A newly reintroduced bill in the House of Representatives aims to provide $100 billion in direct assistance to first-time, first-generation homebuyers, says Congresswoman Maxine Waters, […]
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L.A. councilman to face embezzlement, perjury charges tied to wife’s business
LOS ANGELES — A preliminary hearing date is scheduled to be set Aug. 14 for City Councilman Curren Price, who is charged with theft by […]
Caribbean carnival brings lights, music and culture to Crenshaw Boulevard
CRENSHAW — The annual L.A. Carnival on the Shaw will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. June 29 in the Crenshaw District of South […]
LAPD chief defends officers after 52 injured during protests
LOS ANGELES — Police Chief Jim McDonnell is defending his agency’s handling of the recent immigration-enforcement protests, which sparked some allegations of excessive force and […]
New Black cultural district could make South L.A. a model for the nation
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — California is moving forward with plans to create a black cultural district in South Los Angeles, backed by $3 million in […]
Los Angeles proclaims Cheech Marin Day as actor urges Chicano artists to raise their voices
LOS ANGELES — The City Council proclaimed June 20 as “Cheech Marin Day” to honor the Chicano comedian, actor and art collector, coinciding with the […]
Vegan pizza and hip-hop ice cream join Leimert Park station’s new Markets at Metro food scene
LEIMERT PARK — The ceremonial pouring of libations to honor ancestors marked the official launch of Markets at Metro at the Leimert Park K Line […]
FBI investigates Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez after gang video
CUDAHY — A member of the City Council has come under fire for a social media video post advocating for “violent street gangs to confront […]
Author Shequeta Smith teaches kids to create comics in virtual summer boot camp
LOS ANGELES — What better way for aspiring writers to spend their summer break than with a new virtual comic book writing summer boot camp […]
ICE patrols in South LA’s Black neighborhoods spark unity with Latino community
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — More than 30 community organizations in the Los Angeles area pledged a unified front in opposition to the ongoing immigration raids […]