Wesson’s chief succumbs
OW Staff
Feb 25 2010

Charmette Bonpua, chief of staff to Los Angeles City Councilman Herb Wesson succumbs.

Charmette Bonpua, chief of staff to Los Angeles City Councilman Herb Wesson, (10th District) died in Las Vegas recently, after suffering an aneurysm on a family trip.
Wesson remembered Bonpua, 44 as a trusted aide and skilled government insider, who worked to inspire youth to pursue public service.
The councilman and his staff were in shock over the death of Bonpua, who was not thought to have had any serious health problems, said Edward Johnson, Wesson’s assistant chief deputy.

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Ballard Mountain
C. Alexander Haywood   |   OW Staff Writer
Feb 25 2010

Justice reaches new heights, “Negrohead Mountain” officially renamed “Ballard Mountain”

A peak formerly known as “Negrohead Mountain” was recently officially renamed “Ballard Mountain,” for John Ballard, a former slave from Kentucky who lived nearby.
“I’m pleased to see the right thing done by the powers that be,” said Ballard’s great-grandson, Reggie Ballard. “Our family is overwhelmed with excitement,” he added.

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Biker’s paradise
C. Alexander Haywood   |   OW Staff Writer
Feb 25 2010

L.A. County holds hearings on new bicycle paths

The Los Angeles County Public Works Department is currently developing a new countywide Bicycle Master Plan.
The effort will expand and connect the county network of bikeways; improve existing county maintained bicycle facilities; develop and adopt a prioritized list of proposed new bikeway and bicycle projects; and encourage additional bikeway usage.
However, before final decisions are made, the Public Works Department is holding a string of community workshops continuing through February and March to gather input from current and potential bikeway users.

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MJ’s doctor
OW Staff
Feb 18 2010

Conrad Murray set for April 5 court date

Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician who has been under investigation for his treatment of pop singer Michael Jackson, has now been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in the case, and returns April 5 for a hearing at the Los Angeles Airport court.
At that time, Dr. Murray’s case is expected to be transferred to the downtown Los Angeles court on West Temple Street to the long-cause court. Unless special permission is granted, the cardiologist must be at every court session.

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Motivated Men of Dorsey to hold ‘Afternoon of Excellence’
Juliana D. Norwood  |   OW Staff Writer
May 9 2013

Working to get others involved in educating young Black men

The Motivated Men of Dorsey High School is a nonprofit organization committed to community collaboration and social responsibility through its efforts to prepare the young men at Dorsey High School to be effective communicators, critical thinkers and life-long learners. As a collaborative of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and community members, the organization’s objective is to foster positive relationships with the young men in an effort to close the achievement gap, increase test scores, and lead them to a successful high school experience.

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