By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Karen Bass has become the first female to be elected mayor of Los Angeles and […]
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SPORTS DIGEST: Pac 12 could qualify for College Football Playoff
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The powers that be in college football should have expanded their playoff system to eight, 12 or 16 teams this […]
ON THE MONEY: When investing, remember to ‘trust but verify’
By John Grace Contributing Columnist As you may recall, the phrase “Trust but verify” was made famous by President Ronald Reagan in December 1987 after […]
Funding for Bell Gardens aquatics center hits snag
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BELL GARDENS — City officials are considering shifting between $10 million and $15 million from the general fund budget to […]
THE Q&A: KiKi Shepard is raising awareness for sickle cell
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer At one time, KiKi Shepard was best known for her work on “Showtime at The Apollo.” Today, the personable television […]
Activist’s mission: Eradicating hunger, illiteracy
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Michael J. Christopher has made it his mission to eradicate hunger and illiteracy among children around the […]
Nathan Granner to sing Verdi, Puccini in Santa Monica
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Nathan Granner is “addicted” to singing. The renowned tenor, who said he dedicated himself to opera in April 1997, hasn’t […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Do you think our democracy is at risk?’
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at Baldwin Hill Crenshaw Plaza.
Suspect in Trader Joe’s shooting may act as own attorney
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A man accused of engaging in a gunfight with police that resulted in the death of an assistant manager […]
BOOK CORNER: Author addresses problems faced by Muslims in book
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion,” by Evelyn Alsultany, is a thought-provoking new book that discusses the inclusion of […]