HUNTINGTON PARK — Community members have raised concerns about transparency ever since the Huntington Park Police Department announced in early July that it would change […]
Category: Community Beat
Culver City reopens municipal pool for public swimming
CULVER CITY — The city’s municipal pool reopened July 13 with limited hours and stringent public safety measures, after closing four months ago to curb […]
WeHo restaurants scramble in wake of governor’s latest order
WEST HOLLYWOOD — Restaurant owners are scrambling to adapt to another closure of indoor dining July 1, imposed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom following a […]
City to start fining people not wearing masks in public
LOS ANGELES — With coronavirus cases on the rise, local municipalities are beginning to crack down on residents who flout the statewide requirement that they […]
County dismisses Project Roomkey suit against two cities
LOS ANLEGES — Los Angeles County has dismissed a lawsuit against the cities of Lynwood and Bell Gardens that blocked the cities from prohibiting the […]
Businesses damaged by looters can seek federal loans
LOS ANGELES — A new disaster loan program launched by the Small Business Administration in coordination with Los Angeles County can speed recovery for businesses […]
Food program may run out of funds this month
CULVER CITY — A food program that provides free meals from local restaurants to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic is in danger of […]
Owners Of Malik Books Rebound From COVID-19
BALDWIN HILLS — When the coronavirus hit last March and people were mandated to shelter in place, Malik Books, an independent, black-owned bookstore located in […]
Community Claims Victory In Shopping Center Battle
BALDWIN HILLS — Black community leaders took a victory lap this week in response to the news that CIM Group, a Los Angeles-based real estate […]
CIM Group Backs Out Of Plans To Buy Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
LOS ANGELES — Developer CIM Group has backed out of plans to buy the iconic Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza shopping center, following pressure from black […]