Nathan Hochman, the former federal prosecutor and Assistant U.S. Attorney General who is running to unseat D.A. George Gascon and restore public safety in L.A. County, has a massive fundraising lead over Gascon, according to newly filed campaign finance disclosure statements. Hochman raised an impressive $1.56 million between Feb. 18 and June 30, and his campaign had more than $1.1 million cash on hand as of June 30, public records show. Gascon raised a paltry $166,000 during the same period and had just $46,000 in the bank. Hochman received donations from nearly five times as many individual donors as Gascon. The fundraising success…
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After a months-long campaign by the residents of Ladera Heights, View Park and Windsor Hills – three, long-established, predominantly African-American communities on the westside of Los Angeles – to secure an in-person meeting with LA County to address the devastating impacts of the recently-released Draft Westside Area Plan (“WSAP”) on their neighborhoods, the County has finally relented. A large turnout is expected for the community meeting, now scheduled for August 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church, 5840 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. As drafted, the County’s current zoning proposals would dramatically alter the character and livability…
The Grace Yoo for Los Angeles City Council campaign proudly announces a significant fundraising milestone in her campaign to be the next councilmember for Council District 10. According to the latest campaign finance report, Yoo has outraised her opponent Heather Hutt 2-to-1 in the reporting period that ended on June 30, 2024. Yoo’s campaign amassed an impressive $161,001.00, compared to her opponent’s $82,594.01. Grace Yoo expressed her gratitude to her supporters, stating, “I am deeply humbled and grateful for the overwhelming support from the community. Our campaign’s financial success is a testament to the shared vision we have for a…
The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) has championed a major victory for African American farmers and their families in the United States. After years of protests, lawsuits, and failed bills, the organization, led by President John Boyd, has successfully secured a $2.2 billion payout for discrimination in farm lending from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This historic payout comes as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 22007, signed into law by President Biden nearly two years ago. Boyd reflects on the long and difficult road to this victory, stating, “No matter how it is sliced, the $2.2 billion in payouts is…
By David Lightman and Matthew Miranda | Sacramento Bee Amid pledges for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants by presidential candidate Donald Trump, a new study has highlighted the increasingly positive economic effects of this community. The report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a Washington-based progressive research group, found undocumented immigrants nationwide paid an estimated $96.7 billion in taxes in 2022. About $37.3 billion was spent on state and local taxes, and the rest went to federal taxes. California’s economy particularly benefits from the undocumented workforce. The population paid an estimated $8.5 billion in state and local taxes…
Space is limited: Register for the Carson Expungement Clinic, Health and Job Resource Fair and expunge your criminal record for FREE on July 25th Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson and Carson City Councilmember Cedric L. Hicks, Sr. are proud to offer members of the public the opportunity to expunge their criminal record for free during our Expungement Clinic, Health and Job Resource Fair on July 25, 2024. This event takes place from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on July 25th – with registration opening at 8:30 am. Advance registration is highly recommended. · Connect with onsite volunteer attorneys (Spanish translation is available) · Speak to partners from the not-for-profit world,…
The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games today unveiled its latest custom emblem, honoring the spirit of two iconic host cities, present and future. The custom animated mark features a flag flowing from France to the United States, celebrating the ceremonial moment this summer in which Los Angeles becomes the host city of the Olympic Games for the third time in its history. “There is really nothing that compares to an Olympic and Paralympic Games and we couldn’t be more excited for Paris as they prepare to welcome the world this week,” said LA28 Chief Marketing Officer Amy Gleeson. “This latest LA28…
LOS ANGELES – Open-Door Playhouse, the non-profit theatre that puts audio versions of short plays online in podcast form, is calling for submissions. Podcast plays typically run between ten and fifteen minutes, but longer plays will be considered. We’re currently looking for: Halloween plays for October; Plays written by veterans for November; Holiday plays for December. You can submit your scripts for consideration to info@opendoorplayhouse.org For more information about Open-Door Playhouse, go to http://opendoorplayhouse.org
We’re only 3 weeks out from the biggest celebration of the summer…35 years of The Long Beach Jazz Festival!! We’re so excited for this monumental year and have an important update to share… We’re moving across the street to Marina Green Park! That’s right, we’ll be on the other side of Shoreline Drive. We’ll be sending out additional details in the coming weeks with parking and maps so stay tuned. We’re looking forward to a great event! purchase tickets here
LOS ANGELES – Councilmember Tim McOsker announced today that Peak Security will be operating in Wilmington, maintaining a presence within the Avalon Merchant Business Improvement District (MBID), covering properties fronting Avalon Boulevard between Opp and Water Streets. “Safety and security along Avalon Blvd. is crucial to the well-being and prosperity of our community,” said Councilmember Tim McOsker. “By partnering with Peak Security, we are taking the steps to ensure residents, businesses, and visitors feel safe and protected in this important corridor in the Wilmington community.” Operational hours for Peak Security will span from 8 AM to midnight on Monday and Tuesday, and…