September 27, 1950 Gwendolyn Brooks becomes the first African-American writer to win a Pulitzer Prize for her book of poetry, “Annie Allen,” a coming-of-age tale […]
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Sterigenics agrees to reduce ethylene oxide emissions
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — Two Sterigenics facilities that sterilize medical equipment have agreed to reduce ethylene oxide emissions under a plan approved […]
‘Black to the Future’ coming to Leimert Park
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — TEC Leimert, a nonprofit organization based in South Los Angeles, will once again welcome entrepreneurs, innovators, tech […]
Stars align with LAUSD for new magnet program
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Some of Hollywood’s biggest names and industry leaders gathered in the Westlake District Sept. 14 to celebrate the opening […]
Teen arrested in drug death of Bernstein High student
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter for allegedly selling a fentanyl-laced drug to a pair of […]
First lady pays visit to Homeboy Industries units
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — First lady Jill Biden visited Homeboy Bakery and Homegirl Café in Chinatown Sept. 16 for about a half-hour and […]
State attorney general takes over Kuehl investigation
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The state Attorney General’s Office has seized control of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigation into allegations of […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: The case for prosecuting Donald Trump
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist “Most Republicans including me, believes when it comes to Trump, there is no law. It’s all about getting him. […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Sanaa Lathan turns director for ‘On the Come Up’
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer “As a little girl, I would always tell people I wanted to be a director like my dad [the famed […]
Ridley-Thomas rejects idea of plea deal, lawyer says
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas has no intentions of pursuing a plea agreement like the one made […]