Garcetti, Greuel to Duel for Mayor
Written by Jennifer Bihm Jennifer@lasentinel.net
07 March 2013
Neither Controller Wendy Gruel nor City Councilman Eric Garcetti garnered enough votes by Tuesday night to avoid a runoff in May to become Los Angeles’ next mayor. Councilwoman Jan Perry was in ... read more >>
Light turnout caps low-profile race for LA mayor
Written by Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
06 March 2013
Councilwoman Jan Perry with a group of people.
Photo Courtesy of www.janperry.com
Controller Wendy Greuel and a group of children.
Photo Courtesy of www.wendygreuel.org
Councilman ... read more >>
John Kennedy gets support from all over Pasadena
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net
28 February 2013
John Kennedy
Even his opponents are now supporting him for council
This has been a very good week for Pasadena City Council candidate John Kennedy. First he received notice that Pasadena Police ... read more >>
Katherine Jackson to Go Ahead with Lawsuit against AEG
Written by BILL HETHERMAN City New Service
28 February 2013
A judge this week issued a tentative ruling that Michael Jackson's mother can move forward with her lawsuit contending that the promoters of Michael Jackson's never-realized London concerts negligently ... read more >>
Urban League Open House introduced newly appointed CEO Nolan V. Rollins
Written by Sentinel News Servicegeneralinfo@lasentinel.net
28 February 2013
Members of the LA Urban League Board of Directors and Executive Team
(L-R) Hosts__ Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas, John C. Mack, Noel Massie and Nolan Rollins
Nolan Rollins greets community member
Community ... read more >>
Study Shows Significant Learning Gaps between Blacks and Whites
Written by City News Service
28 February 2013
By the second grade, African American students in Los Angeles County demonstrate significant learning gaps that only widen with age and lead to the highest school dropout rate among all races, according ... read more >>
Long Beach Calls for Action in the Black Community
Written by Nicole Williams Sentinel Contributing WriterNicolew@lasentinel.net
28 February 2013
Dr. Lydia Hollie (center), who gathered statistics for "The State of Black Long Beach: A Call to Action" speaking with two people who attended the convention on Saturday, February 23.
Uduak ... read more >>
Hundreds of Bikers Ride for Peace in the Streets
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net
28 February 2013
(L-R) Minister Tony Muhammad, Dr. Hanan Islam, Power 106’s Big Boy, and Rev. Alfreddie Johnson at 5th UPFest in Watts.
Minister Tony Muhammad and Big Boy Join Caravan of Peace from Watts to Carson ... read more >>
Wesson honors Pastor Xavier Thompson
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net
28 February 2013
Pastor Xavier Thompson (left) of Southern Missionary Baptist Church receives recognition by City Council President Herb Wesson (right) at City Hall
City Council President Herb Wesson honored Pastor ... read more >>
Local workers at Inglewood Forum with Mayor Butts
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net
28 February 2013
Pictured from left to right: Van Smith, Les Young, Brandon Baker, Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Eric Medina, Jamie Criss, Dwayne Newbern, Tramell Collins.
After a great deal of careful design and preparation ... read more >>
Why Black Blood Recipients Need Black Blood Donors
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net
28 February 2013
Most of us were taught in school that every human being, no matter what racial or ethnic background, have three blood types A, B or O. However those of us of African descent carry an antigen within ... read more >>
Dennis Zine; A Life of Service and Leadership
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net
28 February 2013
Dennis Zine
An established and proven track record in public service establishes Councilmember Dennis Zine as the ideal candidate to vote for in the race for city controller in the March 5 primary.
As ... read more >>
Jan Perry Vies to Continue Love Affair with L.A. as its Mayor
Written by KENNETH MILLER Sentinel Staff Writer
28 February 2013
Jan Perry
Bright public servant can be a history maker beginning with March 5 primary
In a journey that began with a cross country trip from her Ohio home to attend the Rose Bowl game on New Years ... read more >>
Prominent Endorsements Power Price into Primary
Written by KENNETH MILLER Sentinel Staff Writer kenneth@lasentinel.net & By Katherine Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net
28 February 2013
President Barack Obama and Senator Curren Price
Gov. Jerry Brown, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Rep. Karen Bass among influential elected backing the State Senator for 9th District City Council
Fueled ... read more >>
YES on Prop. A is a YES for Our Community
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
28 February 2013
We believe that voting YES! on Proposition A is best for our community and best for the city overall. Yes! on Proposition A will maintain needed services in the city and in our community. Vote Yes! on ... read more >>
HUNDREDS SHOW UP TO SUPPORT REGGIE JONES-SAWYER
Written by Sentinel News Service
22 February 2013
City Council President Herb Wesson swears in Reggie Jones-Sawyer as Pastor Rosalyn Brooks holds bible. Son, Evan Jones-Sawyer, daughter Lauren and son, Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer look on.
left ... read more >>
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 >>