By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The four remaining descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce, the Black couple who were stripped of their […]
Category: Lead Stories
Vote to pay embattled councilman criticized
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — New City Controller Kenneth Mejia defended the decision of his predecessor, Ron Galperin, to strip the pay of suspended […]
TOP NEWS STORY OF 2022: Latino officials recorded making racist remarks
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — It was a meeting in October 2021 of Latino leaders called to discuss the redistricting process for […]
NEWSMAKER OF 2022: Karen Bass elected first woman mayor of Los Angeles
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When Karen Bass was campaigning to be the next mayor of Los Angeles, she often said the […]
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 […]