Accused Dominguez Coach Speaks Out
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 19 March 2009
For the first time since arrest Otis talks This was supposed to be another banner year for former Compton Dominguez high school basketball coach Russell Otis and his storied Dons program, but for ... read more >>
Gary Visits West Charlotte High School
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2009
Prominent Trial Attorney, Willie Gary Shares Words of Encouragement and Challenges Students to Strive for Academic Excellence   Willie E. Gary, prominent trial attorney and philanthropist addressed ... read more >>
Black owned company provides hope for a way out of Recession
Written by Claudia Maxwell (Contributing Writer) 12 March 2009
Things are bad. People are losing their jobs and homes. Middle class families are becoming the "noveau-poor". Mr. Roosevelt Roby, Founder and President of the World Business Exchange Network ... read more >>
Obama to Unveil Education Plan
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2009
President Barack Obama is promoting tighter standards for teachers and a reduced dropout rate for students as part of an education plan that, at least for now, lacks any new legislative component. ... read more >>
Supervisor Ridley-Thomas Leads Pastors on Tour of South L.A.
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2009
Faith-Based Economic Development Projects Building on his accomplishments during his first 100 days in office, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas this week lead a group of 50 Korean and African-American ... read more >>
James Stevens: The 18 Million Dollar Man
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2009
The Story Behind His Fight for a Big Jury Verdict When James Stevens filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Vons Companies, Inc. in late 2004, he had no idea the toll it would take on his life. ... read more >>
9-Year-Old Girl Shot in Front of Her Home
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2009
Los Angeles: A suspect fired at undercover narcotic officers which resulted in an officer-involved shooting. On March 8, 2009 at about 6:50 p.m., Olympic Area Narcotic Enforcement Detail (NED) Officers ... read more >>
Prop 8 Debate Friday
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2009
Radio Free KJLH 102.3FM's Front Page show will host a debate on Proposition 8 between journalist and commentator Jasmyne Cannick and controversial Muslim author Shahrazad Ali (The Blackman's ... read more >>
Compton City Attorney Goes After City Funds
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2009
Compton City Attorney Craig J. Cornwell is going after unscrupulous vendors cheating his City. Barely six months on the job, Cornwell has launched a large-scale effort to recover millions of dollars ... read more >>
Sprint to the 26th Senate District
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 12 March 2009
With a vacant Senate seat in tow, the race is on and the candidates are pulling out all the stops to get their message to the people. The race for state's 26th Senatorial district is shaping ... read more >>
President Obama Brings Message Directly to African American Media
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 12 March 2009
Two of the top cabinet aides on President Barack Obama’s  historic team conduced an exclusive forty-five minute exclusive interview with the African American media, including the Los Angeles ... read more >>
Hall Leads Efforts to Reopen King Hospital
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2009
 The Assembly Higher Education Committee approved ACR 2 by Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D- Compton). ACR 2 calls upon the University of California to expedite negotiations with the Los ... read more >>
Garner's Life Celebrated
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 12 March 2009
Garner Remembered as Passionate Gentle Giant. His life was a legacy of putting others before him Veteran Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Kenneth O. Garner was remembered by family members, ... read more >>
Sayles Joins USC as VP of Government and Community Relations
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 12 March 2009
Thomas Sayles joins USC Administration as the new Vice President for Government and Community Relations. Sayles, who was born and raised in the University Park area, has extensive experience in business, ... read more >>
Obama overturns Bush policy on stem cells
Written by Associated Press 09 March 2009
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Monday cleared the way for a significant increase in federal dollars for embryonic stem cell research and promised no scientific data will be "distorted ... read more >>
Funeral arrangements for Deputy Chief Garner
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 March 2009
Viewing: Sunday, March 8th 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Faith Dome 7901 S. Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA Memorial Service: Monday, March 9th 10:00 a.m. @ Faith Dome Internment: Immediately following ... read more >>
Dr. Xernona Clayton Joins Board of CDU
Written by Sentinel News Service 05 March 2009
Famed civil rights leader and broadcast pioneer joins the Board of Trustees of Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science  Dr Xernona Clayton, civil rights leader, broadcaster and the founder, ... read more >>
Congresswoman Watson Named Subcommittee Chairwoman
Written by Sentinel News Service 05 March 2009
Congresswoman Diane E. Watson has been named Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization and Procurement. The subcommittee ... read more >>
Novo Nordisk Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Create
Written by Sentinel News Service 05 March 2009
Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company focusing on diabetes care, has awarded a $1.5 million, three-year grant to create the Pediatric Diabetes Consortium (PDC), which is comprised of clinical centers ... read more >>
Villaraigosa, Bratton Expand Largest LAPD Officer Deployment in City History
Written by Sentinel News Service 05 March 2009
Mayor Villaraigosa joined Police Chief William Bratton and City Councilmembers Eric Garcetti, Jack Weiss and Tom LaBonge to announce the Los Angeles Police Department has expanded to its largest force ... read more >>
Abandoned Baby Left at Mid-City Hospital
Written by Sentinel News Service 05 March 2009
A baby was abandoned at Olympia Hospital by an unknown male The LAPD is investigating the circumstances of the abandonment and attempting to locate the baby's parents along with identifying the ... read more >>
The State of the Black Union
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 05 March 2009
It began in Los Angeles 10 years ago and has returned after traversing around the country annually. Last Saturday, Tavis Smiley hosted the 10th Annual State of the Black Union at the Los Angeles ... read more >>
Mayor of Gardena Wins a Second Term
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 05 March 2009
As the mayor of a progressive city and an assistant sheriff of Los Angeles County, Paul Tanaka is able to serve the people of Gardena and of L.A. County at the same time.   When Paul Tanaka ... read more >>
Local Election Returns As Expected
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 05 March 2009
Sentinel endorsees on cruise control to victory Low voter turnout did nothing to ruin victory celebrations for candidates endorsed by the Los Angeles Sentinel in spring primary on March 3 in Los ... read more >>
LAPD Mourns 'A Giant' in Deputy Chief Kenneth Garner
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 05 March 2009
Long time gentle cop was a friend of Black community The highest-ranking African American of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger hailed his lost colleague as "a ... read more >>

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