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Early Poll Reveals Wesson Failing in His LA County Supervisor Race Unprecedented levels of Corruption at City Hall Turn Voters Away Los Angeles, Calif., – A survey conducted between June 4-6, 2019, indicates that 60% of voters are less likely to vote for City Council President Herb Wesson for Los Angeles County Supervisor after being informed that his office is being investigated by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice as part of a probe into corruption at City Hall. “What this poll tells us is that Herb has a campaign which is a non-starter as far as the voters in 2nd Supervisorial District are concerned and they clearly see him as responsible for the culture of corruption at Los Angeles City Hall,” Said Eric Hacopian consultant to former Councilwoman Jan Perry’s cam-
paign for Supervisor. This survey was conducted well before the recent FBI raids on the LA Department of Water and Power and the City Attorney’s office. It seems likely that this scandal will grow rather than recede over the next few years particularly as the FBI continues its investigation. The survey was conducted by Douglas Fulmer & Associates on behalf of the Jan Perry for Supervisor campaign. Results are drawn from 416 interviews with registered, likely March 2020 voters, yielding a margin of error of roughly plus or minus 5%. Fielding was completed using both cell phone calls and interactive Voice Response (IVR) contacts with voters that have landlines listed in their voter files.
Rep. Maxine Waters Statement of Support for the Bahamas in the Aftermath of Hurricane Doria LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters CA43, Co-chair of the Congressional Caribbean Caucus, issued a statement of support for the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, which, according to the National Hurricane Center, “battered [the Bahamas]… with wind gusts of up to 150 m.p.h., storm surges as much as 15 feet above normal tide levels and devastating flooding from up to 30 inches of rain.” Her statement follows: “I am heartbroken and terribly worried by the reports of mass devastation and flooding in Grand Bahama and Abaco Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. During my husband, Ambassador Sidney Williams’, tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and through my work in Congress as a co-chair of the Caribbean Caucus, I have created many long-lasting friendships with the people of the Bahamas,
and have an enduring love for the entire nation. I am deeply concerned about the well-being of many of our dear friends with whom we have not been able to make contact, as well as for the safety and recovery of the Commonwealth in the aftermath of this horrific storm. “While the full scope of the hurricane’s destruction is still unknown, we know that Hurricane Dorian is one of the worst natural disasters to ever face the Bahamas, and that the storm has already resulted in the death of seven people, displaced hundreds of families, and caused widespread damage to homes and building structures. My prayers and heartfelt sympathies are with the families of the victims and all those who have been impacted by this horrific storm. Rest assured, the United States is standing with you during this difficult time, and we will do all that we can to aid in recovery efforts in the coming weeks and months.”
By Ricky Richardson LOS ANGELESThousands of Angelenos from throughout the Greater Los Angeles area and beyond gathered into Leimert Park Village to get their groove on during the final weekend of Summer. The 11th Annual Leimert Park Village Heritage Festival welcomed a diverse, multicultural crowd to Leimert Park over Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 2, 2019. The festivities were held from 12 noon til 8pm each day. The 11th Annual Leimert Park Village Heritage Festival showcased a broad spectrum of fine arts, quality crafts, music and performing arts. An eclectic array of music was spotlighted at the festival, rap/spoken word, old school R&B, jazz, blues, Reggae, Gospel, Doo-wop, Afro Peruvian and West African drum and dance. This year’s festival was presented by International Eye, Los Angeles. The Leimert Park Village Heritage Festival celebrated the community’s traditions that spring from the African Di-
aspora. The festival also celebrated the thriving and vibrant international cultures that have helped to create the dynamic community (Leimert Park Village), acknowledged as the cultural epicenter for Black Arts and culture. Every day, the Festival Founder Sika, Festival Producer Marie Kellier and other stakeholders welcomed early arrivals to the festival. Baba E Blessed the Grounds during the Libation Ceremony. The Black National Anthem was played for everyone to sing along. It was officially on and crack-a-lackin on the Main Stage all weekend. The festival host once again was the hilarious Ramona Stephens. This is lucky number 7, yes ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Ramona has hosted this festival for seven years. This is a true testament to her gift as a comedian. A DJ knows how and when to play to his/her audience. Ramona Stevens used her natural instincts to gear her routine to connect and engage with the large multi-
