Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who was accused this week by Inspector General Max Huntsman of promoting a “code of silence” […]
Category: East Los Angeles
City, school district jointly fund tutoring program
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer PARAMOUNT — The City Council and the Paramount Unified School District have allocated $300,000 for an online program to help […]
Cudahy school alumni host College Week activities
NEWS DIGEST By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer CUDAHY — The Elizabeth Learning Center Alumni Association is hosting the last of its College Week for high […]
Mural honors artist for supporting others like him
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — A local artist was honored with a mural of himself Sept. 29 as part of an initiative […]
Downey plans to add names to Veterans Memorial
Wave Staff Report DOWNEY — With just one name on the city’s Veterans Memorial, officials would like to honor additional Downey-related military personnel killed in […]
Bellflower council votes to reduce cannabis tax rates
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer BELLFLOWER — The City Council Sept. 28 decided to temporarily lower the city’s tax on certain marijuana-related operations after a […]
Resident creates COVID-safe tiny museum in front yard
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer HIGHLAND PARK — A resident has created a tiny museum in front of her home to connect with the community […]
Whittier-based artist infuses femininity into lowrider art
By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer LONG BEACH — Jacqueline Valenzuela’s first work of public art is a vibrant collage of Long Beach iconography and […]
Homies Unidos switches to feeding families in pandemic
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — An organization assisting immigrants new to Los Angeles is Homies Unidos, a nonprofit agency that supports individuals […]
Residents oppose Mariachi Plaza housing project
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer BOYLE HEIGHTS — An affordable housing development planned for Mariachi Plaza is attracting considerable neighborhood opposition, despite years of discussion […]