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April 18, 2019

VOL. 34, No. 16

Nipsey Hussle’s His Plans for Community Foundation

By Trace William Cowen

Nipsey Hussle’s family is working to ensure his legacy of community betterment initiatives continues following his tragic murder in Los Angeles last month. Prior to his death, Hussle had already given back by donating shoes to elementary school kids and repaving school basketball courts, as well as working closely with the Destination Crenshaw beautification 4 team. He reportedly

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INGLEWOOD STATE OF CITY ADDRESS – April 18 •Thursday, April 18th, Mayor James T. Butts will present the State of the City 2019 Address at the Hyatt Regency, 6225 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, 90045, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. CITY OF INGLEWOOD EARTH DAY 2019 – April 20 •Saturday, April 20th , the City of Inglewood will present the 2019 Earth Day celebration on the South lawn of the Inglewood City Hall Building, from 10 am – 6 pm.

On Monday, Jason Gannon, Managing Director of the Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park (LASED) welcomed the media, elected officials and special guests to a ceremony commemorating the completion of the outer shell of the iconic canopy that will sit above the bowl - that will be the new home for the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams, Champions Plaza and the performance venue of the stadium and

entertainment complex district under construction in Inglewood, California. The three part canopy was lifted by one of the largest cranes in the world, measuring nearly as tall as the length of a football field. It lifted 31 preassembled steel sections that formed the shell and the compression ring of the canopy and was easily capable of lifting the heaviest piece of the steel roof shell that weighed 2.4 million pounds. Upon completion the canopy will be

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comprised of a single-layer of a lightweight and transparent plastic and will be supported on 37 precast segmental concrete columns, one structural steel shell column, three structural steel rocker columns, 11 structural steel encased in concrete columns and four concrete abutments. Suspended from the canopy will be the first-of-its-kind dual-sided Oculus board which will project a 70,000 square feet of 2

Rent Stabilization Property Owners and Renters Sound off

Mayor Butts altered the flow of the weekly city council meeting placing the Public Hearing to receive additional information and public comments regarding the Inglewood City Council March 5, 2019, adoption of Housing Protection Initiative Ordinance No. 19-07 (Emergency Ordinance Imposing a 45-day moratorium (with the option to extend for an additional ten (10) months and 15 days (total of oneyear)) limiting rent increases to 5% per year on certain residential properties within the City of Inglewood), at the end, rather than the beginning of the meeting acknowledging the number of people who were apparently interested in sounding-off on the rent stabilization matter. The council made swift work of the

regular business items including: The council accepted a letter from the Office of the City Attorney recommending denial of the claim filed by

Ramiro Gonzalez Vallejo for Alleged Property Damage on January 21, 2019. The council approved the Minutes for the Council Meetings held on March 26, 2019, and April 2, 2019.

The council approved an agreement with Bateman Community Living, LLC, to provide food services for the Elderly Nutrition Program. (Grant Funds) The council authorized the payment of an invoice submitted by Bristol Omega, Inc., for the fabrication and installation of cabinet doors at the Inglewood Senior Center. (General Fund) The council approved the purchase of eight (8) replacement paratransit vehicles from Creative Bus Sales in accordance with the Creative Bus Sales CalACT Cooperative Agreement. (Prop C & Grant Funds) The council approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 17-435 with the Trimming Land Company, Inc., to adjust total compensa-

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Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Kevin Demoff, COO, Los Angeles Rams, digital display. Comprised of multiple A.G. Spanos, President of Business screens, the scale/ration/experience is Operations, Los Angeles Chargers, similar to sitting at home watching on Robert S. Aylesworth, Jr., Principal in

destination for the enjoyment of people throughout Southern California and visitors from around the world. The LA Stadium will be the centerpiece of the 298-acre LASED complex

rant, Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen, based in Inglewood since 1999, catered the 3,000 construction workers, as well as the guests and visitors who participated in the shell topping out celebration.

