Paramount Global Byron Allen–owner of Allen Media Group, which includes The Weather Channel–has submitted a bid of $30 billion to Paramount Global in an effort to completely purchase the company. […]
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Compton Courthouse closed through Friday
Maintenace issue The Compton Courthouse is expected to remain closed through at least Friday due to a weekend pipe burst that flooded many areas of the facility for the second […]
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Ingrid Merriwether receives the Paul Williams Lifetime Achievement Award
Ingrid Merriwether, at the podium, the CEO of Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services (MWIS), received the Paul Williams Lifetime Achievement Award from the Airport Minority Advisory Council – Los Angeles […]
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County occupational therapists helping homeless stay housed
More persons slipping back onto the streets By Molly Castle Work | California Healthline Carla Brown waits on an air mattress, eager for her occupational therapist to arrive at her […]
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George Clinton receives a star on Hollywood Blvd.
Legendary master of funk music A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been unveiled honoring George Clinton, the mastermind of the Parliament-Funkadelic collective for his contributions to funk […]
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Sims Library of Poetry teaches value of literature
In South Los Angeles One of South LA’s hidden gems, Sims Library of Poetry, 2702 W. Florence Ave., serves as a community space for literature and poetry lovers alike is […]
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Grant may help to improve Black infant health outcomes
Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles grant The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles has announced it has awarded a total of $1.1 million to seven local nonprofits seeking to […]
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Compton resource fair a success
‘New Year, New Me’ Compton Councilmember Andre Spicer hosted on Jan. 23 a transformative community event, the “New Year, New Me” Expungement and Resource Fair, at the Dollarhide Community Center. […]
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Jazz singer Marlena Shaw passes away at age 84
Best known for ‘California Soul’ Marlena Shaw, best known for her 1969 hit “California Soul,” died on Jan. 19 at the age of 84. Shaw’s daughter, Marla Bradshaw, announced the […]
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My Health LA closes its doors
No-cost healthcare program As the new year began, low-income residents were hit with shocking news as they learned My Health LA is closing on Jan. 31. My Health LA is […]