cultural crowd gathered near the Main Stage. The festival went off script for a moment for a fantastic impromptu performance by Kenyetta. It was all good. She sang “I Am Changing” from the movie and play Dreamgirls, followed by “Sweet Thang” that generated a standing ovation. Soulful R&B crooner, Rob, aka, Barry White delivered a show stopping performance. He nailed it, sounding exactly like his name sake. If you were hearing him from a distance, you would swear that you were hearing the real deal. He delved into Teddy Pendergrass catalog for his encore. King Nappy thrilled the crowd with a set of socially conscious tunes, the highlights being “Listen to your Inside (reggae with a tinge of gospel). He continued with “The Benefit of Mankind,” and concluded his set with “What Kind of Place.” The VIP Band was next to perform. They entertained the crowd with the energetic rhythms of Haiti. The dance floor was Please see Festival, Page 9
California Democratic Party Black Caucus Elects All Women to Board By Manny Otiko | California Black Media You could feel the high level of energy in the room when the California Democratic Party African American Caucus (CDPAAC) made history this past weekend, electing four Black women to lead the organization. “I am at a loss of words. People were crying, cheering and texting me congratulations - all at the same time,” said Taisha Brown, who the CDPAAC’s members elected chair at the group’s convention, held Aug. 23-Aug. 25 at the Hilton DoubleTree in San Jose. b Brown, former vice chair of the San Diego Democratic Party, won an overwhelming 67 percent of the vote, besting her opponents, the CDPAAC’s sitting treasurer, Mark Henderson, and secretary, Mister Philips. Brown is only the third woman and the first in 20 years to win the leadership role of the CDPAAC. The other Black women elected to the board are Kendra Lewis, vice chair, Lorrie Brown, recording secretary, and Cecile Nunley, treasurer. Democrats in California and around the country often refer to Black women as the “backbone” of their party. About 7 out of 10 eligible Black Women voters show up to the polls in national elections (a higher percentage than any other sub-group) and over 90 percent of them consistently vote for Democrats. But the Democratic Party has also been accused of taking African Americans for granted: not appointing them to
Left to Right: Kendra Lewis Vice chair, Taisha Brown chair, Lorrie Brown, recording secretary, and Cecile Nunley, treasurer.
leadership positions or failing to back them when they run for elected office. In June, Bay area political activist Kimberly Ellis, who is African American, lost her run for California Democratic Party (CDP) chair to Los Angeles-area labor activist Rusty Hicks by about 420 votes. Several union leaders, a number of elected officials, some influential Democratic groups and the majority of Black women, including Brown, backed Ellis’ candidacy. So, her loss came as a disappointment to many of her supporters who hoped she would become the first Black woman to lead the state Democratic party in 30 years.
After becoming CDP chair, Hicks has since appointed Ellis co-chair of a delegate committee set up to reform the party’s nine standing committees. Yet, there are no African-American officials in the leadership ranks of the CDP. There are only two Black women serving as regional directors. But things might be beginning to change. For many Black Democrats in California, electing all women to the CDPAAC’s board signals and celebrates the broader and growing political strength of African-American Women in the party. Please see Caucus, page 8
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Ending Fair Housing Rule Removes Opportunities for All By Rev. Dr. Willie Gable
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I hope everyone had a marvelous Labor Day celebration. I had quite a few comments reference my commentary on Peter Lynn last week regarding the homeless audit that was release by the L A City Controller. Some said that it starts with the head, like Mayor Eric Garcetti. I am in agreement with that thinking. It is absolutely correct. Mayor Garcetti should also be held accountable for such a scathing audit. It is certainly an indictment on him and his legacy when it comes to what he has done or should I say haven’t done for eradicating the homeless situation in Los Angeles after all the money that is being spent out of taxpayers dollars and here we have year after the year the same and even more of a homeless crisis. We must hold Garcetti accountable and we must make a demand on him to do away with incompetency and inefficiency which leads right back to the one he has selected not the people have elected to do away with the problem or at the very least put a dent in it so that people, especially all the Black people we are seeing laying all around in the streets.
