Erin Aubry Kaplan

Erin Aubry Kaplan

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Longtime LA politician Mark Ridley-Thomas finds himself on the wrong side of a 19 count federal corruption trial arguing his behavior was “unethical,” not “illegal.”

‘Unethical’ or ‘illegal?’ Corruption trial for LA City Councilman begins

Longtime LA politician Mark Ridley-Thomas finds himself on the wrong side of a 19 count federal corruption trial arguing his behavior was “unethical,” not “illegal.”

from Greater LA

Since 1933, The Los Angeles Sentinel has been a voice for the city’s Black community, who felt ignored by mainstream outlets.

LA Sentinel turns 90. How’s the paper faring in today’s media landscape?

Since 1933, The Los Angeles Sentinel has been a voice for the city’s Black community, who felt ignored by mainstream outlets.

from Greater LA

The “South Los Angeles” neighborhood didn’t exist until the early 2000s when the city changed the name of the area to wash away the stigma linked to the LA Riots.

South LA or South Central? Name depends on who you ask

The “South Los Angeles” neighborhood didn’t exist until the early 2000s when the city changed the name of the area to wash away the stigma linked to the LA Riots.

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Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava faces a recall just a year into her term over accusations of corruption in Anaheim.

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Is a Hunter Biden plea deal the best thing for his father’s campaign? Why has Joe Biden’s executive order upset pretty much everyone?

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Alianza Translatinx , a group led by trans people of color, released a study showing a lack of housing resources for trans people in Orange County.

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California’s first bar dedicated to women’s sports, Watch Me!, will open this month in Long Beach. It will welcome all ages to inspire young athletes.

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Marilyn Leviton, 91, ran the Hollywood Arby’s with her family for decades. Since they closed it in June, customers have joined in mourning the end of an era.

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Months after Orange County CEO Frank Kim announced his resignation, the O.C. Board of Supervisors are scrambling to find his replacement.

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With Joe Biden out of the presidential race, the spotlight is on Vice President Kamala Harris. But her track record as CA attorney general may come under fire.

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