Dr. Elaine Batchlor, chief executive officer of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, speaks at a press conference last month seeking money from the state to keep the hospital’s maternity ward open.
Category: South Los Angeles
‘Greatest show on dirt’ celebrates 40 years
A woman rider competes in the barrel racing event at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, which makes its annual Southern California appearance July 20 and 21 at the Industry Hills Expo Center.
Cornel West campaign still seeking traction
Presidential candidate Cornel West and his running mate Melina Abdullah appeared together recently at a get-together with supporters. The West-Abdullah ticket is still trying to qualify for the ballot in California.
Rev. Lawson remembered as man ‘of more courage than power’
Pallbearers carry the casket of the Rev. James Lawson Jr. out of Holman United Methodist Church July 6 following a memorial service for the late civil rights icon. Lawson died June 9 at the age of 95.
Dead woman’s family demands answers from Sheriff’s Dept.
Anginette Morgan, the mother of Raejonette Morgan, speaks at a candlelight vigil help July 6 at South Park Recreation Area, demanding justice for her daughter, who was shot on the Glenn Anderson Freeway July 2 and died two days later.
Victims of South L.A. blast to get $21 million
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Three years after the Los Angeles Police Department botched a fireworks explosion in a South Los Angeles […]
New projects to bring 119 rental units to South L.A.
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Ground has been broken on two separate projects that, when completed, will bring 119 new rental units to […]
‘Glam Squad’ seeks to diversify entertainment industry
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — The lack of Black hair and makeup artists working on television and film productions is an ongoing issue […]
Sika, Godfather of Leimert Park, dies at 83
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Three days after being recognized for his years of dedication to the Leimert Park community, Sika Dwimfo, […]
New Day Foundation awards scholarships to area students
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Actress Dawnn Lewis has been keeping busy these days. Many remember her as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor, who attended […]