A former Wells Fargo banker and his brother are facing federal charges in Los Angeles alleging they fraudulently obtained nearly $2.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds and small business loans […]
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Port of LA to Boost Trade Connections with California’s Central Valley
The Port of Los Angeles has signed an agreement with the city of Shafter and The Wonderful Company to boost two-way trade connections between Southern and Central California, it was […]
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Carson unveils upgraded emergency operations center
An upgraded Emergency Operations Center designed to support multi-agency response during disasters and major events was unveiled today in Carson. The center, located at 701 E. Carson Street, features backup […]
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LA County reaches tentative deal on wages, benefits with union workers
Los Angeles County and the union representing thousands of county workers have reached a tentative contract agreement on salary and benefits, potentially ending a standoff that prompted a two-day strike […]
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Mayor Karen Bass says Port of LA ‘Open for Business’
Amid uncertainty caused by federal trade policies, Mayor Karen Bass today convened a roundtable meeting with leaders in the goods movement industry to hear from them about the impacts caused […]
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Inflation-friendly food swaps to keep your grocery budget in check
Grocery prices have soared in recent years, from supply chain disruptions during the pandemic to avian flu outbreaks impacting egg prices today. From 2020 to 2024, food prices jumped nearly […]
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Trump executive orders under cut Black Business gains
Black Press USA Senior National CorrespondentBlack-owned businesses have experienced historic growth in recent years, but that progress is now under threat. A sharp decline in small business optimism, coupled with […]
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The Black economy
“We are in the midst of a storm,” according to Allan Boomer, Chief Investment Advisor for Momentum Advisors, who discusses Black Americans wallets amid this downward economic spiral created by […]
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Trump slaps highest tariff yet on small African nation
President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on dozens of nations, including a record-setting 50 percent reciprocal tariff on the tiny southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho — the […]
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Last day to apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
Los Angeles County residents who were impacted by January’s wildfires have until 8:59 p.m. today to apply for federal disaster assistance. County officials issued a reminder that Monday is the […]