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Like most people, I care about my community, its opportunities, as well as its future. But as a man of faith, I believe I am additionally called to give voice and support to lift every life. From counseling congregants on ways to find hope, I am keenly aware of many who see none at all, despite the heralded claims that the nation’s economy is flourishing. Of all the issues confronting Americans, none is more basic than that of housing. Whether renting or owning a home, every family needs a place to come home to at the end of the day. It is where our children are raised, meals are prepared, and family milestone moments are celebrated.
so high that he has lost all recollection of what it was to be poor, or in need, or discriminated against? I believe he needs our prayers to remind him of who he is and from whence he came. We, as a people also need him to act in the best interests of all Americans, and especially those of us who share a heritage of fighting to be free in all aspects of life. His story is one of tremendous personal strides and achievements. It is time for him to understand that it was opportunity that enabled his success. It is highly probable that somewhere in this country another young child needs similar opportunities to live and grow and become all that our Creator intended them to be. The way to a better life in this or any year be-
Rev. Dr. Willie Gable is the Chair of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc, Housing and Economic Development Commission, and Senior Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA.
It is also true that everyday Americans are now struggling to keep and/or find homes they can afford. As housing prices rise faster than incomes, an increasing number of people grapple with challenges of how hard it is to keep their loved ones safe. When the additional and illegal burden of housing discrimination emerges, the lives of many people worsen. Despite federal legal guarantees against housing discrimination, violations confront many who thought their housing rights had been permanently secured. Beyond people of color, housing discrimination is also felt by the physically disabled, women, families, and the LGBTQ community. But I never imagined that a Black man raised by a single mother and later became a worldrenown physician would change careers from medicine to government. More than that, I never expected such a man to misuse his authority as HUD Secretary to personally withdraw a key fair housing rule. Just days ago, HUD Secretary Benjamin Carson ended a rule known as Disparate Impact that has preserved the goals of the Fair Housing Act that is now more than 50 years old. Why he would do such a thing is beyond unthinkable. But it is immoral as well. As a man raised in the turbulent 1960s in Detroit, has Secretary Carson forgotten the struggles of the civil rights movement that included the hard-fought battle to enact the Fair Housing Act? Has he forgotten the marches in his own city, Dr. King’s speeches that appealed for this country to live up to its promises, or how in 1968 his hometown exploded in racial strife? Even more — Has Secretary Carson come so far in life and risen
gins in a home where young minds are supported and nurtured… Places where values that last life-long are taught… including the duty to reach back and help others who have struggled their way out of want and lack. There is nothing second-rate about the hopes and dreams of people who have few or meager monies. In the wealthiest nation on earth, doesn’t everyone deserve a chance to live free without the burden of discrimination? As co-sponsor of the 1968 Fair Housing Act (FHA), former Vice President Walter Mondale participated in HUD’s 50th anniversary program honoring the pivotal legislation. He termed the Act’s passage as “one of the great miracles in modern history.” “When the federal and state governments will pay to build new suburban highways, streets, sewers, school and parks but then allow these communities to exclude affordable housing, the goals of the Fair Housing Act are not fulfilled,” continued Mondale. “When we build most new subsidized housing in poor Black and Latino neighborhoods, the goals of the Fair Housing Act are not fulfilled.” I heartily agree. Secretary Carson has a duty to pursue housing justice for all. Just as our nation fought a war to abolish slavery, we now need a war against public policies that bless the wealthy while condemning everyone else to misery. It’s time to put real fairness into fair housing again – for all. Rev. Dr. Willie Gable is the Chair of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc, Housing and Economic Development Commission, and Senior Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA.
