By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Residents affected by a massive explosion in their neighborhood June 30 took turns expressing grief and […]
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Drew University receives $50 million state grant
L.A. DIGEST Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Officials at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science have welcomed a $50 […]
Man linked to massive fireworks blast released on bond
Wave Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A local man charged in connection with a massive fireworks explosion June 30 was released from […]
$18 million grant to revamp Broadway-Manchester
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A federal grant awarded to the city of Los Angeles last month will bring a variety […]
Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center back in business
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The week before the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center was set to reopen on June 29, after […]
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 […]
Proposed school will offer innovative learning
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Students in South Los Angeles will be exposed to new career paths and opportunities through a first-class […]
Recycling facility owner offers vaccination incentive
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Being vaccinated against COVID-19 could pay dividends, thanks to one South Los Angeles business owner. Those […]
Community garden takes shape at South L.A. church
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Faith Community Coalition, in conjunction with Logos Faith Development, is sponsoring three community gardens. The U.S. […]
Crop Swap LA founder turns front yards into microfarms
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer VIEW PARK — It’s early Wednesday morning and there’s a cool crispness in the air as a group of gardeners […]