LOS ANGELES — A day after the Trump administration sued the city of Los Angeles, challenging the constitutionality of its “sanctuary city” policies, Mayor Karen […]
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Practice strikes hit LA as grocery workers fight for new contract
LOS ANGELES — The first negotiations for a new contract for workers at Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons grocery stores from San Luis Obispo to […]
Target’s tanking stock price shows real power of protest: The Bottom Line
Target CEO Brian Cornell was on Capitol Hill last week to meet with members of Congress, a meeting that included a small group of Congressional […]
Black Freedom Fund shifts from initiative to permanent California institution
SACRAMENTO — The California Black Freedom Fund, previously a five-year, $100-million initiative to ensure that Black power-building and movement-based organizations have the sustained investments and […]
L.A. County D.A. warns of 35-year sentences for illegal fireworks as July 4th celebrations canceled
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is warning residents they face up to 35 years in prison for illegal fireworks use, […]
Seven nonprofits receive $10 million to buy L.A. County properties for community businesses
LOS ANGELES—Seven nonprofits across Los Angeles County have acquired commercial properties with $10 million in grants aimed at preventing displacement and anchoring local businesses in […]
LAPD chief defends officers after 52 injured during protests
LOS ANGELES — Police Chief Jim McDonnell is defending his agency’s handling of the recent immigration-enforcement protests, which sparked some allegations of excessive force and […]
Vegan pizza and hip-hop ice cream join Leimert Park station’s new Markets at Metro food scene
LEIMERT PARK — The ceremonial pouring of libations to honor ancestors marked the official launch of Markets at Metro at the Leimert Park K Line […]
ICE patrols in South LA’s Black neighborhoods spark unity with Latino community
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — More than 30 community organizations in the Los Angeles area pledged a unified front in opposition to the ongoing immigration raids […]
Inglewood breaks ground on $240 million new high school campus with tech-forward facilities
INGLEWOOD — Leaders from across the city attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new $240 million Inglewood High School campus June 24. Attendees were welcomed […]