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Jan- 2025 -23 JanuaryBook Corner
BOOK CORNER: New book tells the story of Haiti’s king Henry Cristophe
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe” by…
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23 JanuaryThis Week in Black History
This Week in Black History Jan. 23, 1977
Alex Haley’s award-winning narrative “Roots” is adapted for television in a landmark mini-series that would explore Black people’s forced journey…
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16 JanuaryLead Stories
Fires force officials to move King Parade to Feb. 17
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Organizers of the annual Kingdom Day Parade honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King…
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16 JanuaryCommunity
2025-26 state budget unveiled amid wildfire crisis
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Standing in for Gov. Gavin Newsom, state Department of Finance Director…
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16 JanuaryCommunity
Barbara Lee reflects on her career as she leaves Congress
From California Black Media WASHINGTON — Outgoing U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, expressed deep gratitude to her constituents and marked…
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16 JanuaryCommunity
Recovery centers assist victims of Eaton, Palisades fires
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A pair of disaster recovery centers opened Jan. 14, offering local and federal resources…
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16 JanuaryEarl Ofari Hutchinson
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Playing blame-game politics doesn’t put out fires
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Let me get this straight. A fire official publicly stated that if Los Angeles…
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16 JanuaryCommunity
Charges filed against eight fire-related looting suspects
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Eight people who allegedly looted homes during the massive fires in Altadena and Pacific…
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16 JanuaryCommunity
Fire chief defends pre-deployment decisions preceding fires
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Fire Chief Kristin Crowley defended pre-deployment decisions made by the agency prior to last…
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16 JanuaryLead Stories
Calming winds allow firefighters to extend lines of containment
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Calming winds have allowed firefighters to get a better handle on two…
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