By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Manslaughter charges filed against a former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in the fatal shooting of Ryan […]
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IN SEARCH OF JUSTICE: County, city, state offer reward money to find killer of 16-year-old girl
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council is expected to decide next week whether it will add to the reward […]
Civic leaders hopeful after meeting with chief
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore was praised for his “transparency” following a meeting with community […]
Suspect arrested in shooting of Jacqueline Avant
Wave Wire Services BEVERLY HILLS — A 29-year-old Los Angeles man is behind bars in connection with the Dec. 1 slaying of Jacqueline Avant, wife […]
Longtime L.A. journalist, Betty Pleasant, has died
Wave Staff Report Former Los Angeles Wave columnist Betty Jean Pleasant, a longtime L.A. journalist whose “Soulvine” column defined the newspaper’s political and urban affairs […]
New group requests stake in Baldwin Hills plaza
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — A coalition of African-American community stakeholders and residents are requesting that the new owners of the Baldwin […]
Activists accuse deputies of beating man at traffic stop
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Local activists were joined by former NBA player Craig Hodges June 23 calling for California Attorney General Rob […]
Support Black businesses that need our help
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer As Black business owners continue to struggle to stay open during the pandemic, I want to highlight business […]
Assembly candidate will focus on economic recovery
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer The race to replace state Sen. Sydney Kalmager-Dove, who’s election last month left a vacancy in the 54th […]
‘It’s very tense here’
Floyd murder trial sparking comparison in some circles to Rodney King case By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer MINNEAPOLIS — The George Floyd murder trial, which […]