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Report offers blueprint to end racism in L.A.
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A report proposing a sweeping regional agenda for addressing institutional racism in…
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Fire captain speaks out against city vaccination policy
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A city fire captain who called the city’s new vaccination requirement for city workers…
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Residents want new grocery store at closed Ralph’s
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Three months after it closed its doors for good, the former…
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Mall to host return of Leimert Park Jazz Festival
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — The community will celebrate jazz and the cultural heritage of the Leimert…
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Coalition rallies against vaccine mandates
Wave Wire Services SANTA MONICA — A coalition of groups including medical professionals, first responders, parents and students gathered in…
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Ridley-Thomas won’t run for mayor
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas announced Aug. 16 that he will not run for mayor of…
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Drew University receives $50 million for new building
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science has received $50 million…
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Head wraps ‘a symbol of style’
By Slauson Girl Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Fatima Dodson, owner of Runway Boutique, wanted to curate an event where…
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First day of school marked by long lines for testing
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District students returned to classrooms Aug.…
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Mayor signs law banning most homeless camps
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a sweeping ordinance July 30 to restrict sleeping and homeless…
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