By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer BELLFLOWER — The City Council Sept. 28 decided to temporarily lower the city’s tax on certain marijuana-related operations after a […]
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Black mothers deserve equal access to care
By Felica Jones Guest Columnist Expecting Black mothers in California now face two simultaneous battles: potential exposure to COVID-19 and long-standing inadequate prenatal and maternal […]
Committee forms to encourage Black men to vote
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A political action committee based here has announced a national strategic campaign to urge Black men to participate in […]
Resident creates COVID-safe tiny museum in front yard
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer HIGHLAND PARK — A resident has created a tiny museum in front of her home to connect with the community […]
Whittier-based artist infuses femininity into lowrider art
By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer LONG BEACH — Jacqueline Valenzuela’s first work of public art is a vibrant collage of Long Beach iconography and […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Should students be returning to campuses?’
Honesty and Promise Los Angeles “I think kids should be back in school so they can learn and be smart. I wish that people could […]
L.A. DIGEST: Bridge Home shelter opens in Angelus Vista
Staff and Wire reports ANGELUS VISTA — Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilman Herb Wesson celebrated the opening Sept. 25 of the “#SheDoes Haven,” a Bridge […]
Ovarian cancer patients at greater risk for COVID-19
By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer After seven months of panic, anxiety and stress, coronavirus continues to captivate our attention. Medical professionals warn that fear […]
Training them early
Sifu Abdul Latif, the senior instructor and owner of Youth N Motion Academy in Leimert Park, teaches an after-school martial arts class to his youngest […]
NAJEE’S NOTES: Abdullah’s endorsement raises a few eyebrows
By Najee Ali Contributing Writer Controversy continues to circle Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. A statement released earlier this week by Melina Abdullah, co-founder of […]