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August 15, 2019

VOL. 34, No. 32

PORTLAND STATE ATHLETE TRAGEDY: SISTER KILLS

BROTHER, SHOOTS AUNT & GRANDMOTHER

FAVORING WEALTHY VS. POOR IMMIGRANTS FOR GREEN CARDS

By Harmony Wortham

Earlier this month police in Portland, Oregon, responded to reports of gunfire at a family dwelling around 2 p.m. on a Friday afternoon. Upon arrival they identified, Deante Strickland, as the man fatally shot; and the two others

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor/Publisher

wounded (but likely to survive) as his aunt and grandmother, both named Shirley Strickland. Deante, 22, was a player on Portland State University men’s basketball team. The school says on it’s website it “mourns the tragic loss of studentathlete Deante Strickland.” The police later announced the cause of death as a single gunshot wound to the chest. Strickland was a member of Central Catholic’s state-champion basketball and football teams where he earned

Trump broadened his assault on the nation’s immigration system, issuing a new rule targeting legal immigrants who want to remain in the United States but whose lack of financial resources are judged likely to make them a burden on taxpayers. The new regulation is aimed at hundreds of thousands of immigrants who enter the country legally every

year and then apply to become permanent residents. Starting in October, the government’s decision will be based on an aggressive wealth test to determine whether those immigrants have the means to support themselves. Poor immigrants will be denied permanent legal status, also known as a green card, if they are deemed likely to use government benefit programs such as food stamps and subsidized

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housing. Wealthier immigrants, who are designated as less likely to require public assistance, will be able to obtain a green card. Officials said the program would not apply to people who already have green cards, to certain members of the military, to refugees and asylumseekers, or to pregnant women and children. But immigration advocates warned that vast numbers of immigrants, including those not actually subject to the regulation, may drop out of programs they need because they fear retribution by immigration authorities. Monday’s rule is an attempt to enact Trump’s priorities. It embraces people who have financial means while shunning immigrants who are struggling. That is certain to affect the flow of immigrants who have sought refuge in the United States from impoverished places in Africa, Central America and the Caribbean. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, the acting director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Servic4 es, who announced the

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One night after becoming the first person ever to land a double-double dismount at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Simone Biles continued to make jaws drop on Sunday with more history. Biles became the first woman to land a triple double (two flips and three twists) in competition on the floor during her routine: Biles won her sixth U.S. championship on Sunday by 4.95 points. She is only the second woman in history to accomplish the feat, joining Clara Schroth Lomady’s record mark set 67 years ago. It is Biles’ 20th consecutive all-around win dating back to 2013.

At least five children were killed and two people injured in the blaze that ripped through a 24-hour day care center in Erie, Pennsylvania early Sunday the father of three of four siblings killed in a fire at a Pennsylvania day care is a volunteer firefighter who was responding to another call at the time of the blaze. Chief Joe Crotty of the Lawrence Park Township Volunteer Fire Department told USA TODAY that volunteer Luther Jones was out on a call that turned out to be a false alarm as his department helped handle other calls while Erie 3

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August 15, 2019

EYE ON THE CITY

PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE

LOOK OUT DOWNTOWN LA, HERE COMES INGLEWOOD!

GEORGE DOTSON

The entire site doesn’t look like much now; but as the stadium rapidly advances toward completion, work on the vast residential community is scheduled to ramp up. The retail portion of the project will feature a market, plaza and bar. When fully finished the new Hollywood Park will be made up of 2,500 units of housing, 620,000 square feet of retail space, a “social hub” with a “culinary marketplace” and “giant outdoor movie screen,” a 300-room luxury hotel, and a revamped Hollywood Park Casino. The architectural rendering, recently showcased at the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers practice game in Costa Mesa, provides an excellent overview of what is to come with a large, open-air shop-

paths probably won’t be quite as eye-grabbing as the giant billboard that’s set to adorn the roof of the new stadium. All of this adjacent development will be complemented by the impressive entrance to the stadium. The American Airlines Plaza will measure 10 stories tall and have a capacity of approximately 15,000 guests and will be open to the public year-round. And finally, imagine with me how much more exciting it will be to be in the City of Inglewood when the Clipper’s arena is completed, adjacent to the Hollywood Park development. Look out Los Angeles and LA Live, here comes Inglewood!

