Weary of federal inaction, municipalities are taking concrete steps to atone for racism, discrimination By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Successful efforts […]
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Public input sought in redesign of Western Avenue
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Area residents who would like to see the volatile Western Avenue corridor made safer are being […]
‘Disenfranchised,’ yet again
South L.A. activists ‘Disenfranchised,’ yet again say Ridley-Thomas’ suspension leaves them unrepresented By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Activists in the 10th […]
Kenyan runner holds lead this time to win L.A. Marathon
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Kenyan John Korir was the men’s winner of the 36th annual Los Angeles Marathon Nov. 7, two years after […]
LAPD blames recent shootings on violent suspects
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Five officer-involved shootings by Los Angeles Police Department officers in October involved violent actions by armed suspects, a trend […]
Ridley-Thomas urges council not to neglect homeless
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was suspended from office following his indictment on federal corruption charges, proved he may […]
He’s the second Black candidate for mayor of L.A.
Mel Wilson holds job-related event to get to know South L.A. residents By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The other Black candidate […]
USC at center of redistricting discussions
8th, 9th district reps both want campus and stadium within their borders By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The battle over which […]
Residents begin application process for guaranteed income program
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Residents of Los Angeles have until Nov. 7 to apply for the city’s guaranteed basic income pilot program, which […]
Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit growing more contentious
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles federal judge has granted Vanessa Bryant’s motion to compel depositions of Sheriff Alex Villanueva and Fire […]