By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When Karen Bass was campaigning to be the next mayor of Los Angeles, she often said the […]
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Bass urges collaboration on homeless solutions
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors threw its unanimous support behind Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ emergency declaration on homelessness […]
‘tWitch’ suicide puts focus on mental illness
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The recent death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, has brought renewed attention to the issues of mental health […]
Rapper’s killer asks judge to reduce charge
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES – A judge rejected a defense motion Dec. 19 to have a first-degree murder conviction reduced to second-degree murder or […]
Mayor Karen Bass: ‘L.A. magic is still here’
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Saying “L.A. magic is still here,” Mayor Karen Bass was sworn into office Dec. 11 as the […]
‘I’m here to celebrate her; I’m so happy she won’
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — The South Los Angeles community gathered together Dec. 10 to celebrate the election of Karen Bass as […]
Festive mood to mark Bass inauguration
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Karen Bass’ formal introduction as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles will have the feel of a […]
‘Black Panther’ celeb to highlight CAAM comic book fest
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer EXPOSITION PARK — African American fans of comic books are expected to flock to the California African American Museum from […]
Council gives Ridley-Thomas $354,000 in back pay, attorney fees
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – The City Council voted Dec. 7 to reinstate the salary and benefits for suspended Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, […]
Bass to be sworn in as mayor Dec. 11
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Karen Bass will be sworn in as the first woman mayor — and the second Black mayor […]