Notes her skill for building legislative relationships During a webinar press conference last week, local Congressman Adam Schiff endorsed Congressmember Karen Bass to serve as the next mayor of Los […]
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Veteran journalist Betty Pleasant dies
Left mark among Black reporters Veteran southland journalist Betty Pleasant died Nov. 30 following a long illness, a family member confirmed. Pleasant, 79, died at Miracle Assisted Living Facility in […]
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Circuit court upholds state ban on high-capacity guns
Overturns controversial ruling A panel of 9th Circuit Judges on Tuesday upheld California’s ban on high-capacity magazines, saying the state restrictions on magazines that can hold more than ten rounds […]
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Gascon announces youth diversion program
An opportunity for a new direction Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has launched a victim-centered, pre-filing diversion program for youth. “This program will help repair the immense harm […]
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Council District 10 and the city announce RFP for development of Marlton Square
To provide living wage jobs for Crenshaw community The Office of Council District 10 in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles’ Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) have announced […]
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Community leader murdered
Jacqueline Avant of Neighbors of Watts Jacqueline Avant, the 81-year-old wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, was shot to death early Wednesday morning in a home invasion robbery in […]
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Covered California health plans available
Sign up by Dec. 31 for New Year gift of health There is no better gift that people can have than good health, which is especially important during this age […]
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Property owners can benefit in new county lease agreement
Emergency Housing Voucher holders The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is offering $2,500 to eligible property owners who partner with the County and rent their available units to Emergency […]
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LA Pride parade will return in June 2022
Canceled past two years After two years without an LA Pride parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers have announced that it is planning a 2022 parade, along with […]
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Three are hospitalized after fentanyl exposure
Police officer included A Los Angeles police officer, a “parole compliance officer,” and another person were taken to a hospital this week after possibly being exposed to fentanyl, authorities said. […]