Community Beat
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Three newcomers elected to Whittier council
Wave Staff Report WHITTIER — Long-time Mayor Joe Vinatieri and two other incumbents were soundly defeated in a City Council…
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Homelessness frontline veteran receives Irvine Foundation award
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — For two decades, the motto of Housing Works of California was, “Do…
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Federal agency awards contract for Whittier Narrows Dam project
Wave Staff Report PICO RIVERA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District has awarded the construction phase…
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Lynwood dance students shine under national spotlight
Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — In their first-ever appearance on the USA Dance Nationals stage, students in Lynwood High School’s…
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Manslaughter charges dismissed against former Torrance officers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — With prosecutors insisting they could not prove the case, voluntary manslaughter charges against two…
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Mayor releases action plan to guide city’s climate goals
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass has unveiled an action plan to guide the city’s…
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County celebrates Second Chance Month with hiring campaign
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — In honor of Second Chance Month, Los Angeles County officials are celebrating…
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Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of teen
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Singer D4vd remained jailed without bail April 17 in connection with the death of…
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National Urban League Conference returns to L.A. in 2027
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The National Urban League’s annual conference will return to Los Angeles in…
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Residents of former homeless encampment find housing
Wave Wire Services NORTHEAST LOS ANGELES — Nearly 60 homeless people living in an encampment in a neighborhood near Lacy…
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