Community Corner
🌱 Centinela Hospital earns major heart and stroke care recognition in Inglewood
Spotted on the Inglewood calendar: Real Estate Investing Boot Camp
Hi Inglewood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Centinela Hospital earns major heart and stroke care recognition in Inglewood
- How Becky G's Inglewood roots shaped her latest 'solo' album
- Two new Inglewood officers will graduate with LAPD recruits Friday
Also on today's calendar: Real Estate Investing Boot Camp and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 55 hospitals in Greater Los Angeles recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke (heart.org) — Inglewood's Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been honored by the American Heart Association for following top-tier, research-based guidelines in treating heart disease and stroke. The recognition, shared with 54 other LA-area hospitals, signals that local patients can access nationally recognized care for emergencies like heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes close to home. 
2. Becky G on Her 'Greatest Collaboration Yet' With Herself — and Working With Karol G & Benny Blanco (billboard.com) — Inglewood native Becky G just celebrated a big hometown moment, joining Karol G onstage at SoFi Stadium while promoting her new album with no guest features. She talks about treating this project as a collaboration with herself, her creative bond with Karol G, and her ongoing work with producer Benny Blanco on Spanish-language hits.
3. Los Angeles Police Department Recruit Graduation NA26046nd (lapdonline.org) — Two Inglewood Police Department recruits are among the graduates in an upcoming LAPD ceremony at Elysian Park Academy this Friday. The class includes 24 officers from multiple agencies who completed 904 hours of training, and the public can expect a large, formal gathering with city and police leaders in attendance.
4. Oceanwide Buyers Want Tax Incentives For 184-Room Hotel (bisnow.com) — A developer tied to the Kali Hotel in Inglewood's Hollywood Park is seeking city tax incentives to finish a long-stalled 184-room hotel at Oceanwide Plaza near Crypto.com Arena. The proposal would let the Downtown project keep part of its hotel taxes, reviving debate over whether such subsidies are still needed as the area's fortunes shift.
5. Colts sign 6-time Pro Bowl WR to 1-year deal (thebiglead.com) — Inglewood gets a brief shoutout as the site of Keenan Allen's 2025 Chargers win at SoFi Stadium, just before he signs a new one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran receiver is expected to bolster Indy's depth while Alec Pierce recovers from an ankle injury and to mentor the team's younger wideouts.
📸 Around Inglewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Inglewood
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- Kornblum First Day of School
Kornblum Hawthorne, CA 90250 - First Day of School 2026-2027
York Hawthorne, CA 90250 - AERIES and ParentSquare Support
Kelso Elementary School Inglewood, CA 90301
7:30 am - First Day of School - Classes Begin
District PDF Hawthorne, CA 90250
12:00 pm - 2:00 PM Dismissal
Kornblum Hawthorne, CA 90250
2:00 pm - IUSD - Board Meeting →
Inglewood Unified Dr. Ernest Shaw Board Room | 401 S. Inglewood Avenue | Inglewood
5:00 pm - Girls' Varsity Volleyball at Westchester HS
Inglewood High School Westchester HS
4:30 pm - Girls' Flag Football at Gahr HS
Inglewood High School Cerritos Gahr HS
5:30 pm - Real Estate Investing Boot Camp →
IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
9:00 am - Neo Soul Night →
Silo Hall, 401 E Hillcrest Blvd, Inglewood, CA, 90301
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
📣 Inglewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Teacher Preparation Day - Student Free Day
District PDF Hawthorne, CA 90250
12:00 pm - Start Strong Workshop
El Camino College - Athletics Student Services Building, Room 287
1:00 pm - Ice Cream Social
Kornblum Hawthorne, CA 90250
2:30 pm - PTA Sponsored Party on the Playground
Center Street Elementary El Segundo, CA 90245
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Puppies found!
They were roaming around my yard. Please reach out if you know their owner. (Nextdoor Centinela Park) - Please help me find my dog .
He has a medical condition that requires daily meds. Reward offered. Thank you! https://neighbors.ring.com/n/V475jLYSGZ (Nextdoor I-Wood)
- Five Guys Enterprises, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member - 0689 in Inglewood. Apply here.
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full Time) in Inglewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Inglewood here.
Ok Inglewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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