Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The plaintiffs in a lawsuit addressing the Los Angeles homelessness crisis in light of the COVID-19 pandemic questioned why […]
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L.A. facing most homicides since 2009, chief says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Police Chief Michel Moore said the city is on pace to see more than 300 homicides this year — […]
Compton to launch largest guaranteed income program in nation
By 2UrbanGirls COMPTON — Mayor Aja Brown has announced that 800 Compton residents will take part in the Compton Pledge, which will provide some of […]
Slauson Ventures offers mentorships for Black entrepreneurs
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — In September, six innovative creatives and business owners from all over the country collaborated to launch […]
West Hollywood seeks input on Hart Park improvements
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city is seeking input from residents on site improvements for William S. Hart Park. The city will conduct […]
Officials discourage trick-or-treating this year
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti said Oct. 14 people should not participate in traditional Halloween trick-or-treating amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but […]
Free internet access comes to public housing complexes
By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer WATTS — Residents of four Los Angeles county public housing communities in Watts will receive six months of free internet […]
De Leon appointed to replace Huizar on City Council
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilman-elect Kevin de Leon was appointed Oct. 13 by the Los Angeles City Council to the vacant seat […]
City, county resolve homeless funding deal
Judge ordered both sites to quit ‘wasting time’ Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City and county officials announced Oct. 13 the end of a […]
LAPD arrests 76 celebrating Lakers fans
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Extensive cleanup work Oct. 12 in downtown Los Angeles following a wave of destruction that accompanied an impromptu mass […]