Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After weeks of steady increases, the number of people hospitalized in Los Angeles County due to COVID-19 appeared to […]
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Bass is frontrunner in 2022 mayor’s race, poll says
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A poll by a California-based public opinion research firm found that Rep. Karen Bass would have an […]
Ridley-Thomas won’t run for mayor
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas announced Aug. 16 that he will not run for mayor of Los Angeles in the 2022 […]
Black Market Flea provides link to culture, commerce
By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayah Hatcher was tired of the unwelcoming feelings she experienced in flea market spaces around Los Angeles […]
County surpasses 25,000 deaths from COVID
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — With the Delta variant of COVID-19 continuing to rage, Los Angeles County crossed the grim milestone of 25,000 virus […]
Residents demand quick fixes for homes damaged by blast
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — South Los Angeles families rallied outside Los Angeles Police Department headquarters and City Hall Aug. 16 to demand the […]
Blacks with Alzheimer’s face obstacles to care
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer It has been documented that Blacks are twice as likely to acquire Alzheimer’s than their white counterparts. It also has […]
Head wraps ‘a symbol of style’
By Slauson Girl Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Fatima Dodson, owner of Runway Boutique, wanted to curate an event where Black women could bask in […]
Customer sues Starbucks over erroneous identification
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Starbucks Inc. has responded to allegations by a Black customer who said he became ill after being falsely identified […]
Population declines in most Southeast cities
2020 Census figures could bring changes to political landscape By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Data from the 2020 Census shows that cities […]