Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The parents of an 18-year-old man shot to death near Gardena in June by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s […]
Category: Lead Stories
Recall effort targets two Compton officials
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Mayor Aja Brown and City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers are facing a recall by the city’s residents. The efforts are […]
County to spend $25 million on deputy body cameras
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 1 to transfer $25.5 million to the Sheriff’s Department to fund the […]
Governor’s new plan for tracking COVID-19 won’t impact county for now
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled a four-tier, color-coded system that will use daily coronavirus case numbers and positivity rates […]
Homeless shelters switch focus to safety protocols
By Stephen Wyer, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Homeless shelters near Skid Row are implementing new safety protocols to protect their residents during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
County coronavirus numbers continue downward trends, official says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A county health official painted a positive picture Aug. 24 of downward trends in coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations, […]
Council members propose renaming street for Kobe Bryant
Wave Staff and Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Two members of the City Council are proposing that Figueroa Street in front of Staples Center be […]
L.A. Politicians, Restaurateur Appear at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
By Juliet Rylah, Contributing Writer Last night at the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, California Senator Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination, […]
Health official cautious despite improving coronavirus numbers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — While L.A. County coronavirus numbers are trending in the right direction, the county’s public health director reminded residents Aug. […]
Demonstration targets bill that would ban menthol cigarettes
By Faith Petrie, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in California was the subject of […]