a 55:-60” television. The LA Stadium is more than twothirds complete and is on schedule to open in the summer of 2020. It will measure more than three million square feet and will be the largest stadium in the NFL. It is significant that the workforce constructing the stadium has grown to approximately 3,000 people daily and more than seven million worker hours have been completed since the project began. , United States. Formerly the site of Hollywood Park Racetrack, it is approximately three miles (5 km) from Los Angeles International Airport, and is located immediately south of The Forum. During his opening remarks Gannon acknowledged a number of individuals from the podium including;

and it will provide for a seating capacity of 70,240, expandable to up to 100,000, with 260 luxury suites, more than 13,000 premium seats, and almost three million square feet of usable space. Adjacent and south of the stadium, the project will include a 6,000 seat performance venue with an independent roof located under the canopy. In addition to the impressive stadium, Hollywood Park anticipates more than 1.5 million square feet of retail and office space, 2,500 residences, a hotel and more than 20 acres of parks adjacent to the stadium and performance venue with the first construction phase opening between summer 2020 and super Bowl LVI in February, 2022. World-renowned soul food restau-

Prepared on site and served by volunteers from local Inglewood churches, the menu consisted of fried chicken and BBQ, with all of the ‘fixings’.’ Owner Adolf Dulan, the self-proclaimed “King of Soul Food,’ was onsite to oversee every aspect of this monumental catering assignment. “This project is really going to become the epicenter of Los Angeles, certainly from an entertainment perspective,” Rams chief of football operations Kevin Demoff said. “It’s one of the largest construction projects in the city. When the NFL envisioned coming back to Los Angeles, this is exactly what they had in mind.”

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CITY OF INGLEWOOD FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM

Information Workshop will be held on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Inglewood City Hall, Community Room A, located at One West Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California 90301.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING DIVISION

DIVISIÓN DE VIVIENDA ECONÓMICA

One West Manchester Boulevard, Suite 750 • Inglewood, CA 90301 • Phone-310.412.5221 • Fax-310.330.5756 www.cityofinglewood.org

Un Oeste Manchester Boulevard, Suite 750 • Inglewood, CA 90301 • Teléfono-310.412.5221 • Fax-310.330.5756 www.cityofinglewood.org

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER LOTTERY The City of Inglewood will be holding a lottery to award five to six first-time homebuyers with up to $350,000 toward the purchase of a single family home or condominium located in the City of Inglewood, California. Preference will be given to residents who live in the City of Inglewood. For this program, residents will be defined as persons that have lived in the City of Inglewood continuously for three of the past five years. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this program, each applicant must: 1. Be a first-time homebuyer, who has not owned or purchased a home during the last 3 years. 2. Qualify as Moderate-Income for the Los Angeles County Area and provide certified documentation that the total household income does not exceed the eligibility requirements of moderate income in the chart below. Household Size Moderate Income Limits

One Person $58,200

Two Person $66,500

Three Person $74,850

Four Person $83,150

Five Person $89,800

Six Person $96,450

3. Complete at least eight-hours of homebuyer education credits offered through a certified HUD approved Housing Counseling Agency. 4. Be currently pre-approved for a home loan of at least $250,000. For more information, please visit the City of Inglewood website at www.cityofinglewood.org or contact the City of Inglewood Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Division at 310-412-5221. FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER INFORMATION WORKSHOP: If you are interested in entering the City of Inglewood First Time Homebuyer Lottery, there will be an Information Workshop held on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Inglewood City Hall, Community Room A, located at One West Manchester Boulevard, First Floor, Inglewood, California 90301.

LOTERÍA PARA COMPRADORES DE PRIMERA VIVIENDA La ciudad de Inglewood celebrará un sorteo de premio para cinco a seis compradores de primera vivienda con hasta $350,000 hacia la compra de una vivienda unifamiliar o condominio ubicado en la ciudad de Inglewood, California. Se dará preferencia a los residentes que viven en la ciudad de Inglewood. Para este programa, los residentes se definirán como personas que han vivido en la ciudad de Inglewood continuamente por tres de los últimos cinco años. REQUISITOS DE ELEGIBILIDAD: Para calificar para este programa, cada solicitante debe: 1. Ser un primerizo, que no tiene propiedad o compró una casa en los últimos 3 años. 2. Calificar como ingreso moderado para el área del Condado de Los Ángeles y presentar la documentación certificada de que el ingreso total no excede los requisitos de elegibilidad de ingresos moderados en la tabla de abajo. Tamaño de Hogar Límites de ingresos moderados

