State voters overwhelmingly back new maps; GOP files suit U.S. Rep Sydney Kamlager-Dove was one of the many local Democrats celebrating Proposition 50’s victory in […]
Category: Community Beat
Former motel converted into homeless housing on Jefferson
Officials of St. Joseph Center and other local dignitaries attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 30 for La Ramona Family Interim Housing Community on Jefferson Boulevard. […]
Dodgers fans crowd downtown to celebrate World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hold the Commissioner’s Trophy during the Dodgers victory parade Nov. 3 through downtown. The Dodgers came from behind to […]
At 91, altruist Betty Price looks back on life of service
Betty Price, the widow of Apostle Frederick K.C. Price, former head of the Crenshaw Christian Center, talks about her latest memoir, ‘A Victorious Life of […]
Area cities form partnership to strengthen business climate
Santa Fe Springs City Manager Rene Bobadilla speaks Oct. 17 at an event that introduced a business-friendly alliance between the cities of Santa Fe Springs, […]
Homeless encampment cleaned up in Lincoln Heights
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez speaks at a news conference Oct. 30 announcing the cleanup of a homeless encampment in Lincoln Heights. More than […]
Walk of Fame honors Sherri Shepherd, Robert Englund
Sherri Shepherd, left, celebrates receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with Niecy Nash Nov. 3. Shepherd was honored for her 30-year career […]
Proposition 50 ballots due by Nov. 4
Cal State Los Angeles offers one of more than 100 voting centers in Los Angeles County for the Nov. 4 special election. The center is […]
New coalition tackles racial wealth gap
Black leaders seek to build pipelines for small businesses Sarah R. Harris, president and CEO of the Black Business Association, speaks at the launch of […]
Controller is critical of LAPD mental evaluation unit
Kenneth Mejia Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City officials are moving forward with a review of potential improvements to the Los Angeles Police Department’s […]