August 8, 2019

August 8, 2019

VOL. 34, No. 31

KAMALA HARRIS QUESTIONS

AMERICAN AIRLINES LANDS IN INGLEWOOD AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

CALIFORNIA’S UNDERSTAFFED

PRISONS

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

California Sen. Kamala Harris sent a stern letter to the Department of Justice raising questions about a hot and under-staffed federal prison in the San Joaquin Valley with a chronically broken air conditioning system.

“As you know, staffing shortages place inmates and staff alike at greater risk of harm. These shortages must be taken seriously and redressed as quickly as possible,” Harris wrote on July 9.

Now Harris is considering other actions she can take to get answers about Federal Correctional Institution Mendota, which is undergoing its third consecutive summer with a faulty cooling system.

Her letter follows a series of visits to the prison

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park (LASED) in Inglewood, California, announced American Airlines as its first partner at a press conference earlier this week. American Airlines will be a Founding Partner of LASED, the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams.

American will be the exclusive naming rights partner of American Airlines Plaza, a 2.5-acre two-level open-air space that serves as a main entrance into the stadium and performance venue. The American Airlines Plaza will also be the main entry point into an adjacent VIP entrance, which opens into a three-level lobby inside the stadium.

LASED is a 298-acre world-class

sports and entertainment destination being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. It will feature unparalleled event venues, office, retail and d residential spaces, and more than 20 acres of parkland, with LA Stadium, the new home of the Rams and Chargers, positioned as the centerpiece of the development.

2 With more than 50 million

RnB Lounge, a Beer and Wine Garden, and most importantly, a Kids corner.

Over 80 incredible vendors pulled up in front of Inglewood High School to shower our taste buds with love.

The most sought after foods had prices that were a little ridiculous but what do you expect at a food festival?

It kind of seemed like a smaller version of Taste of Soul but with a 5

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This was the food festival event of the year in the city for the Inglewood area. If you missed it, you missed out.

It was a family friendly event and that is where my heart was won. There was an

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visitors to Los Angeles in 2018 alone, LASED was not only designed to entertain fans, but also to serve as a community gathering space for Angelenos and for travelers to the LA metropolitan area.

American Airlines Plaza measures 10 stories tall, has a capacity of approximately 15,000 guests and will be open to the public year-round. It will have the ability to accommodate its own bespoke programming that will reflect and connect with the cultural passions of the Los Angeles community.

As the largest carrier at LAX, with more than 200 daily flights to 70 destinations, American continues to grow and strengthen its 70-plus year presence at the hub through significant direct and indirect investments in the region, including a $1.6 billion modernization project to fully re-imagine LAX Terminals 4 and 5 – American’s largest individual investment at an airport in its 93-year history.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with American Airlines and travel with them to Hollywood Park,” said Kevin Demoff, Rams COO. “From building playgrounds and re-

warding fans with trips to games to flying the team to Super Bowl LIII, American Airlines and the Rams have made quite a team. We are looking forward to continuing to work together to inspire

Angelenos to shine bright and reach new heights.”

American Airlines will become the official airline of both the Rams and Chargers and have prominent branding

during Rams and Chargers game days.

American has been the official airline of the Rams since their homecoming in 2016.

By Reuters

Russian President Putin warned on Monday that Moscow would start developing short and intermediate-range land-based nuclear missiles if the United States started doing the same after the demise of a landmark arms control treaty.

The U.S. formally left the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty with Russia on Friday after determining that Moscow was violating the treaty and had already deployed one banned type of missile, an accusation the Kremlin denies.

The pact banned land-based missiles with a range of between 310 and

ment would be years away, they have said.

Putin issued his warning after holding a meeting with Russia’s Security Council to discuss the U.S. move, which Moscow had argued against for months, warning it would undermine a key pillar of international arms control.

Putin said Russia’s arsenal of air and sea-launched missiles combined with its work on developing hypersonic missiles meant it was well placed to offset any threat emanating from the United States for now.

But he said it was essential for Moscow and Washington, the world’s largest nuclear powers, to resume arms control talks to prevent what he described as an

3,400 miles (500-5,500 km), reducing the ability of both countries to launch a nuclear strike at short notice.

Putin on Monday ordered the defence and foreign ministries and Russia’s SVR foreign intelligence service to closely monitor any steps the U.S. takes to develop, produce or deploy missiles banned under the defunct treaty.

