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WEBSep 12, 2024 · Tourism industry workers staged a sit-in outside downtown City Hall Sept. 10 calling for an increase in the minimum wage and health care benefits as Los Angeles gears up to host global events. The workers’ action comes on the heels of a report released by the chief legislative analyst that supported such wage increases.
City welcomes Olympic flags prior to 2028 Games
WEB3 hours ago · LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass celebrated the installation of Olympic and Paralympic flags at City Hall Sept. 12 — marking a historic moment as Los Angeles prepares to host the Olympics for a third time in 2028 and highlighting efforts to make it a “Games for All.”. City Council President Paul Krekorian, LA28 Chair Casey Wasserman ...
Mayor to rely on officer survey to help choose new chief
WEB3 hours ago · Wave Wire Services. LOS ANGELES — Poor morale and a perceived “disconnect” between officers and leadership were two key findings of a survey intended to help guide the selection of the next chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, Mayor Karen Bass’ office said this week. The Mayor’s Office released a summary of …
‘Sweet’ Alice Harris gets her way with street renaming
WEB3 hours ago · WATTS — A portion of a street was named Sept. 16 for longtime activist “Sweet” Alice Harris, celebrating her decades seeking to improve the lives of the community’s residents through her work in education, housing and social services. The 90-year-old Harris was joined by Los Angeles City Councilman Tim McOsker during a ceremony on Lou ...
Teens, police will share thoughts on ‘Walking the Beat’
WEB3 hours ago · It is a new multimedia work created by 15 teens and eight police officers. A free student matinee will follow Sept. 23, allowing 250 students from across Los Angeles County to experience the finished work and talk with the cast and creators. Directed by Theo Perkins and written by Fountain Theatre Arts …
Immigrants are important ingredient to America’s success
WEB3 hours ago · Immigrant households paid $579.1 billion in total taxes; that includes $35.1 billion in taxes paid by undocumented households. As summarized by a recent Forbes article “New Report Details the Huge Contribution Immigrants Are Making to America,” 13.6% of the nation’s residents are foreign-born, accounting for 22.2% of entrepreneurs, 22.8% of workers in the fields of science, technology ...
Housing, jobs coming to new project in South L.A.
WEB1 day ago · Housing, jobs coming to new project in South L.A. Sylvia F September 19, 2024 0 7 mins. Wave Wire Services. BALDWIN VILLAGE — Mayor Karen Bass and other officials broke ground Sept. 18 on a mixed-use project featuring a new Costco and 800 apartment units, which they say will provide local residents with …
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WEBAug 13, 2024 · L.A. Digest. Sylvia F July 26, 2024 0 10 mins. Black cowboys on horseback enter the Industry Hills Expo Center July 20 for the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. The rodeo, featuring Black cowboys and cowgirls, is in its 40th year. Read More.
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WEBAug 31, 2024 · THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Republican attacks on Harris began before her candidacy. Sylvia F August 29, 2024 0 9 mins. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris appears on the stage of the Democratic National Convention Aug. 22 with her husband, Doug Emhoff, and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim …