Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Calling the regional drought a major emergency in need of long-term regional solutions, the Los Angeles City Council has […]
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Time for feds to break up deputy gangs
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Writer When repeatedly asked about the existence of gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Alex Villanueva has […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Micheaux Film Festival returns for a fourth season
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Anthony Anderson (“black-ish,” “Law & Order”) and Sharon Lawrence (“Dynasty”) will serve as celebrity ambassadors as the Micheaux Film Festival […]
Nipsey Hussle murder suspect found guilty
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The man who gunned down rapper Nipsey Hussle in front of the musician’s South Los Angeles clothing store — […]
Instructor’s goal: Reduce drownings among minorities
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Jamal Hill had a simple reason for starting his Swim Up Hill nonprofit in 2020. He wanted […]
Newly renovated Obama Sports Center opens its doors
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — City officials were joined by Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer June 28 for the opening of the […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Even with Westbrook, Lakers still have a chance
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Lakers fans hoping that Russell Westbrook would somehow disappear from the roster between now and the start of the NBA […]
THE GEN X REPORT: A Black student at a predominantly white institution
By Starlett Quarles Contributing Columnist Early in my professional career, I was a preschool teacher at a very affluent independent school in Los Angeles. Being […]
WeHo leaders voice opposition to abortion ruling
Wave Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — Members of the City Council here denounced the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision June 24 overturning the court’s 1973 Roe […]
Wesson opponents win ruling at state level
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Residents opposed to Herb Wesson serving as the interim City Council representative for the 10th District are […]