A crane lifts the final beam as part of a ‘topping-out’ ceremony Oct. 10 marking a major step toward completion of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Exposition Park. The space center will be an exhibit hall that is part of the California Science Center. It houses the 122-foot-high Space Shuttle Endeavour.
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Funeral service held for TV newsman Warren Wilson
Pallbearers carry the casket of longtime television newsman Warren Wilson out of First AME Church after funeral services Oct. 12. Wilson, who worked for KNBC and KTLA during a career that spanned more than 40 years, died Sept. 27 at the age of 90.
Photo by Viola Gray
New project targets Black maternal death rate
A pregnant woman undergoes an examination by her doctor. The state of California has launched an initiative aimed at reducing the maternal mortality rate by 50% by 2026.
Students speak on hate at South L.A. high school forum
Pepperdine University professor Shelly Harrell served as one of the moderators Oct. 14 at a forum on hate at King-Drew Magnet High School. The forum was sponsored by Bridge Builders Foundation as part of the state’s ‘Stop The Hate’ campaign.
Photo by Ian Foxx
Watts water issues bring help from feds
Federal Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilman Tim McOsker discuss water contamination issues in Watts Oct. 5. Bass said she is using a whole government approach to solving lead contamination issues in Watts housing projects.
Choice of next LAPD chief gets mixed reactions
Mayor Karen Bass introduces Jim McDonnell as the new Los Angeles police chief Oct. 4. McDonnell spent 29 years with the LAPD before becoming chief of the Long Beach Police Department and being elected Los Angeles County sheriff.
Photo by Najee Ali
Town hall cites communication as solution to resolving hate
Ancestral trauma expert Deneen Joyner was one of the participants of a virtual town hall meeting Oct. 4 to discuss the best method of resolving issues that lead to hate crimes. Joyner said hate is ingrained in many people who adopt the habits and viewpoints of their parents.
Photo by Cynthia Gibson
Butterfly’s Haven gets federal grant to expand services
U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, center, presents a check for more than $1.6 million to Butterfly’s Haven for its Youth Housing Project. A housing community for women and their children experiencing homelessness, Butterfly’s Haven is expanding its facility to include a youth hub and workforce training center.
Governor signs bill apologizing for slavery
Gov. Gavin Newsom, seated, signs bills Sept. 26 in a priority reparations package introduced by the California Legislative Black Caucus. Pictured, from left, are Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, state Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, Assemblyman Corey Jackson, (D-Moreno Valley; CLBC Chair and Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, Assemblyman Mike Gipson, Assemblywoman Mia Bonta and Assemblyman Kevin McCarty.
City gets $11 million for Jordan Downs Central Park
An artist’s rendering shows the layout for the revitalization of the Jordan Downs Housing Project in Watts. The city of Los Angeles has received $11 million in federal funds to build Jordan Downs Central Park, expected to increase green space for residents by 80%.