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April 21, 2016

Annual Earth Day Festival: Fun with a Purpose

n April 16, the City of Inglewood partnered with the Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI) and Consolidated Disposal Service (CDS) to host the 6th annual Earth Day Festival. The festival was sponsored by West Basin Municipal Water District. Consolidated Disposal Services and Inglewood Today were supporters of the event. It was a fun-filled day, which brought the community together with a variety of speakers, food and information vendors, demonstrations, live entertainment, and interactive activities for the entire family. Demonstrations focused on environmental sustainability, water conservation, and healthy living. (Continued on page 11)

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Youth Baseball Returns to Rogers Park

By Thomas Bunn

he baseball diamond that’s laid vacant for quite some time now over at Rogers Park, inherited a well-deserved makeover this past weekend. Club 42, under the leadership of John Branca (co-executor of The Michael Jackson Estate, and nephew of Ralph Branca, the last living member of the historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers during Jackie Robinson’s rookie season in major league baseball), celebrated the life and legacy of Hall of Fame Major League Baseball icon, Jackie Robinson on the annual Jackie Robin(Continued on page 2)

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April 21, 2016

#Inglewood rising: Who’s Who

Spotlight: Brett Roberts By Amanda Anderson

rett Roberts is an amazing man with an awesome life. His background includes deep roots within the Inglewood community. Roberts has traveled to 25 countries and yet still finds time to make contributions in Inglewood through his career working in community relations on a major transportation project. His childhood was marked with support and hope for a brighter day from his mother and grandparents. “I grew up an only child to a single mother with my grandparents playing a key role in my life. They made sure we did road trips, went to museums and other fun things,” Roberts said. Roberts enjoyed his formal school years and has kept many of the same acquaintances since that time. “My elementary and high school years were fun, in fact I still have many friends from elementary school,” he said. “High school was a period of time that I was finding myself. I was on the track team, which was fun. Also, I got into a little trouble as a student, however by the grace of God and a supportive mom I was able to turn it around.” When asked about his teenage years, Roberts was forthcoming about the challenges he faced.

Roberts said, “I attended Pepperdine University for my undergrad degree and went to graduate school there, too. I’ve also completed an executive education program through the Harvard Kennedy School of Gov.” Roberts is an enviable traveler. Seemingly, every week he flies some place special. Many people would be honored to have a passport stamped like his. “I lived in Spain for almost a year. I’ve been to 25 countries, including Morocco, Belize, Nicaragua, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Greece, France, England, Denmark, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Italy, Belgium, Norway, Sweden and Brett Roberts more,” Roberts acknowledged. “I was a handful to say the least. I Like many locals, Roberts has know it can be difficult for a single had his fair share of ups and downs. mother to raise a young man on her He shared that his biggest accomown,” Roberts stated. plishment in life, so far was being This amazing fellow has always elected as an 2012 AD to the Demoknown the value of a good educa- cratic National Convention. tion and that belief has been an inteOn the flip side, Roberts said one gral part of Roberts’ life of achieve- of his largest disappointments to ment. While attending college, he date was getting into some big boy became a member of the Kappa Al- trouble in high school, letting his pha Psi Fraternity, Inc. mother down. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Roberts is fond of the city of InBusiness Administration/Public Re- glewood and offers praise for all the (Continued on page 6) lations and a MBA in Marketing.

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Youth Baseball Returns to Rogers Park (Continued from page 1) son Weekend. Bringing high quality baseball back to the City of Inglewood is something that Coach Lareece Barksdale and youth mentors at the Inglewood City Elite baseball program have done. “We’re providing kids in the community with opportunities that they otherwise may not have, as far as academic prep and high quality baseball,” Coach Barksdale added. “What we’re doing is bringing together communities. Most of the folks coming from Thousand Oaks and Beverly Hills are joining that team, and playing with the kids from Inglewood, which is a reflection of what Jackie Robinson stood for. That’s the spirit of the day, the spirit of the game, and the spirit of the teams who are here,” Councilman Eloy Morales said. In addition to celebrating Jackie Robinson Weekend, the young players were surprised to find among them, living legend, Hall of Fame inductee, World Series MVP, and first black manager in MLB history, Frank Robinson. Mr. Robinson acknowledged the young players by (Continued on page 7)

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Community

The Amazing Kobe Bryant: What Will He Do Next?

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By Veronica Mackey

obe Bean Bryant is an American retired professional basketball player.” So reads the first line of Wikipedia. Being retired hasn’t sunk in yet for basketball fans, and I’m sure, not for Kobe. For now, it feels more like having witnessed him shoot the final tie-breaking shot in Game 7 of the National NBA Championship Game. Bryant went out like a hero in his farewell game, played for a team that he stayed with during his entire 20-year career. Kobe’s amazing “60 points by himself” finale Lakers never traded him. made it clear why the Los Angeles Now that he won’t be returning to another training camp, questions are circulating about his future. What exactly does Kobe Bryant plan to do? At age 37, the mega-rich superstar has plenty of options. But he probably won’t go the way of his mentor and former Lakers superstar Magic Johnson. “We don’t have the same personality,” Bryant said

jokingly about Johnson. “I can’t go around talking and smiling at people all day.” He also said he has no interest in being a coach or a general manager. So, as far as high-profile sports careers go, that leaves sports announcing—a path successfully undertaken by former NBA players like Bill Walton, Reggie Miller, and Charles Barkley. “He’s obviously smart and articulate and he would be a great candidate,” Craig Barry, Turner Sports senior vice president and executive

creative director told Sports Illustrated in January. Meanwhile, Bryant has been quietly investing his millions for postcareer life. He established Kobe Inc. last year, a sports-related venture that invested in Body Armor, an athletic beverage. He was an early investor in the Players Tribune, a website in which athletes write first-person narratives. “If I’m involved in basketball, from a league perspective, it would be from an ownership perspective if at all,” he said. “I’m not [feeling] any of that daily stuff. That’s not happening.”

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April 21, 2016

Eye on the City

Police Investigation a Priority for Members of Local Parish

ublic comments during Tuesday’s meeting of the Inglewood City Council focused again on two officer-involved shootings which occurred on Feb. 21. It began on a positive note, however, with commendations being given to Crystal Wells and Lee Denmon. Wells, who was not present, was recognized for outstanding community service. Denmon serves on the Inglewood Police Oversight Commission in District 1. He was recommended by the Office of Sen. Isadore Hall (37th District). Mayor James Butts noted Denmon’s “extraordinary service to the 37th District,” and his “numerous contributions to Inglewood’s Police Oversight Commission.” He was called a role model. Council members approved funds for the City Clerk to hire a part-time office assistant; new uniforms and safety equipment for the Inglewood Police Dept.; and water rights licens-

By Veronica Mackey

es and agreements with the County of Los Angeles, Dept. of Parks and Recreation and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles. The City is also moving forward with an agreement to reconstruct the two elevators in Parking Structure 2, located at 115 N. Locust Street. Francisco Garcia, a priest at Holy Faith Episcopal Church, and members of his parish, asked the council for updates about the officerinvolved shooting deaths of Kisha

Michael and Marquintan Sandlin by Inglewood police. “We have questions as to the timeliness and transparency. We want to ask and receive information so we can assure the community that all practices are being followed correctly and openly,” Garcia said. A woman from the parish, who said she spoke with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept., wanted to know if the officers involved are still on active duty. “No, they are not,” Butts replied.

“You’re sharing that with me now, but it would be really good to share that with the community,” she said. Another member wants police oversight commissioners present at council meetings to inform people about police matters involving private citizens. Two weeks ago, a member of Black Lives Matter raised the same issue during the council meeting. Again, Mayor Butts responded: “It’s been frustrating. People feel we should know right now what happened. The chief has questions. I have questions and the council has questions, but they (officers) are entitled to due process. He added that authorities are processing evidence which will take months to complete, and “there are dozens of people to be interviewed.” The oversight commission does not have the authority to delve into an active investigation, Butts said. (Continued on page 8)