“If Russia obtains reliable information that the United States has finished developing these systems and started to produce them, Russia will have no option other than to engage in a full-scale effort to develop similar missiles,” Putin said in a statement.

U.S. officials have said the United States is months away from the first flight tests of an American intermediate-range missile that would serve as a counter to the Russians. Any deploy-

“unfettered” arms race breaking out.

“In order to avoid chaos with no rules, restrictions or laws, we need to once more weigh up all the dangerous consequences and launch a serious and meaningful dialogue free from any ambiguity,” Putin said.

Officials from Trump’s administration, speaking on condition of anonymity, have said Russia has deployed “multiple battalions” of a cruise missile throughout Russia in violation of the defunct pact, including in western Russia, “with the ability to strike critical European targets”.

Russia denies the allegation, saying the missile’s range put it outside the treaty and rejected a U.S. demand to destroy the new missile, the Novator 9M729, known as the SSC-8 by the NATO Western military alliance.

CYNTOIA BROWN NEW NUCLEAR MISSILES IF YOU DO IS A FREE WOMAN

By Harmony Wortham

After spending 15 years behind bars for killing a man who bought her for sex when she was 16, 31-year-old Cyntoia Brown was released from prison early Wednesday morning.

Her case drew the attention of High Profiled advocates, lawmakers and even A list celebrities such as Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Social media started a campaign, #FreeCyn-

toiaBrown, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances that were involved with her case. She was eventually granted clemency by then Tennessee Governor, Bill Haslam in January 2019. Cyntoia, who at the age of 16 was sex trafficked by a pimp named, “Cut Throat” and drugged and raped repeatedly for days until she was purchased by a 43 year old pedophile who took her home to use her for his own personal sex toy.

She ended up finding the courage to fight back and shot him dead. At 16-years-old, she was tried as an adult and convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree felony murder and aggra-

vated robbery, and given a life sentence.

She should have never been imprisoned in the first place, but she walked out of the Tennessee Prison for Women Wednesday morning to be with her family. Cyntoia earned her associates and Bachelors degree while she was in prison and is looking forward to the next phase of her life that she has been fighting for the entire duration of her prison stint.

In a statement following her release, she says she has plans to use her experiences to help other women and girls suffering abuse and exploitation. Should she follow through with this (which only makes sense), her prison sentence will not be in vain. This is a direct result of the power of people coming together and fighting for justice. She is a hero and we look forward to seeing her give back in all the ways she wants to. I pray every soul she encounters receives her with open arms and helps her through her journey adapting back in to the world and becoming a productive member of society. Welcome home, Cyntoia.

PUTIN TO TRUMP: WE’LL DEVELOP

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COMMUNITY SOUNDS OFF How did you enjoy the Taste Of Inglewood?

COMMUNITY MEETING

LOS ANGELES STADIUM & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA

ESTADIO LOS ÁNGELES Y DISTRITO DE ENTRETENIMIENTO EN HOLLYWOOD PARK

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Jueves, 15 de agosto de 2019 7:00 p.m.

Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Jonathan Davis I’ve been in Inglewood for about two years now and I see that the free outdoor events w/ music concerts seem to be becoming a staple in the city and I love it. I’ll be back next year for sure!

Ashley Clay I did enjoy the time spent with my family and the fact that the event was for all ages and kid friendly, but I personally think the food was way too expensive.

9300 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood 90305 Key representatives of the Los Angeles Stadium & Entertainment District at Hollywood Park will host an informational meeting regarding stadium construction. Learn more about the upcoming work and project progress on the 298-acre development.

Los representantes claves del Distrito de Entretenimiento en Hollywood Park presidirán una reunión informativa relacionada con la construcción del lugar. Conozca más acerca de las obras futuras y el progreso del proyecto sobre 298 acres.

The project team will be available to answer construction-related questions from the community.

El equipo del proyecto estará disponible para responder las preguntas de la comunidad que estén relacionadas con la construcción.

CONTACT US phone: 310-743-5186 email: lastadium@tcco.com

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Michelle Walker I really enjoyed the free concert.

Seeing Stevie Wonder absolutely made my day. I’ve been a fan of his for years. By far it was the best day of my summer. If you missed it, you missed out BIG time.