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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY NEWS Covered California Releases Regional Data Behind Record-Low 0.8 Percent Rate Change for the Individual Market in 2020 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Following up on the announcement that the average rate change for California’s individual market will be 0.8 percent in 2020, which is the lowest premium increase since 2014, Covered California released regional rate data. Many regions across the state will see little to no change in their underlying rates (such as West Los Angeles, San Diego County and the Inland Empire), others will see an average rate decrease (such as parts of northern counties and parts of the Central Valley), and some will see modest increases (such as parts of the Bay Area and the Central Coast). “These regional rates confirm once again that health care is local and personal. It also affirms that the overall story is a good one for consumers across California,” said Covered California Executive
Director Peter V. Lee. “Even before considering the positive impact of new state subsidies, many Californians will be seeing little change or even decreases in their underlying premiums.” In addition, Covered California also released data on the statewide and regional average additional amounts that consumers would be able to save on their premiums if they shop around for the best deal. The average rate change for consumers who shop and switch to the lowest-cost plan in the same metal tier is -9.0 percent, which means that many Californians’ premiums will be even lower than their current premiums while maintaining the same level of benefits. Consumers in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Santa Clara counties, as well as the Inland Empire, could see
average rate reductions of over 10 percent if they shop and switch. “Covered California’s competitive marketplace puts consumers in the driver’s seat by giving them the power to save money by switching plans and maintaining the same level of benefits,” Lee said. “Our health insurance companies know that if they don’t have the lowest rates possible, they are going to lose consumers.” It is important to note that the average rate changes and savings from shopping and switching do not reflect the additional savings available from the new state subsidies that an estimated 922,000 consumers will be eligible to receive, which will also lower the cost of coverage. The consumers who are projected to benefit from the new state subsidies are: An estimated 23,000
Covered California enrollees whose annual household income falls below 138 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL), which is less than $17,237 for an individual and $35,535 for a family of four. They will see their premiums for the benchmark plan lowered to $1 per member, per month. An estimated 663,000 Covered California enrollees who currently receive federal financial help. They will be eligible to receive an average of an additional $15 per household, per month, which will help them save an average of 5 percent on their current premiums. An estimated 235,000 middle-income Californians who previously did not qualify for financial help because they exceeded federal income requirements. They will be eligible to receive an average of
$172 per household, per month, which will help them save an average of 23 percent off their current premiums. Many of these consumers, particularly those who live in high -cost regions, will see significant savings with annual reductions in their health care premiums in the hundreds and even thousands of dollars. “This first-in-thenation program will make coverage more affordable for many middle-income Californians, such as small-businesses owners, entrepreneurs, contractors or workers in the gig economy,” Lee said. “Every consumer is different, and even without the new state subsidies in place yet, many will see their premiums go down in 2020.” The new state subsidies will only be available through Covered California. Please see Covered, page 8
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STATE & NATIONAL NEWS Mayor of Atlanta Raises $50 Million in Funding to Provide Homes for the Homeless Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says that her city has successfully raised the $50 million funding goal initiated almost 2 years ago to provide 550 homes for its homeless residents. Atlanta has over 3,000 homeless residents and it was found that one of the biggest challenges has been to connect them to the available services to them. To solve the problem, the city decided to integrate the rapid rehousing model which will quickly provide a temporary home to its homeless residents they could focus on rebuilding and addressing the factors that actually led to their homelessness and avoid becoming homeless again. “It is a miss-perception that many people have: that homelessness is represented entirely by the people they see on the streets,” said Jack Hardin, Co-Chair of the Atlanta Regional Commission on Homelessness. “A far larger proportion of people experiencing homelessness have incomes and
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function at very high levels, but live on the margins of the economics of our society and any hardship can derail.” About $25 million reportedly came from pri-
vate organizations, such as Ameris Bank which was the last to contribute $114,000 before the city reached the goal. The other half came from the Homeless Opportunity Bond sale that began
