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August 19, 2026

Toxic Times

By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — For decades, hazardous chemicals have remained beneath a former industrial site,…

August 19, 2026

LAPD officer who recorded others has charges reduced

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Aug. 19 he will reduce criminal charges against a…

August 19, 2026

Gloria Gray draws challengers for water board seat

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — City Councilwoman Gloria Gray is pressing forward with running for two elected…

August 19, 2026

Mayor Butts to face five challengers in Nov. 3 election

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Mayor James T. Butts will face five challengers in the Nov. 3…

August 19, 2026

Sistas’ film fest to showcase Black women directors

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer BEVERLY HILLS — The Writers Guild Theater on Doheny Drive will go dark at 10…

August 19, 2026

STREET BEAT: ‘Do you think there will ever be a post-racial America?’

Melissa Randle Atlanta “I do not, unfortunately. I think Covid was eye-opening about where we are as a country and…

August 19, 2026

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Grave danger of toxins in South L. A. can’t be ignored

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist It drew some media and public attention. The “it” was the news item that…

August 19, 2026

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘One Night Only’ takes satirical look at modern rom/coms

By Dwight Brown Contributing Writer She wants it. He wants it. The clock is ticking away in “One Night Only,”…

News

Business

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Loans available for businesses hurt by warehouse fire

Wave Wire Services BOYLE HEIGHTS — Small businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by the massive warehouse fire in June…
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Community

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WisePause Wellness offers daylong help with menopause

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Women in Los Angeles often wait months to see a menopause specialist.…
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Nation / State

Wave StaffAugust 18, 2026
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Black comedians settle lawsuit over drug searches at Atlanta airport

By Kate Brumback Contributing Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Black comedians Eric André and Clayton English have reached a settlement in…
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Politics

Politics

Wave StaffAugust 4, 2026
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Appeals panel upholds Ridley-Thomas convictions

Wave Wire Services PASADENA — A federal appellate panel has upheld former Los Angeles City Councilman and County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas’ fraud and bribery convictions, according to court papers. Ridley-Thomas was convicted in 2023 in…
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March 23, 2026

States seeking to unmask ICE agents – and their own police
July 17, 2025

Handcuffed at briefing, Padilla presses for visible ID in immigration enforcement
June 19, 2025

California senator handcuffed at L.A. press event shares firsthand account
May 28, 2025

California lawmakers hear from NAACP, AKAs, Black women’s groups on reparations, voting rights and more
January 14, 2025

California Respects the Power of Your Vote
November 4, 2024

Can energy from Chicago propel Kamala Harris to the presidency?
April 25, 2024

GOP Latina or a Transgender Democrat?

Entertainment

Entertainment
Sistas’ film fest to showcase Black women directors

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August 19, 2026

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘One Night Only’ takes satirical look at modern rom/coms
August 19, 2026

THE BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: J. Alphonse Nicholson’s trek from ‘P-Valley’ to ‘Lanterns’
August 19, 2026

First African musician honored with Walk of Fame star
August 18, 2026

Academy to honor Colman Domingo with prestigious ‘Vantage Award’
August 16, 2026

Film, television projects falter but tax credits bring in new work
August 16, 2026

Man pleads not guilty in killing of opera singer father

Sports

Sports

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Buss siblings double-down on sale of Lakers, despite Jeanie Buss’ opposition

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The five Buss family siblings who announced plans to sell the family’s stake in…
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Hollywood

Wave StaffAugust 16, 2026
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Orel Hershiser receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Record-setting Dodger pitcher-turned-broadcaster Orel Hershiser received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Aug.…
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Nation / State

Wave StaffAugust 10, 2026
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Specter of ‘white privilege’ raised after WNBA row

Wave Wire Services CHICAGO (AP) — The specter of racism in the WNBA has again raised its ugly head. DiJonai…
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