Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

Suspended councilman receives September trial date

From City News Service LOS ANGELES — A Sept. 29 trial date has been set for suspended Los Angeles City…

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Downtown streets close to make room for outdoor dining

By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — The city began closing some downtown streets to vehicle traffic July 30…

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The right to vote is the centerpiece of democracy

By Jesse Jackson Sr., Guest Columnist Aug. 6 is the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. If the constitutional amendments…

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Rx REPORT: The link between COVID-19 and depression

By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer More than 4.7 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19, according to the Johns Hopkins…

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Councilman calls for making Juneteenth a legal holiday

By Alysha Conner, Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — If City Councilman Curren Price has his way, the city of Los…

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Community rallies around bookshop before it even opens

By Faith Petrie, Contributing Writer Asha Grant had a duty to fulfill — it wasn’t anything assigned by a boss or higher-up,…

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Town hall participants learn how to receive financial help

By Shirley Hawkins, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — With thousands of residents reeling from losing their jobs due to the coronavirus…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: A strong case for Biden and Bass

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Contributing Columnist There is one meeting, among many, I’ve had over the years with U.S. Rep. Karen…

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Groups form partnership to help diversify the music industry

By Alysha Conner, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Recording Academy and a leading online civil rights nonprofit are joining forces…

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Inglewood students disappointed about virtual learning

By John W. Davis, Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — When the new school year begins in the Inglewood Unified School District Aug.…

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