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Statement From Danny Bakewell Sr. Regarding Leaked Audio of L.A. City Council President and Members

Sentinel News WireOctober 9, 2022

“I have not heard any of the comments attributed to Nury Martinez. I am currently seeking a copy of the audio. All I can say is I’ve never heard Nury make any racist comments about her colleagues or anyone else for that matter. If these statements are true they are completely unacceptable indefensible and must be dealt with immediately! However, assuming these statements are in fact true, we cannot let it break up or fracture the long standing coalition that we have had between the Black & Brown community.” -Danny Bakewell Sr. Bakewell Media Chairman & Executive Publisher of Los

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Breaking News: Heather Hutt to be Appointed as Councilmember for 10th District

Staff and Wire ReportAugust 26, 2022

Heather Hutt was appointed today to represent Los Angeles’ 10th Council District. She will be the first woman to represent the 10th District and the first woman to represent South Los Angeles in a decade. The appointment was made as a motion introduced by Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez and seconded by Councilmembers Gil Cedillo, Paul Koretz, Mitch O’Farrell, and Kevin de León.

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LA May Seek Strategies to Stop Large Companies From Worsening Housing Crisis

City News ServiceNovember 10, 2021

The Los Angeles City Council on Friday will consider a motion introduced by Council President Nury Martinez aimed at preventing large tech companies and private equity firms from purchasing affordable, predominantly single-family housing as investments.

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Karly Katona Appointed “Caretaker” of the 10th Council District

Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. – Executive EditorNovember 4, 2021

Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez appointed the chief of staff for Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas as the “caretaker” for the 10th Council District on Monday, November 1, 2021.

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Councilman Wesson and Good+Foundation Donate 200k Diapers to Families in Need

Saybin Roberson, Contributing WriterApril 2, 2020

Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, several community leaders gathered to collect and donate 200K diapers to families across Los Angeles during a time of great need.

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Garcetti Plans to Bring 6,000 Beds in Weeks for Homeless Amid Coronavirus

City News ServiceMarch 19, 2020

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said today the city is making an emergency effort to provide immediate temporary housing for thousands of homeless people in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

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L.A. City Council Meeting Diverts From the Norm During Coronavirus Outbreak

City News ServiceMarch 17, 2020

In a shift from its normal routine of hearing public comments, the Los Angeles City Council today allowed people to speak their peace remotely from the Spring Street Forecourt at City Hall, in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.