Inglewood Police Department officers were 1.3 times more likely to stop Black people than white people based on stops per 10,000 residents. Officers stopped people 1,745 times in 2023. By Emma Stiefel | SF Chronicle Passed in 2015, the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) required California police agencies to submit detailed data on every stop their officers made to the California Department of Justice. The law was intended to end identity-based profiling. It also created the RIPA board, which releases an annual report analyzing the data law enforcement agencies submit. RIPA requires law enforcement officers to document information on every person they stop,…
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By Dr. Jose Fierro Every year, Cerritos College serves over 1,800 Black or African American students who come here to build their futures. Ensuring these students have equitable access and opportunities is not only our responsibility but also our mission. We proudly support Senate Bill 1348, landmark legislation that seeks to establish a state-level designation for Black-serving institutions of higher education. With 86% of our students identifying as people of color, advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is essential for increasing success rates among Black, first-generation, and underrepresented students. Our faculty, staff, and administration are dedicated to supporting Black…
By Andrea Chang | LA Times As LeBron James closed in on the NBA’s all-time scoring record last year, Nike wanted a pair of one-of-a-kind sneakers made to commemorate the achievement. Dominic ‘The Shoe Surgeon’ Ciambrone / Instagram The high-profile job didn’t go to an in-house designer. Instead, Nike tapped Dominic Ciambrone. From his manufacturing studio in South Los Angeles, Ciambrone, also known as the Shoe Surgeon, reconstructed a pair of Nike LeBron 20 sneakers using white crocodile leather and gleaming gold flourishes. Across the translucent blue outsoles, Ciambrone scrawled 38,388 — the number of points James scored to break…
By Colleen Shalby | LA Times U.S. officials awarded California nearly $150 million for the construction of more than 9,200 electric vehicle charging ports in an attempt to make zero-emission cars attractive to a wider range of drivers. The bulk of state funds will go to the California Department of Transportation, which will receive $102 million for charging and hydrogen fueling stations for zero-emission vehicles, including trucks, along freight corridors in California, Oregon and Washington. The funds also include $15 million for Los Angeles County, the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to construct more than 1,250…
Carson, California is a city that is thriving, in large part due to the efforts of its mayor and city council. They have worked tirelessly to create a city that values community, diversity, and infrastructure. They have also prioritized the city’s location and events, making it an ideal place to live, work, and visit. One of the key initiatives of these leaders has been to promote economic development in the city. They have worked to attract new businesses and industries to Carson, creating jobs and stimulating the local economy. At the same time, they have also focused on supporting existing…
**The Deadly Consequences of Allowing Bars to Stay Open Until 4 a.m.** Bill Title: Alcoholic beverages: hours of sale: arenas in the City of Inglewood. Since 2013, we have witnessed numerous iterations of bills to extend alcohol sales in California to 4 a.m. This issue has triggered grave concerns and objections by our Los Angeles South Bay residents to the impact on our lives, property, and associated costs resulting from alcohol impaired collisions and accidents. Assembly Bill 3206 resurrects the 4 a.m. issue, and with it, our fears of runaway alcohol harm in the City of Inglewood. By creating an…
INGLEWOOD – A man’s drowning death during a rave held February at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium was ruled accidental despite psychedelic drugs being present in his system. The County released the autopsy report under a Public Records Request which details that 19-year-old Mirai Ashley Shepard died from an accidental drowning but the Toxicology Report indicated he had quantities of LSD in his system that according to his friends “was consumed during the electronic dance music concert featuring DJ Illenium. Electronic dance music concerts are commonly referred to as raves. LA County chooses not to ban raves, EDM music festivals In 2016,…
By Nicole Nixon | Sacramento Bee Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies to begin sweeping homeless encampments on public property, using newfound authority after the U.S. Supreme Court’s OK last month. In an executive order issued Thursday morning, the governor directs agencies to remove encampments that pose a risk to “life, health and safety.” “This executive order directs state agencies to move urgently to address dangerous encampments while supporting and assisting the individuals living in them — and provides guidance for cities and counties to do the same,” Newsom said in a statement. “The state has been hard at work…
INGLEWOOD – The City of Inglewood has announced they selected Elevate Inglewood Partners (“EIP”), a public-private partnership consortium comprised of Plenary Americas US Holdings, Inc. (equity member), Tutor Perini Corporation (lead contractor), Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) (lead designer), Woojin Industrial System Co., Ltd. (automated transit system operator and supplier) and Alternate Concepts, Inc. (lead operations and maintenance contractor) as the Best Value Proposer to construct the Inglewood Transit Connector that will displace dozens of long-time Inglewood businesses. Inglewood business owners speak out against displacement The ITC Project includes design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of a 1.6-mile automated people mover…
The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) proudly welcomes Walmart as its new official sponsor. This partnership highlights Walmart’s commitment to investing in the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the broader African American community. The NBOTB is renowned for celebrating the rich culture and legacy of HBCU marching bands, providing a platform for amplifying the talents of extraordinary student musicians and developing future leaders. As part of its sponsorship, Walmart will enhance the NBOTB experience through various initiatives to support the community and foster growth and development. 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands “Partnering…