Community Beat
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Governor appoints head of state agency tackling homelessness
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Tomiquia Moss as secretary of the state’s…
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Black health group hosts conversation on medical mistrust
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The California Black Health Network hosted a conversation Dec. 5 focused on the…
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Mayor to raise salaries for gang intervention workers
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to increase staff salaries and resources for the…
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City Council votes for outdoor dining program
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has approved and finalized recommendations to create a permanent Al Fresco…
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Political races established for March primary
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The filing period has concluded for most city, county, state and federal…
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Culver City selects first Black woman as mayor
Wave Staff and Wire Reports CULVER CITY — Once known as a “sundown town” because of its racist history, Culver…
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Growing number of Blacks claim American Indian lineage
By Lila Brown Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A growing number of Black Americans, relying on newly digitized federal records and…
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President appoints California woman to African Diaspora Council
By McKenzie Jackson Contributing Writer SANTA CLARA — African Diaspora Network founder and Executive Director Almaz Negash has uplifted and…
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Audra McDonald to be Rose Parade grand marshal
Wave Staff and Wire Reports PASADENA — Singer, actress and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald has been named the…
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D.A. investigates possible conflict of interest for councilman
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Los Angeles County District Attorney is reviewing a complaint that a…
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