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Cardroom workers, area cities protest attorney general’s actions
Compton Mayor Emma Sharif speaks during a protest against attorney general regulations to monopolize gaming industry Oct, 20. The protest was held outside the downtown […]
A public reckoning for public water and public power
By William W. Funderburk, Jr. Guest Columnist Los Angeles is facing a reckoning — not just with infrastructure, but with memory. On Oct. 14, I […]
Lone Black member of police panel steps down
Commissioner Erroll Southers, far left, leaves the Los Angeles Police Commission meeting after it was cut short following 45 minutes of public comment on Oct. […]
Lawmakers make their case for yes vote on Proposition 50
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at an August press conference announcing a special election for Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, Nov. 4. If approved […]
State creates first reparations agency in U.S.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Senate Bill 518 as members of the California Legislative Black Caucus look on. Pictured with Newsom are, from left, State Sens. […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Bodies found on city streets demand more attention
A Los Angeles County Medical Examiner vehicle is becoming a common sight as the number of people dying on the streets of Los Angeles continues […]
ON THE MONEY: Agility wins in your body, brain and balance sheet
By John Grace Contributing Columnist As my parents and my wife’s parents rolled into their 90s, we realized we might have been part of the […]
LAUSD students show strong gains in latest scores
Gov. Gavin Newsom, center, and Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, second from left, celebrate marked improvement on state standardized tests for Los […]
Business council summit explores climate solutions
Janisse Quiñones, chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, served on a panel at the 19th annual Sustainability Summit conducted […]