By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES – Residents of South Los Angeles are benefitting from a new transit initiative that includes subsidized fares […]
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This Week in Black History
May 10, 1994 After more than 27 years as a political prisoner, Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as the first democratically elected president of South Africa, […]
Dodgers open latest dreamfield in Maywood Park
Wave Staff and Wire Reports MAYWOOD — The newest Dodgers Dreamfield was unveiled at Maywood Park April 30, drawing praise from Los Angeles County Supervisor […]
Water agency places restrictions on outdoor watering
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — One day after approving a restriction that will limit outdoor watering to once a week for millions of Southern […]
Residents recall pain, anger of ’92 riots
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Thirty years later, people who were there still recall the shock and fury they felt when […]
Film festival announces winners at closing ceremony
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — The 30th Pan African Film and Arts Festival concluded with the announcement of the juried film award winners at […]
South Gate to offer grants to small business owners
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — The City Council, in coordination with the South Gate Chamber of Commerce, will award local businesses hit […]
WeHo officials maintain support for abortion rights
Wave Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — City officials have responded in advance of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the validity of Roe V. Wade, […]
Denim Day puts spotlight on sexual assault survivors
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Council President Nury Martinez and Councilwomen Nithya Raman and Monica Rodriguez gathered at City Hall April 27 in […]
County to be haven for women seeking abortions
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Amid news that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark abortion-rights decision Roe v. Wade, the […]