LOS ANGELES — Two months after the Los Angeles Zoo quietly — and controversially — transferred its last two Asian elephants to their new home […]
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LGBTQ activist Jewel Thais-Williams honored at celebration of life in South Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — A celebration of life was held July 27 for Jewel Thais-Williams, the LGBTQ activist and original owner of L.A.’s landmark Jewel’s Catch […]
George Lucas previews Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at San Diego Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO — George Lucas — the man who launched an iconic era in pop culture with “Star Wars” nearly 50 years ago — offered […]
This Week in Black History: Arnette Rhinehart Hubbard becomes first woman president of National Bar Association
On July 31, 1981, Arnette Rhinehart Hubbard, a Chicago-based attorney, made history by becoming the first female president of the National Bar Association (NBA). Founded […]
Wallis Annenberg, longtime Southland philanthropist, dies at 86
LOS ANGELES — Longtime Southland philanthropist Wallis Annenberg — whose family name graces everything from a performing arts center in Beverly Hills to a wildlife […]
Kamala Harris says no to governor race, commits to public service outside office
LOS ANGELES — The race to be California’s next governor became more focused July 30 when former Vice President Kamala Harris ended months of speculation […]
Sen. Alex Padilla’s new immigration bill expands green card eligibility
LOS ANGELES — Amid weeks of federal immigration enforcement activity in the Southland, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla has announced legislation intended to expand existing pathways […]
Creator of L.A. shelter system named to lead homeless agency amid funding crisis
LOS ANGELES – The agency that coordinates homelessness services across the county has hired a new interim leader as it faces a funding crisis and […]
L.A. County rent relief program closes after distributing $81 million
LOS ANGELES – Nearly 2,000 landlords collected more than $81 million from the county over the past six months through a rent relief program that […]
Number of homeless people found living on Metro buses and trains drops nearly 40%
LOS ANGELES — The number of people experiencing homelessness counted across the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s bus and rail system dropped by nearly […]