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9th District preparing for political shift

November 5, 2025

Jose Ugarte Jorge Nuño By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A quiet but consequential transition is underway in the 9th City Council […]

Community

Council votes to raise minimum wage for hotel workers

December 19, 2024

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has voted 12-3 to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers at a more gradual rate […]

South Los Angeles

Intersection dedicated to LAUSD’s first Black teacher, principal

March 7, 2024

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The woman who became the first Black teacher and first Black principal in the Los Angeles Unified School District […]

Two challengers face Harris-Dawson in 8th District race

February 22, 2024

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Incumbent Marqueece Harris-Dawson appears to be a dominant favorite to remain in office for a third and […]

Former South L.A. resident Shirley Weber honored

February 15, 2024

From City News Service LOS ANGELES — In honor of the first Black secretary of state in California’s history, the Los Angeles City Council declared […]

Community

Mitchell-Heard to head Los Angeles Urban League

January 18, 2024

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Urban League has announced the appointment of Cynthia Mitchell-Heard as its new president and chief executive office. […]

Lead Stories

Mayor calls on Black families to ‘step up’ on homelessness

September 14, 2023

By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As the city’s homeless crisis continues, Mayor Karen Bass said it’s time for the Black community to […]

Lead Stories

Price a no-show at meetings after suspension is delayed

June 29, 2023

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council’s decision on June 23 to not suspend Ninth District Councilman Curren Price allows Price […]

Community

City Council marks Africa Day with presentation

June 1, 2023

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass joined City Council members May 30 in observing Africa Day, which commemorates the founding of the […]