“As a Black man who watched the George Floyd take his last breath while the 200 lb. weight of a police officer was leveraged on his neck for 8 minutes, I was overwhelmed with pain and anger. George repeatedly pleaded that he could not breathe as two other officers held him down in that fatal position. Another Minneapolis officer watched as his body succumbed to the attack and went limp.
“What’s On Your Mind” aims to address mental health issues affecting individuals, families and the community. The free forum, sponsored by the nonprofit, Lifting The Veil, Inc., Carson Mayor Pro Tem Cedric Hicks and the city of Carson, takes place on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center, 801 E. Carson St., in Carson. Free continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Co-sponsors include Drew Child Development Corporation, L.A. County Probation Department, Bulletin Displays LLC, Wayfinders (formerly the Junior Blind of America), Phillips 66, Antioch University and Choura Venue Services. “The
Last Thursday, October 10, 2019, the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced that following a nationwide search, former Assistant Sheriff of the County of Los Angeles Cecil Rhambo has been selected as the new Chief of Airport Police. Upon completion of a background investigation, he will replace and report directly to David L. Maggard, who was named Deputy Executive Director for Law Enforcement and Homeland Security this summer after serving as Chief of Airport Police for three years.
Nine barbershops throughout L.A. County will help welcome the public to free health screenings, including for blood glucose and blood pressure.
On Thursday, May 3, 2018 a press conference was held at the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper announcing the support of former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for Governor. Villaraigosa was surrounded by faith and community leaders, and local prominent political leaders from the City of Carson, Inglewood, and Compton.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Board of Directors voted July 11 to award a $13.9 million contract for the construction of an advanced water treatment demonstration facility at the Sanitation Districts’ Joint Water Pollution Control Plant.
The city of Carson unveiled a memorial wall at city hall dedicated to the memories of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s (LASD) deputies who selflessly served the community of Carson and gave the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and well-being of residents.
The city’s paid internship program has been developed to provide current and freshly graduated students with the opportunity to gain both academic and practical experience working in local government