As many of you know, Tuesday March 8th is election day for the 8th district, which includes the communities of  Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, Leimert Park, West Adams, Jefferson Park, Chesterfield Square and other areas of South Los Angeles.

In addition to several important ballot measures on the budget, there is our local council race. I don't believe in endorsements - it's your responsibility to make up your own mind.

Here are some useful stories you should read…

Leimert Park Beat photographer L. Watts was there for the show at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza featuring acclaimed contemporary jazz artist, Rachelle Ferrell and GRAMMY nominated R&B/Soul artist Ledisi at the outdoor stage. 

From Jason Lombard of BHCP:

ABOUT Rachelle Ferrell

Pennsylvania native Rachelle Ferrell’s music career began at age six, which many speculate contributed to the “development of…

 



I just talked to the LAPD for an update on the incident near West Vernon and 9th avenues - stolen car - illegally parked - reported by a good vigilant neighbor - fireworks found. Surrounding homes evacuated for a few hours in case the fireworks were bombs. All clear.

We were awakened by helicopters around 6 a.m. so I called 213-485-2600 (LAPD chopper…

Councilman Bernard Parks tweeted and held a press conference claiming that "Demolition to Begin Shortly" but offered few specifics and no time line. Parks held a press at the Buckingham Place senior apartments saying that "Marlton Square has emerged from bankruptcy, with a final settlement reached on December 29th.

In his Twitlonger post, Parks states that Commercial…