The Los Angeles Community Coalition this week hosted Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan. In town to visit the new Metro Westlake/MacArthur Park subway station, he declared that “… it takes a village to build a village.”
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Parking of cars for sale along streets banned
Los Angeles County has banned the parking of cars for sale along more streets in unincorporated communities.
Posted inEducation
Golf tournament helps scholarship fund
The Pearl Foundation, an affiliate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Alpha Omega Chapter, which has been dedicated to providing scholarships to college-bound students since 1992, will hold its annual charity golf tournament Aug. 12 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Navy Destroyer Golf Course in Cypress, Calif.
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President Obama delays healthcare provision
President Barack Obama has issued a mandate to delay for one year the implementation of the business portion of the Affordable Care Act.
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10th United in Peace Day held at Magic Johnson Park
Hundreds of people turned out for the 10th annual United in Peace Day Sunday at Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park in Watts.
Posted inHealth
Breast cancer survivors to be honored at inaugural 5K walk
The American Cancer Society’s inaugural Antelope Valley Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Palmdale Amphitheatre/Marie Kerr Park, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale.
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Palmdale to appeal Voting Rights Act decision
The city of Palmdale will appeal the recent decision granted to the plaintiffs in the California Voting Rights Lawsuit brought forth by John (Juan) Jauregui.
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Family movie nights return to Palmdale Amphitheater
This year marks the return of the popular “Family Movie Nights” to the Palmdale Amphitheater.
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Lancaster to host recycling event
In order to commemorate the success of Lancaster’s 24-Hour Recycling Center which significantly reduces illegal dumping throughout the Antelope Valley, and to raise awareness about recycling, the city is hosting a free e-waste and used oil, cooking oil, and antifreeze recycling event on Aug. 3-4.
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Housing rights clinic set for August
A free walk-in housing rights clinic will be held Aug. 13, from 1-4 p.m. in the Palmdale City Hall, 38250 Sierra Highway.
