Victor LaGroon, the first-ever DEI officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs, left his post in 2023, fearing future political targeting of his work.

‘I definitely feel like they don't do enough when Black women go missing,’ said Kathryn Renesto, Smith’s mother.

The 19th Annual Benefit Gala for Education Through Music-Los Angeles honored Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles, an award-winning composer.

Long Beach voters approved Measure RW earlier this year, guaranteeing hotel workers in the city the highest minimum wage in the nation. The measure raised the wages for Long Beach hospitality workers ...