Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed, several new laws to enhance protections for survivors of domestic violence and bolster the..
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Charles R. Drew University receives $50 million for new degree program
A special event was held on the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) campus Monday to commemorate the recent $50 million allocation from the State of California to…
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Hip Hop performances at Super Bowl
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will perform for the first time on stage together at…
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California first state to require ethnic studies for high school graduation
California has become the first state to make ethnic studies a required class for high school graduation to help students understand the past and present struggles and contributions of..
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National Congress of Black Women elect Lynn Dymally as chair
The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) has elected Lynn Dymally, daughter of the late Rep. Mervyn Dymally..
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Test your smoke alarms during fire safety week
During Fire Prevention Week , the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region urges you to test your smoke alarms before the threat of home fires increases with cold weather. The […]
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Despite pandemic, most will plan to celebrate Halloween
Despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, three-quarters of Americans plan to celebrate Halloween..
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Inmates receive diplomas via ‘Second Chance’ program
Twenty-five incarcerated students at the California state prison in Lancaster received bachelor of arts..
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Parents of slain firefighter file claim
The parents of a Los Angeles County Fire Department engineer who was slain in June by a colleague at the Agua Dulce station house filed court papers this week against..
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Vaccination verification effort
As of Oct. 7, proof of full vaccination or a negative test result is required to enter outdoor mega events, and proof of..
