Wave Staff Report One of the giants of Black cinema, Melvin Van Peebles, died Sept. 21 at his home in New York. He was 89. […]
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New wellness center opens in Watts-Willowbrook
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — It was a celebratory affair on Sept. 16 when L. A. City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and his wife […]
New law restricts protests near officials’ homes
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council finalized an ordinance Sept. 21 that will prohibit protests within 300 feet of the target’s residence, […]
De León, Lall enter L.A.’s 2022 race for mayor
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Kevin de León has become the latest person to throw his hat into the 2022 mayor’s race, […]
Another comeback for ‘the greatest’
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist There are two events seared deep in my memory about “the greatest” — Muhammad Ali — […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: The Fugees reunite for 25th anniversary of ‘The Score’
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel of legendary hip-hop group the Fugees have reunited to announce their first […]
Crime-fighting team
Community safety partnerships help make high-crime neighborhoods safer By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Ellen Pace walks every morning. But for a […]
Most businesses complying with county safety measures
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — COVID-19 hospitalizations continued declining, according to the latest data in Los Angeles County, while health officials again reported generally […]
Man who shot video of Rodney King beating dies of COVID
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — George Holliday, a plumber who gained local and national fame 30 years ago when he used his video camera […]
‘Do you think this summer is better than last summer?’
STREET BEAT Caleb Redman Westchester “Even though the pandemic is not as bad as last summer, I’m disappointed that we’re not further along. … With […]