‘Smash-‘n-grabs’ sparking promise of jobs, training
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES —The increasing number of smash-and-grab robberies at retail outlets in the area has…
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Program helps students with safe passage to class
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — As thousands of students returned to school this week, experiencing a…
L.A. RIOTS REVISITED: Events planned to commemorate anniversary of 1992 civic unrest
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Thirty years after the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles resulted in…
Exhibit explores history of Blacks in film industry
Wave Staff Report LEIMERT PARK — In commemoration of African American Heritage Month, an exhibit chronicling the legacy of Black…
After-school center adds bullet-resistant materials
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Students studying at an after-school tutoring center will be a lot…
Civic leaders hopeful after meeting with chief
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore was praised for his “transparency”…
South L.A. families enjoy snow in Leimert Park
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Leimert Park Plaza was transformed into a winter wonderland Dec. 17, complete…
Film production disruption hurts entire community
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer There has been a lot of talk in the community concerning the physical…
Altercation disrupts Leimert Park Village film shoot
Wave Staff Report LEIMERT PARK — A physical altercation between safety personnel and members of a South Los Angeles grassroots…
Sausedo providing necessary leadership in South L.A.
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer Robert Sausedo, CEO of Community Build, a community-based nonprofit that has served our…