Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has confirmed Pasadena Transportation Director Laura Rubio-Cornejo as the new general manager of the L.A. Department […]
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Legislature approves fast-food worker wage measure
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — After months of heated political fights, and just before the Sept.14 deadline for passing bills introduced during […]
Attacks on diversity concern Black business leaders
By Lila Brown Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When the BeyGOOD foundation, led by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, awarded Compton-based entrepreneur Veronica Clanton-Higgins $10,000 in August, the […]
Young people stage Global Climate Strike at City Hall
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of young Angelenos rallied and marched in the streets Sept. 15 to join others around the world in […]
City attorney files suit against South L.A. motel
Wave Wire Services SOUTH LOS ANGELES — City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has announced her office has filed a lawsuit against the owners and operator […]
Women’s group shares concerns about artificial intelligence
By McKenzie Jackson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Sofia Mbega’s first exposure to technology — more specifically artificial intelligence — happened years before she moved from […]
Elected officials, faith leaders discuss antisemitism solutions
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — About 350 people, including elected official and religious leaders, gathered recently to address the role of […]
Ridley-Thomas’ attorneys file notice of appeal brief
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Attorneys for former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas have filed a notice of forthcoming appeal to the 9th Circuit Court […]
Cal State L.A. gets first Black women president
Wave Wire Services LONG BEACH — The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed Berenecea Johnson Eanes to be the new president of Cal […]
First responders, civic officials mark 9/11 anniversary
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Several ceremonies marking the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were held Sept. 11 in Los Angeles County, […]