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

May 3, 2026

Thousands take part in downtown May Day rally

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Thousands of workers and activists rallied in the Westlake District May 1 then embarked…

May 3, 2026

L.A. to Celebrate Metta World Peace Day May 15

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council will celebrate “Metta World Peace Day” at City Hall May 15,…

May 3, 2026

Kim Kardashian suing Ray J for $6 million over sex tape

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Media personality Kim Kardashian is suing her ex-boyfriend Ray J over a $6 million…

May 1, 2026

Brian Sonia-Wallace is named L.A.’s next poet laureate

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass announced Brian Sonia-Wallace as Los Angeles’ poet laureate, naming a nationally…

May 1, 2026

Accused killer took ‘horrifying’ steps dismembering victim, court papers say

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Singer D4vd, who is charged with killing a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was…

May 1, 2026

Bass uses old ordinance to create more housing

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass visited the World Trade Center in downtown April 28, a site…

May 1, 2026

Bell marks reopening of Pritchard Field Park

Wave Staff Report BELL — The city opened the newly revitalized Pritchard Field Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony April…

May 1, 2026

Eddie Robinson, the NFL draft and Mother’s Day

By E. Faye Williams Guest Columnist For so many years as a journalist, I have written about science, racism, women’s…

News

Inglewood

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Council approves purchase of police body cameras

By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The City Council approved a multimillion-dollar public safety technology package April 28 that…
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Lead Stories

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Where do ad dollars go?

By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Billionaire gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer has spent more than $115 million on…
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Nation / State

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Slavery apology plaque to go up after Capitol construction

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Once the State Capitol East Annex Project is completed, plans will move…
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Politics

Nation / State

Aisha WinfreyMarch 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

Entertainment
Kim Kardashian suing Ray J for $6 million over sex tape

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April 29, 2026

Local group seeks more inclusive Hollywood
April 29, 2026

BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: Ruben Santiago-Hudson finds himself at home on Broadway
April 27, 2026

‘Michael’ moonwalks to $97 million opening weekend
April 27, 2026

Hearing date set for D4vd, charged with killing California teen
April 24, 2026

Prosecutors use rap lyrics to help put Black man on death row
April 24, 2026

County Museum of Art’s new building is ‘machine of discovery’

Sports

Community

Aisha WinfreyMay 3, 2026
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L.A. to Celebrate Metta World Peace Day May 15

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council will celebrate “Metta World Peace Day” at City Hall May 15,…
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Inglewood

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Rams host block party for fans during NFL Draft weekend

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Los Angeles Rams kicked off a block party in celebration of…
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Sports

Aisha WinfreyApril 27, 2026
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Ex-Galaxy star Cobi Jones honored with statue at Dignity Health Sports Park

Wave Wire Services CARSON — The LA Galaxy unveiled a statue at Dignity Health Sports Park April 26 honoring former…
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