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 […]
Category: Lead Stories
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 […]
Warning: The sales spikes are real, but economic winds can shift quickly
For many business owners in Los Angeles, the last few months have likely been a welcome relief. Retail sales have increased, and it may […]
The conviction of Bobby Frank Cherry: This Week in Black History
A jury in Birmingham, Alabama, convicted former Ku Klux Klan member Bobby Frank Cherry of the 1963 murder of four girls in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. Cherry died […]
Watts metal scrap yard to shut down after felony hazardous waste charges
WATTS — A metal salvage and recycling yard adjacent to Jordan High School pleaded no contest May 20 to five felony counts of disposal […]