By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — A local artist was honored with a mural of himself Sept. 29 as part of an initiative […]
Category: East Los Angeles
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 […]
NEWS DIGEST: Lynwood offers free grab-and-go meals youth, seniors
By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — The city is offering supper and snacks for kids and teens from 1 to 18 years old […]
Sheriff responds to criticism amid calls to resign
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Sheriff Alex Villanueva responded to calls for his resignation Sept. 23 vowing to stay on the job and […]
Lynwood city manager remains on paid leave
By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — City Manager Jose Ometeotl remains on paid leave Sept. 23 after being placed on leave Sept. 15 […]