Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez said the Los Angeles Police Department’s response to last year’s protests sparked by the in-custody […]
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Area cities to receive federal funds from rescue plan
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Cities in Southeast Los Angeles County are poised to claim a slice of funds from the $7.05 […]
Civic leaders seek equity in rescue fund relief
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — If local leaders have their way, funds from the American Rescue Plan will be funneled throughout […]
West Hollywood officials reflect on COVID anniversary
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — City officials are reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus emergency in the city. The city issued a […]
Crime victims feel system fails them, survey says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A majority of violent crime victims in Los Angeles County feel the criminal justice system failed them and that […]
Birthing center finds right location in South L.A.
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — It is no exaggeration to call Kindred Space LA an oasis. The interior of the Hyde […]
Education advocate has students’ best interests at heart
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer DOWNEY — For education advocate Mary Johnson, the COVID-19 pandemic brought a new chapter in her fight to increase grassroots […]
Grocery, pharmacy workers receive hazard pay raise
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has finalized an emergency ordinance to require large grocery and pharmacy retailers to offer employees an […]
Lynwood community discusses school district online
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — A panel with a former Lynwood High School administrator, a teacher, community activists and parents of current students […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Oyelowo’s ‘The Water Man’ to open 29th annual PAFF
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer The 29th Pan African Film Festival, considered America’s largest and most prestigious Black film festival and largest Black History Month […]