Cosby’s release invoking strong reactions in L.A., nation Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Local attorneys were quick to criticize the Pennsylvania State Supreme […]
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L.A. official goes after online fireworks sales
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In an effort to reduce the use of illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend, City Attorney Mike […]
Beutner departs LAUSD, saying ‘it’s been a pleasure’
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In the final days of his tenure leading the nation’s second-largest public school system, Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin […]
Garcetti works toward reparations on two fronts
Staff and Wire Report LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and a coalition of American mayors launched an initiative to work toward reparations […]
Activists accuse deputies of beating man at traffic stop
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Local activists were joined by former NBA player Craig Hodges June 23 calling for California Attorney General Rob […]
State backlog delays residents’ unemployment claims
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The reopening of the state has had little to no impact on the backlog of unemployment claims accrued during […]
‘This work is long overdue’
Local panel to study Black reparations is part of a growing national movement By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Last week’s creation […]
‘DAY OF REMEMBRANCE’
Juneteenth celebration attracts a crowd as Leimert Park reopens By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — The Juneteenth celebration here took on special meaning […]
Officials encourage families to file for tax credit
Wave Wire Services EAST LOS ANGELES — As part of the nationwide Child Tax Credit Awareness Day of Action, local legislators and educators reminded Southland […]
D.A. forms team to investigate use-of-force incidents
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — District Attorney George Gascón has announced the formation of an independent team to reexamine fatal use-of-force incidents by law […]