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Official accuses Sheriff’s Dept. of blocking investigations
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department consistently obstructs investigations into its conduct and fails to follow the law, according […]
Newsom should nominate Black for Senate seat
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer The fight to have a Black women appointed to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect […]
Emergency grants proposed for Hollywood Theatre Row
By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell has proposed a COVID-19 emergency grant program for theater businesses in District 13, […]
WeHo produces video to say ‘Happy Holidays’
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — Traditionally, the city celebrates the holiday season each year with a special holiday card featuring the contributions of a […]
Paycheck protection loans help small businesses survive
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer HIGHLAND PARK — At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic last April, Antigua Bread’s owners Dennis and Miguel Hernandez shuffled […]
Lakers, Clippers ready to play after short offseason
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Seventy-two days after they hoisted the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy above their heads, the Los Angeles Lakers will […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Davis, Boseman shine in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer The long gestating film version of two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s play, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is at last […]
Compton council approves bond measure for street repairs
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Despite being named the state’s riskiest city, a divided City Council passed a controversial $45 million street […]
Local cafe provides free meals to homebound seniors
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — When COVID-19 unraveled Los Angeles in March, forcing a “Safer at Home” edict from the mayor’s office, […]