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Lynwood gets state funds to clear property for development

By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — The city has announced it could receive more than $5 million from the…

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Ridley-Thomas trial date pushed back to November

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The federal criminal trial for suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas on bribery and conspiracy…

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SPORTS DIGEST: Move to Big 10 is about more than just the money

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Sure, the move is about money, but what’s wrong with that? USC and UCLA shook…

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BOOK CORNER: Author’s first book sheds light on ‘Mindless Behaviors’

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Mindless Behaviors: Breaking Through Unseen Barriers,” by Beatrice Adenodi, is a thought-provoking book offering different…

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COMPTON ROUNDUP: New city councilman sponsors free gasoline giveaway

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Some local residents received some much needed relief at the pump with…

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Requests for concealed-weapon permits skyrocket

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The number of people applying for concealed-weapon permits in Los Angeles County has begun…

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Area around Exide plant could be Superfund site

By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — A perimeter with properties impacted by lead pollution from the Exide Technologies plant…

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Ground broken for 5.5-mile path for bikes, walkers

Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A host of local officials broke ground July 6 on an ambitious…

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THE Q&A: Community Coalition’s Retana wants to move the needle

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Alberto Retana is all in. As the president and CEO of Community Coalition, a nonprofit organization…

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PASTOR’S CORNER: Christian love never fails

By Rev. O.L. Johnson Religion Writer Why is there such a proliferation of deaths from mass shootings in our country…

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