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This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History: Serena Williams makes history at Wimbledon, inspiring a new generation
On July 6, 2002, the tennis world witnessed a defining moment in Black history and sports when former Compton resident…
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Book Corner
Attorney exposes America’s broken justice system in new legal thriller ‘The Cockfight’: Book Corner
“The Cockfight” is a gripping parable about the human cost of a broken justice system. Through visceral storytelling and a…
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Compton
Compton College grad breaks barriers as first female welding lead at LA steel plant
COMPTON — After working for five months at North America’s largest steel manufacturer Nucor, Compton College graduate Emily Rubio has…
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Culver City
After masked agents seize Culver City vendor, community demands answers and justice
CULVER CITY — Community leaders and residents gathered and Veterans Park June 29 for a rally in support of Ambrocio…
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South Los Angeles
Affordable housing complex adds 76 units in Watts
WATTS — A 76-unit apartment complex opened June 26 in Watts as part of the ongoing transformation of Jordan Downs,…
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Hollywood
California doubles film and TV tax credits to $750 million, aims to keep productions in state
BURBANK — Gov. Gavin Newsom joined with state and local officials July 2 celebrating the passage of legislation that will…
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Business
Practice strikes hit LA as grocery workers fight for new contract
LOS ANGELES — The first negotiations for a new contract for workers at Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons grocery stores…
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East / Northeast L.A. Beat
East L.A. educator uses AI to help daughter read, earns global recognition
CITY OF INDUSTRY—An East Los Angeles educator who used artificial intelligence to help his daughter learn to read has been…
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Community
Bloody arrest in Valinda prompts county legal action against immigration raids
VALINDA—Los Angeles County will pursue legal action against federal immigration enforcement after a man was left bleeding during a detention…
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Community
$100 billion housing bill offers cash to first-generation homebuyers
A newly reintroduced bill in the House of Representatives aims to provide $100 billion in direct assistance to first-time, first-generation…
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