Wave Wire Services PASADENA — Former Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley- Thomas is expected to ask a federal appeals court Nov. 21 to reverse […]
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ANALYSIS: Can we survive Trump-fueled hate over next 4 years?
Yes, some activists say. The prescription is as old as the Black struggle itself By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – President-elect Donald Trump’s […]
Pioneering architect Paul Williams honored with new mural
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — A colorful mural depicting legendary architect Paul Revere Williams, the first renowned African-American architect in Los Angeles, was […]
Sanctuary City law would help protect immigrants
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After more than a year, the draft language for the “Sanctuary City” ordinance has been released, which would prohibit […]
Maggie Hathaway Golf Course to get $15 million makeover
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Fore Youth Golf Foundation and […]
Music icon Quincy Jones worked with artists from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Tributes from politicians and entertainers continued to pour in this week for Quincy Jones, a musical legend […]
Nipsey Hussle’s convicted kill has appeal denied
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A state appeals court panel has upheld a man’s first-degree murder conviction for shooting rapper Nipsey Hussle outside the […]
Hutt set to assume full term in 10th Council District
Wave Wire ServicesSOUTH LOS ANGELES — Heather Hutt — the incumbent appointed to the L.A. City Council from District 10 after her predecessor, Mark Ridley-Thomas, […]
Organization provides support, stability for foster youth
County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, left, and Mayor Karen Bass were among the dignitaries attending the fourth annual gala for A Sense of Home, an organization serving youth who were formerly in the foster care systsem. The gala raised an estimated $1.5 million for the organization.
Council committee approves McDonnell as LAPD chief
Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell answers questions earlier this month after Mayor Karen Bass nominated him to be the next Los Angeles police chief. The City Council Public Safety Committee approved McDonnell’s nomination Oct. 29, sending the matter to the full City Council.