Wave Staff and Wire Reports CULVER CITY — The drug overdose death of a 15-year-old student in Hollywood Sept. 13 prompted the Culver City Unified School […]
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Woman-owned company helps build Destination Crenshaw
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Jacqueline Pruitt, founder, and owner of Marvella Steel Placers, starts her day at 6 a.m., sitting at a desk in […]
LAUSD back on line after weekend cyberattack
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Unified School District experienced a “fairly normal school day” Sept. 6 following a weekend cyberattack on […]
Sky’s Gourmet Tacos plans Inglewood store in 2023
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Sky’s Gourmet Tacos will soon be expanding to the Hollywood Park complex adjacent to SoFi Stadium. “When I […]
County COVID-19 rates declining again
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Just weeks after moving from the federal government’s “high” COVID-19 activity category to the “medium” rating thanks to falling […]
L.A. man’s gone from cooking coke to cooking soul food
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WEST ADAMS — Keith Corbin’s days as a cook didn’t begin fixing some of the dishes that are served at […]
McDonald’s franchise operator finds business success
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer National Black Business Month in August is recognizing the 50th anniversary of one of the largest organizations of successful Black […]
Prosperity Market spotlights Black businesses
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A mobile marketplace that spotlights Black farmers, food producers and chefs — is marking National Black […]
Westbrook Academy still accepting fall enrollment
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — With the start of the school year right around the corner, the Westbrook Academy, operated by […]
County officials hope to avoid new mask mandate
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — COVID-19 case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths continue to show signs of stabilizing locally, Los Angeles County’s health director said […]