By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Rain pattered against the windows, blending with the low hum of the day. Over the phone, Leatha […]
Category: Community Beat
State attorney general lays out ‘resistance’ plan
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Wrter SACRAMENTO — During an online conference, California Attorney General Rob Bonta detailed how the Trump administration had used its […]
Court-ordered audit shows inability to track homeless funds
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Homelessness programs are hampered by poor oversight resulting in an inability to track substantial funds allocated to the city’s […]
CAPRI MADDOX: Overcoming adversity to serve the public
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Capri Maddox’s journey from an unstable childhood to becoming the first executive director of the Los Angeles […]
Memorial services set for ‘spirit of senior community’
Wave Staff Report INGLEWOOD — Memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m. March 14 at Holman United Methodist Church for June Richardson-Chavez, a tireless champion […]
Defiant Bass rebuffs recall effort
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Facing mounting criticism and a recall effort over her handling of the Palisades Fire, Mayor Karen Bass […]
WeHo installs new artwork at Plummer Park
Wave Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city has announced the installation of “Not every pearl has its oyster,” a temporary public artwork by artist Heimir Bjorgulfsson, […]
Actress Christina Ricci gets star on Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled March 6 honoring Christina Ricci for a movie career that […]
L.A. Marathon to reach 40-year milestone March 16
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — The 40th Los Angeles Marathon will be held March 16 with more than 25,000 participants navigating the 26.2-mile Stadium […]
LAUSD ignoring death threats, N-word taunts?
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Thirteen-year-old Ramin Salari sat in class at a Los Angeles Unified School District middle school as students […]