By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer Dr. Joe G.N. “Skip” Garcia, is a world-renowned pulmonary physician-scientist, an endowed professor of medicine at the University of Arizona […]
Tag: COVID-19
Staff Sues Riverside Hospital for Inadequate COVID-19 Protections
USPS staffing shortages are exacerbating coronavirus concerns about social distancing. A group of staff at Riverside Community Hospital are suing the hospital for being asked […]
Mayor’s Fund raises $56 million for pandemic assistance
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, a philanthropic organization that is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, has raised more […]
Covenant House provides support for homeless youth
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Since 1998, Covenant House has been a nonprofit youth homeless shelter that provides sanctuary and support for homeless and trafficked […]
Local crypto currency business manages to survive pandemic
By John W. Davis Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — A black woman-owned business is prompting the adoption of crypto currency in Inglewood. Najah Roberts founded Crypto […]
Leaders call on Southeast residents to complete 2020 Census
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer HUNTINGTON PARK — Elected officials and community leaders from southeastern Los Angeles County came together for a press conference Aug. […]
Pandemic takes its toll on small business owners
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer DOWNEY — For media producer Luis Dominguez, jobs filming weddings, baptisms and quinceañera ceremonies came to a screeching halt in […]
Rx REPORT: The truth about face masks and COVID-19
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer Face masks have become part of our daily attire and protection against the spread of COVID-19. Medical experts predict that […]
Compton school board approves COVID-19 protocols
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District is charting its own path while planning to safely reopen the district’s 36 campuses […]
ON THE MONEY: What the doctor did not order: the Great Depression
By John Grace, Contributing Columnist Let me begin by acknowledging all of the front-line workers for your courage and dedication in occupations that pose a variety […]