Uno Persona $58,200

Dos Personas $66,500

Tres Personas $74,850

Cuatro Personas $83,150

Cinco Personas $89,800

Seis Personas $96,450

3. Completar al menos ocho horas de créditos de educación para compradores de vivienda ofrecido a través de un certificado de la agencia de asesoría de vivienda aprobada por HUD. 4. Actualmente ser pre-aprobado para un préstamo de por lo menos $250,000. Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web de la ciudad de Inglewood en www.cityofinglewood.org o comuníquese con la división de la ciudad de Inglewood desarrollo comunitario subvención global (CDBG) 310-412-5221. PRIMER TALLER DE INFORMACIÓN PARA COMPRADORES DE VIVIENDA: Si está interesado en ingresar a la lotería para compradores de primera vivienda de la ciudad de Inglewood, habrá un Taller de información retenido el lunes, 22 de abril del 2019 a 6:00 de la tarde. En la ciudad de Inglewood Palacio Municipal, sala de comunidad primer piso, situado en 1 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, California 90301.

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owned a total of 14 businesses, including the Marathon Clothing shop on the corner of Slauson and Crenshaw. According to a report from TMZ filed Wednesday, Hussle was also “in the process” of starting a foundation aimed at improving the quality of life for young people in his community. The plan was to assist area schools in renovating playgrounds and furthering STEM programs for students, as well as to help with the updating of public parks in and around the Crenshaw District. Moving forward, Wednesday’s report adds, Hussle’s family intends to make the foundation a “top priority.” First up, the Best Rap Album nominee and celebrated philanthropist’s relatives will reportedly be “addressing” the foundation’s need for a name. Among those who paid their respects to Hussle on the day of a Staples Center memorial event was none other than former POTUS Barack Obama. In a letter to Hussle’s family and friends last week, Obama spoke highly of his commitment to his community and urged young people to find inspiration in it. “I’d never met Nipsey Hussle, but I’d heard some of his music through my daughters, and after his passing, I had the chance to learn more about his transformation and his community work,” Obama said.

April 18, 2019 Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019076744 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019076753 The following person is doing business as:

Fantabulous Travel Services. 3859 W. 54th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90043 4859 W. Slauson Ave., #323 Los Angeles, CA 90056

Workhorse Sign Co. 13203 Clyde Park Ave. Hawthorne, CA 90250

The Twee Project 13517 Flatbush Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on February 26, 2019. above on March 26, 2019. above on March 26, 2019. I (We) 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.) Rachelle Jones, Owner.

I (We) 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.) Lorenzo Morgan Rams, Owner.

I (We) 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.) Thuy Trang Nguyen, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on February 26, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 26, 2019.

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2019 IT004223012002052 Inglewood Today

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 2019 IT004223012002056 Inglewood Today

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CHARTER VS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Charter schools are public schools of choice, meaning that families choose them for their children. They operate with freedom from some of the regulations that are imposed upon district schools. Charter schools are accountable for academic results and for upholding the promises made in their charters,) There has been a lot of attention recently, and rightly so, to Assembly

Qualitwee 12062 W. Edinger Ave., #58 Santa Ana, CA 92704

Registered Owner(s): Rachelle Jones, 3859 W. 54th Street, Los Angeles, Registered Owner(s): Lorenzo Morgan Rams, 13203 Clyde Park Ave., Registered Owner(s): Thuy Trang Nguyen, 12062 W. Edinger Ave., # 58, CA 90043 Hawthorne CA 90250 Santa Ana, CA 92704

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER Gloria Kennedy

By Larry Lee, The Sacramento Observer

LEGAL NOTICES

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019047742 The following Person is doing business as:

Bill 392 which seeks to change the use of deadly force by California law enforcement officers — thus hoping to stop the police shootings of unarmed Black and brown people. While that bill is critical to Black community, there are also some unrelated bills that are going through the California Assembly that, if passed, could potentially have a devastating impact on California’s African American community for

