Pasadena Police Officers Acquitted
Written by Brian W. Carter, Sentinel Staff Writer
22 December 2012
Pasadena Police Officers Acquitted
Prosecutors state officers acted lawfully in the shooting of Kendrec McDade.
Kendrec McDade
By Brian W. Carter
Sentinel Staff Writer
The Los Angeles ... read more >>
Rep. Bass Holds Legislative Town Hall
Written by Sentinel News Service
22 December 2012
Rep. Bass Holds Legislative Town Hall
Reviews First Term Accomplishments and Honors County Supervisor Mark Ridley – Thomas
Congresswoman Karen Bass honors Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
Sentinel ... read more >>
Wesson’s Winter Wonderland Thrills 850 Kids
Written by Sentinel News Service
22 December 2012
Wesson’s Winter Wonderland Thrills 850 Kids
City Council President Herb Wesson’s annual Winter Wonderland was again a great hit this year for over 1,500 area residents including 850 at-risk ... read more >>
The 90 That Built LA Exhibit Makes its Debut
Written by Chelsea Battle (Contributing Writer)
22 December 2012
Photos courtesy of Malcolm Ali
The 90 That Built LA Exhibit Makes its Debut
The Museum of African American Art showcases its latest installment.
Chelsea Battle
Sentinel ... read more >>
LA Urban League to Appoint Nolan V. Rollins as President
Written by Kenneth Miller (Staff Writer)
22 December 2012
LA Urban League to Appoint Nolan V. Rollins as President
Nolan V. Rollins - President of the Los Angeles Urban League
One of the most treasured Urban League affiliates in the history of one ... read more >>
America’s Unthinkable Nightmare at Christmas Time
Written by Kenneth Miller (Staff Writer)
22 December 2012
A dedication to the "Sandy Hook" massacre
Newtown, CT - Photo by Gary Hunter
A candlelight memorial for the students and teachers lost in the Sandy Hook killings
Newtown, CT - Photo by Gary ... read more >>
Sentinel & Watts Times Editor Hospitalized
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
22 December 2012
The Los Angeles Sentinel & L.A. Watts Times announced this week that Managing Editor, Yussuf Simmonds suffered a stroked while traveling from Washington DC. Simmonds is currently under a physician’s ... read more >>
Local Kids Send Love to Connecticut
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer)
22 December 2012
Apollo West Carson Players perform Christmas play in honor of the victims who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook shootings.
Local play troupe’s annual production paid special tribute to ... read more >>
Lettes from Wilmington 10 Prosecution Witness Confirms Frame-Up
Written by Cash Michaels (Special to the NNPA)
15 December 2012
(L to R) Music mogul Russell Simmons, poses with Wilmington Ten members Wayne Moore and Dr. Ben Chavis in New York recently.
LETTERS FROM WILMINGTON TEN PROSECUTION WITNESS CONFIRMS ... read more >>
A Murder in Manhattan with L.A. connection
Written by Shannen Hill (Intern)
15 December 2012
A Murder in Manhattan with L.A. connection - AP Photo
Brandon Woodard, the victim
A Los Angeles man was killed while walking in Manhattan on Monday.
The shooting occurred ... read more >>
CNN Hero Susan Burton Honored for Work with Former Incarcerated Women
Written by Nicole Williams (Contributing Writer)
15 December 2012
Susan Burton, Founder/Executive Director of A New Way of Life at the 14th Annual Fundraising Gala, "Diamonds & Pearls: Beauty Through Adversity".
“I was formerly incarcerated and when we walk ... read more >>
Tearful Obama calls for action after shooting
Written by By BEN FELLER Associated Press
14 December 2012
President Barack Obama wipes his eye as he speaks about the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles ... read more >>
Officials: Ill Nelson Mandela making progress
Written by By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press
13 December 2012
In this June 17, 2010 file photo, former South African President, Nelson Mandela leaves the chapel after attending the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa. ... read more >>
MTA Offers Free Holiday Rides
Written by City News Service
13 December 2012
The county's transportation agency on Monday announced free rides on the county's buses and trains on two of the year's worst nights for drinking and driving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. ... read more >>
Florida Teen Killed
Written by Shannen Hill, Sentinel Intern
12 December 2012
Jordan Davis
A Florida teen was killed last month because his music was too loud.
Jordan Davis, 17, was in a gas station parking lot with his friends when a man asked them to turn their music down. ... read more >>
WESSON HONORS DR. OLIVER FOSTER
Written by Sentinel Newswire
12 December 2012
Council President Herb Wesson recently accorded City Hall honors to Dr. Oliver Foster for "his service to the community and his long and distinguished career as a Podiatrist," he said. Foster ... read more >>
'Jobs Here, Jobs Now.'
Written by Sentinel Newswire
12 December 2012
Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) sitting at his desk on the floor of the CA state Assembly with his father, former LA City Councilman Nate Holden standing behind him. He was also appointed ... read more >>
Lydia Cincore Templeton, Esq., Advocate for Foster Youth, Honored
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
06 December 2012
Selected In National Search by AOL and Simple® Skincare Products
Lydia Cincore Templeton, Esq., CEO of the Los Angeles-headquartered Children Youth and Family Collaborative ... read more >>
Holly Mitchell to Chair Legislative Black Caucus
Written by Sentinel News Service
06 December 2012
Assembly-woman Holly Mitchell
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Holly Mitchell (D-Culver City), in only her second term in public office, has been elected Chair of the California Legislative Black ... read more >>
The race is on for the 9th District
Written by Sentinel News Service
06 December 2012
Sen. Curren Price filing papers for the 9th District
Senator Curren Price is the first candidate to submit his paperwork in his bid for LA City Council District 9 seat. Earlier this week, the ... read more >>
JACKIE LACEY - District Attorney County of Los Angeles
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds, Brandon Brooks, & Jennifer Bihm
06 December 2012
Taking the oath of office from D.A. Steve Cooley, surrounded by (L to R) April (daughter), Kareem (son), and David (husband)
When she was sworn, she also became the first African American ... read more >>
UN vote enhanced Palestinian standing
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)n
06 December 2012
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the UN
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to upgrade Palestine to a non-member observer state.
The vote in the UN was 138 to 9, with ... read more >>
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas sworn in
Written by Sentinel News Service
06 December 2012
Supervisor Ridley-Thomas takes the Oath of Office from Dr. Robert Ross
The Supervisor was sworn-in to a second term on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors amidst throngs of well-wishers ... read more >>
Brotherhood Crusade Opens YouthSource Center
Written by Pamela K. Johnson
06 December 2012
Ashley Blackman, one of the Brotherhood Crusade’s success stories
Ashley Blackman was not used to speaking in front of a crowd. For a brief moment on November 15th, she giggled and then gathered ... read more >>