Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Former City Councilman Mike Bonin, whose son was the target of racist comments in a leaked 2021 conversation with […]
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Health officials concerned about winter ‘tripledemic’
By Maxim Elaramsisy Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Physicians and public health officials are raising alarms about a “tripledemic” happening as the holiday travel […]
Sunset hike held in memory of Griffith Park mountain lion
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A memorial sunset hike was held Dec. 18 in Griffith Park to celebrate the life of P-22, the iconic […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Shattering the myth on Black suicides
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Writer One of legendary comedian and social activist Dick Gregory’s often told jokes about Blacks and suicide went like this. […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: ‘Def Comedy Jam Collection’ offers laughs galore
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer When “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam” premiered on HBO in the winter of 1992, the nation’s cool kids took notice. […]
Rapper’s killer asks judge to reduce charge
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES – A judge rejected a defense motion Dec. 19 to have a first-degree murder conviction reduced to second-degree murder or […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What should be at the top of the new mayor’s agenda?’
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Pony ride operator defends handling of animals
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The owner of Griffith Park’s longtime pony rides attraction defended his handling of the horses after Los Angeles parks […]
Octavia Spencer gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Dec. 8 honoring Octavia Spencer for a film acting career […]
West Hollywood partners with UCLA for homeless health care
Wave Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city is partnering with UCLA Health Homeless Healthcare Collaborative to bring UCLA’s mobile health care clinic to West Hollywood on […]