On Tuesday, March 7, the city of Los Angeles held primary elections for mayor, city council seats, city attorney, city controller and community colleges board of trustees seats.
“Curren Price is divorced, end of story. I was Curren Price’s attorney, my office filed the paperwork. As far as Curren Price is concerned, his divorce was settled years ago and that’s what was communicated to Mr. Price at the time. I am no longer Curren Price’s attorney, and in light of these politically motivated allegations, we are coordinating with Curren Price’s legal counsel to provide all of our files and documentation.”
Measure S would completely put a stop to the building of any type of low or affordable housing for veterans, seniors, the homeless
Legendary singer Johnny Mathis was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garretti and Our Authors Study Club, Inc. to kick off Black History month celebrations.
Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price, who represents the Ninth Council District of Los Angeles, kicked off his 2017 re-election campaign on Jan. 21 at Total Restoration Church alongside 400 supporters, including Mayor Eric Garcetti, City Attorney Mike Feuer, Council President Herb Wesson, California Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León, Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo, and numerous other officials from state and local government.
Names November 22 “E.J. Jackson Day” in Los Angeles
Banc of California Stadium will host a variety of community and cultural events, but has been designed with the soccer fan in mind
This is a defining time for South Los Angeles. This week, I joined U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Nani Coloretti, along with other elected officials from the federal and local level, to announce that South LA had received a federal Promise Zone designation.
The City’s Economic Development Committee took action on April 12 that would guarantee Los Angeles workers 48 hours of paid sick leave annually to take care of themselves, an ill family member or loved one.
City Councilman Curren Price, in partnership with LA Sanitation and Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD), announced today a $1 million investment to cleanup South LA streets. The local initiative is part of the Councilmember’s “Clean & Green” campaign—a multifaceted, 360-degree approach to combat the trash problem plaguing the District 9 community.
In celebration of the 31st Kingdom Day Parade Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Council President Herb Wesson co-hosted the Martin Luther King Jr. Festival & Freedom Fair on Monday, January 18 at the Leimert Park Village. The community event drew thousands of residents with entertainers on three outdoor entertainment stages and throughout Leimert Park featuring food trucks, veteran and employment services as well as counseling on health and wellness issues. Councilmember Harris Dawson was joined by Congresswoman Karen Bass, City Council President Herb Wesson, and Councilmember Curren Price. “On this day, we are so fortunate to honor Dr. King’s legacy by
Wal-Mart in Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza will be closing on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. The super chain store announced to it’s workers the morning of Jan. 15 that they will be closing 48 hours before it’s closure. Store officials stated they will help employees find further employment, if possible.
Although Los Angeles is a sprawling city, the majority of African Americans still reside south of the 10 freeway. Within that huge geographical area lies Council Districts 8, 9 and 10, all represented by Blacks who are seizing the opportunity to work together for the good of their constituents.
Councilman Price named NAMC 2015 Legislator of the Year Award Winner The National Association of Minority Contractors-Southern California Chapter (NAMCSC) will present the 2015 Legislator of the Year Award to Councilman, Curren Price, 9th District Friday, October 23, 2015 at its 16th Annual Awards Ceremony. The Gala will be held at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel in Los Angeles. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with a reception, followed by dinner and the award ceremony. “Diversity in Construction Builds a Better Tomorrow” the dynamic theme this year, pays tribute to the exceptional men, women and companies or organizations that
Despite the high temperatures and sweltering heat plaguing South Los Angeles, an overflow crowd of community residents, activists, gang interventionists and law enforcement packed into Hamilton United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 12 to discuss the recent surge in homicides in South Los Angeles. The emergency meeting, organized by 8th District Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson and co-chaired by U. S Rep. Karen Bass and 9th District Councilman Curren Price, was called after statistics revealed that gang-related homicides and violent crime had risen sharply during the month of August with 39 reported deaths, the most homicides since July 2009. Nearly half of