Mayor Karen Bass addresses a group of immigrant advocates at a news conference in June. Bass was highly critical of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling […]
Category: Community Beat
Dulan’s owner struggling to stay afloat
Owner Greg Dulan, left, speaks with a staff member inside the kitchen at Dulan’s on Crenshaw, a family-owned soul food restaurant facing a balloon loan […]
Debbie Allen Dance Academy offers free classes for youth
Dancers at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy showed off some of their skills Sept. 6 during an open house offering free dance lessons to youth […]
Council votes to support governor’s redistricting plan
City Councilman Adrin Nazarian is surrounded by labor supporters and other City Council members outside City Hall Sept. 10 for a news conference in support […]
LAPD withdraws security protection for Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department stopped providing special protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris Sept. 6, […]
Hope Foundation awards $4 million to Mayor’s Fund
A caseworker helps people avoid homelessness at the Hollywood office of ‘We Are LA program. The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, which operates the office, […]
Compton students continue to make gains in test scores
A Whaley Middle School student shows off the certificate of achievement he received last week. The Compton Unified School District continued to show improvement in […]
Bass endorses Antonio Villaraigosa in 2026 governor’s race
Mayor Karen Bass announced her endorsement of Antonio Villaraigosa in the 2026 governor’s race Sept. 9. Bass and Villaraigosa are longtime friend and political allies. […]
Sex abuse advocates call for release of Jeffrey Epstein files
County Supervisor Hilda Solis speaks at a news conference Sept. 5 by a coalition of survivor advocates demanding the full, public release of Jeffrey Epstein-related […]
Jessica Chastain receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actress Jessica Chastain received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Sept. 4. Chastain has been nominated three times for an Oscar and also […]