By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Four days after Tiger Woods was seriously injured in a single-car accident, a sentimental atmosphere was […]
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Kamlager wins state Senate seat
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Assemblywoman Sydney Kamlager was overwhelmingly elected to the California State Senate March 2, defeating six other candidates […]
Rights activist remembered as ‘giant of a man’
Vernon Jordan saluted for his longtime vision, passionate leadership By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer Accolades and fond remembrances were rolling in this week for Vernon […]
Black women now fueling the fight for economic justice
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer As most people in the Black community can testify, Black women historically have taken care of business, holding down […]
Officers circulating Floyd photo will face discipline
LAPD chief promises punishment once probe is finished Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Any Los Angeles police officer who participated in the […]
Seven candidates seek 30th Senate District seat
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Voters in the 30th Senate District will have choices to make in the March 2 special election […]
LAUSD introduces online COVID-19 tracking tool
Wave Wire Service LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Unified School District has announced the launch of “Daily Pass,” the first comprehensive system in the […]
Mayor has power to order hotels to house homeless
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti has the authority to “commandeer” hotel rooms to house the homeless and protect people’s lives during […]
Family of man killed by police reportedly files $35 million claim
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The family of Dijon Kizzee has filed a $35 million claim against Los Angeles County seeking $35 […]
Early race films depicted Black women as strong, complex
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Long before movies could talk, they spoke volumes about the character and complexity of Black women. […]