Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

LAPD officers show bias to Black motorists, report says

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black motorists are “five times more likely” to get stopped by Los…

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Slain South L.A. teen honored at local park

Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — As a child, Latasha Harlins loved going to the Algin Sutton Recreation Center…

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Investing in who we are: a just, compassionate city

COMMUNITY REPORT By Mayor Eric Garcetti Contributing Columnist If I were asked to use just three words to describe who…

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Time for Inglewood to honor Wonder

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The moment is still frozen in time with me. It happened…

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Housing complex opens for South L.A. homeless

By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A transitional space that will provide shelter and support services for…

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Probation Department program offers hope to youth

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — David had a troubled childhood. His parents, who were both addicted to…

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WeHo seeks public input on rail line expansion route

By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer WEST HOLYWOOD — City officials are encouraging residents to offer feedback on a future…

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PASTOR’S CORNER: Sage advice for the wise

By Rev. O.L. Johnson Religion Columnist Gerald is a happy camper now that he’s king. He sat back and watched…

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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Janet Jackson opens her closet for charity auction

By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Memorabilia from the Queen of Pop herself will be available to the public for the…

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‘An abuse of power:’ Report accuses sheriff’s deputies of harassing grieving families

Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A report alleging that sheriff’s deputies target and harass families mourning the…

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