Lead Stories
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Activist James Lawson lauded for life of service
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council honored civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson Sept. 19, three days…
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Central Avenue Jazz Festival returns as live event
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Central Avenue has a rich musical history that dates back to…
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Black Lives Matter calls for police chief’s dismissal
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The local chapter of Black Lives Matter and relatives of people killed by the…
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‘Mothers in Mourning’ lead protest against city’s handgun violence
By Aldon Thomas Stiles Contributing Writer WATTS — Elected officials, community leaders and concerned citizens took to the streets Sept.…
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Supervisors call for symposium on street takeover events
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Street takeovers have moved up significantly on the priority list of the…
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Mayor calls on Black families to ‘step up’ on homelessness
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As the city’s homeless crisis continues, Mayor Karen Bass said it’s time…
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‘Smash-‘n-grabs’ sparking promise of jobs, training
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES —The increasing number of smash-and-grab robberies at retail outlets in the area has…
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Ground broken on South L.A. housing project
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Surrounded by more than 50 community members and stakeholders, co-developers…
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Memorial honors victims of fatal Uber crash
Wave Wire Services SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A ghost tire memorial was placed Aug. 31 at the intersection where three…
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Museum reveals ‘hidden history’ of Black trailblazers
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The first thing a visitor notices when approaching the Hidden History Museum…
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