By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayah Hatcher was tired of the unwelcoming feelings she experienced in flea market spaces around Los Angeles […]
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Residents demand quick fixes for homes damaged by blast
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — South Los Angeles families rallied outside Los Angeles Police Department headquarters and City Hall Aug. 16 to demand the […]
Blacks with Alzheimer’s face obstacles to care
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer It has been documented that Blacks are twice as likely to acquire Alzheimer’s than their white counterparts. It also has […]
Compton councilman charged with election fraud
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — City Councilman Isaac Galvan was arrested Aug. 13 for allegedly rigging the recent city election and attempting to bribe […]
End to child poverty?
Pelosi and Waters put focus on child tax credit that offers help for families By Sue Favor Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — A program that House […]
Dueling vaccine demonstrations result in violence
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — As the COVID-19 surge continues, tensions between those who favor mandated vaccinations and those who oppose them ignited into […]
Sheriff criticizes city, county response to homelessness
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Sheriff Alex Villanueva is questioning the approach of government officials tackling the region’s homelessness crisis, alleging that building new […]
City manager accused of bullying, harassing employees
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer CARSON — City Manager Sharon Landers has come under fire from residents and employees for what they describe as “bullying” and […]
Mayor meets with ‘peace ambassadors’ in gang program
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — With the 2021-22 fiscal year budget increasing funding to the city’s Gang Reduction and Youth Development Program by a […]
MTA completes renovations at Rosa Parks Station
Wave Staff and Wire Reports WILLOWBROOK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced the completion of the $129 million Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station renovation and modernization project […]