Lead Stories
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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…
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Texas man sentenced to prison for threats to Waters
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A 61-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to nearly three years behind…
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Intersection renamed in honor of Sweet Alice Harris
Wave Wire Services WATTS — Longtime community activist “Sweet” Alice Harris was recognized June 17 as a local intersection was…
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Open-street event comes to Western Avenue June 23
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — It’s that time of year again when local streets become devoid…
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Lawmakers seek state help to keep maternity ward open
By Ray Richardson and Emilie St. John Contributing Writers SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Local lawmakers are asking the state to…
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Civil rights icon Rev. James Lawson dead at 95
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Tributes continue to pour in for the Rev. James Lawson Jr., an…
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The right notes?
Is music key to inspiring unity, fighting racial hatred? By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Whether it’s at…
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Next chief should come from within, some say
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Support is growing among leaders in the Black community to urge Mayor…
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Tour reveals untold stories of South Los Angeles
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — An area that has endured both myth and mystery has always…
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Reparations coming to Black residents of L.A. County?
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors has voted to explore additional efforts for making reparations…
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