Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge issued a preliminary injunction Aug. 22 that continues to bar Herb Wesson from performing any official Los […]
Category: Community
South L.A. native publishes book about where he grew up
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — DeMarco Smith has released the first of a three-part history book titled “South Central Is Mecca.” The […]
Organization helps transform young lives through art
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When Create Now CEO Brandon Johnson arrived in Los Angeles in 2014, he found himself homeless. “I […]
Water usage declines 11% in July, DWP reports
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles residents set another water conservation record in the month of July, the Los Angeles Department of Water […]
Clark Atlanta University alumni hold barbecue for incoming freshmen
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer LADERA HEIGHTS — The Clark Atlanta University Alumni Association of Los Angeles hosted its annual barbecue send off for the […]
City Council votes to ban homeless camps near schools
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council approved an ordinance Aug. 2 that bans homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare […]
‘Superhero’ plans backpack giveaway at Jim Gilliam Park
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — It will be a day of celebration Aug. 6 when probation officer Yuri Williams holds his […]
Signature-gathering firm sues Gascón recall committee
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A company that gathers petition signatures for state and local ballot measures is suing the committee attempting to recall […]
Sheriff places conditions on oversight panel testimony
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission blasted Sheriff Alex Villanueva July 25 after he declined […]
Angelenos respond to new water restrictions
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Recent water usage restrictions placed upon Los Angeles residents in hopes of combating a historic drought appear […]