The Employment Development Department (EDD) is now offering its unemployment, disability, and Paid Family Leave benefit customers a direct deposit option to receive their payments. Direct deposit is a safe, fast, and convenient way for individuals to have their benefits automatically deposited into their personal checking or savings account. This enhancement follows the Department’s transition to Money Network for benefit payment services earlier this year which included issuing new prepaid debit cards. “We have been focused on improving our benefits systems as part of our ongoing effort to modernize and improve the customer experience for all Californians,” said EDD Director…
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Twelve years in the making, TV/film writer, director and award-winning filmmaker Felicia Pride (Really Love, “Queen Sugar,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Bel-Air) launches the podcast companion to The Create Daily: “The Creative Cut Up.” The new talk show is a lively and honest space for underrepresented and marginalized storytellers that sits at the intersection of craft, business and creative freedom. Joined by co-hosts, development executive/producer, Dria Roland and, producer/voice actor, Georgette Pierre, the trio come together every week to talk shop, smack, and share their industry pro insights to inspire emerging creatives on how to navigate the industry, getting their stories out both in Hollywood and independently. “The Creative…
ONTARIO – A two-vehicle crash has left one dead early Saturday morning. California Highway Patrol officers with the Rancho Cucamonga Division responded to a two-vehicle crash on the southbound 15 freeway at Jurupa Street around 3:00 a.m. https://www.instagram.com/2urbangirls/reel/C4Tgbg8v2NK/ Upon arrival, authorities located one overturned vehicle with two people trapped inside. One was pronounced dead at the scene. The other was taken to a local hospital in an unknown condition. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Los Angeles Times has made their “endorsement” for Los Angeles City Council District 10 that bypasses incumbent Heather Hutt, Asm. Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Grace Yoo and Aura Vasquez in favor of a pastor of a local church. Their choice to endorse Eddie Anderson SCREAMS the involvement of the now convicted former councilman for the district, Mark Ridley-Thomas (MRT). Anderson is a supporter of MRT calling him “a moral leader with moral vision” in a video titled “Why Pastor Eddie supports Mark Ridley-Thomas for Los Angeles City Council”. The endorsement team slammed Hutt for “not having a vision” for the district, said…
INGLEWOOD – An Inglewood detective is scheduled to be sentenced on federal drug trafficking charges on June 3, according to documents filed in the case. John Abel Baca, is a 21 year employee of the Inglewood Police Department, who has plead guilty to stealing dope from the departments property room in order to sell for personal gain. Although his police powers were revoked, department insiders allege an internal affairs investigation has either not been initiated or has not yet concluded. Documents filed on Jan. 11 requested the sentencing be continued which the judge granted the following day. “The Court has…
Snoop Dogg has officially announced the latest in his smoking evolution! Today, the music icon, Hill Beverage Co. and Death Row Records have dropped Do It Fluid, a hemp-infused beverage line that offers an alternative to traditional smoking through all-natural, high-quality ingredients that don’t sacrifice the high. “As I take the next step forward in my smoking evolution, Hill Beverage Co.’s vision for cannabis beverages was the perfect transition,” said Snoop Dogg. “What we’ve created is an all-natural and delicious alternative that doesn’t sacrifice the high, while providing fans with the perfect option for day or night.” Courtesy of Originator Studios for Hill Beverage…
Los Angeles County District Attorney candidate John McKinney accepted a request for an interview with 2UrbanGirls about his candidacy and desire to succeed George Gascón as the County’s top prosecutor. McKinney is no stranger to the spotlight. He successfully led the prosecution and conviction of rapper Nipsey Hussle’s killer, Eric Holder, and was the face of the attempted recall of Gascón. 2UG: In an interview with the Los Angeles Sentinel, you were quoted as saying “Gascon took office and immediately implemented nine sweeping directives that changed the way the district attorney’s office sought justice,”. Please elaborate on a few of the nine…
Local McDonald’s customers raised $1 million through Round-Up for RMHC since January, roughly tripling last year’s donations to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California To commemorate the record-breaking $1 million raised through Round-Up for RMHC in 2023, local McDonald’s Owner/Operator Todd Horner presented a check to CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California, Fatima Djelmane, in an event at a West Covina McDonald’s restaurant on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The record-breaking donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Southern California will help further its mission of caring for families who must travel far from home when their child needs life-saving medical care. “I want to…
“Target Wonderland: Bullseye’s Top Toy Adventure,” rolls into downtown Los Angeles’ L.A. Live Dec. 15 and 16. This is a free event open to the public and will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitors can marvel at the latest and greatest toys of the season while taking plenty of photos with beloved characters such as LEGO Yeti, Nintendo’s Mario and Luigi, and many more. Courtesy of Target Corporation Target is offering thousands of affordable, trendy toys and games under $25 across its broad assortment, making it the one-stop toy destination for every family and budget this holiday season. “We know…
INGLEWOOD – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, hosted a town hall on access to banking products and services in Inglewood on Dec. 2. Those in attendance listened to speakers from various financial sectors speak on how to access affordable banking products and services from financial institutions. Speakers included: Ms. Colleen Canny, Executive Vice President and National Head of Branch Banking, Wells Fargo, Mr. David Cameron, Executive Vice President of Personal & Business Banking, City National Bank, Mr. Jeffrey Martinez, Executive Vice President and Head of Branch Banking, PNC Bank and Director Rohit Chopra, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Mr.…