Author: Emilie St. John

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.

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…

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…