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South L.A. funeral homes overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The sharp increase in COVID-19 cases has overwhelmed the funeral home…

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The Kobe Bryant I still remember

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist “Our responsibility is more than putting a ball in a basket.”…

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Trump’s supporters believe they are American patriots

By Starlett Quarles Contributing Columnist Like most of you, I was completely shocked when I saw the mob of Donald…

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Police leader issues call for action to slow gun violence

By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Police and community leaders publicly called for a ceasefire Jan. 22 in…

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Local poet faces another big stage — the Super Bowl

By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Amanda Gorman, the young poet who made a stunning debut at President…

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Coroner’s inquest to investigate death of Fred Williams III

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The second coroner’s inquest in two months, after the county went 30 years without…

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Restaurants can allow outdoor dining starting Jan. 29

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Outdoor restaurant dining will resume in Los Angeles County Jan. 29, but the county…

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‘Would you take the coronavirus vaccine tomorrow?’

Ian Foxx Los Angeles “I don’t usually take vaccines. To be honest, I don’t really trust the system. … Someone…

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New mystery thriller sheds light on Icelandic culture, DNA databases

BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer Twenty-seven-year-old Brynja Palsdottir, is a DNA scientist haunted by her brother’s disappearance. Now,…

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This Week in Black History

January 29, 2009 President Barack Obama signs his first bill as president of the United States. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair…

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