By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The family of Dijon Kizzee has filed a $35 million claim against Los Angeles County seeking $35 […]
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Noted televangelist Fred Price dies of COVID-19
By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Funeral services are pending for the Rev. Frederick K.C. Price, the founder of the Crenshaw Christian […]
‘Should senior citizens get priority for the COVID-19 vaccine?
STREET BEAT Ann Thomas Los Angeles “I’m 65 years old and I’m a frontline worker. So I’m next either way. I don’t want to be […]
Women activists have always paved the way in South L.A.
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer Following the 1965 Watts riots, South Los Angeles was hurt and broken. Not only were buildings destroyed, lives were […]
Seven file for 30th state Senate District special election
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — County voting officials began sending vote-by- mail ballots Feb. 1 to voters in the 30th Senate District for the […]
South L.A. funeral homes overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The sharp increase in COVID-19 cases has overwhelmed the funeral home industry to the point of […]
City creates new facilities to help fight homelessness
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The City Council gave the go-ahead last week to expand services toward curbing homelessness in South […]
Empowerment Congress tackles current issues virtually
By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The 29th annual Empowerment Congress Summit conducted virtually Jan. 15, was centered around reimagining civic commitment […]
Cheryl Branch guides Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches through COVID-19
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer As South Los Angeles and the entire nation continues to battle COVID-19, the greatest health crisis of our […]
Foundation offers tutoring opportunities to inner-city youth
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Housed in a nondescript building on Adams Boulevard, you could almost miss passing the Ed Center, […]