Author: Emilie St. John

LOS ANGELES – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has indicted 30 Los Angeles County probation officers over fights in the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. The letter dated February 18, 2025, orders the recipients to report to court on March 3rd at 8:00 a.m. at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles. “This letter is an indictment meaning these folks are indicted and prosecuted,” said Tom Yu, a former sheriff’s deputy turned attorney who represents police officers, federal agents, prosecutors, and CCW holders in the State of California and the District of Columbia in administrative, civil, and…

WEST COVINA – One person is dead and multiple people were injured in a two-vehicle crash early Friday morning. West Covina Police Department officers and West Covina Fire Department personnel responded to a two-car traffic collision in the 1700 block of W. Puente Ave and N. Orange Ave around 12:17 a.m. Once firefighters and officers arrived on the scene, they located two vehicles with multiple people trapped in both vehicles. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.instagram.com/p/DGVeXl8sI5q/ Their identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. A total of 3 to 4 people were transported…

LOS ANGELES – A man is in custody after a reported shooting in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles late Wednesday night. Los Angeles Police Department officers with the Central Division responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 5th Street and San Pedro Street around 11:55 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the sidewalk. He was taken to a local hospital in an unknown condition. https://www.instagram.com/p/DGSdcOcRAJ6/ Officers located the suspect a short time later at the intersection of Los Angeles and Alameda Streets. The suspect was shot with…

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…