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019078425 The following person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019085342 The following Person is doing business as:

Nashcam Nashcam Productions 1011 N. Chester Ave., Apt. A Inglewood, CA 90302-1748

New On Earth New On Earth Clothing 4181 West Kling Street, Apt 28 Burbank, CA 91505

Registered Owner(s): Darrell R. Nash, Jr., 1011 N. Chester Ave., Apt. Registered Owners: Bibiana Hurtado Ibanez, 4181 West Kling Street, A, Inglewood, CA 90302 Apt. 28, Burbank, CA 91505; Pablo Hurtado Gonzalez, 3237 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) This business is conducted by individuals. The registrants commenced commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on April above on March 27, 2019. 1, 2019. I (We) 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.) Darrell R. Nash, Jr., Owner.

I (We) 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.) Bibiana Hurtado Ibanez and Pablo Hurtado Gonzalez, Owners

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 27, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on April 1, 2019.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 2019 IT004223012002055 Inglewood Today

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 2019 IT004223012002054 Inglewood Today

generations to come. With support from legislators such as Assemblymembers Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), Rob Bonta (D-Oakland), Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach), Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) AB 1505, 1506 and 1507 will kill public charter schools and limit options for Black families seeking a better education for their children. Assembly Bill 1506, which is authored by McCarty, is a cynical scheme to cap the growth of public charter schools in California by literally putting a limit on the number of charter schools in the state. McCarty says his rationale for authoring the bill is to try and limit the financial impact charter schools have on California’s public schools. It has been well documented that many of California’s public school districts such as Los Angeles, Oakland and Sacramento are going through crippling financial problems. However, to try and place the blame of poorly managed school districts on public charter schools is misleading and wrong. It is well established that California’s public school system is failing Black children. Look no further than Sacramento City schools where only 13 percent of Black students

met standards in Math on state assessments. Black children in neighboring Natomas and Twin Rivers did little better with only 15 percent meeting state standards in Math. Black students in these Sacramento school districts do worse than Black students statewide where 20 percent meet state standards in Math. The schools in McCarty’s district that are beating the odds for Black kids are tuition-free public charter schools — the very schools McCarty is seeking to cap. Let’s put this in perspective. There are only 10 public schools in California with a majority Black student population that perform in the top half of state student achievement in both English Language Arts and Math. Eight of those schools are public charter schools. Remarkably, a third of the best schools for Black kids in the state are right here in Sacramento: Fortune School, Oak Park Prep and PS7. All three schools are in McCarty’s district. McCarty should be trying to replicate these schools, not curb their growth. For example, Fortune School is a regional charter school initiative to close the African American achievement gap by preparing kids for college starting in Kindergarten. Fortune is 5

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PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE

INGLEWOOD TODAY’S 25TH BIRTHDAY This letter marks the pending 25-year anniversary of INGLEWOOD TODAY’s publication, reporting the news in the City of Inglewood and adjacent communities. To acknowledge such an important milestone, I have decided to invite local business owners, service providers and others who serve the Inglewood community, to join in our celebration. Specifically, special advertisement rates are being established that will allow you to share your message while congratulating INGLEWOOD TODAY for 25 years of publica-

cent communities will join us in the month of May and support your leading weekly news publication with an ad that will be displayed not only in our print edition but will also be featured in our online edition. In addition, if you have a news story that you would like to share with the community, we are happy to publish an appropriate news story related to your enterprise. News or human interest stories may be sent directly to me or Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor via email. My email address is willie@inglewoodtoday.com. You may reach

led by local African American educators and 44 percent of the teachers are Black, much higher than in any school district in the County. Laudably, Fortune’s network of charter schools is authorized by the Sacramento County Board of Education. In 2011, the County Board

