OK, residents did their part and voted — whether by mail, by vote box, or in person — during Tuesday’s midterm elections. Now, for many races, it’s waiting time before […]
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Inglewood Police Dept. awarded grant
The Inglewood Police Department recently received a grant which will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and […]
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Save California’s children with yes vote on Proposition 31
Next week, you have a chance to save lives by voting YES on Proposition 31. By voting YES, you are voting YES for life, YES for health and you are […]
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City Council questions controller Ron Galperin’s illegal suspension of Mark Ridley-Thomas’ salary and benefits
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council unanimously adopted a motion by Councilmembers Curren Price and Marqueece Harris-Dawson during the Council’s Friday, October 28 meeting requiring the City Attorney to issue […]
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Midterm elections days away
By now, all registered voters have received their ballots for the Nov. 8 election directly in mailboxes. CalMatters.org reports that next month, the number of female lawmakers could rise above […]
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National Civil Rights Leaders Weigh in on Ridley-Thomas, LA City Dispute
Leaders of five national civil rights organizations including the National Urban League, National Action Network, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and the NAACP called upon the City of Los […]
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Gabrielle Bullock’s vision for Destination Crenshaw
South L.A. is where the Black culture shows its creativity and talents. Natives and transplants understand the potential the region has as they move to make it a more prosperous […]
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Nury Martinez resigns from City Council following release of meeting tape
Councilwoman Nury Martinez (Sixth District) resigned this week as president of the Los Angeles City Council following the revelation of racist remarks she made during a recorded conversation last year. […]
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Greenlining Institute increases its support for minority communities
The Greenlining Institute (GI) is helping to even the playing field for homeownership and pay equity while fighting against gentrification in South los Angeles and other underserved communities. South L.A. […]