By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — After a yearlong recess caused by mandated shutdowns to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Los Angeles County […]
Category: Community Beat
WeHo accepting applications for 2022 arts grants
Wave Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city has opened the application process for its 2022 arts grant program. Grant opportunities are available to individuals, […]
Libraries welcome back patrons after year-long closure
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer NORWALK — After 12 months of mandated shutdowns, Sue Kane was happy to see visitors stroll into the Norwalk Library […]
Monument to railroad workers planned in Venice
Wave Wire Services VENICE — The City Council voted last week to begin the process of installing a monument in Venice to Los Angeles’ “traqueros,” […]
Probation Department program offers hope to youth
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — David had a troubled childhood. His parents, who were both addicted to drugs, abandoned him when he […]
WeHo seeks public input on rail line expansion route
By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer WEST HOLYWOOD — City officials are encouraging residents to offer feedback on a future rail line expansion that would […]
‘An abuse of power:’ Report accuses sheriff’s deputies of harassing grieving families
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A report alleging that sheriff’s deputies target and harass families mourning the loss of loved ones killed […]
LAUSD continues reopening process for older levels
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Remaining middle and high school campuses in the Los Angeles Unified School District began reopening April 26, meaning all […]
City Council seeks protection for hospitality workers
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — Dozens of laid off hospitality workers, joined by city officials and leaders of women’s organizations, held a press conference […]
Leaders hail transit connector project as ‘game changer’
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The city facilitated an industry forum last month to share the Inglewood Transit Connector project with the transportation construction […]