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Inglewood celebrates the return of Little League baseball City partners with Club 42LA and The Estate of Michael Jackson
UNITED FOR KIDS: The Estate of Michael Jackson Co-executor John G. Branca, Club 42LA Co-Founder Erin Jones Wesley, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr., 3rd District Inglewood Councilman Eloy Morales and Inglewood Little League President Isaac Yoshinaga, Sr. were on hand to celebrate the return of Little League baseball to Inglewood on Dec. 15 at Rogers Park. Kids and their families enjoyed free food from food trucks, received free baseball gloves from Santa Claus, sweet treats and much more during the three-hour event. By Kenneth Miller, Publisher
On a crisp cool Sunday morning, Rogers Parks became the field of dreams again as the City of Inglewood announced a partnership with Club 42LA and The Michael Jackson Foundation to return Little League baseball to the community.
The origins of Little League baseball trace back to Williamsport, PA in 1938, but for a city that had lost the NHL hockey Kings and the Lakers to Los Angeles, then rising from the ashes to land two NFL franchises in the Rams and Chargers, and soon the Clippers in 2024, receiving a charter for the pres-
Former LAPD Giant Earl Paysinger Dies Mayor Butts reflects on his close friend By Kenneth Miller, Publisher
“Remember that we are contemporaries and we had an impact on one another as we came up in law enforcement, so his strength and dedication is reflected in everything that I do as my drive and determination reflected in him. We were friends. Close friends.” Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr.
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tigious Little League was the icing on the cake. Mayor James T. Butts, 3rd District Councilman Eloy Morales joined Estate of Michael Jackson Co-executor John G. Branca & his wife Jenna Branca, Club 42LA Founders Erin Jones Wesley, Johnny Buc Lockwood, Melissa
Bowden, Tom Danco, Tommy Jackson to make it official that children of Inglewood would be allowed to participate in Little League baseball beginning in March 2020. “First of all the City of Inglewood went from being the crown jewel of the South Bay Continued on page 2
Rep. Waters delivers riveting impeachment speech IT News Wire
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, delivered a historical speech in support of H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Her remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below. Rep. Waters Speech Madam Speaker and Members of this House, to quote the late Maya Angelou: “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” The Southern California commu- This day was not inevitable, but it was nity lost one of predictable because this president has Continued on page 6
shown himself time and time again to believe that he is above the law and has no respect for our Constitution or our democracy. Based on all that we know about Donald Trump, we could have predicted he would have abused the power of the presidency by “corruptly [soliciting] the Government of Ukraine” and Ukrainian president Zelensky to publicly announce investigations into [his] political opponent, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden.” This impeachment resolution includes evidence that this president withheld $391 million of taxpayer funds that Congress appropriated “for Continued on page 2 JOIN US ON
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to losing the Kings, losing the Lakers, losing the (Hollywood Park) racetrack, losing its finances and severe denudation of all their services including those for the children, so this is the resurrection, phoenix rising and now we are as good as anyone, but better than most,” said Mayor Butts. The inspiration for returning Little League to Inglewood was inspired by an unlikely source, the 16-year old son of Councilman Morales. “I didn’t play baseball growing up, but a while back there was one particular kid who played and he was really good,” Morales explained to Inglewood Today. “What ended up happening was that my kid loved baseball and I found out that there wasn’t really anywhere for him to play here,” Morales, a native of Inglewood stated. John Branca is the nephew of the late Ralph Branca who resisted the laws of segregation to stand side by side with the great Jackie Robinson on Opening Day in 1947 when Robinson made his major league debut and remained friends with the man who broke baseball color barrier. “It means a lot. I came out of an integrated community in Mount Vernon, New York. Inglewood reminds me of Mount Vernon, but of course we didn’t have pro sports teams and with Club 42 which we formed as a tribute to Jackie Robinson and my uncle Ralph Branca who integrated baseball, we renovated the field at Rogers Park so the local kids can play baseball,” stated Branca who attended the event with his wife Jenna
