By Manny Otiko Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A new report released by the state Department of Justice warns of the danger of ghost guns — […]
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Community organizations to receive Super Bowl legacy grants
Wave Staff Report INGLEWOOD — The committee that will stage next February’s Super Bowl with the National Football league has recognized 56 community and nonprofits […]
City Council seeks protection for hospitality workers
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — Dozens of laid off hospitality workers, joined by city officials and leaders of women’s organizations, held a press conference […]
Authors hope to inspire others in ‘Raisins Make the Milk Sweeter’
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Raisins Make the Milk Sweeter: For Colored Girls to Find Their Roots and Wings,” by Andrean Jacobs and […]
LAUSD to require COVID tests for returning students
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Some schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District will reopen for in-person classes April 12, and families planning […]
LAUSD to reopen 61 elementary schools April 12
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Unified School District is moving ahead with plans to reopen 61 elementary schools and 11 early […]
Bellflower dedicates enhanced Veterans Memorial
Wave Staff Report BELLFLOWER — City officials dedicated an enhanced Veterans Memorial Nov. 11 at Library Gardens Park. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance was […]
Compton teachers unwilling to return amid COVID
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The teachers union here has contacted local and state leaders to assist with the ongoing dispute with the Compton […]
Downey plans to add names to Veterans Memorial
Wave Staff Report DOWNEY — With just one name on the city’s Veterans Memorial, officials would like to honor additional Downey-related military personnel killed in […]
Bellflower council votes to reduce cannabis tax rates
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer BELLFLOWER — The City Council Sept. 28 decided to temporarily lower the city’s tax on certain marijuana-related operations after a […]