Community Beat
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Patrick Gittisriboongul named Lynwood Unified’s new superintendent, bringing tech and equity focus
LYNWOOD — A new chapter is developing in the Lynwood Unified School District following the appointment of Patrick Gittisriboongul as…
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South L.A. nonprofit uses gardening therapy to help community heal from grief
LOS ANGELES — Barbara Lawson was only 24 years old when her mother died. “She suffered from adult onset diabetes,”…
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New Autry Museum Black cowboys exhibit reveals 25% of American West trailblazers were African American
LOS ANGELES — An exhibit showcasing the rich history and contributions of Black cowboys in the American West is now…
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Inside the latest fallout from ongoing immigration raids across Los Angeles
SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES — Many of the cities in this part of Los Angeles County continue to be impacted by…
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L.A. unveils Juneteenth art inspired by ‘Sugar Shack’ and celebrates with Black national anthem
LOS ANGELES — The City Council celebrated Juneteenth a day early with a musical performance in chambers June 18 and…
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As ICE raids escalate, Black Angelenos debate solidarity with Latino immigrants
LOS ANGELES — As many as 30,000 protesters — predominantly Latino — descended on downtown June 14 for the No…
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California senator handcuffed at L.A. press event shares firsthand account
WASHINGTON — Five days after he was forcibly removed from a West Los Angeles news conference being held by U.S.…
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After No Kings Day, L.A. weighs protest’s impact and response
LOS ANGELES — Police arrested 38 people were during the No Kinds Day protest in downtown Los Angeles June 14,…
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Compton College nursing grads mark milestone amid L.A. nurse shortage
COMPTON — Compton College celebrated its newest nursing graduate students with a pinning ceremony June 11 for 30 graduating students.…
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California insurance crisis reshapes commissioner race as longtime legislator steps in: The Q&A
GARDENA — Former state Sen. Steven Bradford surprised some political insiders in May when he withdrew his candidacy for lieutenant…
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