INGLEWOOD, CA ✍🏾 Halimah Ginyard A targeted ambush near the Kia Forum on Thursday evening has left one man dead and a community searching for answers. The shooting, which occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. during the peak evening commute, has reignited local concerns regarding public safety in high-traffic entertainment districts. The Incident at Prairie and Kelso According to Mayor James Butts, the violence unfolded at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Kelso Street. The victim was...

By: Eye On Inglewood Founder & Writer Halimah Ginyard www.eyeoninglewood.com Inglewood Councilwoman Gloria Gray has been granted an extended leave of absence from city council meetings through May 5, 2026 , due to a health issue following surgery. While absent from in-person council meetings since December 2025, she has continued to participate in West Basin Municipal Water District meetings remotely. Key Details on the Absence Approval & Rationale: On March 3, 2026, the City Council...

By: Eye On Inglewood Founder & Writer Halimah Ginyard www.eyeoninglewood.com The Inglewood Unified School District bars federal agents from accessing campuses or student records unless they present a valid judicial warrant, not merely an ICE administrative warrant. The change, which the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration notes aligns with California Attorney General guidance following AB 49 and SB 98, also requires staff to notify administration immediately if agents...