Lead Stories
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Community celebrates 81st birthday of ‘mayor of Leimert’
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Business owners and long-time residents gathered Dec. 26 to celebrate the 81st…
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2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Gentrification fears drove fight over mall sale
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Like many malls in Los Angeles and across the country, 2021 was…
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Distrust fuels resistance to vaccines
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer Throughout her career in information technology Madeline managed people. She made complicated decisions with…
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Hundreds turn out for Spike Lee book signing
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — More than 400 fans lined up outside Malik Books at the Westfield…
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County OKs Bruce’s Beach land transfer
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors Dec. 21 approved a state grant deed modification that…
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Plan to boost broadband targets South L.A.
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Parts of South Los Angeles will benefit from a statewide plan…
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Embattled councilman’s trial date set for August
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The corruption case against suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and a former…
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Soulful Santa is back spreading cheer this season
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When Brian Butler recently strolled into a restaurant dressed as jovial Santa…
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Local merchants offer unique items for Christmas gifts
By Victoria Moore Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — For Black entrepreneurs in Leimert Park Village and surrounding areas, offering affordable…
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City’s first Black councilwoman honored with library dedication
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The first Black woman to serve on the Los Angeles City…
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