Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — One day after the union representing the Los Angeles Police Department’s rank-and-file criticized City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado for […]
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Downey relocates prototype of space shuttle program
Inspiration, an original mock-up of the space shuttle that was built in 1972, slowly moves through the streets of Downey Oct. 17 headed to its new home at the Columbia Memorial Space Center, which will house the mock-up once an addition to the center is built.
Lynwood school officials hold state of the district event
Lynwood ballet folkorico students perform for an audience of district leaders and supporters during the seventh annual State of the District event Oct. 4. District officials spoke about the district’s accomplishments in the past year and new programs being offered this year.
Prop. 36 will hurt people of color, opponents say
Katrina Ruiz speaks out against Proposition 36 on the Nov. 5 ballot at a Hollenbeck Park press conference Oct. 14. Opponents of the bill say it would restore harsh penalties for theft and drug trafficking in the state, which will negatively impact Black and Latino communities.
Photo by Lorenzo Gomez
Ex-student paints murals on doors at Pioneer High
Pioneer High School class of 2012 graduate Domingo Perez admires a classroom mural he painted, depicting Mexican history and folklore. Perez’s portraits and artistic flourishes adorn nearly a dozen classroom doors at Pioneer, part of an ongoing project that began when Perez was still a Pioneer student painting his friend’s backpacks for fun.
Former councilman begins serving 13-year prison sentence
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Disgraced former City Councilman José Huizar surrendered Oct. 7 to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to begin serving his […]
Downey Fire Chief Dan Hurlock announces retirement
Wave Staff Report DOWNEY — After more than 24 years of service to the city, Fire Chief Dan Hurlock has announced his plan to retire […]
Billie Jean King to serve as Rose Parade grand marshal
Tennis legend Billie Jean King examines the new statue of her that was unveiled at Cal State Los Angeles Oct. 2. Five days later, it was announced that King would serve as the grand marshal for the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1.
Photo by Lorenzo Gomez
Ex-assistant sheriff to lead college police force
Wave Wire Services WHITTIER — Lakewood Mayor Todd Rogers has been named the first chief of Rio Hondo College’s Police and Campus Safety Department. The […]
Homeboy Art Academy director wins national honor
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Fabian Debora, founder and executive director of the Homeboy Art Academy, has been selected as a 2024 National Endowment […]