Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas announced Aug. 16 that he will not run for mayor of Los Angeles in the 2022 […]
Category: Community
Drew University receives $50 million for new building
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science has received $50 million in funding from the state […]
Head wraps ‘a symbol of style’
By Slauson Girl Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Fatima Dodson, owner of Runway Boutique, wanted to curate an event where Black women could bask in […]
First day of school marked by long lines for testing
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District students returned to classrooms Aug. 16, but some were met […]
Mayor signs law banning most homeless camps
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a sweeping ordinance July 30 to restrict sleeping and homeless encampments in certain areas of […]
Drummin’ up happiness wherever he goes
Anthony Sheriff plays the drums from the back of his pickup truck By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — For the last five years, […]
State acts to speed up rent relief application process
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — State housing officials have hired managers to accelerate rent relief applications for the emergency program that covers […]
Valley real estate agents enters race for mayor
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Real estate agent and former MTA board member Mel Wilson has announced that he is running for mayor in […]
City provides variety of summer programs for youth
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced the launch of an online platform to connect the city and county youth with […]
Transit executive promises compassion for homeless
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — County transportation officials will approach unhoused people with compassion and dignity, new CEO Stephanie Wiggins announced July 7. “Under […]