By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer Dr. Joe G.N. “Skip” Garcia, is a world-renowned pulmonary physician-scientist, an endowed professor of medicine at the University of Arizona […]
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Covenant House provides support for homeless youth
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Since 1998, Covenant House has been a nonprofit youth homeless shelter that provides sanctuary and support for homeless and trafficked […]
Dodgers Foundation sponsors Compton grab-and-go giveaway
By Faith Petrie, Contributing Writer COMPTON — Despite sweltering temperatures, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Dodger outfielder Mookie Betts and Pull Up Neighbor teamed up Aug. […]
Pac-12 Conference cancels fall sports schedule
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Pac-12 Conference canceled its fall sports schedule Aug. 11 due to health concerns from the coronavirus pandemic. The […]
Members of Young Invincibles want their voices heard
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer If ever there was a year when the voices of young people are being heard in one […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Fans aren’t pleased with performances of Lakers, Dodgers
By Don Wanlass, Contributing Writer The year 2020 has been horrible for sports, shutting down most of the games we watch for amusement every night and […]
Rx REPORT: The truth about face masks and COVID-19
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer Face masks have become part of our daily attire and protection against the spread of COVID-19. Medical experts predict that […]
Rx REPORT: The link between COVID-19 and depression
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer More than 4.7 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19, according to the Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 global tracking map. […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Basketball, baseball have different results as play resumes
By Don Wanlass, Contributing Writer The basketball bubble appears to be working in Florida while baseball’s great experiment of trying to keep players healthy while playing […]
Westside Food Bank sees surge in need for assistance
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Prior to COVID-19, the Westside Food Bank had already begun to see record-level increases in the need […]