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First tropical storm since 1939 produces record rainfall
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Southland managed to survive the weekend pounding it took from Tropical Storm Hilary…
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Most Black women are financially insecure, study shows
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A study released last week by the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment…
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Black lawmakers reflect on triumphs, challenges of service
By Regina Wilson and Joe W. Bowers Jr.| Contributing Writers SANTA BARBARA — At a candid panel discussion hosted by…
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LAUSD focuses on success as new school year begins
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Nearly 500,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District returned to classes this…
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Community Coalition to build community organizing center
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Community Coalition, a social justice nonprofit advocacy group, held a…
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Legislators receive death threats after committee vote
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles, along with other Democratic lawmakers and April…
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Prosecutors seek six-year prison sentence for Ridley-Thomas
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors are recommending a six-year prison sentence for former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas,…
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City workers back on the job after one-day strike
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — More than 11,000 unionized Los Angeles city workers returned to the job Aug. 9,…
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Gender pay gap ‘more obvious’ for Black women
By Jaya Padmanabhan Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom called gender discrimination “the oldest form of…
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City offers help for renters facing possible evictions
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City officials are continue to push the message that “help is available” to ensure…
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