Author: Emilie St. John

Drive down Manchester or Century these days and it’s hard to miss the cranes, the fenced lots, and the constant hum of dirt-moving equipment. Inglewood has spent the better part of a decade transforming itself into one of the busiest development corridors in Los Angeles County, propelled by SoFi Stadium, the Kia Forum’s continued draw, and a wave of transit oriented housing tied to the Metro K-Line. But long before a single foundation gets poured, every one of these projects has to survive a gauntlet of local, state, and federal requirements that most residents never see discussed at a ribbon…

Walk into any neighborhood watch meeting, any HOA board session at a rec center, or any Saturday planning huddle for a block cleanup in Inglewood, and you will likely see the same thing you saw five years ago. Someone is flipping through a binder. Someone else is squinting at a spreadsheet that three different people have edited without telling each other. A sign-up sheet from 2019 is still taped to a clipboard somewhere in a closet at a church annex. These aren’t isolated quirks. They’re the default operating system for a huge share of the civic infrastructure that actually holds…

INGLEWOOD – Inglewood Councilwoman Gloria Gray is facing a recall days after announcing her mayoral candidacy. Gray made her announcement on July 21 stating she made the decision to run for mayor after consulting residents. “The next chapter of Inglewood really should focus on the people who live here,” said Gray. Gray’s announcement follows longtime Mayor James Butts announcing his intention to seek an unprecedented fifth term. Butts has been in office since 2011 and has led the revitalization of Inglewood that has transformed the nearly 100,000 resident community into the sports and entertainment capital of the West Coast. Other…

INGLEWOOD – The Inglewood City Council will vote to repeal an outdated city ordinance related to the sale and purchase of handguns during the July 21 city council meeting. According to the staff report, the City Council voted to repeal Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 19.6, of the Inglewood Municipal Code, known as the “Sale or Purchase of More Than One Handgun Within Thirty-Day Period Prohibited”, to conform to recent court decisions. The ordinance was adopted in 1999. “In 2025, the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in Nguyen v. Bonta striking down the state law equivalent of Inglewood Municipal Code…

INGLEWOOD – The nomination period for candidates for the Inglewood City Council and school board began July 14. The deadline for filing papers is Aug. 7 at 5:00 p.m. Inglewood residents interested in running for office will need to make an appointment with the City Clerk’s office to schedule an appointment to receive, turn in and inquire about deadlines to be an official candidate on the November 3 ballot. Potential candidates are required to gather forty (40) qualified signatures by voters registered in the city of Inglewood. Candidates must be over the age of 18, a registered voter in Inglewood…

Selecting the right storage expansion for your modern gadgets is more complex than simply picking the largest capacity available at the lowest price. High-speed devices require data transfer capabilities to function correctly without lagging or crashing. This article highlights the most frequent errors shoppers make when navigating the technical specifications of memory cards, so you can make a smart purchase. 1. Ignoring the Minimum Sustained Write Speed Ratings One of the blunders is looking only at the maximum read speed while ignoring the video speed class or UHS speed class ratings. High-definition recording requires a card that can maintain a…

Water sports have changed dramatically over the past two decades. Paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, surfski racing, foiling, and open-water training have grown in popularity worldwide — bringing new conversations about safety, comfort, and performance gear. Among the equipment that has evolved the most is the life jacket, often called a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Once bulky and restrictive, modern designs now focus on mobility, breathability, and usability. Brands like Vaikobi have helped shape this shift by approaching flotation gear from an athlete’s perspective rather than a purely safety-first mindset. This article explores Vaikobi Life Jackets in a broader context — what makes…

When you look for sustainable wine, you are searching for producers who prioritise soil health and labour practices. This movement results in a higher quality product because the vines are more resilient and the fruit is more expressive of its natural environment. This article explores the indicators of true sustainability and how you can differentiate genuine environmental stewards from marketing tactics. Looking for Recognised Environmental Certifications Many regions have established rigors programmes that audit vineyards based on their water usage, waste management, and reduction of synthetic chemicals. When you see a certified organic seal, it serves as a guarantee that…

TORRANCE – The city of Torrance announced it will begin performing background checks on city council members and city commissioners. The fingerprinting doesn’t apply to current elected officials and commissioners. According to the Daily Breeze, the matter was discussed during its May 5 city council meeting. Torrance Assistant City Attorney Tatia Strader said anyone currently holding a position could not legally be required to undergo fingerprinting, nor could they be disbanded if a criminal record was revealed, so the new requirement would only apply to prospective commissioners and council members. “There may be some limitations on people who are already…

COMPTON – Compton Councilman Andre Spicer took to social media to share his thoughts on the city council’s decision to place its city manager on administrative leave. Spicer’s comments follow the April 7 city council meeting where the city council voted 3-0 to place Willie Hopkins on leave pending an investigation. Mayor Emma Sharif did not provide a reason for the leave, but did release a statement stating the “decision wasn’t made lightly”. Sharif and Spicer are both running for mayor in the June 2 election.