By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer BELL — Hector (Tetris) Arias is among dozens of artists being put to work to uplift and inspire Los […]
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Local storytellers recognized by independent film fest
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer BELL — A documentary short by a local community group put Southeast Los Angeles on the international stage when it […]
APLA health holds virtual AIDS Walk, plans new facilities
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer APLA Health, a staple in Baldwin Hills since 2013, recently held its first-ever virtual AIDS Walk Los […]
WeHo reopens farmers market at Plummer Park
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city has reopened the Helen Albert Certified Farmers Market at Plummer Park with new coronavirus safety measures in […]
Library offers virtual tutoring, job prep
L.A. DIGEST Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Public Library and local nonprofit Dynasty United Youth Association have launched a new […]
Two county supervisors join call for sheriff to resign
From City News Service LOS ANGELES — Members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and of a civilian commission that oversees the sheriff’s […]
Bellflower to sponsor sale of personalized gift cards
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer BELLFLOWER — The city will sponsor the sale of personalized gift cards that can be redeemed only at local merchants […]
This Week in Black History
September 17, 1983 Vanessa Williams becomes the first black woman to be crowned Miss America. Though smart, talented and beautiful, Williams was subjected to hate […]
LA County stays on track to move to less restrictive COVID-19 tier
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer In L.A. County, 92% of those who have died from COVID-19 had underlying health conditions, and nearly 70% of cases affected people […]
Ridley-Thomas faces novice in Council District 10 race
By Stephen Wyer Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Homelessness and a looming eviction crisis are among the issues in City Council District 10 between county […]