Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to make it easier to capture floodwater from storms to recharge and store groundwater.
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Celebrating 196 years of the Black Press
This month, the African-American community of these United States celebrates 196 years of the Black Press, historically referred to as “Negro Newspapers”. It was on March 17, 1827, at
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In praise of volunteers
The recent disgraceful derailment of the Norfolk Southern train in Palestine, Ohio, resulted from predatory capitalism on steroids. Railroads, given free land, have exploited the communities that journalist Robert Hennelly describes as
Posted inPractical Politics
The politics of California water amid more water
The rhymes of childhood are well remembered these days, as Los Angeles, and California itself, are experiencing a very watery early springtime. Calling them “atmospheric rivers,” the various weather forecasters seem to be singing from the same hymnbook lately. And yet, it rains still.
Posted inGovernment
More time to file state taxes for some Californians
In addition to tax relief measures that Gov. Gavin Newsom announced in January, California is also extending the state tax filing and payment due dates to
Posted inLocal
Bass endorses Barbara Lee to replace Diane Feinstein
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has cast her support behind Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-12) in the 2024 California Senate race that is attracting several prominent
Posted inGovernment
Enshrining LA as a ‘Sanctuary City’
Last week, Councilmember Curren Price seconded a motion that was introduced by Councilmembers Nithya Raman, Eunisses Hernandez and Hugo Soto-Martinez and was referred to the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration
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Advocates rally at Supreme Court for student debt cancellation
A Feb. 28 rally held on the steps of the Supreme Court of the United States is believed to be the largest-ever event supporting student loan cancellation. The four-hour rally featured more than 30 speakers as diverse as they were dedicated.
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Stilettos on stage
Top-charting talents such as Nicki Minaj, City Girls and Saweetie all took the stage to perform their hit songs at hip-hop’s largest
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Stretch of I-5 named after Tommy Lasorda
Hall of Fame Dodgers great Tommy Lasorda now has his name on a stretch of the I-5 Freeway.