Michael Moore I think the event was overcrowded. Hopefully next year they open it up and expand by blocking off more streets for the venue. It was too packed. They also need more seating for the concert part of it. I had to stand the whole time and that sucked. Overall, I had a great experience and will be here next year early to make sure I have a seat in the front row.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019206937 The following Person is doing business as:

August 8, 2019

LEGAL NOTICES

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019199071 The following Person is doing business as:

Gold Standard Therapy Solutions, Inc. 3905 W. Imperial Hwy. SPC 9 Los Angeles, CA 90303

Ruff Family Reunion 811 N. Eucalyptus Ave., Apt. 101 Inglewood, CA 90302

Registered Owner(s): Gold Standard Therapy Solutions, Inc., 3905 W. Registered Owner(s): Orlando Epting, 811 N. Eucalyptus Ave., Apt. 101, Imperial Hwy. SPC 9, Los Angeles, CA 90303 Inglewood, CA 90302 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 above on July 29, 2019. above on July 19, 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.)

Gold Standard Therapy Solutions, 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.)

Orlando Epting, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on July 29, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on July 19, 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.

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 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 IT004223012002084 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.)

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019189047 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019193588 The following Person is doing business as:

Jersey 2 Cali 705 S. Grevillea Ave., Apt. #4 Inglewood, CA 90301

Student Athlete Clothing 204 Regent Circle Inglewood, CA 90301

Registered Owner(s): Tiffany Mitchell, 705 S. Grevillea Ave., Apt. #4, Registered Owner(s): Tracy Kapese Cathey, 204 Regent Circle, Inglewood, CA 90301 Inglewood, CA 90301 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 above on July 9, 2019. above on July 15, 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.)

Tiffany Mitchell, 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.)

Tracy Kapese Cathey, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on July 9, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on July 15, 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.

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 July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 2019 IT004223012002080 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.)

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019193554 The following Person is doing business as:

CLASSIFIED

Banadir Somali Restaurant 137 W. Arbor Vitae Street, #C Inglewood, CA 90301 Registered Owner(s): Banadir, Inc. 137 W. Arbor Vitae Street, #C, Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on July 15, 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.)

Banadir, Inc., Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on July 15, 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.

INGLEWOOD OFFICE * RETAIL * MEDICAL SPACE SPACES FOR LEASE OFFICE * RETAIL * MEDICAL 1035-1041 Prairie Av Inglewood Near historic Inglewood Forum Major Street Frontage * High Traffic Counts Est: 880sq * 900sq * 1606sq * 2145sq $1sf to $2sf (very flexible lease terms) HOLLYPARK PLAZA

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STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF VANDERBURGH IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: CINIA ELIZABETH BILES Petitioner & MICHAEL SCOTT BILES Respondent

) N THE VANDERBURGH SUPERIOR COURT Filed: 7/2/2019 5:33 Pl ) SS: FAMILY DIVISION ) Vanderburgh Superior ) Court Vanderburgh CAUSE NO. 82D06-1901-DC-0000 1 S County, lndlan ) ) ) ) ) ORDER TO APPEAR (BY PUBLICATION} ON AMENDED PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRJAGE & AITORNEY FEES Michael Scott Biles, whereabouts unknown, is hereby notified that -Cinia Elizabeth Biles filed an Amended Petition for Dissolution of Marriage & request for attorney fees, wherein this is an order to appear at the hearing thereon in Vanderburgh Superior Court, Family Division, Evansville, Indiana, on 09/2S/19, at 8:00 a.m. If you fail to respond within thirty [30] days after the last publication date (07/26/19) hereof, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the pleadings complaint. Should you fail to appear, you will be defaulted and the Court will grant the relief requested in said Petition and attorney fees, all of which is on file in the above stated court under Cause No. 82D06-190 l-DC-0000 IS.

*Take notice that should you fail to appear, that said hearing shall proceed in your absence.*

Fatal road accidents are still at epiNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING demic proportions, safety experts say.

The Inglewood City Council hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Ninth Floor, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, to consider the following matters:

1.A ten (10) month and fifteen (15) day Extension to Emergency Ordinance 19-15 for a Moratorium on Any Self Storage Facilities in the City.

All persons interested may appear before the City Council and be heard with reference to this matter.

Yvonne Horton, City Clerk City of Inglewood, California If you will require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 412-5280 or FAX (310) 4125333, 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 code amendments 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.

In the event that the City Council meeting of August 20, 2019 is not held, or is concluded prior to this public hearing agenda item being considered, the public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar a este numero (310) 412-5280.

FATALITIES

AMONG

For all age groups, deaths on the road reached 40,000 last year, down 1% from 2016, according to the National Safety Council. These figures remain high despite automatic emergency breaks, plus nationwide seat belt and sober driving and anti-texting campaigns. Traffic deaths exceeded 40,000 in 2016 for the first time since 2006.

