During Hunger Action Month, DoorDash is proud to announce that California-based organizations will receive 12 of 70 Project DASH Impact Grants totaling over $300,000 awarded this year to organizations working to eliminate barriers to accessing food and essential goods. “Project DASH is proud to help empower local communities to better serve those in need,” said Caitlin Gillis, Senior Manager, Government and Nonprofit – DoorDash Drive.“Home delivery has become an increasingly important tool in connecting people with food and essential goods in a way that prioritizes convenience and dignity, and Project DASH helps our partners break down barriers to access. We look forward to seeing how these…
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The Compton Community College District is pleased to announce the facility design for Compton College’s future student housing was recently honored with a 2024 award of merit in the project design category by the Community College Facility Coalition. The professional design award will be presented on November 7, 2024 to the architectural firm HPI Architecture led by President Lawrence Frapwell, and the Compton Community College District. Courtesy of HPI Architecture “The skyrocketing cost of housing in California adds extra financial burden to college students when they are trying to focus on academics and job training with the goal of making…
By Keri Blakinger and Emily Elena Dugdale | LA Times One deputy was convicted of driving drunk with a loaded gun in the car. Another was suspended for failing to promptly report an on-duty traffic accident. An experienced detective was accused of lying on his job application. And a commander was demoted to captain for turning a blind eye to a cheating scandal in a popular law enforcement relay race. For five months, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta’s office has fought to keep secret the names of eight Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies at the center of the case against Diana Teran,…
By Hannah Wiley | LA Times The former chief of staff of a California state senator who recently left the Democratic Party to become a Republican filed a lawsuit against her on Thursday alleging that she sexually harassed him, created a hostile workplace and fired him in retaliation for rejecting her sexual advances. The lawsuit, filed in the Sacramento County Superior Court, claims that for much of 2023, state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) “engaged in erratic, controlling, sexually dominating abuse of authority and power” against her chief of staff, Chad Condit. “This was a sex-based quid pro quo relationship of…
By Libor Jany and Richard Winton | LA Times When Los Angeles police Officer Brady Lamas was relieved of duty in 2022 for allegedly sharing nude photos of a fellow cop — his wife at the time — he reportedly found a lifeline with a private company named Watermark Security Inc. Started by Jamie McBride, an LAPD detective and director for the union representing most rank-and-file officers, Watermark has earned a reputation in law enforcement circles for offering a soft landing to cops who face disciplinary action. McBride promised good pay, reportedly telling officers suspended or fired from their departments over various…
By Angie Orellana Hernandez | LA Times Isaac Galvan, who served on the Compton City Council with Chambers for two years, said in 2021 that during a closed-session meeting, Chambers called his son an “ugly wetback.” He made the claim during the public portion of the July 13, 2021, council meeting. After Galvan accused Chambers of using the slur in talking about his son, the city commissioned an investigation that cleared Chambers of wrongdoing. But now, two people at the meeting — who originally swore under oath that they did not hear her say the slur — told The Times…
In celebration of the City of Hawaiian Gardens’ 60th anniversary, we are pleased to announce that this year’s Golf Tournament, which will be held on October 21, 2024, will be held at the prestigious Old Ranch Country Club, located at 3901 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach. This exciting event is dedicated to supporting the Hawaiian Gardens Youth Non-profit Organization. Mayor Victor Farfan urges the community to participate in this vital fundraising effort, stating, “Your support is crucial in providing the necessary resources for our youth programs. Together, we can significantly impact the lives of our young residents. Please join us for…
The 2nd Annual Los Angeles Kids Book Festival returns to West Hollywood Park on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This free event celebrates children’s literacy and fosters a love for reading for kids of all ages, presented by the American Born Chinese Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting children’s bilingual literacy, along with the City of West Hollywood. “We are proud to host the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival once again in our city,” says city officials. “Books open incredible worlds to our children, and through this festival, we celebrate the power of stories to fire the imagination and encourage lifelong reading habits.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRMbB7IktIo&t=2s This year’s festival will…
Growing Labor Opposition to Legislation Sponsored by Wealthy Gaming Tribes Aimed at Eliminating Their Gaming Competitors SACRAMENTO – The California Gaming Association, California Cardroom Alliance, and Communities for California Cardrooms announce growing opposition with many labor unions joining in opposition to Senate Bill 549 by Senator Josh Newman as it could have a “devastating impact on public sector jobs.” Joining in opposition to SB 549 includes the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), California Professional Firefighters, and SEIU California and Teamsters Local 630 as well as a growing number of locals such as: AFSCME District Council 36, AFSCME District…
The Grace Yoo for Los Angeles City Council campaign is gaining momentum with a recent poll conducted by Goodwin Simon Strategic Research. The poll reveals that attorney Grace Yoo leads and appointed incumbent Heather Hutt thanks to a strong demand for change. This offers Yoo a significant opportunity to unseat Hutt in the upcoming election. The polling data collected July 22 – July 29, 2024, among likely voters in the district, shows that Yoo and Hutt are virtually tied as the race begins. After respondents hear positive and negative statements about both candidates, Yoo pulls significantly ahead with 46% support…