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Boyle Heights Activists Weigh Consequences of Exide Closure

The recent closure of a battery-recycling plant in Vernon promises the reduction of dangerous levels of toxic emissions to neighboring cities. Now members of Resurrection... Read more »

After 72 Years, Sycamore Grove School Will Close

One of Northeast Los Angeles’ best “kept secrets,” a K-8th grade Christian school, will close its doors in June, ending nearly three quarters of a century... Read more »

Candidates for Mayor Explain Agendas at Latino-Themed Forum

As the May 21 election looms closer, the candidates for mayor of Los Angeles, City Councilman Eric Garcetti and Controller Wendy Greuel, both democrats, on May 4... Read more »

Belmont Student’s Haunting Photo Wins ‘Spotlight’ Award

A striking black and white photo of a young woman who appears to have dozed off while behind the wheel of a car as her date slumbers in the backseat, has earned... Read more »

‘Urban Movement’ Flourishing at Lincoln High School

A fairly new after-school dance club at Lincoln High School in the Los Angeles community of Lincoln Heights has started to make a name for itself at regional dance... Read more »

State Supreme Court Oks Local Limits on ‘Pot Shops’

Reacting to the state Supreme Court’s ruling Monday that said municipalities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries, an attorney backing Los Angeles’ Proposition... Read more »

NRDC Threatens to Sue Over L.A. Council’s Approval of BNSF Rail Yard

The Los Angeles City Council approved BNSF Railway’s $500 million near-dock rail yard Wednesday, citing “cut-throat” competition from other North American... Read more »

Adventist Health Settles Kickbacks Suit Involving White Memorial

Adventist Health System has agreed to pay $14.1 million to settle allegations that it illegally compensated physicians who referred patients insured by Medicare... Read more »

David Vela for L.A. Community College District

Eastern Group Publications is endorsing Montebello School Board Member David Vela for Office No. 5. We have been greatly impressed by Mr. Vela’s willingness to... Read more »

L.A. Sample Ballot Available In Multiple Languages

Sample Ballots for Los Angeles’ May 21, 2013 General Municipal and Special Elections are now available in the eight Federally-mandated languages of Chinese, Hindi,... Read more »

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