By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission that is tasked with monitoring […]
Category: Community Beat
On-campus boutique opens at Dominguez High School
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — An on-campus boutique has opened at Dominguez High School, courtesy of Compton school board member Alma Taylor […]
Compton College grad is dedicated to serving underserved
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — Former Compton College associated student President Joshua Jackson is honoring the legacy of paying it forward modeled by his grandfather, […]
Pioneer Black firefighters have legacy of perseverance
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The legacy of Black firefighters in California is built on stories of bravery and perseverance in the […]
METRO DIGEST: Supervisor honors doctor for 59 years of service
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — County Supervisor Janice Hahn recognized Dr. Wilburn Durousseau for his 59 years of service to underserved communities as […]
Lynwood schools enhance safety with new security measures
Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — The Lynwood Unified School District is taking steps to ensure the safety and well-being of its students, staff and families, […]
Performers announced for March 2 Academy Awards
Wave Staff and Wire Reports HOLLYWOOD — Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, LISA of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and RAYE will perform March 2 during the 97th Academy […]
Video shows Black woman being slapped by security guard
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Civil rights activists are trying to locate a Black woman who was seen in a video that has since […]
Watts residents want pipes tested for lead
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer WATTS — Local residents concerned about lead contamination in their homes want city and state officials to require landlords of […]
Author Walter Mosley to appear at L.A. Central Library
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Author Walter Mosley will make a special appearance at the Los Angeles Central Library at 7 p.m. […]