By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Temporary closings of COVID-19 vaccination sites in Los Angeles never generated concerns that a similar move would affect […]
Category: Community Beat
Ground broken for planned Hollywood Arts Collective
Independent Staff Report HOLLYWOOD — The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for the performing arts and entertainment industry, and affordable housing developer Thomas […]
New children’s book store offers diverse selection
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — When Stephanie Moran Reed and her husband, Muammar Reed, had their daughter, Mireya Jamila, they wanted to […]
Helping homeless families is the mission of SOFESA
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOFESA, a nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless and low-income families in Southern California, believes that in order […]
Paramount officials consider COVID vaccination options
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer PARAMOUNT — City officials are working with the Los Angeles County Health Department to help residents get COVID-19 vaccinations. Their […]
New councilwoman appoints key staff members
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, who took office in December, announced Feb. 8 the appointment of a new chief of […]
Council panel opposes monument status for bungalows
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee unanimously voted Feb. 4 to oppose the Cultural Heritage Commission’s […]
Community vaccination site to open at Cal State L.A.
Wave wire Services LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Biden administration have announced a pilot project that will establish a community COVID-19 vaccination […]
New leader appointed at Carson Sheriff’s Station
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer CARSON — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has promoted a second African-American deputy to lead a station that primarily serves […]
Pay inequities found among city employees, report says
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Even in one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the U.S., pay inequities abound among city […]