SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom and members of the state Legislature are making plans to redraw the state’s congressional district maps if Republican-majority states like […]
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Black teen beaten by group outside Simi Valley theater; police officer’s son among suspects
SIMI VALLEY — Outrage and calls for justice continue to roil Simi Valley after cellphone footage captured a brutal assault on Michael Robinson, an 18-year-old […]
Repeat sex offender caught sniffing woman at Burbank Walmart
BURBANK, Calif. — A registered sex offender with a history of similar offenses was arrested July 22 after surveillance cameras caught him reportedly sniffing a […]
L.A. County launches coordinated push to address chronic student absenteeism
LOS ANGELES — County officials will unveil a comprehensive effort to tackle persistent student absenteeism rates that remain elevated from pre-pandemic levels, framing attendance as […]
Sharp rise in Black youth suicide rates in California alarms mental health advocates
SACRAMENTO — There has been a sharp rise in suicide rates among Black and other youth of color in California and across the United States. […]
Oversight panel to host forum on Sheriff’s Department ICE cooperation
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission will convene a virtual public forum Aug. 7 to examine local law enforcement’s role […]
Kamala Harris says no to governor race, commits to public service outside office
LOS ANGELES — The race to be California’s next governor became more focused July 30 when former Vice President Kamala Harris ended months of speculation […]
Sen. Alex Padilla’s new immigration bill expands green card eligibility
LOS ANGELES — Amid weeks of federal immigration enforcement activity in the Southland, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla has announced legislation intended to expand existing pathways […]
Bipartisan California reparations bill advances to compensate victims of racial eminent domain
SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood, has won bipartisan support for her bill aimed at helping victims of racially motivated eminent domain — and their […]
Why Black small businesses in Los Angeles can’t afford to ignore AI anymore: The Bottom Line
For Black business owners trying to survive rising costs, thinning margins and tough competition, there’s one resource sitting in plain sight that too many still […]