By Jose Ivan Cazares and Alfredo Santana Contributing Writers LOS ANGELES — Protestors demonstrated Oct. 19 in front of the federal courthouse downtown to protest […]
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US hits highest peak of new COVID-19 cases since July
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Yesterday, the U.S. recorded 71,671 new cases of the coronavirus — the highest since July. — NPR A backlog of 2,000 cases […]
Voters without masks won’t be turned away at polls
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer L.A. County is easing reopening restrictions for wineries, breweries and outdoor family entertainment centers, and indoor reopenings may be on […]
Slauson Ventures offers mentorships for Black entrepreneurs
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — In September, six innovative creatives and business owners from all over the country collaborated to launch […]
Three races have South L.A. voters taking sides
County supervisor, city council and D.A. contests are at stake Nov. 3 By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Nov. 3 election […]
Griffith Park mountain lion gets its own festival
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The National Wildlife Federation’s International Urban Wildlife Week began Oct. 17, with a weeklong series of online events […]
COVID-19 cases surge in 75% of the US
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Health experts credit Gov. Gavin Newsom’s overhauled tiered reopening system for the state successfully avoiding the country’s spike in COVID-19 […]
Gatherings blamed for increase in coronavirus cases
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Pointing again to younger residents as driving forces behind coronavirus case numbers, Los Angeles County’s public health director warned […]
Officials discourage trick-or-treating this year
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti said Oct. 14 people should not participate in traditional Halloween trick-or-treating amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but […]
Oversight commission calls for sheriff’s resignation
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Escalating its war of words with Sheriff Alex Villanueva, the county’s Civilian Oversight Commission unanimously approved a resolution condemning […]