SACRAMENTO — Public schools across California are now required to inform students and families about available college scholarships through the California Kids Investment and Development […]
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California unveils plan to redraw districts, aims to flip five GOP seats
Surrounded by community leaders and Democratic politicians, California Governor Gavin Newsom Aug. 14 announced the ‘Election Rigging Response Act,’ which would allow legislators in the […]
TSA PreCheck expands facial recognition at 15 major U.S. airports for ID-free screening
Facial recognition technology is now in use for security screening at some of the nation’s busiest airports, with TSA’s PreCheck Touchless ID available at 15 […]
Halle Berry responds to ex-husband’s comments on their marriage with playful Instagram post
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, 58, addressed recent remarks made by her ex-husband, former MLB star David Justice, about their marriage in a lighthearted way […]
Los Angeles Conservancy resumes downtown walking tours showcasing city’s historic architecture
LOS ANGELES — The well-worn adage, “Nobody walks in L.A.,” which speaks to the population’s dependence on cars, isn’t exactly true. It turns out that […]
Immigrant advocates stage ‘community stoppage’ protest with major boycotts
LOS ANGELES — Immigrant-rights advocates undertook a daylong “community stoppage” Aug. 12 with a 24-hour boycott of various businesses, plus rallies opposing federal immigration enforcement […]
CicLAvia brings car-free open streets to Culver City, Mar Vista, Venice
CULVER CITY — CicLAvia will celebrate its 61th car-free open streets event catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health between 9 a.m. and […]
This Week in Black History: George Olden becomes first Black designer of a U.S. postage stamp
August 16, 1963: In a historic moment for American art and Black achievement, television and advertising executive George Olden became the first Black person to […]
Sha’Carri Richardson speaks out after airport arrest in dispute with boyfriend
Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has spoken publicly for the first time since her arrest last month at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The 24-year-old was taken into […]
Gladys Knight’s son alleges early dementia and elder abuse, raises concerns over touring
Gladys Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, has raised concerns about the legendary singer’s health, alleging she is suffering from early dementia and accusing her husband, William […]