Criminal charges were expected to be filed today against a woman accused of slamming her SUV into a Metro bus in Chatsworth, killing two people and injuring six others — […]
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Windsor Hills crash: Trial for Slauson Six begins
As the trial has begun, it’s been four years since the fatal Windsor Hills crash that claimed six lives, and now the families involved will learn the fate of Nicole […]
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31st Central Ave Jazz Festival returns
The Central Avenue Jazz Festival makes its return this Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is located along Central Avenue between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Vernon Avenue. The festival is […]
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California’s education system is failing Black children
By Steve Hilton Two out of every three Black students in California are not meeting the state’s English standards. In 2025, only 33 percent did, compared with 50 percent of […]
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Steve Hilton wants to abolish the DMV, Becerra dodges press opportunities
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has been highly visible, making multiple press rounds and focusing on clear messaging for his campaign, despite public criticism, ahead of the November 3rd election. […]
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From pain to possibility: Gene therapy gives sickle cell patients new hope
With September being National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved sickle cell disease gene therapy is giving hope of a cure to patients […]
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Nithya Raman announces new endorsement
City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, who is challenging Mayor Karen Bass in the Nov. 3 election, was endorsed on Sept. 10 by former City Controller Laura Chick. Raman also announced the […]
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Longtime BWOPA Member Brendalyn Goodall makes major move
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) member Brendalynn Goodall to the California Workforce Development Board. Goodall, an Oakland resident with decades of experience […]
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What Meta’s $17B social media addiction settlement means for California teens
By Vani Sanganeria EdSource Meta’s landmark settlement agreement with California and 46 other states could bring significant changes to how young people interact with its social platforms and help fund […]
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Crime in California hits record lows
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force are celebrating after announcing last week that the state has seen a historic decrease in crime and has intercepted […]
