STREET BEAT: ‘When do you thing America was at its greatest?’ In the ever-evolving story of America, opinions on the nation’s greatest moments vary widely. […]
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Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray 1929-2024: From suites to streets, longtime L.A. pastor was revered
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When George W. Bush was president of the United States, he found out firsthand the level of […]
NEWSMAKER OF 2022: Karen Bass elected first woman mayor of Los Angeles
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When Karen Bass was campaigning to be the next mayor of Los Angeles, she often said the […]
Eso Won’s closure seen as crushing blow to Black culture
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Residents, avid readers, authors and even competitors say the closing of Eso Won Books will mark […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Mayoral campaign is now a horse race
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Sweet Alice Harris, Snoop Dogg and Clarence Avant have endorsed billionaire developer Rick Caruso for mayor of Los Angeles. […]
STREET BEAT: ‘In celebration of President’s Day, who is your favorite president?’
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Marina del Rey.
Suspect arrested in shooting of Jacqueline Avant
Wave Wire Services BEVERLY HILLS — A 29-year-old Los Angeles man is behind bars in connection with the Dec. 1 slaying of Jacqueline Avant, wife […]
Rights activist remembered as ‘giant of a man’
Vernon Jordan saluted for his longtime vision, passionate leadership By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer Accolades and fond remembrances were rolling in this week for Vernon […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Obama meets LeBron, Maverick for HBO’s ‘The Shop’
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer The 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama, added another stop during his Florida campaigning for his former Vice […]
Committee forms to encourage Black men to vote
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A political action committee based here has announced a national strategic campaign to urge Black men to participate in […]