Author: Emilie St. John

Emilie is a contributing writer for the South Bay Examiner and the Los Angeles Wave newspaper.

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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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INGLEWOOD – The Intuit Dome is preparing to open the doors to a new lounge in early 2026. “Lounge 1888 is a new era of elevated dining and crafted cocktails is coming to Inglewood,” said Dr. Marlo Richardson, the lounge’s owner. “Opening January 2026 inside the iconic Intuit Dome, Lounge 1888 will bring together the spirit of Los Angeles, the energy of game/concert night, and the sophistication of a premium dining and lounge experience,” according to Richardson. In February, the Inglewood City Council approved the creation of the VIP lounge after state law was enacted to allow after-hours service between…

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man who was shot to death at a dispensary in South Los Angeles on October 14. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of Manchester Blvd. to reports of shots fired around 12:43 p.m. Upon arrival, they located a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside the Manchester Wellness Center. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPztoIzEoj9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link He has been identified as 32-year-old Izell Leonard. The dispensary is located across the street from the Danny Bakewell Sr. Primary Center. There is no suspect description…

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INGLEWOOD – Mega Millions jackpot grows to $625 million after no tickets were sold matching all six numbers in Tuesday’s drawing. Two tickets matching five numbers were sold in Arizona and Texas and are worth $1 million each. Both tickets are worth an additional $1 million because the players played the 2x Multiplier option for an additional $1 in some states where the Mega Millions game is played. The Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday are 12, 22, 49, 57, 58, and the Mega number is 19.

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INGLEWOOD – The Inglewood City Council adopted a resolution in support of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), which is in negotiations to receive increased pay and benefits in line with members of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The resolution was spearheaded by District 4 Councilwoman Dionne Faulk who is a strong advocate for women and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. which is rooted in sisterhood. “I want to thank my colleagues for standing in support of the WNBA players for their contract negotiations and hopefully they will be able to strike a deal that…

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LOS ANGELES – A man was shot to death inside a dispensary in South Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of Manchester Blvd. to reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they located a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside the Manchester Wellness Center. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPztoIzEoj9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The dispensary is located across the street from the Danny Bakewell Sr. Primary Center. There is no suspect description at this time. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. A motive for the crime was…

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CARSON – Sweet Red Peach bakery continues its expansion by opening a new South Bay location in the city of Carson. The new location is located at 552 E. Carson Street in Unit #102. The grand opening kicked off with a special appearance by Carson Councilman Jawane Hilton. Store hours: 11AM – 7PM and they accept phone orders by calling (310) 684-1506. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPzmGjlkiEC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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