Community Beat
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Longtime journalist receives inaugural President’s Award at Cal State LA commencement
LOS ANGELES — Christine Devine pulled double duty at the ninth and final ceremony of the Cal State Los Angeles…
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Comedy writer Schur receives star on Walk of Fame
HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled May 21 honoring television comedy writer and producer…
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Former Los Angeles deputy mayor to plead guilty to fake City Hall bomb threat, faces up to 10 years
LOS ANGELES — A former deputy mayor could face up to 10 years in federal prison after agreeing to plead…
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South L.A. health clinics fight Newsom’s proposed $1.3 billion Medi-Cal cuts
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Community health clinics here and in surrounding areas are joining together to express their opposition to…
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Judge dismisses another lawsuit by Rep. Maxine Waters’ former challenger
LOS ANGELES — For the second time in four years, a judge has dismissed a defamation suit brought against Rep.…
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Memorial Day ceremony goes on after veterans statue vandalized in Paramount
PARAMOUNT — In one of numerous Memorial Day events held around the Southland May 26, the Paramount Elks Club’s annual…
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L.A. wildfire victims left waiting as refund checks bounce back — county blames invalid addresses
Many Los Angeles County wildfire victims are still waiting for property tax refunds as checks meant to provide relief are…
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Jack Kent Cooke scholarship awarded to standout community college student at ELAC
MONTEREY PARK — An East Los Angeles College student has been named a 2025 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholar.…
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California lawmakers hear from NAACP, AKAs, Black women’s groups on reparations, voting rights and more
SACRAMENTO — Several influential, Black-focused organizations from across California convened in May 19 to engage with elected officials and lobby…
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South L.A. Black churches, NAACP to protest Trump bill targeting Medicare, Medicaid
A mural on Los Angeles’ Crenshaw Blvd. Community organizations and religious leaders in South Los Angeles are organizing a demonstration…
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