Court: Drug dog sniff is unconstitutional search
Written by JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press 28 March 2013
In this Dec. 6, 2011 file photo, Miami-Dade retired narcotics detector canine, Franky, is seen in Miami. The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police cannot bring drug-sniffing police dogs onto a suspect's ... read more >>
Written by JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press 28 March 2013
In this Dec. 6, 2011 file photo, Miami-Dade retired narcotics detector canine, Franky, is seen in Miami. The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police cannot bring drug-sniffing police dogs onto a suspect's ... read more >>
Detroit's emergency manager extends 'olive branch'
Written by COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press 28 March 2013
In this March 14, 2013 file photo, Washington-based attorney Kevyn Orr speaks at a news conference in Detroit. Orr starts work Monday, March 25, 2013, as Detroit’s emergency manager and the turnaround ... read more >>
Written by COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press 28 March 2013
In this March 14, 2013 file photo, Washington-based attorney Kevyn Orr speaks at a news conference in Detroit. Orr starts work Monday, March 25, 2013, as Detroit’s emergency manager and the turnaround ... read more >>
High court takes on a new affirmative action case
Written by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press 28 March 2013
The Supreme Court's decision to hear a new case from Michigan on the politically charged issue of affirmative action offers an intriguing hint that the justices will not use a separate challenge already ... read more >>
Written by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press 28 March 2013
The Supreme Court's decision to hear a new case from Michigan on the politically charged issue of affirmative action offers an intriguing hint that the justices will not use a separate challenge already ... read more >>
Over 280 Elementary and Secondary Students with Perfect CST Scores
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 March 2013
Never Resting on Their Laurels — 2012 California Distinguished School Laurel Elementary School had yet another reason to smile, Wednesday, February 27, at CUSD’s Club of Champions assembly, which ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 March 2013
Never Resting on Their Laurels — 2012 California Distinguished School Laurel Elementary School had yet another reason to smile, Wednesday, February 27, at CUSD’s Club of Champions assembly, which ... read more >>
SENTINEL ENDORSES DOTSON, PADILLA, BOWERS AND RICHARDSON MCGHEE FOR A BETTER, STRONGER INGLEWOOD
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 March 2013
“I believe IUSD can be a great school district again," said Margaret Richards-Bowers. The Sentinel is endorsing Bowers and Carliss Richardson-McGhee for Inglewood Unified School District as ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 March 2013
“I believe IUSD can be a great school district again," said Margaret Richards-Bowers. The Sentinel is endorsing Bowers and Carliss Richardson-McGhee for Inglewood Unified School District as ... read more >>
Magic Johnson Rallies Black Leadership for Wendy Greuel
Written by Kenneth Miller, Assistant Managing Editor 28 March 2013
Controller Wendy Greuel stands endorsed by a number of African American leaders, officials and notables including Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson, Rev. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray, actress Anne Marie ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller, Assistant Managing Editor 28 March 2013
Controller Wendy Greuel stands endorsed by a number of African American leaders, officials and notables including Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson, Rev. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray, actress Anne Marie ... read more >>
Wendy Greuel Wins Major Endorsements
Written by KENNETH D. MILLER Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 28 March 2013
Controller Wendy Greuel Former President Bill Clinton President Bill Clinton, Mark Ridley-Thomas, faith and community leaders universally endorse Greuel for mayor Los Angeles County Supervisor ... read more >>
Written by KENNETH D. MILLER Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 28 March 2013
Controller Wendy Greuel Former President Bill Clinton President Bill Clinton, Mark Ridley-Thomas, faith and community leaders universally endorse Greuel for mayor Los Angeles County Supervisor ... read more >>
Lawsuit filed in Ohio's child cancer cluster case
Written by Associated Press 28 March 2013
CLYDE, Ohio (AP) -- Lawyers in Ohio filed a $750 million class action lawsuit Thursday againstWhirlpool Corp. that's related to a child cancer cluster between Toledo and Cleveland. The ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 28 March 2013
CLYDE, Ohio (AP) -- Lawyers in Ohio filed a $750 million class action lawsuit Thursday againstWhirlpool Corp. that's related to a child cancer cluster between Toledo and Cleveland. The ... read more >>
