Legendary Bartenders of LA Host Night of Honors at Lavender Blue In Inglewood
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Old school blues and much more were flowing from Lavender Blue the moment you walked through the door. This was no ordinary evening—it was a night of true celebration, with everyone dressed in their finest. At the center of it all was Ed Wheeler, longtime owner of La Louisianne for more…
Read MoreInglewood Community Gets a Glimpse of Classic Cars at Police Department’s National Night Out
The Southern TruthBy Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief On a warm Tuesday evening, August 12, 2025, the streets behind the Inglewood Police Department on Grevillea—between Regent and Queen Street—came alive. It was National Night Out, and the people of Inglewood showed up, not just to see their police, but to be reminded of what true community looks…
Read MoreInglewood District 2 Councilmember Alex Padilla’s Chili Cook-Off A Huge Success
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief “This is about family, community, and making sure every resident feels seen and supported.” With those words, Councilmember Alex Padilla opened his annual District 2 Picnic and Chili Cook-Off at North Park—a day that proved once again why he is a true servant of the people. North Park, a tucked-away gem…
Read MoreThousands Attends Annual Morningside Monarch High Alumni Association Reunion In Inglewood
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief INGLEWOOD—What a beautiful day in the neighborhood—and especially in the parks of Inglewood. It was that sunny California day that Frankie Beverly, leading with Maze, expressed in song when he sang, “Look at California.” Well, in Inglewood on Saturday, August 16, it was just one of those days that allowed children…
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ORDINANCE NO. ____ AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A PROPERTY TAX ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD FOR PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE INGLEWOOD FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE INGLEWOOD CITY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025…
Read MoreLeadership Under Fire and Praise: Inglewood City Council Faces Petition, Then Celebrates Mayor Butts
By Gloria Zuurveen | PACE NEWS A charged crowd gathered outside Inglewood City Hall ahead of Tuesday’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, signatures in hand, ready to confront City leadership over a controversial issue. The group—petitioners concerned with a proposed billboard enhancement request by Hollywood Park Casino—had come prepared to address the council about their…
Read MoreBoots on the Ground and Hearts in the Community: Inglewood District 4 Councilwoman Dionne Faulk Brings Line Dance to Crenshaw & Imperial Plaza
By Gloria Zuurveen/PACE NEWS/Inside Inglewood What a time? What a time! On Thursday evening, the Crenshaw & Imperial Plaza in Inglewood came alive—not with political speeches or city business—but with music, movement, and pure joy. Residents from all walks of life gathered under the leadership of District 4 Councilwoman Dionne Faulk for a high-energy Boots…
Read MoreAundrae Russell to MC 2025 GLORY AWARDS at WePlay Studios Inside Inglewood
By Gloria Zuurveen, PACE NEWS | Inside Inglewood The Board of Directors of Parent Action Coalition for Education (PACE) is honored to announce that Mr. Aundrae Russell — host of “Spread the Word,” the Stellar Award-winning gospel program on the legendary 102.3 KJLH — will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the 2025 GLORY AWARDS.…
Read MoreThree NFL Teams Now Worth $10 Billion, WOW!
The Southern TruthBy Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief I recently wrote about the value of Black consumerism while responding to the outcry over an American Eagle commercial. The focus was how much we, as Black Americans, spend — over $1 trillion every year with $2 trillion in buying power according to Black Enterprise. That’s right. We are an…
Read MoreCouncilwoman Heather Hutt and Getty Unveil New Historic-Cultural Monuments Honoring Black History in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Councilwoman Heather Hutt and the Getty celebrated the official designation of three new Historic-Cultural Monuments, recognizing their deep significance to Black heritage in Los Angeles. The ceremony marked a major milestone for the African American Historic Places Los Angeles (AAHPLA) initiative, a partnership dedicated to identifying and preserving places…
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