This week’s topics included:
Nate Dogg’s Funeral
His sister has confirmed fans of the late singer can attend the event…
Nate Dogg’s funeral will be open to the public, meaning fans can pay their final respects to the late singer.
Nate Dogg, whose real name is Nathaniel D. Hale, passed away last week after suffering complications from a series of strokes he had in 2007 and 2008, will be laid to rest at Long Beach Cruise Terminal on Saturday, March 26.
His sister, Pamela Hale-Burns, confirmed that the funeral will be open to the public, with a separate screening of the funeral at New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach between 10AM and 4PM. No cameras are permitted at either event.
A memorial benefit is being scheduled at the Los Angeles Convention Center after the funeral, with DJ Quik thought to be hosting the event.
Warren G has since broken his silence over the singer’s death, stating that the 41-year old’s passing was “a crushing blow.”
Parks vs. Forescee Hogan-Rowles
The City Clerk has confirmed that the next update will be published tomorrow Thursday, March 24th at 9am. There are approximately 30,000 absentee ballots and 16,000 provisional & snag ballots to be processed, many of which are from the 8th district. Hogan-Rowles won 44 percent, Parks 50.8 percent. If Parks current lead dips below 50 percent after all votes are counted, a runoff election will be declared between the two.
Dr. Bernice Woods
Funeral arrangements have been announced for one-time Compton city official and long-time political and community activist Dr. Bernice Woods. Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Compton at Adams Mortuary-there will be a viewing. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, March 26 at Union Baptist Church 1812 E. 110th Street at 11 a.m.
Inglewood City Elections
Inglewood held yet another election yesterday. In a contest between business owner Mike Stevens and nonprofit director Elliott Petty, First District residents went to the polls Tuesday for a runoff election to fill the city council seat vacated by former Mayor Danny Tabor. Stevens and Petty finished first and second, respectively, in an eight-candidate field that entered a January special election. Congratulations to Mike Stevens who won with 61 percent of the vote and will serve out a full term on the city council. But wait–it’s not over yet, Inglewood residents will go to the polls again next month.
Mitrice Richardson
A judge said Monday that he was inclined to grant motions to dismiss portions of two lawsuits filed on behalf of Mitrice Richardson’s parents. But Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William F. Fahey did not immediately rule. After hearing arguments, said he wanted to mull the issues further and would have a final decision by the end of the week. The judge said he does not believe the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station in Agoura Hills is as isolated as described by attorneys in their court papers.
“We’re not talking about up in the hills,” Fahey said. “You describe it as some remote area — it’s not. It’s right in the heart of [the city].”
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