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Philanthropist Parviz Nazarian Dies at 88

September 8, 2017

September 8, 2017

The well-known Persian philanthropist was a big supporter of Sinai Temple in Westwood. Parviz Nazarian, co-founder of venture capital and...

Philanthropist Seeks to Work With LAUSD Superintendent

July 19, 2017

July 19, 2017

The Los Angeles Unified School District, which just two months ago saw a pro-charter school majority elected to the Board...

Ellsworth Jackson, Noted Businessman and Philanthropist, Has Died

November 2, 2016

November 2, 2016

A South Los Angeles businessman whose annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway helped thousands of families has died, it was reported Wednesday....