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

May 27, 2026

Snoop Dogg continues growing Death Row Records empire

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Snoop Dogg continues to expand his Death Row Records imprint across…

May 27, 2026

Golfers accuse county of bias in hiring, promotion

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — After celebrating the reopening of a Los Angeles County golf course…

May 27, 2026

Council censures colleague over credit card allegations

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The City Council voted 4-0 May 26 to censure one of their…

May 27, 2026

Ledisi gives voice to Fats Waller’s ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Grammy Award-winning singer Ledisi, is showing off her talents in the Ebony…

May 27, 2026

STREET BEAT: ‘What makes a good elected representative?’

Post to Opinion and Street Beat with 4 SB photos Gilbert Buchanan Alhambra “One who understands the needs of the…

May 27, 2026

In the race to lead Los Angeles, Black views matter

By Erin Aubry Kaplan Contributing Writer James L. Jones Jr., 69, a self-described “community pastor” and a tireless advocate for…

May 27, 2026

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Removing homeless tents doesn’t eliminate homelessness

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The sight is so commonplace on Los Angeles streets that it no longer rates…

May 27, 2026

Miley Cyrus receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — With thousands of fans gathered on the boulevard, a star on the Hollywood Walk of…

News

Aisha WinfreyMay 26, 2026
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Black leaders ask U.S. corporations to fight redistricting efforts

By Matt Brown Contributing Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations across the U.S.,…
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Nation / State

Aisha WinfreyMay 26, 2026
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Altadena fire survivors call for more rebuilding support

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — More than 80 survivors of the devastating January 2025 Eaton Fire from…
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Nation / State

Aisha WinfreyMay 26, 2026
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Early ballot returns lag as governor’s race fails to energize voters

By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black voters in California, like other voter groups, have been…
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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

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Snoop Dogg continues growing Death Row Records empire

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May 27, 2026

Ledisi gives voice to Fats Waller’s ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’
May 27, 2026

Miley Cyrus receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
May 27, 2026

BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: Remembering Tito Jackson as ‘Michael’ reaps box office gold
May 24, 2026

BOOK CORNER: Walter Mosely examines love in ‘Ghalen’
May 23, 2026

Filmed in 1972, ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ finally gets its debut
May 23, 2026

Hearing date set for woman charged with trying to kill Rihanna

Sports

Community

Aisha WinfreyMay 26, 2026
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Racism’ lawsuit led by Black NFL ex-coach to head to trial

By Lindsay Whitehurst Contributing Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court May 26 refused to intervene in a discrimination…
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Sports

Aisha WinfreyMay 26, 2026
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Naomi Osaka’s flair for fashion on display at French Open

Associated Press PARIS, France — Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion was in the spotlight again May 26 at the French…
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East Los Angeles

Aisha WinfreyMay 23, 2026
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Lynwood basketball coach honored by alumni foundation

Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — Lynwood High School girls’ basketball head coach Ellis Barfield has been honored with the Humanitarian…
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