Wave Staff Report CRENSHAW — The city of Los Angeles, in partnership with the Foundation for Arts, Mentorship, Leadership and Innovation (FA-MLI, Inc.), will commemorate […]
Category: Community Beat
California childhood literacy bill clears major hurdle, paving the way for stronger early reading education
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Assembly Committee on Education passed previously stalled legislation after an agreement was struck to strengthen early […]
Progressive councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez launches 2026 re-election campaign
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Progressive City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez has formally launched her re-election campaign with a swath of support from her colleagues […]
$65M grant to turn empty Norwalk hospital buildings into mental health village
Wave Staff and Wire Reports NORWALK — Los Angeles County has received a $65 million state grant to convert unused buildings at the Metropolitan State […]
Complaint against Inglewood councilwoman for holding two offices rejected by ethics agency
INGLEWOOD — The state Fair Political Practices Commission has kicked back a complaint filed against City Councilwoman Gloria Gray for holding seats on the City […]
Resident sues L.A. Zoo over plans to move elephants
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles resident is suing the director of the Los Angeles Zoo over its plans to transfer […]
Mothers rally at Men’s Central Jail on Mother’s Day to protest in-custody deaths
Mother’s Day protest held outside Men’s Central Jail Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mother’s Day included a healing service outside the Men’s […]
Exposition Park to host Dysonna Arts & Jazz Festival May 18
Donna Dyson By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer EXPOSITION PARK — Donna Dyson is a true creative. Once she sets her mind on creating something, she […]
Inside a Los Angeles STEM event inspiring the next generation of Black innovators
Wave Staff Report DOWNEY — About 50 students from across the Los Angeles area attended an event May 1 to learn about opportunities in science, […]
From South LA streets to youth mentor: How a Crips co-founder survived prison, cancer and injustice
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer He lay shackled to a prison bed, arms and legs stretched wide in a crucifix-like position, cuffed for hours. Worms […]