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5TH ANNUAL CHRIS PAUL PBA ALL-STARS INVITATIONAL
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
Kevin Hart: Comedian and Actor Kevin Hart Bowls during the 5th Annual Chris Paul PBA All-Stars Invitational Hosted by Five-Time NBA All-Star Chris Paul.   5-time NBA All-Star/LA Clippers point guard ... read more >>
21st Annual Empowerment Congress Summit to Feature L.A. Mayoral Candidates Forum
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas and the Empowerment Congress, the forerunner to Los Angeles' ... read more >>
Pasadena City Council Candidate John J. Kennedy To Host Campaign Kick-Off Event
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
John J. Kennedy, Pasadena City Council Candidate District 3 Event will be held Saturday, January 12 John J. Kennedy, the community candidate for election to Pasadena City Council’s Third District, ... read more >>
CITY HALL EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS KINSEY COLLECTION
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson   Council President Herb Wesson has announced that the City Council’s annual exhibit commemorating African American Heritage Month will be “From ... read more >>
Crime Continues to Drop in Los Angeles
Written by City News Service 07 January 2013
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (AP photo) Crime in the city dropped for the 10th consecutive year in 2012, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Police Chief Charlie Beck announced this week.The pair attributed ... read more >>
Los Angeles Could Lose Funding, say Budget Analysts
Written by City News Service 05 January 2013
Los Angeles could lose up to $115 million in funding for various programs if Congress can't avert deep budget cuts scheduled for March 1 (AP photo) Los Angeles could lose up to $115 million in funding ... read more >>
Reputed Gang Member Charged in Youth Minister's Slaying
Written by City News Service 04 January 2013
Hopeton Parsley (LAPD)   A reputed gang member accused of gunning down a Compton youth minister in Venice pleaded not guilty Friday January 4, to a murder charge. Hopeton Parsley, 23, was charged ... read more >>
A City Mourns
Written by Troy Tieuel (Contributing Writer) 03 January 2013
Danny Bakewell, Jr., a childhood friend of Victor McClinton   Jaques Bolton, a close friend of Victor McClinton   Candace Lacey and Lacey Children.  The Lacey children grew up with Victor McClinton ... read more >>
Miracle on 51st Street Free Toy and Book Giveaway
Written by Sentinel News Service 03 January 2013
On Friday, Dec. 21, Senator Curren D. Price, Jr. joined with critically acclaimed director F Gary Gray (“Friday,” “Italian Job” “The Negotiator”), actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, ... read more >>
Los Angeles City Council YEAR-END REVIEW
Written by Sentinel News Service 03 January 2013
Council President Herb Wesson led a year-end review of issues that faced the Los Angeles City Council for KABC Channel 7 “Eyewitness Newsmakers,” hosted by Adrienne Alpert.  Joining Wesson on ... read more >>
LA offers groceries for guns in annual buyback
Written by Associated Press 03 January 2013
 Los Angeles Police officials get weapons back from motorists at the LA Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Long lines of cars and people ... read more >>
David G. Brown Sentinel Cartoonist Elected to Board of Directors for the Assoc. of American Editorial Cartoonists
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 03 January 2013
David G. Brown editorial cartoonist for the Los Angeles Sentinel newspaper has been nominated and voted to the Board of Directors for the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists. Brown is the ... read more >>
Hon. Satra Zurita Prayer for the Children and their Caregivers.
Written by Satra Zurita 27 December 2012
Hon. Satra Zurita God Bless the children today and every day. Please allow them to keep their childhood innocence in these trying times. Allow them to feel safe in school and everywhere else. Lord please ... read more >>
38th ANNUAL BETHUNE RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
Written by Lady Cage - Barile 27 December 2012
NCNW Bethune Recognition Luncheon Honorees: (l-r) Ms. Carrie Harris Allen,Mrs. Fabian R. Wesson and Ms. Melanie D. Perry (photo by Candice C. Montgomery)                        ... read more >>
Children’s Institute’s Holiday Festivals Bring Smiles To Hundreds of At-Risk Children and their Families
Written by Sentinel News Service 27 December 2012
6,000 Toys Provided by Event Title Sponsor Mattel Children’s Foundation                  On three very special days in December, CII brought cheer to more than 6,000 children and their ... read more >>
Los Angeles 2012
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 27 December 2012
  Alesia Thomas died in the back of an LAPD squad card. Her death exacerbated an already heated use of force debate in Los Angeles First lady in L.A.--- First Lady Michelle Obama made a two-day ... read more >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>

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Which N.B.A. legend would you start a franchise with?

Bill Russell - 7.7%
Wilt Chamberlain - 5.2%
Oscar Robertson - 1.3%
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 6.7%
Julius Erving - 3.2%
Magic Johnson - 29.4%
Larry Bird - 2.9%
Isiah Thomas - 2.4%
Michael Jordon - 17.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon - 1.2%
Shaquille O'neal - 3.4%
Tim Duncan - 1.3%
Kobe Bryant - 7.9%
Allen Iverson - 1%
Lebron James - 5.7%
Kevin Durant - 1.8%
Carmelo Anthony - 1.7%

Total votes: 595
The voting for this poll has ended on: 08 Apr 2013 - 18:35