Community Beat
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Culver City touts progress in reducing homeless numbers
Wave Wire Services CULVER CITY — There was a 30% reduction in homelessness in the city, a decrease from 105…
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Additional charges lodged against purported gang leader
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Accused South Los Angeles gang kingpin Eugene Henley Jr. has been newly charged with…
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County to review Measure B tax funds for hospitals
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Despite concerns from some hospitals about a possible loss of funding, the…
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Council confirms appointment of new police commissioner
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-0 Aug. 5 to approve the appointment of…
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Destination Crenshaw timeline under fire
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — A coalition of Crenshaw Corridor residents, business owners and community leaders has formally…
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Compton Unified School District bond ratings are upgraded
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District continues to make strides in increasing its…
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Carson officials reject study to form own school district
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer CARSON — City officials have soundly rejected a proposed ballot measure to study forming…
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Dance theater to hold ‘Angels in White’ fundraiser
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Lula Washington Dance Theatre is throwing open its doors for its…
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Days before planned start, jazz festival hits sour notes
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The inaugural Los Angeles Jazz Festival has hit a major pivot before…
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Jurado unveils package to assist Boyle Heights residents
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado has unveiled a seven-motion legislative package intended to support Boyle…
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