Author: Emilie St. John

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…

COMPTON – State election regulators are investigating allegations that Compton Mayor Emma Sharif violated conflict-of-interest laws. The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) confirmed their office received a complaint regarding the mayor voting in favor of using federal funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to provide Hero Pay for city employees and took the pay herself along with all members of the city council including the City Clerk and City Treasurer. “A sworn complaint against [Compton Mayor] Emma Sharif was opened into an investigation by our Enforcement Division,” said Jay Wierenga, communications director for the FPPC. Sharif…

The Los Angeles County District Attorney is reviewing a complaint that an elected member of the Inglewood city council has a possible conflict of interest related to the City’s trash contract. The review comes after an article detailing the possible conflict appeared on this website. The D.A.’s Public Integrity Division is reviewing the complaint, which alleges Inglewood Councilman Eloy Morales Jr. is possibly in violation of Government Code 1090 for reporting income received from a subsidiary of Consolidated Disposal/Republic Services, who has held a trash contract with the City since 2012, assistant head deputy Bjorn Dodd confirmed on November 16.…

McDonald’s makes it easy for Los Angeles area Latino and Hispanic high school soccer players to showcase their skills in front of college coaches and scouts through Dorado ID camps. Dorado ID Camps are free, one-day camps hosted by McDonald’s that give you the opportunity to showcase your abilities in front of college scouts from some of the best soccer programs in the country. For more than 30 years, McDonald’s has been a proud supporter of soccer moments globally and locally. This year’s Dorado ID camps are driving lasting impact in the Latino and Hispanic community by creating an equitable environment for…

Carla’s presents the first of its kind grocery store that brings together farm fresh produce and unique but sensible food products from celebrated and emerging BIPOC food makers Ariell Ilunga (Credit Katrina Frederick) Ariell Ilunga openend Carla’s Fresh Market in Highland Park on Nov. 15 in a beautifully designed 3,000 square foot market that functions as a neighborhood grocery store. Championing the ethos of a Farmers’ Market, Carla’s Fresh Market provides the northeast Los Angeles community with access to farm-sourced vegetables and fruits, farm-raised meats, and sustainable seafood. “Carla’s Fresh Market has been in the works for several years. What…

INGLEWOOD – The city of Inglewood announced they have achieved a major milestone in receiving federal funding towards the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) project. The City received a positive rating which declares the project eligible for funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program which moves the project closer to groundbreaking. “We thank the FTA for advancing the ITC project as it will not only enhance access to our housing, commercial and world-class sports and entertainment centers, it will provide access to good job opportunities and will lift up Inglewood, the South Bay and the entire region,”…