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Publisher’s Message

State of Inglewood Is Good

n April 21, Mayor James Butts will give his annual State of the City Address at the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood. It will be an upbeat account of the city’s progress, from economic development, record low crime rates, infrastructure improvements and upward home values. Basically, the city is on a roll that shows no signs of slowing down. As I write this letter, my primary objective is to speak to those unfamiliar with the city, who are just becoming aware of the “new” Inglewood. Over the years, the media has, no doubt, been influential in painting a picture much darker than it is today. As Inglewood’s “official” newspaper, in business since 1994, and a long standing stakeholder, I feel a strong responsibility to provide my perspective. Where some news outlets in the past have focused primarily on negative elements, and even credited Inglewood with crimes committed in Los Angeles, it is only fair that newcomers be given a balanced view. As one on the outside looking in, you may not know the city’s background and what it took to bring us here. Today, Inglewood is experiencing a turnaround that is unprecedented for most cities. It is shedding its label as a “sleeper city” to one which will soon host the Los Angeles

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Clinton, Trump Take New York

here were no real surprises in Tuesday’s presidential primary in New York. As predicted, Hillary Clinton won the Democratic primary and Donald Trump came out way ahead among Republicans. Clinton won 58 percent of the vote over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 42 percent. The former New York senator actually did better in her home state than predicted, ending the contest with a 16 point lead. Polls had her at 10 percent. Trump took a commanding lead over his rivals with 61 percent of the vote, followed by Ohio Gov. John Kasich with 25 percent, and 12 percent went to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, according to NBC News. Ted Cruz, whose disparaging remarks about “New York values,” caused backlash among voters put him in last place with 0 delegates. John Kasich, who is too far behind mathematically to win the Republican nomination, came in second with 4 delegates. Trump’s total for New York is 89. Clinton and Sanders won 139

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and 106 New York delegates respectively. So far Trump has 844 of the total 1,237 delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination. Cruz has 559 and Kasich has 146. Clinton now has 1,885 and Sanders has 1,190 of the required 2,383, NBC News said. Clinton’s wide margin over Brooklyn-born Sanders has her focused on winning the general election. “The race for the Democratic nomination is in the home stretch and victory is in sight,” she told a crowd on Tuesday. Trump delivered a confident victory speech, celebrating his success and discounting his rivals’ chances. “We’re going to end at a very high level and get a lot more delegates than anybody projected, even in their wildest imagination,” he said during his victory speech to enthusiastic chants of “U.S.A.” The next round of primaries will take place April 26 in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

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Community

City of Champions – The Saga Continues

nglewood’s accolade of “City of Champions” started with the 1932 Olympics when 3 Inglewood High graduates medaled in their three respective events. 1938 brought Hollywood Park Race Track and thoroughbred champions, from Seabiscuit to Zenyatta, showed their stuff. Jack Kent Cooke built the Forum in 1967 which, until 1999, the Lakers and Kings called home. Also in our pantheon of champions are the minor league professional football team, the BlackHawks, three time national champions and the newest, the Los Angeles Rams. With the Rams returning to LA, their dance team is getting a makeover. Workshops were held to show those interested in auditioning what the Rams expect. The auditions were held April 2 at USC’s Galen Center, and 450 applicants turned out. From that, 50 finalists were chosen and 35 of these became members of the Rams dance team at the final competition held at the Forum last Sunday. The LadyHawks (dance team for all BlackHawks home games) has been a training ground for those wishing to hone their skills. The program

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Anne Cheek La Rose is designed to enhance skills while putting participants in the same type of environment experienced by NFL and NBA dance groups and assisting the participants to move to the next level. The team uses the same choreography source that many of the west coast NBA and NFL teams use. The LadyHawks are under the guidance of Inglewood resident D’nez Westmoreland. He has a 30-year history with cheerleading and dance teams, starting as a head cheerleader of the California State University Sacramento stunt team.

D’nez has worked with the United Spirit Association, teaching skills and judging competitions around the country. Additionally, he has choreographed and coached several high school, all-star, and collegiate teams including the collegiate competition cheer programs at the University of Southern California. After creating two Southern California teams for the American Basketball Association, he moved to the LadyHawks. After eight years with the team, several former squad members can be seen on pro teams including the LakerGirls, San Diego Charger Cheerleaders, and Chivas USA Cheerleaders. Several are professional instructors working for Los Angeles area dance studios or as cheerleader/dance instructors for camp organizations, and another leads the dance program at Lynwood High School. Back to the Rams’ auditions. Once again, a member of the LadyHawks has gone for the gold. She is 5 year veteran and team captain, Britney Warren. Sadly, Britney did not make the cut. All those chosen had been part of other NFL or NBA dance teams. However, this vibrant

