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 […]
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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 […]
Kamala Harris honored at Image Awards
Wave Staff and Wire Reports PASADENA — Former Vice President Kamala Harris used her first major televised appearance since leaving office — accepting the Chairman’s […]
Watts residents want pipes tested for lead
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer WATTS — Local residents concerned about lead contamination in their homes want city and state officials to require landlords of […]
Kingdom Day Parade celebrates peace and unity
Wave Wire Services SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The fire-delayed 40th Kingdom Day Parade was held Feb. 17 with the theme “Peace and Unity, Let it […]