By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BELL GARDENS — Jennyfer Tamayo takes the 110 bus every day from Bell Gardens to Bell to go to work, […]
Tag: Commerce
Lynwood to allow up to six cannabis dispensaries
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — The City Council voted 5-0 Aug. 2 to allow up to six cannabis dispensaries to open within the […]
Area cities to mark Independence Day with fireworks
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer After two years of canceled community events because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many area cities are seeking a return to […]
Program targets health of residents near Exide plant
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BOYLE HEIGHTS — Asthma runs deep in Alicia Cruz’s family and lead particles mixed with air pollution are to blame, […]
Roybal-Allard to retire from Congress after 30 years
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress, announced Dec. 20 she will not […]
New county maps alter Southeast representation
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A dramatic shift in representation for Southeast Los Angeles cities on the county Board of Supervisors took […]
Freeway task force looks to expand community outreach
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A revived task force studying the Long Beach (710) Freeway has committed to include diverse stakeholders and […]
Black Market Flea provides link to culture, commerce
By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayah Hatcher was tired of the unwelcoming feelings she experienced in flea market spaces around Los Angeles […]
Freeway project still undergoing environmental review
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Plans for upgrading and widening the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway through a number of area cities […]
Commerce motel converted to homeless housing
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer COMMERCE — A former motel that fell victim to the economic slowdown inflicted by COVID-19 has been purchased by Los […]