Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has approved a package of motions aimed at protecting immigrants amid a federal crackdown on illegal […]
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Anti-hate campaign gets underway in Los Angeles
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A surge in hate crimes against African-Americans, Latinos and Asians has placed more significance on this week’s […]
Nithya Raman and the making of a sanctuary city
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — With degrees from Harvard and MIT and the charismatic charm of a Bollywood star, Nithya Raman could […]
Officials take part in City Hall Denim Day observance
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Elected officials, survivors of sexual violence and other community leaders joined together in their denim and jeans on the […]
Pony ride operator defends handling of animals
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The owner of Griffith Park’s longtime pony rides attraction defended his handling of the horses after Los Angeles parks […]
Progressives gain influence on new-look City Council
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After labor organizer Hugo Soto-Martinez came in first place in the June primary, besting two-term incumbent Councilman Mitch O’Farrell […]
City Council votes to ban homeless camps near schools
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council approved an ordinance Aug. 2 that bans homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare […]
Council to create its own redistricting committee
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Saying that Los Angeles “cannot reasonably move forward” with a draft map proposed by the council’s Redistricting Commission, City […]
Council to create its own redistricting committee
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Saying that Los Angeles “cannot reasonably move forward” with a draft map proposed by the council’s Redistricting Commission, City […]
Street vendors seek stronger protections from state, county
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — More than 100 street vendors rallied outside of City Hall Oct. 12 during a press conference organized by the […]