Community Beat
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New laws sought in custody deaths
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In March 2016, Lisa Hines spent four agonizing days searching for her…
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Lawmakers release package of bills to fast-track housing
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Two members of the California Legislative Black Caucus joined a bipartisan and…
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Mayor briefs congressional delegation on Olympic plans
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Los Angeles,…
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Supervisors vote to create new homeless department
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — On the day a new local tax took effect to combat homelessness, the county…
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Federal judge says county homeless system ‘isn’t working’
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A federal judge said he “distrusts” figures the city of Los Angeles is receiving…
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3 Compton schools added to award-winning learning program
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District continues to be ahead of the curve…
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Cal State Dominguez Hills continues to support sustainability
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer CARSON — Cal State Dominguez Hills has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through its…
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City makes it easier to request municipal services
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Residents across the city can now file requests for municipal services to remove graffiti,…
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Union members travel to Delano for Cesar Chavez Day
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of workers rallied in the Westlake district March 31 before boarding buses bound…
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Organization helps incarcerated men reenter society
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — When Darlene Burke’s former boyfriend was sentenced to 25 years to…
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