By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer OAKLAND — The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans will conduct its last […]
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City Council votes to phase out oil drilling
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has voted unanimously to phase out oil drilling in the city, approving an ordinance that bans […]
Senator updates Inglewood council on legislative actions
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — State Sen. Steve Bradford provided a legislative update to the Inglewood City Council during the Nov. 15 […]
Black celebrities raise the focus on hate speech
By McKenzie Jackson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When hip hop icon and fashion designer Kanye West wore a black, long-sleeved shirt with “White Lives […]
City, county making plans to phase out oil drilling
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — On a unanimous vote, the county Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Sept. 27 banning new oil wells and […]
Compton awarded state funds for Artesia Bridge repairs
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON —The city has been awarded $12 million to repair the Artesia Bridge. “AB 179 passed and Gov. [Gavin] […]
Water usage declines 11% in July, DWP reports
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles residents set another water conservation record in the month of July, the Los Angeles Department of Water […]
State to provide funds for new Lynwood High building
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — Lynwood High School will receive $250 million from the state’s Department of Education to rebuild the three-story G-building […]
Lynwood gets state funds to clear property for development
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — The city has announced it could receive more than $5 million from the state Department of Toxic Substances […]
Area around Exide plant could be Superfund site
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — A perimeter with properties impacted by lead pollution from the Exide Technologies plant may be designated a Superfund […]