By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Rain drummed against the roof of a church April 26 where a small crowd — some […]
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NEWSMAKER OF 2022: Karen Bass elected first woman mayor of Los Angeles
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When Karen Bass was campaigning to be the next mayor of Los Angeles, she often said the […]
Festive mood to mark Bass inauguration
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Karen Bass’ formal introduction as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles will have the feel of a […]
Local activists offer advice to incoming mayor
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A successful first term for Karen Bass as mayor of Los Angeles could hinge on the staff […]
MADAM MAYOR: ‘I’m ready to serve,’ vows Karen Bass, first woman to be elected mayor of L.A.
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Karen Bass has become the first female to be elected mayor of Los Angeles and […]
Disturbing the peace?: Kevin de León cannot reconcile with Black community until he quits, some leaders say
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Any attempts by Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León to make peace with the Black community […]
10th District residents feeling ‘disenfranchised’
Wave Staff and Wire Residents LOS ANGELES — Residents of the 10th Council District continue to voice their frustration about a lack of a voice […]
Judge issues injunction barring Wesson from City Council
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge issued a preliminary injunction Aug. 22 that continues to bar Herb Wesson from performing any official Los […]
City Council could restore suspended councilman’s pay
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — There are indications that the City Council is leaning toward restoring the salary and benefits for suspended […]
Ridley-Thomas’ pay suspension being challenged
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ two closest allies on the council are looking out for him. Councilmen Curren […]