Apr 9 2009

$1 billion structure planned

Los Angeles, CA -- Once a fixture in downtown Los Angeles, the Wilshire Grand hotel and adjoining offices will be demolished to make room for a $1 billion hotel, office and retail complex planned by one of South Korea’s largest business conglomerates.

Yang Ho Cho, chairman of Korean Air–the flagship company for Hanjin Group, is developing the 1.8 million square foot area located at Figueroa Street and Wilshire Boulevard.

Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
Apr 9 2009

Most races headed into run-offs

 Inglewood, CA -- Inglewood voters have spoken, and the only candidate who is not required to participate in a run-off on June 9 is Second District Councilwoman Judy Dunlap, who was elected to serve another four-year term with 53.9% of votes cast.

The results are unofficial with 100% of precincts counted and only the provisional and mail-in ballots remaining to be counted.

Apr 9 2009

Police search for suspects

Long Beach, CA -- Long Beach police are seeking the public’s help in locating the killers of Garrett Norris, a 27-year-old man who died while reportedly trying to stop thieves from stealing his iPod.

Norris was playing basketball at Orizaba Park at Temple Avenue and Spaulding Street when he observed his personal items being taken by two unknown males. Norris chased the two males into an alley when one of the men shot him in the torso.

Norris later died in a local hospital.

Gregg Reese  |   OW Staff Writer
Apr 3 2009

Perry gives a light rail update

As the population of Los Angeles continues to flourish at an accelerated rate, the need for adequate transportation will remain a hot topic.

Councilmember Jan Perry (CD-9), the featured speaker for the Urban Issues Breakfast Forum, addressed the need for a viable public transit system.

Honor Roll

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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