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In today's newsletter:

  • How Inglewood's new $675 million budget could affect city services
  • When Slipknot storms SoFi Stadium and how to get tickets
  • How much 2028 Olympic traffic and spending could hit Inglewood

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
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  • Saturday: Sizzling sunshine, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Inglewood council adopts $675 million budget for 2026-27 (wavepublication.com) — Inglewood's City Council has approved a nearly $675 million budget for 2026-27, closing a projected $30.8 million deficit with reserves while counting on two November ballot measures to stabilize finances. Rising public safety and pension costs dominate spending, and officials warn Measure BB could cut billboard revenue even as Measure AT could generate up to $50 million annually for the general fund.
   

2. Slipknot Announces 2027 Stadium Tour With Wembley Opener and October Ticket Sale (yardbarker.com) — Slipknot is bringing its massive 2027 "(sic)est Stadium Tour" to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on August 13, 2027, with Bring Me the Horizon and Loathe on the bill. Presales are already underway, with general tickets set to open October 2, and fans are urged to check SoFi's listing for exact sale windows, seating, and stadium rules.
   

3. Pasadena Expected to Be Among Busiest Areas During 2028 Olympics (pasadenanow.com) — Inglewood is expected to be one of several Los Angeles County hotspots during the 2028 Olympics, with major events, hotels, and transit connections driving heavy visitor traffic. A new county report projects $19.2 billion in economic output and more than 88,000 jobs, while officials promise to track whether local hiring and small-business goals are actually met.
   

4. Holly Humberstone Says 'The Fairytale Doesn't End' As She Announces 'Cruel World … So It Ends' (whereisthebuzz.com) — Inglewood music fans will get a chance to see British singer Holly Humberstone when she opens for Gracie Abrams at the Kia Forum on December 7. She's also releasing a deluxe edition of her album "Cruel World," adding new songs that lean into brighter, danceable pop while continuing her introspective storytelling about love, stability, and self-discovery.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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