Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a proclamation June 6 making Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery on June 19, […]
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‘Renaissance man’ to offer quilting workshop June 12
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Carlos Spivey could be described as a true Renaissance man. A former gymnast who attended the U.S. […]
SHOWDOWN — CARUSO VS. BASS: Billionaire developer, congresswoman face November runoff to replace Garcetti
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The push toward a November runoff in the Los Angeles mayoral race is underway after billionaire real […]
City Council bans sale of flavored tobacco
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco in the city, with an exception for hookah […]
City plans summer programs for youth of all ages
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — With summer around the corner, Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Albert Carvalho spread the […]
South L.A. teacher drives the bus for mental therapy
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — As a teacher at Jefferson High School, B.J. Williams noticed that many students on campus were […]
Mayor’s race pits Bass against Caruso’s money
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The top three candidates battling to become the next mayor of Los Angeles — billionaire real estate […]
Digital financial revolution tour to reach Leimert Park
By Erin Herriford Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — A digital financial revolution program will be offered at the Leimert Park Plaza, starting at 3 p.m […]
New city program offers funds for local neighborhoods
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Nine Los Angeles communities will benefit from $8.5 million in a unique funding project called “LA REPAIR,” […]
Parents hire lobbying firm to push for mayor’s ambassadorship
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti’s parents have hired McGuireWoods Consulting to lobby for the mayor’s ambassadorship nomination to make it through […]