Many law enforcement departments are having trouble filling vacancies, but they’re slow to use a state law that lets them hire immigrants legally under the […]
Category: East Los Angeles
Copper wire theft spree raises call for LAPD crackdown
Wave News Services Two vare calling for the creation of a police task force to crackdown on copper wire thefts that have impacted neighborhoods throughout […]
Norwalk considering easing congestion on city’s narrow streets
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer NORWALK — The city has conducted upgrades of 80 homes in the “One Ways,” and is considering a plan to […]
Bass issues executive directive on city service requests
Wave Wire Services BOYLE HEIGHTS — Mayor Karen Bass signed off on an executive directive Oct. 30 aimed at decreasing wait times for city services […]
De León says he will seek re-election in 2024
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Kevin de León, who defiantly held onto his City Council seat despite persistent calls for his resignation following his […]
New South Gate law makes street vending safer, decriminalizes violations
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — The City Council has unanimously approved a new law aimed at making the street vending of hot […]
South Gate contaminated sites may finally get EPA Superfund cleanups
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer Two of three former industrial parcels in South Gate with high levels of underground contamination are being targeted for thermal […]
South Gate extends food insecurity program again
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — The city of South Gate has agreed to a $200,000 contract with Northgate Gonzalez Markets to provide […]
Rep. Grace Napolitano, oldest House member, announces retirement
Wave Wire Services LA PUENTE — Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-El Monte, who has represented the San Gabriel Valley Congress since 1999 and the oldest member […]
Caltrans awards $1 billion for I-710 Corridor projects
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — The California Transportation Agency has awarded $1.038 billion for a variety of new projects, including emissions control […]