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Community
‘Superhero’ plans backpack giveaway at Jim Gilliam Park
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — It will be a day of celebration Aug. 6 when probation…
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Opinion
PASTOR’S CORNER: Finding a crack in our armor
By Rev. O.L. Johnson Religion Writer In the scriptures, God encourages his people to “put on the whole armor of…
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East Los Angeles
General Hospital slated for affordable housing
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BOYLE HEIGHTS — A motion to repurpose the historic General Hospital for hundreds of affordable…
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Hollywood
Walk of Fame improvements coming in 2023
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Streetscape improvements along the Hollywood Walk of Fame will begin next summer,…
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Opinion
STREET BEAT: ‘Does President Biden deserves his low approval ratings?’
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at the Kenneth Hahn Recreation Area.
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Book Corner
BOOK CORNER: Battles of American West are focus of historical novel
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Bone Necklace,” by Julia Sullivan, is a new novel inspired by the true story of…
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Features
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…
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Lead Stories
Ridley-Thomas sues to restore City Council salary
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mounting financial hardship for suspended Los Angeles 10th District City Councilman Mark…
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East Los Angeles
Councilman calls out Sixth Street Bridge vandals
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Bemoaning the “rude, inexcusable, immature, self-absorbed behavior” that has forced multiple closures of the…
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Entertainment
Actress Nichelle Nichols, noted for ‘Star Trek’ role, dies
By Vince Wilson II Contributing Writer Nichelle Nichols, the actress best known for her culture-shifting role as Lt. Nyota Uhura…
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