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and two sons John and Dylan. Club 42LA, is a dynamic community based organization where youth from all corners are cultivated and supported on diverse pathways to success through sports, music, dance and esports programs. Club 42LA supports educational institutions that share this mission and works with partners to host events that expand experiences for the youth throughout the Greater-Los Angeles area. It also supports youth education through tuition awards, tutoring support, STEM classes and other academic opportunities. “Today is a very special day. We are celebrating Inglewood Little League, having a new charter and starting up a new league,” Jones Wesley explained. “Club 42LA came down to Inglewood and saw that this park needed to be renovated and started to help the baseball program grow.” She indicated that at the time Inglewood did not have a charter to become a member of Little League and subsequently reached out to Mayor Butts and Councilman Morales and decided to dedicate the time, effort and resources to make it happen. The project that began three years ago has been instrumental in renovating more than just the baseball field, but the basketball courts, and has conducted Coding classes and summer camps for the community as well. Isaac Yoshinaga, Sr. is the new president of Inglewood Little League and as a resident and an employee at the library takes great pride in the responsibly of overseeing the return of baseball for the kids in the community. “We realized that there were a lot of great things happening in the City of Inglewood with basketball and football and we saw people playing fall league here, but we realized that there was not anything really set here for our own community,” added Yoshinaga. “So we discussed it and kicked it around and came up with the idea that Inglewood Little League would provide this great platform for our kids.” There was some heavy lifting to get the ball rolling for the charter to return, establishing a non-profit and obtaining the necessary permits, but nothing compared to the reward once the league begins play. For more information on how to sign your kids up or to become a volunteer go to www.inglewoodlittleleague.org. Continued from page 1: Rep. Waters delivers riveting impeachment speech
the purpose of providing vital military and security assistance to Ukraine to oppose Russian aggression,” – another blatant abuse of power. Our investigations revealed that this president advanced “a discredited theory promoted by Russia alleging that Ukraine — rather than Russia — interfered in the 2016 United States Presidential election” “for corrupt purposes in pursuit of personal political benefit.” Never before in our history have we experienced a president who has so clearly conducted himself in a “manner offensive to, and subversive of, the Constitution” and “directed” his Cabinet members, “Executive Branch agencies, and other White House offi-
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cials “to defy lawful subpoenas” from Congress. It is without question that this president “has demonstrated that he will remain a threat to national security and the Constitution if allowed to remain in office, and has acted in a manner grossly incompatible with self-governance and the rule of law,” because at every turn, he has shown us who he is. It’s no secret that this president could have been impeached long ago. Today, we stand here with an irrefutable case and an indisputable set of facts that this president absolutely abused his power and obstructed Congress. Any other individual who would have been caught conducting themselves in the way that this president has would have been prosecuted to the full
extent of the law. It is shameful that members of this House are willing to disregard the Constitution, turn a blind eye to hard facts, and ignore a confession from the president himself. History will remember those who were willing to speak truth to power. Yes, I called for Trump’s impeachment early. This is our country. Our foremothers and forefathers shed their blood to build and defend this democracy. I refuse to have it be undermined. I wholeheartedly support this resolution, and I am proud that in the final analysis, justice will have been served in America and Donald Trump will have been impeached.