made a finding of fact that there is a severe and persistent African American achievement gap in all 13 of Sacramento County’s school districts. This means there is no school district where a Black family can go in the county and not face the Black achievement gap for their children — a disturbing fact of life for Black families. At Fortune School, 57 percent Celebrating 25 Years of of Black kids met state standards in Service in Inglewood, Math last year, exceeding the perAirport area Communities formance of all kids in the state (50 percent) and Sacramento County tion. Many print publications are declining Francis at francis_taylor@sbcglobal.net. (47 percent) — regardless of race. and we are proud that we not only publish It has been an honor for me to have It’s concerning that McCarty, a every week but also maintain an online ver- served the community of Inglewood for 25 member of the California Legislative sion that reaches over 135,000 viewers. years. I have had a front row seat to a city As I am sure you know advertising is that has truly been transformed from merely to to witness the process and express an investment and an incredibly effective one of the 54 adjacent cities to Los Angeles, their support. They filled the gallery and powerful way to spread the word about to one of the most vibrant and economically of the Jesse Unruh room in the State goods, services, important issues and prod- and culturally enriched cities in the United Capitol and packed onto the main ucts. There are many advantages to adver- States that soon will be truly a world-class floor of the Assembly, many eyes full of tears as the moment called up tising including introducing new goods and sports and entertainment destination. services, increasing sales, educating your Thank you in advance for your consider- memories of their loved ones. “I think AB 392 is a necessary bill clients and providing good will in the com- ation, for your support of Inglewood’s lonmunity that you serve. gest running weekly news publication, and that needs to be passed. It will help I hope that business owners and service for joining us with an ad during the month preserve life,” said Ciara Hamilton whose first cousin Diante Yarber was providers in the City of Inglewood and adja- of May! fatally shot in 2018 by four police officers in Barstow. “If any officer goes outside of de-escalation tactics, they would face criminal charges. I think Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor Assembly member Shirley Weber port groups, is to change the culture that is equal, fair and just plain comhas introduced a legislative measure of policing in California and priori- mon sense.” that aims to restrict the use of dead- tize the sanctity of human life – not Hamilton said she attended the ly force by police officers, which to victimize law enforcement. rally on behalf of Yarber and his has ended the lives of more African “This bill does not in any way three daughters. Americans and Latinos in Califor- put any officer at harm. That is not AB 392 calls for redefining the nia than any other state in the nation the intent,” said Weber. “It is written state’s existing legal measure of “reaThe California Act to Save Lives, AB to address the critical issues we’ve sonable” force, replacing it with the 392, cleared its first hurdle this week faced in this nation for over 400 word “necessary.” Officers would when the Assembly Public Safety years: how we treat others who don’t only be allowed to use deadly force Committee voted 5-2 in favor of the look like us. This bill strikes a bal- if there is no other option. It would legislation which is now headed to ance.” also amend the California Penal the Rules Committee for review. Advocates of AB 392 from across Code regarding “justifiable homiWeber says her goal for introduc- the state - many of them social jus- cides” by “peace officers,” opening ing the bill, which has drawn wide tice activists along with friends and cops up to more civil and criminal and vocal opposition from police family members of people injured or charges for killing citizens. unions and law enforcement sup- killed by police - came to SacramenWeber and the bill’s co-author

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Black Caucus, would seek to limit options within the public school system in a way that would negatively impact Black families, not just in Sacramento but statewide. A group of local Black clergy, educators and civil rights leaders met with Kevin McCarty last week to try and understand his motivation. We were alarmed by McCarty’s sin-

gular focus on the financial impact charter schools have on the state, with hardly a mention of how closing such schools would improve the educational condition of students stuck in low-performing schools. Current law protects Black families from a school district that would deny a public charter school based on the money, ignoring the charter school’s educational value to children. We must defend those protections. Trapping Black kids in the school districts that have failed them for the money is wrong. School districts should not try to balance their budgets on the backs of Black children. Assembly member Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) say they studied data from other cities that employ similar police de-escalation tactics to prevent homicides and injuries. That information helped to inform the language, spirit and structuring of the bill. If passed, AB-392 would become the first law in the country to regulate police officers’ use of deadly force. Assembly member Reggie JonesSawyer (D-Los Angeles), chairman of the Public Safety Committee, presided over the meeting where Californians from all walks of life stepped up to the microphone to mostly affirm their support for AB 392. Only about a dozen people spoke up publicly against the bill. “I have never met people more hurt than those who are in this audience,” Weber said. “It has made me keenly aware just how deep and hard the pain is when people don’t believe there is fairness and justice.” As it makes its way through the legislature, AB 392 will likely face resistance already gathering from civic and political groups. Police unions across the state believe that the bill will put members of 6

