By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer NORWALK — Residents will see a trash-hauling rate increase on their November billing following action by the City Council Oct. […]
Category: Community Beat
Bellflower school district fights county over finances
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer DOWNEY — In an unusual legal case, the Los Angeles County Office of Education is, in effect, telling the Bellflower […]
CCUSD named third most diverse district in state
Wave Staff Report CULVER CITY — Niche, a website that helps parents discover schools and neighborhoods that are right for them, has named Culver City […]
Slauson Ventures offers mentorships for Black entrepreneurs
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — In September, six innovative creatives and business owners from all over the country collaborated to launch […]
Attorney awaits sentencing for ‘lawyering while black’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer For attorney Jaaye Person-Lynn, Jan. 10, 2019, was an unforgettable, life-changing day. It started out just like any other day, […]
Residents outraged over Exide bankruptcy plan
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer VERNON — A federal court’s decision Oct. 16 to allow Exide to abandon its contaminated battery-recycling facility — putting taxpayers […]
West Hollywood seeks input on Hart Park improvements
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city is seeking input from residents on site improvements for William S. Hart Park. The city will conduct […]
West Hollywood to offer drive-through trick-or-treating
NEWS ROUNDUP By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city will host a free drive-through trick-or-treating event for families from 2 to […]
Griffith Park mountain lion gets its own festival
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The National Wildlife Federation’s International Urban Wildlife Week began Oct. 17, with a weeklong series of online events […]
Area officials urge support for affirmative action measure
By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer MONTEREY PARK — Area elected officials urged voters to approve Proposition 16 and restore affirmative action in California during […]