Opinion News
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: One year after the flames, Altadena still suffers
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist One year ago, Altadena burned. One year later Altadena still burns. This time it’s…
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STREET BEAT: ‘What are you looking forward to in 2026?’
Debra Bright-Laney Los Angeles “I’m just grateful to be able to see 2026. I’m launching a new business and I…
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Los Angeles police are still shooting too many people
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Mayor Karen Bass called the report “disturbing.” It was more, much more, than that.…
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STREET BEAT: ‘What will you remember the most about 2025?’
Tiffany Jones Los Angeles “The realization that Black women were right about the election, society and life. Always believe Black…
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Trump’s rant against Somalis is too typical of the president
By Erin Aubry Kaplan Guest Columnist I confess, every December I look forward to drowning out the bad news of…
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Reiner received mental health care minorities don’t get
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Accused double murderer Nick Reiner, in a rare lucid moment, said something that hit…
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STREET BEAT: ‘What does Kwanzaa mean to you?’
Zoe Ridgeway Culver City “Me and my mom celebrated Kwanzaa two years ago and we celebrated all seven days. It…
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Black men sleeping on sidewalks is all-too common
The “where do they go “question has been the perennial question asked every time cities make periodic sweeps of homeless…
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STREET BEAT: ‘When do you start holiday shopping?’
Sh’Nita McMichael Inglewood “Normally, people shop closer to the date, but I shop the first week of December early in…
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