Community Beat
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Luther Keith’s mission is helping L.A.’s homeless people
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — It’s the break of dawn and Luther Keith Jr. of Central Urban…
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County library director guides system into new territory
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As the director of the Los Angeles County Library system, Skye Patrick…
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