By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The 29th annual Empowerment Congress Summit conducted virtually Jan. 15, was centered around reimagining civic commitment […]
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Researchers say ‘gangs’ of sheriff’s deputies are real
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In an extensive report analyzing more than a dozen secret subgroups at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, researchers […]
Magic of Christmas rocks small town in new romance
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer Kelly Benson has spent the last five years in Chicago, hiding from her childhood crush, Gabe, who brought […]
Attorney receives year of probation after courthouse arrest
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Local attorney Jaaye Person-Lynn, who is usually in a courtroom defending his clients, was sentenced himself Jan. […]
High Fidelity Records provides music for the ears
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer WEST ADAMS — COVID-19 can’t stop the music. While some record stores in Los Angeles have had to close their […]
Police seek clues in death of Inglewood teen at local park
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The city of Inglewood recorded its first homicide of 2021 on Jan. 5. A 20-year-old man, identified as Andrew […]
Sheriff’s Dept. engages in Cudahy public safety dialogue
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer CUDAHY — The East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station hosted a virtual town hall meeting Jan. 7 to discuss public safety […]
City plans donation drive for MLK service day
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city of West Hollywood will continue its tradition of joining hundreds of communities across the country in a […]
Gascón’s attempt at reforms draws judicial rebuke
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge denied a request Jan. 11 by Los Angeles prosecutors to dismiss allegations and enhancements that could send […]
Activists call for city to end homeless camp sweeps
By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — Activists are calling for the city of Los Angeles to halt homeless encampment sweeps, especially in the […]