As more and more information surrounding the Eaton Fire that ravaged the Altadena Black community comes to light, more questions start to arise. On Tuesday, county officials released a report […]
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Medicare Part D ends this year
The Trump administration is rolling back more health benefits for citizens as they plan to terminate Medicare Part D – the government health insurance program’s prescription drug benefit used by […]
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Ebonics déjà vu
Recently, an educational debate from the late 20th century has reemerged, ironically in the same locale from which it originated. Ebonics, a hybrid of Black English and standard English, has […]
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Appellate panel upholds Mark Ridley-Thomas convictions
A federal appellate panel in Pasadena has upheld former Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas’ fraud and bribery convictions, according to court papers obtained on August 4. Ridley-Thomas was convicted […]
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CA minimum wage will increase to $17.40
As of July 31, California is increasing the minimum wage statewide to $17.40, according to the office of Governor Gavin Newsom. “For years, Donald Trump and Republicans have blocked efforts […]
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California Lawmakers and Advocates Push Voter Protection
With less than three months until the general election, Darius Kemp, executive director of California Common Cause, says California must protect both election security and voter access for the state’s […]
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Destination Crenshaw Project delays cause great concern
South L.A. residents and leaders ask questions
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LA man to plead guilty to stealing personal info of fellow prison inmates
Mail fraud to obtain over $200,000
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Lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s latest bid to drain Mojave Desert
On July 28 environmental organizations sued the Trump administration today for approving a private company’s plan to resurrect a defunct oil and gas pipeline to transport and sell groundwater out […]
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Trader Joe’s denied dismissal of Black shopper’s worker misconduct claims
A judge has denied a motion by Trader Joe’s attorneys to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a young Black woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted from behind by an […]
