The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has announced that the majority of its 2021-2022 winter shelter portfolio has begun operations throughout Los Angeles County. The Winter Shelter Program consists […]
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‘Operation Pull-Up’ – Drive thru Christmas giveaway for military families
In Police Community Center parking lot PFC Adrienne L. Mitchell All- American VFW Post 2122 has announced the Christmas Tree Giveaway for 100 veterans and their families upon proof of […]
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Annual Root 100: Most influential African Americans of 2021
Vaccine developer tops list The Root, one of the largest sites covering Black news, announced the selection of its 12th-annual Root 100 List, featuring one hundred of the most influential […]
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Waters applauds Biden’s appointment of new US Postal Service board chair
Looks forward to improvement in services Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-43) joined postal advocates, USPS employees, and supporters of the Postal Service in thanking President Biden for his nomination of two […]
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Metro is making service changes
Realignment of some bus routes Starting Sunday, Dec. 19, Metro is rolling out service changes in order to bring riders a better bus experience. Routes are being realigned for easier […]
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Final days for ‘Parks After Dark’
Children will receive stockings filled with toys and games while supplies last L.A. County Parks’ popular After Dark events conclude annual Winter Wonderland experiences at area parks tomorrow and Saturday, […]
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Not too late to get a flu shot to strengthen immune system
African-Americans especially vulnerable With COVID-19 and the Omicron variant’s global threat to public health dominating the news, it’s easy to forget the importance of getting the flu shot to protect […]
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Tupac Shakur museum will open in January
An ‘immersive’ experience Los Angeles will be home in January to a limited-run “immersive” museum exploring the life, music and legacy of the late rapper Tupac Shakur. “Tupac Shakur. Wake […]
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‘Magical BLVD Christmas’ in Downtown Lancaster
Fun starts tomorrow at 5 p.m. Carolers, dazzling light displays, and sledding in real snow are just a few of the highlights of “A Magical BLVD Christmas,” a free family […]
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Palmdale Library holiday party
Free event to feature treats and music The Palmdale City Library, 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host its annual holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. […]
