The city of Palmdale and the Housing Rights Center will host a free walk-in housing rights clinic on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 1-4 p.m. at Palmdale City Hall, 38250 Sierra Highway. Housing rights clinics are held on the third Thursday of every month in Palmdale and provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions and receive answers about fair housing, rent increases, repairs and more.
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Bicyclist hit by truck dies at scene
A bicyclist was hit by a truck Wednesday in Santa Clarita and died at the scene. The man, estimated to be between 38 and 45 years of age, was struck shortly before 8 a.m. near Magic Mountain Parkway and Railroad Avenue, coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter said. The victim’s name was being withheld pending notification of his family.
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Metro summit targeted small firms
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) held its first-ever Small Business Opportunity Summit Monday at the California African American Museum (CAAM) and about 300 people turned out for the event, which was designed to help entrepreneurs connect with agency executives responsible for contracting and procurement as well the contractor selected to construct the Crenshaw/LAX light rail.
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Release surveillance images
Surveillance images and other materials that could shed light on the January death of a Georgia teen found inside a rolled up high school gym mat must be released to the boy’s parents, a Lowndes County judge ruled Wednesday.
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Trapped and dying, David Welch pens love letters for family
David Welch hopped into his maroon Pontiac van last month and drove for hours. Without expressing where he was going, he kept on driving, police say.
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Too far? blackface Trayvon costume stuns the Internet
A pair of Florida men and their female friend are experiencing a backlash over their controversial Halloween costumes after a picture of them went viral online over the weekend.
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New York attorney general investigating racial profiling claims at Macy’s, Barney’s New York
The New York state attorney general is investigating Macy’s Inc. and Barneys New York Inc. after multiple allegations of racial profiling in which Black customers say the New York City department stores targeted them because of their race.
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After car is towed, man steals it back
Jermel Pierre Johnson was spotted drinking while driving about 10 p.m. Saturday in Farmington. Officer Matthew Keepin stopped Johnson, 32, of Waterbury, and ended up charging him with drunken driving, drinking while driving, and possession.
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Teenager charged with killing beloved Massachusetts teacher
A young, beloved teacher found killed in the woods. A 14-year-old student in custody, charged with her murder.
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Jazz vocalist Gloria Lynne dies at 83
Jazz vocalist Gloria Lynne, whose career included dozens of albums and whose signature song was “I Wish You Love,” has died, her son said.
