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EYE ON THE CITY April 7-13, 2022 VOL. 37, No. 14

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Runoff Looms in 62nd Assembly District

Tina McKinnor By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

The race for the 62nd Assembly District which covers Inglewood has been narrowed between Lawndale Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles and community activist Tina McKinnor after both candidates received the majority of the votes in the April 5 primary. According to the latest tabulations

from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Tuesday, Pullen-Miles garnered 8,083 votes, or 37.21%, McKinnor snagged 7,686 votes, or 35.38%, while Hawthorne City Councilwoman Angie Reyes English (3,056 votes, or 14.07%) and Nico Ruderman(2,900 votes, or 13.35%) both failed to meet the threshold for the runoff. Since none of the candidates

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garnered to necessary majority of votes, Pullen-Miles and McKinnor will decide it in the statewide June 7 primary who will serve out Autumn Burke’s remaining term. Burke, D-Inglewood, resigned from the Assembly suddenly on Feb. 1, leaving the 62nd District unrepresented and prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to proclaim a special election ahead of the statewide primaries in June.

The four candidates who sought to replace Burke would serve out the final eight months of her term. The 62nd District that the winning candidate will represent will essentially become the 61st next term because of redistricting. All four candidates on the special election ballot are also on the June 7 ballot for the full two-year term in the Continued on page 8

Biden Announces Extension of Student Loan Repayment Freeze By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

President Joe Biden on Wednesday, April 6, announced a pause on federal student loan repayments – extending the break in payments through August 31. Originally, the freeze was scheduled to expire May 1. Borrower balances have frozen for more than two years since March 2020. During this time, interest has stopped adding up and collections on defaulted debt have been on hold. Since taking office, Biden has expanded student loan forgiveness relief to borrowers. who work in the public sector, those permanently disabled. Officials said those initiatives have Here’s Biden’s official statement: who were defrauded by for-profit In January 2021, on my first day in colleges and borrowers who are now provided more than $17 billion in

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EYE ON THE CITY GEORGE DOTSON

ALEX PADILLA

JAMES BUTTS

ELOY MORALES

DIONNE FAULK

AROUND THE CITY

A Message from County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres

Erika F. Torres, Ed.D., MSW County Administrator

Dear Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Staff, Students, Families and Community: In our continued commitment to serving our community and providing current information, we have some important updates in this week’s message. Cesar Chavez’ Birthday- No School In observance of Cesar Chavez’ Birthday, our District Offices and schools will be closed on Friday, April 1, 2022. School and District operations will resume on Monday, April 4, 2022. IUSD Board of Education Meetings Please be informed that our April 6, 2022 Special Board Meeting will

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be postponed for a later date. We will provide the new date as soon as confirmed and it will be posted on our IUSD Board webpage. In an effort to keep our community informed, we invite you to join our virtual Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. We will share updates regarding our student assessment data and a presentation on our Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). Please click here to access our Board meeting agenda and virtual meeting information. IUSD Stellar Student Spotlight by Maygan Orr Israel Jimenez puts the “leadership” in Bennett Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence School! This 5th grader is a scholar and a true leader, as shown by his actions on campus. He guides his peers to make good decisions on campus, as seen through his work as a member of “Paw Patrol”. He volunteers to help others so that all his peers WIN in the end. Israel has been on the principal’s honor roll every school year as well as selected as Student of the Month. Additionally, he has received multiple awards for his school leadership and perfect attendance. Israel is stellar in all academic areas, and is determined to learn new and challenging concepts, while always completing his assignments on time. You can often find Israel on task, attentive, and willing to help others who are struggling. Israel goes above and beyond on school projects, presenting exemplary work in his Ecosystem and 13 Colonies projects. He loves to participate in class discussions and loves school! He is a great help in the classroom as well, and often offers to stay behind to help clean up. Israel would like to attend UCLA for college and medical school. He wants to become a plastic surgeon one day, so that he can help patients needing reconstructive surgeries feel better about themselves. His hobbies are playing outside with his brother, playing video games, and hiking. Israel has this advice to share with his fellow IUSD students: “Always do your best, and success will come.” To nominate a stellar IUSD student to be spotlighted next month, please email maygan.orr@inglewoodusd.com. State Superintendent’s Task Force on Literacy and Reading by Third Grade On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, the State Superintendent’s Task Force on Literacy and Reading by Third Grade held a special hearing to discuss literacy strategies that are proposed in legislation and the state budget, which includes designated reading and instructional coaches, and family outreach component focused on supporting literacy. I was invited to be a part of the panel, which included Tony Thurmond, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, President of California State Board

