Community Beat
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Military funeral services held for World War II paratrooper
Wave Wire Services INGLEWOOD — Sgt. Joe Harris, who was believed to have been the oldest surviving World War II…
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Last voice of the Watts Prophets can’t be silenced
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Just off Stocker Street, where manicured lawns brush against a boundless…
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Lawmakers, advocates seek justice for incarcerated women
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Members of the California Black Legislative Caucus joined Assemblywoman Susan Quirk-Silva, D-Fullerton,…
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County homeless changes stirs City Council response
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council is asking for a report on the implications of the county…
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New U.S. attorney to investigate fraud in homeless services
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has announced the formation of a Homelessness Fraud and Corruption…
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Head of homeless services authority submits resignation
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Days after the county Board of Supervisors voted to strip millions of dollars and…
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L.A. joins nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests against Trump
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Thousands of people gathered throughout the Southland April 5 as part of a nationwide…
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Compton schools announces partnership with Julliard School
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District has announced a multi-year partnership with the…
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Group fighting to protect expectant Black mothers
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black Women for Wellness LA is hosting several community-based events during Black…
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County honors activist Dolores Huerta on 95th birthday
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors proclaimed April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day, in recognition…
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