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Compton
Thomas out as Compton city manager; Groomes replaces him
By Emilie St. John Contribuitng Writer COMPTON — The City Council fired City Manager Thomas Thomas during the July 11…
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Community
Attorney Carl Douglas joins MWD Board of Directors
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors has announced the recent…
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Entertainment
THE Q&A: Actors to pay tribute to jazz icons at Ford Theatre
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — Actor Keith David is known for his booming voice and his resolute presence.…
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Entertainment
Short film pays homage to South L.A. ‘street soldiers’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When Director Nikki Hevesy heard the true story about a selfless act…
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Community
Accused councilman makes first court appearance
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Curren Price is scheduled to make his next court appearance Aug. 28…
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Hollywood
Black execs leaving film industry concerns legislators
By Antonio Ray Harvey| Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A group of state legislators have expressed their concerns about the recent…
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Entertainment
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Walt Disney Concert Hall to celebrate 20 years
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Award-winning R&B singer H.E.R., Los Angeles Philharmonic Creative Chair for Jazz Herbie Hancock, dancer and choreographer Lucinda…
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Features
SPORTS DIGEST: All Dave Roberts does for Dodgers is win ball games
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer As manager of the Dodgers, Dave Roberts gets more than his share of criticism. It…
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Book Corner
BOOK CORNER: From Jim Crow era to doctor, author describes his journey
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Are You a N*****r or a Doctor?” is a new memoir by Dr. Otto Stallworth…
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Features
This Week in Black History
July 23, 1967 The Detroit Race Riot began after police raided an unlicensed after-hours bar, becoming one of the most…
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