High court skeptical of federal marriage law
Written by Mark Sherman, Associated Press 27 March 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that ... read more >>
Written by Mark Sherman, Associated Press 27 March 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that ... read more >>
Budgets Pressures Lead to Less Incarceration of Black Youth
Written by Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent 26 March 2013
(AP Photo) WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Dwindling state budgets have had an unintended positive effect – prompting states to reduce the number of juveniles arrested and detained, according to a new ... read more >>
Written by Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent 26 March 2013
(AP Photo) WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Dwindling state budgets have had an unintended positive effect – prompting states to reduce the number of juveniles arrested and detained, according to a new ... read more >>
National Abortion Rates Highest Among African-American Teens and Twice the National Average
Written by Special to the NNPA from the Atlanta Daily World 26 March 2013
A new study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute shows that African American teen abortion rates are more than twice as high as the national average. A new study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute ... read more >>
Written by Special to the NNPA from the Atlanta Daily World 26 March 2013
A new study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute shows that African American teen abortion rates are more than twice as high as the national average. A new study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute ... read more >>
Racially Insensitive Game Finds New Home On Amazon
Written by Chris B. Bennett, The Seattle Medium 26 March 2013
Hasbro, the makers of Monopoly, received a permanent injunction against the ghettopoly board game in 2006. Yet, despite the injunction, the game is still available for sale in the United States. [Credit: ... read more >>
Written by Chris B. Bennett, The Seattle Medium 26 March 2013
Hasbro, the makers of Monopoly, received a permanent injunction against the ghettopoly board game in 2006. Yet, despite the injunction, the game is still available for sale in the United States. [Credit: ... read more >>
North Dakota governor approves 6-week abortion ban
Written by Nicole Williams 26 March 2013
North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple speaks on Monday, April 16, 2012, to a group of North Dakota state agency administrators in the Brynhild Haugland Room of the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck, N.D., ... read more >>
Written by Nicole Williams 26 March 2013
North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple speaks on Monday, April 16, 2012, to a group of North Dakota state agency administrators in the Brynhild Haugland Room of the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck, N.D., ... read more >>
Iowa governor holds hearing on releasing killer
Written by Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press 26 March 2013
This Nov. 1, 2012 photo provided by the Iowa Department of Corrections shows Rasberry Williams who is serving a life sentence for fatally shooting an acquaintance over a $30 debt outside a Waterloo, ... read more >>
Written by Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press 26 March 2013
This Nov. 1, 2012 photo provided by the Iowa Department of Corrections shows Rasberry Williams who is serving a life sentence for fatally shooting an acquaintance over a $30 debt outside a Waterloo, ... read more >>
US home prices rise 8.1 pct., most since mid-2006
Written by Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer / Associated Press 26 March 2013
Photo By: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press US home prices rise in January by most since mid-2006, as housing recovery strengthens WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. home prices rose in January at ... read more >>
Written by Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer / Associated Press 26 March 2013
Photo By: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press US home prices rise in January by most since mid-2006, as housing recovery strengthens WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. home prices rose in January at ... read more >>
Mark Ridley-Thomas Endorses Wendy Greuel
Written by Seema Mehta 25 March 2013
Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas on Sunday endorsed Wendy Greuel to become the city's next mayor. "As I have watched the election unfold, I have become convinced that the candidate ... read more >>
Written by Seema Mehta 25 March 2013
Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas on Sunday endorsed Wendy Greuel to become the city's next mayor. "As I have watched the election unfold, I have become convinced that the candidate ... read more >>
Senator Wright honors 35th Senate District “Women of Distinction”
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 22 March 2013
