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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberFeatures
This Week in Black History
December 25, 1760 Jupiter Hammon became the first African-American published writer when a poem he wrote, “An Evening Thought,” appeared…
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22 DecemberEast Los Angeles
De León continues to defy calls for his resignation
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council began its winter recess Dec. 13 after two tumultuous meetings, with…
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22 DecemberCulver City
Bonin takes last shot at de León in lengthy Twitter post
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Former City Councilman Mike Bonin, whose son was the target of racist comments in…
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22 DecemberCoronavirus Digest
Health officials concerned about winter ‘tripledemic’
By Maxim Elaramsisy Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Physicians and public health officials are raising alarms about a “tripledemic”…
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22 DecemberHollywood
Sunset hike held in memory of Griffith Park mountain lion
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A memorial sunset hike was held Dec. 18 in Griffith Park to celebrate the…
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22 DecemberOpinion
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Shattering the myth on Black suicides
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Writer One of legendary comedian and social activist Dick Gregory’s often told jokes about Blacks…
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22 DecemberEntertainment
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: ‘Def Comedy Jam Collection’ offers laughs galore
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer When “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam” premiered on HBO in the winter of 1992, the…
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22 DecemberLead Stories
Rapper’s killer asks judge to reduce charge
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES – A judge rejected a defense motion Dec. 19 to have a first-degree murder conviction…
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19 DecemberOpinion
STREET BEAT: ‘What should be at the top of the new mayor’s agenda?’
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at the Ladera Shopping Center.
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19 DecemberHollywood
Pony ride operator defends handling of animals
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The owner of Griffith Park’s longtime pony rides attraction defended his handling of the…
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