By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Gwen A. Moore, the late state legislator who died last August, was honored March 30 by […]
Category: Community Beat
Fashion industry is latest to seek increased diversity
By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Following in the steps of the entertainment industry, the fashion industry is calling for more diversity when […]
Illegal dumping up 450% in five years, report says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Illegal dumping of trash, debris and hazardous items in Los Angeles’ public areas increased 450% between 2016 and 2020, […]
Officials urge area renters to apply for COVID relief
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer HUNTINGTON PARK — Residential tenants unable to cover past due rent from March 2020 to June 2021 because of economic […]
Former Compton top cop weighs in on upcoming election
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Residents have begun casting ballots in the city’s all vote-by-mail municipal election, which will conclude April 20. Safety concerns […]
Culver City awards performing arts grants to 21 groups
Wave Staff Report CULVER CITY — The City Council has awarded $150,066 in 2021 performing arts grants to 21 nonprofit organizations. The grants will be […]
Paramount makes plans to honor COVID-19 victims
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer PARAMOUNT — City officials have previously indicated a desire to help residents get a COVID-19 vaccination, including driving them to […]
West Hollywood sales tax increase to take effect April 1
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city is reminding local shoppers and businesses that a sales tax rate change takes effect April 1. The […]
Compton mayor endorses her choice to succeed her
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Mayor Aja Brown surprised many people when she announced she wouldn’t seek a third term to serve as mayor […]
Inglewood mayor facing second sexual harassment lawsuit
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The lawyer representing the former executive assistant to Mayor James T. Butts Jr. in a suit against Butts and […]