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EYE ON THE CITY GEORGE DOTSON
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AROUND THE CITY
Council Members Thank the Community for Toy and Canned Food Drive
Extend Safe and Happy Holiday Greetings to All
By Francis Taylor, Senior Writer
In the last City Council Meeting of the year and in advance of City Hall’s year end closure, which will begin on Friday, the council conducted a public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to adjust water service rates. Following a comprehensive presentation of the current condition of the city’s water supply systems that explained in detail the need for a rate adjustment that has not occurred since 2012, the council was met by nearly a dozen citizens who expressed their ob-
jection to the proposed rate increase. The council members listened carefully to the citizens concerns and thanked them for their input and answered their objections before adopting the resolution. The council authorized the payment
of an invoice submitted by Stone Planning LLC for providing the analysis of future uses of a proposed National Basketball Association (NBA) arena in Inglewood and rejected all bids submitted for the Building Maintenance Unit, per Bid No. RFB-0116. The council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Inglewood and the County of Los Angeles for hearing services of the County’s Civil Service Commission for appeal cases involving discipline and employment terminations and adopted a resolution amending the
for canine training and related services and for medical review services and adopted a resolution amending the 20192020 budget, authorizing a budget transfer for specific Police Department expenditures. Council approved an agreement with Sully-Miller Contracting Co., for the South Prairie Avenue Improvements Project and agreed to pay outstanding invoices submitted by S & L Specialty Construction, Inc., for construction work on RSI Phase XV, Group 12 and invoices submitted by HHJ Construction, Inc., for construction work on RSI
lation work on 45 residential units. The council members individually and collectively thanked the community for participating in the water rate increase public hearing and reminded everyone that they too consume Inglewood water; expressing the fact that while rate increases of any type are not welcomed, in the case of the water rate increase, it is in the best interest of the City of Inglewood long term. They also expressed their appreciation to the community for supporting the Toy and Canned Food Drive and the Inglewood Police Department Toy
2019-2020 fiscal year budget to accept a Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (General Fund) Council approved an Agreement with Versaterm for maintenance and support services and software licensing, authorized the payment of invoices
Phase XV, Group 14. The council approved an agreement with HHJ Construction, Inc., to provide residential sound insulation work on 67 residential units (RSI Phase XV, Group 21J), per Bid No. CB-19-16 and an agreement with So Cal Construction Inc., to provide residential sound insu-
Drive. Everyone was reminded to conduct any urgent city business this week inasmuch as City Hall will be closed for the holidays at the end of the day on Friday and will re-open next year.
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On the Record with Governor Newsom: One Year of California for All By Governor Gavin Newsom
There’s no state in America quite like California. In troubled times for the Nation, California is where the American Dream is alive and well. The most diverse state in the world’s most diverse democracy, California is bighearted, thriving, inclusive and bold. This year, we’ve been working to build a California for All. Governing by our values of growth and inclusion, we have made principled yet practical investments in our people and our future. Making sure that those investments are built to last, we have budgeted responsibly for the years ahead. Our balanced, on-time budget created the largest rainy day fund in state history and paid down California’s wall of debt. That budget addressed the biggest challenges we face. Today, I will share our work to tackle the high cost of living in California, prevent and prepare for emergencies, and combat homelessness. First, we’re working to confront
the state’s affordability crisis. It is our state’s foundational economic challenge, which threatens lives and threatens futures. The things that make it possible to get ahead – housing, health care, saving for your kids’ college or your retirement – are getting farther out of reach for Californians. When I took office last January, I got to work to make life more affordable
for all. Together, we expanded healthcare subsidies to middle-class Californians. We took on rising prescription drug costs by seeking to establish the nation’s largest single purchaser system for drugs. We helped put higher education within reach of more Californians by providing two free years of community college to first-time, full-time students and negotiated tuition freezes at
California’s universities. We also put money back in the pockets of California parents by doubling the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit and adding a $1,000 credit for families with children under the age of six. We eased the financial burden on parents by repealing the sales and use tax on diapers. Second, we are making sure that California is ready for the next natural disaster, and that communities still recovering from catastrophic wildfires have what they need to rebuild. We invested $1 billion to build disaster resiliency, response and recovery – including funding the pre-positioning of emergency response teams in times of high-risk wildfire conditions. We launched Listos California, a statewide network of community organizations that build disaster resiliency in vulnerable communities. We also moved the state toward a safer, affordable and reliable energy future by drafting wildfire safety and Continued on page 7
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LA Chargers Surprise 100 Inglewood students with new bikes and helmets
Bennett-Kew Elementary School students cheer as they learn they will receive new bikes from the Los Angeles Chargers and the Bikes for Kids Foundation. IT News Wire
More than 100 Bennett-Kew Elementary School second- and thirdgraders cheered and jumped with excitement when they received new bikes from the Los Angeles Chargers and Bikes for Kids Foundation during a Dec. 10 surprise event that included Inglewood’s mayor and Inglewood Unified’s top administrator. “I’m happy and excited that I got a new bike,” Bennett-Kew third-grader
Delon Twiman said. “Thanks to the Chargers!” Twiman was one of five students among second- and third-graders who won an essay contest about the District’s “Every Student. Every Day” attendance campaign and how excellent attendance will help him reach his dreams of becoming a doctor and football player. Students had thought that only the essay winners would receive bikes, but in an exciting curtain-reveal, the
Chargers players stand with happy Bennett-Kew Elementary School kid on his new bike from the Chargers for Christmas.