of Education, and Senator Monique Limon, representing the 19th District in the California State Senate, Jackie Wong, Executive Director of First Five California, and Dr. Frances Gipson, Director of Urban Leadership Program and Professor at Claremont Graduate University. Our District is building an instructional infrastructure that facilitates literacy and language equity for all students. Our commitment to literacy equity is grounded in our knowledge that the ability to read, speak, listen and write proficiently is key to graduating from high school, accessing college and career, and lifelong success. To view the special hearing, please click here. Autism Awareness Month April is Autism Awareness Month and it aims to celebrate and promote acceptance for those with Autism, affecting one in every 44 children, as of 2021, in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The key mission of Autism Awareness Month is to educate the new generation in fostering acceptance and kindness towards the autistic community. Autism affects all ethnic and socioeconomic groups; however, minority groups tend to be diagnosed less often and at a later age. Early intervention affords the best opportunity to support healthy development and can improve learning, communication and social skills, as well as underlying neuro and physical development. Autism Awareness Month reinforces Inglewood Unified School District’s commitment to provide quality support and services to our students on the Autism spectrum. On April 8, our District will “Light it up Blue” and encourage all staff, students, and community members to wear blue to show their support for those with autism. Richard Barter Memorial Spelling Bee Contest On Saturday, March 19, 2022, students across our school sites conducted classroom and grade-level spelling competitions. Each grade-level winner was invited to participate and represent their school site at our Annual Richard Barter Memorial Spelling Bee Contest held at Oak Street Elementary. It was an exciting morning for all of our 1st - 12th grade students, as they competed with heart, commitment and determination. Congratulations to all of our grade-level winners! School Beautification Project at Woodworth-Monroe TK-8 Academy This past weekend, UNIFY Financial Credit Union, CityYear of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Rams led a school beautification project at WoodworthMonroe TK-8 Academy. During this event, the Rams Cornerback David Long, Jr, former football player Chris Draft and many other volunteers painted a variety of theme-based murals: sports, nutrition, careers, and

more. We are thankful for our partners who support and encourage creating positive learning environments for our students. Attendance Trophy Winner A district-wide school attendance competition was launched to highlight the school with the highest monthly attendance rate. The school site with the highest percentage rate would have the privilege of displaying the IUSD’s Attendance Trophy with their school site name engraved. We are excited to announce that City Honors International Preparatory School has been named as the recipient of the IUSD’s Attendance Trophy. Congratulations City Honors! Spring Gifted and Talented Academy IUSD is excited to share some amazing highlights from our Spring Gifted and Talented Academy. The academy is geared for our advanced students, who scored “Exceeding the standard” on the California Assessment Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessments. Currently we have 120 students in 3rd - 12th grade who meet three times a month, engaging in a series of project-based learning activities. Universal Transitional Kindergarten (TK) With the passage of Assembly Bill 22, the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) age requirement will be expanded. As a result, more students will now be eligible to participate in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) beginning in the 2022-23 school year. The table below shows the new age requirement by school year. To learn more about enrolling in our District’s Transitional Kindergarten program, please visit our TK web page here. Weekly Onsite COVID-19 Testing STUDENTS EMPLOYEES Student COVID-19 Testing Website Employee COVID-19 Testing Website COVID-19 Procedures, Contacts, Forms, Schedules, FAQ’s Vaccination Request Per the updated Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) COVID-19 guidelines, IUSD is now requiring COVID-19 vaccination status for both students and staff. Vaccination Records Upload for Students and Staff For parents and guardians, please click here to upload your child’s vaccination record. For employees, please click here to upload your vaccination record. Thank you staff, parents, students, and community members for your ongoing support and commitment to the success of our district. #WeAreInglewoodUnified Sincerely, Erika F. Torres, Ed.D., MSW County Administrator

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Obama Returns to the White House to Tout Affordable Care Act

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

With the style, grace, and humor that personified his two terms in office, former President Barack Obama returned to the White House to help celebrate the Affordable Care Act and help announce plans to strengthen his signature law which many refer to as Obamacare. “It’s good to be back at the White House,” Obama declared, much to the delight of an overflow crowd of reporters and onlookers in the East Room. With President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris standing alongside him, Obama referred to the current commanderin-chief as “Vice President Biden.” That brought laughter from all, including Biden, who would later jokingly declare, “My name is Joe Biden, and I’m Barack Obama’s vice president.” Of course, Biden served as vice president under Obama from 2008 to 2017. Donald Trump took the reigns from January 2017 to January 2021. “It feels like the good old days – being here with you brings back so many good

memories,” Biden declared. It marked the first time Obama had visited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue since leaving office. “I confess, I heard some changes have been made by the current president since I was last here,” Obama remarked. “Apparently, Secret Service agents have to wear Aviator glasses now. The Navy mess has been replaced by a Baskin-Robbins. And there’s a cat

running around, which I guarantee Beau and Sunny would have been very unhappy about,” he continued, in reference to the president’s dogs. Turning serious, Obama reflected on celebrating 12 years of the Affordable Care Act. “It’s an example of why you run for office in the first place,” Obama asserted. “We’re not supposed to do this just to occupy a seat or to hang on to power.

