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Sports Council honors the best of 2020 with annual awards
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The year 2020 was a momentous one for Southland sports franchises, and the Los Angeles Sports Council honored those […]
Faith-based community to develop affordable housing
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for more affordable housing as residents are facing an uncertain […]
Former legislator Gwen Moore remembered as pioneer
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Gwen A. Moore, the late state legislator who died last August, was honored March 30 by […]
Fashion industry is latest to seek increased diversity
By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Following in the steps of the entertainment industry, the fashion industry is calling for more diversity when […]
County asks to be dismissed from homeless lawsuit
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County is seeking to be dismissed from a lawsuit brought by a coalition of downtown businesses and […]
Illegal dumping up 450% in five years, report says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Illegal dumping of trash, debris and hazardous items in Los Angeles’ public areas increased 450% between 2016 and 2020, […]
Officials urge area renters to apply for COVID relief
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer HUNTINGTON PARK — Residential tenants unable to cover past due rent from March 2020 to June 2021 because of economic […]
Amoeba Music back in business in new location
By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — Amoeba Music reopened at its new location on Hollywood Boulevard at 11 a.m. April 1, marking the […]
Closure of Echo Park brings week of protests
Wave Wire Services ECHO PARK — Former inhabitants of Echo Park and advocates for the city’s homeless population held rallies outside Los Angeles Police Department […]