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Lynwood gets state funds to clear property for development
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — The city has announced it could receive more than $5 million from the state Department of Toxic Substances […]
Ridley-Thomas trial date pushed back to November
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The federal criminal trial for suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas on bribery and conspiracy charges has been delayed until […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Move to Big 10 is about more than just the money
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Sure, the move is about money, but what’s wrong with that? USC and UCLA shook up the world of collegiate […]
BOOK CORNER: Author’s first book sheds light on ‘Mindless Behaviors’
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Mindless Behaviors: Breaking Through Unseen Barriers,” by Beatrice Adenodi, is a thought-provoking book offering different takes on living life and […]
COMPTON ROUNDUP: New city councilman sponsors free gasoline giveaway
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Some local residents received some much needed relief at the pump with a July 1 gas giveaway […]
Requests for concealed-weapon permits skyrocket
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The number of people applying for concealed-weapon permits in Los Angeles County has begun to rise following the recent […]
Area around Exide plant could be Superfund site
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — A perimeter with properties impacted by lead pollution from the Exide Technologies plant may be designated a Superfund […]
Ground broken for 5.5-mile path for bikes, walkers
Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A host of local officials broke ground July 6 on an ambitious project to create a scenic […]
THE Q&A: Community Coalition’s Retana wants to move the needle
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Alberto Retana is all in. As the president and CEO of Community Coalition, a nonprofit organization based in South Los Angeles […]