Covered California Releases Regional Data (Continued from page 3) The amount of financial help consumers receive will vary depending on their age, their annual household income and the cost of health care in their region. As an example, a 62year old couple in Oakland who earn $72,000 a year currently are not eligible for any financial help. Under the new state subsidy program, they could receive $1,700 per month in financial help, which would cover 70 percent of their monthly premium. Together, the new state subsidies and California’s restoration of the individual mandate were key factors in driving down premiums in 2020. “Thanks to these bold steps from California’s leaders, rates across the state in 2020 will be on average from 2 to 5 percent lower across the state than they would have been without these policies,” Lee said. Covered California also announced that three health plans would be expanding their coverage areas, giving many Californians more choice and competition: Anthem Blue Cross — which is currently only available in Northern California, Santa Clara County and the Central Valley — will now be available to 59 percent of Californians as it expands into the Central Coast, parts of the Central Valley,
Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. Blue Shield of California will expand its HMO plan into parts of Tulare and Riverside counties and add coverage in parts of Kings and Fresno counties. Chinese Community Health Plan will expand to cover all of San Mateo County. “With a major national plan re-entering significant markets in the state, and other plans expanding their offerings, we’re ensuring virtually everyone across California has a choice in coverage,” Lee said. “Covered California is proof that when you have a competitive market, it can work for both consumers and health plans.” As a result of the expansion, 99.6 percent of Californians will be able to choose from two carriers or more in 2020, and 87 percent of Californians will have three or more choices. The proposed rate changes, negotiated with Covered California, have been filed with regulators and are subject to their final reviews. Consumers will be able to renew their existing plans or begin signing up for 2020 coverage in the fall. California’s individual market consists of an estimated 2.2 million people, including approximately 1.39 million enrolled through Covered California and the rest buying coverage directly from carriers in the individual
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The state mandate will be administered by the California Franchise Tax Board. People who choose to go without coverage they can afford in 2020 will be subject to paying the penalty as part of their annual state tax filing. Consumers whose health insurance costs do not exceed a certain percentage of their income could face a penalty of up to nearly $2,100 per family, which is based on 2.5 percent of household income or a minimum of $695 per adult, whichever is greater. Consumers can find out what they will pay for their 2020 coverage starting during the renewal period in October, when they can visit Covered California’s website at www.CoveredCA.com and begin using the Shop and Compare Tool for 2020. Consumers who do not have health insurance will be able to begin signing up for 2020 coverage in the fall. Others with special qualifying life events, like losing their coverage or moving, can enroll yearround. Medi-Cal enrollment is also year-round. Interested consumers should go to www.CoveredCA.com to find out if they qualify for financial help and find free local help to enroll. They can contact the Covered California service center for enrollment assistance by calling (800) 300-1506.
under former Mayor Kasim Reed. The city partnered with the United Way of Greater Atlanta to raise the funds. The city announced its plan in 2017 after the city’s largest homeless shelter that housed up to 500 people a night had to be shut down due to health and
safety concerns. Bottoms shared that she is excited to finally reach the goal which was started when she was still a member of the city council. She said, “This is one of the things I had the fortune of walking into when I was mayor.”
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Willie P. Blair, state chair of the Black American Political Association of California, said he is excited by the new board’s historic achievement. “The Honorable Ms. Taisha Brown, I am so proud of this historic election for you and your new staff to these very prestigious positions,” said Blair. “But take my word, the very best is yet to come for you and your team! Congratulations.” Brown became acting chair of the CDPAAC this summer when her predecessor Darren Parker, the former elected chair, died after battling cancer. Black Democrats across the state remember Parker as a persuasive political activist and strong advocate for African Americans. He lead the CDPAAC for more than a decade. Now, as she assumes her role as elected chair, Brown says she is “excited, energized and ready to turn the CDPAAC
around to become one of the top caucuses in the California Democratic Party.” “Our power lies in coalition building,” says Brown. “I’ve already reached out to the California Legislative Black Caucus and the California Young Democrats Black Caucus. We have to work together.” Brown says she also plans to mobilize regional directors across the state and get in touch with every African American running for office in California. Brown says her coalition building will also include outreach to communities of foreign-born Democrats like Eritreans, Ethiopians, Nigerians and other African and Caribbean immigrants with large communities across the state. “Tonight I am speechless,” said Lewis, the CDPAAC’s new vice chair after the election. “I am the proud daughter of a longshoreman whose family came from the South to the great Bayview-Hunter district. I am ready to serve you.”
