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South L.A. Black churches, NAACP to protest Trump bill targeting Medicare, Medicaid
A mural on Los Angeles’ Crenshaw Blvd. Community organizations and religious leaders in South Los Angeles are organizing a demonstration…
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Community
Urban League begins search for Lawson’s successor
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The criteria has already been established for the next president and CEO…
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NEWSMAKER OF 2022: Karen Bass elected first woman mayor of Los Angeles
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When Karen Bass was campaigning to be the next mayor of Los…
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Community
Festive mood to mark Bass inauguration
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Karen Bass’ formal introduction as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles will…
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Local activists offer advice to incoming mayor
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A successful first term for Karen Bass as mayor of Los Angeles…
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Community
MADAM MAYOR: ‘I’m ready to serve,’ vows Karen Bass, first woman to be elected mayor of L.A.
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Karen Bass has become the first female to be elected…
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Lead Stories
Disturbing the peace?: Kevin de León cannot reconcile with Black community until he quits, some leaders say
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Any attempts by Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León to make…
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Heather Hutt ‘here to deliver’ for 10th District
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Barring any new legal maneuverings, Heather Hutt will represent the 10th District…
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Judge blocks Wesson’s appointment to council seat
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge issued a temporary restraining order Feb. 24 blocking former Los Angeles City…
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Wesson appointment raising ire among some
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council’s formal vote this week to install Herb Wesson as…
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