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City Council upholds firing of fire chief
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Following a contentious and emotional hearing March 4, the City Council denied former Fire…
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Chinatown Firecracker run/walk to be held March 8-9
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The 47th annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker, a 5K/10K run and walk that…
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Trump to honor Black heroes with statues in National Garden
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced plans to honor three Black sports icons — NBA…
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Legislative Black Caucus lists priorities for 2025 session
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The California Legislative Black Caucus has unveiled its 2025 legislative priorities. Titled…
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Council president supports dismissal of fire chief
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Days after Mayor Karen Bass ousted Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, the City…
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Commissioner resigns from sheriff’s oversight panel
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission…
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METRO DIGEST: Supervisor honors doctor for 59 years of service
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — County Supervisor Janice Hahn recognized Dr. Wilburn Durousseau for his 59 years of…
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Lawmaker wants pay raise for incarcerated firefighters
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A member of the state Assembly wants to amend the state’s penal code…
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Final day of annual homeless count targets South L.A.
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The third and final day of the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count takes…
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Fire victims don’t want handout, Sharpton says
Activists call for ‘same justice’ as Palisades, Malibu With attorney Ben Crump at his left, Rev. Al Sharpton addresses the…
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