Some 4.57 million people were seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2017, and costs to society reached nearly $414 billion, also down 1% on the year.

The No. 2 reason for fatalities among teenagers and children also continues to frustrate lawmakers and campaigners. Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 39,773 deaths related to firearms in 2017. That’s about 12 deaths per 100,000 people and is also up from the 28,874 deaths by firearms in 1999. Gun deaths have reached a near 40-year record-high.

A recent nationwide Gallup poll concluded that one-third of K-12 teachers said gun control was the answer to reduce shootings while, 22% advocated banning assault rifles and certain types of guns, Approximately 19% of teachers in that poll suggested funding for better mental health care, 15% want more security at schools, including bulletproof windows and doors, and armed guards, and 10% want stricter background checks. Only 7% of teachers said they wanted guns in classrooms.

Other suggestions from teachers included: More resources, counselors and psychologists for teachers (6%), more parental involvement (4%) and

KIDS IN 2016 Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

Some 20,360 children and teenagers died in the U.S. in 2016 and 60% of those fatalities were preventable injuries, according new study published in the peer-reviewed New England Journal of Medicine. The No. 1 cause: Motor vehicle accidents, which claimed the lives of more than 4,000 teenagers and children. Firearm deaths were the No. 2 cause of death among youth, claiming the lives of more than 3,140 children and teens in 2016. That equates to approximately eight children dying per day due to preventable deaths related to firearms. The rate of firearm-related death for those aged 1 to 19 years has stayed around the same for nearly the past two decades, although that rate is still more than 36 times as high as the average rate across 12 other high-income countries.

Cancer was the No. 3 cause of death and accounted for 1,853 deaths of those ages 1 to 19, although its death rate has dropped over the last 17 years, and suffocation, mainly suicides by hanging and other means was No. 4.

Suicide, however, is on the rise. Those causes were followed by drowning, drug overdoses/poisonings and birth defects, each with just under 1,000 deaths in each of those categories.

better communication between teachers and students. Only 1% said they favored repealing the Second Amendment or disbanding the NRA. However, K-12 teachers’ preference for steps aimed at gun control could reflect their partisanship more than their profession, the report said.

“Roughly twice as many teachers identify as Democrats or say they are Democratic-leaning independents than identify as Republicans or lean Republican,” it found. And Democrats are much more likely to favor gun restrictions than Republicans, according to the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan, Washington, D.C.-based think tank.

There is some scientific agreement.

“Strengthening state firearm policies may prevent firearm suicide and homicide, with benefits that may extend beyond state. The study examined county and state-level gun laws in 3,108 counties and the 48 contiguous states, and compared them with firearm-related death rates between 2010 and 2014.

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PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE

I CONTINUE TO STAND WITH OBAMA Barack Obama has demonstrated huge restraint by not speaking out against the current presidential administration and policies and practices that many, including myself, find appalling. However, after two mass shootings over the weekend that left more than 30 people dead in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, Obama sounded off, without mentioning any names.

Obama called for stricter gun control laws in a Monday statement posted on Twitter. “We are not helpless here, and until all of us stand up and insist on holding public officials accountable for changing our gun laws, these tragedies will keep happening,” he wrote.

Obama said the El Paso shooting followed a “dangerous trend” of violence motivated by racist ideologies.

He compared white supremacist websites to terrorist groups like ISIS and called on law enforcement and internet platforms to reduce the influence of hate groups.

The El Paso shooting is being investigated as a possible hate crime after an anti-immigrant “manifesto” posted online was connected to the alleged gunman. Posts on 8chan, an online messaging board used by right-wing extremists, have also been connected to the alleged gunman. Law enforcement officials said on Saturday that the suspect told them he wanted to shoot as many Mexicans as possible.

Obama also called on Americans

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to “soundly reject language coming out of the mouths of any of our leaders that feeds a climate of fear and hatred or normalizes racist sentiments.”

He didn’t specify which leaders he was talking about. President Trump is known for anti-immigrant rhetoric, repeatedly referring to a migrant caravan at the U.S.-Mexico border as an “invasion.”

Obama noted that hateful rhetoric and language that demonizes others isn’t new but has been at the “root of most human tragedy.”

“It has no place in our politics and our public life,” he wrote. “And it’s time for the overwhelming majority of Americans of goodwill, of every race and faith and political party, to say as much — clearly and unequivocally.”

