Author: 2UrbanGirls

All of this started in approximately November 2020 after I was invited to an interview about water contamination in our local water supply by a local progressive journalist. His name is Rodolfo Cortez-Barragan. He was interested in interviewing me about AB 756 a bill recently passed by the California legislature…

Sheriff Alex Villanueva made an appearance at various National Night Out celebrations including the city of Compton. National Night Out is an annual event that brings the community and law enforcement together and is celebrated nationwide. Facebook/Compton Sheriff’s Station The Sheriff’s department and the City’s previous mayor were at odds…

Nov. 11, 2022 through Jan. 8, 2023Special shows, like a holiday-themed “World of Color,” decorations, and treats will festoon both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure Disneyland Resort will once again transform into The Merriest Place on Earth for the holiday season, Nov. 11, 2022, through Jan. 8, 2023! I, for…

Dear 2UrbanGirls, Hi I Don’t know if this might be relevant I live in OC and every day I see this person driving city of Inglewood vehicles on the 91 fwy. In other words why are taxpayers picking up the tab for this individual to be using these vehicles as…

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments and the CivicSpark AmeriCorps program are seeking emerging professionals who want to gain real-world experience, launch a social purpose career, and make a lasting impact in communities! There are fellowship openings for Climate Action projects. The Fellow will engage with key stakeholders and help agencies…

LOS ANGELES – A Corona man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges in connection with a scheme to submit false loan applications that brought him more than $6.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds.            Muhammad Noor Ul Ain Atta, 39, pleaded guilty to…

Get In-Person Registration Assistance Beginning August 8 with Extended Hours Registration is open for all students at Compton College for the fall 2022 semester, which begins on August 20, 2022, with in-person, online, and hybrid classes available. The college is currently offering extended hours for in-person and online assistance with…

The Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act encompasses over 50 proposals aimed at protections against wildfires and droughts and mitigation efforts for communities impacted by climate disasters WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán’s (CA-44) Climate Justice Grants Act to support community driven climate solutions in environmental justice communities was passed by…

ADELANTO, Calif. – The Burning Treez Festival will take over the Adelanto Stadium on August 27th with renowned hip hop and R&B artists gracing the stage, headlined by Ludacris, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, Too $hort, Kurupt, and other legendary lyricists. In the parking lot, the Raider Nation will hold…

ADELANTO, Calif. – Authorities have arrested a teen in connection with with robbing victims after luring them into residential areas. Terral Hall, 18, was arrested Tuesday after an incident occurred about 12:05 p.m. in the 185000 block of Casaba Road, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Hall was booked at…

LOS ANGELES – Three people have been shot on the 105 freeway westbound near Central Ave. according to authorities around 6:30 p.m. According to a 911 report, a person in a black Kia was seen firing from the window of the sedan.  The Kia then crashed into the center divider.…

Back in the 1960’s, before I was thought of, Dorothy Randle and her big sister Willie Mae Randle purchased a house on the east side of Inglewood. When they moved in with two growing boys in tow, I am sure they felt they had arrived. Long gone were the days…

INGLEWOOD – The law firm of Miller Barondess is seeking excessive legal fees from the city’s treasurer in an ongoing matter between the City and its long-time treasurer. Wanda Brown brought a lawsuit against the City after the council retaliated against her for publicly discussing the city’s finances and an…

Happy Summer! I hope you are enjoying your vacations and family time. There will be a Recall election for District 4 ONLY on October 19 AND a CITYWIDE Vote for the Cannabis Initiative on October 19. Let’s look at a timeline of how we got here: September 2019 – A…

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – What was initially reported as an active shooting at Moreno Valley College turned out to be the end of a police chase. The campus put out a community alert that described the pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended on the campus and what students saw was…