We’re supposed to do this because it’s making a difference in the lives of the people who sent us here.” Biden said the Affordable Care Act had been called a lot of things. “But Obamacare is the most fitting,” he declared. The President vowed to expand access to health care by proposing a change to Obamacare that would allow more eligibility for premium tax credits. “Once today’s proposed rule is finalized, starting next year, working families in America will get the help they need to afford full family coverage,” Biden said. “With this change, it’s estimated that 200,000 presently uninsured Americans are going to gain coverage. Nearly one million Americans will see their coverage become more affordable.” Under the President’s plan, families would receive tax credits if the cost of their coverage exceeds more than 10 Continued on page 8

Black Water Leaders:

Outreach “Critically Important” in Gov. Newsom’s Conservation Plan Tanu Henry | California Black Media

If it were not for the news headlines, you probably would not know California is under a state of emergency due to continuing drought conditions affecting more than 95% of state residents. Last summer was the hottest recorded in Western states. And in a 128-year stretch, 2022 has so far been the driest in Golden State history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Then, in March, evidence of worsening drought conditions in the state showed up in rainfall that didn’t. Low levels of rain during the month, prompted concerned authorities at the state Department of Water Resources (DWR) to cut delivery from the State Water Project, a storage facility, down to 5 % of the supplies that had been requested. Reacting to those and other developments indicating a need to begin preserving water, last week, Gov. Newsom asked local water authorities to “move to Level 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plans.” Newsom did not recommend specific actions, leaving regional and municipal authorities open to take “locallyappropriate actions.” “Today, I am calling on local water agencies to implement more aggressive water conservation measures, including having the Water Board evaluate a ban on watering ornamental grass on commercial properties, which will drive

water use savings at this critical time,” said Newsom who has invested more than $1 billion in state efforts aimed at tackling the drought. Last month, Newsom invested $22.5 million in immediate funds to address the state’s drought emergency. That amount included $8.25 million for outreach efforts educating Californians on water conservation. Dale Hunter is executive director of

the California African American Water Education Foundation (CAAWEF). He says he applauds the governor’s decision to invest in outreach, but he also emphasized how important education will be for this campaign because of the seriousness of this ongoing drought. CAAWEF is a statewide nonprofit that raises awareness about water issues concerning African Americans and educates the Black community about them. “We must embrace conservation. It will become a way of life for us,” says Hunter. “We have to give people practical tips to drive this stuff home - so that people know they are a part of it. For example, the next time you wash that T-shirt, you have to make sure you have some other stuff in the washer to save water.” Hunter said a lot of people hear about water conservation in the media, but they do not know what it involves. Hunter says funding for outreach would support efforts by organizations like his that educate consumers. The governor’s executive order last week called on the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to

consider asking commercial consumers to ban irrigation of “non-functional” grass on their properties. However, Newsom’s proposed ban would not affect residential customers or recreational spaces and parks. DWR estimates the plan could save water equal to “several hundred thousand acre-feet.” One acre-foot is the estimated amount of water three households need to last them for one year. In California, 85% of public water systems source their supply from groundwater, which, under normal circumstances, accounts for 41% of water delivered to homes, businesses and public facilities. But during droughts like the current one, as much as 58 % of those water authorities may rely on groundwater. Hunter says he understands why Newsom didn’t push any mandates or laws but opted instead to make recommendations to local authorities. “Water is always a local issue,” he explained. “Always.” Hunter says increasing awareness about water and getting people to become stakeholders in conservation will not happen overnight. “It takes a while to percolate down to the average person,” says Hunter. “It might hit us when folks in one Zip Code can only water their yards on certain days. Water is the lifeblood of our state. We have to make sure we get it right.”

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West Basin Board Announces Gregory Reed As General Manager

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CARSON, Calif. – The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors announced that Gregory R. Reed, P.E. will serve as the new General Manager of the District. Bringing more than 30 years of public service and executive leadership in the water industry, Reed will support West Basin in achieving its water resiliency goals. “Mr. Reed brings exactly the kind of experience and leadership we believe the District needs at this time,” said West Basin Board President Donald L.

