By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Homelessness has emerged as a hot topic in the Sept. 14 election to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, […]
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San Jose school official to be Culver City superintendent
Wave Staff Report CULVER CITY — The Culver City school board voted unanimously Aug. 9 to hire Quoc Tran as the district’s new superintendent. Currently […]
Compton appoints new council member, interim city manager
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton City Council took steps to ensure continuity in government operations by appointing a new council […]
Culver City school board selects two finalists for superintendent
Wave Staff Report CULVER CITY — The Culver City school board has narrowed the national search for a new superintendent to two finalists to replace Leslie […]
Community is briefed on air quality near Exide plant
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — Airborne lead particles from scaffolding removed at the former Exide battery plant in May rose above environmental limits […]
MTA to conduct meetings on Southeast rail line
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will conduct three virtual public hearings this month to get input on its […]
Mayor signs law banning most homeless camps
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a sweeping ordinance July 30 to restrict sleeping and homeless encampments in certain areas of […]
Bonin’s program finds housing for almost 200
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — On the last official day of the Encampment to Home initiative to offer a pathway to permanent housing to […]
Norwalk prepares for fareless bus rides for students
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer NORWALK — Norwalk students may soon be riding to school free of charge in a zero-emission electric bus. The City […]
L.A. Zoo unveils five-year conservation plan
Wave Wire Services GRIFFITH PARK — The Los Angeles Zoo has unveiled a five-year conservation plan that focuses on using evidence-based methods for conservation, promoting […]