With the Omicron variant continuing to spread at a rapid pace, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health data shows more residents are requiring treatment for severe illness in the […]
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Jackson Agency and founder of ‘Voices of Color’ unite to create representation
The Jackson Agency (TJA) is announcing the launch of their Voice Over (VO) division to bring more opportunities to artists of color, who are still being overlooked, despite a nationwide […]
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Caravan held on King Day
Although the Kingdom Day parade was canceled for a second year due to the pandemic, a coalition of community organizations came together for a “Caravan for Social Justice” Monday, and […]
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Karen Bass compares Los Angeles homeless crisis to earthquake disaster
Rep. Karen Bass (D-37), a candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles, hosted a press conference last Friday at the old St. Vincent Medical Center, which has been closed for nearly […]
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Mike Gipson demands probe into bomb threat at local HBCU
Following a racist bomb threat Jan. 11 that disrupted operations and terrified students, faculty and staff at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Government, Health, Local, Local Politics
Governor proposes $2.7 billion for COVID response; activates National Guard
On Jan. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is proposing a $2.7 billion investment to boost the state’s COVID-19 response efforts. The request is included in the state budget Gov. […]
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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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Are fast food workers at high risk for contracting COVID?
Fast food workers are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 in addition to facing difficult work conditions during the pandemic, a new UCLA Labor Center study published this month reveals. […]
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Barger calls for crackdown on fraudulent testing sites
This week, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger called for several County departments, including the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Health […]
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Redistricting monitors say their efforts helped protect the Black vote
An advocacy group that fights for fair political representation of African-Americans in California says it is pleased with the results of the state’s recent redistricting process. Last year, the California […]