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Sounds “Desperate”: Secretary of State Shirley Weber Calls Out Trump’s Sudden Switch on Mail-In Voting
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber says President Donald Trump’s recent change in rhetoric on mail-in voting ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections signals
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A Little Taste of the 21st Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival
It’s that time of year again: hundreds of thousands of music lovers, foodies, and art patrons gather on “The Shaw” for the 21st Annual Taste of Soul.
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A Little Taste of the 21st Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival
It’s that time of year again: hundreds of thousands of music lovers, foodies, and art patrons gather on “The Shaw” for the 21st Annual Taste of Soul.
New York Prosecutors Reopen Alleged Cornell University Gang Rape Case
Cornell University is at the center of a developing matter involving an alleged gang rape case that took place in 2024. Prosecutors are reopening the matter after the alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit against a group of fraternity members at Cornell University.
Rams Fall Short in Shootout, Lose to Bills, 37-34, in Overtime
The Los Angeles Rams came up short in a high-scoring showdown with the Buffalo Bills, falling 37-34 in overtime after a blocked field goal ended their opportunity to pull out a dramatic victory.
Chike Nwoffiah on the SVAFF, “Africa Through the African Lens” and Decolonizing the Mind
Wrapping up the 17th Silicon Valley African Film Festival, founder Chike Nwoffiah spoke with Bakersfield News Observer writer Cecil Egbele about the submission selection process, where African Americans fit in an “African” festival, and this year’s Icon Award.
Chike Nwoffiah on the SVAFF, “Africa Through the African Lens” and Decolonizing the Mind
Wrapping up the 17th Silicon Valley African Film Festival, founder Chike Nwoffiah spoke with Bakersfield News Observer writer Cecil Egbele about the submission selection process, where African Americans fit in an “African” festival, and this year’s Icon Award.
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A Little Taste of the 21st Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival
It’s that time of year again: hundreds of thousands of music lovers, foodies, and art patrons gather on “The Shaw” for the 21st Annual Taste
Maxine Waters Calls for $1 Trillion Federal Housing Investment
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters called for a $1 trillion federal investment in housing during an Oct. 10 town hall at Los Angeles Southwest College, saying
Mayor Bass Seeks More Control Over Homelessness Response as Black Press Raises Affordability Concerns
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday, Oct. 9, called for the city to separate its homelessness response from Los Angeles County’s system, arguing that
Sounds “Desperate”: Secretary of State Shirley Weber Calls Out Trump’s Sudden Switch on Mail-In Voting
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber says President Donald Trump’s recent change in rhetoric on mail-in voting ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections signals
Town Hall Brings Experts Together to Discuss Challenges Facing L.A.’s 43rd District
Housing costs, food insecurity, consumer debt and uncertainty over health care coverage are straining families in Los Angeles’ 43rd Congressional District, experts said during an
Jazz at Drew-It’s All the Way Live with the Original Lakeside
Rain, rain go away, come back another day. Gray, overcast skies and intermittent sprinkles couldn’t dampen music lovers’ resolve to attend the annual Jazz at