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Groove City at Leimert Park Village Heritage Festival (Continued from page 1) crowded with people dancing to the sounds of Haitian Compa, Zouk, with a taste of Roots Reggae. This was a great segue to the next artist. A contagious set of Reggae rhythms were delivered brilliantly by Ladee Dred. Opening day of the festival concluded with the sounds of Earthquake Reggae Orchestra. Sunday, Day 2- Two back to back artist, Spiritual warriors came to the stage to give Praise and Adoration to our Lord and Savior, with a set of Holy Ghost Hip-Hop. Rare Breed performed “My Story,” “Break
Nicole Kimbrough Photo by Ricky Richardson Ladee Dred
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Them Chains,” and “I Don’t Care What People Think.” Yukon kept up the momentum during his set as he performed “Thank You,” “Deliverance,” and “Lord, Glory Be to God.” In keeping with this year’s theme Preserving Our Heritage Celebrating Our Community, Anani Drum and Dance Ensemble honored our Ancestors and celebrated our culture with some traditional, spirit felt African drumming and dancing. Mataji of the Eagle Wings of Enlightment Center delivered a spiritual, uplifting, powerful message entitled “Beauty Within Culture and Community.” This segment invited the audience to on a soul journey to awaken a memory inside of us, to realize that the Soul of God is in each of us. Street Corner Renaissance took the crowd on another journey, journey of a musical nature. Their set brought back a lot of fond memories of the Doo Wop era. These are just a few of the tunes performed during their crowd-pleasing set. “Funky Good Time,” “Life Could be a Dream,” “This
Magic Moment,” “Cloud Nine,” “Daddy’s Coming Home Soon,” “Come Go With Me,” “Farewell My Love,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” and “Change Gonna Come.” The members of this group consist of Charlie “Sunny” Banks, Bob Hindley III, Anthony “Tony” Snead, Maurice Kitchen and Torre Brannon Reese. Wadada & The Cultural Soul Band worked the crowd into a frenzy with arrangements of popular songs with World beats. They opened their set with “Jin Go Lo Ba” by Carlos Santana, followed by “Wonderful World,” remixed with the contagious rhythms of reggae. They continued with “All Night Long,” “Waiting in Vain,” “What You Won’t Do for Love,” “Three Little Birds,” and “Give me Back my Bush Doctor.” Chacombo is a Los Angeles based Afro-Peruvian group. This was a fabulous quartet of musicians with Angelo Salazar-guitar, background vocals, Gino Gamboa-vocals, Federico Zuniga-bass, background vocals and Alex Zunigacajon. They were aided by
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the beautiful dancers Nadia Calmet and Evelyn Karahalios. The group opened their set with “Toro Mata,” followed by Camote Asado,” “Son de Cajones,” “Sofia,” “Pancha Remolina,” “Ruperta,” and concluded their high octane set with “Chacombo.” The dancers and crowd performed superbly to the rhythms of Lando, Festejo and Zamacueca. ADAAWE is an allfemale drum group. They added several new members to form a full band. ADAAWE thoroughly entertained the captivated crowd assembled at the Main Stage. Monday-Final dayThe California African American Museum (CAAM), gave the crowd a preview of an upcoming play wonderfully performed by Zig Zagger. The play relates to Afro-Futurism, which is a cultural phenomenon that envisions a utopian future through a fusion visionary sci-fi imagery and a celebration of Pan-African and global Black culture. The line-up continued with a quartet of amazing women singers. Nicole Kimbrough received a thunderous round of applause after her set, the highlight was her version of “I Would Rather Go Blind” by the late great Etta James. Next up onstage was the beautiful, soulful, vocal stylings of Foushee, musician, singer, songwriter that reminds one of Minnie Riperton and India Irie. Yes, you guest it right, this is the amazing Foushee from The Voice, season 15. Jess, Barbara Morrison, Jazz Zone and Gregg Wright contributed to the success of the 11th Annual Leimert Park Village Heritage Festival.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2019197553 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: 1. Malize Corner, 10932 Casimir Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90303 LA County, Registered Owner(s): Monique Bacon, 10932 Casinir Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90303 This business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: Monique Bacon Title: Owner Registrant Signature This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on July 18, 2019 Expires July 18, 2024. