LOS ANGELES — A celebration of life was held July 27 for Jewel Thais-Williams, the LGBTQ activist and original owner of L.A.’s landmark Jewel’s Catch […]
Category: Community Beat
George Lucas previews Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at San Diego Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO — George Lucas — the man who launched an iconic era in pop culture with “Star Wars” nearly 50 years ago — offered […]
Young volunteers celebrate Tuskegee Airmen, serve seniors in Baldwin Village
BALDIWN VILLAGE — Excitement and anticipation filled the air July 27 at Jim Gilliam Park where the 11th annual Global Day of Compassion was held […]
L.A. Sheriff Robert Luna faces accusations over hidden department records
LOS ANGELES — Just as former Sheriff Alex Villanueva has announced his intentions to run for his old position, the current sheriff continues to evade […]
Wallis Annenberg, longtime Southland philanthropist, dies at 86
LOS ANGELES — Longtime Southland philanthropist Wallis Annenberg — whose family name graces everything from a performing arts center in Beverly Hills to a wildlife […]
South L.A. community protests persist as fears deepen despite ICE pullout
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Several community organizations united on July 29 to “Reclaim Our Streets” and reinforce demands that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel […]
Inglewood hair stylists seek equity in beauty supply access
INGLEWOOD — Cyndrea Mathews spent years greeting customers by name as they walked into her sunlit salon near the edge of Culver City and Inglewood. […]
South L.A. parks host Summer Night Lights to provide safe summer activities for families
LOS ANGELES — Families that want to enjoy an evening of fun, laughter and activities may visit one of 42 city parks sponsored by Summer […]
Black homeownership gains stall as rising costs and interest rates widen housing gap: Harvard study
For the first time in 30 years, rising home prices and interest rates have translated into a drop in existing home sales and worsening affordability […]
Creator of L.A. shelter system named to lead homeless agency amid funding crisis
LOS ANGELES – The agency that coordinates homelessness services across the county has hired a new interim leader as it faces a funding crisis and […]