LOS ANGELES — The City Council has delayed until Dec. 11 its vote on a proposal to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers, including […]
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Watts water crisis compared to Flint, Michigan
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer WATTS — Local residents, including children and senior citizens, are grappling with a growing crisis as lead-contaminated water threatens their […]
Nonprofit group hosts fall festival in Hyde Park
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer HYDE PARK — Residents of this South Los Angeles community were treated to a fall festival and food giveaway Nov. […]
Newsom’s homeless plan directs funds to counties, cities
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — With an expansive plan to tackle homelessness across the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an […]
Appeals panel issues no ruling in Ridley-Thomas case
Wave Wire Services PASADENA — A federal appellate panel heard arguments Nov. 21 but made no ruling in former Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas’ […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Like Flint, Michigan, Watts deals with tainted water
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Is Watts the new Flint, Michigan? This is not an academic or hyperbolic question. It’s potentially a deadly serious […]
MTA averages one million weekday boardings in October
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is reporting continued ridership gains, with the agency averaging more than one million weekday boardings […]
LA Wave, Jenesse to sponsor forum on fighting hate
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Wave and Jenesse Center will host an online Town Hall discussion from 5 to 6:30 p.m. […]
Laura Richardson wins 35th state Senate District race
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Former U.S. Rep. Laura Richardson apparently has won the 35th state Senate District race against challenger Michelle […]
Disneyland offers first Black-themed park ride
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer ANAHEIM — Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the first Black-themed ride in Disneyland’s history, opened to much fanfare Nov. 15. The long-awaited […]