Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A day after the Los Angeles Police Department reported an overall reduction in violent crimes in 2024, city officials […]
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Groups seek memorial for victims of the Grim Sleeper
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — When Los Angeles police encountered reports of missing Black women here, they often labeled them “NHI” […]
Local woman recalls horror, resolve of Bloody Sunday
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Rain pattered against the windows, blending with the low hum of the day. Over the phone, Leatha […]
CAPRI MADDOX: Overcoming adversity to serve the public
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Capri Maddox’s journey from an unstable childhood to becoming the first executive director of the Los Angeles […]
Defiant Bass rebuffs recall effort
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Facing mounting criticism and a recall effort over her handling of the Palisades Fire, Mayor Karen Bass […]
LAUSD ignoring death threats, N-word taunts?
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Thirteen-year-old Ramin Salari sat in class at a Los Angeles Unified School District middle school as students […]
New study to help L.A. create more green spaces
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Access to green space in the city of Angels is a problem, especially if you live in […]
City Council upholds firing of fire chief
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Following a contentious and emotional hearing March 4, the City Council denied former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal of […]
Hollywood coming to Baldwin Hills?
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer BALDWIN HILLS — A bold new creative hub is rising in Baldwin Hills, positioning South Los Angeles as a major […]
Watts mural salutes Black pioneers on L.A. Rams
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer WATTS — A huge outdoor wall in the Nickerson Gardens housing project will serve as a permanent link to the […]