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 […]
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Bryan just short of majority in 54th Assembly District race
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — An updated vote count will be released May 21 in the 54th Assembly District special election, with educator and […]
Resident says Black Lives Matter is more than a lawn sign
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — The news reports were disturbing to Michelle Weiner. First it was Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old Florida teen. […]
Appeals court stays judge’s order on downtown homeless
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A federal appeals court put a brief hold on a judge’s order that the city and county of Los […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Drumming institute provides tempo for its members
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When he was a kid, Steven Angel literally lived his life to the beat of his own drum. The child […]
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 […]
BOOK CORNER: Author helps readers go from darkness to light in new book
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “The Deacon: An Unexpected Life” by Thomas Fargnoli takes readers on the author’s journey from darkness to light following the […]
WeHo council chooses David Wilson as new city manager
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The City Council has selected Assistant City Manager David Wilson to replace retiring City Manager Paul Arevalo when the […]
Bonin criticized for exploring homeless options
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In a message to his constituents, Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin has defended his effort to explore housing […]
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 […]