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Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash
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Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash

Sentinel News WireJanuary 26, 2020

CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday morning, according to TMZ. Reports say he was on board with at least three other people at the time the private helicopter went down. The Los Angeles County Fire Department say there were no survivors. Emergency crews responded after a helicopter crashed and sparked a small brush fire Sunday. The crash occurred in Calabasas, said Art Marrujo, a dispatch supervisor with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. He didn’t know how many people were on board or if there were any injuries. Firefighters worked to

CRAIG L. WASHINGTON ELECTED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVING AS PRESIDENT IN 2028
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CRAIG L. WASHINGTON ELECTED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVING AS PRESIDENT IN 2028

Sentinel News WireJanuary 17, 2020

The Tournament of Roses also announced the 2020-2021 leadership and organizational structure. Tournament of Roses Vice President Craig L. Washington, who has been a volunteer member since 2000, will serve as the Association’s President in 2028.  He will provide leadership for the 139th Rose Parade and 114th Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2028. Washington was appointed a Tournament Chair in 2014 and a Tournament Director in 2016.  He has served as Chair of the Queen & Court, Equestrian, Student Ambassadors and Formation Area committees, as well as Vice Chair of Decorating Places, Coronation, Kickoff and Tailgate committees.  During this time, he

California Could Mandate Backup Power at Cell Phone Towers
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California Could Mandate Backup Power at Cell Phone Towers

Associated PressJanuary 8, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When the nation’s largest electric utility preemptively shut off power last fall to prevent wildfires in California, customers lost more than just their lights — some lost their phones, too. Data from the Federal Communications Commission shows 874 cellphone towers were offline during an Oct. 27 power shutoff that affected millions of people. That included more than half of the cell towers in Marin County alone. The outages mean people who depend solely on cellphones couldn’t call 911 or receive emergency notifications, compounding the dangers associated with an unprecedented power outage in an era dominated by

ADOS Los Angeles Makes Statement on Recent Misrepresentation
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ADOS Los Angeles Makes Statement on Recent Misrepresentation

Sentinel News WireDecember 30, 2019

 ​ On December 29, 2019 ADOS Los Angeles was unfairly attacked by two guests appearing on the Tieesha Essex YouTube Channel. The guests falsely presented themselves as credible sources of information and chose to discredit the work of ADOS Los Angeles by creating a false narrative surrounding the ADOS movement and its current members. The sole purpose of this video was to cause dissension amongst the Los Angeles members of the ADOS community and cast doubt on the work being done by the group. ADOS Los Angeles, a lineage based membership organization, believes in a black agenda

Rep. Waters Statement on the Attack on the Jewish Community in Monsey, NY & the Rise in Extremist Violence
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Rep. Waters Statement on the Attack on the Jewish Community in Monsey, NY & the Rise in Extremist Violence

Sentinel News WireDecember 30, 2019

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on the violent attack on the Jewish community in Monsey, New York on the seventh day of Hanukkah, and the disturbing rise in extremist violence across the country:  “I’m saddened and pained by the anti-Semitic attack on the Jewish community in Monsey, New York on the seventh day of Hanukkah, a sacred period of rededication, joy, and light. The recent violent attacks in New York and New Jersey, and the escalating extremist violence targeting places of worship and religious communities across the country must be stopped. I extend my sincere condolences to the

Harris Leads Colleagues in Letter Opposing Drastic Increases to Immigration-Related Fees
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Harris Leads Colleagues in Letter Opposing Drastic Increases to Immigration-Related Fees

Sentinel News WireDecember 30, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) led a group of her colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) official Samantha Deshommes expressing their strong opposition to a rule change that would drastically increase immigration fees and directly harm vulnerable immigrant populations. Under the proposed rule change, the filing fee for individuals seeking naturalization would increase 83%, from $640 to $1,170. The renewal fee for DACA recipients would increase by 55%, from $495 to $765. The new rule would also establish a new fee for asylum seekers and increase fees for those seeking

