Assemblywomen Mia Bonta, left, and Lori Wilson, celebrate in Sacramento last month after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills proposed by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus into law.
Photo by Antonio Ray Harvey
Author: Pluria Marshall Jr
Demonstrations mark one-year anniversary of attack
Youthful protesters take part in a pro-Palestinian march in downtown Oct. 7 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. Demonstrations and other events were held throughout the area.
Photo by Lorenzo Gomez
Compton official holds breast cancer walk for 13th year
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Compton school board member Satra Zurita held her 13th annual Compton Walk for A Cure cancer walk […]
CicLAvia returns to signature route Oct. 13
A young bike rider takes part in a previous CicLAvia event. The next-to-last CicLAvia for 2024 will take place Oct. 13. The 7.5-mile course explores historic downtown, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights, the Arts District, Echo Park, and the Sixth Street Viaduct.
Former councilman begins serving 13-year prison sentence
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Disgraced former City Councilman José Huizar surrendered Oct. 7 to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to begin serving his […]
Family accepts Walk of Fame star for Otis Redding
Karla Redding Andrews, left, is joined by her mother, Zella Redding, Oct. 4 for the unveiling of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the late singer Otis Redding. Karla is the daughter of the late singer.
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Downey Fire Chief Dan Hurlock announces retirement
Wave Staff Report DOWNEY — After more than 24 years of service to the city, Fire Chief Dan Hurlock has announced his plan to retire […]
BOOK CORNER: Author uses acting process to provide tools to success
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Lights, Camera, Success,” by Sean Brasfield, is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to redefine their understanding of true success […]
This Week in Black History
October 11, 1991 Law professor Anita Hill delivers her televised testimony concerning sexual harassment during the confirmation hearing for Clarence Thomas’ Supreme Court nomination. For […]
Watts water issues bring help from feds
Federal Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilman Tim McOsker discuss water contamination issues in Watts Oct. 5. Bass said she is using a whole government approach to solving lead contamination issues in Watts housing projects.