Target CEO Brian Cornell was on Capitol Hill last week to meet with members of Congress, a meeting that included a small group of Congressional […]
Category: Lead Stories
Black Freedom Fund shifts from initiative to permanent California institution
SACRAMENTO — The California Black Freedom Fund, previously a five-year, $100-million initiative to ensure that Black power-building and movement-based organizations have the sustained investments and […]
L.A. County D.A. warns of 35-year sentences for illegal fireworks as July 4th celebrations canceled
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is warning residents they face up to 35 years in prison for illegal fireworks use, […]
Seven nonprofits receive $10 million to buy L.A. County properties for community businesses
LOS ANGELES—Seven nonprofits across Los Angeles County have acquired commercial properties with $10 million in grants aimed at preventing displacement and anchoring local businesses in […]
LAPD chief defends officers after 52 injured during protests
LOS ANGELES — Police Chief Jim McDonnell is defending his agency’s handling of the recent immigration-enforcement protests, which sparked some allegations of excessive force and […]
Vegan pizza and hip-hop ice cream join Leimert Park station’s new Markets at Metro food scene
LEIMERT PARK — The ceremonial pouring of libations to honor ancestors marked the official launch of Markets at Metro at the Leimert Park K Line […]
ICE patrols in South LA’s Black neighborhoods spark unity with Latino community
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — More than 30 community organizations in the Los Angeles area pledged a unified front in opposition to the ongoing immigration raids […]
Inglewood breaks ground on $240 million new high school campus with tech-forward facilities
INGLEWOOD — Leaders from across the city attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new $240 million Inglewood High School campus June 24. Attendees were welcomed […]
Disabled Californians rally at Capitol against in-home care cuts
SACRAMENTO — The California Disability Leadership Alliance held its “Day at the Capitol” event on June 16, organized to advocate for policies and services that […]
ICE raids empty South L.A. businesses as fear drives customers away: The Hutchinson Report
On June 18, I stood in the parking lot of a popular swap meet and shopper’s mall in South L.A. Normally, the parking lot would […]