Senator Wright with “Women of Distinction” luncheon emcee Wendy Raquel Robinson, best known for her roles on “The Steve Harvey Show” and “The Game.” Senator Wright poses with the 2013 ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 22 March 2013
Senator Wright with “Women of Distinction” luncheon emcee Wendy Raquel Robinson, best known for her roles on “The Steve Harvey Show” and “The Game.” Senator Wright poses with the 2013 ... read more >>
Black adult mentors are here for you
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@laesntinel.net 22 March 2013
The Los Angeles CARES Mentoring Movement is hosting a mentor orientation on Saturday, March 23 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the African American Firefighter Museum. Volunteers interested in mentoring ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@laesntinel.net 22 March 2013
The Los Angeles CARES Mentoring Movement is hosting a mentor orientation on Saturday, March 23 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the African American Firefighter Museum. Volunteers interested in mentoring ... read more >>
Assemblyman Holden Names “Women Of The Year” FOR THE 41ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 22 March 2013
Assemblyman Holden and Honoree Zephyr Tate-Mann Pasadena –Assemblymember Chris Holden recently named two women who represent opposite ends of the district but share a common dedication to their ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 22 March 2013
Assemblyman Holden and Honoree Zephyr Tate-Mann Pasadena –Assemblymember Chris Holden recently named two women who represent opposite ends of the district but share a common dedication to their ... read more >>
Sen. Price praises role of church in South L.A. civic life
Written by Sen. Price praises role of church in South L.A. civic life 21 March 2013
Senator Curren Price Speaking recently to the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California, Sen. Curren Price told the assembled clergy that “in South Los Angeles, there is ... read more >>
Written by Sen. Price praises role of church in South L.A. civic life 21 March 2013
Senator Curren Price Speaking recently to the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California, Sen. Curren Price told the assembled clergy that “in South Los Angeles, there is ... read more >>
NFL Star Richard Sherman Returns to Dominguez High for a Pep Talk
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Ask the Pro— Class of 2006, Dominguez High School graduate and Seattle Seahawks cornerback, Richard Sherman (left), listens to a student’s question regarding his academic and athletic experiences, ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Ask the Pro— Class of 2006, Dominguez High School graduate and Seattle Seahawks cornerback, Richard Sherman (left), listens to a student’s question regarding his academic and athletic experiences, ... read more >>
Senator William “Mo” Cowan Joins the Congressional Black Caucus
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Senator William "Mo" Cowan Joins the Congressional Black Caucus Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement welcoming interim Senator William “Mo” Cowan (D-Mass) ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Senator William "Mo" Cowan Joins the Congressional Black Caucus Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement welcoming interim Senator William “Mo” Cowan (D-Mass) ... read more >>
WESSON TOURS VISION THEATRE RENOVATION
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Council President Herb Wesson tours work in progress at the Vision Theatre with Cultural Affairs General Manager Olga Garay Council President Herb Wesson toured the work in progress in the renovation ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Council President Herb Wesson tours work in progress at the Vision Theatre with Cultural Affairs General Manager Olga Garay Council President Herb Wesson toured the work in progress in the renovation ... read more >>
Representative Bass, Assemblymember Mitchell Tout Obamacare’s Benefits
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Representative Karen Bass Assemblymember Holly Mitchell Millions of Californians Have Benefited From the Law Despite GOP Efforts To Repeal Key Reforms Congresswoman and former Assembly Speaker ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Representative Karen Bass Assemblymember Holly Mitchell Millions of Californians Have Benefited From the Law Despite GOP Efforts To Repeal Key Reforms Congresswoman and former Assembly Speaker ... read more >>
Education Under Arrest
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Tavis Smiley turns his critical eye toward the “school-to-prison pipeline” Television and radio personality Tavis Smiley will premiere his sixth episode of Tavis Smiley Reports (TSR) Mar. 26 ... read more >>
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Tavis Smiley turns his critical eye toward the “school-to-prison pipeline” Television and radio personality Tavis Smiley will premiere his sixth episode of Tavis Smiley Reports (TSR) Mar. 26 ... read more >>