Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Last Chance For Animals seeks to end exploitation

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer For 42 years, Chris DeRose has been an advocate for animals, and to this day,…

Read More »

2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Officials take steps to return Bruce’s Beach to family

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Efforts by state and county officials to return a prime piece of beachfront property…

Read More »

STREET BEAT: ‘What is your main wish for 2022?’

Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Leimert Park Village.  

Read More »

SPORTS DIGEST: Rating L.A. sports teams on a sliding scale

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer As we come to the end of 2021, it’s time to look ahead to 2022…

Read More »

2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Ridley-Thomas charged with corruption in federal indictment

LOS ANGELES — It was a celebratory affair in September when L. A. City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and his wife…

Read More »

2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Bonin facing recall, reelection campaigns in 2022

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Mike Bonin is facing a long political road in 2022. He faces…

Read More »

2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Walk of Fame ceremonies began year virtually

HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood Walk of Fame started the year with a virtual ceremony Feb. 12, honoring Ryan O’Neal and…

Read More »

2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Gentrification fears drove fight over mall sale

By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Like many malls in Los Angeles and across the country, 2021 was…

Read More »

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: LAPD hasn’t learned lessons on use of force

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist There have been countless Black Live Matters protests, reports, recommendations, rule changes, investigations, civilian…

Read More »

Fear, anxiety raged during 2021 as second year of pandemic ends

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A year ago, state and county officials were hoping the increased availability of vaccines…

Read More »