Category Archives: Local
Hyundai: Warranty Promise vs. Customer Reality
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe: Warranty Promise vs. Customer Reality The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe was marketed with one of the most aggressive value propositions in the auto industry: a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, positioned as a safeguard against exactly the … Continue reading
Jesse and Me
“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 … Continue reading
New Rules Jan. 27
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 … Continue reading
New Rules 2026
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 … Continue reading
La Brea Avenue Bus Priority Lanes.
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 … Continue reading
Modder’s Pop-up Jamaican Style Pizzas
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 … Continue reading
Inglewood Christmas Tree Lighting
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 … Continue reading
Community Engagement Weekend
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 … Continue reading
Organic Recycling Reset
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 … Continue reading
Ooh Child
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 … Continue reading
