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 >>
Local Pastor Affected by Gun Violence Attends State of the Union with Congresswoman Hahn
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer) 15 February 2013
Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA-44) attended tonight’s State of the Union address with Reverend E. Winford Bell, a Los Angeles faith-based leader who has been affected by gun violence. Reverend Bell ... read more >>
CUSD launches New Partnership with NASA's BEST and Trash for Teaching Programs
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 15 February 2013
A Hands-On Approach— From left to right: Kelly Elementary fifth grade teacher Al Harrington, Carver Elementary fourth grade teacher Arthur Partida, and Bursch Elementary second grade teacher Alejandra ... 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 >>
Congresswoman Bass Town Hall and Resource Fair Attracts Hundreds
Written by Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer 01 February 2013
Congresswoman Karen Bass at the "Help and Hope" Town Hall and Resource Fair in Los Angeles With thousands of Southern Californians still weathering a tough economy, U. S. Representative Karen Bass ... read more >>
PAFF Founder AYUKO BABU
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Entertainment Editor 01 February 2013
PAFF Founder AYUKO BABU All Heart and Soul Promoting African Culture and Arts Last September Ayuko Babu was at the annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference sitting in the audience ... read more >>
CEO Art Leahy Guides MTA’s Transition to A Community Friendly Rail System
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Staff Writer 01 February 2013
Art Leahy Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) CEO Art Leahy is used to being out and about in the neighborhood, so when the MTA boss visited the Los Angeles Sentinel offices on Crenshaw Blvd. to ... read more >>
Compton Says NO to Hate Crimes
Written by Charlene Muhammad Contributing Writer 01 February 2013
  (L-R) Compton City Councilmember Janna Zurita, Basil Kimbrew, Chair of the California Friends of the African American Caucus; Rev. K.W. Tulloss, L.A. president of the National Action Network and ... read more >>
21st Annual Empowerment Congress Summit Hosts Mayoral Candidates
Written by Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer 25 January 2013
Councilmember Jan Perry Councilmember Eric Garcetti City Controller Wendy Greuel L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas With voting for the next Los Angeles mayor set for March 5, five ... read more >>
Southern Californians Dominate Miss Black California USA Awards
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 January 2013
Aysia Pennel, Miss Black Rancho Cucamonga (2nd runner up), Jasmine Johnson, 2013/14 Miss BlackCalifornia USA, and Sarah Fontenot, Miss Black Hollywood (first runner up). Cora Diggins, Ms. Black ... read more >>
Senator Price Tells Calif. Health Benefits and Exchange Board to Make Consumers Priority
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 January 2013
  Senator Curren D. Price, Jr. (D-Los Angeles) appeared before the California Health Benefits Exchange Board January 17 to urge the new state agency to promote awareness and benefits of the Affordable ... read more >>
Wendy Greuel Launches South L.A. Field Office
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 25 January 2013
Wendy Greuel at the South L.A. field office African American leaders announce support Flanked by supporters, community leaders, and volunteers, Wendy Greuel kicked off the opening of her South L.A. ... read more >>