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Business
Black cannabis business owners aren’t seeing any social equity in California
For many Black cannabis business owners in Los Angeles, the dream of economic empowerment has turned into a fight for…
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Business
Black entrepreneurs eye opportunities as Frito-Lay plant shuts down
The closure of Frito-Lay’s Rancho Cucamonga plant last week, a fixture in Southern California for more than half a century,…
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Business
California’s new fast-food minimum wage law could pit workers against employers: The Bottom Line
With California’s recently enacted $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers now in effect, we will soon see who was right…
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Culver City
Los Angeles leaders escalate criticism as National Guard deployment draws protests and lawsuits
A wave of sharp criticism from Los Angeles and California leaders surged Tuesday in response to the ongoing National Guard…
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Business
California ‘reparations’ bills provide limited relief for Black families seeking housing justice: The Bottom Line
Descendants of former slaves would be eligible for housing payouts from the state under a pair of bills approved by…
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Community
L.A. County warns of major service cuts as labor union rejects $5,000 bonus offer
Essential public services, including youth programs, parks and legal aid, could face significant cuts if labor negotiations with SEIU Local…
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Lead Stories
California Assembly approves reparations bills to address housing disparities for descendants of enslaved people
SACRAMENTO—The California State Assembly has approved two bills aimed at addressing historic housing and property disparities experienced by descendants of…
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Business
With all the hype, what’s the truth about crypto?: The Bottom Line
Cryptocurrency giant Bitcoin shattered records last week, surging above $112,000 per coin and capturing attention from Wall Street to Main…
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Lead Stories
L.A. officials clear MacArthur park encampments, promise housing solutions
Los Angeles County officials announced they moved 69 homeless individuals from encampments around MacArthur Park into interim housing on May…
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Business
Warning: The sales spikes are real, but economic winds can shift quickly
For many business owners in Los Angeles, the last few months have likely been a welcome relief. Retail sales…
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