Community Beat
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Former Compton councilman sentenced to prison in bribery case
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A former member of the Compton City Council was sentenced to a year and…
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D.A. says facts didn’t change in case but his decision did
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Felony charges filed against a Los Angeles Police Department officer who secretly…
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School renamed in honor of George McKenna
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Longtime educator George J. McKenna was given another honor Aug. 21 when Middle…
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Inglewood mayor responds to residents public safety concerns
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Mayor James Butts is responding to resident’s concerns about traffic safety issues…
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Council panel votes to honor Biddy Mason
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A City Council committee advanced a proposal Aug. 25 to rename downtown’s…
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‘Vision’ set to reopen after $40 million malkeover
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — After a renovation project that lasted nearly 15 years and cost $40…
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Sheriff’s Dept. takes steps to address rise in street takeovers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department detailed measures launched Aug. 26 to combat the…
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Council committee seeks to block rebuilding of Lineage warehouse
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A City Council committee Aug. 25 recommended that reconstruction permits be withheld for Lineage…
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Cal State L.A. sets fundraising record with $55.8 million in fiscal year 2026
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Cal State Los Angeles closed the most successful fundraising year in its history in…
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Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles at age 87
By Corey Williams Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who co-wrote hits including “Money (That’s What…
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