Community Beat
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Actor honors artist Jean-Michel Basquiat with solo performance
Roger Guenveur Smith’s solo performance ‘In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat,’ is running through Nov. 9 at the Outside In Theater…
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Compton Art & History Museum plans ambitious expansion
The Compton Art & History Museum, currently located in a strip mall, plans to relocate into a new facility next…
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Black women are more prone to breast cancer than others
Women take part in a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event in Long Beach Oct. 19. The event was sponsored by…
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Lynwood school district celebrates 75th anniversary
Firebaugh High School Class of 2020 graduate Jasmine Reyes, second from left, who received a $5,000 scholarship from the Lynwood…
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Cardroom workers, area cities protest attorney general’s actions
Compton Mayor Emma Sharif speaks during a protest against attorney general regulations to monopolize gaming industry Oct, 20. The protest…
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Lone Black member of police panel steps down
Commissioner Erroll Southers, far left, leaves the Los Angeles Police Commission meeting after it was cut short following 45 minutes…
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LAUSD students show strong gains in latest scores
Gov. Gavin Newsom, center, and Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, second from left, celebrate marked improvement on…
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Young artists from LA Commons contribute to mural projects
A woman stands next to a mural that was unveiled Oct. 8 on the wall of the Ahmanson Senior Center…
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Former LAUSD superintendent to enter 2026 mayor’s race
Austin Beutner Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner has announced his…
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Naomi Watts receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actress Naomi Watts receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during ceremonies Oct. 13. Watts has received two…
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