Former President Donald Trump appears at the Republican National Convention July 15 with a bandaged ear following an assassination attempt on his life July 13. To his left is Republican Vice President nominee J.D. Vance.
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State voters to decide on 10 ballot propositions
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — California voters will decide on 10 propositions that have qualified for the Nov. 5 general election ballot, Secretary […]
Mayor vetoes proposed measure on police discipline
Mayor Karen Bass has vetoed a proposed ballot measure that would change aspects of the Los Angeles Police Department’s disciplinary system. The City Council needs 10 votes to overturn the veto.
Local official petitions Biden to give Lawson freedom medal
The Rev. James Lawson, who died last month at the age of 95, is being promoted by members of Congress to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Lawson was one of the leaders of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s.
Ground broken for entertainment production campus
Mayor Karen Bass, center, joins other dignitaries July 16 for ground-breaking ceremonies for East End Studios Mission Campus. The $230 million project in the city Arts District east of downtown will feature five stages ranging in size from 14,000 to 35,000 square feet and other amenities for entertainment production.
‘Greatest show on dirt’ celebrates 40 years
A woman rider competes in the barrel racing event at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, which makes its annual Southern California appearance July 20 and 21 at the Industry Hills Expo Center.
Flamboyant fitness guru Richard Simmons dies at 76
Richard Simmons, whose series of video tapes called ‘Sweatin’ to the Oldies’ created a phenomenon in the 1980s, died July 13 at his home in the Hollywood Hills. He had celebrated his 75th birthday the day before.
State grant helps put Lynwood students on career paths
Lynwood Unified School District students will be able to enhance career technical education pathways through a $2.2 million Golden State Pathways Program grant. Through the program, the district will form academic and industry partnerships to provide students with hands-on training.
Dead woman’s family demands answers from Sheriff’s Dept.
Anginette Morgan, the mother of Raejonette Morgan, speaks at a candlelight vigil help July 6 at South Park Recreation Area, demanding justice for her daughter, who was shot on the Glenn Anderson Freeway July 2 and died two days later.
‘Venice Soulstice’ to celebrate Black expression
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer VENICE — A year ago, Brennan Lawson, a business owner and community activist in Venice Beach, was visiting the home […]