Inglewood elections
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.

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Man killed over iPod theft
Shirley Hawkins
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.

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From downtown to the sea
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.

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Sean Levert, 39, mourned
OW Staff
Apr 3 2009

R&B artist, son of Eddie, brother of Gerald

Sean Levert, 39, one of the three members of the R&B trio LeVert, died late Sunday night at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

Levert fell ill while serving a prison sentence for non-payment of approximately $89,000 in child support. At the time of his illness, he was being held at the Cuyahoga County Jail, while waiting to be transported to state prison to begin serving a 22 month sentence.

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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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