News from communities around Los Angeles
Pallbearers carry the casket of longtime television newsman Warren Wilson out of First AME Church after funeral services Oct. 12. Wilson, who worked for KNBC and KTLA during a career that spanned more than 40 years, died Sept. 27 at the age of 90.
Photo by Viola Gray
A pregnant woman undergoes an examination by her doctor. The state of California has launched an initiative aimed at reducing the maternal mortality rate by 50% by 2026.
Pepperdine University professor Shelly Harrell served as one of the moderators Oct. 14 at a forum on hate at King-Drew Magnet High School. The forum was sponsored by Bridge Builders Foundation as part of the state’s ‘Stop The Hate’ campaign.
Photo by Ian Foxx
Federal Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilman Tim McOsker discuss water contamination issues in Watts Oct. 5. Bass said she is using a whole government approach to solving lead contamination issues in Watts housing projects.
Mayor Karen Bass introduces Jim McDonnell as the new Los Angeles police chief Oct. 4. McDonnell spent 29 years with the LAPD before becoming chief of the Long Beach Police Department and being elected Los Angeles County sheriff.
Photo by Najee Ali
Ancestral trauma expert Deneen Joyner was one of the participants of a virtual town hall meeting Oct. 4 to discuss the best method of resolving issues that lead to hate crimes. Joyner said hate is ingrained in many people who adopt the habits and viewpoints of their parents.
Photo by Cynthia Gibson
U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, center, presents a check for more than $1.6 million to Butterfly’s Haven for its Youth Housing Project. A housing community for women and their children experiencing homelessness, Butterfly’s Haven is expanding its facility to include a youth hub and workforce training center.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, seated, signs bills Sept. 26 in a priority reparations package introduced by the California Legislative Black Caucus. Pictured, from left, are Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, state Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, Assemblyman Corey Jackson, (D-Moreno Valley; CLBC Chair and Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, Assemblyman Mike Gipson, Assemblywoman Mia Bonta and Assemblyman Kevin McCarty.
An artist’s rendering shows the layout for the revitalization of the Jordan Downs Housing Project in Watts. The city of Los Angeles has received $11 million in federal funds to build Jordan Downs Central Park, expected to increase green space for residents by 80%.
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A coalition of clergy has denounced the anti-immigrant rhetoric of former President Donald Trump and is urging Southland residents […]