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LOS ANGELES RAMS ANNOUNCE 2019 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

The Los Angeles Rams released their 2019 regular season schedule today. For the second-consecutive season, the Rams are slated to appear in a teamhigh five primetime games beginning with a Sunday Night Football matchup with the Cleveland Browns in Week 3 on the road. “The schedule release is something we always look forward to as a team,” Rams Head Coach Sean McVay said. “It’s an exciting time that we can share with our fans and it gets us one step closer to football. We play quality opponents this year, and our goal is to get better every single day so we’re ready to go when we open on September 8.” The defending NFC Champions will begin the season on Sept. 8 against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium, jumpstarting the team’s rotation with NFC South opponents. L.A.’s home opener at the newlyrenovated Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will take place in Week 2 in what will be a marquee rematch of the 2019 NFC Championship game featuring the Rams and New Orleans Saints. Between Weeks 4-7, the Rams will alternate between games at home and on the road starting with their first matchup with the Tampa Bay Continued from page 5: Police Deadly Force

law enforcement at a disadvantage and place their lives in harm’s way. “Anything that changes the word ‘reasonable’ is unreasonable,” said Assembly member Tom Lackey (RPalmdale) who spoke against the bill during the hearing and voted against it in committee. Lackey, a former California Highway Patrol officer for nearly 30 years, posted on Twitter that he believes proponents of AB 392 don’t have a malicious intent in crafting the legislation. He insists, however, that it would be harmful to peace officers. “If #AB392 becomes law,” he tweeted. “More cops will unfortunately die. This is an undeniable fact.” The committee hearing concluded two days of activities and advocacy ramping up to the big day. A march and rally Monday hosted by the American Civil Liberties Union of California was the highlight.

RAMS KICK OFF THE SEASON ON SEPT. 8 IN CAROLINA; HOME OPENER SEPT. 15 VS. SAINTS

Buccaneers since 2016. The club will look to extend their five-game winning streak over the Bucs to six in front of their home crowd prior to back-to-back divisional games in Weeks 5 and 6. Los Angeles will take a trip up the coast to Seattle for their first taste of NFC West action. The Thursday Night Football matchup will be broadcast nationally on FOX, NFL Network and Amazon Prime. L.A. will return home in Week 6 to host the San Francisco 49ers. Last season, the Rams were 6-0 against divisional opponents. The Rams will travel to Atlanta in Week 7 to take on the Falcons prior to continuing east to the United Kingdom in a matchup that will feature McVay and his former assistant coach Zac Taylor – newly announced head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals. As previously announced, the game will take place at Wembley Stadium at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Following a Week 9 bye, the Rams will travel to Pittsburgh for the club’s first meeting with the Steelers since the 2015 season. The Rams lead their all-time series with Pittsburgh, 15-9-2. Three of the Rams’ ensuing four games are primetime matchups beginning in Week 11 vs. Chicago on Sunday Night Football. Los Angeles will look to avenge last year’s loss to the Bears, which was also played on NBC’s SNF. The Rams return to primetime in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens to round out play against the AFC North. ESPN will air the game on Monday Night Football. The Rams’ last MNF appearance was etched in the history books as the franchise defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 5451. The Rams’ Monday night thriller marked the first game in NFL history where both teams scored 50+

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Inglewood Planning Commission hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Room, First Floor, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, to consider the following matters:

