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East Los Angeles
Residents unite at meeting on Exide cleanup operations
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer HUNTINGTON PARK — Residents of lead-infested properties near the closed Exide Technologies plant and unionized…
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Opinion
STREET BEAT: ‘What woman has made history in your life?’
Herbert Jones Los Angeles “Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte. Former principal of Washington High School and member of the Los Angeles Board…
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Community
Animal advocates seek new city management
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Dozens of animal advocates rallied outside the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter March 4…
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Lead Stories
Once homeless woman starts nonprofit to help others off streets
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — It takes grit, guts and plenty of determination to escape Skid Row…
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Lead Stories
Conspiracy trial underway for Mark Ridley-Thomas
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas steered county contracts to USC’s social work school while…
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John Grace
ON THE MONEY: If you don’t love it, better sell it right away
By John Grace Contributing Columnist It’s really interesting how emotionally attached families are to their homes. All of those fantastic…
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Earl Ofari Hutchinson
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: One year later, slap still polarizes many
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The much ballyhooed and long-awaited appearance by comedian Chris Rock at a theater in…
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Features
THE Q&A Derrick Davis discusses his role in ‘The Secret Garden’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Derrick Davis has been acting for a long time. Whether it’s film, television, or his…
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Community
County director discovers her destiny in the library
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Skye Patrick, the director of the Los Angeles County Library system, has…
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Lead Stories
‘South Central Is Mecca’ shared with local students
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The author of a history book about South Los Angeles is…
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