Author: Emilie St. John

LOS ANGELES – A man was fatally shot inside a South Los Angeles grocery store Tuesday night. According to witnesses at the scene, around 8:15 p.m. the victim was being chased by suspects and the victim pulled into the parking lot of Superior Grocers On 91st Place and S Figueroa when they jumped out of a white sedan, leaving the door open, and ran inside the Grocery store. The suspects followed and shot and killed the victim inside the store. https://www.instagram.com/p/DGQJ-P4gQU5/ The man was pronounced deceased at the scene and his identity is being withheld pending notification of the next…

INGLEWOOD – The Inglewood City Council unanimously approved amending the Inglewood Municipal Code to prohibit the sale of fireworks and restrict the use or display of fireworks to City-Sponsored events or public displays at certain venues during the Feb. 18 city council meeting. The City’s Fire Code (IMC Chapter 6, Article 1) currently permits the sale and use of “safe and sane” fireworks, however, their presence has contributed to enforcement challenges and the widespread use of illegal fireworks. According to the City, legal and illegal fireworks can appear similar, complicating the task of distinguishing between them. The high volume of…

INGLEWOOD – The members of the Inglewood City Council are being asked to consider prohibiting the sale, use and display of fireworks during the Feb. 11 city council meeting. Currently, the City’s Fire Code (IMC Chapter 6, Article 1) permits the sale and use of “safe and sane” fireworks. However, their presence has contributed to enforcement challenges and the widespread use of illegal fireworks. Legal and illegal fireworks can appear similar, complicating the task of distinguishing between them. The high volume of fireworks used during celebratory times can mask the usage of illegal ones, straining enforcement resources and complicating efforts…

CARSON – The Dymally Institute & Rainbow Promotions Present The 6th Annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Saturday, April 26 at the Dignity Health Sports Park-Tennis Stadium in Carson, California. The lineup includes: PJ Morton, Will Downing, Maysa, Jazz Funk Soul (Paul Jackson, Jr., Jeff Lorber, Everett Harp), Tito Puente, Jr.’s Latin Jazz Ensemble and MORE!!! The jazz festival hosts two stages, a visual arts pavilion, great food and specialty merchandise vendors in a stadium setting. The funds raised benefit our Dymally Fellows and Sisters United Mentoring Programs. Dignity Health Sports Park-Tennis Stadium (formerly the StubHub Center) is…

SAN PEDRO – Senator Laura Richardson has introduced her first piece of legislation since being elected to the state senate Nov. 5, 2024. Senate Bill 34 seeks to establish an intermodal goods movement stakeholder group for each specified port district throughout the state. There are currently 12 ports in California: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Hueneme, San Diego, West Sacramento, Humboldt Bay, Oakland, San Francisco, Redwood City, Richmond, Stockton and Benicia. “Having agencies and stakeholders with vital knowledge of port operations is important to assist with new ideas and policies to help reduce emmisions,” said Sen. Richardson. “Since the introduction of…

The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is seeking donations to restore its building that was vandalized during peaceful protests against federal immigration policies in downtown Los Angeles. The anti-ICE protests were largely peaceful, however, the museum suffered vandalism in the wake of the demonstration attended by thousands over three days. The museum’s executive director, Marianna Gatto, spoke with 2UrbanGirls about the significance of the museum and its deep connections supporting immigration rights. “The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) is a museum about immigration; it is an institution led by immigrants and the children of immigrants. The IAMLA…

COMPTON – It’s a great day in Compton as the school district boasts an impressive graduation success rate in Los Angeles County and the state. With a 93% graduation rate in 2024, Compton Unified School District ranks #1 in LA County and #2 in the state among districts of similar size and socioeconomic status. CUSD’s College & Career Indicator (CCI) stands at an impressive 50%, also earning the #1 spot in LA County and the #2 ranking statewide among similar districts. In California, the Department of Education tracks metrics like Graduation Rates and the College & Career Indicator (CCI) to…

Dr. Flojaune Cofer is alleging she was on the receiving end of a bribery call from the head of the California Black Chamber of Commerce president Jay King. At the time of the call, Cofer was running to become the City’s first Black female mayor. Her opponent was former Assembly member Kevin McCarty. At the heart of the alleged call was King seeking Cofer’s support in extending the employment contract of then City Manager Howard Chan who was under scrutiny for being the highest-paid city manager in the state in 2022 and 2023, according to the Sacramento Bee. King is alleged…

Disney Parks is celebrating Black History Month with its popular ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ returning to the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World next month. From captivating performances —including gospel concerts and DISNEY ON BROADWAY performances — to meet-and-greets with beloved characters such as Princess Tiana, there’s so much to enjoy. “Celebrate Gospel” concerts return to the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland Park for two days in 2025, headlined by DOE on February 8 and Melvin Crispell, III on February 15. On both days, the beloved annual event brings together award-winning musical artists and community choirs from across Southern California. Melvin Crispell, III has…

LOS ANGELES — The Echo Theater Company has announced another electrifying three-play season for 2025 that will provoke, entertain and surprise audiences — and further solidify the Echo’s reputation as, per the Los Angeles Times, “the most vital center for offbeat drama in Los Angeles.” The new season opens on March 22 with the world premiere ofFlight. Written by Golden Globe and Princess Grace Award-winning writer Kate Robin and directed by Echo artistic director Chris Fields, Flight will star Peri Gilpin as a retired schoolteacher who hopes to use her recently acquired pilot’s license — and her husband’s Cessna — to better humanity. When she picks up a 16-year-old girl at a…