Councilman launches an emergency fund for victims of blast Wave Wire Services SOUTH LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Curren Price announced a $1 million emergency […]
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Witness describes ‘party and play’ sessions with Buck
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A self-described crystal methamphetamine addict told a Los Angeles federal jury July 20 that he “felt death” creeping up […]
Supervisors express frustration with homeless numbers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors expressed frustration over the rising numbers of people living on the street while approving […]
Activists want police chief fired over fireworks explosion
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles and several people who phoned in to the Los Angeles Police Commission meeting July 20 […]
Officials urge water conservation amid drought conditions
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti is urging Angelenos to reduce water usage by 15%, as first requested by Gov. Gavin […]
Community explosion still drawing grief, anger
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Residents affected by a massive explosion in their neighborhood June 30 took turns expressing grief and […]
Black cannabis entrepreneur buys 120-acre farm
By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Virgil Grant has spent the past couple of decades fighting for state and federal cannabis legalization while […]
Jurors hear tale of two narratives in trial of WeHo activist Ed Buck
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A federal prosecutor told jurors July 14 that political fundraiser Ed Buck gave large amounts of methamphetamine to two […]
Mayor worked hard to overcome critics, activist says
Garcetti draws praise from elected officials on appointment as ambassador to India By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti has not […]
Tenant advocates skeptical of state rent relief plans
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Legal advocates for tenants hoping for rental relief from the state are concerned that the $5.2 billion […]