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Compton files legal claim against Sheriff’s Dept.
Precursor to lawsuit accuses department of ‘minutes fraud’ By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — City officials announced they intend to file a claim against Los […]
Odd-shaped parcels raise Exide cleanup costs
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — A contract worth $82 million to cleanup residential properties with unusual shapes and difficult to access for crews […]
Despite Chauvin’s conviction, death toll rises
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Ma’Khia Bryant, Andrew Brown Jr., Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo and Michael Hughes have two things in […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: New films, specials memorialize ‘Black Wall Street’
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer One of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history occurred 100 years ago, May 31-June 1, 1921. Known […]
‘In the face of injustice …’
One-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death marked by legislation and demonstrations By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Activists rallied outside Los Angeles City […]
‘Do you plan to attend events with large crowds?’
STREET BEAT Antoine Page Corona “Yes. As soon as I can. My mother and grandmother are vaccinated so I’m good. I can’t wait to get […]
Officials provide update on Exide cleanup efforts
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — Residents living near the former Exide Technologies battery recycling plant berated staff from the state Department of Toxic […]
Paycheck protection loan is last chance for struggling business
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LINCOLN HEIGHTS — The Paycheck Protection Program is nearing its May 31 end and My Dream’s Salon owner Gerardo Castellanos […]
This Week in Black History
May 27, 1958 Ernest Green, who joined eight black classmates in challenging racial segregation in public schools, becomes the first member of the “Little Rock […]