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Three-fourths of California Black voters say democracy is ‘under attack’: poll
BERKELEY — Black voters in California are sounding the strongest alarm about threats to American democracy, with three-quarters saying the…
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ACLU Southern California names new executive director as civil rights cases surge
LOS ANGELES — Human rights advocate Chandra S. Bhatnagar has been named executive director of the ACLU of Southern California,…
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Whittier’s Dutra takes the helm as Metro gears up for Olympics, World Cup
LOS ANGELES — Whittier City Councilman Fernando Dutra received the board gavel from county Supervisor Janice Hahn July 9 during…
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L.A. wildfire survivors demand insurance companies stop blocking claims
ALTADENA — On the six-month anniversary of the wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles County last January, members of…
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Los Angeles joins eight cities to sue over ICE raids targeting communities
LOS ANGELES — Elected officials throughout Los Angeles County are planning to join a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by the…
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California’s new crime law fuels arrest surge that hits Black communities hardest
SACRAMENTO — Six months after Proposition 36 took effect, early data shows a rise in arrests with the law disproportionately…
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Fire-impacted businesses get boost from countywide ‘Shop Local’ campaign
LOS ANGELES – A new countywide campaign aims to drive customers back to small businesses still struggling six months after…
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Los Angeles officials condemn federal agents’ MacArthur Park immigration actions
LOS ANGELES – City and county officials escalated their political and legal response to federal immigration enforcement operations on July…
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Los Angeles supervisors to vote on enhanced drug screening at juvenile halls
LOS ANGELES – County supervisors will vote Tuesday on a motion to install airport-style body scanners and expand canine units…
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Fire victims could save $30,000 on rebuilding costs under new county plans
LOS ANGELES – Fire victims could save up to $30,000 on rebuilding costs under new Los Angeles County plans to…
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