By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer It’s summer time when the minds of most people are far away from the classroom. But a group of […]
Category: Lead Stories
Ridley-Thomas trial date pushed back to November
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The federal criminal trial for suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas on bribery and conspiracy charges has been delayed until […]
Ground broken for 5.5-mile path for bikes, walkers
Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A host of local officials broke ground July 6 on an ambitious project to create a scenic […]
Wesson, Price endorse plan for Muhammad Ali stamp
Wave Staff and Wire Report LOS ANGELES — City Councilmen Curren Price and Herb Wesson are throwing their support behind a resolution in support of […]
Nipsey Hussle murder suspect found guilty
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The man who gunned down rapper Nipsey Hussle in front of the musician’s South Los Angeles clothing store — […]
Instructor’s goal: Reduce drownings among minorities
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Jamal Hill had a simple reason for starting his Swim Up Hill nonprofit in 2020. He wanted […]
Wesson opponents win ruling at state level
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Residents opposed to Herb Wesson serving as the interim City Council representative for the 10th District are […]
Eso Won’s closure seen as crushing blow to Black culture
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Residents, avid readers, authors and even competitors say the closing of Eso Won Books will mark […]
Beachfront property returned to Bruce family
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – With an emotional 5-0 vote June 28 the county Board of Supervisors delivered a form of reparations […]
Wine lovers launch Inglewood’s first wine bar
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Sisters LeAnn Jones, a lawyer, and Leslie Jones, an event planner, enjoy drinking wine. “We found ourselves always […]