By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer The L.A. County public health department is urging people to cancel their Thanksgiving plans — even if they’re small. Director […]
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Plans to widen freeway delayed over home removal plan
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer DOWNEY — A plan to widen the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway could bulldoze up to 257 homes in Downey, […]
Hollywood neighborhood council opposes homeless ‘camping’ law
By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council has gone on record in opposition to a Los Angeles City […]
Lakers rebuild roster for another championship run
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Anyone who thought the Lakers wound stand pat this offseason and keep as much of its championship roster […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Monica chosen 2020 ‘Soul Train Awards’ Lady of Soul
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Grammy Award-winning singer, actress, philanthropist and entrepreneur Monica will be honored at the “2020 Soul Train Awards” headed our way […]
Community groups help needy families with turkey giveaway
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Inglewood residents turned out in droves for a turkey giveaway in the heart of the city Nov. 24. A […]
Group opposed to Crenshaw mall sale turns up heat
Downtown Crenshaw has seven-day plan to pressure mall owner to cancel sale By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — A coalition of grassroots activists, Black […]
State NAACP president steps down after 20 years at helm
By Laurel Rosenhall Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Political consultant Alice Huffman has resigned as president of the California NAACP after an election season in which […]
Trump’s Republican Party won’t change
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Weeks after Donald Trump decisively lost the election to Joe Biden not one top Republican official […]
City begins planting shade trees along MLK Boulevard
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A stretch of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is on its way to becoming a shady […]