Special to Our WeeklyThe recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump shocked the nation as it was the latest of many incidents involving gun violence reported by the media.The […]
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Carson mayor to leave for Paris
Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes is scheduled to travel to Paris on Aug. 7 on a mission to help to strengthen relationships, explore opportunities, and secure lasting benefits for our vibrant […]
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County launches additional resources to combat hate
nCelebrities, athletes join forcesBy City News ServiceA Los Angeles County anti-hate program has announced a collaborative effort composed of celebrities — including actress Alyssa Milano, former Clippers star Paul George […]
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Alma Powell dies at age 86
Alma Johnson Powell, the wife of the late Secretary of State Colin Powell, has died. She was 86.Her July 28 death in Alexandria, Va. was confirmed by the former diplomat’s […]
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New plan to combat EBT card fraud
The Board of Supervisors this week asked its Department of Public Social Services to prepare a report detailing its preparation for the state implementation of Electronic Benefits Transferchip/tap cards, including […]
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Ready to Rise works to aid formerly incarcerated
The California Community Foundation (CCF), Liberty Hill Foundation, and the LosAngeles County Probation Department announced this week the launch of the next round of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Ready […]
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Man makes appearance in murder of infant son
nOrdered to remain jailedBy City News ServiceA man whose 3-week-old baby went missing from a Palmdale home in early May made his first appearance this week in a Southland courtroom […]
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Board okays gender-based violence study group
Continuing its efforts to combat gender-based violence, the Board of Supervisors voted this week to formalize the establishment of a Gender-Based Violence Work Group for policy development, coordination, and implementation […]
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LA84 Foundation is honored by Bass, Hutt
The intersection outside the headquarters of the LA84 Foundation in South Los Angeles was dedicated in its honor on July 14 in connection with the 40th anniversary of its founding.Mayor […]
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Youngest Black pilot takes flight
Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old pilot, is the youngest and first African-American pilot in North Carolina. Garner received his private pilot’s license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport. He was honored earlier […]