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Black families face more threats to homeownership

By Antonio Ray Harvey  and Edward Henderson  Contributing Writers The high cost of housing, predatory financing programs and the temporary nature of a critical government assistance program...

Minority businesses want their share of infrastructure projects

By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer  SACRAMENTO — As California and the federal government invests trillions of dollars in infrastructure projects, advocates say there’s a cost for...

Santa Monica Freeway reopens after fire damage

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Additional ramps in the area of a fire that forced a weeklong closure of the Santa Monica (10) Freeway...

Magic Johnson spreads holiday hope to local families 

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Earvin “Magic” Johnson and the Magic Johnson Foundation hosted Holiday Hope, an invite-only, drive-through community giveaway event at...

Compton High band to march in Hollywood Christmas Parade

By Emilie St. John Contribuitng Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District has announced that one of its high school bands has been selected to...

Officer fatally wounds man walking on freeway 

Wave Staff and Wire Reports WATTS — An investigation is continuing into a fatal shooting by a California Highway Patrol officer that took place Nov....

Avant family center holds official opening ceremony

Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Special Needs Network’s Areva Martin joined Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and St. John’s Community Health,...

UCLA project explores ways to address hate

By McKenzie Jackson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Aaron Ellis, 43, has personally experienced the pain and animosity victims of hate incidents suffer. On Jan. 30, Ellis,...

40-plus double-dutchers finding joy in Inglewood 

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m., the women of the 40 Plus Double Dutch Club gather at Rogers Park...

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