By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Nearly nine months into the pandemic, when many restaurants are struggling to stay afloat, a focused and determined […]
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Inglewood filmmaker works on documentary about home
By Alysha Conner Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — As gentrification contines to be primary issue in the city, one of its residents has become the voice […]
COVID-19 may contribute to the diabetes epidemic
Rx REPORT By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer November, known for the Thanksgiving holiday feasts and Black Friday sales, also is designated as National Diabetes […]
Children’s Bureau launches Heroes of Hope campaign
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer If the Children’s Bureau has anything to do with it, every child will grow up safe, nurtured […]
Needy Whittier families receive Thanksgiving turkey dinner
Wave Staff Report WHITTIER — About 100 Whittier-area families in need received an outpouring of holiday cheer complete with Thanksgiving dinner fixings and a $25 […]
Neurosurgeon pens book of poetry about his surgeries
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “My Surgical Cases Told in Poems,” by neurosurgeon Paul Kaloostian, is a compilation of true medical stories the […]
This Week in Black History
November 27, 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers hurler Don Newcombe becomes the first player to win baseball’s Cy Young award, signifying him as the best pitcher in […]
LA begins three-week Stay-at-Home order
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Starting today, L.A. County is under a stay-at-home order for at least three weeks. Gatherings with other households are prohibited, […]
Compton elected officials seek raises during pandemic
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON —The city of Compton is facing a $9.8 million revenue shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to […]
14 arrested on gang-related drug charges by FBI, LAPD
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The FBI and the Los Angeles Police Department capped a nearly three-year investigation last week with […]