Last week, The City of Los Angeles asked a judge for more time to respond in court to a lawsuit filed by Former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley, […]
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LA mayoral debate for Wednesday canceled after Bass withdraws
A Los Angeles mayoral candidate forum scheduled for broadcast Wednesday on Fox11 was officially canceled on May 14 after two of the five participants decided to withdraw from the event. […]
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Inglewood native serves aboard one of the world’s largest warships
Petty Officer 1st Class Alyssa Blake, a native of Inglewood, California, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Carl Vinson, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operating out of San Diego, […]
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LA County launches CalFresh Awareness Campaign
Los Angeles County officials launched a month-long outreach campaign on May 1 to raise awareness about CalFresh benefits and upcoming federal policy changes that could affect eligibility and participation in […]
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CA gubernatorial forum
As the governor’s election enters the final stretch, candidates are leaving California residents with lasting impressions to secure votes. The California Black Power Network (CBPN) hosted a gubernatorial forum to […]
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BEAM creates space for healing community
The disparity Black people have experienced in relation to the medical industry has left a lot to be desired, and the mistreatment has led many to be dissuaded from trusting […]
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Don’t dismantle what protects our communities
In communities across California, conversations around public safety are becomingincreasingly polarized. At the center of many of these debates is the role of technology,particularly tools like license plate reader (LPR) […]
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The Bonta Giveaway: How new gaming rules are selling out Black neighborhoods
For decades, cardrooms have been more than just places to play cards. In Black communities across California — from Compton and Gardena to Inglewood and Carson — they have been […]
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Karen Bass is offsetting job losses with a new budget
After it was announced that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is laying off over 300 employees due to budget cuts, many workers are reaching out to Mayor Karen […]
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Mayoral fundraising: Reality tv star Pratt leads, Raman, Bass follows
According to reports from the city’s Ethics Commission, as of April 24 former reality tv star Spencer Pratt is leading in fundraising efforts for his Mayoral campaign against his competitors. […]