Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group – News from communities around Los Angeles

June 17, 2026

‘We’re asking for justice’

By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Four relatives and supporters of Bryan Bostic, the 37-year-old man who died following…

June 17, 2026

Cal State L.A. hosts CSU Juneteenth symposium

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Leaders from across Los Angeles and the California State University system gathered for the…

June 17, 2026

‘Let freedom ring’

Wave Staff Report LEIMERT PARK — Juneteenth will be celebrated from noon to 7 p.m. June 19 in Leimert Park…

June 17, 2026

Inglewood named in lawsuit over gun purchasing rules

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Police Chief Mark Fronterotta is named in a newly filed federal lawsuit…

June 17, 2026

Juneteenth show to celebrate ‘School Yard Rap’

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — “School Yard Rap” creator Brandon “Griot B” Brown doesn’t wait for history…

June 17, 2026

Citywide jazz festival planned during August

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — From red carpets to the Olympics to the 2026 FIFA World Cup,…

June 17, 2026

STREET BEAT: ‘What’s a lesson your father taught you?’

Regina Sheilds Inglewood “He made us get under the car and learn how to change the oil. He also taught…

June 17, 2026

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Running red lights adds to South L.A. death toll

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist It is almost the norm to see this when stopped at a major intersection…

News

East Los Angeles

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Cal State L.A. hosts CSU Juneteenth symposium

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Leaders from across Los Angeles and the California State University system gathered for the…
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Nation / State

Wave StaffJune 16, 2026
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Cop fires into car, kills Black toddler after allegation of stolen diapers

By SOPHIE BATES Contributing Writer MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) — A Black toddler was killed and his mother’s friend seriously wounded…
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Nation / State

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Suspect arrested in cross burning at park where Obama spoke

Wave Wire Services CHICAGO (AP) — A person is in custody in an investigation of a large cross set on…
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Politics

Nation / State

Wave StaffMarch 23, 2026
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States seeking to unmask ICE agents – and their own police

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press SACRAMENTO — Proposals to prohibit federal immigration agents from masking their faces have gained new life in states – thanks in part to a court ruling that blocked the…
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July 17, 2025

Handcuffed at briefing, Padilla presses for visible ID in immigration enforcement
June 19, 2025

California senator handcuffed at L.A. press event shares firsthand account
May 28, 2025

California lawmakers hear from NAACP, AKAs, Black women’s groups on reparations, voting rights and more
January 14, 2025

California Respects the Power of Your Vote
November 4, 2024

Can energy from Chicago propel Kamala Harris to the presidency?
April 25, 2024

GOP Latina or a Transgender Democrat?
April 11, 2024

That Was Then and This Is Now

Entertainment

Community
Citywide jazz festival planned during August

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June 17, 2026

BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: Harold Perrineau still leading the way as ‘From’ nears end
June 16, 2026

Black artist unveils new drawing style in Juneteenth release
June 15, 2026

Black influencer who died in Tanzania committed suicide, police say
June 15, 2026

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary
June 13, 2026

Black cartoon series lands historic Disney+ deal
June 13, 2026

Disney’s first Black animator to receive honorary Oscar

Sports

Compton

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After four years away, Venus and Serena to team up at Wimbledon

By ANDREW DAMPF Contributing Writer LONDON, England(AP) — Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary…
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Inglewood

Wave StaffJune 15, 2026
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U.S. opens World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory

Wave Staff and Wire Reports INGLEWOOD — Folarin Balogun scored two goals goal and had another score waved off by…
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Community

Wave StaffJune 14, 2026
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City conducts first ‘Kick it in the Park’ event to mark World Cup

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City officials June 11 celebrated the first of more than 100 “Kick it in…
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