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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Time for feds to break up deputy gangs

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Writer When repeatedly asked about the existence of gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…

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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Micheaux Film Festival returns for a fourth season

By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Anthony Anderson (“black-ish,” “Law & Order”) and Sharon Lawrence (“Dynasty”) will serve as celebrity ambassadors…

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Nipsey Hussle murder suspect found guilty

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The man who gunned down rapper Nipsey Hussle in front of the musician’s South…

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Instructor’s goal: Reduce drownings among minorities

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Jamal Hill had a simple reason for starting his Swim Up Hill…

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Newly renovated Obama Sports Center opens its doors

Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — City officials were joined by Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer June 28…

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SPORTS DIGEST: Even with Westbrook, Lakers still have a chance

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Lakers fans hoping that Russell Westbrook would somehow disappear from the roster between now and…

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THE GEN X REPORT: A Black student at a predominantly white institution

By Starlett Quarles Contributing Columnist Early in my professional career, I was a preschool teacher at a very affluent independent…

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WeHo leaders voice opposition to abortion ruling

Wave Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — Members of the City Council here denounced the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision June 24…

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Wesson opponents win ruling at state level

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Residents opposed to Herb Wesson serving as the interim City Council representative…

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Challenger apparently upsets Cedillo in L.A.’s First District

By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A major political shakeup is brewing in Council District 1 where activist…

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