By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Advocates for low-income tenants affected by COVID-19 are praising the state’s government decision to increase funds from […]
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Pandemic had major impact on Southeast area, survey says
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The learning loss and psychological toll incurred by children in low-income Latino families in Southeast Los Angeles […]
Area cities begin conducting public meetings again
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Several area cities are beginning to reopen city council meetings to the public while others are maintaining […]
Outdoor dining may continue after pandemic is over
Area cities consider options that helped many restaurants survive coronavirus By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer WHITTIER — Outdoor dining has become an effective tool to […]
Commerce motel converted to homeless housing
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer COMMERCE — A former motel that fell victim to the economic slowdown inflicted by COVID-19 has been purchased by Los […]
Odd-shaped parcels raise Exide cleanup costs
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — A contract worth $82 million to cleanup residential properties with unusual shapes and difficult to access for crews […]
Officials provide update on Exide cleanup efforts
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — Residents living near the former Exide Technologies battery recycling plant berated staff from the state Department of Toxic […]
Paycheck protection loan is last chance for struggling business
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LINCOLN HEIGHTS — The Paycheck Protection Program is nearing its May 31 end and My Dream’s Salon owner Gerardo Castellanos […]
Lead-paint cleanup resumes near Exide
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — After a yearlong recess caused by mandated shutdowns to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Los Angeles County […]
Engineers say Lynwood High was ‘poorly built’
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — An engineering firm hired by the Lynwood Unified School District to study the safety of structures at Lynwood […]