Today across the United States of America in some of the largest urban cities, Black Americans are having renewed nightmares about being taken for granted, ignored and being erase in history and in the public square.
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani turned in a 10-strikeout masterpiece on the mound, and four home runs powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-2 rout of the New York Mets before 50,909 fans at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, April 15 — Major League Baseball’s annual Jackie Robinson Day.
LOS ANGELES — Playing for the second straight game without their top two scorers, the Los Angeles Lakers leaned on a vintage LeBron James performance and another Marcus Smart shooting clinic to pull out a 101-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, April 21, giving the fourth-seeded Lakers a stunning 2-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena.
ANAHEIM — Mike Trout etched his name alongside Angels royalty on Tuesday night, April 21, playing in his 1,366th career game in center field to tie franchise legend Jim Fregosi for the most games at a single position in Los Angeles Angels history.
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Alex Palou captured his first Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach title in dramatic fashion Sunday, edging Felix Rosenqvist in the 51st running of the race after a late pit stop issue cost Rosenqvist valuable time.
When I was rushed to the hospital in 2020 for heart-related concerns, I was initially diagnosed with hypertensive kidney disease—meaning the cause of my kidney damage was high blood pressure. In May 2021, my kidney function dropped to less than 15%. I immediately began dialysis treatments, and today, I continue to receive in-center hemodialysis three times a week.
When Aurelle Garner stepped out of her car one summer evening and saw a group of youths marching down her street, her stomach dropped.
In preparation for a proposed assessment ballot, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting held a media briefing Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to build momentum early in the season, taking two of three games from the Texas Rangers before opening their next series with back-to-back wins over the New York Mets.
Long Beach will celebrate two influential figures in racing and public service this week as NTT IndyCar Series driver Alexander Rossi and former Mayor Bob Foster are inducted into the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame.
Fresh off UCLA’s first national championship, a historic group of Bruins is already moving on to the next chapter—this time at the professional level.
Photographer and native Jaxon Felicia Anderson hosted her 2nd annual “Pretty & Powerful” soirée, bringing together in her studio a diverse gathering of women for a day of networking, inspiration, and connection. The event welcomed attendees eager to build relationships, exchange business insight, and gain knowledge from a panel of experts in influencing, entrepreneurship, and professional growth.
Federal and state policy changes will roll out over the next few months that may impact some people in San Diego County who receive CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits. The first of these changes starts April 1.
It’s true that DUI checkpoints can reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road if they’re used in a consistent manner that supports larger enforcement efforts, such as public education campaigns. Local data shows that DUI checkpoints have resulted in a decline in alcohol-related crashes in areas where such checkpoints occur on a regular basis.
The Trump administration is quietly seeking unprecedented access to medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees, and their families.
As momentum builds around new sickle cell legislation in Georgia, advocates say a deeper issue continues to threaten the very communities the disease impacts most. Black-led organizations on the front lines are still being shut out of critical funding.
Inheriting a house that is paid off puts you in a strong position with built-in equity, though your next steps matter. Start by confirming ownership, reviewing any tax considerations, and weighing whether keeping, renting, or selling supports your financial goals. Taking time to assess the situation early can help you preserve and make the most of the property’s value.
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New data showing rising unemployment and widening economic gaps for Black Californians framed a statewide conference at UCLA, where more than 200 advocates, policymakers, elected officials, scholars, entertainers and community leaders gathered to examine the conditions facing Black Californians and to push solutions for a thriving Black California.
Black women in rural areas are facing the brunt of declining medical services, including access to obstetric care as new policies threaten clinic and hospital closures.