Dear. “Mr. Reed will help guide West Basin as it faces important near and long-term planning decisions.” “I am honored to support the District with my experience in water resources strategic planning and project development to ensure a reliable water supply for the West Basin service area,” said Reed. “I am looking forward to working with the Board of Directors, District staff and regional partners to collaborate and continue the agency’s commendable legacy of leadership and innovation.” Prior to joining the District, Reed served as the Assistant Director of Water Engineering and Technical Services for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). He was responsible for guiding and supervising the longrange planning and development of water system infrastructure renewal and expansion projects including the over $400 million annual capital improvement program and over 140 projects. Reed also supervised the division’s asset management program, Geographic Information Systems, water system resiliency planning and safety program administration. In addition, Reed was the group manager for the LADWP Water Rights

and Groundwater Management Group and served on various groundwater agency committees such as West Basin Water Association/Water Rights Panel, the Upper Los Angeles River Area Administrative Committee and the early formation of the Santa Monica Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency. Reed is a lifetime member of the Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers, helped established the first LADWP employee-based professional chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers and played a key role in employee recruitment, training and retention for the agency’s workforce diversity, equity and inclusion program. Additional West Basin directors highly praised Reed’s qualifications. West Basin Division I Director Harold C. Williams stated, “In his 30 years of public service in the management of water, environmental and infrastructure initiatives, Mr. Reed has proven to be a visionary and inclusive leader. His commitment to innovation, sustainability, collaboration and community engagement will be critical as we continue to face challenges impacting our water supplies.” “The challenges posed by California’s drought require innovative and

dedicated leadership,” said West Basin Division II Director Gloria D. Gray. “Mr. Reed has the expertise and vision to build upon West Basin’s successes in creating a resilient water future.” “It is a pleasure to welcome Mr. Reed as West Basin’s new General Manager,” said West Basin Division III Director Desi Alvarez. “As the District celebrates 75 years of service, it faces pressing financial and environmental challenges. Mr. Reed’s experience should serve him well to pivot the District’s financial practices and capital improvement program as it tackles addressing a drier climate and California’s drought in an affordable and environmentally sustainable manner.” West Basin Division IV Director Scott Houston stated, “Mr. Reed is a well-rounded professional who brings a wealth of experience to the District. His prior experience managing capital improvement programs and developing local groundwater supplies will help West Basin achieve its long-term water goals.” The West Basin Board of Directors voted to approve Reed’s 3-year General Manager Employment Agreement at their March 29 Board Meeting.

California’s New CARE Court Is Justice Option for People Addicted, Mentally Ill Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media

Over the last two months, Gov. Gavin Newsom has met with some of the state’s counties to promote CARE Court. CARE Court – the acronym stands for Community, Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment – is a a mental health framework the state created to help people who are suffering from mental illness and Substance Use Disorder by providing alternatives to arrests and jail if they have run-ins with the law. Newsom announced the initiative at a press conference in San Jose last month. At the event, the governor said the new statewide initiative will receive funding from his administration’s multi-year mental health budget proposal totaling nearly $10 billion per year in behavioral health programs and services. “CARE Court is about meeting people where they are and acting with compassion to support the thousands of

Californians living on our streets with severe mental health and substance use disorders,” said Newsom. “We are taking action to break the pattern that leaves people without hope and cycling repeatedly through homelessness and incarceration. This is a new approach to stabilize people with the hardest-to-treat behavioral health conditions.” Some counties in various parts of the state already have Similar similar programs called collaborative courts focusing on specific problem-solving solutions for offenders have already been established in a number of counties across the state. Teiahsha Bankhead, Executive Director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) said the courts work. “In some counties these courts have demonstrated very positive outcomes. They are most successful in communities that are not obsessed with over-policing

and harsh punishment,” said Bankhead. Sacramento Superior Court Judge Lawrence G. Brown, who has extensive experience with cases that come through these types of courts, asserted that the model has been helpful in his community. “In our three mental health treatment courts in Sacramento, which serve between 150-200 participants at any given time, it would be a conservative estimate that well over half of those coming into our courts are either homeless or have housing instability,” said Brown. “Based on our experience, if a person can be connected to meaningful treatment services, coupled with judicial oversight, there can be a profound impact on recidivism and hospitalizations,” he continued. Rhonda Smith, executive director of the California Black Health Network, is pleased to see the gap that CARE Court

is closing but she is concerned about people the criminal justice program might miss. “If someone doesn’t pass the screening test, what happens to that person? What kind of safety net is there for them?” Smith asked. Bankhead believes CARE Court is a necessary measure in a society that has been rethinking crime and punishment. “In a humane, civil society members take into consideration disabling health considerations without punishing people for consequences of illnesses beyond their control,” points out Bankhead. “A CARE Court should result in lower costs for custodial care of people who have caused harm as additional resources and treatment alternatives will mean fewer people serving time in county jails and state prisons for charges that are essentially health violations,” continued Bankhead.

