Frederick K C Price

He is arguably the nation's most influential African American televangelist, but for many years, says Pastor Frederick K.C. Price of Crenshaw Christian Center, a lot of blacks "thought I was white." Price, whose Vermont Avenue church is the nation's biggest religious sanctuary, with more than 10,000 seats, eschews the traditional black church's "emotionalism." He prefers opera to gospel music.

The Rev. Frederick K.C. Price may have two Bentleys, but a spokesman for his 22,000-member church says his Palos Verdes house doesn't boast 25 rooms and he definitely doesn't own a helicopter. A lawsuit Price filed Tuesday claims that ABC's "20/20" defamed him when it suggested otherwise, portraying him as a "hypocrite and thief" who financed an extravagant lifestyle with church funds.

The Rev. Frederick K.C. Price may have two Bentleys, but a spokesman for his 22,000-member church says his Palos Verdes house doesn't boast 25 rooms and he definitely doesn't own a helicopter. A lawsuit Price filed Tuesday claims that ABC's "20/20" defamed him when it suggested otherwise, portraying him as a "hypocrite and thief" who financed an extravagant lifestyle with church funds.

The Los Angeles City Council decided Friday that it's OK to name an intersection after an outspoken opponent of same-sex marriage, but it's wrong to pick up the tab for the ceremony. Behind that split decision was the city's newest councilman, Bill Rosendahl, who took office three weeks ago. The Westside councilman, who is gay, pressed his colleagues not to waive the fees for the official dedication of "Dr. Frederick K.C. Price Square" after he was alerted to the honoree's views.

Pastor Frederick K.C. Price, the Los Angeles "prosperity preacher" who commands one of the nation's largest predominantly black congregations, is distorting Islam in an inflammatory series of sermons and setting off conflict between African American Muslims and Christians, area Muslims charge. Price, concerned that racism among Christians has turned off blacks and sent growing numbers to Islam, began his controversial sermons contrasting the two religions about five months ago.

On a spur-of-the-moment visit several years ago to Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose in Long Beach, the Rev. Frederick K. C. Price had a vision. "When we walked in that building to see the airplane, I said, 'This is what we need,' " Price recalled in a recent interview. Price immediately scrapped earlier construction plans and decided instead to build a domed church modeled after the building that houses the enormous wooden seaplane.

Carrying a wooden shepherd's staff and followed by a band playing "It's Time to Rejoice," Pastor Fred Price led 8,100 congregants of his Crenshaw Christian Center into their new, $9-million church Sunday morning and exclaimed: "Hallelujah! Jesus just hit a grand-slam home run! Oooh, you look good!" A geodesic dome in South-Central Los Angeles covers what is now the most spacious church sanctuary in the country--capable of putting 10,145 people into theater-style seats.

The Rev. FredericC. Price, pastor of the 12,500-member Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles, was holding court for ministers this week at the first conference of his newly created national fellowship of urban churches. Perched on a tall chair, Price deftly handled inquiries about finances, TV ministries and staff discipline. He struggled, however, to respond tactfully to a pastor from Rockford, Ill.

The Los Angeles City Council decided Friday that it's OK to name an intersection after an outspoken opponent of same-sex marriage, but it's wrong to pick up the tab for the ceremony. Behind that split decision was the city's newest councilman, Bill Rosendahl, who took office three weeks ago. The Westside councilman, who is gay, pressed his colleagues not to waive the fees for the official dedication of "Dr. Frederick K.C. Price Square" after he was alerted to the honoree's views.

Kenny G, Tevin Campbell, Shanice and David Foster are among the performers set for "The Concert," a May 19 event produced and hosted by "Star Search" host Ed McMahon. The 8 p.m. concert, to be held in the Crenshaw Christian Center's 10,000-seat FaithDome, will also feature All God's Children, a 21-member multiracial youth gospel vocal ensemble. Television personalities Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Arthel Neville, Joseph Marcel and Christopher Nance will also take part in festivities.

He is arguably the nation's most influential African American televangelist, but for many years, says Pastor Frederick K.C. Price of Crenshaw Christian Center, a lot of blacks "thought I was white." Price, whose Vermont Avenue church is the nation's biggest religious sanctuary, with more than 10,000 seats, eschews the traditional black church's "emotionalism." He prefers opera to gospel music.

Pastor Frederick K.C. Price, the Los Angeles "prosperity preacher" who commands one of the nation's largest predominantly black congregations, is distorting Islam in an inflammatory series of sermons and setting off conflict between African American Muslims and Christians, area Muslims charge. Price, concerned that racism among Christians has turned off blacks and sent growing numbers to Islam, began his controversial sermons contrasting the two religions about five months ago.

The Rev. FredericC. Price, pastor of the 12,500-member Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles, was holding court for ministers this week at the first conference of his newly created national fellowship of urban churches. Perched on a tall chair, Price deftly handled inquiries about finances, TV ministries and staff discipline. He struggled, however, to respond tactfully to a pastor from Rockford, Ill.

Carrying a wooden shepherd's staff and followed by a band playing "It's Time to Rejoice," Pastor Fred Price led 8,100 congregants of his Crenshaw Christian Center into their new, $9-million church Sunday morning and exclaimed: "Hallelujah! Jesus just hit a grand-slam home run! Oooh, you look good!" A geodesic dome in South-Central Los Angeles covers what is now the most spacious church sanctuary in the country--capable of putting 10,145 people into theater-style seats.

On a spur-of-the-moment visit several years ago to Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose in Long Beach, the Rev. Frederick K. C. Price had a vision. "When we walked in that building to see the airplane, I said, 'This is what we need,' " Price recalled in a recent interview. Price immediately scrapped earlier construction plans and decided instead to build a domed church modeled after the building that houses the enormous wooden seaplane.

* When does a teacher carry birdseed? When he's going to a parrot-teacher conference. (Jacob Neunhoffer, 10, Canyon Country, Cedar Creek School) * What can you put in a beer keg to make it lighter? A hole. (Jessica Lynn Starling, 12, Los Angeles, Frederick K.C. Price III School) * Where does Tinkerbell go to have an ice cream cone? Fairy Queen. (Adam Greenberg, 9, San Diego, Newbridge School) * Two hikers and a tour guide went camping in the woods.

Deonte Burton, Compton Centennial, 6-2, G, Sr.: Transfer from Long Beach Cabrillo helped Apaches reach Southern California Division III regional title game, averaging 21 points, six rebounds and five assists a game. Allen Crabbe, Los Angeles Price, 6-6, G, Sr.: The grandson of school founder Rev. Frederick K.C. Price, Crabbe seemed destined to lead the Knights to their first state title since 2005. The California-bound standout averaged 23 points and 10 rebounds. Dominique Dunning, Corona Centennial, 6-4, G, Jr.: Big VIII League most valuable player averaged 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block a game to lead one of the highest-scoring offenses in the Southland.