Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County surged well above the 2,000 mark Jan. 4 amid a […]
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Community celebrates 81st birthday of ‘mayor of Leimert’
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Business owners and long-time residents gathered Dec. 26 to celebrate the 81st birthday of Sika Dwimfo, whose […]
Fear, anxiety raged during 2021 as second year of pandemic ends
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A year ago, state and county officials were hoping the increased availability of vaccines would halt the spread of […]
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Culver City schools hire new superintendent
Wave Staff Report CULVER CITY — The Culver City school board voted unanimously in August to hire Quoc Tran, a native of Vietnam, as the […]
Distrust fuels resistance to vaccines
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer Throughout her career in information technology Madeline managed people. She made complicated decisions with high stakes. She says her […]
Gardena market sells merchandise produced by Blacks
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer GARDENA — When Dimitrios Jones was working as a community organizer in South Los Angeles several years ago, he realized […]
Omicron variant could overwhelm hospital system
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Saying the Omicron variant will quickly become the predominant local strain of COVID-19, Los Angeles County’s health director said […]
Black-owned businesses are showcased at downtown pop-up
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A group of local Black business owners were joined by a few Hollywood celebrities Dec. 11 for a […]
LAUSD hires Miami superintendent to lead district
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Unified School District board unanimously approved a four-year employment contract with newly chosen Superintendent Alberto Carvalho […]
Local merchants offer unique items for Christmas gifts
By Victoria Moore Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — For Black entrepreneurs in Leimert Park Village and surrounding areas, offering affordable Christmas gifts is also about […]