Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Lancaster incident new challenge for sheriff

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist  “It’s disturbing, no ifs and or buts about it.”  A clearly troubled Los Angeles…

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ON THE MONEY: Brown is the new white as population changes

By John Grace Contributing Columnist  I will never forget my conversation with Kenny from Kentucky. Kenny believed that the primary…

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Ridley-Thomas co-defendant may get home confinement

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors are asking that longtime Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas’ co-defendant — an…

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Gascón recall backers ask judge to certify petition signatures

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Supporters of an effort to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón filed…

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Commission votes to prohibit expansion of fast-food restaurants

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Planning Commission is considering imposing a 1,000-foot distance requirement between fast-food…

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Musical program highlights richness of Central Avenue

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Back in the day, Central Avenue was the heart of the…

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The other Randy’s continues serving faithful customers 

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer  INGLEWOOD — For 44 years, Randy’s Donuts & Chinese Food has served a loyal clientele.…

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Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo stages annual SoCal shows

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — It’s been nearly 40 years since Lu Vason, a producer, music promoter and marketing…

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Blacks given key leadership roles in state Assembly

By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — After being sworn in as speaker of the state Assembly June 30,…

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New M.D. program to help boost diversity

By Ariyana Griffin  Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — The first group of four-year doctor of medicine degree students at Charles R.…

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