Inglewood Celebrates The Life And Accomplishments Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 14, 2016
The commemorative service will take place at The Tabernacle with a March ending at the ‘Fabulous Forum’.
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NFL Coming to Inglewood
January 14, 2016
The NFL will return to the Southland, with National Football League owners approving plans this week for the St. Louis Rams to move to a proposed stadium in Inglewood, with an option for the Chargers to share the facility if the team can’t reach a viable stadium deal in San Diego. The decision, made on a 30-2 vote by league owners in Houston, marks a long-awaited return of the NFL to the Los Angeles area, which hasn’t had a team since 1994. The decision also opens the door for the city and county of San Diego to reopen negotiations
LRS Plumbing, City Officials and Other Organizations Celebrate ‘Season Of Giving’
January 13, 2016
‘Tis the season for giving and continuing to spread joy after the holidays are LRS Plumbing – a family owned and operated plumbing business proudly serving Los Angeles communities since 1997. As part of their ongoing philanthropy efforts, LRS Plumbing started “Our Season of Giving” to give back to their community by providing services free of charge to a needing person/family.
Protesters Shut Down 405
December 29, 2015
Nine protesters were arrested last week for staging a demonstration on the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway in Inglewood, spray-painting slogans on the pavement and forcing a roughly 20-minute closure of the roadway on a busy holiday-getaway travel day. The protest began at 1:27 p.m. on the southbound 405 Freeway near Manchester Boulevard, said Sgt. Paul Peterson of the West Los Angeles California Highway Patrol Office. “They painted names, words and slogans including `Black Lives Matter’ on the surface of all five lanes of pavement,” Peterson said. They used several colors of spray paint. The graffiti also included the word
Airport And Inglewood Officials Tour 2,000th Inglewood Home To Receive Sound Insulation In 2015
December 23, 2015
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Executive Director Deborah Flint, City of Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., and Inglewood City Manager Artie Fields recently toured the 2,000th Inglewood home to complete sound insulation work in 2015.
Steve Bradford Inducted Into Gardena Wall of Fame
October 15, 2015
Bradford honored for dedicated years of service to Gardena On Sat., Oct. 10, lawmaker Steven Bradford was officially inducted into the Gardena Wall of Fame at Gardena City Hall. Gardena Mayor Paul Tanaka officiated the outdoor ceremony that took place on the lawn adjacent to city hall and was attended by Board of Equalization Chairman Jerome Horton and his wife Inglewood City Clerk Yvonne Horton among others. Former Gardena Mayor Donald Dear and Reverend John and Nancy Ward joined Bradford as this year’s honorees. The first African-American elected to serve on the city’s council, Steve Bradford spent 12 years serving
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Appoints State Administrator for Inglewood Unified School District
September 23, 2015
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson appointed Dr. Vincent Matthews as State Administrator for the Inglewood Unified School District. “As we enter a new phase in the path towards local control, building on a strong financial foundation with robust academic programs is my priority,” Torlakson said. “There are very few leaders who have led districts under state receivership and Dr. Matthews is one of them. His experience and passion are the right fit at the right time for the Inglewood school community.” Matthews most recently served as superintendent of the San Jose Unified School District. Prior to that, He
Orleans and York deli hoping to participate in Taste of Soul
August 13, 2015
Orleans and York is all about bringing Southern California the best of the best food from both New Orleans and New York. They were able to do just that when the participated in last years’ Taste of Soul, the first festival the deli ever participated in. “Last years’ Taste of Soul was really cool because we got a lot of different people that came out that didn’t know about us, so it was good exposure,” said co sibling owner Jasmine Othman. Orleans and York deli is a family owned business ran by siblings. The deli name was inspired by the
COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS LAUNCH LET ME LIVE: #MYLIFEMATTERS PEACE RALLY
August 4, 2015
A large crowd of community members, social activists, preachers and children gathered at the Park and Ride on Crenshaw Boulevard and 120th Street to bring awareness to the senseless gun violence impacting families and children in Los Angeles and abroad. The rally, which called for peace and social resolve through unity, faith, and prayer, sought to eradicate the cloud of darkness hovering over Los Angeles communities.
Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr., Leading the city into a Better Tomorrow
July 23, 2015
Inglewood mayor James T. Butts Jr., discusses city project updates and the State of the city Adrdress
State Trustee at Inglewood Unified School Announces Resignation
July 8, 2015
Dr. Don Brann announced his resignation as the State Trustee. No specific time line was provided for the effective date of his departure.
Mayor James Butts Responds to City Decapitation Rumors
July 8, 2015
Inglewood Mayor James Butts is dismissing rumors that there are multiple other cases like the murder of Robert Hollis, who was found decapitated in his apartment.
NFL Searches for Temporary Stadium in Los Angeles
July 2, 2015
The National Football League is conducting a search for a temporary stadium in the Los Angeles Area, it was reported. The league on June 25 began issuing proposal requests to multiple venues in Southern California, including the Coliseum and Rose Bowl, with the intent of securing a temporary home for one or more teams for the 2016 season in the event of a return to the market, the Los Angeles Times reported in an article posted on its website. Chris Hardart, NFL vice president of corporate development, confirmed the process of issuing requests has begun, The Times reported. “It is