1. A public hearing to consider an application by Douglas M. Champion representing East Beach Inglewood, LLC for Zone Change No. 2018001 (ZC-2018-001) to allow a zone change of an approximately 67,487 square-foot (1.55 acres) site from R-2 (Limited-Multiple family Residential) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-4 (Multiple-family Residential) at 355 La Colina Drive and 338 to 358 East Beach Avenue (AIN 4015-017-003; 017 and 025). An Addendum to Environmental Impact Report (EA-EIR-2016-044) has been prepared stating that the proposed project will have no adverse impact upon the environment, a copy of which is available for public review in the Planning Division office of City Hall and via email at asalazar1@cityofinglewood.org. If you will require special accommodations

points. L.A. will travel to Arizona before returning to home for a second primetime matchup against Seattle in Week 14. Next on the slate, the Rams visit the reigning NFC East champion Dallas Cowboys in Week 15 and remain on the road in Week 16 vs. the San Francisco 49ers. The latter game against the 49ers will be played on either Dec. 21 or Dec. 22 and is subject to “flexible schedule” which will be exercised by the National Football League in Weeks 11-17. In Week 16, three of five possible matchups currently listed as TBD will be scheduled for Saturday on NFL Network. Start times and Saturday games for Week 16 will be announced no later than following Week 8, with the non-Saturday games to be played on Sunday. Los Angeles will conclude the regular season at the Coliseum against the Cardinals on Dec. 29. Since taking over the Rams in 2017, McVay has led the team to a 24-8 regular-season record – which includes zero losses against AFC opponents – back-to-back playoff berths, two division titles, as well as the George Halas NFC Championship trophy following the 2018 season.

due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 412-5280 or FAX (310) 412-5333, One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. “If you challenge the proposed amendment in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.”

“Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar onu este numero (310) 412-5280.” In the event that this Planning Commission meeting is not held, or is concluded prior to a public hearing item being considered, the public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.

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April 18, 2019

EYE ON THE CITY GEORGE DOTSON

Continued from page 1: The City’s Eyes

tion by $191,000 over the remaining 13 months of the agreement for tree maintenance and grid pruning services. (Gas Tax Fund) The council adopted a resolution authorizing an easement to Southern California Edison for the City-owned property located at 101 S. La Brea Avenue for the installation of a new transformer for electric vehicle charging and an Amended and Restated Resolution No. 18-69 to amend, clarify, confirm, modify, and restate the vacation of the alley between Florence Avenue and Regent Street, east of La Brea Avenue, and west of Market Street. Mayor Butts opened the floor to public comments and unlike previous meetings, persons wishing to speak were asked to complete a form so that their name could be called. Because of the number of persons present, an overflow room was established on the first floor.

ALEX PADILLA

JAMES BUTTS

Since it was widely believed that the council was prepared to act on either continuing with rental rate increases & frequency, relocation and eviction rules and restrictions for the City of Inglewood, this week’s meeting had a greater number of property owners, compared to previous meetings where the majority of speakers had been renters. Speaking on behalf of property owners, one former elected official who has been an Inglewood residential unit property owner for years explained the reasons why rent control is not a good policy plan for the city. Other property owners expressed their individual reasons why rent control is not a prudent idea because: it has the potential to restrict their earnings, limit their desire to acquire additional property thereby limiting the amount of rental housing stock, does not take into account the cost of necessary capital improvements and repairs.etc. Property owners also

ELOY MORALES

RALPH FRANKLIN

expressed displeasure with a relocation policy that ‘takes money out of a property owner’s pocked and places it in the hands of a renter.’ One property owner bluntly said that if one could not afford their rental space, our capitalistic economy would urge them to locate residential accommodations that they can afford. Renters reiterated the messages they have been trying to advance since this discussion began including; excessive rent increases disrupt communities, are a burden on seniors, the disabled, families with small children, residents on a fixed income, etc. The council members, individually and collectively, expressed their appreciation to those who chose to speak on this important issue. It is clear that the council is anxious to arrive at a measure that, overall, is in the best interest of all of Inglewood, while acknowledging that not everyone is going to be happy.

Stadium Celebration

Mayor Butts said this matter is not all one way for the tenants. He acknowledged that there is a social cost for rent increases while recognizing that property owners have realized increased property value as a result of what the city has accomplished and what it continues to do to improve living conditions throughout the city, from tree trimming and pot hole repair to stabilizing the city’s finances and improving the city’s infrastructure. Before adjourning the meeting Mayor Butts introduced two motions that were approved by the council. The first was to extend the sanctions for an additional 60 days and the second was authorization for him to work with the city manager to arrive at a final ordinance that will be subjected to an up or down vote by the council. Property owners and renters were urged to continue to share their views with their council representative.

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