Author: Emilie St. John

INGLEWOOD – Sen. Laura Richardson has come out in support of police officers wearing body cameras after a man died in custody of the Inglewood Police Department last month. Sen. Richardson responded to request for comment as activists have held demonstrations demanding officers be outfitted with body worn cameras after the death of 37-year-old Bryan Bostic on Mar. 10. “First, I want to express my condolences to the family,” said Sen. Richardson. “ Anytime a loved one is no longer in our presence, it is always painful— so I pray that the family, friends and community are comforted.” Richardson explained…

California has received nearly $100 million in federal funds for security measures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup games while an Inglewood lawmaker seeks to create a new bill outlawing personal drones near sports venues INGLEWOOD – President Donald Trump is threatening to send federal officers to the World Cup games this summer after the states hosting the games received $625 million in federal funds for security-related measures. “We’re going to have to do something when it comes World Cup time, and we’re going to have to force ourselves upon them, which we have the right to do because we…

INGLEWOOD – Inglewood lawmaker Asm. Tina McKinnor has unveiled her 2026 legislative package that includes a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at reducing costs, increasing transparency and protecting renters from exploitative practices. Additionally, her package focuses on public safety issues addressing personal use of drones, telemcommunications and expanding access to public notices. Three of the bills — AB 1963, AB 2350, and AB 2616—targets systemic barriers that make it harder for Californians to secure and maintain safe, affordable housing. “California renters are being squeezed at every turn—from application fees to predatory lending to unsafe living conditions,” said Assemblymember McKinnor. “This…

INSIDE THE CITY (ITC) – Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will take the stage Wednesday evening at SoFi Stadium for the first of two scheduled shows in Inglewood, marking one of his most prominent U.S. performances in years following backlash over past antisemitic remarks. The 24-time Grammy winner announced last month the two-night residency at the Inglewood venue. The shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday and again Friday. Inglewood activists have staged protests throughout the City’s sports and entertainment district, declaring “INGLEWOOD IS NOT SAFE” [view video footage] after Bryan Bostic died in police custody during an alleged…

INSIDE THE CITY (ITC) – The Inglewood City Council approved spending $14 million on a shuttered school to allegedly turn it into a “park,” and if you believe that…well, you aren’t paying attention to the City’s actions. Woman walks past 150 N. Market Street, which remains vacant while it awaits an affordable housing project to be built by Thomas Safran & Associates. (Photo: 2 Urban Girls) Many vacant parcels around the City have been earmarked for housing projects that aren’t being built. In the case of the shuttered Worthington Elementary School in the 11100 block of S. Yukon Ave., it…

SOUTH OF THE 10 – Inglewood Mayor James Butts has declared he will run for re-election despite the groundswell building against his leadership as it relates to the Inglewood Police Department. Bryan Bostic died during a traffic stop less than a mile away from the Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District that houses the Kia Forum, SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome and YouTube Theatre that generates millions in revenue for the City. A digital billboard in Inglewood, California. Digital billboards installed around the entertainment and sports venues blare messaging that they “work 24/7 to provide millions” to fund the Inglewood Police Department that harasses and raids local businesses whose video surveillance systems capture…

CARSON – The City of Carson invites the community to its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 4. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Carson Event Center located at 801 E. Carson Street. Highlights: Live PerformancesEnjoy seasonal music by The Holiday Carolers and a special performance by the Enrichment Modern Dance Group, bringing festive cheer to the evening. Family ActivitiesChildren and families will have the opportunity to write letters to Santa, get creative at the holiday craft station, and enjoy light refreshments provided for all attendees. Tree Lighting CeremonyThe evening will…

INGLEWOOD – The Inglewood City Council is expected to terminate a Disposition and Development Agreement for a planned mixed-use development at 317 S. La Brea Ave. The termination agreement was uploaded to the City’s website in preparation for the October 28 city council meeting. JZA Architecture The developer is citing “the COVID-19 pandemic and changing market conditions, the Developer, despite its reasonable efforts, has been unable to commence and cause the construction and development of the Project in accordance with the time frames established in the Schedule of Performance (Attachment 3 of the DDA) and the development scope established in…

A woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a Hawthorne sports bar back in July. Dionna Phylow, who was arrested on Oct. 10, pleaded not guilty to the charges in Airport Superior Court on Oct. 14, according to court records. Amber LaFlora, 37, was pronounced dead in the sports bar parking lot, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. on July 18 in the 11000 block of Inglewood Avenue, where officers from the Hawthorne Police Department found the victim in the strip mall’s parking lot suffering…

SACRAMENTO – California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the reappointment of Ana Cubas, to the California Law Revision Commission, where she has served since 2019. The California Law Revision Commission is an independent state agency created by statute in 1953. It assists the Legislature and Governor by examining California law and recommending needed reforms. Cubas has been an Adjunct Professor for the Los Angeles Community College District since 2017, the Founder and President of the Latina Public Service Academy since 2014, and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ana Cubas Consulting LLC., since 2013. She was a Government Affairs Manager at Vanir…