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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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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