Stories matching tag 'Inglewood'
Inglewood Cemetery will host public viewing of music legend Etta James
Deceased legendary singer Etta James will return to South L.A. one final time for a public viewing, her family said on Tuesday. [...]
Inglewood restaurant offers meat-free meals in a sea of fast food options
Some African Americans in Inglewood are embracing a meat-free diet. And in Inglewood, there's only one place to go: Stuff I Eat. [...]
Inglewood garden grows more than just food
A community garden is sprouting in the Queen Park Learning Garden in Inglewood with help from residents. [...]
Inglewood oil field controversy near an end
The future of the Inglewood Oil Field hangs in the balance, as its two and half year legal battle must be settled by June 29 or the case will go to trial. [...]
Monte ‘M-Bone’ Talbert killed in drive-by shooting
A vigil was held for the murdered member of the popular rap group Cali Swag District was held Monday in Inglewood. [...]
Inglewood Teachers Association protests potential layoffs
Protesters gathered to protest the budget cuts that potentially could lead to the layoffs of over half of the Inglewood Unified School District's employees. [...]
Feeding Our Families forum talks food justice issues
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Environmental conference encourages teens to turn ‘green’
Dozens of South Los Angeles teens gathered at the Teens Turning Green conference to learn about incorporating the Green Movement in their schools. [...]
Inglewood welcomes growing art community
The Beacon Art Building in Inglewood offers low-rent loft space and an art gallery for up and coming artists. [...]
Inglewood Unified principal takes hands-on approach to education
Oak Street Elementary School Principal Richard Barter's dedication to his students extends far beyond the classroom. [...]
Inglewood pays tribute to legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The 28th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration included speakers, music and student speech and art competitions. [...]
Inglewood expands free trolley service
Despite fears of its termination, the free trolley service in Inglewood will live to see another day and seven new daily stops. [...]
Local park transforms into new playground
A couple of organizations joined together to sponsor Ashwood Park's transformation. Located in Inglewood, the park is now a 2,800-square-foot playground. [...]
State Senator Wright enters plea on indictment
State Senator Roderick Wright is charged with living outside of the district he was elected to represent. [...]
Residents worry about activity at Inglewood park
Edward Vincent Jr. Park, known as a community playhouse, is home to cruising, a term used for random or prearranged sexual encounters. [...]
Nonprofit provides safe, meaningful play for children
Playworks, a nationwide organization, transforms recess into a positive learning experience for children at low-income schools. [...]
Light rail line raises concerns in local city
Some Inglewood residents do not feel comfortable with the Crenshaw Transit Corridor, a proposed light rail line, running through their neighborhood. [...]
Inglewood’s Darby-Dixon neighborhood turns around
The Darby-Dixon neighborhood of Inglewood used to be known for gang violence, drug use and gunshots. But a partnership between a community group and police have turned the area around.[...]