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Report any Inglewood, Airport Area, Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw/LA and Ladera Heights news tips or press releases to: francis_taylor@sbcglobal.net. The City Attorney recommended and the council approved the rejection of a number of claims against the City of Inglewood in accordance with Government Code Section 913. The claimants may now proceed with litigation. The council approved the Minutes for the Council Meetings held on July 9, 2019, and July 16, 2019.

ping district; glassy office buildings; and a hotel with a rooftop terrace. The stadium-adjacent housing will consist primarily of apartments and townhouses, interspersed with roughly two dozen acres of parks and open space. An artificial lake, complete with waterfalls, will be a centerpiece to the community space. The first phase of the project—two apartment buildings “inspired by highdesign boutique hotels”—is scheduled to open in late 2020 or early 2021. In total, phase one will offer 314 apartments ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, according to the project website. Winding streets and paths will set the area apart when viewed from above. The massive site is easily spotted through the windows of the 1,500 aircrafts that fly overhead and land nearby at LAX daily. Those

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AROUND THE CITY CITY OF INGLEWOOD: By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor/Publisher

Inglewood’s Los Angeles Stadium & Entertainment District at Hollywood Park, when completely developed, will certainly transform the way Inglewood and Los Angeles area residents and the millions of visitors, who arrive each year by way of the Los Angeles International Airport, view their travel experience to the City of Angels With the Rams and Chargers stadium, visible from all the adjacent streets, local residents have been amazed by the way it has already transformed the City of Inglewood. But the future home of the Rams and Chargers isn’t the only big project planned for the massive 238 acre parcel of land. Next to the $4.9 billion stadium, a massive new neighborhood and shopping complex with thousands of new residential units, an artificial lake, plus new stores, restaurants, and a hotel, are in the works.

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The council approved Amendment One to the contract for Welfare-toWork Vocational, Intermediary and Direct Services by and between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Inglewood serving as the administrative entity for the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB). The council authorized the Mayor to sign permits for use of Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) properties for the provisions of the City’s After School Recreation Program. The council approved for payment an invoice submitted by Bearcom for maintenance and repair services of the Police Department’s radio infrastructure; for purchase of asphalt from SullyMiller Contracting Company dba Blue Diamond Materials and to purchase water meters from Core & Main, LP. The council approved the First

Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement No. 16-155 approved on September 25, 2018 (which was originally dated April 19, 2016), with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation, doing business as Amtech Elevator Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Otis Elevator Company, increasing the contract amount an additional $15,525 (total contract amount of $185,695) to complete the modernization of the two elevators at 115 South Locust Street. The council recommended direction be given regarding the Municipal Elections of 2020. Several days ago Councilman Mo-

rales distributed a letter to D-3 residents alerting them to the available transportation services of Access Transportation for any Inglewood resident who is disabled and in need of transportation to and from their doctor appointments and other places of interest. Anyone unable to use other sources of public transportation due to physical or other constraints may qualify for curb-to-curb service from Access Transportation. Their mission is to enable disabled persons to function normally and have access to all public services available to

non-disabled persons through the assistance of transportation. Their services are available seven days a week from 5 am to midnight and their rates range from $2.75 for under 20 miles to $3.50 for 20 miles and beyond. If you know of anyone who may benefit from the curb-to-curb service provided by Access Transportation, you may contact them at 1-800-827-0829 for an application and evaluation. If further information is needed Inglewood residents are invited to contact Mr. Jaime Gutierrez at 310/412-8603. While publicly noticeable, gangrelated activity in and around Queen Street has declined dramatically over the years and appears to have been completely eliminated, the structures in the alley between Manchester and Queen Street, west of Inglewood Avenue, are occasionally the target of graffiti tag-

ging. That area was hit late last week and the city’s Graffiti Abatement team responded early Saturday morning to paint over the destructive vandalism. Kudos to the Graffiti Abatement Team members! Graffiti may be reported to the Inglewood Police Department at 310-412-5211. Do not confront graffiti taggers in progress! Call the police! National Night Out strengthened the partnership between our Inglewood Police Department and our community. The event also offered free food, music and informational booths making this event a successful one.

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August 15, 2019 Continued from page 1: Four Siblings, Plus One Killed in Pennsylvania Day Care

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 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.

COMUNÍQUESE AL teléfono: 310-743-5186 correo electrónico: lastadium@tcco.com

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firefighters responded to the day care. The tragedy is “beyond comprehension,” Crotty said. “I’m just so hurt my babies are gone,” the children’s mother, Shevona Overton, told Erie News Now. “I love them dearly. I just hurt inside knowing that my kids were fighting and hurting in that fire. Every minute, I feel the same pain.” Overton identified the children, two boys and two girls, as La’Myhia Jones, 8; Luther Jones Jr., 6; Ava Jones, 4; and Jaydan Augustyniak, 9 months. Fire officials have not released the names of the dead but said the fifth child was a 2-year-old boy, the Erie Times-News reported. “I’m never going to be the same,” Overton told Erie News Now. “I lost a piece of me that can never be replaced. It’s just something I have to live with, and it’s going to be hard to do.” Valerie Lockett-Slupski, the children’s grandmother, told the Erie TimesNews that the children were staying at the day care because their parents were working overnight. Crotty said Lawrence Park Township Volunteer Fire Department has set up a fund for the family to cover medical and funeral costs with Northwest Bank. The fire is believed to have started on the first floor of the house, but investigators found just one smoke detector on the three floors of the structure, the Times News reported. The children were pulled from the second story, and at least two teens that lived in the home escaped by jumping from the roof, the newspaper reported.

