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Lead Stories
Nate Holden, longtime L.A. powerbroker, dies at 95
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Accolades continued to pour in for Nate Holden, a political force in South Los Angeles for…
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Lead Stories
Harris-Dawson ‘humbled, proud’ to lead council
Eighth District councilman will assume president’s role in September By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council…
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Lead Stories
Activist James Lawson lauded for life of service
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council honored civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson Sept. 19, three days…
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Community
Community Coalition to build community organizing center
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Community Coalition, a social justice nonprofit advocacy group, held a…
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Community
Council gives final approval to South L.A. hotel plan
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The City Council gave final approval Feb. 3 to plans…
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Community
Progressives gain influence on new-look City Council
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After labor organizer Hugo Soto-Martinez came in first place in the June primary, besting…
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Community
NAACP Convention addresses City Hall’s racial scandal
By Maxim Elramsisy Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The recent City Hall controversy over a year-old tape-recorded meeting was discussed…
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Community
City Council votes to ban homeless camps near schools
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council approved an ordinance Aug. 2 that bans homeless encampments within 500…
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Community
Mayor proclaims Juneteenth a holiday for city employees
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a proclamation June 6 making Juneteenth, which commemorates the end…
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Community
City Council bans sale of flavored tobacco
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco in the city,…
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