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1 month ago | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction preventing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) databases containing personal information of millions of Americans. The court labeled DOGE’s actions as a “fishing expedition” and mandated the deletion of any personally identifiable information already obtained.
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1 month ago | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ordered Melanie McDade-Dickens, a former top aide to Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr., to pay $217,404 in sanctions over missing records in her lawsuit against the city. While the ruling does not dismiss the case, it prevents McDade-Dickens from introducing new evidence related to her claim that she was terminated in retaliation for ending her personal relationship with the mayor.
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1 month ago | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown
During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, officials provided new details on the arrest of two suspects connected to the murder of Juan Sanchez, who was killed during a catalytic converter theft. Councilmember Alex Padilla acknowledged the swift work of the Inglewood Police Department (IPD), stating, “We were confident this investigation would be successful.” He confirmed that detectives apprehended the suspects just days ago. Mayor James T.
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1 month ago | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown
Less than a week after the family of Juan Miguel Sanchez filled the Inglewood City Hall Council Chambers demanding justice, the Inglewood Police Department has announced the arrest of two suspects connected to his murder. On February 25, 2025, at approximately 3:22 a.m., Sanchez was tragically shot and killed when he attempted to stop thieves from stealing a catalytic converter in Inglewood.
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1 month ago | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown
The City of Inglewood and the Inglewood Housing Authority are set to vote on an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles to develop 18 affordable homes across three city-owned properties. If approved, this agreement would lay the groundwork for a Disposition Development Agreement (DDA), setting the terms for constructing much-needed affordable housing in Inglewood.
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1 month ago | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown
The Inglewood City Council is set to vote on a proposed contract to renovate the Edward Vincent Jr. Park swimming pool area during its next meeting. If approved, the Vincent Park Swimming Pool Deck Improvement Project would address much-needed repairs, including resurfacing the pool deck, fixing structural cracks, replacing deteriorating bricks, and updating the aging gas service line.
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2 months ago | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown
Last week, the Inglewood City Council heard oral arguments both in support of and against the ban of safe and sane fireworks sale and usage in the City. After confirming that this was only the first reading of the ordinance, Mayor James Butts assured the audience that the decision was not final. “I want to make it clear to people that this is not final. So they know they got like, 60 days to persuade us, alright? All hope is not lost,” Butts said.
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2 months ago | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown |Milo Neil
By Willie BrownWhen we look at the plethora of information available about Black people today, it’s hard to imagine a time when not much was known or celebrated about Black life. There was a time, however, when it was illegal for Black people to read. Slaves were beaten for even trying. For generations, Black history was shared by word of mouth. Today, learning about Black history is easy.
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2 months ago | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown |Milo Neil
By Willie BrownFebruary is affectionately called “The Month of Love,” because of Valentine’s Day. But it is so much more. So as we celebrate that day, as well as Black History Month, why not think of ways to celebrate love in all of its many forms? Begin by showing more love to yourself, your family and your community. Start with loving you. Show love to your body, especially your heart, by paying close attention to your heart’s health.
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2 months ago | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown |Milo Neil
By Willie BrownOn Tuesday, we learned that CNN anchor and truth teller Jim Acosta is leaving the network. As the far right continues its campaign of hateful rhetoric and misinformation, we’ll be seeing more honest journalists leave corporate news. Acosta has been with CNN for 18 years and has one of the highest-rated shows on the network. So when CNN decided to pull him from his prime spot at 10am Eastern, and move him to a midnight show, he saw the writing on the wall.
