Community Beat
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Abandoned Compton cemetery under new ownership
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — After 18 months, an abandoned cemetery here has a new owner and new hope…
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Mother of East L.A. man killed by deputies files lawsuit
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The mother of an 18-year-old man who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy…
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Pilot program to address Hollywood homelessness
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors has approved a five-year pilot program for addressing homelessness…
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MTA to offer discounts when charging fares resumes
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will resume charging fares to bus riders in January, but…
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City attorney proposes doubling size of City Council
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Attorney Mike Feuer said that as part of his mayoral campaign he will…
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Bell Gardens casino admits guilt in federal investigation
Wave Wire Services BELL GARDENS — The partnership that operates the Bicycle Hotel & Casino has agreed to pay $500,000…
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Suit contends sheriff encourages civil rights violations
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Sheriff Alex Villanueva is being sued for his alleged support of deputies who use…
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Council ties LAX project to sustainability, worker issues
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A series of motions from Councilman Mike Bonin aimed at having Los Angeles World…
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Female singers receive stars on Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Two diverse female singers were honored in the past week with stars on the Hollywood…
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CD 9 to retain USC, Exposition Park under latest draft
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — USC and Exposition Park will remain in Council District 9 if the City Council…
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