Author: Emilie St. John

INGLEWOOD – No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. One Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold matching five numbers in Colorado. The ticket is worth $2 million because the winner played the 2X Multiplier option for an additional $1 in some states where the Mega Millions game is played. The numbers in Tuesday evening’s draw of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery are 16, 23, 39, 46, 55 and the Mega number is 12. The estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing is $302 million.

LOS ANGELES – It is being reported that the former chair of the California Democratic Party has passed away. The news was shared on the social media account of political strategist Mike Trujillo. https://twitter.com/mikehtrujillo/status/1934753423259533714?s=46 Bauman was, until 2018, the chair of the California Democratic Party. Previously he served as the vice chair of the state party (2009–2017) and chair of the Los Angeles Democratic Party (2000–2017), and was known for his influence in Los Angeles County Democratic politics. He resigned as head of the California Democratic Party on November 29, 2018, following sexual misconduct allegations. https://2urbangirls.com/2018/11/breaking-california-dem-party-chair-eric-bauman-accused-of-sexual-assault-harassment/ After the allegations surfaced, the…

SAN JOSE – The homeless in one California city will face arrest if they refuse housing according to a recent city council meeting held in the city of San Jose. The members of the San Jose City Council voted 9-2 on June 10 to criminalize being homeless if they refuse three offers of shelter, in violation of trespassing laws. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, introduced the proposal, which is among the stricter anti-encampment laws introduced since the Supreme Court in 2023 made it simpler for cities to ban homeless people from camping on public property. According to Mahan, the City…

COMPTON – Compton College celebrated its newest nursing graduate students with a pinning ceremony held on June 11. “Nursing is a profession that impacts so many people’s lives,” said Compton College Interim Associate Dean of Nursing Wanda Coleman-Morris to the graduates. “As a nurse, I encourage you to look beyond the illness or injury and embrace the humanity of everyone who crosses your path. Every patient is unique; their stories, fears, hopes and dreams are distinctive, as well. It is your duty to listen attentively, offer solace and provide care that goes beyond physical, embracing the emotional and spiritual aspects…

LOS ANGELES – A man was found dead on the train tracks for the Metro K Line early Monday morning. Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 4300 block of S. Crenshaw Blvd. to reports of a person down on the tracks at 7:02 a.m. https://2urbangirls.com/2025/06/inglewood-to-schedule-public-hearing-july-8-to-rezone-vacant-lot-across-from-metro-k-line-on-la-colina-drive/ Upon arrival, one deceased person was found down on the tracks at the K Line Leimert Park Station platform, according Lyndsey Lantz, department spokesperson. The victim had fallen onto the tracks at the Leimert Park Station platform and was run over by a train. Metro patrons captured the scene on social media and indicated…

INGLEWOOD – No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in Saturday’s Powerball drawing. One ticket was sold matching five numbers in Indiana and is worth $1 million. The numbers drawn in Saturday evening’s Powerball lottery were 4, 6, 9, 23, 59 and the Powerball number was 25.

INGLEWOOD – Inglewood can’t say they weren’t warned about the financial pressures they are under due to unfunded pension liabilities and other post-employment benefits. The June 17 city council agenda brings the City’s financial pressures into focus after the City Council continues to refinance its Pension Obligation Bonds and instead of paying down the debt, they dump the proceeds into the General Fund Reserves and declare the City “fiscally solvent” by adopting “balanced budgets” while simultaneously giving out generous raises the City honestly can’t afford. The bond refinancing also appears to coincide with Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. reelections,…

INGLEWOOD – The Inglewood City Council is expected to approve two agenda items related to ongoing work related to the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) project. The June 17 city council agenda identifies two agenda items related to acceptance of state funds and extending a contract with a company tasked with relocating businesses along the proposed ITC route due to eminent domain. 7. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Staff report recommending the Mayor and Council Members approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 22-226 with Monument Row, Inc. for Indefinite Deliver Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Right-of-Way (ROW) and Real Property Acquisition Services for the…

INGLEWOOD – Inglewood City Manager Luis Atwell has bypassed the new city treasurer to update the City’s Investment Policy through an outside firm. The June 17 city council agenda item DR-2 indicates the staff report is recommending the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution approving the updated City’s Investment Policy Statement.  According to the staff report, “Prior to January 1, 2005, State statute required the City Treasurer to render to the City Council an annual Investment Policy (“Policy”). Although the law changed to eliminate this requirement, an annual review of the Policy for legal compliance and subsequent submittal to…

INGLEWOOD – The City is preparing to move forward with plans to rezone a long vacated property associated with former Judge Frank D. Parent which sits along LaColina Drive and Beach Ave across from the Metro K Line during a planned Public Hearing on July 8. The June 17 city council agenda items are labeled: SPH-1 Staff report requesting the Mayor and Council Members set a public hearing to consider Zone Change No. 23-00002 (ZC23-00002), allowing a Zone Change of two (2) parcels from MU-1 (Mixed Use 1) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and a portion of three (3) parcels from…

INGLEWOOD – Inglewood residents have taken to social media to continue expressing their displeasure with the city’s handling of traffic congestion during events in the Sports and Entertainment District. The Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District is home to SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome, Hollywood Park, The Kia Forum, and YouTube Theatre. (Photo: 2 Urban Girls) The most recent issue surrounded the street closures for the Nike half marathon that impacted residents on June 7. One resident attended the June 10 Inglewood city council meeting to ask the City’s leaders to be more thoughtful when planning street closures and, more importantly, provide…

The Space Force Association (SFA) announced the appointment of Brent Page as Vice President of the Western Region on June 4, where he will lead efforts to expand engagement across government, industry, and local communities in support of national spacepower priorities. In addition to his SFA Volunteer position, Brent currently serves as Senior Manager of Strategic Communications at KBR Inc., where he supports the U.S. Space Force’s Assured Access to Space mission. With deep expertise in space acquisition and strategic messaging, Brent is known for delivering impactful communications that advance critical counterspace and special access capabilities. Together, we’re building the bridge between today’s challenges…

INGLEWOOD – Anti immigration raid protesters held a peaceful demonstration in Inglewood on June 11. The City became aware of the planned protest due to flyers disseminated across various social media platforms which prompted the early closure of Inglewood City Hall. In an email to city employees, Mayor James T. Butts Jr. offered them the opportunity to leave early due to the activity. “The City has no planned cooboration that this event will occur. The Forum has fenced off their lot and Inglewood Police Department has been placed on alert,” wrote Butts. “I am authorizing all non-safety or mission critical…

INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Saturday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $16 million. Four tickets were sold matching five numbers in Barstow in the 2500 block of Commerce Parkway, at a gas station in Burbank in the 300 block of S. Glenoaks Blvd., at a convenience store in San Bernardino in the 500 block of W. Orange Show Rd., and in Santa Monica at a liquor store in the 3100 block of Santa Monica Blvd. Each of the tickets are worth $7,415, according to California Lottery…

French playwright Pascal Rambert paints a prophetic picture of a married couple coming terms with their Love’s End. This play is a beautufil firsthand account of the end of the marriage of Beejan (Beejan Land) and Ann (Ann Sonneville) who deliver powerful monologues that enthralls the audience with the notion that two people, who live and work alongside each other, have two different perspectives about their relationship. The play begins with Beejan ranting to Ann about his decision to end their marriage and explains in pointed detail of all that he has been feeling to Ann’s dismay. She can’t get a word…