Dear 2UrbanGirls, Thank you for reporting on the latest death at the Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles in your article Decomposing body found inside Los Angeles’ infamous Cecil Hotel. Here is a little background – this is the second dead body found at the property since June 28! Matthew Baron Billionaire Slumlord We complained about the smell of the body found on July 9 and nobody did anything about it until we saw maggots. Here are the mattresses they found the body on. Imagine walking out of your room and having to see/smell this while they wait to dispose…
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By Anginette Morgan The family of Raejonette Morgan, who was fatally shot last week in what is believed to be a gang-related incident, is calling for a comprehensive investigation into her death. Raejonette, 22, was an alumnus of Inglewood High School and a dedicated college student studying criminal justice at Los Angeles City College, with dreams of becoming a lawyer. It is believed that Raejonette was not a gang member and that her death was a tragic case of mistaken identity. Raejonette was a bright and ambitious young woman whose life was tragically cut short. She had a passion for…
Dear City of Compton, Recently the Compton Fire Dept threw a “party” for new fire engines that we received.. Yes we are glad the city of Compton has purchased new equipment to better serve the residents. Nevertheless the condition of the humans that actually work here is being ignored. The entire city of Compton knew about the ceremony even before the actual firefighters did Our fire dept has never put in an effort to get funding to feed your firefighters, living people, after we have large scale fire incidents. Either the city of compton residents have personnally gave us food…
Like most of the City and County of Los Angeles, Ladera is amid an upzoning process with its local planning department. Unlike most communities, Ladera is located in three (3) different jurisdictions – L.A. City, L.A. County and Inglewood. That’s okay, Ladera is used to navigating the politics of three (3) different communities. What Ladera is not used to is being treated as less than. Now, despite hearing from hundreds of concerned Ladera residents, and after promising for weeks to attend an in-person community forum to discuss how this zoning will impact Ladera, the L.A. Planning department unilaterally changed its position and now…
by Dwight Thompson, Fields VP | AFSCME Local 685 On June 14, 2024, the Probation Department, in operation with the LA County Office of Education (LACOE), hosted Operation Graduation at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This is an annual event to honor the graduates who have achieved their diplomas while in custody. The Probation Department provided the opportunity to others still in custody to witness the graduation. What could go wrong you ask? This should be a celebrated event. The past foreshadows the present (and the future)… At the 2021 graduation, a fight ensued. The Special Enforcement Operations (SEO) team…
Why isn’t the city of Inglewood letting the citizens of Inglewood know about the increase in crime in the City? The latest headline the Inglewood Police Department didn’t alert the public about is a man nearly having his arm cut off by a machete-wielding psycho who robbed him after attending the Janet Jackson concert. Man may lose his arm following machete attack outside Forum after Janet Jackson concert I saw the Hawthorne and Inglewood police cars racing down Manchester but couldn’t find out what happened. Now it turns out we aren’t safe leaving a concert? You just wrote about Mayor…
APWU Los Angeles Local President has his hands full trying toconduct the Locals business and trying to eradicate the snakes in his administration. Local Executive Treasurer Chiezika” Chez” Nwanyanwu and Clerk Craft Director Charquita Rainey along with Headquarters National Officer Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzales have join forces to undermine President Davis ability to provide the membership with the type of representation the members demand, need and deserve by refusing to turn over the keys to the Local Union office. Article 9 NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS j. All current officers of the Local shall remain in office until9am April 6th of the election year and shall turn over all records, documents, property and instruments to their successors. “Chez” recently contacted Bank of America where Local 64 hastheir accounts and told the bank officers that Dominic Davis is NOT the President even though the members elected him not once but twice in a rerun because the former President Vicki Toliver was not happy…
