February 28, 2019

February 28, 2019

VOL. 34, No. 09

Local and National in Brief

•Trump, Kim are in Hanoi for a second round of nuclear talks On the verge of important talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, U.S. President Donald Trump appears ready to accept a much less harsh deal on nuclear proliferation with the decades old adversary.

•Time’s up for Manafort, a master of corruption. The sentencing memo from the special counsel’s office paints a picture of the president’s campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, a Washington swamp creature who couldn’t stop lying, or obstructing justice, who may spend the rest of his life in prison.

•Two recent news headlinesAfter nearly two years, there are signs special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election could be wrapping up.

Whatever his conclusion Trump is facing a slew of federal, state and congressional inquiries into virtually every aspect of his career: the trump company, the trump campaign, the trump inauguration, and trump’s Oval Office administration. Legal problems, and possibly further indictments of Trump’s friends and aides, probably will shadow Trump for the rest of his White House tenure.”

MICHAEL COHEN:

“TRUMP IS A “RACIST,” A

“CONMAN”

Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor

During the often-heated testimony of Trumps personal attorney and ‘fixer,’ Rep. Mark Meadows, a republican from North Carolina, brought an African American staffer, Lynne Patton, a regional administrator in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to counter Michael Cohen’s assertion that trump is a racist, during the House Oversight Committee hearing.

The damning testimony, comes as a petition circles in Congress to impeach Donald Trump. Will Cohen’s words add fuel to the fire and lead to a collapse in the presidency?

The truth is… probably not, given the assertions brought by republican committee members who appeared disinterested in Cohen’s apologetic testimony and their failure to

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“CHEAT.”

review or even acknowledge the supportive documents that bolstered his testimony. While explosive, Cohen’s testimony merely confirms what many already suspected. The rap-sheet of accusations is long: tax fraud, racism, cover-ups, and collusion. But Cohen’s testimony will do little damage to Trump’s loyal base.

As for impeachment, it would require a large number of Republicans to turn on their president. Those hoping for the impeachment of Donald Trump or the implosion of his presidency will likely be disappointed.

In defending his testimony, Cohen warned those who continue to provide cover and concealment for Trump, may eventually find themselves in the same position in which he finds himself if they lie…on his way to prison.

INGLEWOOD POLICE

ARREST SUSPECT IN COLD CASE KILLING Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor/Daily Breeze

William Tillett was abducted while walking home from school near the intersection of Imperial Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard at about 3 p.m. on May 24, 1990, according to a news release from the Inglewood Police Department.

He was found suffocated to death at a parking 2

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PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE

BLACK HISTORY MONTH IS IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR

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February, the shortest month of the year, is the month when all Americans have an opportunity to learn more about the broad range of contributions African Americans have made towards the building of our great nation as well as those inventions, contributions and innovations that continue to be made in all aspects of our society from medicine and science to education and civil rights, to name a few.

In years past I remember that the political tone of our nation was such that February

counting of its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.

This news comes shortly after Trump denied the input from his intelligence agencies and it is difficult to predict the outcome of their negotiations because Trump could get into the room with Kim and ignore his advisers’ recommendations. Trump has styled himself since his presidential campaign as a master negotiator and dealmaker who relies on his instincts over experts and research.

He told the Washington Post in an interview

PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER/ EDITOR Willie Brown VICE PRESIDENT Gloria Kennedy ASSISTANT EDITOR Francis Taylor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Francis Taylor Anne Cheek La Rose QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER Gloria Kennedy

was a month that seemed to have more of a focus on Black history. This year however, our nation is so politically divided that the thrust of news coverage is on the decisions and actions of our nation’s president, drawing the oxygen out of nearly everything else.

This week for example, we listened to nearly a full day of testimony from the president’s personal attorney and fixer who described numerous acts that the president engaged in that appear to be unlawful and worthy of impeachment proceedings. At the same time, Trump is in Vietnam, meeting with one of the most brutal tyrants in the world, Kim Jong Un of North Korea, where the president is no longer demanding that North Korea agree to disclose a full ac-

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last fall that “my gut tells me more sometimes than anybody else’s brain can ever tell me,” and essentially said that Putin, among the top few tyrants in the world, assured him that North Korea was not a threat.