Obama has said that his inability to strengthen gun laws was the “biggest frustration” of his presidency. He was often moved to tears when he addressed the country after a mass shooting. In 2017, he said the “toughest day” of his tenure was when he met with the families of the victims of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012. In his inimitable style, Obama’s words calling for stronger gun laws were eloquent and presidential, reminding all of us of what is was like to have a president of all Americans, not just the ones who looked like him.

I continue to stand with Barack Obama.

Council member Autumn Burke’s 5th annual Health and Wellness fair that took place this past Saturday at Crozier Middle School was loads of fun for kids and parents alike. Families stood in a line wrapped around the block to take advantage of the Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair that was open to all students regardless of their school district. Attendees enjoyed music and entertainment, food, face painting, and games, all free of charge. They got the children moving with physical activities, making it another great family-fun filled day in Inglewood. There was an open discussion on current legislation and valuable issues concerning the community for the parents. In addition to the free backpack and school supplies giveaway, there were free dental, hearing, eye, and diabetes check ups for the kids. As children stood in line with their parents to receive free backpacks loaded with school supplies, some were chatty about going back to school, some chatted about the pro basketball players from the Inglewood area as they discuss why and also who should be traded to the Clippers to make a perfect All Star team.

Parents also were chatty about how much the event means to them every year. “Getting backpacks for our children “makes it a lot easier for us,” says Elizabeth, a mother of four, as she waits for the distribution to begin beneath a white tent on the lawn of the Crozier Middle School field. “When I looked at the list [of supplies required by her children’s school], I just about cried,

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family twist on it. I didn’t eat anything that was really life changing at this event but it was a good way to hang out with friends, learn more about some local businesses, and leave feeling full, entertained, and satisfied. Although a little overpriced, the food was delicious, drinks were great, and the desserts were awesome per usual. I tried alligator on a stick and I’ve never tried that in all my life. It was really good.

Mayor Butts was on active duty, posing with kids and families. I can’t forget the entertainment portion. Which in my opinion was the best part of the festival. The smooth operator Big Daddy Kane really did his thing, the melodic song stylings of Kindred The Family Soul set the tone, and Hip Hop royalty Dana Dane and many other artists hit the stage to show out. Also, they included a special appearance from the one and only Stevie Wonder, who really set it off! Inglewood is growing and so are the events around the city. I’m happy to be here and witness its evolution first hand. I think if you’ve never been - it’s worthwhile to attend this event next year if you’re around the area! And even if you’re not, I promise you that traveling here will not be a waste of your time.

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I’ll be honest with you. This especially helps people who are low income like my husband and I.” The free event was a helping hand to students and families in need while celebrating the start of the 2019-2020 school year. It was awesome.

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CHARGERS AND RAMS

PRACTICE PROVIDED ENTERTAINMENT FOR ADULTS AND ATHLETICS FOR CHILDREN

Members of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams greet each other during a joint practice at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa on Thursday, August 1, 2019. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

INGLEWOOD TODAY was present when the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers scrimmaged at a joint practice at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa on Thursday, August 1, 2019. The morning event, which was staged adjacent to the

Orange County Fairgrounds, was an extraordinary family event where adults could enjoy the scrimmage while the young people could practice every skill that is required of an NFL player.

Joint practice sessions like this one have become a popular departure from the old-school grind of training camp for many NFL teams, giving coaches a chance to evaluate players against real competition, and players a chance to work against someone other than their teammates. The Chargers and Rams will hold a similar practice session Saturday at the Rams’ training camp facility at UC Irvine.

The Rams will visit Napa later this month and hold joint workouts with the Oakland Raiders.

“It breaks up the monotony of camp,” Rams safety Eric Weddle said. “It makes you play true and honest. You get used to going against your own guys. You can anticipate certain things, certain route combinations, certain plays. You get out here and we treat this like a game.

“Coach puts the emphasis of going all out. We try to do 100 percent on every play, but especially right now, because a lot of us won’t play in the preseason, so we treat this like a game atmosphere. You know when you make the play and you know when you don’t and your teammates know that too, so we take this very serious. We want to be a great defense and a great team and it starts, obviously the four days before this and then coming out here and going against the Chargers.”

Rams coach Sean McVay came away from Thursday’s session pleased with what he saw.

“Well, I think, it was two good teams going at it,” he said. “A lot of respect for one another and I thought we were able to get a lot out of the day. A lot of different situations that we hit, kind of trying to bounce around a little bit. Can’t wait to go back and look at this film. Anytime that you get a chance to practice against an excellent football team, really in all three phases, it’s really good for us.”

