By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The coronavirus pandemic has forced many Southern Californians to obey stay at home orders, but library lovers […]
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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 […]
L.A. council members ask hospital to delay closure plans
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Two Los Angeles City Council members are urging the operators of Olympia Medical Center to delay its planned […]
Judge wants answers in homelessness lawsuit
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge Feb. 8 attempted to cut through what he suggested was “deliberate indifference” and possible systemic racism that […]
Council votes to ban flavored tobacco products
By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer WEST HOLYWOOD — The City Council has voted 4-1 to ban the sale of most flavored tobacco products in […]
Lynwood High repairs will cost more than $1 million
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — The price tag to remove unsafe ceilings at the shuttered Lynwood High School has soared to more than […]
Former city officials arrested in Maywood probe
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer MAYWOOD — A former city councilman and 10 others were charged with bribery and corruption after a three-year-old investigation into […]
Inglewood treasurer files $10 million claim against mayor, city
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — City Treasurer Wanda Brown has filed a $10 million claim against the city of Inglewood, Mayor James T. Butts […]
Hollywood Park Casino reopens for gaming in a tent
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — After being forced to close three times in 2020 because of the coronavirus, Hollywood Park Casino management decided […]
Councilman proposes suit to force schools to reopen
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Following through on a move he announced last week, City Councilman Joe Buscaino introduced a motion Feb. 9 that […]