Opinion Street BeatSTREET BEAT: ‘Besides COVID, what should be a priority this year?’ Wave Staff DonJanuary 31, 2022February 1, 202202 mins Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in South Los Angeles. Leon WattsLos Angeles“Folks getting back to their life. The adjustments that they had to make to their life during COVID, I think that’s the thing they’re looking to try to get back.” Ron GoldWoodland Hills“The economy, inflation and the feeling of malaise in the country right now. It comes from the top down. The divisiveness in politics is very bad.” Olivia FieldsLos Angeles“Provide kids with the social and emotional support. … We need to teach our kids to be resilient, have grit and don’t give up. … We have to give them the skills and the magic to see them through.” Naomi McSwainInglewoodStopping gang violence. I don’t even have to think about that one. It’s on the increase and we need to stop it now. If we wait, it’s just going to … get worse and worse and worse.” Post navigation Previous: City Council takes steps to ban new oil, gas wellsNext: Animal rendering plant producing foul odors in Cudahy