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LA Councilmember Marqueece-Harris Dawson Partners with Lyft to Help Thousands of Seniors Receive Free Healthy Meals from Local Restaurants
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LA Councilmember Marqueece-Harris Dawson Partners with Lyft to Help Thousands of Seniors Receive Free Healthy Meals from Local Restaurants

Sentinel News WireApril 16, 2020

LOS ANGELES – City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson’s Office is partnering with Lyft to expand an emergency program providing free healthy meals to thousands of local seniors during this COVID-19 pandemic. The councilmember’s office is engaging the small business community in South Los Angeles to prepare and deliver more than 8,500 fresh meals to seniors at assisted living facilities and single-family residences. This program helps seniors stay safe at home and allows 23 (and counting) local restaurants to continue serving their communities. “Surviving this crisis will require innovation on every level,” said Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson. “This emergency senior meals program was

Black Los Angeles Makes Demands in Light of COVID-19 and Rates of Black Death
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Black Los Angeles Makes Demands in Light of COVID-19 and Rates of Black Death

Sentinel News WireApril 16, 2020

In response to community pressure, last week, Los Angeles County released initial racial data on who is contracting and dying from COVID-19. The rate of Black death is twice the Black population share. Black people constitute 9% of the population, but 17% of the County’s COVID-19 deaths. While trillions of dollars are being spent on the crisis and there is no shortage of local, state, and federal initiatives, resources are not being directed to meet the particular needs of the Black community. The disproportionate and deadly impact of COVID-19 on the Black community magnifies what we have known, that “underlying conditions” result from an enduring system of racial apartheid and oppression.

ALERT: Low Income Housing Available
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ALERT: Low Income Housing Available

Sentinel News WireApril 15, 2020

Los Angeles – Florence Mills Apartments will have 74 residential units, approximately 5,000 square feet of retail, and one level of subterranean parking containing 75 parking spaces. The development will offer low income housing units: 13 one-bedroom, 37 two-bedroom, and 24 three-bedroom units. Accessibility features include 1 accessible bathroom per unit, accessible kitchens, 11% of units with mobility features and 4% with communication features, and 100% of units will be adaptable. 2 bedroom units will be offered from 50-60% AMI and 3 bedroom units will be offered from 30-60% AMI. Unit amenities will include: dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator, stove, range and central heat and air conditioning. Each unit will be equipped with balconies or private outdoor open

Ramped-Up Coronavirus Testing Key to Reopening California
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Ramped-Up Coronavirus Testing Key to Reopening California

Sentinel News WireApril 15, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to eventually ease stay-at-home restrictions across California depends on widespread coronavirus testing that is still ramping up across the state and has been hampered by supply shortages, long waits for results and even a lack of data. Without giving a timetable for when the state might begin a crawl back toward normal, Newsom unveiled the outlines of a plan Tuesday contingent on testing everyone with symptoms of the virus and being able to contact family members and friends they may have exposed. That may be a tall order in a state that

ALERT: FREE FRESH FOOD DISTRIBUTION – 88TH STREET & VERMONT – TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020!
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ALERT: FREE FRESH FOOD DISTRIBUTION – 88TH STREET & VERMONT – TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020!

Sentinel News WireApril 14, 2020

Los Angeles -88th Street Temple Church Of God In Christ (COGIC) is identified as an emergency food distribution site to serve residents who are in need of fresh food in South L. A.! This emergency food distribution event is in partnership with Coronavirus Community Response System of South L.A. (CRSSLA), and community partner Community Build, Inc. (CBI) who are uniting to serve many this Tuesday! Also, this partnership shall distribute a portion of the food bags to other local community based organization groups that shall be in attendance as well. Uniting in service and responding to the crisis caused by

Mayor Eric Garcetti Provides Financial Relief during COVID-19 with Debit Cards through the City’s Angeleno Fund
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Mayor Eric Garcetti Provides Financial Relief during COVID-19 with Debit Cards through the City’s Angeleno Fund

Sentinel News WireApril 14, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Low-income residents of Los Angeles and those with incomes negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemicwill soon have another opportunity for financial relief through the city’s Angeleno Fund. Starting Tuesday, those who meet the requirements can begin applying for the Angeleno Card program which will provide debit cards with $700-$1,500 for residents with incomes below the poverty line prior to the Safer at Home orders and those who have fallen into “deeper” hardship” due to reduced work hours or have had their incomes cut by at least 50%. People can apply for the debit cards online or by calling 21-252-3040 starting

Los Angeles Promoter Icon Roland L. Wirt Dies at 68
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Los Angeles Promoter Icon Roland L. Wirt Dies at 68

