Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of workers rallied in the Westlake district March 31 before boarding buses bound for Delano for the “Con […]
Category: Community Beat
Organization helps incarcerated men reenter society
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — When Darlene Burke’s former boyfriend was sentenced to 25 years to life in a California prison, […]
City seeking $2 billion in recovery aid from state
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass and four City Council members returned to Los Angeles March 24 after a trip to Sacramento […]
Policymakers, advocates join forces to save Medi-Cal
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Congress is debating cuts to Medicaid and other social programs after voting for a $2 trillion reduction […]
‘Auntie Maxine’ still fighting the good fight
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — She’s been fighting the good fight for Black people and other marginalized groups for more than […]
Longtime L.A. businessman laid to rest
Wave Staff Report MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina – Funeral services were held March 24 for Harry Gethers, a longtime Los Angeles businessman who ran Gethers […]
Compton schools form association to enhance sports programs
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton and Long Beach unified school districts announced they have partnered to enhance athletics programs in […]
Waters, other oppose end to Department of Education
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters was one of many members of California’s congressional delegation to take exception to […]
Death penalty back on table, new D.A. says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced March 25 that his office will seek the death penalty only in exceedingly rare […]
Women’s Theatre Festival showcases female artists
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — For decades, Adilah Barnes, president and co-founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, has provided a platform […]