By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The word “acting” was lifted from Erica Blyther’s title three weeks ago, as the Los Angeles Board […]
Category: Community
City Council bolsters tenant harassment ordinance
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has strengthened aspects of a draft tenant harassment ordinance, including through an expanded definition of harassment, […]
Community garden takes shape at South L.A. church
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Faith Community Coalition, in conjunction with Logos Faith Development, is sponsoring three community gardens. The U.S. […]
Cal State L.A. to offer College of Ethnic Studies
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Columnist and television and radio commentator Julianne Malveaux has been appointed as dean of Cal State Los […]
Crop Swap LA founder turns front yards into microfarms
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer VIEW PARK — It’s early Wednesday morning and there’s a cool crispness in the air as a group of gardeners […]
Leimert Park merchants leader seeks united community
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Aminah Muhammad has been the owner and operator of Queen Aminah’s, a “cultural clothing” store in Leimert […]
MTA board plans free rides for low-income, students
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors has tentatively advanced plans for a 23-month pilot program that would make […]
Judge urges settlement talks in homeless lawsuit
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The federal judge moderating a closely watched lawsuit dealing with the homelessness crisis heard testimony May 27 from Los […]
Gascón recall backers may begin gathering signatures
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Those supporting the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón have begun circulating petitions gathering signatures for […]
L.A. River reopens for recreational activities
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — With the COVID-19 pandemic receding, two stretches of the Los Angeles River will reopen on Memorial Day for […]