Dr. Dre invests $90,000 in 2026 mayoral campaign

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Iconic rapper Dr. Dre has made some noise after it was revealed he made a $90,000 campaign contribution to a member of the City Council. A Compton native born Andre Young, Dre contributed to the Spicer for Mayor 2026 campaign in March 2023. Compton City Councilman Andre…

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2024 is crucial year for transit connector project 

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Inglewood Transit Connector project dominated headlines in 2023 and is one of the most important projects the city looks forward to in the new year. The transit connector is a 1.6-mile rail line that will connect the K-Line to the Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District. The…

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2023 YEAR IN REVIEW: Transit connector project was top priority in 2023

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Inglewood Transit Connector project dominated headlines for the better part of 2023. Because of the pending construction of the Inglewood Transit Connector, the city released a draft relocation plan in early February, which indicated the project would impact 41 Inglewood businesses located along the 1.6-mile path…

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FPPC opens investigation into Compton mayor over hero pay

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — State election regulators are investigating allegations that Mayor Emma Sharif may have violated conflict-of-interest laws. The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) confirmed its office received a complaint regarding the mayor voting in favor of using federal funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act to provide…

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Magic Johnson spreads holiday hope to local families 

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Earvin “Magic” Johnson and the Magic Johnson Foundation hosted Holiday Hope, an invite-only, drive-through community giveaway event at Faithful Central Bible Church Nov. 18. Holiday Hope assisted more than 800 families from Inglewood and Los Angeles in receiving food and other items through the generosity of Johnson’s…

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