Wave Staff and Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Two members of the City Council are proposing that Figueroa Street in front of Staples Center be […]
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Southeast Los Angeles events and news, Aug. 29 – Sept. 18
By Jose Ivan Cazares, Contributing Writer Drive-Through Food Distribution Alhambra — The city will distribute food Aug. 29 on a first-come, first-served basis from 10 […]
L.A. Politicians, Restaurateur Appear at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
By Juliet Rylah, Contributing Writer Last night at the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, California Senator Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination, […]
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue downward trend in L.A. County
By Emily Jo Wharry, Contributing Writer Unemployed Californians will receive an additional $300 per week in unemployment benefits. L.A. County’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates […]
Health official cautious despite improving coronavirus numbers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — While L.A. County coronavirus numbers are trending in the right direction, the county’s public health director reminded residents Aug. […]
Demonstration targets bill that would ban menthol cigarettes
By Faith Petrie, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in California was the subject of […]
This Week in Black History
August 24, 1950 Chicago attorney and social worker Edith Sampson is named the first black person to be appointed a U.S. delegate to the United […]
BEN CALDWELL Q&A: ‘Father’ of Leimert Park reflects on his chosen path
By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Ben Caldwell is often referred to as the father of Leimert Park. He’s not real keen on that […]
L.A. DIGEST: Leimert Park plans virtual Festival of Masks
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — This year’s Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks at the Leimert Park Artwalk will be virtual due […]
Inglewood district sets school schedules for distance learning
By John W. Davis, Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The continued threat of COVID-19 has caused the Inglewood Unified School District to move forward with its plan […]