By Naomi McSwain Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Leaders of what are apparently the only two local private nonprofits founded after the civil unrest […]
Category: Community Beat
Thousands march in LA for May Day, demanding workers’ and immigrants’ rights
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Thousands of union members, immigrant-rights supporters and others flooded the streets of downtown Los Angeles May 1 for the […]
LA foster youth connect with colleges and community at Biddy Mason resource fair
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — More than 100 former and current foster care youth are expected to attend the Biddy Mason Charitable […]
Black restaurant owners clash with street vendors
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — On her daily drive home from work, Buffy Hopkins passes a taco stand that pops up near […]
Advocates rally support for bill targeting maternity health
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — To address California’s maternity health crisis, state Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, D-Los Angeles, and state Sen. Sabrina Cervantes, […]
City Council approves plan to support filmmakers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council unanimously approved a proposal April 29 aimed at reducing fees and streamlining other processes in a […]
Bill Scott named to lead MTA public safety department
Wave Wire Service LOS ANGELES — San Francisco Police Chief William “Bill” Scott has been named the leader of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new public […]
Firebaugh High students unveil garden on Earth Day
Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — What started as an empty corner of the Firebaugh High School campus has blossomed into a thriving student-built school garden […]
Lisa Lu, Green Day receive stars on Walk of Fame
Wave Staff and Wire Reports HOLLYWOOD — Actress Lisa Lu and the rock group Green Day are the latest recipients of stars on the Hollywood […]
New bill targets ‘buyers’ of commercial sexual activity
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A coalition of anti-trafficking organizations, law enforcement officers, mayors, federally recognized California tribes, organized labor leaders and […]