Community Beat
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California launches campaign to fight gun violence crisis
As gun violence surges nationwide, California has launched a new campaign focused on protection orders. Although California is the state…
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Former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon seeks state education post
LAKEWOOD — Former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon has announced his candidacy for state superintendent of public instruction, pledging if elected…
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General Hospital project enters technical planning stage
BOYLE HEIGHTS — The county Board of Supervisors voted July 29 to move into the technical planning phase of a…
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Police offer 500 free backpacks, haircuts in Bell at National Night Out
BELL — The Bell Police Department will host its annual National Night Out on Aug. 5, offering 500 free backpacks…
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Compton to host 5th annual community resource fair with free services for families
COMPTON — The city will partner with Compton Advocates and District 1 Councilwoman Deidre Duhart to sponsor its 5th annual…
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Legacy Ladies Inc. raises more than $100,000 to support Black students studying medicine
LOS ANGELES – The nonprofit group Legacy Ladies Inc. raised more than $100,000 at its 5th annual charity golf tournament…
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L.A. Zoo’s former elephants adapting to new home amid welfare concerns
LOS ANGELES — Two months after the Los Angeles Zoo quietly — and controversially — transferred its last two Asian…
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Metro honors rapper Nipsey Hussle with limited TAP cards and renamed Hyde Park Station
LOS ANGELES — Metro will temporarily rename Hyde Park Station to “Nipsey Hussle Station” from Aug. 15 through Aug. 31…
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LGBTQ activist Jewel Thais-Williams honored at celebration of life in South Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — A celebration of life was held July 27 for Jewel Thais-Williams, the LGBTQ activist and original owner…
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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…
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