Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department unveiled a new inmate transport bus Dec. 19, addressing safety concerns and operational […]
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New Leimert Park business offers unusual plants
The Plant Chica co-owner Sandra Majia thanks loyal clientele at the Oct. 5 ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the shop in Leimert Park Village. The business previously operated in Jefferson Park.
Photo by Cynthia Gibson
U.S. Bank offers free financial coaching services
President and founder of Operation HOPE John Hope Bryant speaks at a celebration of HOPE Inside, a financial literacy program in partnership with the U.S. Bank location on Crenshaw Boulevard. Over three decades, Operation HOPE has deployed over $4.5 billion of capital to serve communities of color.
Photo by Cynthia Gibson
Harris keeps Trump on defense in presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced each other in their first debate Sept. 10 in Philadelphia.
City accepting applications for business legacy program
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Business owners who have been an integral part of their communities for 20 or more years can […]
METRO DIGEST: Zaya Campbell wins Little Miss Scholarship Pageant
Zaya Campbell, center, was the winner of the 30th annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant held Aug. 4 at Barnsdall Art Park. She was selected by judges over 34 other contestants.
Photo by Ian Foxx
Black cowboys on horseback enter the Industry Hills Expo Center July 20 for the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. The rodeo, featuring Black cowboys and cowgirls, is in its 40th year.
METRO DIGEST: Bass announces plans to seek reelection in June 2026
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Less than 19 months into her four-year term, Mayor Karen Bass is moving forward with her bid for […]
Local entrepreneurs complete business training program
Jose Miguel, co-owner of Las Sirenas – Mexican Grill & Seafood in Pico Rivera, speaks during a graduation ceremony for participants in a business training program conducted in conjunction with the city of Pico Rivera and Asociación de Emprendedor@s. Twenty-one business owners completed the training program.
METRO DIGEST: Briggs steps down from L.A. Police Commission
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — William Briggs is stepping down from the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners after four years on the […]