Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

Why Newsom drew fire from Republicans

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Just why did California Gov. Gavin Newsom draw voter fire? The…

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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS:New Netflix doc examines Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali

By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer For three pivotal years, Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X forged a brotherhood that would not…

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Residents vow to continue fight against sale of Crenshaw Plaza

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Community residents are not ready to give up the fight for the Baldwin…

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State parole board recommends release of Robert Kennedy’s assassin

From City News Services LOS ANGELES — Sirhan Sirhan, who assassinated Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, has been recommended…

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Homeless agency sheltered 5,000 in first half of 2021

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority brought 5,312 unsheltered individuals inside and ended homelessness…

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Bass considers race for mayor after favorable poll

Staff and Wire Report LOS ANGELES — Responding to favorable polling numbers that show she would be a frontrunner if…

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‘Do you feel comfortable in crowded places yet?’

STREET BEAT Dwight Trible Los Angeles “No. Personally, I think that Gov. Newsom has been bullied into opening things up…

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This Week in Black History

August 30, 1967 The U.S. Senate confirms the appointment of Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Lyndon…

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Suspenseful thriller sheds light on corruption in justice system

BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer An assistant U.S. attorney is found dead an hour north of Los Angeles,…

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Nonprofits merge to provide critical support services

MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The motto of AbilityFirst is “We look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities…

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