By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Ben Caldwell is often referred to as the father of Leimert Park. He’s not real keen on that […]
Category: Community Beat
Inglewood district sets school schedules for distance learning
By John W. Davis, Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The continued threat of COVID-19 has caused the Inglewood Unified School District to move forward with its plan […]
Sheriff Villanueva to discipline deputies for gang involvement
By 2UrbanGirls, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he will take disciplinary action against deputies accused of being part of secret cliques that […]
City attorney proposes law to halt projects linked to corruption
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Attorney Mike Feuer has sent a proposed ordinance to the City Council that would give it the authority […]
Mayor’s Fund raises $56 million for pandemic assistance
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, a philanthropic organization that is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, has raised more […]
Los Angeles joins lawsuit over census deadline
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Attorney Mike Feuer announced Aug. 18 that Los Angeles has joined other cities and national organizations in filing […]
WeHo parks reopen with space reservation system
Wave Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — City Manager Paul Arevalo has issued an emergency executive order allowing the limited reopening of West Hollywood and Plummer […]
Dodgers Foundation sponsors Compton grab-and-go giveaway
By Faith Petrie, Contributing Writer COMPTON — Despite sweltering temperatures, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Dodger outfielder Mookie Betts and Pull Up Neighbor teamed up Aug. […]
LAX deputy executive accused of discrimination
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Members of the union that represents Los Angeles airport police are calling for an independent investigation of the airport […]
Local crypto currency business manages to survive pandemic
By John W. Davis Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — A black woman-owned business is prompting the adoption of crypto currency in Inglewood. Najah Roberts founded Crypto […]