Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors are asking that longtime Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas’ co-defendant — an 84-year-old former dean of USC’s […]
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Gascón recall backers ask judge to certify petition signatures
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Supporters of an effort to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón filed a new legal action July […]
Blacks given key leadership roles in state Assembly
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — After being sworn in as speaker of the state Assembly June 30, Assemblyman Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, has […]
New law eliminates review process for affordable housing
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass has signed into law an ordinance updating the city’s zoning code to exempt all affordable units […]
Hair care products may pose health hazards to Black women
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A number of beauty products marketed to Black women often contain the most toxic ingredients used by […]
Reparations task force delivers 115 recommendations
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans delivered its final report […]
Judge denies request to overturn Ridley-Thomas’ conviction
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge denied former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ bid to have his convictions on federal bribery and conspiracy charges […]
Inside Safe houses 35 in Baldwin Hills
Wave Staff and Wire Reports BALDWIN HILLS — While officials bemoaned the latest homeless figures showing more increases in the past year, a new Inside […]
Striking hotel workers return after holiday weekend
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of hospitality workers who walked picket lines over the holiday weekend, targeting 19 Southern California hotels, were back […]
County homeless population tops 75,000 people
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Despite major investments in housing and intervention programs, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Los […]