By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — The City Council has approved $150,000 in payments to the South Gate Chamber of Commerce to be […]
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GAME PLAN: Activist uses chess to help young people win in school and life
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Damen Fletcher is on a mission to sharpen the critical thinking skills of young people to […]
SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: Watts Towers celebrates 100 years this weekend
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer For 100 years, the Watts Towers have stood as a symbol of pride, hope, determination and survival for an under-resourced […]
Kelly Clarkson receives star on Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Sept. 19 honoring Kelly Clarkson, who has sold more than […]
Southland chefs to display skills at Monterey Jazz Festival
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Jason Fullilove and Michael Reed, two of L.A.’s hottest Black celebrity chefs, have been tapped as the […]
Suspect arrested in South L.A. church arson case
Wave Wire Services SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A 23-year-old man pleaded not guilty Sept. 21 in connection with an arson fire that destroyed a historic […]
BOOK CORNER: Realtor offers advice for people selling their home
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Selling Secrets You Can’t Afford to Miss,” by Racquel Marshall Cianci, is an informative new guidebook offering in-depth strategies and practical […]
Culver City school official issues warning on illicit drugs
Wave Staff and Wire Reports CULVER CITY — The drug overdose death of a 15-year-old student in Hollywood Sept. 13 prompted the Culver City Unified School […]
‘The Great Jheri Curl Debate’ explores cultural issues
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Black Americans and Korean-Americans have an uneasy history. Tensions between the two groups began in the 1980s. Elements of the […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Do you consider local politics important?’
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Leimert Park Village.