By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black community leaders and activists are pushing for input in the hiring process of a new chief […]
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Annual parade celebrates life of civil rights icon
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Martin Luther King Jr. Day was marked Jan. 15 by the 39th Kingdom Day Parade, service projects, a festival […]
McLain-Hill resigns from water panel amid ethics criticism
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Cynthia McClain-Hill, president of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, announced her resignation Jan. 9 following ethics complaints […]
Kingdom Day Parade celebrates civil rights leader
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The 39th annual Kingdom Day Parade, held in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., will […]
Clergy members, constituents voice support for councilman
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Several clergy groups and community organizations showed their support Jan. 8 for City Councilman Curren Price as he was […]
Black executive appointed head of sheriff’s panel
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Sharmaine Moseley has been appointed executive director for the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission. Moseley has more […]
Girl, 5, both parents killed in Harvard Park crash
Wave Wire Services SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A year-old girl was fighting for her life Jan. 3, one day after her mother died from injuries […]
2023 YEAR IN REVIEW: Two political icons faced legal challenges in 2023
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Two longtime elected officials were in the headlines in 2023 for the wrong reasons. Los Angeles City Councilman […]
2023 YEAR IN REVIEW: Bass earns praise for first-year accomplishments
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass is ending her first year in office with several significant achievements and momentum to […]
Snoop Dogg launches cannabis-spiked ‘Do It Fluid’
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Rapper Snoop Dogg continues to expand his business investments with the announcement this week that he and Death Row […]