Chargers players and cheerleaders surprised all the students with neon-colored bikes, helmets and locks. “Boys and girls, let me tell you that the most important thing you can do is learn to read and write well,” Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. said. “No matter what you decide to do in life, seize every opportunity to do well.” Butts joined Chargers defensive ends Joey Bosa and Isaac Rochell, defensive tackle Justin Jones, linebacker
Uchenna Nwosu and placekicker Michael Badgley at the special assembly. The players took turns reading the winning essays and congratulated all the students for their hard work. The bicycles were donated by the Chargers and their corporate partner, California Resources Corp. Bikes for Kids Foundation has partnered with the Chargers for 15 years to help provide new bikes to deserving students across Los Angeles.
Wishful Thinking… Rams and Chargers season of hope ends in despair
BRIGHTEST BOLT: Wide receiver Keenan Allen reached the 1,000-yard mark in yards receiving for the third-straight season, tying the second-longest streak in team history. It is the longest streak by a Charger since Hall of Fame WR Charlie Joiner accomplished the feat for three-straight seasons from 1979-81. By Kenneth Miller, Publisher
Just one season ago, the Rams and Chargers provided their fans with winning seasons, playoffs appearances and even the flickering hope of a Super Bowl confrontation.
What a difference a year makes. The Rams Super Bowl LI in Houston, Texas was a dud of magnanimous proportions losing 13-3 to the New England Patriots, after averaging the 2nd most points in the NFL with 32 per game. Meanwhile, the Chargers hosted a
Wild Card game after a 12-4 campaign and then went out and got overwhelmed by the Baltimore Ravens 20-10. Still, there was great promise coming into the 2019 campaign, the last at their respective homes away from home. The Chargers playing at home
field disadvantage in Carson, and the Rams rekindling memories of yester year when they dominated at the Coliseum. Now, with both the Rams and Chargers scheduled to move to Inglewood in 2020 for the Continued on page 6
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grand opening of SoFi Stadium, they will do so with a drastic momentum shift, one that no one can say for certain how it will turn out. This region has not opened a new football stadium in my lifetime, and the life spans of many others, so all of this
Does head coach Anthony Lynn return. His record of 27-22 doesn’t move the needle towards a championship, but you have to love his brash, honest tell it like it is style. Not all of the Bolts woes can be laid at the headset of Lynn, but he is the captain of the ship that has sunk to the bottom of the Pacific this season, 5-9
is brand spanking new. Inglewood is now the epicenter of the sports and entertainment universe, and the new football tenants will both be entering 2020 at crossroads. For starters will the Chargers move away from franchise quarterback Phillip Rivers, who while passing for 4,055 yards and 21 touchdowns, was also responsible for throwing 18 interceptions? Star running back Melvin Gordon is most certainly out of here. He fumbled twice in a blowout 39-10 loss to the Vikings, after holding out for most of the season.
on the season, 2-5 at home and in last place in the woeful AFC West. The foundation for the Rams is much better, but with every team in the NFC improving by leaps and bounds there is a very small window for error. The Rams provided that gapping hole, by losing three consecutive games after starting 3-0. That 56-40 stunner at the hands of the Tampa Bay Bucs, was a sore eye opener for a defense that is anchored by the best player in the league in Larry Donald. During that 3 game losing streak the Rams D allowed 30 and 20 to the Seahawks and Niners, before
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academic excellence, character and in judgment. Among his hallmark achievements included the revitalization of the 21 LAPD Area Community Relations offices. A graduate of Cal State Long Beach’s FBI Command College and the West Point Leadership Command and Development Program, Paysinger earned his Bachelor Degree from Cal State Long Beach. When one of his former colleagues Kenneth O. Garner died in 2009, Paysinger hailed him as “a giant who will be very difficult to replace.” Garner died at 53, and Paysinger praised his colleague: “It’s like an engine throwing a piston. Sometimes the engine is repairable, but it is never quite the same.” Mayor Butts reflected on his longtime contemporary in a similar fashion Paysinger thought of Garner. “Earl Paysinger and I came up together in law enforcement. He’s two years younger than I am and we were friends for over 40 years. He was a giant in the law enforcement industry, he was a leader in law enforcement and then in his role of community engagement at USC, he continued his role of service and community building,” said Butts. Mayor Butts said he had the pleasure of Paysinger friendship constantly, even after he went into his new role and he’s going to be missed by this entire region, but most specifically in the greater Los Angeles area. The Mayor concluded that Paysinger would always live within him.
