County Supervisor Janice Hahn speaks July 10 at the ‘State of the Agency’ address of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority at Union Station. Hahn is replacing Mayor Karen Bass as the chair of the agency’s Board of Directors.
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Black Californians remain top hate crime victims, report says
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Anti-Black bias incidents continue to be the most prevalent in the state, according to the 2023 Hate Crime […]
Assembly committee approves child sex solicitation bill
Stephany Powell, a former Los Angeles Police Department officer and current expert on human trafficking survivors, speaks with the media about a bill that would help lock up individuals who buy sex from trafficked children. On Powell’s right is state Sen. Shannon Grove, who co-authored SB 1414.
Cornel West campaign still seeking traction
Presidential candidate Cornel West and his running mate Melina Abdullah appeared together recently at a get-together with supporters. The West-Abdullah ticket is still trying to qualify for the ballot in California.
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: It’s time to punish those involved in street takeovers
Spectators watch a street takeover in Compton in 2023. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson is calling for a law enforcement task force to respond to the scene of street takeovers in time to impound vehicles and arrest participants.
ON THE MONEY: Distressed sellers boost market for wise investors
In addition to focusing on stocks and real estate, shrewd investors watch the Consumer Confidence Index.
Program targets young adults leaving foster care system
Mayor Karen Bass speaks July 8 about a partnership with Children’s Law Center of California and the RightWay Foundation to assist young adults leaving the foster care system. The program will connect former foster youth with services related to employment, financial education and other areas.
Rev. Lawson remembered as man ‘of more courage than power’
Pallbearers carry the casket of the Rev. James Lawson Jr. out of Holman United Methodist Church July 6 following a memorial service for the late civil rights icon. Lawson died June 9 at the age of 95.
Dead woman’s family demands answers from Sheriff’s Dept.
Anginette Morgan, the mother of Raejonette Morgan, speaks at a candlelight vigil help July 6 at South Park Recreation Area, demanding justice for her daughter, who was shot on the Glenn Anderson Freeway July 2 and died two days later.
‘Venice Soulstice’ to celebrate Black expression
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer VENICE — A year ago, Brennan Lawson, a business owner and community activist in Venice Beach, was visiting the home […]