Hi 2UrbanGirls, The latest article you published Inglewood projecting $35M revenue shortfall for current fiscal year about the City’s finances sparked my curiosity to look further into the Admissions Tax Revenue that was highlighted. According to the City, “Hollywood Park Company [SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theatre] has committed $15 million in Admissions Tax Revenue adjusted for inflation” which appears to be a blatant lie, at best. Why? Well according to the City’s Municipal Code the Admissions Tax rate is set as follows: “In the sum of fifty-six cents ($0.56) upon each admission for which a charge is made to any enclosure, auditorium or…
Dear Neighbors, My name is Ronald Gomez, and I am writing to humbly ask for your vote on November 5, 2024 for the Inglewood School Board, Trustee Area #4. As a former student in the district, I have the passion and deep sense of urgency needed to bring about real meaningful change for our students. Running for the Inglewood School Board is deeply personal to me. I experienced first-hand the historical shortcomings of our educational system. As a young kid attending Inglewood schools, my classmates and I were robbed of equitable learning opportunities. And today, our predominantly Black and Latino…
By Steve Williams My alignment with the Republican Party surprises many people. As a man of Black, Filipino, and Mexican heritage, raised in the multicultural streets of Los Angeles, I am often asked, “Why are you a Republican?” Well, it’s rooted in a profound commitment to principles that guide my political beliefs. Far beyond a betrayal of my race, my Republican identity is a celebration of autonomy and an affirmation of my deeply held beliefs in individual liberty, economic freedom, and personal responsibility. These are not abstract ideals but serve as guiding stars illuminating my worldview and shaping my vision…
Please post this so that the members of the Greater Los Angeles Local 64 will know that the Clerk Craft Director refused to appear for an arbitration hearing. If any of this needs to be verified I can be contacted directly. On April 24 ,2024 Charquita Rainey Clerk Craft Director was notified by the Local President Dominic Davis through her official union email that she was being summoned as the APWU witness for grievant Elizabeth Johnson Notice of Removal dated September 18.2023,9am. at the LAPDC before Arbitrator Sheri Ross. Rainey was/is the APWU step 2 designee, and her testimony was…
The Los Angeles County Probation Department is in shambles after many years of outsiders attempting to mend a broken system. This includes the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, The Los Angeles Probation Oversight Commissioners, and The Los Angeles County Probation Department Management. The system is broken because our underprivileged communities are broken. Before an adolescent enters any probation facility, they have already experienced some form of childhood trauma. If the above-named agencies truly care about the youth they serve, why is this experience not addressed? Their trauma seems to all fall on the Probation Department. How can we educate and…
Chief Rosa of the LA County Probation Department has made statements regarding improvements in the safety and state compliance of the department’s juvenile facilities. However, there has been NO observable change, with ongoing issues exacerbated by the demotion of DPOlls, terminations, officers placed on administrative leave, and resignations. There are concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest in the approval of departmental initiatives by the Board of Supervisors (BOS), including JCOD, DYD, and various CBOs. These actions have led to a loss of trust in the probation system, compounded by political agendas. The BOS appointed Chief Rosa to reduce the number…
Hello 2UrbanGirls, I am a probation officer. As I listened to the BOS meeting on 5/14/2024 there was a lot which was NOT said. It would be great if you actually spoke to the people who actually do the job instead of our leaders who are not in touch with what we do. The County specs for Detention Services Officers (DSOs) states: (s)he shall gain and maintain control of the unit. Probation has taken away the tools of the DSO and expect the DSO to function. The minors/adults in our care have NO CONSEQUENCES! They can do as they please whenever they want to.…
By Ken Billups A game-changer in sustainable arena design and community impact, Intuit Dome topples all categories in innovative sports architecture. Design features like a unique gridshell enclosure, a 38,375-square-foot halo-shaped LED board, five full-size courts, a commitment to carbon neutrality, and much more make Intuit Dome an iconic sports and entertainment venue. Ken Billups attends the Inglewood Unified School District: College and Career Fair at the Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center last fall. Although an extraordinary level of innovation and attention to detail has informed the design of the internal aspects of the Intuit Dome program, its…