LOS ANGELES — County officials will unveil a comprehensive effort to tackle persistent student absenteeism rates that remain elevated from pre-pandemic levels, framing attendance as […]
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South L.A. could lose Black council seat as Price’s Latino deputy emerges in 9th District
LOS ANGELES — The 9th Council District on the Los Angeles City Council has been represented by a Black elected official for more than 60 […]
Trump forms federal task force to oversee L.A. Olympics in 2028
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Aug. 5 that established a federal task force to oversee the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic […]
Eaton Fire Summit focuses on supporting Black elders
PASADENA — Dozens of community service organizations, local leaders, advocates and fire survivors gathered Aug. 2 at the Pasadena Hilton for the Eaton Fire Senior […]
L.A. County launches program to cut wildfire rebuilding costs, speed permits
LOS ANGELES – Wildfire survivors in unincorporated areas can rebuild their homes faster and cheaper under a comprehensive recovery program launched by Los Angeles County […]
California officials mobilize after court blocks ICE raids in L.A.
LOS ANGELES – California immigrant rights organizations and officials are taking action following the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ Aug. 2 decision to maintain restrictions […]
Metro honors rapper Nipsey Hussle with limited TAP cards and renamed Hyde Park Station
LOS ANGELES — Metro will temporarily rename Hyde Park Station to “Nipsey Hussle Station” from Aug. 15 through Aug. 31 and release 12,000 limited-edition TAP […]
Young volunteers celebrate Tuskegee Airmen, serve seniors in Baldwin Village
BALDIWN VILLAGE — Excitement and anticipation filled the air July 27 at Jim Gilliam Park where the 11th annual Global Day of Compassion was held […]
Kamala Harris says no to governor race, commits to public service outside office
LOS ANGELES — The race to be California’s next governor became more focused July 30 when former Vice President Kamala Harris ended months of speculation […]
South L.A. community protests persist as fears deepen despite ICE pullout
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Several community organizations united on July 29 to “Reclaim Our Streets” and reinforce demands that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel […]