District Attorney George Gascón, left, and Nathan Hochman sat next to each other during a debate between candidates for Los Angeles County district attorney prior to the March primary. They are locked in a battle for the seat Nov. 5.
Author: Pluria Marshall Jr
Choice of next LAPD chief gets mixed reactions
Mayor Karen Bass introduces Jim McDonnell as the new Los Angeles police chief Oct. 4. McDonnell spent 29 years with the LAPD before becoming chief of the Long Beach Police Department and being elected Los Angeles County sheriff.
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Candidates for district attorney debate on rising crime
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, left, and his opponent in the Nov. 5 election, Nathan Hochman, debated Oct. 8. Gascón highlighted his progressive policies while Hochman touted his ‘hard middle approach’ to crime.
Town hall cites communication as solution to resolving hate
Ancestral trauma expert Deneen Joyner was one of the participants of a virtual town hall meeting Oct. 4 to discuss the best method of resolving issues that lead to hate crimes. Joyner said hate is ingrained in many people who adopt the habits and viewpoints of their parents.
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STREET BEAT: ‘What is giving you hope these days?’
Raishad Hardnett Los Angeles “Community. I feel like a lot more of us after the pandemic are being more intentional about building community. … Ultimately, […]
Billie Jean King to serve as Rose Parade grand marshal
Tennis legend Billie Jean King examines the new statue of her that was unveiled at Cal State Los Angeles Oct. 2. Five days later, it was announced that King would serve as the grand marshal for the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1.
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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Witherspoon Foundation to honor comic George Wallace
Comic legend George Wallace will be honored Oct. 15 at the Catalina Jazz Club at the annual charity fundraiser of the Angela & John Witherspoon Foundation for the Arts. The foundation’s mission is to help artists in their time of need.
State officials urge employers to address racial, gender pay gaps
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — State leaders concerned about the persisting gap between the incomes of Black and white Californians are urging […]
New report says children need more physical activity
Former Laker Derek Fisher was one of the speakers at SoFI Stadium Sept. 27 when the LA84 Foundation released its 2024 California Play Equity Report, a study of statewide play equity and youth participation.
Ed Buck’s lawyers seek interview with lawsuit plaintiff
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Ed Buck’s attorneys want a judge to order a man who survived two overdoses from drugs allegedly supplied by […]