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Sports & Entertainment The LA Clippers are the Western Conference’s 8th-seed

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With their win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, the LA Clippers have clinched the Western Conference’s 8th-seed. The team can no longer move up or down in the standings, and will be playing that first play-in game on the road. After the win, Paul George shared his thoughts.

“We’re a confident group, and we feel we can match up and play with anybody,” George said. “It was tough for them going through that stretch [without me], but they’ve done a great job managing.” On how he is feeling entering the postseason, Paul George said, “[I’m] not all the way there, but I’m definitely using these games to get to that point.”

Eliminated

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To be the best, you have to beat the best but unfortunately for the Lakers (31-48) it was quite literally the best who got the better of them. Without LeBron James for the second-straight game and their backs against the wall to keep their season alive, the Lake Show fell to the league-leading Phoenix Suns, 121110, Tuesday night. The loss, and a

San Antonio Spurs win earlier in the night, officially eliminated L.A from playoff contention. L.A. got out on the right foot quickly to open the game and led by as many as eight and took a three-point lead into the second quarter. Phoenix would find some rhythm in the second and go on an 11-0 run to grab a nine-point lead late in the second. Despite the deficit, the Purple and Gold did not lose their way and

George also emphasized his enjoyment with playing alongside Robert Covington, saying that “It’s not often guys come to you and say PG you don’t have to guard the best player.” At the end of his answer about Covington, George also mentioned his excitement for eventually getting alongside Norman Powell. The Clippers will likely draw the

kept the game within reach as the Suns took a five-point lead into halftime. Much like most of the season, it was the third quarter woes that got the better of the Lake Show. Phoenix would outscore the Lakers 35-22 in the third frame and flip the game entirely in their favor, as they took an 18-point lead into the final 12. The Lakers would win the final quarter (30-23), but it was too little, too late. With the victory, the Suns earned a franchise record 63rd win of the season. Anthony Davis registered his second double-double in three games since returning from injury (21 PTS, 13 REB) and shot 10-of-18 from the field. Russell Westbrook led all Laker scorers with 28 points on 50.0 percent from the field and tacked on five rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes. Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony each scored 10 points and after not playing in the last two consecutive games, Austin Reaves provided a nice spark off the bench with 18 points (6-of-10 FG), six assists, and four rebounds in 31 minutes. The Lakers have three games remaining and will be in the Bay Area April 7 to take on the Golden State Warriors.

Minnesota Timberwolves in the first play-in game, with the 7th-seed and a date with the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round on the line. The Clippers are a confident group, and with another reinforcement in Norman Powell potentially on the way, Paul George and his squad feel they can match up with anybody.

Excitement Builds for Shocking Tiger Woods Return at The Masters By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Professional golf’s most storied event could have the game’s most electrifying player tee off. Just one year removed from a horrific car accident that left him worried about losing a leg, Tiger Woods is preparing a comeback for the ages at this year’s Masters, which opens Thursday, April 7, at Augusta National. The recently minted Hall of Famer completed a practice round, and, while he hasn’t confirmed, multiple golf writers said they expect Woods to play. “Sources confirmed. Tiger Woods is playing in The Masters,” Mad Dog Radio and Fox Sports commentator George Wrighster III tweeted to his 67,000 followers. Former golfer Shooter McGavin Continued on page 8

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Steve ‘Whitey’ Robertson Adepts to Life After The Game By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

