By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In 1915, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a proposal to give women the right to vote, […]
Category: Community
State official offers tips to keep children safe from COVID
By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the first non-travel case of coronavirus was […]
LAUSD board votes to cut school police budget
Predominately Black schools will receive added funding with expected savings By Alysha Conner Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles school officials have acknowledged the […]
City Council votes to reestablish city youth council
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Three Los Angeles City Council members have introduced a motion to create a youth council similar to one created […]
Dog trainer prepares canines for variety of service
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer John Anthony Shahor’s life has gone to the dogs, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Shahor, 36, is […]
Local church receives grant to fund a community garden
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Faith Community Coalition has received a grant from Logos Faith Development to sponsor two new community […]
Helping homeless families is the mission of SOFESA
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOFESA, a nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless and low-income families in Southern California, believes that in order […]
Pay inequities found among city employees, report says
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Even in one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the U.S., pay inequities abound among city […]
City libraries offer WiFi service from parking lots
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The coronavirus pandemic has forced many Southern Californians to obey stay at home orders, but library lovers […]
Judge rules D.A. can’t tell prosecutors to ignore laws
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge ruled mostly in favor of the Association of Deputy District Attorneys for Los Angeles County in a […]