Quality schools, higher education top Price agenda
Written by Katherine Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer
22 February 2013
Sen. Curren Price, the leading candidate for Los Angeles City Council in the 9th District, has worked tirelessly to create new opportunities that allow more families to afford higher education. (Sentinel ... read more >>
Family of Murder Victims Sue USC
Written by BILL HETHERMAN City News Service
22 February 2013
Ming Qu and Ying Wu
A Los Angeles judge dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit this month, filed against USC by the parents of two Chinese graduate students who were slain off campus. Los Angeles Superior ... read more >>
Cal State Long Beach President to Speak at Antioch Church
Written by Sentinel News Service
22 February 2013
Douglas Robinson, CSULB vice president
F. King Alexander, CSULB president
Reaching out to the local African American community, Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) president F. King Alexander will speak ... read more >>
John J. Kennedy Poised and Ready for Pasadena’s City Council
Written by Kenneth Miller LAWT Staff Writer kenneth@lasentinel.net
22 February 2013
John J. Kennedy
With roots in the region spanning 70 years the time is just right
Pasadena City Council 3rd District candidate John J. Kennedy will have 30 years of community leadership experience ... read more >>
LAWT Election Endorsements
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
22 February 2013
Jan Perry
Curren Price
Dennis Zine
Perry, Price and Zine are the Best Candidates for Our Community
JAN PERRY for Mayor
Three-term Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry has been at ... read more >>
SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE Explaining The Dorner Tragedy
Written by KENNETH MILLER Sentinel Staff Writer kenneth@lasentinel.net
22 February 2013
FACT FINDING MISSION: Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck (center) addresses local television stations following a closed door meeting with African American community leaders at the ... read more >>
LAX Shuttle from Expo Line to Open in Spring
Written by City News Service
20 February 2013
Far will be discounted first six months
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners this week set a $7 one-way fare for the newest FlyAway bus service, which will shuttle travelers between Metro's ... read more >>
Aquarium of the Pacific Hosts 11th Annual African American Festival
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
15 February 2013
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. held a press conference Thursday, March 28, 1968 after a march in support of striking sanitation workers broke up in disorder. He was joined by Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. (left) ... read more >>
Dr. Michael L. Jackson, Leaving USC
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
15 February 2013
Dr. Michael L. Jackson has elected to step down from his position as Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Southern California (USC), effective at the end of this academic year (June ... read more >>
Senator Price’s 7th Annual SHeroes Awards a Huge Success
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
15 February 2013
32 WOMEN COMMUNITY LEADERS HONORED FOR 2013
Community members from throughout Los Angeles, filled the USC Radisson Ballroom to attend Senator Curren Price’s 7th Annual “Tribute to SHeroes” ... read more >>
South LA Catholics Applaud Pope’s Decision to Resign
Written by By Cora Jackson-Fossett Sentinel Religion Editor cora@lasentinel.net
15 February 2013
Totally surprising the world, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation at the end of February after nearly eight years in office.
In a statement released February 11, the 85-year-old Pope said, ... read more >>
Flower District Extending Hours for Valentine’s Day
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
13 February 2013
The LA Flower District, located in the LA Fashion District, will be extending its hours to the public beginning Sunday, February 10, to accommodate Valentine’s Day shoppers. Select vendors will be ... read more >>
Top Spellers Triumph at 10th Annual CUSD Spelling Bee
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
11 February 2013
Junior Achievers —The top three Junior Division winners of Compton Unified School District’s (CUSD) 10th Annual Spelling Bee endured several rounds of grueling competition before securing their ... read more >>
Rae Jones selected 26th District “SHEROE”
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
11 February 2013
Rae Jones
Great Beginnings for Black Babies Executive Director Rae Jones has been selected one of the 2013 26th District SHeroes by Senator Curren D. Price, Jr. Serving at the helm of GBBB, Los ... read more >>
Inglewood Residents: Hoodwinked and Bamboozled?
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
11 February 2013
The short definition of hoodwink is tricking somebody, deceiving or duping them by trickery. Bamboozle refers to cheating somebody, tricking or deceiving through misleading statements or falsehoods, ... read more >>
Bishop Blake Honors Council President Wesson
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
11 February 2013
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson
Bishop Charles E. Blake
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson to receive the Unity Award for Man of the Year
Bishop Charles E. Blake, Founder ... read more >>
Curren Price will be right at home in the “New” 9th District
Written by KENNETH MILLER Sentinel Staff Writer
11 February 2013
Senator Curren D. Price
Respected and trusted public servant back where he belongs
It has taken trusted and respected public servant Curren Price more than two decades to return to the city where ... read more >>
Dr. Maulana Karenga to present Black History Lecture Series
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
01 February 2013
The African American Cultural Center (Us) will host a month long Black History lecture series by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chair, Africana Studies, California State University, Long Beach. ... read more >>
New Security Measures at USC 'Ridiculous' Some Say
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer)
01 February 2013
University of Southern California officials put new security measures into effect last Monday and according to local news reports some who live and work near the campus do not like the new policy. ... read more >>
Energetic and Diverse Group Pledges to Propel Jan Perry to Victory
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer)
01 February 2013
Councilman Bernard Parks and Congresswoman Maxine Waters joined Councilwoman Jan Perry during the official launch of her mayoral campaign on Saturday, January 12.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters ... read more >>
WESSON PRAISES 10th COUNCIL DISTRICT WOMEN
Written by Sentinel News Service
01 February 2013
Council President Herb Wesson addresses community activists and leaders recently, at the 10th Council District Women's Steering Committee at the 38th Annual installation luncheon
City Council President ... read more >>