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This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History: 54th Massachusetts’ charge at Fort Wagner reshaped Black history and the Civil War
On July 18, 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, one of the first United States Army units composed entirely…
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Hollywood
L.A. Zoo releases hundreds of endangered frogs into San Gabriel Mountains
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Zoo has released 450 tadpoles and 193 sub-adult southern mountain yellow-legged frogs into the…
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East Los Angeles
Compton College grad Ángel Ibarra draws on local roots at medical school
COMPTON — At the halfway mark of medical school, Ángel Ibarra can see his future coming into focus. He’s headed toward…
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Entertainment
Glynn Turman celebrates star next to Sidney Poitier on Hollywood Walk of Fame
HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled July 10 honoring actor Glynn Turman for a…
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Community
New L.A. County homeless department picks veteran Sarah Mahin to lead
LOS ANGELES — Months after establishing a dedicated entity for homeless services, the county Board of Supervisors has formally appointed…
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East Los Angeles
$14.4 million renovation approved for Huntington Park Library
HUNTINGTON PARK — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $14.4 million refurbishment project for the Huntington Park…
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East Los Angeles
200 East L.A. middle schoolers graduate Cal State L.A. STEM camp
LOS ANGELES — Cal State Los Angeles celebrated the accomplishments of 200 middle school students with a graduation ceremony for…
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East Los Angeles
After LAPD kills man in Boyle Heights van standoff, community holds vigil
BOYLE HEIGHTS — A man who was shot and killed by police after barricading himself in a vehicle was holding…
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Community
L.A. homeless count drops again, but thousands remain on streets
LOS ANGELES —The Greater Los Angeles region experienced a second consecutive year-over-year decline in people experiencing homelessness, according to figures…
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Community
Mural of detainees becomes backdrop as National Guard leaves downtown L.A.
LOS ANGELES — Elected officials, led by Mayor Karen Bass, claimed victory July 15 after a Pentagon official announced that…
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