Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council is asking for a report on the implications of the county Board of Supervisors’ decision to […]
Category: Community Beat
New U.S. attorney to investigate fraud in homeless services
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has announced the formation of a Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force, which will investigate […]
Head of homeless services authority submits resignation
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Days after the county Board of Supervisors voted to strip millions of dollars and move hundreds of workers away […]
L.A. joins nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests against Trump
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Thousands of people gathered throughout the Southland April 5 as part of a nationwide series of “Hands Off!” demonstrations […]
Compton schools announces partnership with Julliard School
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District has announced a multi-year partnership with the world renowned Julliard School. Founded […]
Group fighting to protect expectant Black mothers
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black Women for Wellness LA is hosting several community-based events during Black Maternal Health Week, a national […]
County honors activist Dolores Huerta on 95th birthday
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors proclaimed April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day, in recognition of the labor leader and […]
Middle school students attend Girls Empowerment Summit
Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — More than 200 Lynwood Unified School District middle school students gathered recently for the third annual Girl Empowerment Summit, a conclusion […]
Entertainment workers rally for proposed legislation
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of entertainment workers, union leaders, small business owners and state and local elected officials rallied at SirReel Studios […]
Hollywood Walk of Fame adds King, Carpenter
Wave Staff and Wire Reports HOLLYWOOD — Tennis legend and feminist pioneer Billie Jean King and horror filmmaker John Carpenter are […]