New county program offers homeless a ‘Pathway Home’
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Nearly 60 people who were living in homeless encampments or recreational vehicles…
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‘tWitch’ suicide puts focus on mental illness
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The recent death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, has brought renewed attention to…
New wellness center opens in Watts-Willowbrook
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — It was a celebratory affair on Sept. 16 when L. A. City Councilman…
County asks to be dismissed from homeless lawsuit
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County is seeking to be dismissed from a lawsuit brought by a…
COVID-19 survivor shares journey of illness, recovery
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “A Second Chance: A Black Woman’s Story of Recovery from COVID-19,” by Gwen…
Hollywood neighborhood council opposes homeless ‘camping’ law
By Juliet Bennett Rylah Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council has gone on record in opposition…
Rx REPORT: The link between COVID-19 and depression
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer More than 4.7 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19, according to the Johns Hopkins…
South Gate residents call for defunding city police department
SOUTH GATE — Residents organized a protest outside City Hall during a special budget meeting July 21, presenting demands to…
