L.A. DIGEST Wave Staff Report COMPTON — Compton Community College trustee Barbara Calhoun has been elected to serve on the California Community College Trustees Board. […]
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Officials provide update on Exide cleanup efforts
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — Residents living near the former Exide Technologies battery recycling plant berated staff from the state Department of Toxic […]
Paycheck protection loan is last chance for struggling business
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LINCOLN HEIGHTS — The Paycheck Protection Program is nearing its May 31 end and My Dream’s Salon owner Gerardo Castellanos […]
El Camino College to get new president
L.A. Digest Staff and Wire Reports TORRANCE — An educator with more than 23 years of experience in instruction, student services and administration in California […]
Local plastic surgeon to observe National Smile Day
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — A local plastic surgeon will celebrate National Smile Day May 31. Dr. Robert Beinrauh is a plastic and reconstructive […]
Returning to normalcy may cause anxiety, stress
By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed every May. Data shows that the pandemic has had a […]
Tier change having little impact on some businesses
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Although Los Angeles County moved into the least restrictive yellow tier on May 6, allowing businesses […]
County to follow state guidelines on face masks
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who last week called on the governor to immediately align the state with relaxed federal […]
Vaccination rate slows, delaying ‘herd immunity’
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — With the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations slowing in Los Angeles County, the public health director says it could take […]
Coalition encourages minorities to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Continuing efforts to proactively address inequity in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and eliminate barriers to reaching the city’s most vulnerable […]