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City Council honors Chief Moore on last day in office

February 29, 2024

Wave Wire ServicesLOS ANGELES — Ahead of his final day as chief of police, the Los Angeles City Council recognized Michel Moore Feb. 28 for […]

Two challengers face Harris-Dawson in 8th District race

February 22, 2024

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Incumbent Marqueece Harris-Dawson appears to be a dominant favorite to remain in office for a third and […]

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Time to put an end to street takeovers

February 8, 2024

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist On three different occasions I have witnessed in a street takeover. The first time it was a block from […]

Inglewood

City reaches settlement with LAPD officer hit by mayor

February 8, 2024

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The city has settled with a Los Angeles Police Department motor officer who was nearly killed after […]

Chief Moore reflects on career with the LAPD

February 8, 2024

By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — After more than 42 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, the last five as chief, Michel […]

East Los Angeles

Diversifying The Thin Blue Line – California made it legal for DACA immigrants to be cops

February 1, 2024

Many law enforcement departments are having trouble filling vacancies, but they’re slow to use a state law that lets them hire immigrants legally under the […]

East Los Angeles

Copper wire theft spree raises call for LAPD crackdown

February 1, 2024

Wave News Services Two vare calling for the creation of a police task force to crackdown on copper wire thefts that have impacted neighborhoods throughout […]

Community

LAPD reports 3% drop in violent crime during 2023

January 25, 2024

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Reports of crime decreased in Los Angeles in 2023, and for the first time in nine years the city […]

Lead Stories

Black leaders seek input in hiring next LAPD chief

January 18, 2024

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black community leaders and activists are pushing for input in the hiring process of a new chief […]