By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Downtown Crenshaw announced this week that the sale of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza to New York real […]
Category: Lead Stories
Police seek help to quell huge spike in shootings
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Even in a year that has seen a dramatic rise in crime, last week was extreme […]
‘Keep the Seat:’
Governor asked to appoint Black woman senator to replace Harris By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Representatives of several Black women’s groups gathered […]
First COVID-19 vaccines arrive at LAX
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — With her co-workers cheering her on, an intensive-care unit nurse at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles received one of the […]
Opportunity zones are target of minority investments
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Local developer Martin Muoto is expanding his efforts to create affordable housing in Black and Latino communities […]
Community fridge opens to assist Inglewood residents
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The community fridge concept has increased in popularity due largely in part to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The fridge […]
Outgoing supervisor reflects on 30 years in politics
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — It’s the day before his last day as a member of the Los Angeles County Board of […]
County health system not yet overwhelmed by pandemic
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county reported more than 8,000 additional COVID-19 cases Dec. 7 and another hospitalization record, contributing to a spike […]
LAPD accused of excessive force outside mayor’s residence
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — An activist arrested during a protest outside Mayor Eric Garcetti’s official residence Dec. 6 criticized the Los Angeles Police […]
Deputies don’t testify in Guardado shooting inquiry
Four officers cite attorney’s advice while refusing to answer questions By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Four members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]