Stephanie Jeffcoat, right, speaks in support of Assembly Bill 1269, ‘Wakeisha’s Law,’ at an Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing at the State Capitol in April. […]
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Community college students receive immigration support
Students head to class at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park. A state program, Find Your Ally, provides free immigration legal aid to the […]
Waters bill would protect Head Start from shutdown impacts
Maxine Waters Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters has introduced legislation to protect children and families in the Head Start program from […]
Black women are more prone to breast cancer than others
Women take part in a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event in Long Beach Oct. 19. The event was sponsored by Black Women for Wellness LA. […]
Lynwood school district celebrates 75th anniversary
Firebaugh High School Class of 2020 graduate Jasmine Reyes, second from left, who received a $5,000 scholarship from the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation to attend […]
Lawmakers make their case for yes vote on Proposition 50
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at an August press conference announcing a special election for Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, Nov. 4. If approved […]
State creates first reparations agency in U.S.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Senate Bill 518 as members of the California Legislative Black Caucus look on. Pictured with Newsom are, from left, State Sens. […]
LAUSD students show strong gains in latest scores
Gov. Gavin Newsom, center, and Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, second from left, celebrate marked improvement on state standardized tests for Los […]
Business council summit explores climate solutions
Janisse Quiñones, chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, served on a panel at the 19th annual Sustainability Summit conducted […]
Former LAUSD superintendent to enter 2026 mayor’s race
Austin Beutner Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner has announced his candidacy for mayor with a […]