By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Newly elected District Attorney George Gascón plans to create an advisory board for victims of crime. “Supporting victims […]
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Police shootings bring calls for social justice reforms
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Demands for social justice reforms were a major story in 2020 — here and across the nation. The […]
Biden-Harris ticket wins in year of political upheaval
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A year of cataclysmic changes featured plenty of political upheaval. From national to local races, voters sent […]
Foundation offers tutoring opportunities to inner-city youth
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Housed in a nondescript building on Adams Boulevard, you could almost miss passing the Ed Center, […]
South L.A. community gardens slated to open this summer
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Faith Community Coalition is receiving a grant from Logos Faith Development and is pleased to announce […]
Ladera Heights holds first holiday decorating contest
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LADERA HEIGHTS — The inaugural Ladera Heights Holiday Decor Contest has the community shining brightly with a number of elaborate […]
King community hospital overwhelmed by latest surge
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Highlighting the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Black communities, the CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. […]
Holiday toy drive gets assistance from Sparks player
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Pre-holiday food and toy giveaways are always popular, but after nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
New year teleconference offers something for everyone
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Business consultant, talk show host, author and producer Sharifa Hardie will host a “New Year, New You” […]
LAPD teams with community groups for holiday program
L.A. DIGEST Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — To help uplift spirits during the Christmas season, PVJOBS partnered with the Los Angeles Police […]