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This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History, August 9, 1936
Alabama native James Cleveland Owens, later nicknamed “Jesse,” wins four gold medals in track and field at the international Olympics…
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Health
Convention examines challenges of sickle cell
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of patients, caregivers, physicians, researchers and advocates from across the United…
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South Los Angeles
New law could help preserve South L.A. communities, advocates say
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — While much of the national housing debate focuses on building more affordable…
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Community
MTA Board agrees to add transit rider to board
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors has approved a motion to…
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Community
Bass, Ryman exchange campaign jabs over homeless count
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass and her challenger in the Nov. 3 election, City Councilwoman Nithya…
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South Los Angeles
State Legislature provides $5 million for Drew University
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — State Sen. Laura Richardson, D-Inglewood, has helped secure $5 million for Charles…
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Entertainment
Singing coach for ‘Michael’ was well versed in the topic
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Before the world heard Michael Jackson again in a $1 billion biopic,…
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Opinion
STREET BEAT: ‘What is your favorite summer memory?’
Teri Randle Los Angeles “Going to the beach with my mom. She would make us peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,…
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Lead Stories
Public housing residents receive free air conditioners
Wave Staff and Wire Reports WATTS — More than 1,000 air conditioning units have been installed for residents living at…
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Nation / State
Bill banning drones over outdoor events awaits Senate action
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood, is advancing legislation that would prohibit unauthorized drones…
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