Within the space of 24 hours last week, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the county Board of Supervisors announced a package of aid and […]
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Do Black Americans belong in immigration protests? The debate heats up in L.A.
LOS ANGELES — The mass immigration raids across Los Angeles County in the past month have sparked protests and demonstrations across the region. The area […]
As immigration raids continue, who’s in charge of Los Angeles?
“This is the federal seizure of power,” according to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who emphasizes that the Trump administration has federalized the National Guard, […]
Michael Jackson estate executors are fighting daughter Paris’ latest challenge
LOS ANGELES — The long-running administration of Michael Jackson’s estate has entered another contentious phase, as co-executors John Branca and John McClain filed a new […]
Actor details his Tyler Perry $260 million lawsuit: ‘I couldn’t stay silent anymore’
Derek Dixon, the actor who filed a $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Tyler Perry, is speaking out for the first time about his experience […]
At Crenshaw summit, Black Lives Matter commemorates 12 years and international growth
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Black Lives Matter has reached its 12th anniversary, and the organization’s co-founder and prominent scholar-activist, Dr. Melina Abdullah, says the movement […]
L.A. Mayor Bass launches cash assistance program for families affected by immigration raids
LOS ANGELES — Immigrant families impacted by ongoing immigration raids will receive a free cash card under a new program announced last week by Mayor […]
Los Angeles health officials warn blocking undocumented immigrants will have ‘massive impact’
LOS ANGELES — County health officials are warning of widespread negative consequences for community health and safety following the Trump administration’s decision to bar undocumented […]
L.A. County residents urged to share deputy gang experiences in online survey
LOS ANGELES — Area residents can share their knowledge of corrupt sheriff deputies as part of a new outreach initiative sponsored by the county sheriff’s […]
Los Angeles homelessness prevention program shows mixed results in early study
LOS ANGELES – A program designed to prevent homelessness in LA County reduced participants’ likelihood of entering shelters by 71% compared to eligible people who […]