A new coalition of labor unions, community organizations, and elected officials is set to launch a campaign aimed at raising the minimum wage across Los […]
Category: Lead Stories
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 and youth fashion show, which […]
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 Compton High School. The new […]
California Assembly approves reparations bills to address housing disparities for descendants of enslaved people
SACRAMENTO—The California State Assembly has approved two bills aimed at addressing historic housing and property disparities experienced by descendants of enslaved people, moving the state […]
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 commencement at the Shrine Auditorium […]
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 California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed […]
With all the hype, what’s the truth about crypto?: The Bottom Line
Cryptocurrency giant Bitcoin shattered records last week, surging above $112,000 per coin and capturing attention from Wall Street to Main Street. With everyone from U.S. […]
Charles Rangel, Harlem’s political icon, remembered for 46 years of service and fight for justice
NEW YORK — Funeral services are pending for Charles Rangel, who represented Harlem and other parts of New York City in Congress for 46 years. […]
L.A. officials clear MacArthur park encampments, promise housing solutions
Los Angeles County officials announced they moved 69 homeless individuals from encampments around MacArthur Park into interim housing on May 14, marking the latest effort […]
Soulful Steps line dancing brings South LA together with moves, music and community spirit
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — When a person attends a J and J Soulful Steps dance class, they can look forward to an evening of […]