its longtime pillars with the passing of former First Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger on Dec. 16th, and Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. lost a friend. Paysinger, who served as former personal security for the then Los Angeles Raiders from 1982-1994 for late owner Al Davis in addition to his duties with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) where he rose through the ranks to become one of the most decorated and influential officers in the history of the department. Paysinger died of cancer. He was 64. He retired from the LAPD in 2016 and was named vice president of civic engagement for USC University Relations. Paysinger spent 43 years with the LAPD, serving with distinction and rising as high as the No. 2 executive. While in this position, he simultaneously served as the director of the office of special operations and oversaw a variety of operational bureaus and divisions that augment the department’s law enforcement mission. Paysinger helped to design USC’s role in eradicating homelessness and while overseeing USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign – an effort that supports community organizations in the neighborhoods surrounding USC campuses. He also was responsible for oversight of small business programs and other economic development measures. Paysinger was most proud of his work with the LAPD Cadet Leadership program with more than 8,000 children that taught vital lessons in
Wade Phillips righted the ship in Atlanta where their losing skid ended in a 37-10 victory over the hapless Falcons. Last week in a must win game against the Cowboys, the defense allowed 44 points in a stinker, all but ending the Rams playoffs hopes and dropping the team to 8-6. What the future holds for the Rams is a real mystery as this season indicated. Quarterback Jared Goff signed an extension at the start of the season and is on the book until 2024 and guaranteed $110 million. Running back Todd Gurley II is under contract until 2023 with $45 million guaranteed. Goff will be just fine as long as the Rams receiver corps can stay healthy. He threw for 3,996 yards, 17 touchdowns, but an alarming 15 interceptions. Gurley on the other hand will likely not rush for 1,000 yards this season and had 741 going into week 16 with 10 touchdowns. He is NOT the same player he was two years ago, and with only 7 picks in the 2020 draft and none are in the first round there is a chance that next year could be worse than this one which right now at 8-6 is not that good. The Rams will travel to San Francisco for a date against the Niners on Saturday Dec. 21st, while the Chargers will host the Raiders in their final home game in Carson on Sunday Dec. 22nd. Regardless what happens, there will be no post season, but hey there is always Santa Claus.
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LEGAL NOTICES
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019300858 The following Person is doing business as:
Annual Credit Solutions 905 South Orchard Drive Inglewood, CA 90301 Registered Owner(s): Jonathan Cotledge, 905 South Orchard Drive, 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 November 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.) Jonathan Cotledge, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on November 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. 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 November 28; December 5, 12, 19, 2019 IT0042230120020101 Inglewood Today
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019293182 The Saffron Agency 645 W 9th St., Unit 110-109 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Registered Owner(s): Chef Kay Kay, LLC, 680 S Berendo St., 215, Los Angeles, CA 90005 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on November 6, 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.) Chef Kay Kay, LLC, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on November 6, 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 December 12, 19, 26, 2019; January 2, 2020 IT0042230120020102 Inglewood Today
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold a public hearing on January 14, 2020 at the hour of 2:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, Ninth Floor, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, California to consider the following: Zoning Code Amendment 2019-002 (ZCA2019-002) to Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code to modify regulations of the Medical Enterprise Overlay Zone, citywide. All persons interested may appear before the City Council and be heard with reference to this matter. A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2019-077) has been prepared stating that the proposed amendment is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, a copy of which is available for public review in the Planning Division office, fourth floor of City Hall. An electronic copy can be obtained by emailing bmccrumby@cityofinglewood.org. This notice is given by the order of the City Council of the City of Inglewood and is dated this 19th day of December 2019. 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 January 14, 2020 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.”