US Rep John Lewis of Georgia Battling Pancreatic Cancer
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US Rep John Lewis of Georgia Battling Pancreatic Cancer

Associated Press -BILL CORMIERDecember 29, 2019

ATLANTA (AP) — Congressman John Lewis of Georgia announced Sunday that he has advanced pancreatic cancer, vowing he will keep serving and fight the disease with the tenacity with which he battled racial discrimination and other inequalities dating to the civil rights era. Lewis, the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists in a group once led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said in a statement that the cancer was detected earlier this month during a routine medical visit. The 79-year-old Democrat said subsequent tests confirmed the diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer. “I have

Champion of the Community Earl C. Paysinger Dies at 64
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Champion of the Community Earl C. Paysinger Dies at 64

Niele Anderson - Digital EditorDecember 16, 2019

Earl C. Paysinger,  former Los Angeles Police Department ranking officer and bridge builder between law enforcement and the black community has died. Several news sources are reporting that he died from lung cancer. He was 64. Paysinger currently held a position at the University of Southern California as the vice president for civic engagement. LAPD Police Chief  Michel Moore tweeted: More details about the life and legacy of Earl C. Paysinger will be available in this week’s Los Angeles Sentinel, on news stands Thursday.

Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer, Sr. Holds Press Event Celebrating the Signing of “At-Promise Youth” Bill
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Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer, Sr. Holds Press Event Celebrating the Signing of “At-Promise Youth” Bill

Sentinel News WireDecember 11, 2019

  (Sacramento ) – Assemblymember Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer, Sr., (D- South Los Angeles) announces press event to celebrate the signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 413 which changes the problematic label “at-risk youth” to “at-promise youth” in California’s penal and education laws. “I am proud we are finally moving away from the biased mentality ‘at-risk’ encourages,” said Assemblymember Jones Sawyer. “For too long, this term has been used by our education and justice systems to reduce students living in difficult situations to their likelihood of becoming another statistic. This is a perception issue that has disproportionately impacted the opportunities of poor

Kamala Harris Ends White House Bid, Citing Lack of Funding
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Kamala Harris Ends White House Bid, Citing Lack of Funding

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE and NICHOLAS RICCARDIDecember 3, 2019

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sen. Kamala Harris told supporters on Tuesday that she was ending her bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, an abrupt close to a candidacy that held historic potential. “I’ve taken stock and looked at this from every angle, and over the last few days have come to one of the hardest decisions of my life,” the California Democrat said. “My campaign for president simply doesn’t have the financial resources we need to continue.” A senior campaign aide said Harris made the decision Monday after discussing the path forward with family and other top officials over

Jussie Smollett: Chicago Prosecution was Malicious
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Jussie Smollett: Chicago Prosecution was Malicious

Sentinel News WireNovember 20, 2019

CHICAGO (AP) — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett says his $10,000 payment after the close of a criminal case should prevent Chicago from seeking reimbursement for a police investigation of his claim that he was a victim of a racist and homophobic attack. Full Coverage: Jussie Smollett Smollett’s attorneys filed a response Tuesday to Chicago’s lawsuit in federal court. They also filed a counterclaim against the city, saying Smollett was the victim of a malicious prosecution that caused humiliation and extreme distress. Smollett told police that he was beaten in January by two men who looped a noose around his neck.

BREAKING NEWS: Kaiser Permanente Chairman, CEO Bernard Tyson Dies at 60
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BREAKING NEWS: Kaiser Permanente Chairman, CEO Bernard Tyson Dies at 60

Sentinel News WireNovember 10, 2019

OAKLAND  – The chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente has unexpectedly died, Kaiser officials announced on Sunday. A statement released by Kaiser Permanente said Bernard J. Tyson passed away in his sleep. “Bernard was an exceptional colleague, a passionate leader, and an honorable man. We will greatly miss him. The board has full confidence in Greg Adams’ ability to lead Kaiser Permanente through this unexpected transition.” After learning of Tyson’s death, Governor Newsom released a statement. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of health care pioneer and our dear friend Bernard Tyson. Bernard’s vision and