On May 29, 1973, Los Angeles witnessed a transformative moment in its history when Tom Bradley was elected as the city’s first Black mayor. Bradley’s […]
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Memorial Day ceremony goes on after veterans statue vandalized in Paramount
PARAMOUNT — In one of numerous Memorial Day events held around the Southland May 26, the Paramount Elks Club’s annual “Honoring and Remembering” ceremony was […]
New study links marijuana dispensaries to increased teen psychosis, depression
Teens living in areas with a higher number of cannabis retailers are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health disorders, including psychosis, depression and […]
L.A. wildfire victims left waiting as refund checks bounce back — county blames invalid addresses
Many Los Angeles County wildfire victims are still waiting for property tax refunds as checks meant to provide relief are being returned undelivered. According to […]
Jack Kent Cooke scholarship awarded to standout community college student at ELAC
MONTEREY PARK — An East Los Angeles College student has been named a 2025 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholar. Biology major Prisma Santiago is […]
With all the hype, what’s the truth about crypto?: The Bottom Line
Cryptocurrency giant Bitcoin shattered records last week, surging above $112,000 per coin and capturing attention from Wall Street to Main Street. With everyone from U.S. […]
Despite declining approval ratings, Trump maintains support from loyalists: The Hutchinson Report
His approval rating ties his rating at this point in his first term — worse than any other president in recorded history. That was the […]
California lawmakers hear from NAACP, AKAs, Black women’s groups on reparations, voting rights and more
SACRAMENTO — Several influential, Black-focused organizations from across California convened in May 19 to engage with elected officials and lobby for specific policies that would […]
Pieces of a Dream’s ‘We Got This’ reflects on 50 years of unity through music: BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS
“What’s the point of doing what we do if we can’t bring joy and unity to others?” asks Curtis Harmon, drummer and founding member of […]