Despite the frightening news that continues to be generated as a result of the president’s actions, inactions, false statements and insensitive assertions, I am proud that many of us were able to share many aspects of our Black History during the month of February, 2019, and have FAITH that our elected officials, even those who have chosen to support the president, will soon see the light and begin to make legislative and policy decisions that are in the best interest of all Americans.

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structure in a residential Hawthorne neighborhood later that day.

Tillett was 11 years old when he was kidnapped near the intersection of Imperial Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard on May 24, 1990. He was found dead later that day in Hawthorne.

Nearly 29 years later, police arrested Edward Donell Thomas, 50, of Pomona as a suspect in the case.

Detectives took Thomas, 50, of Pomona, into custody on Thursday as a suspect in the decades-old case, according to inmate records.

Thomas was booked into the Inglewood City Jail following his arrest and later held without bail. Prosecutors filed charges including murder against Thomas on Tuesday.

Inglewood Police Capt. Mark Fried told reporters Wednesday that investigators had “significant and compelling physical evidence which implicates Thomas in the murder of William Tillett.”

Chief Mark Fronterotta did not discuss details of how Thomas was linked to the slaying but said it involved old evidence and “advanced technology.”

Investigators said they believe Thomas was likely aided by an accomplice, but did not mention if they had identified other possible suspects.

Police asked anyone with information that might be relevant to the case to call Inglewood Homicide Detectives at 310-412-5246. Anonymous tips can also be left at 888-41-CRIME (27463).

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Office at (310) 412-5280 or FAX (310) 412-5333,

application by Chibueze Chima for Special Use

One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood,

4,729 square-foot nightclub and Shared Parking

must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the

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Market Street and legally described as Lots

feet of Block No. 328 (AIN 4021-022-002, 003,

on Tuesday, March 12, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Room, First Floor, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, to consider the following matters: 1.

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February 28, 2019

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

LOSES TWO LEGENDS

By Steve Finley

When it comes to black major league baseball players, Frank Robinson and Don Newcombe were two of the best and two of the most influential baseball players ever to lace up a pair of baseball cleats and step out on the baseball diamond. They both passed away about a week apart a few weeks ago.

Frank Robinson did it all on the field and in the dugout. He was a great player and also a manager. He was the first player to win the Most Valuable Players in the American and National League of Major Leagues. He won the award in the National League while playing for the Cincinnati Reds in the 1950’s and 1960’s. He won the award again in the American League while playing for the Baltimore Orioles in the 1960’s and 1970’s.

He was hired as the first Black manager in 1974 by the Cleveland Indians. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.

In 2005 Robinson received the Presidential Medal

of Freedom Award given to him by President Bush during a ceremony at the White House. Robinson, who was a big Laker fan, was 83 at the time of his death.

Don Newcombe, who died at the age of 92, was also a great player. He was a teammate of Jackie Robinson when they both played for the Dodgers.

At the time of his death he was a special advisor for the Dodger, a position he held for many years.

Newcombe was one of the first Black players to play in the major leagues when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1950’s. He won the National League Most Valuable Player Award, Cy Young Award, given to best pitcher in baseball, and the Rookie of the Year Award.

Both players not only stood talk on the baseball diamond but they but they paved the way for Blacks to be able to play major league baseball.

Their class and charisma will be missed the most.

LeBron James of the Lakers will lead his team against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Staples Center. They travel to Phoenix on Saturday to play the Suns at 6 p.m. and return home to play the Clippers on Monday at 7:30 p.m. and Denver on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Lakers are currently in 10th place in the Western Conference.

Photo by Jevone Moore

EYE ON THE CITY Girl Scouts of the United States PARKS, RECREATION AND Regional HQ Grand Opening COMMUNITY SERVICES DE-

GEORGE DOTSON

Eloy Morales, Sr., Honoree; Highlights of City Council Meeting The weekly city council meeting got underway on schedule.