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Filing) Pub July, 26, August 2,9, 16 2019 PN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2019195830 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: 1.Ty Loving Care, 7381 La Tijera Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 LA County Registered Owner(s): Tymika D. Johnson, 1900 39th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90062 This business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: Tymika D. Johnson Title: Owner Registrant Signature This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on July 17, 2019 Expires July 17, 2024. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Fil-
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD SPECIAL NOTICE OF LAWSUIT (Pursuant to Labor Code 3716 and Code of Civil Procedure Sections 412.20 and 412.30) WCAB Case No: ADJ3164804 To: DEFENDANT, ILLEGALLY UNINSURED EMPLOYER: AVISO: Usted está siendo demandado. La corte puede expedir una decisión en contra suya sin darle la oportunidad de defenderse a menos que usted actue pronto. Lea la siguiente información. Applicant: DENNIS COLE Vs. Defendant:DANIEL VICTOR ADEEB, DBA A GLASSMASTER NOTICES: 1) A lawsuit, the Application for Adjudication of Claim, has been filed with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board against you as the named defendant by the above-named applicant(s). You may seek the advice of an attorney in any matter connected with this lawsuit and such attorney should be consulted promptly so that your response may be filed and entered in a timely fashion. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney reference service or a legal aid office. You may also request assistance / information from an Information and Assistance Officer of the Division of Workers’ Compensation. (See telephone directory.) 2) An Answer to the Application must be filed and served within six days of the service of the Application pursuant to Appeals Board rules; therefore, your written response must be filed with the Appeals Board promptly; a letter or phone call will not protect your interests. 3) You will be served with a Notice(s) of Hearing and must appear at all hearings or conferences. After such hearing, even absent your appearance, a decision may be made and an award of compensation benefits may issue against you. The award could result in the garnishment of your wages, taking of your money or property, or other relief. If the Appeals Board makes an award against you, your house or other dwelling or other property may be taken to satisfy that award in a non-judicial sale, with no exemptions from execution. A lien may also be imposed upon your property without further hearing and before the issuance of an award. 4) You must notify the Appeals Board of the proper address for the service of official notices and papers and notify the Appeals Board of any changes in that address. TAKE ACTION NOW TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS! Issued by: WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD 300 Oceangate, Suite 200, Long Beach, CA 90802 Applicant’s Attorney: JACKSON & JACKSON 20422 Beach Blvd, Ste 200, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (562) 426-9500
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD APPLICATION FOR ADJUDICATION OF CLAIM Case No. ADJ3164804 Venue choice is based upon : Residence of employee Place/Venue of Hearing : Long Beach Applicant: DENNIS COLE2235 E. 119 ST, LOS ANGELES 90059 Defendant: DANIEL VICTOR ADEEB, DBA A GLASSMASTER10875 TUXFORD ST,SUN VALLEY, CA 91352 IT IS CLAIMED THATthe injured worker born on 10/23/1958, while employed as a x suffered an injury on 9/4/2004 at 32015 W QUARTZ LANE, CASTAIC, CA 91384 .The injured body parts are: EYE AND HEAD AND NECK The injury occurred as follows: LIFTING AND TWISTING Actual earnings at time of injury: $325.00 per week The injury caused disability as follows: 9/4/2004 to present Compensation paid: none Unemployment insurance received: none Medical treatment received: Yes. Other cases filed: This application is filed because of a disagreement regarding liability for: TEMPORARY DISABILITY, REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAL EXPENSE, MEDICAL TREATMENT, COMPENSATION AT PROPER RATE, PERMANENT DISABILITY INDEMNITY, REHABILITATION, SUPPLEMENTAL JOB DISPLACEMENT/ RETURN TO WORK. Is the Applicant Represented? YES. JACKSON & JACKSON BY GARY JACKSON 20422 BEACH BLVD, STE 200, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
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