By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles, along with other Democratic lawmakers and April Grayson — a witness who […]
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New caucus seeks to end poverty through better policy
By Lila Brown Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A group of progressive California lawmakers, including three members of the California Legislative Black Caucus, have pledged to […]
Black execs leaving film industry concerns legislators
By Antonio Ray Harvey| Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A group of state legislators have expressed their concerns about the recent abrupt departures of Black women […]
VA to find housing for West L.A. homeless vets
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough has vowed to find temporary housing by the end of the […]
Airport panel approves $6 billion project
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Board of Airport Commissioners has recommended approval of the $6 billion Airfield Terminal Modernization Project, which officials at […]
State expands tax credit for film production
Staff and Wire Reports HOLLYWOOD — Joined by state legislators at Sunset Gower Studios, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation July 21 to expand California’s Film […]
Waters calls for federal probe of sheriff’s ‘gangs’
Wave Staff and Wire Reports WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters is calling for a federal probe into the reported existence of an alleged gang […]
Heart of Los Angeles hosts COVID-19 vaccination site
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In an effort to help counter disparities in COVID-19 inoculations, Heart of Los Angeles, with support from […]
Southland elected officials praise Chauvin verdict
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Southland leaders reacted quickly to the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of […]
Legislators seek $540 million in Exide clean-up funds
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Four area state legislators announced Feb. 18 that they have introduced a bill to provide $540.4 million to fund […]