As the media and the nation rightly focuses on the nominating process of jurist Ketanji Brown Jackson to the highest court in the land, the illness of sitting Supreme Court […]
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Padilla optimistic about Jackson’s Senate approval
California’s junior U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla says he is as excited as he is honored to be serving on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. He and his colleagues are […]
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Millions of Californians are ‘gray area drinkers,’ study finds
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and many are considering a pint of beer to celebrate. Additionally, many people tend to find any excuse to drink on any day during the week […]
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In a bind? Legal representation for those in need
“Talk is cheap until you hire a lawyer.” —Attributed to PT Barnum, founder of Barnum & Bailey Circus and promoter of celebrated hoaxes and human curiosities. Let’s begin by assuming […]
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Ballot measure proposes more homeless funding
Later this year, Los Angeles voters will have an opportunity to bolster funding to address the homeless crisis—provided a ballot measure is approved in November. Paperwork has been filed by […]
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MLK ‘dream’ remains an achievable target
My loyal audience will testify that from time to time, I have sit-downs and one-on-ones with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is from this sacred desk that […]
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New effort to proclaim Dec.1 Rosa Parks Day
Lawmakers seek federal holiday Sixty-six years ago this week, Rosa Parks made history by refusing to relinquish her seat to a White man on a city bus. She was arrested […]
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GivingTuesday set to raise funds for local nonprofits
Organizations also appreciate time and talent donations Nov. 30 marks the 10th anniversary of Giving Tuesday, after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, when people are encouraged to […]
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Voting rights advocates call for filibuster reform
GOP stubbornly blocks voting rights On a day when Republicans in the U.S. Senate again used filibuster rules to stop voting rights legislation, civil rights leaders said it’s time to […]
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Dave Chappelle and the Netflix walkout
Attack on the trans community sparks controversy Comedian Dave Chappelle recently found himself in hot water, due to his new-stand-up special that aired on Netflix. In his comedy special “The […]
