Community Beat
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L.A. elected officials join new coalition to push for higher minimum wage
A new coalition of labor unions, community organizations, and elected officials is set to launch a campaign aimed at raising…
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LadyLike Foundation opens Crenshaw HQ with high-profile awards show
Olympic champion Allyson Felix was among the celebrated guests at the LadyLike Foundation’s 16th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon…
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Compton celebrates $200 million renovation and Dr. Dre Performing Arts Center at high school ribbon cutting
COMPTON — School district and civic officials were on hand May 22 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the reopening of…
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L.A. Zoo faces more protests over Billy and Tina elephant relocation to Tulsa Zoo
LOS ANGELES — Billy and Tina, a pair of Asian elephants long housed at the Los Angeles Zoo, are now…
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Charles Gaines public art project nears completion in Culver City
CULVER CITY — A public art project at a prominent intersection in the city is in the final phases of…
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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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