Community Beat
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Kerry Washington honored with star on Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Dec. 2 honoring Kerry Washington…
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Black media key to fighting hate in U.S., leaders say
By Barrington M. Salmon Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A robust and trusted independent media will be critical to navigating…
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Janice Hahn takes oath for final term as supervisor
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — County Supervisor Janice Hahn was sworn in Dec. 2 for her third and final…
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South L.A. gets $20 million for jobs and health
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A $20 million federal investment from the Environmental Protection Agency will fund an ambitious…
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DoorDash assists nonprofits in delivering Thanksgiving meals
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Ward Economic Development Corporation and Mothers in Action were among the…
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Father charged in 9-year-old son’s fatal shooting
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — A local man has been charged with murder and child cruelty for…
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Bank launches program to close racial wealth gap
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — A Brookings Institute report published last January showed that between 2019 and 2022…
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County marks World AIDS Day with lit landmarks
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Landmarks across Los Angeles County were lit up in red Dec. 1 to commemorate…
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East L.A. procession honors Our Lady of Guadalupe
Wave Wire Services EAST LOS ANGELES — The 93rd edition of Los Angeles’ oldest religious procession drew more than 20,000…
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METRO DIGEST: City Council formally adopts sanctuary city ordinance
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The City Council formally adopted a “sanctuary city” ordinance Dec. 4, prohibiting city…
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