Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

The Other California is still facing a housing crisis

By Odest Riley Jr., Guest Columnist (Editor’s note: Odest Riley Jr. is substituting this month for our regular columnist, Starlett Quarles.)…

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Homeless shelters switch focus to safety protocols

By Stephen Wyer, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Homeless shelters near Skid Row are implementing new safety protocols to protect their…

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‘Should the government bail out the U.S. Postal Service?’

STREET BEAT Janet Curry Playa del Rey “Yes.  I think the post office is a very important component. They already…

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Culver City takes steps to end neighborhood oil drilling

Wave Staff Report  CULVER CITY — The City Council, at its Aug. 13 meeting, has taken the first steps to…

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Community waits for attorney general to join shooting probe

By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The state attorney general’s office has not responded yet to a request from…

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LadyLike Foundation empowers young women

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Leah Pump has a soft spot for young ladies. She wants the best for them.…

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Downey suspends fares for municipal transit system

Wave Staff Report DOWNEY — Residents are advised to stay home, if possible, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, but for…

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Body of Marine killed in training exercise comes home

Wave Wire Services MONTEBELLO — The body of a 21-year-old U.S. Marine, who was one of nine service members killed…

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Leimert Park Jazz Festival will be virtual affair

By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — The Leimert Park Jazz Festival, forced to go virtual this year due to…

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Rx REPORT: Dermatologist talks about face coverings

By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer While the consistent use of face coverings and constant hand washing is a good defense…

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