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EYE ON THE CITY

A TASTE OF INGLEWOOD: HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE

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The council approved additional funding for the City of Inglewood Homebuyer Assistance Program.

The The City of Inglewood held a “housing lottery” last week, during the regular city council meeting and the lottery drawing wasn’t listed on the regular city council agenda. Ten individuals, including a city employee, were selected to receive up to $350,000 towards the purchase of a home, not to exceed $600,000 in price. At the last minute, Mayor James Butts asked to extend funding to include (10) individuals out of the 46 that were eligible because initially, only (5) individuals were to be selected. The homebuyer assistance program was initially approved August 21, 2018 and was to have no impact to the General Fund as the program would be funded with $2 million dollars from Redevelopment Housing Bond Funds.

This week’s staff report, to establish $3.75 million dollars in funding, to accommodate the additional (5) families, will come from the city’s

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General Reserve Account as the city waits for approval from the Department of Finance to use the Redevelopment Bond Funds. This week’s staff report also establishes a three-year wait list that the additional families were placed on, until additional funding becomes available. Maybe all (10) families will be

in the city for three of the last five years can apply for up to $350,000 in mortgage assistance — once they’ve been pre-approved for a $250,000 minimum mortgage loan and make a 3 percent down payment of at least $7,500 towards the home’s purchase.

The home cannot be rented out and must be a primary residence. Only

immediately funded and not have to wait with the city using reserves, which would allow a void in having a wait list. Although this is an amazing opportunity for families in Inglewood, there are specific qualifications to be considered. The terms and conditions they must abide by in order to participate under the homebuyer assistance program are as follows; residents who have lived

moderate-income households are eligible, ranging from $58,200 to $109,750 a year depending on the household size. Only single-family homes, townhouses or condominiums are eligible. Applicants must have been enrolled in an eight-hour homebuyer education class to have been eligible to submit an application for the lottery. The zero-interest loan, backed by the housing au-

thority, has no monthly payments as long as you live in the home. It does, however, come with 45 years of conditions. If the resident sells the home before the 45-year mortgage is up, he or she would have to pay back all or a portion of the loan before profiting from the sale, based upon a prorated repayment schedule. After 45 years, the loan is forgiven. It may seem like a lot but the opportunity given here is something that is unheard of and truly a blessing from above. “The way we positioned this program was to make it available for people to actually purchase a home,” says councilman Morales. “The prices of homes are going up so high that a small second loan would not work. This program is set to be successful, with that we’re going to impact people’s lives. It may be less families that we impact but they are going to truly be able to be homeowners at this point. It’s something that we’re real proud of.” Under program eligibility guidelines, lottery winners have six months to purchase a home. I don’t know about you but I am looking to enroll in the next eight-hour homebuyer education class just in case. Should this opportunity arise again, there will be nothing standing in the way of me receiving my blessing. except my number not being called in the draw. Good Luck and BIG Congratulations to the new future homeowners in the Beautiful City of Inglewood.

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by U.S. Reps. Jim Costa and TJ Cox, as well as representatives from Harris’ office and Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office. Prison employees told Harris’ staff about “severe staffing shortages.

The union that represents correctional officers there says guards must pull 16-hour shifts — multiple times per week — to staff the prison adequately. Employees have also complained about leaks and toxic mold within the prison. It’s struggling with a spotty air-conditioning system despite expensive repairs two years ago.

Union leaders at the prison say it’s an unsafe working environment for officers.

Harris’ letter, sent to Bureau of Prisons Acting Director Hugh Hurwitz, recounts media reports of the issues and demands answers on the recommended number of staff, how many employees the prison currently has, a plan to increase staffing and the status of and plan to fix the air conditioning.

She gave a deadline of July 17. By the beginning of August, she had not received a response.

“Sen. Harris will continue to press for answers to these important questions,” Harris spokesman Chris Harris said. “We are weighing options to determine the next step.”

The Bureau of Prisons declined

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to comment, saying it does not share any correspondence with members of Congress with the media.

Aaron McGolthin, leader of the correctional officers’ union at Mendota, said prison executives have been trying to address employees’ complaints, particularly since lawmakers have gotten involved.

“Since we’ve seen action on the legislative side, we have seen positive movement,” McGlothin said. “But the biggest issue we have is we can’t just wave a magic wand and have people show up, because the process just takes so much time.”

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