By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer DOWNEY — Plans are underway to encourage building affordable homes in Downey and neighboring cities like Bellflower, Norwalk and Paramount. […]
Category: Community Beat
Downey delays action on ‘hero pay’ for local employees
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer DOWNEY — A proposal to require owners of large stores and pharmacies to provide “hero pay” bonuses of $4 an […]
Leimert Park merchants leader seeks united community
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Aminah Muhammad has been the owner and operator of Queen Aminah’s, a “cultural clothing” store in Leimert […]
MTA board plans free rides for low-income, students
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors has tentatively advanced plans for a 23-month pilot program that would make […]
County lifeguard stand marks new program for first responders
Wave Wire Service MARINA DEL REY — A brightly painted lifeguard tower adorned with hearts of various colors was officially unveiled May 28 on Mother’s […]
LA Pride planners announce schedule, seek volunteers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The organizers of LA Pride have announced more than 300 volunteer opportunities for June’s month-long “Thrive with Pride” celebration. […]
Echo Park reopens after homeless evictions, cleanup
From Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Echo Park Lake reopened to the public May 26, two months after the park was closed following the […]
Bryan takes oath as new state Assembly member
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Educator and community organizer Isaac Bryan was sworn in to the Assembly at the state Capitol in Sacramento May […]
WeHo City Council to consider seeking sheriff’s audit
Wave Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — A resolution calling for an investigation into the billing practices of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department will be […]
Judge urges settlement talks in homeless lawsuit
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The federal judge moderating a closely watched lawsuit dealing with the homelessness crisis heard testimony May 27 from Los […]