Category Archives: News & Sports

Sunset Memorial Salute to Huell Howser January 15, 2013

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Afropix

All Are Invited To A Sunset Salute to Huell Howser The many admirers of Huell Howser will gather in a salute to his memory at the Griffith Observatory in the City of Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in … Continue reading →

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Gun Buy Back, Wednesday December 26, 2012

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Afropix
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EPA Issues Cleanup Plan For Arizona Power Plants

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Dear LA Beat readers, Good News! The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored its obligation to our national parks by issuing a final cleanup plan for three ’70s-era Arizona power plants that will better regulate some of the biggest park … Continue reading →

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Tell Congress to Pass the Farm Bill Supporting Organic Dairies and Other Healthy-Food Farmers

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Shirley Pena

The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. Pictured:acres of natural, organic produce growing on a California organic farm may be a thing of the past without consumers’ support … Continue reading →

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Striking Walmart Workers Add Their Voice to ‘Black Friday’

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Walmart workers, their outrage fueled by allegations of continuing low wages, erratic work hours, cuts to their benefits and the continuing termination and harassment of workers who have openly voiced criticism of management policies, marched in protest -accompanied by supporters – at stores … Continue reading →

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‘Jerry: The Movie’ Offers Grateful Dead Fans an Intimate Look into the Life and Career of Jerry Garcia

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Shirley Pena

*SPECIAL NOTE: BE LOOKING FOR MY UPCOMING, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE FILM’S DIRECTOR, MALCOLM LEO! 1987 Jerry Garcia (photo courtesy of MLP) In the summer of 1987, filmmaker Malcolm Leo sat down with Grateful Dead founding member and cultural hero … Continue reading →

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Victory for Federal Scientists as Congress Passes “Whistleblower” Legislation

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Holiday greetings to all the readers of the LA Beat, At long last, both houses of Congress passed the whistleblower legislation that will protect federal employees who expose the censorship and misuse of government science. The bill (pdf) went today to President Obama’s desk; he’s … Continue reading →

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UFW Union Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Shirley Pena

All images courtesy of the United Farm Worker’s Union and the César Chávez Foundation. Copyright 2012. Dear Los Angeles Beat readers, This year, the César Chávez Foundation and the UFW have had a phenomenal year!  Celebrating the 50th anniversary of when my father began … Continue reading →

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Hostess Company/ BCTGM Union Mediation Crumbles, Fate of its Employees Hangs in Limbo

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Yesterday’s mediation between the Hostess company and it’s employees’ union (the Bakery, Confectionery,  Tobacco, and Grain Millers Union) crumbled in the hands of the presiding bankruptcy judge like a stale Zinger snack cake well past its expiration date.  The Hostess (R) brand Company … Continue reading →

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Bimbo to the Rescue! Mexican Bakery May Save the Twinkie from Extinction

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest bread baker, might hold the key to saving the Twinkie from extinction in the liquidation of the Hostess (R) Brand Company. Although other companies have shown interest in buying some of Hostess’ iconic brands, Bimbo … Continue reading →

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