LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Curren Price — already facing multiple charges of grand theft and perjury for allegedly voting in favor of projects in […]
Tag: South Los Angeles
LGBTQ activist Jewel Thais-Williams honored at celebration of life in South Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — A celebration of life was held July 27 for Jewel Thais-Williams, the LGBTQ activist and original owner of L.A.’s landmark Jewel’s Catch […]
Los Angeles proclaims Cheech Marin Day as actor urges Chicano artists to raise their voices
LOS ANGELES — The City Council proclaimed June 20 as “Cheech Marin Day” to honor the Chicano comedian, actor and art collector, coinciding with the […]
Leimert Park, libraries and parks to anchor weeklong Juneteenth celebrations across L.A.
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Juneteenth, a day that celebrates the end of slavery, will be observed throughout the region beginning June 14 and continuing through […]
L.A. community leaders warn Leimert Park may be next as ICE raids target Latino immigrants
LEIMERT PARK – As more Latino residents in the Los Angeles area are rounded up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, concern is mounting […]
Los Angeles leaders escalate criticism as National Guard deployment draws protests and lawsuits
A wave of sharp criticism from Los Angeles and California leaders surged Tuesday in response to the ongoing National Guard deployment in the city, with […]
South L.A. Black churches, NAACP to protest Trump bill targeting Medicare, Medicaid
Community organizations and religious leaders in South Los Angeles are organizing a demonstration May 29 to oppose President Trump’s reconciliation package, warning that the legislation […]
From South LA streets to youth mentor: How a Crips co-founder survived prison, cancer and injustice
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer He lay shackled to a prison bed, arms and legs stretched wide in a crucifix-like position, cuffed for hours. Worms […]
Hollywood coming to Baldwin Hills?
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer BALDWIN HILLS — A bold new creative hub is rising in Baldwin Hills, positioning South Los Angeles as a major […]
Nonprofit group hosts fall festival in Hyde Park
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer HYDE PARK — Residents of this South Los Angeles community were treated to a fall festival and food giveaway Nov. […]