By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Rick L. Callender holds multiple influential roles. He is the president of the California/Hawaii State Conference of the […]
Category: Community Beat
State launches $4 billion youth mental health initiative
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — With youth mental health worsening, California has launched a new initiative to help kids access free treatment. The […]
Black Equity Collective leaders seeks more growth
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Black Equity Collective is a community-focused, public-private partnership with Black equity as its central, driving force. The […]
Mother sues LAUSD over her son’s bullying
By Solomon O. Smith Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A distraught mother and her legal team have announced a $10 million lawsuit against the Los […]
Nonprofit organizations receive funds from L.A. Care
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Care Health Plan has announced funding for two community organizations that provide essential social care services for […]
McDonald’s, KJLH Radio stuff bus with Christmas toys
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — McDonald’s of Southern California, in collaboration with KJLH Radio, hosted “Stuff a Bus” at locations in Inglewood, […]
METRO DIGEST: Sheriff’s Dept. unveils new inmate transport bus
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department unveiled a new inmate transport bus Dec. 19, addressing safety concerns and operational […]
Pair convicted of 2007 murder released from prison
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A man and woman who spent more than 17 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 2007 […]
Council votes to raise minimum wage for hotel workers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has voted 12-3 to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers at a more gradual rate […]
Once troubled teen gives back through nonprofit
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Tamekia Strayhorn is on a mission to provide much needed resources to her community. Strayhorn, a […]