At first glance Steve ‘Whitey’ Robertson appears to be just a normal and regular small business owner, but all observations from the outside is where the gross misconceptions of the man known best as creator of Whitey Enterprise begin. Robertson served 30 years in prison for cocaine trafficking and his street reputation as a drug pusher and hustler are cost him his freedom, but as he reflected in a wide ranging exclusive interview in his warehouse just south of downtown Los Angeles he had little choice but to choose ‘The Game’. We met at his ‘Just Pop ‘N’ hamburger joint in my old neighborhood on 24th and Central Ave. and he jumped into his Toyota Prius to lead me to his warehouse on 16th Street, where a mural greeted us before we entered to an awaiting videographer. This is the first time that Robertson has sat down for an interview since touching down and his mind is racing so fast that often his thoughts overlap the words that come out of his mouth. Once he settles in and exhales a bit, he soothes with a serene calmness and measures his words as if he’s calculating his next move. Roberson does not blame drugs on the plight of many Blacks who have suffered from its wicked wrath. “I’ve seen brothers selling their mothers houses, mistreat their sisters and throw them out as a direct result of stupidity,” he began. “There are so many people who would say that it’s a direct fault of drugs, but drugs been in American since time begun. It’s not that, it ends up being that a whole lot of people (from drug proceeds in the 80s) bought their parents houses and left them a lot of real estate and kids who grew up without their father sold the property when their mothers and grandmothers passed away.” Robertson says that he first got involved in The Game when he was just 11 years old and was swayed by the illicit activity as a method of survival and making a better life for his family. However, Robertson influences came from individuals whom he says were the Godfather’s of the Black community during the time, individuals such as notorious drug kingpins Tootie Reese, Bill Jones, Jap, Cuz, Louis Turner, Harry Jenkins, Howard Johnson and Raymond Wright. These are people that Robertson says defined The Game and the rules therein which is why one of his most prominent projects is a future documentary that will pay homage to all of the aforementioned. While incarcerated for three decades, Robertson says that he spent most of his time in the library and in a reference to legendary boxing promoter Don King, he says that he made time serve him. His take on gentrification is that white people did not run Blacks out of their neighborhoods, but that

Blacks sold their homes in their own neighborhoods. “In my eyesight, only in mine they didn’t get an opportunity to have their fathers around to teach them business because the proceeds that we made came from doing business. We did business everyday just like the Rockefeller’s did business, the Kennedy’s did business. When it all came full circle the black community got what the whites put in their lap and that was cocaine.” Robertson says that women should also shoulder the blame for what has happened to Black men. “Welfare gave the young ladies an opportunity to have some money and they took advantage of a system that was built to just help them get out of poverty. The ladies took advantage of welfare and start having kids by anybody just to get a welfare check,”

Robertson stated. Robertson’s wife was not happy about his statement, but he stands by it. Since gaining his freedom, Robertson has a new perspective and outlook on life and is pledging to make a positive impact on the lives of young people. Along with his partners he operates tattoo polar and local store front, and also is among a few Blacks to control a political action committee. “We have a responsibility to our community to have a say on who serves us in office and I wanted to make sure that we had that.” With his illicit past behind him and the treasured memories stored and fresh, Steve ‘Whitey’ Robertson will never forget from whence he came, but forges forward with experiences that help shape and steel him for the road ahead.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022055281 The following Person is doing business as:

1 DCF Logistics 3502 W. 85th Street Inglewood, CA 90305

Quantum Handyman Services 405 E 98th St. Inglewood, CA 90301

Registered Owner: DCF International, Inc., 3502 W. 85th Street, Inglewood, CA 90305

Registered Owner(s): David Ortiz, 405 E 98th St., Inglewood, CA 90301

This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 22, 2022

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 10, 2022.

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.) DCF International, Inc., 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.) David Ortiz, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 22, 2022

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022030506 The following Person is doing business as:

JD Fabrication 7625 Rosecrans Ave., Ste 38, Paramount, CA 90723 2740 Golden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806 Registered Owner(s): J&D Fabrication LLC, 7625 Rosecrans Ave., Ste 38, Paramount, CA 90723 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on February 8, 2022 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.) J&D Fabrication LLC, Owner. This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Sectiohn 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on wich 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 Clerk on February 8, 2022. 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 10, 17, 24; April 7, 2022 IT0042230120020190 Inglewood Today

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022043973 The following Person is doing business as: Custom Life Solutions 1327 E Crane CT Compton, CA 90221

Registered Owner(s): Charles Walker, 1327 E Crane CT, Compton, CA 90221 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on February 24, 2022. 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.) Charles Walker, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on February 24, 2022. 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 17, 24, 31; April 7, 2022 IT0042230120020193 Inglewood Today

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022057893 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022053647 The following Person is doing business as:

A.R.I.S.E. Global LLC; A.R.I.S.E. Global; A.R.I.S.E. 742 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302

Marabate Studios 803 Jade Pl Montebello, CA 90640

Registered Owner(s): Affordable Residential Investments & Social Enterprises Global LLC, 742 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 15, 2022. 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.) Affordable Residential Investments & Social Enterprises Global LLC, Owner.

