July 9, 1893 Chicago physician Daniel Hale Williams, the nation’s first black cardiologist, performs the first successful open heart surgery at Provident Hospital, the nation’s […]
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Author writes moving tale of American family history
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “We are Bridges,” by Cassandra Lane, is a moving tale of the author’s family’s history. After discovering that […]
Camp Ronald McDonald offers free programs for families
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When a parent hears that their child has cancer, it makes for an incredibly stressful time as […]
Downey to review moratorium on commercial evictions
Wave Staff Report DOWNEY — The City Council will review its commercial tenant eviction moratorium at a meeting this month in an attempt to make […]
Chief, D.A. take steps to reduce rise in violent crimes
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor and the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department said they are hoping to […]
Three art galleries feature work by John Simmons
L.A. DIGEST Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Three prominent art galleries will simultaneously present three separate art exhibitions featuring the photography of Emmy […]
Bellflower hires consultant to draw new council districts
Wave Staff Report BELLFLOWER — A consultant is on hand to draw up the city’s new voting districts, but that can’t be done until information […]
Downey space center to reopen with free admission
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer DOWNEY — The Columbia Memorial Space Center, 12400 Columbia Way, will reopen July 9 with free admission through Sept. 7 […]
Noted attorney to lead conversation on equity, public safety
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city will host a community conversation about equity and public safety featuring attorney Constance “Connie” Rice at 6 […]
State calls for Compton audit; city manager’s status in limbo
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The city is facing a state audit after failing to submit financial statements for multiple years. The audit comes […]