Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The federal government will provide $3 million in quick release emergency funding to help repair parts of […]
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Anti-hate mural unveiled at Willowbrook Senior Center
Wave Staff Report WILLOWBROOK — A new anti-hate mural was unveiled Nov. 11 at the Willowbrook Senior Center. The mural is the fifth and final […]
Angela Davis leads panel discussion on domestic violence
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Philosopher, civil rights activist, college professor, author and former political prisoner Angela Davis put a lens on […]
Postal worker celebrates 70 years of federal service
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Postal Service honored postal clerk Leroy Brown for 70 years of government service with a surprise luncheon […]
Supervisors honor Diane Watson for her 90th birthday
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Recognizing her upcoming 90th birthday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed Nov. 12-19 as Diane E. Watson […]
Court officials say county’s new zero-bail system works
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county’s new zero-bail system, which was implemented Oct. 1 amid concerns from some law enforcement and elected officials, […]
MTA board votes to expand transit ambassador program
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Extending a program county transit leaders contend has improved public safety and helped increase ridership on its transit system, […]
State NAACP hosts annual convention in San Francisco
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — The NAACP California Hawaii State Conference held its 36th annual convention Oct. 27-29 at the San […]
Larry Elder suspends campaign for president in 2024
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Longtime radio talk show host Larry Elder has suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination and thrown his […]
Thinkwatts Foundation receives social equality grant
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WATTS — Brandon “Stix” Salaam Bailey, a songwriter, producer, artist, DJ, music executive, rapper and community activist, loves Watts. Bailey, […]