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Black leaders pay tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Condolences and tributes poured in from California’s Black community after the death…
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New state law increases penalties for trafficking children
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Legislation that makes trafficking of a minor for purposes of a commercial…
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Ridley-Thomas asks to remain free while awaiting appeal
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Former elected official Mark Ridley-Thomas has filed papers asking to be allowed to remain…
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Governor signs bill setting minimum wage for fast-food workers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Surrounded by chanting and sign-waving workers at their union’s local office, Gov. Gavin Newsom…
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Noted lawyer honored with downtown intersection
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — An attorney who represented the Bruce family in its battle with Manhattan…
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Environmental groups seek EPA funding for California
By Lila Brown Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Environmental justice advocates in California petitioned Gov. Gavin Newsom this past summer, asking…
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California faces critical shortage of Black teachers
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Numerous studies have shown that Black teachers can improve Black students’ academic…
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Anti-hate campaign gets underway in Los Angeles
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A surge in hate crimes against African-Americans, Latinos and Asians has placed…
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County presents new settlement plan in homeless suit
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County and the L.A. Alliance for Human Rights have reached a new…
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Council approves new manager for Transportation Department
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has confirmed Pasadena Transportation Director Laura Rubio-Cornejo as the new general…
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