The surge in COVID-19 cases attributed to the more easily transmitted Omicron variant seen nationwide is reflected locally, as Antelope Valley Hospital has once again seen the number of patients […]
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Suspected gang members accost group of students
A group of Newhall-based suspected gang members are alleged to have fought with and pulled a gun on a group of college students late Jan. 14 in Canyon Country. The […]
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Cannabis community forum tomorrow
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Sheriff Alex Villanueva will speak at a community forum tomorrow on illegal marijuana grows in the Antelope Valley. The forum will take place […]
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Lancaster, Palmdale combine to expand community testing
The cities of Lancaster and Palmdale and Garrison Family Medical Group have partnered to provide free COVID-19 testing to Palmdale residents in the parking lot at Lancaster Municipal Stadium. The […]
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More people hospitalized as health workers dwindle
With the Omicron variant continuing to spread at a rapid pace, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health data shows more residents are requiring treatment for severe illness in the […]
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Poet Maya Angelou featured on United States quarter
For the first time in American history, people will be able to hold a piece of U.S. currency with the image of a Black woman—poet Maya Angelou—later this month. According […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health
Black population contracting virus at alarmingly high rate
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently reported 12,112 new COVID-19 cases among African-Americans over the previous week (up by 2,214). In Los Angeles County the total number […]
Posted inGovernment, Government/Politics
Kamlager statement on budget proposal
On Jan. 10, Gov. Newsom announced his 2022-23 Budget Proposal, with notable investments into health care, housing, and the climate crisis. “I am thrilled to see Governor Newsom prioritize economic […]
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Dr. Cheryl Grills appointed to National Reparations Commission
Dr. Ron Daniels, convener of the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC), recently announced that Dr. Cheryl Grills, Professor of Psychology at Loyola Marymount University, former national president of The […]
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Kolor Society hosts KolorCon for millennials and Gen X generation
Over 100 of South LA’s millennials and Gen XRs will come together on Saturday, Feb. 5 for a day of panels, breakouts, and dialogue around the theme “Better in Kolor.” […]
