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Local leaders praise Harris as perfect choice

By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Reaction was positive and swift from local Black leaders and activists in Los Angeles after Joe Biden, the...

Harris tells Biden ‘I’m ready to get to work’

Wave Staff and Wire Report WILMINGTON, Delaware — Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden joined vice-presidential running mate Kamala Harris on the campaign stage Aug....

Biden names Kamala Harris as vice presidential choice

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — California Sen. Kamala Harris has been chosen as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's vice presidential running mate, a...

Family, friends mourn death of 14-year-old boy

By 2UrbanGirls, Contributing Writers COMPTON — Friends and family members gathered at the Compton Civic Center Aug. 6 to celebrate the life of a 14-year-old who...

Community rallies around bookshop before it even opens

By Faith Petrie, Contributing Writer Asha Grant had a duty to fulfill — it wasn’t anything assigned by a boss or higher-up, but an internal one. When Gov....

FEELING THE BEAT: Fernando Pullum says music saved his life. Now he works to save young people

By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Music saved Fernando Pullum’s life. Today he is a successful musician who has toured the world playing with or...

Compton station overrun by gangs, deputy claims

By 2UrbanGirls, Contributing Writer COMPTON — A deputy at the Compton Sheriff’s Station has filed a claim against the county in which he claims the...

Health official praises public as COVID-19 numbers start to drop

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county’s public health director says the closure of bars and elimination of indoor dining, along with cooperation from...

Police Commission plans reforms to improve accountability

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Commission has announced it will create an advisory committee on trust-building with residents and make...

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