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- Bruins Best Penn State 83-67 in Long Beach
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Local News
L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Fund for Small Business Disaster Recovery
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of a new Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund, aimed …
Pepperdine Celebrates Decades-Long Partnership with Girls Club of L.A. Through Foster Grandparent Program
Pepperdine University's Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) marked a momentous occasion on Jan. 8, as it hosted Michael D. Smith, CEO …
St. Elmo Village Receives Historic-Cultural Monument Designation
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved Councilwoman Heather Hutt's motion to designate St. Elmo Village as a Historic-Cultural Monument …
Community Leaders and Celebrities Come Together to Support Wildfire Survivors
This article is highlighting the mutual aid efforts and outpouring of support that Black community leaders have offered in light …
BizFed Institute Workforce Forum Brings Everyone to the Table
BizFed Institute plans a Workforce Forum on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the UCLA Extension …
Sanders-Aladdin Family Lose Three Homes in Eaton Fire
Rachel Aladdin and her family are impacted by the loss of not one, but three of the family’s Altadena homes.
Nana’s Altadena Home: A Legacy Lost, But Not Forgotten
"Our whole street was Black and Brown families who’ve been here for 50, 60 years. We’re definitely rebuilding. People keep …
The Syms Family After the Fire: ‘We Will Rebuild’
Planners, engineers, architects—we are ready to make this a Mecca. This will be a premier destination for the county of …
Zaria Herring Among Altadena Residents Who Lost Generational Homes
“I don’t come from a rich family, and I work so hard for everything that I own,” she mourned.
Ezieme Home Destroyed by Eaton Fire: A Family’s Story of Loss, Resilience, and Community
“He drove through our neighborhood, and every home was burned down. When he got to our street, everything was flat. …
Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory
The L.A. Sentinel is sharing this list of GoFundMe fundraisers containing the names and links of Black families in Altadena …
National News
Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King Discuss New Book and the Power of Living Legacy
Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, prominent advocates for social justice and equality, recently sat down for an …
In Remembrance: Honoring Those We’ve Lost in 2024
It's important to remember and honor those who have transitioned, recognizing their achievements and the paths they paved for others. …
Top 10 National News Stories of 2024
A list of the top 10 national stories reported in the Los Angeles Sentinel in 2024.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies From Cancer at Age 78
Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on …
Entertainment
Jason James Dances Past Fear to Chase His Dreams
"Do it scared. Do it with fear because the payout is almost always much better than the risk that you're …
Lady Irene Gandy Schools Angelenos on the Real Broadway!
“Broadway is not just lights and glamour—it’s grit,” explained Gandy. “We’re a community, but we’re also a business. It’s called …
Octavia Butler Imagined L.A. Ravaged by Fires. Her Altadena Cemetery Survived
Decades ago, the writer Octavia Butler had imagined a Los Angeles ravaged by fires. The Altadena cemetery where the science …
LA’s Own D-Nice, Club Royalty, Host DTLA’s Hottest New Year’s Eve Party
Downtown Los Angeles reached a fever pitch as legendary DJ and artist D-Nice headlined the ultimate New Year’s Eve bash. …
Sports
Bruins Best Penn State 83-67 in Long Beach
The UCLA Bruins women’s basketball team defeated the Penn State Lady Lions 83-67. With a 17-0 overall record, the Bruins …
Lakers Break Losing Streak with Victory Over Miami Heat
On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak with a hard-fought 117-108 victory over the Miami …
Clippers Come From Behind to Earn 109-98 Win Over Heat
Norman Powell scored a team-high 29 points and James Harden had 26 points and 11 assists as the Los Angeles …
LAFC Rewarded DoorDash Discounts to Fans
The energy that LAFC fans give to the club is like no other and LAFC found a way to pay …
Opinion
Haiti and the Unfinal Fact of Freedom: Its Ongoing Struggle for Life and Liberation – Part 1
In celebrating this the 221st anniversary of the world transformative liberation struggle and Revolution of the Haitian People, we understandably …
“Speak Faith Into Your Life”
There was a time when Jesus was told about the Galileans who were massacred (A.D. 26-36) by Pontius Pilate, a …
I Need to Step on Your Toes to Get to Your Heart?
Over the years I have listened to my son often share in his presentations that if he must step on …
Unity in the Midst of Ashes
I was wondering what to say to you guys after this past week of madness and destruction all over Los …
Religion
Eaton Fire Impacts Houses of Worship in Altadena and Pasadena
Several churches, mosques, synagogues, and other ministries in Altadena and Pasadena were impacted by the Eaton fire.
Bryant Temple Community Development Corporation: A Quiet Force
Since Bryant Temple African American Methodist Episcopal Church launched its Community Development Corporation (CDC) in 2017, the organization has quietly …
SCLC Founder’s Day Features ‘Seven Last Words of MLK’
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern presented “The Seven Last Words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” at …
Victory Praise Dance Featured Onstage at LA County’s Holiday Celebration
Victory Praise Dancers, led by Robin Deane, shone a light on the Crenshaw District with their performance at the 65th …