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STREET BEAT: ‘Would you cross a picket line?’

Los Angeles “No. I’m not in a union, but I think I would try to respect people trying to get…

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Suspects sought for painting swastikas on parked vehicles

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Authorities are investigating several vandalism/hate crimes involving unknown suspects spray painting swastikas on vehicles…

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Lawmakers to weigh in on reparations

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer CARSON — Sometime next year, the California Legislature is expected to act on a report…

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Black leaders pay tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein

By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Condolences and tributes poured in from California’s Black community after the death…

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New state law increases penalties for trafficking children

By Antonio Ray Harvey  Contributing Writer  SACRAMENTO — Legislation that makes trafficking of a minor for purposes of a commercial…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Building Black wealth is no easy task 

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist African Americans have been lectured to, hectored, harangued, shamed and whipsawed for eternity over…

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Ridley-Thomas asks to remain free while awaiting appeal

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Former elected official Mark Ridley-Thomas has filed papers asking to be allowed to remain…

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Laphonza Butler sworn in to vacant U.S. Senate seat

Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Laphonza Butler was officially sworn in Oct. 3 to serve out the…

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Governor signs bill setting minimum wage for fast-food workers

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Surrounded by chanting and sign-waving workers at their union’s local office, Gov. Gavin Newsom…

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Environmental groups seek investigation of councilwoman

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD —A coalition of environmental groups have demanded California Attorney General Rob Bonta investigate…

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