Many Los Angeles County wildfire victims are still waiting for property tax refunds as checks meant to provide relief are being returned undelivered. According to […]
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With all the hype, what’s the truth about crypto?: The Bottom Line
Cryptocurrency giant Bitcoin shattered records last week, surging above $112,000 per coin and capturing attention from Wall Street to Main Street. With everyone from U.S. […]
South L.A. Black churches, NAACP to protest Trump bill targeting Medicare, Medicaid
Community organizations and religious leaders in South Los Angeles are organizing a demonstration May 29 to oppose President Trump’s reconciliation package, warning that the legislation […]
Warning: The sales spikes are real, but economic winds can shift quickly
For many business owners in Los Angeles, the last few months have likely been a welcome relief. Retail sales have increased, and it may […]
The top business trends transforming Los Angeles in 2025 — The Bottom Line
By Dion Rabouin Business Editor If you’re reading The Wave, you know metro Los Angeles is a place where hustle and innovation go hand […]
OneUnited Bank offers help to first-time home buyers
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, kicked off 2025 and its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
California Respects the Power of Your Vote
By Shirley N. Weber, PhD, California Secretary of State Californians can confidently claim this: California has made more significant reforms to our election laws and […]
METRO DIGEST: Sheriff’s Dept. unveils new inmate transport bus
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department unveiled a new inmate transport bus Dec. 19, addressing safety concerns and operational […]
New Leimert Park business offers unusual plants
The Plant Chica co-owner Sandra Majia thanks loyal clientele at the Oct. 5 ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the shop in Leimert Park Village. The business previously operated in Jefferson Park.
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U.S. Bank offers free financial coaching services
President and founder of Operation HOPE John Hope Bryant speaks at a celebration of HOPE Inside, a financial literacy program in partnership with the U.S. Bank location on Crenshaw Boulevard. Over three decades, Operation HOPE has deployed over $4.5 billion of capital to serve communities of color.
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