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Caltrans upgrades to disrupt Downey traffic from spring on

By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer DOWNEY — Traffic in the city is expected to increase on weekends this spring and…

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Pope: LGBT blessings are to individuals, not approval of unions


LA Independent News Services Pope Francis has defended a Vatican document on blessings for same-sex couples but said they were…

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Could George Gascón Win Re-Election?

Strange dynamics of the race almost make Gascón look brilliant Despite dismal approval ratings, Los Angeles County District Attorney George…

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‘Tippecanoe and Taylor, too’

Could Swift be looking at making history beyond the Grammys? The political consultant who helped elect Bill Clinton president says…

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City Council eliminates ‘no street vending zones’

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council rescinded so-called “no street vending zones” Feb. 6 in place since…

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Men’s hiking group fosters health, fellowship

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — On the first Saturday of each month, dozens of Black men gather…

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Advocates demand action on state’s water crisis

By Maxim Elramsisy  Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Last month, Groundswell for Water Justice, a grassroots advocacy group, joined civil rights…

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Assembly speaker discusses priorities, problems for 2024 

By Antonio Ray Harvey  Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas shared his legislative priorities and vision for the…

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California Black Caucus introduces reparations package

By Antonio Ray Harvey  Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus have announced plans to introduce…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Time to put an end to street takeovers 

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist On three different occasions I have witnessed in a street takeover.  The first time…

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