On January 31, 2024, the law firm of Miller Barondess LLP filed a friend of the court brief in support of Dr. Mark Ridley-Thomas’s appeal to the US Court of […]
Tag: La Local News
Posted inBusiness, Local
Local restaurant recognized
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 […]
Posted inLocal
‘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 […]
Posted inLocal
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 […]
Posted inLocal
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 […]
Posted inEntertainment
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 […]
Posted inCovers
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 […]
Posted inPractical Politics
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 […]
Posted inLocal
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,” […]
