Breaking News

#lasentinelnews

Garcetti Signs Order to Make City Services More Available Remotely Amid COVID
COVID-19LocalPolitical

Garcetti Signs Order to Make City Services More Available Remotely Amid COVID

City News ServiceAugust 27, 2020

   Mayor Eric Garcetti said today that he signed an executive directive to make city services more accessible online and contact-free whenever possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

   Garcetti said people can already pay bills online, and contact-free pickup services of materials from libraries is available, but “this directive is a critical step to not only modernize government but to keep us safe as we open up city services, or the city services that have stayed open and that you depend on don’t put you at risk.” 

Success On “The Way” Ask Dr. Jeanette: “Detangling The Past” “World View”
ASK DR. JEANETTE, SUCCESS ON THE WAY

Success On “The Way” Ask Dr. Jeanette: “Detangling The Past” “World View”

Dr. Jeanette ParkerAugust 27, 2020

We can all learn something new and we can certainly learn from past experiences to help us for the future. This would hopefully give us a smoother, better outlook  as we move through the day to day continuum of our lives. How can we unravel the past? Detangling what has happened is difficult, maybe impossible.  What happens to those who make things more difficult, when if they would stop and consider carefully the matters, they would be better positioned to guide a brighter future.

Dems Wrap Historic Convention: Harris Makes History, Obama Eviscerates Trump
NationalPolitical

Dems Wrap Historic Convention: Harris Makes History, Obama Eviscerates Trump

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentAugust 27, 2020

“The one Constitutional office elected by all of the people is the presidency.  So, at a minimum, we should expect a president to feel a sense of responsibility for the safety and welfare of all 330  million  of us – regardless of what we look like, how we worship, who we love, how much money we have – or who we voted for,” Obama declared.  

LA County announces launch of “L.A. vs. Hate” initiative to report and end hate by calling 2-1-1
Local

LA County announces launch of “L.A. vs. Hate” initiative to report and end hate by calling 2-1-1

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 26, 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA: Today, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, the LA County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS), and the Commission on Human Relations jointly announced the launch of the “L.A. vs Hate” initiative to report and end incidents of hate and hate crimes in LA County. This announcement comes as 211-LA continues to receive reports of hate – from January through July 2020, 256 total calls reporting hate, including 27 calls as a result of COVID-19 – and is part of a multi-year mission by the Board of Supervisors to end acts of hate in the County.

Brandy emerges from her cocoon, conquers her demons on ‘B7’
Music

Brandy emerges from her cocoon, conquers her demons on ‘B7’

GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated PressAugust 26, 2020

When Brandy began crafting her newest album nearly three years ago, her intent was both benevolent and selfish. She wanted to give R&B fans the timeless music she’s been synonymous with, while also gain liberation from emotional bondage.

She achieved her goal with “B7” — but she wasn’t prepared for the raw and emotional way the lyrics poured out of her during the creative process. It’s why, for the first time, the Grammy winner co-wrote every song on the album and co-produced the majority of the project.

Suspect in Jam Master Jay killing pleads not guilty
EntertainmentMusicNationalNews

Suspect in Jam Master Jay killing pleads not guilty

Associated PressAugust 21, 2020

A man eyed for years as a possible suspect in the 2002 fatal shooting of hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday, and remained in federal custody where he is already serving a prison sentence for robbery. 

Ronald Washington, 56, entered his plea remotely from Kentucky, while his attorney and the government’s lawyers appeared by teleconference because of coronavirus concerns. 

Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., 36, face a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison, or the death penalty if convicted of murder in the death of Jason “Jay” Mizell, known professionally as Jam Master Jay.  

Video appears to show deputy first shoved Raptors president
BasketballSports

Video appears to show deputy first shoved Raptors president

Associated PressAugust 21, 2020

A new video released by the attorneys of Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri appears to show an Alameda County sheriff’s deputy initially shoved him twice leading to an altercation moments after his team had defeated the Golden State Warriors in last year’s NBA championship.  

The Raptors had just won their first title at Oracle Arena in Oakland on June 13, 2019, when Ujiri went onto the court to join his celebrating team. 

A PIVOTAL TIME: 15 TO 9
Op-EdOpinion

A PIVOTAL TIME: 15 TO 9

Tim Watkins and Mark RavisAugust 21, 2020

While this is a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, it is also a pivotal moment in the history of Los Angeles.  Although it is a time of crisis, we need to use it as time of great opportunity, a time to breathe new life into the marvelous minority communities of South-Central Los Angeles.  In short, we need to embark on what may be called an Urban Marshall Plan designed to expand political power to minority communities and to promote fairness in the distribution of public resources. This is an opportunity to bring new hope to the poor and underserved who are suffering the most in these times of crisis, as they do in all times. 

Judge Mulls Motion by Pilot in Kobe Bryant Suit to Move Case to OC
BasketballLocalNews

Judge Mulls Motion by Pilot in Kobe Bryant Suit to Move Case to OC

City News ServiceAugust 21, 2020

A judge today took under submission a motion by the estate of the pilot in the Jan. 26 helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others to move a lawsuit brought by Bryant’s widow to Orange County to ensure a fair trial. 

   Vanessa Bryant brought the case on Feb. 24 in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of herself and her surviving three daughters, including the youngest, Capri, who turned one-year-old on Sunday. 

   The case was later transferred to Van Nuys Superior Court and names as defendants the estate of the late chopper pilot, Ara Zobayan, plus Island Express Helicopters and Island Express Holding Corp. Judge Virginia Keeny heard arguments on the change-of-venue motion, then took the case under