Mayor Karen Bass talks about Creators @ Laboratory Aug. 26 during a press conference and ground-breaking ceremony. With Bass is City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson […]
Category: Community Beat
Altadena pastors keep church community going after fire
Pastor LaKeith Kenebrew delivers a sermon to congregants of the Hillside Tabernacle Church at a rented studio in Duarte in July. His Altadena church was […]
City Council honors Cal State L.A. president
Wave Wire ServiceLOS ANGELES — The City Council honored Cal State Los Angeles President Berenecea Johnson Eanes Aug. 22.Eanes is the ninth president of the […]
Lynwood school district conducts study on use of facilities
The Lynwood Unified School District is home to 17 schools built to hold more than 16,000 students. Today, the district has capacity for about 5,000 […]
Actor Gary Oldman leaves his prints at TCL Chinese Theatre
Actor Gary Oldman left his hand and footprints in the cement at TCL Chinese Theatre Aug. 22. The British actor won the best actor Oscar […]
Former California prison guard sentenced to 224 years for inmate assaults
CHOWCHILLA — A former correctional officer at one of California’s largest women’s prisons was sentenced to 224 years behind bars for sexually assaulting nine female […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant vows to continue Target boycott despite CEO change
ATLANTA — Target’s leadership change will not end Pastor Jamal Bryant’s fight for accountability as he continues pushing the company to honor its promises to […]
Iconic West Hollywood restaurant founder Dan Tana dies at 90
WEST HOLLYWOOD — Diners at the iconic Dan Tana’s restaurant are being encouraged to sign a guest book this week in honor of its namesake […]
West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station appoints new captain to lead community policing efforts
WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city is welcoming Fanny Lapkin as the new captain of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station. Lapkin began her appointment Aug. 17. […]
MTA honors Nipsey Hussle with commemorative TAP cards
LOS ANGELES — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority celebrated the 40th birthday of the late rapper and community leader Nipsey Hussle Aug. 15 with the release […]