Community Beat
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South Gate extends food insecurity program again
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — The city of South Gate has agreed to a $200,000 contract with…
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Rep. Grace Napolitano, oldest House member, announces retirement
Wave Wire Services LA PUENTE — Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-El Monte, who has represented the San Gabriel Valley Congress since…
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Caltrans awards $1 billion for I-710 Corridor projects
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — The California Transportation Agency has awarded $1.038 billion for a variety of…
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Is Downey man Bryant Rivera America’s new Ted Bundy?
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A Downey man and suspected serial killer likened by Mexican authorities to the notorious…
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Hair care products may pose health hazards to Black women
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A number of beauty products marketed to Black women often contain the…
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Reparations task force delivers 115 recommendations
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African…
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Judge denies request to overturn Ridley-Thomas’ conviction
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge denied former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ bid to have his convictions on…
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Inside Safe houses 35 in Baldwin Hills
Wave Staff and Wire Reports BALDWIN HILLS — While officials bemoaned the latest homeless figures showing more increases in the…
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Striking hotel workers return after holiday weekend
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of hospitality workers who walked picket lines over the holiday weekend, targeting 19…
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County homeless population tops 75,000 people
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Despite major investments in housing and intervention programs, the number of people…
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