LOS ANGELES — As many as 30,000 protesters — predominantly Latino — descended on downtown June 14 for the No King’s Day protest, waving Mexican […]
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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 governor and announced his new […]
Judge recuses himself from false bomb threat case involving former Los Angeles deputy mayor
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge has removed himself from the case of a former deputy mayor charged with reporting a fake bomb threat to […]
After decades, Metro’s new LAX station opens with shuttle buses, bike hub, improved rail links
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles-area transit system achieved a major milestone June 6 with the long-awaited opening of the LAX/Metro Transit Center station, bringing […]
Music and health take center stage at Afro-Latino community gathering in South L.A.
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A group formed to foster understanding and appreciation for Afro-Latinos held a “Creating Wellness in the Community” event June 7 in […]
Leimert Park, libraries and parks to anchor weeklong Juneteenth celebrations across L.A.
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Juneteenth, a day that celebrates the end of slavery, will be observed throughout the region beginning June 14 and continuing through […]
L.A. community leaders warn Leimert Park may be next as ICE raids target Latino immigrants
LEIMERT PARK – As more Latino residents in the Los Angeles area are rounded up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, concern is mounting […]
Immigration raids spark six days of unrest in downtown LA, curfew imposed by Mayor Bass
LOS ANGELES — A one-square-mile section of downtown Los Angeles is expected to remain under a dusk-to-dawn curfew following six days of protests and unrest […]
South LA civil rights attorney Carl Douglas reflects on justice at 70
LOS ANGELES — Carl Douglas doesn’t take many days off, but on a recent birthday, he made an exception. As he looked back on more […]
Los Angeles leaders escalate criticism as National Guard deployment draws protests and lawsuits
A wave of sharp criticism from Los Angeles and California leaders surged Tuesday in response to the ongoing National Guard deployment in the city, with […]