Registered Owner(s): Mark Marabate, 803 Jade Pl, Montebello, CA 90640 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 09, 2022. 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.) Mark Marabate, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 15, 2022

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 09, 2022.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case # 22BBCP00099 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

Petitioner: Michael Robert Oved, 4647 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Apt 4, Studio City, CA 91604, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 300 E. Olive, Burbank, CA 91502, to change his name. FROM: Michael Robert Oved – TO: Michael Robert Kierstein Oved

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022061765 The Following Person Is Doing Business As: C.A.R.S. 440 Hindry Ave., Suite A Inglewood, CA 90301

Registered Owner: Complete Automotive Reconditioning Specialists LLC, 440 Hindry Ave., Ste A, Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 21, 2022. 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.) Complete Automotive Reconditioning Specialists LLC, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 21, 2022

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on, April 22, 2022, 8:30 AM, Dept. A, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Publication Dates: Mar 17, 24 31; April 7, 2022

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 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2022 IT0042230120020195

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office, I directed the Department of Education to pause federal student loan repayments through September of that year. At the time, our economy was barely growing. Fewer than 1 percent of Americans were fully vaccinated. Millions of Americans were struggling to stay afloat. Because of that pause in repayments, 41 million Americans were able to breathe a little easier during some of the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, America is stronger than we were a year ago—and we will be stronger a year from now than we are today. Thanks to our plan to build the economy from the bottom up and the middle out, the economy has created 7.9 million jobs since I took office— the greatest year of job growth on record. We’ve seen the fastest economic growth in nearly 40 years. More than 217 million Americans are now fully vaccinated, and 2 out of 3 eligible adults are boosted. We have the tools we need to move forward safely and return to more normal routines. However, as I recognized in recently extending the COVID-19 national emergency, we are still recovering from the pandemic and the unprecedented economic disruption it caused. If loan payments were to resume on schedule in May, analysis of recent data from the Federal Reserve suggests that millions of student loan borrowers would face significant economic hardship, and delinquencies and defaults could

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022070047 The Following Person Is Doing Business As:

threaten Americans’ financial stability. Accordingly, to enable Americans to continue to get back on their feet after two of the hardest years this nation has ever faced, my Administration is extending the pause on federal student loan repayments through August 31st, 2022. That additional time will assist borrowers in achieving greater financial security and support the Department of Education’s efforts to continue improving student loan programs. As part of this transition, the Department of Education will offer additional flexibilities and support for all borrowers. I’m asking all student loan borrowers to work with the Department of Education to prepare for a return to repayment, look into Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and explore other options to lower their payments. Vice President Harris and I are focused on supporting borrowers in need, and believe that this pause will provide a continued lifeline as we recover and rebuild from the pandemic.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE A NEGATIVE DECLARATION

Sky Lighting Technology 25618 Bani Ave. Lomita, CA 90717

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration has been prepared on the belowreferenced program, on the basis that said program will not have a significant effect on the environment.

Registered Owner: Kevin Yang, 25 Pepper Tree Ln, Rolling Hills Estate, CA 90274

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:

This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 31, 2022

APPLICANT:

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.) Kevin Yang, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 31, 2022 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 April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 IT0042230120020197

STANDBY CHARGE PROGRAM RENEWAL

West Basin Municipal Water District LOCATION: West Basin Municipal Water District **************** Copies of the Negative Declaration for this program are available for review at the West Basin Municipal Water District offices located at 17140 South Avalon Blvd., in the City of Carson (310) 217-2411. Anyone wishing to comment on this program may do so prior to April 25, 2022. All comments should be directed to the District Secretary, at West Basin Municipal Water District’s office. Edward J. Caldwell Interim General Manager West Basin Municipal Water District

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redistricted 61st Assembly District, along with environmental consultant James Arlandus Spencer, a Republican. The current 62nd district consists of Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, El Segundo, and Gardena, as well as Westchester, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Venice, and Del Rey, and the unincorporated communities of Del Aire, West Athens, Lennox, Westmont and Marina del Rey. Pullen-Miles, Burke’s district director, announced his candidacy for the seat Feb. 1 and received Burke’s endorsement that day. He has also received the dual endorsement of Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. and the Inglewood City Council. The Lawndale mayor had $87,282 in cash on hand as of March 19 — and had spent $164,811 on his campaign since Jan. 1. McKinnor is the director of civic engagement for LA Voice. LA Voice Continued from page 3: Obama...

