“Jesse and Me” A Statement from Congresswoman Maxine Waters The very Reverend Jesse Jackson, presidential candidate and civil rights leader, was not only my close friend and confidant, he was my longtime political ally and mentor. Rev. Jesse Jacskson was my idol and spiritual and political leader. He was a brilliant, gifted and courageous […]
Under California Vehicle Code sections 23123 and 23123.5 (often referred to as the “Hands-Free” or “No-Touch” laws), the price of a ticket is: First Offense: $162 minimum total (based on a $20 base fine plus mandatory court fees and assessments). Subsequent Offenses: $272 minimum total (based on a $50 base fine). Key Penalties & […]
Traffic Laws Taking Effect in January 2026 Reflect a Broader National Push for Accountability As 2026 begins, drivers across the United States are facing a sweeping set of new traffic regulations that signal a coordinated shift toward stricter enforcement, expanded use of monitoring technology, and tougher penalties for high-risk behavior. While traffic laws remain primarily […]
Los Angeles Community Weighs In as Metro Advances La Brea Avenue Bus Priority Lanes. Los Angeles As the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) moves forward with expanding bus priority lanes along La Brea Avenue, planners and residents are preparing to engage in public hearings this week. The project, intended to improve regional transit […]
Modder’s Pop-up Jamaican Style Pizzas On a recent day at the busy corner of Pico Boulevard and La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles, a spontaneous yet carefully organized community gathering unfolded that reflected the evolving food, art, and cultural landscape of Mid-City. At 4972 W. Pico Blvd., a well-known Black-owned New York–style pizzeria became the […]
Inglewood’s 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Marked a Successful Start to the Season Inglewood’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, and stood out as one of the city’s most well-attended community traditions of the year. The event, held at the Kia Forum near the EV6 Gate off Kareem […]
Community Engagement Weekend: Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ Multi-Event Outreach Across the South Bay Over the course of a packed two-day schedule, Congresswoman Maxine Waters engaged with thousands of residents across Los Angeles County’s 43rd District, participating in seven major community events centered on public health, small business development, food security, veterans’ support, LGBTQ+ history, and youth-focused […]
A New Phase in Inglewood Waste Management as Organics Recycling Requirements Expand The City of Inglewood is entering a new phase of waste management as Republic Services continues implementing organic recycling requirements mandated under California Senate Bill 1383. The statewide law, designed to reduce short-lived climate pollutants, directs all jurisdictions to remove organic materials […]
In early September 2025, human remains were discovered in the front trunk of a Tesla impounded at a Hollywood tow yard. The car had been ticketed, towed, and abandoned on a street in the Hollywood Hills. The vehicle is registered to the singer D4vd (born David Anthony Burke), a rising artist with millions of monthly […]
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, on Friday sharply condemned the federal government’s handling of food-assistance payments as part of the ongoing funding standoff, and directed families in her district to local relief resources while the legal fight over SNAP continues. Ms. Waters — the ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee — issued a statement […]