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All-State honors. He was a key reserve on Portland State’s men’s basketball team the past two seasons and he graduated this past spring with a bachelor’s degree in social science. He was so incredibly talented that he was staying a fifth year to get his master’s degree and to play running back for Portland State’s football team this fall. Rachi Wortham, former Division 1 men’s basketball coach who also recruited Deante, said Strickland was an incredible kid. “He was respectful and really well respected, especially in his home town of Portland. His competitive spirit made him a really good athlete in all sports he played but that’s not what people will remember this man for. He treated everyone with an amazing presence and made them feel like they were the most important person in the world at all times. The city of Portland lost a special being and he will he missed for sure!” he said. As if this story isn’t sad enough, here comes the PLOT TWIST. Neither police nor family members have given any indication of a motive for the shooting; however, Portland police arrested Tamena Strickland, 30, that evening on suspicion of shooting and killing her brother, Deante, and wounding her two other relatives. People believe she surrendered to the police as a homicide detective made the arrest for murder and attempted murder at the Central Precinct. It’s going to be hard for the family to seek justice for their loved ones when the assumed killer is the sister, niece, and granddaughter. We are keeping the Strickland family lifted in prayer as well as the school and athletic community over at Portland State University. Rest Well, King.

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

August 15, 2019 Continued from page 1: Favoring Wealthy vs. Poor Immigrants for Green Cards

LEGAL NOTICES

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

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

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.) Original July 25; August 1, 8, 15, 2019 IT004223012002081 Inglewood Today

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Notice of Availability and Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration SPACES FOR LEASE The City of Inglewood (City) has OFFICE * RETAIL * MEDICAL completed an Initial Study for a 1035-1041 Prairie Av Inglewood Billboard Agreement with WOW Near historic Inglewood Forum Media Incorporated. The Initial Study Major Street Frontage * High Traffic was completed in accordance with the Counts California Environmental Quality Act Est: 880sq * 900sq * 1606sq * 2145sq (CEQA, California Public Resources $1sf to $2sf (very flexible lease Code Sections 21000 et seq.), and State terms) CEQA Guidelines (California Code of HOLLYPARK PLAZA Regulations Sections 15000 et seq.).

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new regulation at the White House, said it would allow the government to insist that immigrants who come to the country were self-sufficient and would not be a drain on society. “The benefit to taxpayers is a longterm benefit of seeking to ensure that our immigration system is bringing people to join us as American citizens, as legal permanent residents first, who can stand on their own two feet, who will not be reliant on the welfare system, especially in the age of the modern welfare state which is so expansive and expensive,” he said. The complex regulation, which is scheduled to go into effect in 60 days, would give the Trump administration a powerful tool to narrow the demographic of people who come to live and work in the country. With the new rule, Trump wants immi-

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared stating that the proposed amendment, as mitigated, will not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment, a copy of which is available commencing on Friday, August 16, 2019 for public review at the following locations: •Planning Division (City Hall, Fourth Floor) •Main Library (101 West Manchester Boulevard) •City Website (www.cityofinglewood. org)

grants who can support themselves, not those who “depend on public resources to meet their needs.” Immigrants who have incomes equal to or greater than 250 percent of the official poverty line — about $64,000 for a family of four — are not likely to be declared public charges, according to the new regulation. Immigrants with incomes far less than that who are seeking green cards will have to prove that they will not require public benefits in the future. Immigration advocates reacted with anger at the announcement, describing it as a cruel policy that they said was already causing immigrants around the country to abandon housing and medical benefits because they were concerned about the impact that using them might have on their immigration status or the status of someone in their family. Department of Homeland Security officials estimated that more than 382,000 immigrants seek an adjustment to their immigration status each year and would be subject to the public charge review. More than 324,000 people in households with noncitizens are estimated to drop out or not enroll in public benefit programs. Advocacy organizations say the number of people affected by the regulation is vastly larger, estimating that 26 million immigrants living in the United States legally will reconsider their use of government benefits because they fear how accepting assistance could affect their ability to remain in the United States.

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