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Mayor Villraigosa Mandates MTA Hold Contractors Accountable For Lack of Blacks Hired on Phase I of Crenshaw Rail Project
Written by Kenneth Miller Asst. Managing Editor 25 April 2013
The Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) pledged significant African American participation during the construction phase of the Metro Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor and also signed a project labor agreement ... read more >>

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Endorses Wendy Greuel for Mayor
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 April 2013
Los Angeles – Congresswoman Maxine Waters announced today that she is endorsing Wendy Greuel for mayor of Los Angeles and joining Greuel’s campaign as a co-chair. Throughout her 37 years of public ... read more >>

Hyundai-Kia recalling nearly 1.9 million vehicles
Written by Tom Krisher, Associated Press 03 April 2013
(AP Photo) DETROIT (AP) — Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling almost 1.9 million vehicles to fix problems with air bags and brake light switches. The switch recall covers almost ... read more >>

Demolition Bash at West L.A.
Written by Sentinel News Service 03 January 2013
West Los Angeles College president Nabil Abu-Ghazaleh man’s equipment that will be used to demolish 43-year-old “temporary” buildings that are finally being removed thanks to a construction bond ... read more >>

Toyota settlement gets preliminary approval
Written by Associated Press 03 January 2013
Toyota settlement gets preliminary approval (AP) — A plaintiffs' attorney says a U.S. District Court judge in California has given preliminary approval to a $1 billion-plus settlement with Toyota ... read more >>

Four More Years!!
Written by Sentinel News Service 27 December 2012
Four More Years!! Gene Hale and President Barack Obama Sentinel News Service Gene Hale, Chairman of President Obama’s Small Medium Enterprise Export Committee will serve four more years as ... read more >>

The California Wellness Foundation Recognizes 20th Annual California Peace Prize Honorees
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 22 December 2012
Peace Promoters Each Receive $25,000 Pictured here (left to right) are Foundation President and CEO Diana M. Bontá, and honoree Michael Cummings. The California ... read more >>

Port of Los Angeles Wins Environmental Award
Written by Super User 26 October 2012
Containerisation International’ Honors Port for Advancing Environmental Practices and Innovation in the Container Industry SAN PEDRO, Calif. — Oct. 25, 2012 — The Port of Los Angeles has earned ... read more >>

FUNDING FOR CRENSHAW/LAX LINE APPROVED
Written by Ashley Nash, Sentinel (Contributing Writer) & Chelsea Battle, Sentinel (Contributing Writer) 03 October 2012
Coming: the Crenshaw/LAX line. Photo by Troy Tieuel As a result of a combined struggle by elected officials at all levels, the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) ... read more >>

U.S. Department of Transportation Approves $545.9 Million Loan to Advance Public Transit in Los Angeles
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 01 October 2012
WASHINGTON—U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has approved a $545.9 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan that will enable the Los Angeles County Metropolitan ... read more >>

SBA and U.S. Black Chamber, Inc. Host Matchmaker, Training and Awards Conference in Washington, D.C.
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 01 October 2012
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Black Chamber, Inc. will host a free National 8(a) Training, Business Matchmaking and Awards Ceremony at the Carnegie Library in Washington, ... read more >>

Jackson estate, businessman settle copyright case
Written by ANTHONY McCARTNEY | Associated Press 06 September 2012
In this Monday, Feb. 28, 2005 file photo, Michael Jackson follows his mother, Katherine Jackson, as they arrive for court. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's ... read more >>

Magic Johnson Inspires Young Entrepreneurs
Written by Simeon Gant 28 August 2012
Magic Johnson Inspires Young Entrepreneurs By Simeon Gant San Diego, CA---High School and College students received a few basic principles on how to succeed in business from legendary basketball ... read more >>

Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on 2012 youth employment
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 August 2012
Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on 2012 youth employment WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ ... read more >>

Metro reaches a 3-year contract with ATU
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 August 2012
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) reached a 3-year contract with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), representing over 2,300 bus and rail maintenance employees. “Metro ... read more >>

APAC applauds High Speed Rail for Approving Inclusion of Minority Business Contracting
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 August 2012
Oakland, CA – Associated Professionals and Contractors (APAC) of California, Inc. commends the California High Speed Rail Authority's (CHSRA) decision to include Disadvantaged Businesses in the development ... read more >>

Two Los Angeles Tobacco Distributors Defraud State of More Than $1 Million
Written by Sentinel News Service 20 July 2012
Sacramento – Two Los Angeles men were sentenced on July 19 for defrauding the State of California of more than $1 million in state tobacco excise taxes, announced Chairman Jerome E. Horton of the California ... read more >>

Port of L.A. Approves Eagle Marine Services “Pier 300” Container Terminal Expansion
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 July 2012
Port of L.A. Approves Eagle Marine Services “Pier 300” Container Terminal Expansion $196 Million Green Modernization Project to Create Nearly 3,400 Jobs During Construction and Add Nearly 8,000 ... read more >>

California Homeowner Bill of Rights Passes Legislature
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 July 2012
California Homeowner Bill of Rights Passes Legislature, Bringing Mortgage Reforms One Step Closer to LawSACRAMENTO -- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced the California Homeowner Bill ... read more >>

Partnership Between Parks and CRA/LA Pays off Again
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 June 2012
Councilman Parks at the openingPartnership Between Parks and CRA/LA Pays off AgainBuckingham Place Senior Apartments Open After 10 yearsCouncilmember Bernard C. Parks joined community leaders and key stakeholders ... read more >>

Two Critically Important Port Security Measures
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 June 2012
Two Critically Important Port Security Measures Sponsored by Congresswoman Laura Richardson Included in New Homeland Security BillCongresswoman Richardson Amendments Enables Port Security Grant Recipients ... read more >>

Ralphs Helps Honor Our Troops
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 May 2012
Ralphs Helps Honor Our Troops“Honoring Our Heroes” checkstand fundraising drive to benefit the USO Ralphs Grocery Company is pleased to announce that it is raising funds for ... read more >>

Greuel Releases Analysis of LAFD Emergency Response Times
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 May 2012
Greuel Releases Analysis of LAFD Emergency Response TimesLOS ANGELES– As City Council begins debating the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, City Controller Wendy Greuel today released her analysis ... read more >>

Wells Fargo Celebrates 160 Years of Service
Written by Sentinel News Service 30 March 2012
Wells Fargo Celebrates 160 Years of ServiceTo mark the anniversary, the company contributes more than $2.5 million to charities and donates, builds or renovates 160 homes Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: ... read more >>

Julius Robinson Appointed Chairman of Operation Hope’s Northwest Board of Directors
Written by Sentinel News Service 29 March 2012
Julius Robinson Union Bank, N.A. today announced that Julius Robinson, executive vice president and head of Corporate Social Responsibility has been appointed to Operation HOPE’s Northwest Board of Directors ... read more >>

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