By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer PLAYA VISTA — COVID-19 has impacted thousands of business owners in Southern California who have been forced to close their […]
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Agent-turned-author writes book that inspires
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — Nicole Lynn made history when she became the first African-American female sports agent to represent a top draft […]
Nurse retires from Cedars-Sinai after 50 years
Independent Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Last week nurse Patsi Saoud took off her scrubs for the last time and retired after 50 years on […]
Official says COVID surge will continue through September
Wave Wire Service LOS ANGELES — Saying the area is enduring an “explosion” of COVID-19 infections, Los Angeles County’s public health director warned Aug. 7 […]
Businessman granted forgiveness from COVID loan
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer HIGHLAND PARK — Restaurant owner Dennis Hernandez recently got good news from the Small Business Administration. A loan of nearly […]
Delta variant continues to drive rise in COVID-19 cases
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to cause sharp increases in the number of new cases […]
Actress Viola Davis addresses Loyola graduates
Wave Wire Services INGLEWOOD — Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis urged graduates of Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School to live their lives bravely. […]
City considers requiring vaccinations for all employees
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City officials began hashing out details July 28 of a proposal to require all municipal employees to show proof […]
Sewage spill notification was late due to ‘multiple failures’
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The failure to more quickly notify the public of a 17-million-gallon sewage spill that ultimately closed beaches from El […]
Silent killer infiltrates the Black community
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer For reasons unknown, Alzheimer’s disease is disproportionately impacting the Black community and after decades of studying and researching […]