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 […]
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Inglewood students disappointed about virtual learning
By John W. Davis, Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — When the new school year begins in the Inglewood Unified School District Aug. 24, students will be going […]
Inglewood school board puts bond measure on November ballot
INGLEWOOD — The Inglewood Unified School District will ask voters to approve a $240 million bond measure on the Nov. 3 ballot. The bond measure […]
School district, teachers reach start-of-year agreement
From City News Service LOS ANGELES — Members of the Los Angeles Unified School Board of Education heaped praise on distance-learning plans for the fall […]
Health official praises public as COVID-19 numbers start to drop
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county’s public health director says the closure of bars and elimination of indoor dining, along with cooperation from […]
Fauci encourages Blacks to take part in COVID-19 clinical tests
By Stacy Brown, NNPA Newswire WASHINGTON — African Americans should participate in clinical trials to find a cure for the coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci told a […]
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 […]
Rx REPORT: How COVID-19 can damage lungs
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer As a radiologist for the Medical Center Radiologist serving the Sentara Hospital System and Bon Secours Hospital System, Dr. Jose […]
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 […]
South L.A. arts academy receives $25,000 music grant
By Gerald Garth, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The White Hall Arts Academy has received a $25,000 grant from the Lewis Prize for Music. Founded in […]