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Hawthorne
Hawthorne Parks and Recreation Foundation Awards 100 Summer Swim Lesson Scholarships
July 3, 2024
Continuing its mission to empower youth, the Hawthorne Parks and Recreation Foundation announces the continuation of its Summer Swim Lesson Scholarships.
City of Hawthorne Debuts New 311 Service
February 22, 2024
MyHawthorne311 is a revolutionary platform designed to empower residents, businesses, and visitors to report local issues, ask questions, and monitor resolutions conveniently, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Hawthorne’s National Night Out Event Strengthens Community Bonds
August 24, 2023
On Tuesday, August 1, the City of Hawthorne hosted a vibrant and engaging National Night Out event at Memorial Park. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., residents, local businesses, schools, and community organizations gathered to celebrate this annual tradition that fosters police-community partnerships and cultivates a stronger sense of neighborhood camaraderie.
Pastor Collins and Calvary Baptist Aim to Meet Needs of the Community
May 18, 2023
To the Rev. Dr. Hosea Collins, the definition of ministry is simple. He says, “Ministry isn’t ministry if it isn’t serving the needs of people.”
Gregory Allen Shumate Passes Away
March 9, 2023
Gregory Allen Shumate passed away on January 26, after a short illness. He was 61-years-old.
McKinnor Becomes 12th Member of State’s Black Caucus
July 7, 2022
First introduced by Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) in January, Assembly Bill (AB) 1743, would require planning agencies to include in their annual reports the number of units that have received a certificate of occupancy in the prior year.
Langford Named WRD Division One Director
February 17, 2022
Joy Langford has been appointed as director of Division One by the board of directors of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California.
Man who drove truck onto sidewalk gets beaten, dies near LA
October 12, 2021
A man died after he tried to hit people on a sidewalk with his truck, crashed against a building and then was pulled out and beaten by the group in Southern California, authorities said.
The man was asked to leave a business in Hawthorne early Saturday and then argued with someone while walking to his truck, said Lt. Hugo Reynaga of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Leader of Pharmacy Robbery Crew Sentenced to Prison
September 29, 2021
A Lynwood man was sentenced today to 20 years behind bars for running a crew that committed 15 armed robberies of independent, mom-and-pop pharmacies across Southern California, with the intent of illegally selling the stolen prescription medication. Tyrome “Boobie” Lewis, 26, was found guilty in June of all eight felony charges he faced. Lewis has been in federal custody since his arrest in July 2019, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Hawthorne Woman, Boyfriend Charged in 7-Year-Old Girl’s Death
September 15, 2021
A Hawthorne woman and her boyfriend are facing murder and other charges stemming from the death of the woman’s 7-year-old daughter, authorities announced today. The girl’s mother, Ida Helen Brockman, 30, is charged with one count each of murder and child abuse resulting in death, while her boyfriend, Malachi Xavier Whalen, 29, is charged with one count each of murder, torture and assault on a child causing death.
Sen. Steven Bradford Commits to Building Upon Weber’s Legacy as Next Black Caucus Chair
January 7, 2021
Last week, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) elected Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) chair of the group comprised of African Americans serving in State Legislature.
Bradford, 60, who is the longest serving member in the caucus and the only African American member in the California Senate, is succeeding the CLBC’s outgoing chair Dr. Shirley N. Weber (D-San Diego).
Waters Announces Over $1 Billion in Paycheck Protection Program Loans
October 1, 2020
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, released a district data sheet which summarizes Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) data provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding loans made to businesses in Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Los Angeles, Playa Vista, and Torrance. Over one billion dollars in PPP loans were awarded to 10,750 businesses within Congresswoman Waters’ congressional district.
Waters Announces Over $1 Billion in Paycheck Protection Program Loans
September 24, 2020
PPP Loans Awarded to 10,750 CA-43 Businesses in Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Los Angeles, Playa Vista, and Torrance Areas
Rep. Maxine Waters Keynotes California Statewide Black Graduation
June 25, 2020
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) served as the virtual keynote speaker for more than 2,500 African American graduates from 24 colleges across the state of California on Friday, June 19. The virtual graduation was organized by students and one of the founders of Brunch 2 Bomb, Adrienne Reed, as a salute to Black graduates in the Class of 2020 who were not able to have traditional graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic.