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Residents recall pain, anger of ’92 riots
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Thirty years later, people who were there still recall the shock…
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What’s next for L.A.?
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — What’s next for Los Angeles after a 30-year remembrance of the…
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Pop-up market brings fresh food to South L.A.
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — After moving to Los Angeles from Maryland nine years ago, Carmen…
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Poet believes in healing power of words
By Erin Herriford Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — More than a year after she read a poem at the inauguration…
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L.A. RIOTS REVISITED: Events planned to commemorate anniversary of 1992 civic unrest
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Thirty years after the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles resulted in…
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Film festival to salute John Singleton’s legacy
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — The legacy of the late African American filmmaker John Singleton will be…
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Avant killer sentenced to 150 years in prison
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A two-time convict who fatally shot Jacqueline Avant, the wife of celebrated music executive…
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Judge clears way for Bruce’s Beach transfer
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles Superior Court ruling April 15 officially clears the way…
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Program targets health of residents near Exide plant
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BOYLE HEIGHTS — Asthma runs deep in Alicia Cruz’s family and lead particles mixed with…
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DANCING ON AIR: Debbie Allen Dance Academy gets new home in Mid-City area
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Celebrities and other civic dignitaries turned out April 9 for the grand…
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