Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County man who spent nearly three decades in prison for kidnapping, sexual assault and robbery convictions […]
Author: Pluria Marshall Jr
Lynwood students get free books courtesy of Honda
Greeted by helpful Honda people, students at Lugo Elementary School in Lynwood ranging from transitional kindergarten to sixth grade were given books Sept. 13. Each student was allowed to personalize their books.
Judge dismisses former sheriff’s suit against county
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A federal judge has tossed former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s lawsuit against the county over his placement […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Sheriff seeks to end department’s persistent gang problem
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has announced he plans to eliminate all deputy gangs within his department. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that he will be watching closely to see if Luna keeps his work and rids the department of racist hate gang members who masquerade as sheriff’s deputies.
Clerical group condemns Trump’s claims about Haitians
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A coalition of clergy has denounced the anti-immigrant rhetoric of former President Donald Trump and is urging Southland residents […]
Watts annual cultural celebrations set for this weekend
The La Bamba Collective performs at the Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival in 2022. This year’s event will be held Sept. 28 at the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
Photo by Lorenzo Gomez
Black actor plays key role in LA Opera’s ‘Madame Butterfly’
Bass-baritone Michael Sumuel sings the role of Sharpless in ‘Madame Butterfly’ at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion through Oct. 13.
THE Q&A: HollyRod Foundation to host 2024 DesignCare Gala
Actress Holly Robinson Peete is cohosting the 2024 DesignCare Gala with her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, Sept. 28. The gala raises funds for the HollyRod Foundation, which raises funds to fight Parkinson’s Disease and autism.
Unions accuse county officials of unfair practices
Members of Service Employees International Union Local 721 employed by Los Angeles County demonstrate outside the county Hall of Administration Sept. 24 prior to a Board of Supervisors meeting. The union has threatened to on strike while accusing county officials of unfair labor practices.
Harris-Dawson takes over as City Council president
Councilman Paul Krekorian prepares to hand the gavel to Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson Sept. 20 as Harris-Dawson took over as City Council president. Krekorian is leaving the council in December due to term limits.