By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer CULVER CITY— This summer, Wave Contributing Writer Cynthia Gibson spoke with Culver City Mayor Göran Eriksson and Councilwoman Meghan Sahli-Wells […]
Category: Community Beat
City Council debates rent control and renter protections
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — The City Council approved a first reading of both a permanent rent control ordinance and a tenant […]
Compton adds to reward for suspects in deputies’ shooting
From City News Service COMPTON — The City Council has added $10,000 to a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the […]
Inglewood residents want more COVID-19 relief from city
By John W. Davis Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — A small group of concerned citizens are holding weekly rallies outside Inglewood City Hall, asking city leaders […]
SoLA Contemporary offers local artists a showcase
By Faith Petrie Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — After almost nine months of planning through a flurry of Zoom, phone calls and texts in […]
Sheriff responds to criticism amid calls to resign
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Sheriff Alex Villanueva responded to calls for his resignation Sept. 23 vowing to stay on the job and […]
Lynwood city manager remains on paid leave
By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — City Manager Jose Ometeotl remains on paid leave Sept. 23 after being placed on leave Sept. 15 […]
As census deadline nears, WeHo officials say ‘get counted’
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city is continuing to urge residents to be counted in the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau has […]
Reopening LAUSD schools won’t be easy, superintendent says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Unified School District is looking at options to reopen schools when it is safe to do so […]
Drew University receives state grant
L.A. DIGEST Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science has received $7.2 million in funding from the […]