Area cities consider options that helped many restaurants survive coronavirus By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer WHITTIER — Outdoor dining has become an effective tool to […]
Category: Lead Stories
Commerce motel converted to homeless housing
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer COMMERCE — A former motel that fell victim to the economic slowdown inflicted by COVID-19 has been purchased by Los […]
Black Lives Matter co-founder leaves organization
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black Lives Matter co-founder and chief executive Patrisse Cullors has announced she is stepping away from the […]
Compton voters cast their ballots for change
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Semiofficial election numbers are in and Compton residents have shocked incumbents by electing political newcomers to the City Council. […]
Senate approves beach property measure
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A bill to return a scenic and valuable parcel of Manhattan Beach land to the descendants of […]
Johnny’s West Adams adds live music to menu
Eatery to offer Friday night live music this summer By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer WEST ADAMS — The West Adams Boulevard neighborhood just east of […]
Compton files legal claim against Sheriff’s Dept.
Precursor to lawsuit accuses department of ‘minutes fraud’ By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — City officials announced they intend to file a claim against Los […]
‘In the face of injustice …’
One-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death marked by legislation and demonstrations By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Activists rallied outside Los Angeles City […]
City develops new housing options for homeless
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The grand opening of two new apartment complexes over a two-day period last week has created […]
‘An ugly part of America:’ Senate may soon return Manhattan Beach land to Black family that had it seized in 1929
By Janice Kyser Contributing Writer MANHATTAN BEACH — Pursuing their version of the American dream, Willa and Charles Bruce bought a patch of scenic oceanfront […]