By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Billionaire developer Rick Caruso was clinging to a slim lead over U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Nov. 9 […]
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Man freed after 38 years in jail for a murder he didn’t commit
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A man who served 38 years in prison for the 1983 abduction and killing of a woman in […]
Leimert Park Village Book Fair will be virtual experience
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — The Leimert Park Village Book Fair returns after a two-year absence Nov. 5. This year’s fair will […]
Disturbing the peace?: Kevin de León cannot reconcile with Black community until he quits, some leaders say
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Any attempts by Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León to make peace with the Black community […]
Mayoral candidates push their visions for L.A.
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – As the Los Angeles mayoral enters its final stages, opponents U.S. Rep. Karen Bass and developer Rick […]
Lawsuit planned over ‘violent arrest’ by deputies
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Noted attorney Benjamin Crump is part of the legal team for a man who alleges that […]
PLOT TWIST: Curren Price denies being invited to controversial 2021 meeting of Latino activists
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Embattled City Councilman Kevin de León may have caused further damage to his efforts to reconcile with […]
CHURCHES AT A CROSSROADS: Waning attendance stifling some churches as many parishioners opt to worship online
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As the pandemic wanes, the doors of most of the city’s Black churches have reopened, but […]
New laptops to help students bridge digital divide
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Children at the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center Oct. 19 received new chrome laptops from AT&T […]
Harris-Dawson speaks out on council controversy
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Eighth District City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson admitted he’s become more outspoken and defiant in the aftermath […]