By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer EXPOSITION PARK — Comedian, actor and entrepreneur Kevin Hart was on hand June 21 for the opening of his fourth […]
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Price a no-show at meetings after suspension is delayed
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council’s decision on June 23 to not suspend Ninth District Councilman Curren Price allows Price […]
Ridley-Thomas attorneys ask judge to vacate conviction
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge heard arguments June 26 in former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ bid to have his convictions on federal […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Chief must use mandate to oust bad cops
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist One of the worst kept secrets about law enforcement in California, especially Los Angeles, is that local police departments […]
City raises taxpayer’s share of transit connector costs
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The City Council has unanimously approved the city Finance Department’s request to adjust how much Inglewood taxpayers […]
Two actresses alternate playing Tina Turner in touring musical
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Naomi Rodgers and Zurin Villanueva couldn’t believe it when they got the news. They screamed and threw up their hands […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Food Forward fights hunger, prevents food waste
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Food Forward has been helping to alleviate food insecurity in Southern California’s most vulnerable communities since 2009. The organization fights […]
Black historic sites nominated as city landmarks
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A partnership between the city of Los Angeles and Getty will bring forward four new historic buildings […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: African American Museum opens in South Carolina
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer After some two decades in the making, the much-anticipated International African American Museum (with the empowering acronym IAAM) has opened […]
Kids turn out for inaugural LA Street Soccer Fest
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer WATTS — Street Soccer USA kicked off its inaugural LA Street Soccer Fest at the Watts Imperial Courts Red Eye […]