By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Although hair salons and barbershops have been allowed to reopen for business in L.A. County, some Black establishments […]
Category: Lead Stories
Inglewood principal reportedly quits post
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The principal of Centinela Elementary School has resigned, 2 Urban Girls has learned. Albert de Leon, who was placed […]
Oversight commission calls for sheriff’s resignation
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Escalating its war of words with Sheriff Alex Villanueva, the county’s Civilian Oversight Commission unanimously approved a resolution condemning […]
Ice Cube’s Trump connection has some shaking their heads
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire To Sean Broadus and his brother Evan, Ice Cube was more than an icon. He was someone to admire […]
Free internet access comes to public housing complexes
By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer WATTS — Residents of four Los Angeles county public housing communities in Watts will receive six months of free internet […]
Fight for the mall isn’t over yet
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer BALDWIN HILLS — The leaders of Downtown Crenshaw will hold a “Crenshaw Mall Takeover” event from 5 to 8 p.m. […]
Inglewood sets public hearing on rent relief funds
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The City Council will conduct a public hearing at 2 p.m. Oct. 20 to receive public comment for new […]
Residents cry foul over Exide bankruptcy deal
Federal approval of plan would allow firm to avoid paying costs for cleanup By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — Residents of Southeast Los Angeles […]
LAPD arrests 76 celebrating Lakers fans
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Extensive cleanup work Oct. 12 in downtown Los Angeles following a wave of destruction that accompanied an impromptu mass […]
Nonprofit art program engages Leimert Park community
Q&A KAREN MACK By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — There is nothing ordinary about LA Commons. Far from it. Founded in 2003, by […]