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Lead Stories
Kwanzaa: still spreading — or just misunderstood?
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As December arrives each year, Kwanzaa returns to public conversation — often…
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Nation / State
First-term legislator works at building coalitions to help district
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES Assemblywoman Sade Elhawary — an educator, organizer, and lifelong advocate for social justice…
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Nation / State
Assemblyman looks forward to final year in Legislature
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer GARDENA — Assemblyman Mike Gipson is entering his final year of service in the state…
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Nation / State
Back in Sacramento, Richardson has successful year in Senate
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Elected in 2024 to represent California’s 35th Senate District, state Sen. Laura Richardson…
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Community
Mayor signs updated ordinance capping rent increases
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass has signed an updated rent stabilization ordinance that caps annual rent…
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Opinion
Trump’s rant against Somalis is too typical of the president
By Erin Aubry Kaplan Guest Columnist I confess, every December I look forward to drowning out the bad news of…
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Earl Ofari Hutchinson
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Reiner received mental health care minorities don’t get
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Accused double murderer Nick Reiner, in a rare lucid moment, said something that hit…
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Community
Rise in LAPD shooting incidents ‘deeply concerns’ mayor
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — In response to an increase in shootings by Los Angeles Police Department…
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Lead Stories
Lula Washington to celebrate Kwanzaa with two-day festival
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The vibrant rhythms and rich heritage of African-American culture will be on…
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Opinion
STREET BEAT: ‘What does Kwanzaa mean to you?’
Zoe Ridgeway Culver City “Me and my mom celebrated Kwanzaa two years ago and we celebrated all seven days. It…
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