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New mystery thriller sheds light on Icelandic culture, DNA databases
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer Twenty-seven-year-old Brynja Palsdottir, is a DNA scientist haunted by her brother’s disappearance. Now, 20 years after his disappearance […]
This Week in Black History
January 29, 2009 President Barack Obama signs his first bill as president of the United States. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 revised […]
Two WeHo parks are certified as wildlife habitats
By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer WEST HOLLYWOOD — Two local parks — Formosa and Havenhurst — have become certified wildlife habitats through the National […]
Patrons donate to employees of iconic restaurant
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Loyal patrons of Hollywood’s Musso & Frank Grill have donated more than $100,000 to help the still-shuttered restaurant’s employees cover […]
Harvest Home offers help to pregnant homeless women
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Since 1985, the nonprofit Harvest Home has transformed the lives of homeless pregnant women and their children […]
Highland Park buildings considered for monument status
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer HIGHLAND PARK — Residents have nominated two local buildings for cultural monument status in hopes of protecting Chicano history from […]
Local food festival designed to help women-owned restaurants
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Now, more than ever, women are setting the food scene on fire in Los Angeles. More women are […]
Vaccinations necessary to end pandemic, experts warn
Health care workers, long-term care residents receive priority for vaccine By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — According to National Institute of Allergy […]
America’s system is rigged so minority can rule
By Jesse Jackson Sr. Guest Columnist The majority does not rule in the United States. The foundation of any democracy — one person, one vote […]