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Paramount, Bellflower renew contracts with Sheriff’s Dept.

By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer LAKEWOOD — Deputies from the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station will patrol the neighboring cities of Bellflower…

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BOOK CORNER: Former prison inmate writes about his life behind bars

By Marissa WellsContributing Writer“What Kind of Bird Can’t Fly: A Memoir of Resilience and Resurrection,” by Dorsey Nunn with Lee…

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This Week in Black History

July 6, 2002 Former Compton resident Serena Williams wins her first Wimbledon tennis tournament, defeating her sister Venus, to win…

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STREET BEAT: Do you think there will ever be reparations for slavery?

Lance Wedlock Long Beach “No. They’re already trying to hide the history of slavery.  If they gave reparations, that would…

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Character actor Bill Cobbs dies at age 90

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Bill Cobbs, a prolific character actor who had a long career in Hollywood with…

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Jenesse Center works to combat domestic violence, hate

By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — One in five women and one in seven men across California will…

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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Introducing the Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2025

By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Fantasia, Sherri Shepherd, the Isley Brothers, Misty Copeland, Glynn Turman, Courtney B. Vance, Nia Long,…

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Former MTA land becomes mixed-use development

Wave Wire Services BOYLE HEIGHTS — A former vacant site has been developed into a mixed-use complex, providing about 76…

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METRO DIGEST: Briggs steps down from L.A. Police Commission

Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — William Briggs is stepping down from the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners…

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City to offer free summer outdoor concert series

Wave Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city’s Summer Sounds Free Outdoor Concert Series returns for 2024 on select Sunday…

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