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Watts metal scrap yard to shut down after felony hazardous waste charges

May 22, 2025

WATTS — A metal salvage and recycling yard adjacent to Jordan High School pleaded no contest May 20 to five felony counts of disposal […]

Inglewood

Ex-Inglewood teacher found guilty in cold case murder

July 18, 2024

Former Inglewood teacher Charles Wright, left, shown with his attorney, was convicted July 10 of two counts of murder involving the deaths of women in 2005 and 2006. DNA evidence was used to earn convictions against Wright.

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Gascón needs to remain true to reform pledge

December 21, 2023

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist It was no surprise that at a recent forum for candidates for Los Angeles County District Attorney the bulls-eye […]

No charges for cops who killed two in Inglewood

April 14, 2022

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — A six-year review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office of a 2016 fatal shooting by Inglewood […]

Inglewood

Procedural errors hinder Inglewood mayor’s ex-aide’s suit

July 17, 2021

By 2UrbanGirls Contributing writer INGLEWOOD — Mayor James T. Butts Jr. has recorded a handful of legal victories in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by […]

Community

Gascón recall backers may begin gathering signatures

June 3, 2021

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Those supporting the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón have begun circulating petitions gathering signatures for […]

Inglewood

D.A. issues ruling in former Inglewood aide’s salary

March 5, 2021

By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Public Integrity Unit has ruled that the excessive salary paid to the former […]

Lead Stories

New D.A. backs off ban on sentencing enhancements

December 29, 2020

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Bowing to pressure, newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has amended his directive to eliminate sentencing […]

Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Gascón must continue to deliver on promises

December 17, 2020

THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón was as good as his word in […]