By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond discussed key education funding priorities before the state Senate […]
Category: Community Beat
New study to help L.A. create more green spaces
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Access to green space in the city of Angels is a problem, especially if you live in […]
Fire captain accuses former chief of mismanagement
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A captain in the Los Angeles Fire Department has accused former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley of purposefully […]
Officials prepare for federal anti-immigrant moves
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — What appeared to be a series of federal law enforcement actions had some local officials and immigrant-rights activists on […]
Former foster youth aims to help young people like him
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — When he received his associate degree from Compton College in 2017, Dayshawn Louden wrote on his graduation cap “I’m not […]
City Council upholds firing of fire chief
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Following a contentious and emotional hearing March 4, the City Council denied former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal of […]
Students honored during Black History Family Festival
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Four students from Inglewood Unified School District received recognition during the city’s Black History Family Festival Feb. […]
Chinatown Firecracker run/walk to be held March 8-9
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The 47th annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker, a 5K/10K run and walk that celebrates Chinese New Year, will […]
University discusses health issues at President’s Breakfast
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science hosted its 10th annual President’s Breakfast Feb. 27 at the Colburn […]
Lynwood holds Teen Summit for high school students
Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — More than 150 Lynwood Unified School District high school students gathered for a day of empowerment, connection and self-discovery at […]