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 […]
Category: Lead Stories
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 […]
They’re dancing in the streets of Leimert Park
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — On any given Saturday at 11 a.m., the sounds of African drums can be heard permeating the […]
UCLA Olympic champ Rafer Johnson dies
Wave Wire Services SHERMAN OAKS — Olympic decathlon gold medalist Rafer Johnson, who lit the torch at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to open the […]
State NAACP appoints Huffman’s replacement
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Rick Callender, former president of the San Jose-Silicon Valley NAACP and current CEO of the Santa Clara […]
Panel seeks to reduce racial disparities in LAPD stops
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Commission voted Nov. 17 to continue to explore ways to reduce racial disparities in traffic […]
Group opposed to Crenshaw mall sale turns up heat
Downtown Crenshaw has seven-day plan to pressure mall owner to cancel sale By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — A coalition of grassroots activists, Black […]