Category: Los Angeles

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Money Matters: The State of Black Media – and Why Its Future Matters to Business

Black-owned media has long served as more than a source of news. It has been a trusted institution, an advocate for underserved communities, and an economic catalyst for entrepreneurs and neighborhood businesses. From covering the Civil Rights Movement to spotlighting local business success stories, Black media has consistently filled information gaps left by mainstream outlets.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers End Eight-Game Losing Streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended their eight-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals, rallying late in a back-and-forth game at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers Get Back-to-Back Wins

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finally found some momentum, winning back-to-back games against the Kansas City Royals after enduring an eight-game losing streak.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Jacob Emrani Steps Up for Students

The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani continue to make community service a priority, recently partnering with the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Unified School District to help local students prepare for the new school year.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Some Chargers Shine in Camp

The Los Angeles Chargers have had several players stand out during preseason training camp, including first-round pick Akheem Mesidor from the University of Miami.

African Americans
News Observed

Poll: One in Four Young Black Men Uncommitted to Voting in 2026

A survey of more than 1,600 registered Black men ages 18–45 in six battleground states finds they overwhelmingly value voting — but a quarter are not yet committed to casting a ballot in the midterms, and no one appears to track what campaigns actually spend to reach them.

African Americans
News Observed

The Paperwork Problem Quietly Taking Black Families’ Land

Heirs’ property — land passed down without a will — is the leading cause of involuntary Black land loss, putting an estimated 3.5 million acres worth more than $28 billion at risk across the South. Here is how the mechanism works, and what remedies exist.

Arts & Culture
Stefi Mar

Morris Day & The Time Headlined the 15th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival

The City of Long Beach and Office of Ninth District Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie presented the 15th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival. The celebration was held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 2- 7 PM at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach, 90805).

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Newsom Reverses on Long-Sought Paid Leave Benefit for Teachers in California

California public school teacher Mollie Blustein planned her pregnancy so that her daughter would arrive during summer break. But when the elementary school teacher went into premature labor and delivered her baby two weeks before the end of school, she faced another stressor: a huge pay cut.

Elections
Stefi Mar

Meet Candidates Seeking Office This November in Inglewood

As Inglewood continues its transformative era of growth, economic opportunity, and civic renewal, voters are presented with a slate of progressive, experienced leaders dedicated to ensuring this progress lifts every neighborhood.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers Add Cy Young Winner Skubal, But Losing Streak Continues

The good news came at the trade deadline, when the Dodgers landed two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deal with the Detroit Tigers. To acquire one of baseball’s premier left-handed pitchers, Los Angeles sent three highly regarded prospects to Detroit: outfielder Zyhir Hope, ranked No. 25 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 list; right-hander River Ryan, ranked No. 68; and right-hander Brady Smith, the Dodgers’ No. 17 prospect before the trade.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Chargers Turn Up the Intensity as Padded Practices Begin

The Los Angeles Chargers entered their second week of training camp this week, with Tuesday marking the first padded practice of the 2026 season. As the intensity increased, several of the team’s eight draft picks from the 2026 NFL Draft continued to make strong impressions, while others now face the challenge of proving themselves in full-contact drills.

African Americans
Stefi Mar

Predatory Auto Lending Exploits Black Consumers

Nearly 92 percent of American households rely on a personal vehicle to manage their daily lives.  Consumers shopping for a vehicle in May learned that the average cost of a new car was $49,307, and that used cars averaged $25,918, according to Cox Automotive.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Rams Wrap Up Training Camp, Shift Focus to Preseason Opener

The Los Angeles Rams are wrapping up their 2026 training camp this week at Loyola Marymount University before transitioning to their permanent practice facility in Woodland Hills. From there, the team will turn its attention to its first preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Aug. 15.

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Alphas Use Mentorship to Prepare Jacksonville Youth for Manhood

A group of Jacksonville boys returned home from Atlanta with more than souvenirs. They came back with a deeper appreciation of history, higher education and leadership after participating in a mentoring trip designed to prepare them for successful futures.