Author: Emilie St. John

A recently released audit details the harsh realities of how the City’s budget will be impacted should oil production end in Long Beach. The audit released last week details how the City’s budget is dependent on the revenue and how it would impact services should it be eliminated. It is estimated the city will lose between $278 million to $301 million now that Senate Bill 1137 is being implemented by the State of California. “We have to get ahead of these challenges that are facing Long Beach uniquely, and make sure that we are taking this seriously while there is…

LOS ANGELES – Activists are demanding an investigation into a woman’s shooting death after video footage surfaced showing deputies failing to render aid to the dying woman. Raejonette Morgan, 22, was shot multiple times while driving southbound on Vermont Ave. near the 105 freeway on July 2. Morgan succumbed to her injuries on July 4. Morgan’s family, in collaboration with attorney Ben Crump and civil rights activist Najee Ali, director of Project Islamic Hope, held a press conference July 5 calling for her killer to turn themselves and are also seeking a meeting with Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna…

INGLEWOOD – The city of Inglewood introduced its new Interim City Attorney during the regularly scheduled city council meeting held on June 11. The City appointed Rick Olivarez, founding and managing partner of Olivarez Madruga Lemieux O’Neill, LLP (OMLO), to serve in an interim capacity due to the retirement of Ken Campos who departed from his civil service position on June 7. The move by the City could be in conflict with the City Charter, Civil Service Rules, and the Inglewood Municipal Code (IMC0, which governs employees and officers of the City. According to the IMC Section 2-37, “the provisions…

INGLEWOOD – The city of Inglewood presented rapper Mack 10 with the Key to the City during the Juneteenth Father’s Day Festival on June 16. Dedrick Rolison, known professionally as Mack 10, is a long-time Inglewood resident and alumni of Inglewood High School and was honored to be recognized for his charitable contributions to Inglewood’s youth. “I want to thank Mayor Butts and the entire city of Inglewood for showing me so much love and support,” Rolison said.  “Receiving the Key to my city was a dream come true.” Taste of Inglewood, which organizes the annual festival, made the announcement…

The Los Angeles County Probation Department has released the details of a contract with a security company that is tasked with providing services at its juvenile hall facilities. According to the state of California, they are not licensed to do so. The Los Angeles County Probation Department has released the details of a contract with a security company that is tasked with providing services at its juvenile hall facilities. According to the state of California, they are not licensed to do so. According to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Citiguard Inc. used to operate under the name…

During the global COVID-19 pandemic cities had to grapple with balancing the public health crisis while staying business friendly when possible. As most cities pivoted to provide al-fresco dining options for restaurants, Whittier created their own outdoor dining in Uptown which was made a part of the Greenleaf Promenade plan by the council last year. Whittier is planning to invest $20 million into The Greenleaf Promenade project which will include updating utilities such as water meters and more, according to the Whittier Daily News. The Greenleaf Promenade stretches along three blocks of Greenleaf Avenue, from Hadley Street to Wardman Street. The…

Bobbi Althoff hosted a game night in LA to celebrate the launch of the brand-new party game, Fork Milk Kidnap. Nicole Pajer, Bobbi Althoff Bobbi Althoff is a comedian and host of the incredibly viral podcast The Really Good Podcast. Starting her career on TikTok in 2021, Althoff quickly gained massive success with over 11M followers across her social media platforms (TikTok; Instagram; Youtube). In April of 2023, she released her very first episode of The Really Good Podcast which was an instant triumph. She is now regularly at the top of the podcast charts with her interviews obtaining over…

Snoop Dogg, Death Row Records & Hill Beverage Company have announced their new CBD infused drink, Do It Fluid is now available at Total Wine’s across Southern California and available nationwide via a delivery partnership. Do It Fluid, is CBD & THC+CBD infused beverage line launched late last year and 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…

INGLEWOOD – An Inglewood police sergeant is accused of assaulting a resident that was caught on cellphone camera. Kafshi Bennett filed a claim against the City for alleged personal injury; assault, abuse of authority that was denied on the July 11, 2023, regular city council agenda. City Attorney Ken Campos requested settlement authority in the amount of $20,000 which the council approved on April 16. According to the complaint filed on February 14, 2024, Bennett alleged that on Jan 10, 2023, he entered the Inglewood Police Department police station seeking assistance when he encountered Sergeant Bryan Hand who presented in…

INGLEWOOD – The city of Inglewood was awarded a $50,000 fellowship grant from Leland Stanford Junior University (Stanford) on behalf of its Stanford Impact Labs. The grant was awarded to the City of Inglewood for a project entitled Evidence for Policy Fellowship, under the Direction of Economic Development Manager Qiuana Williams. The grant is for a one-year program for California-based city and county governments working for social change. The program includes professional and dedicated staff support which will allow Williams the opportunity to collaborate with university-based scholars to meet impact-driven needs. The funds awarded allows the City to cover staff…