Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s latest COVID-19 numbers Aug. 16 show more than 2,400 new infections — a figure that could […]
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Health organization offers advice to mothers to be
By Rebecca Rona Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Most people don’t think of pregnancy as being dangerous. Yet it can be. Due to pregnancy-related complications, women […]
Woman finds business success after opening during pandemic
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer PLAYA VISTA — COVID-19 has impacted thousands of business owners in Southern California who have been forced to close their […]
Agent-turned-author writes book that inspires
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — Nicole Lynn made history when she became the first African-American female sports agent to represent a top draft […]
Nurse retires from Cedars-Sinai after 50 years
Independent Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Last week nurse Patsi Saoud took off her scrubs for the last time and retired after 50 years on […]
Official says COVID surge will continue through September
Wave Wire Service LOS ANGELES — Saying the area is enduring an “explosion” of COVID-19 infections, Los Angeles County’s public health director warned Aug. 7 […]
Businessman granted forgiveness from COVID loan
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer HIGHLAND PARK — Restaurant owner Dennis Hernandez recently got good news from the Small Business Administration. A loan of nearly […]
Delta variant continues to drive rise in COVID-19 cases
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to cause sharp increases in the number of new cases […]
Actress Viola Davis addresses Loyola graduates
Wave Wire Services INGLEWOOD — Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis urged graduates of Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School to live their lives bravely. […]
City considers requiring vaccinations for all employees
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City officials began hashing out details July 28 of a proposal to require all municipal employees to show proof […]