By John W. Davis Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Opening a new business is always a risky venture. Opening one in the midst of a pandemic […]
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EYES ON THE PRIZE: Downtown Crenshaw proposes community stakeholders pool funds to buy plaza
By Shirley Hawkins, Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — A major architectural firm has teamed up with a local group to design new plans for the Baldwin Hills […]
Postal service cuts designed to thwart voting by mail, critics say
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire President Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire to dismantle the U.S. Postal Service or revamp the agency […]
Pandemic takes its toll on small business owners
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer DOWNEY — For media producer Luis Dominguez, jobs filming weddings, baptisms and quinceañera ceremonies came to a screeching halt in […]
Leimert Park bike shop fills a need for cyclists
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Adé E. Neff is an avid cyclist who rides his bike everywhere. It’s his sole means of […]
Culver City helps businesses maximize outdoor space
By Cynthia Gibson, Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — City officials and local business organizations have closed down streets and have issued outdoor permits to help restaurant […]
Town hall participants learn how to receive financial help
By Shirley Hawkins, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — With thousands of residents reeling from losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic and who are now […]
Earthquake faults still at center of development dispute
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A coalition of local stakeholders voiced their opposition July 22 to a plan to develop two skyscrapers near the […]
Woman brings fresh food to Leimert Park residents
LEIMERT PARK — Four years ago, Olympia Auset was at her wit’s end. She was taking a two-hour round-trip bus ride just to buy fresh […]
Grant program offers assistance for small business owners
LYNWOOD — With food sales plummeting more than 50% since the coronavirus pandemic hit Lynwood, micro entrepreneurs Ana Morales and her husband Miguel negotiated a […]