Recognizing the significant economic impact that Black-owned businesses contribute to California’s economy, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D – Inglewood) was joined by the California Legislative Black Caucus and the California Black […]
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‘Inside Safe’ program places more homeless in shelters
A city program aiming to provide housing to those living in encampments in Los Angeles is launching in South Los Angeles and continuing on the Westside, Mayor Karen Bass announced […]
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Costco could open store in South LA
A real estate company proposed to give the South Los Angeles area its first-ever Costco with a unique addition: 800 apartment units built on top of it. Thrive Living; wants […]
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Special City Hall honor for veteran local leader
Former City Council President Herb Wesson is set to be immortalized at City Hall, with council members proposing a resolution that would name the stairs entering the south side of […]
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SLAC Hospitality secures deal with Natural History Museum
Los Angeles small businesses have been adamant about wanting a bigger piece of the pie — expanding their businesses to reach new customers at different locations. Some business owners do […]
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Surge in overdose deaths fueled by fentanyl
The TV advertisements featuring actor Danny Trejo have a serious topic, “Bad meds kill real people.” The spot is designed to target vulnerable patients, including minority and homeless communities which […]
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The politics of practical Black history
During Black History Month 2023, it might be a very good idea to participate in living reminders of that ongoing history. While many of us can simply look outside to […]
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Florence-Firestone region receives transportation grant
Two projects in Los Angeles have received part of an $800 million grant award through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced this […]
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LA urban garden—MudTown Farms
PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California’s flagship PBS stations, announced the broadcast premier of “10 DAYS IN WATTS” from actor and Emmy® -nominated filmmaker Raphael Sbarge (“Once Upon a Time,” […]
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Police Commission, Mayor Bass reappoint Chief Michael Moore
The Los Angeles Police Commission has reappointed Chief Michel R. Moore as Chief of Police. Mayor Karen Bass expressed to the Commission her support for his reappointment in the letter […]
