Lead Stories
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Drumline group has changed lives for 50 years
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Wherever the Los Angeles Parmelettes drumline performs, crowds gather to clap…
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Price proposes $25 an hour wages for tourism workers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A motion introduced April 12 by City Councilman Current Price that seeks to raise…
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Legislator introduces ‘Ebony Alert’ for missing Blacks
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer GARDENA — A bill being considered by the state Legislature would create a notification system…
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Finally, an apology
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer MANHATTAN BEACH — The city may have written the final chapter to a historic injustice…
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SHINING STAR: Black aviator to be first Black astronaut to join a lunar mission
Wave Staff and Wire Reports WASHINGTON — A Southern California native was selected April 3 as one of four astronauts…
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Film to feature local man’s story of three prison escapes
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Quawntay “Bosco” Adams possesses an ingenious mind that masterminded three prison escapes…
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Hutt expected to retain Ridley-Thomas seat
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council is expected to approve Heather Hutt as the permanent…
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Ridley-Thomas found guilty on seven charges
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was convicted March 30 of federal bribery and conspiracy…
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Aspiring lawyer’s murder still a mystery
Wave Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Family members of a college student who was shot to death…
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TEACHABLE MOMENTS: County Supervisor Holly Mitchell holds monthly meetings to promote diversity
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — When Holly Mitchell was elected to the county Board of Supervisors…
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