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April 29, 2010 BY CHRISTINA HOAG AP WRITER (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said April 20 he supported a proposed state law that would prevent teacher layoffs based on seniority, a stance that quickly drew the ire of teachers unions while being lau...
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April 29, 2010 Student President Stabbed in Racist AttackCHICO, Calif. (AP) — Chico State University’s student body president was recovering after police say he was stabbed repeatedly by a man yelling racist slurs. Chico police said 23-year-ol...
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April 29, 2010 THE SOUTHLAND L.A. County’s MTA Plans to Hike Bus, Train Fares (AP) — A plan to hike Los Angeles County bus and train fares is under fire from critics who say it’s the wrong thing to do during an economic downturn. The Metropolit...
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April 29, 2010 BY PAUL SCOTT Sellout. Sambo. Uncle Tom. These are all terms to describe someone who turns his back on the black community to serve the interests of white supremacy. While these terms have usually been reserved for the likes of conserv...
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April 29, 2010 BY ERIN CONROY AP BUSINESS WRITER If you think your credit score isn’t that important, consider this: It could cost you hundreds of dollars more per month on your mortgage. A homeowner with a $100,000 mortgage and a 520 credit score...
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April 29, 2010 BY LINDSEY TANNER AP MEDICAL WRITER CHICAGO (AP) — Four common bad habits combined — smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years, new research suggests. The findings are from a study that tracke...
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April 29, 2010 By EARL OFARI HUTCHINSON President Barack Obama wasted no time in denouncing Arizona’s hard-nosed anti-immigration law. He called it misguided, irresponsible and a threat to civil liberties. Obama’s right. The bill is wasteful, une...
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April 29, 2010 BY MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN “We African American Women seldom do just what we want to do, but always what we have to do. I am grateful to have been in a time and place where I could be a part of what was needed.” This is the quote insc...
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April 29, 2010 Calif. Offers Millions in Funds for New Appliances (AP) — The federal government is giving away $35 million to Californians who are buying energy-efficient appliances. California’s “cash for appliances” program began April 22 ...
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April 29, 2010 By BRAD PYE JR. Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. Attention critics: Leave Kobe Bryant alone. Just let him play and the Lakers will again be NBA championship-bo...
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April 29, 2010 CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain WinCo Ground Beef SACRAMENTO (CDPH) — California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton warned consumers April 18 not to eat ground beef products being recalled by WinCo Food st...
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April 29, 2010 CELEBRATING AFRICA — African Vibes magazine celebrated its fourth anniversary April 24 at the Avalon Hollywood. The anniversary event featured an eclectic mix of African culture, style and entertainment, including a fashion show that s...
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April 29, 2010 FREE HEALTH CARE — Hundreds have come out to Remote Area Medical’s free clinic, which opened at the Los Angeles Sports Arena April 27 and will conclude May 3. As of April 27, 1,157 patients registered (64 were children 18 and under),...
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April 29, 2010 BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP POLITICAL WRITER (AP) — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said April 20 that Los Angeles will lay off more than 700 workers in the coming months and eliminate thousands of jobs as the nation’s second-largest city st...
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April 29, 2010 BY VANESSA ABNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Anna Marie Carter wakes up each morning thinking about seeds. “I am not your normal, average American,” said Carter, known locally as the Seed Lady of Watts. “I save seeds, and your normal, a...
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April 29, 2010 BY DERRIK J. LANG AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER (AP) — On her new VH1 reality dating show, Rozonda Thomas, better known as Chilli from music group TLC, does not lounge in bubble baths or hand out fake bling to her suitors. Instead, the 39-...
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April 22, 2010 BY HOPE YEN AP WRITER WASHINGTON (AP) — As the U.S. Census nears its final stages, the government is preparing for possible debacles that could derail its $15 billion head count, from mass identity theft and lawsuits to homeowners who...
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April 22, 2010 BY KAIA NIAMBI SHIVERS Just recently, esteemed actor Danny Glover was arrested in Maryland along with 11 others who were protesting the questionable treatment of blue-collar workers employed by the food management plantation … oops, I ...
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April 22, 2010 BY ATTORNEY WILLIAM HAYES Are you sure you know the beneficiaries under your will? If you have really done your estate planning, I’m sure you know who the beneficiaries of your trust are. But, are you clear as to whom you’ve desi...
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April 22, 2010 Internships for College Students Available through Arts Internship Program (L.A. County) — Los Angeles County, through its Arts Commission, has given grants totaling $250,000 to arts organizations throughout the county to support paid ...
