COVID-19 pandemic
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Lead Stories
LAPD response to protests draws sharp criticism
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez said the Los Angeles Police Department’s response to last year’s…
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East Los Angeles
Area cities to receive federal funds from rescue plan
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Cities in Southeast Los Angeles County are poised to claim a slice…
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Lead Stories
Civic leaders seek equity in rescue fund relief
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — If local leaders have their way, funds from the American Rescue…
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West Hollywood
West Hollywood officials reflect on COVID anniversary
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — City officials are reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus emergency in the…
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Lead Stories
Crime victims feel system fails them, survey says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A majority of violent crime victims in Los Angeles County feel the criminal justice…
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Health
Birthing center finds right location in South L.A.
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — It is no exaggeration to call Kindred Space LA an oasis.…
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East Los Angeles
Education advocate has students’ best interests at heart
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer DOWNEY — For education advocate Mary Johnson, the COVID-19 pandemic brought a new chapter in…
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Lead Stories
Grocery, pharmacy workers receive hazard pay raise
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has finalized an emergency ordinance to require large grocery and pharmacy…
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East Los Angeles
Lynwood community discusses school district online
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — A panel with a former Lynwood High School administrator, a teacher, community activists…
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Entertainment
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Oyelowo’s ‘The Water Man’ to open 29th annual PAFF
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer The 29th Pan African Film Festival, considered America’s largest and most prestigious Black film festival…
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