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Despite a Fight, South L.A.’s “Welcome to Black Beverly Hills” Billboard Comes Down
Historically Black Los Angeles has one less landmark that speaks to its cultural heritage. The iconic “Welcome to Black Beverly Hills” billboard, once proudly stationed near the neighborhood of Ladera Heights, has come down.The Most Storied Suit-Maker in Beverly Hills Tells All The creator of the billboard, Robert China Berry, says that he was forced to take down and move the billboard multiple times and is now seeking more permanent signage elsewhere in the area. Berry trademarked the term “Black Beverly Hills” in 2012 for his clothing brand, which honors the history and cultural importance of the Black community in the region....
L.A. hospital seeks help identifying patient found in Westlake
A local hospital needs help identifying a patient who was found injured in the Westlake area earlier this week. The patient, described as a man around 50 years old, has been hospitalized at the Los Angeles General Medical Center since May 27. He was found lying on the ground at 1100 W 5th Street in […]
Audit of LA's anti-camping law shows two people permanently housed, about $3 million spent
An audit of Los Angeles' anti-camping law shows that in three years since going into effect, just two unhoused people have been provided permanent housing while more than $3 million has been spent on implementation and enforcement, according to a city memo released on Friday. The policy, which is also known as 41.18 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code that it was created, was enacted into law on Sept. 3, 2021. It regulates where people can sit, lie, sleep or maintain their personal property either on or around specific public spaces. Los Angeles City Council members approved the policy in hopes of...
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