UPDATE: Introducing “Here Comes The Judge” with Judge Joe Brown Having His Say On Illegal Immigration Today
By Judge Joe Brown, Contributing Writer There has been a lot of talk recently about “sanctuary cities” and the defiance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when it comes to handling illegal immigration. So, what’s really going on here? Are there laws that address these issues? Why hasn’t there been more discussion about whether the…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: The Episcopal Bishop Was Out of Order During the National Prayer Service
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief As I was scrolling through my feed, I happened to listen to a segment in which a bishop spoke during the National Prayer Service. In her address, the bishop took it upon herself to admonish the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. I couldn’t help but feel the…
Read MoreMusic Royalty, Like Andra Day, Xzibit, and Mario, Performed at the LA Wildfire Benefit Concert, Hosted by 1500 or Nothing, at WePlay Studios’ Grand Opening
By Iryna Chuhai, Chief Marketing Officer, WePlay Studios INGLEWOOD-This Saturday, on Jan 18, the newly opened WePlay Studios venue in Inglewood welcomed the celebration of 1500 or Nothin’s 20th Anniversary. Many beloved music artists like Andra Day and Xzibit, comedians, and DJs took the stage to celebrate the 1500 or Nothing Day, give back to…
Read MoreMayor Bass Surveys Burn Damage Ahead of Rains, Continues Steps to Rebuild Los Angeles Stronger
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass today surveyed debris in the Pacific Palisades after signing an Emergency Executive Order today to shore up burn areas and to mitigate the serious health and environmental impacts of fire-related hazardous pollutants on the stormwater system, beaches and ocean. Mayor Bass and Councilwoman Traci Park were joined by…
Read MoreUPDATE: File Your Insurance Claim First – Then Apply with FEMA
Insured Survivors If you were affected by the fires and have insurance, you should contact your insurance company and file a claim first. FEMA may provide assistance to underinsured survivors to help pay for disaster-related costs that insurance doesn’t cover. If you still need help, you can send FEMA a copy of the documents…
Read MoreState Senators Invite Altadena Residents to a Listening Session on the Urgent Need for an Equitable Recovery in the Aftermath of the Wildfires
LOS ANGELES – State Senators Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) and Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) brought together Altadena residents, community leaders and service agency representatives for an “Equitable Recovery for Altadena: A Listening Session” held on King Day at Pasadena Church East Campus. The event, which gave Altadena residents impacted by the wildfires an opportunity to…
Read MoreAt King Day Rally, Sharpton Leads Oath To Support DEI As Trump Opposes It
By Adelle M. Banks WASHINGTON (RNS) — As President Trump was sworn in three miles away at the U.S. Capitol, hundreds of people rallied at an African Methodist Episcopal Church to make a Martin Luther King Jr. Day pledge to support diversity, equity and inclusion, in direct opposition to Trump’s Inauguration Day promise to reduce…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: What Would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Say Today About Priming the Minds of Our Youth at Major Institutions for Free?
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief As we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I often find myself wondering: What would he think of the state of our world today? After all these years, have we truly embraced the freedoms he fought for, or have we become ensnared by the…
Read MoreInglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr.: Balanced and Steady During the Los Angeles Fires
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor & Truth As the fires rage across Southern California, threatening homes, livelihoods, and landscapes, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. stands as a pillar of strength and preparedness. With a career deeply rooted in law enforcement and emergency management, Butts’ steady leadership during these unprecedented times echoes his…
Read MoreCSLB urge a los propietarios de viviendas a contratar contratistas autorizados tras los incendios forestales del sur de California
SACRAMENTO, CA – Mientras los incendios forestales afectan a las comunidades del sur de California, la Junta Estatal de Licencias de Contratistas (CSLB, por sus siglas en inglés) urge a los propietarios de viviendas a contratar contratistas autorizados para cualquier proyecto de reparación o construcción que cueste $1,000 o más, incluyendo mano de obra y materiales. La…
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