Sentinel New WireApril 14, 2020

We have lost a giant promoter in the entertainment industry. At approximately 2:30 am on April 13, 2020, Roland L. Wirt (“Rockin’ Roland, The Cat-N-Da-Hat, and Dresser Extraordinaire”), passed due to an ongoing heart condition, unrelated to Covid-19. Roland was known by many as a promoter in Los Angeles, and he began his career dating back to the 70’s. He was influential in helping numerous singers, musicians, actors, models and athletes in event planning and promotion. His annual All White Party was an event that could not be missed. People flew in from across the country to be present. His

Ahead of Mayor’s Mandate to Wear Masks in Public, L.A. Council President Emeritus Herb Wesson Offers Free Masks for Residents
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Ahead of Mayor’s Mandate to Wear Masks in Public, L.A. Council President Emeritus Herb Wesson Offers Free Masks for Residents

Sentinel New WireApril 10, 2020

“Providing masks for our neighbors will help stop the spread of COVID-19,” Wesson. “We have a responsibility to care for and protect our neighbors and that’s even more true now. We also have to provide whatever assistance we can during this crisis recognizing that everyone can’t afford masks or doesn’t have access to them.”

Senator Holly J. Mitchell Secures Masks for Childcare Providers in Los Angeles County
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Senator Holly J. Mitchell Secures Masks for Childcare Providers in Los Angeles County

Sentinel News WireApril 9, 2020

LOS ANGELES– CA State Senator Holly J. Mitchell is teaming up with LA County’s largest childcare provider – Crystal Stairs, the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles (CCALA)  and KDW Apparel to get 7,500 masks to childcare workers. “While we’ve been working hard to make sure essential workers have access to needed childcare services, it is clear that those childcare workers who are stepping up to provide this critical service, also need to do so safely,” said Mitchell.  “Mayor Garcetti has strongly encouraged all Los Angeles residents to wear face coverings. Now is the time to provide CDC quality masks to our providers.” Over the next week , the 7,500 masks will be delivered to

Westfield Joins Brotherhood Crusade to Donate Food Vouchers for at Risk Youth in the City of Los Angeles
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Westfield Joins Brotherhood Crusade to Donate Food Vouchers for at Risk Youth in the City of Los Angeles

Sentinel News WireApril 9, 2020

In response to the call, community partner and donor, Westfield will be providing a generous donation for food vouchers. This gift will help Los Angeles community youth, young adults and families during this critical time to assist them with basic living, academic and household needs and assist students while they are away from their schools and the Brotherhood Crusade YouthSource Center.

Rep. Waters Statement on the Passing of Bill Withers
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Rep. Waters Statement on the Passing of Bill Withers

Sentinel News ServiceApril 5, 2020

“I am among the millions of fans around the world who are mourning the loss of a musical genius and rhythm and blues legend: the incomparable Bill Withers. Bill Withers’ music is a part of the soundtrack of our lives. He chronicled the joy of deep and enduring love when he sang ‘Just the Two of Us,’ and voiced the pain of profound heartache when he sang ‘Ain’t No Sunshine.’ He lifted our spirits when he declared that today would be a ‘Lovely Day,’ and inspired strength and hope when he sang ‘Lean on Me.’

Legendary Composer and Performer Bill Withers has Passed Away
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Legendary Composer and Performer Bill Withers has Passed Away

Sentinel News ServiceApril 3, 2020

The Los Angeles Sentinel has confirmed the passing of legendary composer and performer Bill Withers has passed away from a heart condition. Los Angeles Sentinel Executive Publisher Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. spoke directly with Withers wife who confirmed he passed peacefully at his home in Sherman Oaks earlier on Monday March 30th at the age of 81. Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a number of songs is best known for the legendary song “Lean On Me, but also wrote and peformed such classics as “Lovely Day”, “Aint No Sunshine and Grandma’s hands. The three-time Grammy Award winners family released the

Serial Killer Dubbed Grim Sleeper Dies in California Prison
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Serial Killer Dubbed Grim Sleeper Dies in California Prison

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 30, 2020

SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — Lonnie Franklin, the convicted serial killer known as the “Grim Sleeper” who preyed on the women of South Los Angeles for more than two decades, has died in prison. He was 67. California corrections officials said Franklin was found unresponsive in his cell at San Quentin State Prison on Saturday evening. An autopsy will determine the cause of death; however, there were no signs of trauma, corrections spokeswoman Terry Thornton said in a statement. The stepmother of a victim named Barbara Ware told People magazine she was shocked by the news. “I won’t say I’m

Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy Endures a Year After His Death
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Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy Endures a Year After His Death

Associated Press -JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.March 30, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The year since Nipsey Hussle was gunned down has not diminished the rapper’s legacy, but rather cemented it and continues to prove true his catchphrase, “The Marathon Continues.” Tuesday marks the first anniversary of Hussle’s death and his popularity and influence pushes forward as strong as ever. He won two posthumous Grammys in January, he remains a favorite of his hip-hop peers and his death has reshaped his hometown of Los Angeles in some unexpected ways. Throughout the city, murals dedicated to Hussle have been painted, rival gangs have had peace talks and a group of men convene