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State lawmakers move to rein in private detention facilities
By Peter Schurmann Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — There is a video circulating widely on social media in which a man…
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Proposition 39 puts state at center of voter ID debate
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Questions about election security, voter access and public confidence in elections have become…
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Recovery and motherhood go hand in hand for former addicts
By Elizabeth Aguilera Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Toddler Osiah Lawing climbed onto his mother’s lap as she talked about…
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County to provide aid to businesses hurt by warehouse fire
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors approved a motion Aug. 4 to increase penalties for…
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County to review Measure B tax funds for hospitals
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Despite concerns from some hospitals about a possible loss of funding, the…
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Compton Unified School District bond ratings are upgraded
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District continues to make strides in increasing its…
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Carson officials reject study to form own school district
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer CARSON — City officials have soundly rejected a proposed ballot measure to study forming…
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Advocates push voter protection measures ahead of November
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — With less than three months until the general election, Darius Kemp, executive…
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County reaches settlement with Walmart over consumer protections
Wave Staff and Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has announced that a pre-litigation settlement of consumer protection…
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Renowned Black author to compete for prestigious fiction award
By Jill Lawless Contributing Writer LONDON (AP) — Award-winning Black author Marlon James is in the running again for the…
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