Council votes to raise minimum wage for hotel workers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has voted 12-3 to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers…
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Intersection dedicated to LAUSD’s first Black teacher, principal
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The woman who became the first Black teacher and first Black principal in the…
Two challengers face Harris-Dawson in 8th District race
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Incumbent Marqueece Harris-Dawson appears to be a dominant favorite to remain in…
Former South L.A. resident Shirley Weber honored
From City News Service LOS ANGELES — In honor of the first Black secretary of state in California’s history, the…
Mitchell-Heard to head Los Angeles Urban League
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Urban League has announced the appointment of Cynthia Mitchell-Heard as its new president…
Mayor calls on Black families to ‘step up’ on homelessness
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As the city’s homeless crisis continues, Mayor Karen Bass said it’s time…
Price a no-show at meetings after suspension is delayed
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council’s decision on June 23 to not suspend Ninth District…
City Council marks Africa Day with presentation
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass joined City Council members May 30 in observing Africa Day, which…
Early Black stuntwomen honored for breaking barriers
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — As a young Black woman in the 1970s, Phyllis Lynn Ellis was…
LAPD methods questioned in death of man in Venice
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Family members of Keenan Anderson, a Black man who went into cardiac arrest and…