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accountability measures and working with the Legislature to create a $21 billion wildfire fund. Finally, we’re working nonstop to confront the statewide crisis of homelessness, which impacts 130,000 Californians in every corner of our state. We’re pursuing solutions that work. We made a historic $2.75 billion investment — the most California has ever spent — on programs to fight homelessness and build more housing. That amount included $650 million in Emergency Homelessness Aid to cities and counties so that they can implement the best local solutions for their communities. We’re also striking at the root causes of homelessness, including the unacceptable lack of housing construction and unscrupulous landlords who price-gouge their tenants and unfairly evict them. We negotiated and signed the nation’s strongest statewide renter protections and worked with technology companies to secure $4.5 billion towards California’s housing crisis. We’re “all in” on tackling this crisis because it is a major quality of life issue not just for the person sleeping on a sidewalk, but for everyone in their community. We recognize that every homeless individual is someone’s child, parent, or friend. Many times, they are our service members, who served honorably in our military and fell onto hard times after they got home. These individuals are often struggling with mental illness or substance abuse. They deserve better than the reckless rhetoric and heartless cuts to the social safety net that Washington is offering. They deserve the thoughtful solutions that we are pursuing in California, in partnership with local governments, the private sector, and philanthropists statewide. Make no mistake, we have so much more work to do. There are still too many Californians who do not get to share in the prosperity that they help to create. For them, and their children – and California’s continued leadership in the nation and the world – we must boldly confront our remaining challenges. These challenges demand bold solutions, and above all, the courage for a change. Fortunately, we have no shortage of courage here in California, a state of dreamers and do-ers who are not afraid to take risks for what’s right. In the year ahead, we’ll continue to work hard and aim high on behalf of all Californians, and everyone who looks to our state as a beacon of hope.
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The Inglewood Police Department encourages everyone attending holiday parties and gatherings where alcohol may be involved to use a designated sober driver. This holiday season, from December 13 to New Year’s, the Inglewood Police Department will have more officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. “Unfortunately, this time of year is when we see more people driving impaired,” Chief Mark Fronterotta said. “There is no excuse for driving after drinking or using drugs that impair. There are many ways to get home safely without driving.” The Inglewood Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs. So if you are hosting a holiday party, offer non-alcoholic drinks for designated sober drivers and monitor how people are getting home. If someone has been drinking and tries to leave, offer to have them stay the night or take ride-share home. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Life is messy but when we get through the mess we find out who we really are.
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December 19-25, 2019
It was the night before Christmas… Lakers go above and beyond Clippers By Kenneth Miller, Publisher
It was on opening night October 22nd, when the template for 2019-’20 NBA season was established. The new look Clippers sent an emphatic message to the Lakers and the rest of the league with a resounding 112-102 victory over their L.A. rivals in their “home” debut at Staples Center. Reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard went off for 30, shooting 10 for 19 from the field in an effort that stamped him as the early candidate for best player in the league and the Clippers as the odds on favorites to capture the franchise first ever NBA title. The Lakers were embroiled in the questions whether LeBron James should play point guard and if the pieces surrounding him and Anthony Davis were competent enough to end the Lakers championship draught of 9 years. The divide between the two teams was equal to the Democrats and Republicans. That was roughly two months ago, but when the Lakers and Clippers renew their rivalry on Christmas Day in a prime time affair the teams will be on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. LeBron… is well LeBron again.
Averaging 25 points and 10 assist, Anthony Davis is tallying 27 points and 9 rebounds and is among the league leaders in blocks and the Lakers are atop the Western Conference and shared the best record in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks with 24 wins at press time. The two teams have separated themselves from their Western Conference foes, but LeBron has reclaimed the status as the best player in the world. Davis has proved to be a perfect fit
and Gerald Green clutch 3 pointers has since made the Lakers the favorite to win the NBA title. The Lakers/Clippers Christmas day affair will only provide for fodder until they meet again, but in reality it’s not likely to matter much which team is first or second when the playoffs begin. What will likely matter most will be the health and depth of best teams in the West, and arguably the league. Can the Lakers manage to keep
LeBron’s minutes down and more importantly keep Davis is one piece long enough? Can Leonard and Paul George stay healthy? George didn’t suit up that opening night victory, but has since returned with a vengeance. The most important question on Christmas day, will not be which team one, but more importantly what team hoist the NBA Title in June. That’s what LEBRON JAMES IS ALL ABOUT!!!