Los Angeles County officials announced they moved 69 homeless individuals from encampments around MacArthur Park into interim housing on May 14, marking the latest effort […]
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30 years after the riots, South LA nonprofits fight for Black community trust
By Naomi McSwain Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Leaders of what are apparently the only two local private nonprofits founded after the civil unrest […]
City conducts cleanup events in memory of Tom LaBonge
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The city remembered the late City Councilman Tom LaBonge Oct. 9 with five “Tom LaBonge Day of Service” cleanup […]
Mayor worked hard to overcome critics, activist says
Garcetti draws praise from elected officials on appointment as ambassador to India By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti has not […]
LA prepares to receive 84,000 vaccines next week
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer LA County expects to receive its first 84,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week. High-exposure health […]
Indoor dining set back following spike in LA’s COVID-19 cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer L.A. County’s rising case rate means that indoor dining, as well as other restricted businesses, likely won’t reopen anytime soon. — Eater Los […]
More White House staffers test positive for COVID-19
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Dozens of White House staffers, Trump campaigners, Republican lawmakers and others are testing positive for the coronavirus. The president, who […]
Two sheriff’s deputies ambushed outside Compton transit center
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writers COMPTON — A manhunt continued Sept. 14 for a gunman who brazenly shot two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies as they […]