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In celebration of Women’s History Month we are bringing a woman who works primarily behind the scenes, front and center to talk about all things public relations. Holly Baird, is the founder and owner of The Source PR, a Public Relations Agency committed to elevating the sophistication and quality of their client’s media footprint and mitigating reputational damage through creative narrating and strategic communication campaigns. Baird is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, and majored in TV/Film Journalism with a minor in criminal justice but chose to go into the public relations sector despite it not being on her…

INGLEWOOD – The Inglewood Unified School District announced the closure of five schools at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Residents protest closure of Warren Lane Elementary School. (Credit: 2UrbanGirls) The announcement was made by County Administrator Dr. James Morris during a live video address on March 20. According to Morris, the shutdown is due to a decline in enrollment. “These are not easy decisions to make,” Morris said in a statement. “The time has come to make decisions. The data tells the story and the time for action is now.” Morris cited enrollment projects through the 2029 school…

PepsiCo has announced the return of its Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition – a program that focuses on driving growth for emerging Hispanic-owned CPG food and beverage businesses that are better for the planet and people by providing grants, mentorship and other invaluable resources. “We are so excited to launch year two of the program to be a catalyst of growth for emerging Hispanic-owned ventures in the food and beverage industry,” said Esperanza Teasdale, Vice President & General Manager, Hispanic Business Unit, PepsiCo Beverages North America. “Last year’s program was a reciprocal exchange of learning. Mentors provided mentees with invaluable business…

INGLEWOOD – The City has indicated crime is up significantly around the Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District (ISED) according to documents related to a Special Use Permit (SUP) application scheduled for a Public Hearing on February 7. LA-based pizza concept Social Pies is scheduled to have their application heard for approval to allow the on-site service of alcohol and beer. The Planning Commission Agenda Report takes into account the number of existing alcohol licenses issued in the immediate area and crime statistics for the subject site. “In the subject Crime Report District (CRD) No. 1-27, the crime rate increased from 26 incidents…

INGLEWOOD – A second man has died after drowning in the lake at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has identified Mirai Shepard, 19, as the deceased. KABC7 reported, a Shepard died after drowning in the lake outside of SoFi Stadium. According to the Inglewood Police Department, officers and security officials assigned to work the event taking place at the venue Friday night, ILLENIUM: TRILOGY LOS ANGELES, saw the man walking into the lake and then swimming further in. “As he continued to swim, he went underwater and did not resurface,” the department said in…

COMPTON – The city of Compton held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Artesia Bridge on Jan. 17 in anticipation of its reopening. “After 3 years of perseverance, today marks the beginning of a new chapter for the City of Compton. The Artesia Bridge has been a lifeline for our community, and its repair is a testament to our collective commitment to progress,” stated Compton Mayor Emma Sharif. The bridge was closed in late 2020 due to a fire of unknown origin. The closure of the Artesia Bridge has had a profound impact on public safety, goods movement, and the local…

INGLEWOOD – The city of Inglewood has revised its construction cost estimates along with pushing back the proposed opening date of the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC). Although the ITC was anticipated to begin service for the 2028 Olympics, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has pushed that date to 2030 after pledging half the construction costs “It’s [ITC] is going to improve the fan experience,” said Inglewood Mayor James Butts, who has championed the project. “Fans, our residents, and the employees deserve affordable and efficient transit options. This system will be good for the environment. It will again create jobs.” The…

COMPTON – The Compton Fire Department’s political action team have released their endorsements for the upcoming March 5 election. The fire department have been relentless in their quest to have adequate facilities and equipment to perform their duties and have spoken out during the weekly city council meetings to keep the public abreast of the situation. The Compton Firefighters L2216 political action team have been working diligently to create a positive impact for the future of the City of Compton and your Compton Fire Department. They have reached out to certified candidates whom are running for the upcoming election and…

COMPTON – Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna released the name of a juvenile suspect during a press conference held in Compton, California Jan. 23. The Sheriff, along with members of the Compton City Council, assembled outside of the Compton Sheriff’s Station to announce the arrest of four additional individuals who ransacked a Compton bakery after ramming a stolen car through the building on Jan. 2. “Once the gate was breached, numerous individuals were observed on camera entering and burglarizing the business,” Luna said at a news conference Tuesday. It was then that Luna released the juvenile’s name. The department…

COMPTON – 33 unhoused people were moved off of Compton streets during a special operation on Jan. 12. The goal of the Pathway Home Operation was to move people experiencing homelessness off the streets of Compton and into safe interim housing, where they will receive supportive services and other resources that will enable them to transition out of homelessness and into permanent housing. Compton Mayor Emma Sharif was on hand for the operation and thanked all of the agencies responsible for moving the unhoused off the streets and into safe housing. “My office had the opportunity to attend the Pathway…