Community Beat
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Pair convicted of 2007 murder released from prison
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A man and woman who spent more than 17 years in prison after being…
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Council votes to raise minimum wage for hotel workers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has voted 12-3 to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers…
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Once troubled teen gives back through nonprofit
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Tamekia Strayhorn is on a mission to provide much needed resources…
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Secretary of State reports voter turnout was down 9% this year
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber officially certified the Nov. 5…
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Immigrant groups rally on Migrant Day
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In honor of International Migrants Day, local organizations and hundreds of people rallied in…
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County declares emergency to keep juvenile hall open
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Despite hours of public opposition testimony calling the action racist and a failure to…
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Diverse leadership needed to stop hate, panelists say
In the race of life, everyone must win, forum speaker says By Janice Hayes-Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Honest,…
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Councilman honors Watts leaders during Christmas event
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer WATTS — Los Angeles City Councilman Tim McOsker honored several Watts leaders during the…
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New city treasurer receives $9,000 salary increase
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The newly elected city treasurer was awarded a $9,000 annual salary increase…
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Deputy mayor put on leave after City Hall bomb threat
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Brian Williams has been placed on administrative…
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