percent of their incomes. The U.S. Treasury Department said the change would allow 200,000 uninsured individuals to gain coverage while more than 1 million others would realize lower premium payments. “Thanks to the landmark American Rescue Plan, ACA premiums are at an all-time low, while enrollment is at an all-time high,” the administration said in a Fact Sheet. “Four out of five Americans can find quality coverage for under $10 a month, and families are saving an average of $2,400 on their annual premiums — $200 in savings every month back to families.” The Fact Sheet continued: “The Administration has lowered costs and increased enrollment to a record high of 14.5 million Americans— including nearly 6 million who newly gained coverage. “With the addition of Missouri and Oklahoma, two states that expanded Medicaid last year, nearly 19 million low-income Americans are enrolled in the ACA’s Medicaid expansion coverage, adding up to a record nearly 80 million children, pregnant women, seniors, people with disabilities, and other low-income Americans covered by Medicaid.” The administration said it’s seeking to fix the “family glitch” in the ACA law.

describes itself as “a multi-racial, multi-faith organization with a mission to transform Los Angeles into a county that reflects the human dignity of all communities, with racial and economic equity and abundant life for all.” McKinnor previously served as operations director for the California Democratic Party, district director for then-Assemblyman and now state Sen. Steven Bradford, political treasurer for the Kaufman Legal Group and auditor at the L.A. County Office of Education. The Democratic activist spent $159,724 from Jan. 1 to March 19, according to campaign finance records, and ended that period with $22,483 on hand. She has been endorsed by L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, the Legislative Black Caucus and Bradford, among others. City News Service and staff writer Kristy Hutchings and the Daily Breeze contributed to this report.

“Under the ACA, people who do not have access to ‘affordable’ health insurance through their jobs may qualify for a premium tax credit to purchase affordable, high-quality coverage on the ACA’s health insurance marketplaces,” administration officials stated. “Current regulations define employerbased health insurance as ‘affordable’ if the coverage solely for the employee, and not for family members, is affordable, making family members ineligible for a premium tax credit even though they need it to afford high-quality coverage through the Marketplace.” The officials added that for family members of an employee offered health coverage through an employer, the cost of that family coverage can sometimes be prohibitive and make health insurance out of reach. The “family glitch” affects about 5 million people and has made it impossible for many families to use the premium tax credit to purchase an affordable, high-quality Marketplace plan, officials stated. Biden’s proposal reportedly would require some time before taking effect. Thus the goal is for it to begin in January. Administration officials said more than 14.5 million people purchased ACA marketplace plans this winter. That number included 6 million who purchased health insurance for the first time.

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claimed Augusta National would allow Woods to ride a cart if he chooses to play. “This is a pure opinion; I don’t know anything more than the rest of you. But I have reached the point where I would be surprised if Tiger Woods does not play in the Masters,” Golf Digest Writer Dan Rapaport said. Golf Magazine’s Michael Bamberger said Woods could easily wait until Monday, April 4, before the tournament, before the groups for the first two rounds are announced, before announcing his intentions. “What we know with certainty is this, not because of anything Woods has said, but because we’ve been watching him for more than 25 years: If he can play, he will. That’s in his DNA,” Bamberger wrote. On February 23, 2021, having already come back from multiple back surgeries, Woods lost control of his vehicle near a hillside outside Los Angeles. The frightening photos published in the wreck’s aftermath left many wondering if Woods would survive the accident. He later revealed that he feared amputation. “It’s been tough, but I’ve gotten here, I’ve gotten this far, and I still have a long way to go,” Woods said in February. And at an emotional ceremony to induct Woods into the World Golf Hall of Fame at the PGA TOUR headquarters in Florida in March, the usually guarded and composed legend was reduced to tears.

His daughter, Sam, issued a heartwarming induction speech. “Dad, I inducted you into the ‘Dad Hall of Fame’ a long time ago,” the 14-year-old remarked. Sam also provided insight into the state of the Woods family in the immediate aftermath of the accident. “We didn’t know if you’d come home with two legs or not,” she said. “Now, not only are you about to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, but you’re standing here on your own two feet. This is why you deserve this because you’re a fighter.” That fight again faces a significant test if Woods, the owner of 15 major championship victories, does appear at The Masters. His former swing coach, Hank Haney, believes Woods could win his 16th major if he plays. “So, he’s saying I can walk no problem on a treadmill, but it’s not the same as walking on the golf course,” Haney said during his “The Hank Haney Podcast. “No, it’s not, but you can tilt your treadmill on an incline, and I promise you he has it on an incline … He’s doing beach walks … walking in the sand … that was a month ago, two months ago? Plenty of time to make some more progress … it sounds like he’s made a lot of progress.” Earlier, Haney proved more definitive in his assessment of Woods. “I’ve been saying this for a year. If Tiger can walk again, he can win again.”

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