Recently, an educational debate from the late 20th century has reemerged, ironically in the same locale from which it originated. Ebonics, a hybrid of Black English and standard English, has […]
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CA minimum wage will increase to $17.40
As of July 31, California is increasing the minimum wage statewide to $17.40, according to the office of Governor Gavin Newsom. “For years, Donald Trump and Republicans have blocked efforts […]
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SoCal college cancels football season
It’s sad news for SoCal football players as Los Angeles Pierce College announced Tuesday that it has made the “difficult decision” to place its football program on hiatus for the […]
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Trader Joe’s denied dismissal of Black shopper’s worker misconduct claims
A judge has denied a motion by Trader Joe’s attorneys to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a young Black woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted from behind by an […]
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The Last Acting Studio reimagines Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls’
The Last Acting Studio (LAS) will present a theatrical exploration of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking choreopoem, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf, for a […]
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California Capitol news you might have missed
“The Power to See Threats Sooner”: Gov. Newsom, Safety Officials Showcase California’s Investments in Hi-Tech Wildfire Prevention On July 21, Gov. Gavin Newsom held a presentation in Sacramento, alongside state […]
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Additional charges lodged against LA gang leader Eugene Henley Jr.
Accused South Los Angeles gang kingpin Eugene Henley Jr. was newly charged July 29 with soliciting two fellow jail inmates to murder or seriously injure a witness against him in […]
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LA County rents fall
Apartment rents in Los Angeles County fell to their lowest level in nearly four years during the second quarter of 2026. However, many recent college graduates would still need to […]
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Judge denies actor’s bid to depose Tyler Perry
A judge has denied a motion to compel the deposition of Tyler Perry filed by an actor who accuses the filmmaker of sexual assault and battery, given that Perry has […]
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LA County launches program to prepare businesses for LA28
Small businesses, workers and communities will have an opportunity to prepare for economic opportunities tied to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games through a Los Angeles County initiative. The Los […]
