INGLEWOOD – The Inglewood Permits & Licenses will discuss changes to routes for pedicab operators on October 23. The public is invited to attended the meeting. Location: Inglewood City Hall in Community Room ATime: 2:00 P.M. Inglewood pedicab operators currently drive along regular city streets as they use vehicles that have license plates affixed to the rear of them. There are currently no regulations requiring neither operators nor passengers to wear helmets as a safety precaution given the uptick in car accidents within the Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District. To view the current ordinance governing pedicabs click here.
Author: Emilie St. John
Emilie St. John
Emilie is a contributing writer for the South Bay Examiner and the Los Angeles Wave newspaper.
INGLEWOOD – Earvin “Magic” Johnson will host his annual Holiday Hope event in Inglewood on Saturday, November 22 at Faithful Central Bible Church. The event is scheduled to run for three hours in the parking lot of the church where families would be gifted food and toys donated by the generosity of donors and sponsors including Johnson’s Foundation, Feed the Children, Mattel, Cricket, Starbucks, and others. “I’m inspired to give back because of my mother,” said Johnson, before the start of the event. “During Thanksgiving, my mother would make enough food to help other families in our neighborhood and my…
INGLEWOOD – West Basin Municipal Water District will hold a rain barrel giveaway at Morningside High School on November 1st. Inglewood Councilwoman Gloria Gray holds the distinct honor of not only being on the Inglewood City Council but also an elected member of the West Basin board of directors which prevents her from voting on water related items that contribute to increased water residents for most Inglewood residents. Councilwoman Gray will be up for relection for BOTH elected seats and according to case precedent, she is not allowed to hold seats that conflict with each other. If you are interested…
The life of an immigrant isn’t easy, and this story about two brothers seeking to find their way is masterfully told in ‘littleboy/littleman’ playing at the Geffen Playhouse through November 2. L-R: Marlon Alexander Vargas and Alex Hernandez. (Photo: Jeff Lorch) Brothers Bastian Monteyero (Alex Hernandez) and Fíto Palomino (Marlon Alexander Vargas) are fighting for their identity as Nicaraguan immigrants. One taking on their mother’s surname and the other assimiliating to American culture by adopting a more “white” sounding name, the two clash over their idea of the “American Dream” Written by Rudi Goblen ‘littleboy/littleman’ drills down on the fundamental differences between…
By Emilie St. John INGLEWOOD – Inglewood voters are scheduled to take up the legality of fireworks after the Inglewood City Council overturned their desire earlier this year. The Inglewood City Council members listen to the staff report before voting to allow residents to weigh in on proposed fireworks ordinance during the September 30, 2025, city council meeting. 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. Nonprofit…
COMPTON – A man was shot to death inside a Compton beauty supply store Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies with the Compton Station responded to reports of shots fired in the 1300 block of E. Alondra Ave. around 3:30 p.m. According to witnesses, the man was believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis when he entered Pink Beauty Supply Store. According to videographers on the scene, a female shopper then pulled out a handgun and shot and killed the victim. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. There are no…
INGLEWOOD – The Powerball jackpot grows to $304 million after no tickets were sold matching all six numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing. Three tickets were sold matching five numbers and are worth $1 million each, according to lottery officials. The tickets were sold in Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The ticket sold in Pennsylvania is worth an additional $1 million, for a total prize of $2 million, because the winner played the Power Play option for an additional $1. The winning numbers in Saturday’s Powerball drawing are 13, 11, 27, 40, 58 and the Powerball number is 10.
INGLEWOOD – The Inglewood City Council will begin the process of relocating long-time business in preparation of the construction of the 1.6 mile automated Inglewood Transit Connector. The City Council accepted $149,540,000 in grant funds under the Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), during the October 21 city council meeting.1 “Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget to include $149,540,000 (TIRCP Grant), to reflect $125,000,000 in funding to be used to acquire real property, facilitate relocation activities, and other eligible expenses associated with implementing the ITC Real Estate Program and $24,540,000 for Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) to initiate…
The Bobbi Kristina Serenity House proudly celebrated the success of its Sixth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, a signature event dedicated to raising awareness and support for survivors of domestic violence. Bobby Brown and Alicia Etheredge-Brown, founders of the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House, are pictured with board members of the BKSH Foundation during the Sixth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament. The tournament took place on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the beautiful Tierra Rejada Golf Club in Moorpark, California, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Hosted by powerhouse couple and world-renowned entertainer Bobby Brown and entrepreneur phenom Alicia Etheredge-Brown, the event brought together celebrities, community leaders, sponsors, and…
ARCADIA – The SuperLotto Plus jackpot grows to $8 million after no tickets were sold matching all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing, according to California Lottery officials. One ticket was sold matching five numbers in Arcadia at a liquor store in the 1000 block of Santa Anita Ave. It is worth $26,056. The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing are: 2, 18, 21, 31, 39 and the Mega number is 4. The next drawing will be held on Saturday, October 18.