Wave Staff and Wire Reports LEIMERT PARK — Even though she was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Leimert Park became home to the late jazz singer […]
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SPORTS DIGEST: Chargers, Rams go in different directions in opening week
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The two teams that call SoFi Stadium home couldn’t have started their seasons in more different fashions. Three days after […]
Woman-owned company helps build Destination Crenshaw
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Jacqueline Pruitt, founder, and owner of Marvella Steel Placers, starts her day at 6 a.m., sitting at a desk in […]
Compton awarded state funds for Artesia Bridge repairs
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON —The city has been awarded $12 million to repair the Artesia Bridge. “AB 179 passed and Gov. [Gavin] […]
Bass denies link to USC criminal case
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The federal criminal case against suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and the USC School of […]
Candidates for sheriff seek to impress voters in public forum
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A public safety forum Sept. 12 gave the Black community a chance to evaluate if Alex Villanueva […]
BOOK CORNER: ‘Activate the Call’ encourages readers to reach their dreams
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Activate the Call,” by Kanisha Bennett, is an exciting and inspiring book that helps readers position themselves to activate the […]
Residents voice traffic, health concerns at transit workshop
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BELL GARDENS — Irma Lopez wants the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to listen to her plight and reduce carbon emissions from […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Do you think the economy is improving?’
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Hermosa Beach.
Jefferson High concert pays homage to Central Avenue
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Jefferson High School is located in an area of Los Angeles that was once a music […]