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - Council adopted a resolution based on the Council Actions of November 27, 2018, modifying the Planning Commission’s conditions of approval for Design Review No. 2018-003, to approve an electronic sign affixed to the tower element on an existing building in the Art Deco Overlay Zone at 3330 West Manchester Boulevard.

PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT – Council approved the payment of invoices submitted

by Alltech Industries, Inc., for security services provided at the Inglewood Public Libraries.

PARTMENT – Council approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 18-179 with Trueline Construction and Surfacing, Inc., to provide additional compensation for additional work needed with the Inglewood Tennis Court Resurfacing Project PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – Council adopted a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 annual budget for the provision of design and engineering services for the Stadium Alternative Mitigation Project.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – Council approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 16157 with Willdan Engineering, extending the term of the agreement by one year to provide as-needed Professional Engineering Services.

(CIP)

ALEX PADILLA

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – Council approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 17-535 increasing the total pooled contract amount by an additional $2,000,000 (a total not to exceed amount of $8,000,000 over four years), and extend the agreement by an additional one-year term for On-Call Professional Services. (CIP) During the public comments section after city business had been conducted several citizens commented on the very successful opening of the new regional headquarters of the Girl Scouts of the United States’ Innovation Center and disdain for Madison Square Garden and their quest to interrupt the development of the new Los Angeles Clippers Arena.

Council Member Dotson congratulated the Morales family for the memorable dedication and honorary service for council Member Eloy Morales’ father who has a distinguished record of service in the City of Inglewood and who was honored by naming the library in the Inglewood Senior Center in his honor.

The event featured three generations of the Morales family indicating that

JAMES BUTTS

ELOY MORALES

RALPH FRANKLIN

the family name and more importantly, their contributions to the community will likely endure for years to come. He also commended the Girl Scouts for a very successful grand opening.

Member Padilla added his congratulatory remarks honoring Mr. Eloy Morales, Sr., and congratulated the Girl Scouts on their very successful Grand Opening.

Member Franklin echoed his colleagues’ remarks before Member Morales thanked everyone for their support. He added that the event honoring his father, where his entire family was present, has created a memory that will last a lifetime.

Mayor Butts, having the last word, noted that the Girl Scouts Regional Center in Inglewood represents about 40,000 members and is the fourth largest council in the United States. He acknowledged that their decision to relocate their center in the City of Inglewood is a testament to the positive growth and development the city continues to enjoy. With all that the city has accomplished he said, “It does not get any better than Inglewood.”

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GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES:

LEGAL NOTICES

INGLEWOOD INNOVATION CENTER

GRAND OPENING

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019046835 The following person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019026906 The following person is doing business as:

My Cozy Camping 316 West 64th Street Inglewood, CA 90302

Etta Janes Vintage 6600 Whitsett Ave., Apt. #7 North Hollywood, CA 91606

Registered Owner(s): Adriana Marcela Beischl Sabogal, 316 West 64th Registered Owner(s): Jessica Hendricks, 6600 Whitsett Ave., Apt. #7, Street, Inglewood, CA 90302 North Hollywood, CA 91606 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 above commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on February 25, 2019. on January 31, 2019.

Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor

On Sunday, February 24th, the Girl Scouts of the United States hosted the Grand Opening Ceremony for the Inglewood Innovation Center, located at 423 N. LaBrea Avenue. Tours of the facility were provided, refreshments were served, special guests, including the Inglewood mayor, city council members, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and others, were on hand.

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.)

Adriana Marcela Beischl Sabogal, 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.)

Jessica Hendricks, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on February 25, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 31, 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.)

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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FREE Document Shredding and Donations Event

When: Where:

Saturday, March 16, 2019

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

On Grevillea Avenue off Manchester Blvd. (in front of Inglewood High School)

DRIVE THROUGH DROP OFF

Bring all of your non-working household appliances, computers, tablets, phones, TV's and any other electronic devices that you would like to get rid of. We will also accept gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and bicycles.

NO FURNITURE ACCEPTED! *NOTE: Document shredding is limited to Inglewood Residents Only, ID IS REQUIRED (3 boxes or bags per car ONLY) For more information, please contact the City of Inglewood Public Works Department at (310) 412-5333.