young lady will continue to captain the LadyHawks team for 2016 and will be part of the selection committee for the LadyHawks auditions next month while awaiting her next big league opportunity. The LadyHawks Dance Team will hold one-day auditions on Sunday, May 1, to recruit new talent for the upcoming 2016 season. The goal is to increase the size of the team and several spots are available. Complete information on tryouts can be found at: www.ladyhawksdanceteam.com/AUDITIONS.html. #Inglewood Rising: Who’s Who (Continued from page 2) latest developments happening here. “Inglewood has always been a part of my life. I have lived here as kid, and although I live right across the border now, I work in Inglewood on a daily basis and have been for three years,” he said. “It’s a city that’s on the move and has risen so fast.” “Mayor Butts is such a phenom(Continued on page 8)

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REAL E s tat e

Reasons Short Sales Fail (Part 2 of 2)

By Glenda Brass, MBA

This week we conclude the reasons short sales fail. The Buyer Does Not Qualify A desire to buy a home and the financial means to afford a mortgage payment does not mean a buyer qualifies to buy a home. A buyer’s lender will examine credit history, length of time on

Glenda Brass the job, debt ratios, and a host of other criteria to determine a borrower’s qualifications. To gain credibility with the seller’s bank, buyers need to submit a loan preapproval letter along with the offer. Unfortunately, even though some buyers go through this process, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee the buyer will ‘cut the mustard’ once the final underwriting analysis is completed. The agent representing your sale should be adept at evaluating buyers to minimize the fallout from buyers not qualifying.

Inexperienced Listing Agent Particularly in declining markets, agents who have little business are attracted to short sales like bees to honey. Sellers should find out how many short sales a proposed short sale listing agent has actually closed apart from the number of short sales the agent has listed. If many of the agent’s list-

Youth Baseball Returns to Rogers Park (Continued from page 2) encouraging them to try their best, and most importantly, get their education because not every player is destined for professional baseball. “It’s great to be here today, I look forward to helping out more in the future,” Robinson said. Branca founded Club 42 on the principles coveted by Jackie Robinson, equality of opportunity and competitive greatness. “We’re thrilled to be part of the renaissance of this great City of Inglewood and

ings have been on the market for more than 90 days without an offer, something is seriously wrong. Agents who succeed in this business have a minimum of two years of experience negotiating with banks, have some level of education (preferably certification) or use a professional short sale negotiator to handle negotiations for their clients. The Bank Sold the Loan/ or the Property As crazy as it sounds, this is a reason that a short sale will either fail or be postponed. Sometimes the negotiator won’t realize that the bank no longer holds the mortgage on the property until many months have passed during short sale negotiations. If the bank has sold the mortgage to another lender or the property has gone to sale, the bank has no authority to approve a short sale because it has released the asset. The new bank just may NOT agree to the short sale or insist on different terms. And, of course, if the property is sold during the process it belongs to a new owner and thus immediately terminates the contract. The moral…periodically throughout the process, check the public records to ensure the deed of trust has not been reassigned. This could save you loads of time and heart ache in the long-term. Glenda Brass is a certified short sale and foreclosure specialist and has been in the real estate industry for 16 years. Glenda is CEO of Brass & Brass Enterprises, LLC, located at 2639 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, and her husband Ted is the broker of record. For more information on short sales and buying or selling real estate call (323) 905-1111 and ask for Glenda.

to be down here at Rogers Park, now Field 42, on Saturday nights,” he said. “We have a lot of great things going on in the city right now, but the main reason we do this, and make economics flow into the city, is so that we can provide a high quality of life for our residents, and most importantly, educational and recreational opportunities for our children and seniors. We wanna thank Club 42 and dedicate this field, Field 42 for the next 3 years,” Mayor Butts added.

Keeping It REAL Estate Why a HECM Might Be Right for You (Part 4 of 4) By Odest T. Riley, Jr., President, WLM Financial Services

or the past three weeks, I have been reviewing the different loans that are out there, and what might work best for you. There is the conventional loan, FHA loan, VA loan, and the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). Of these four loans, the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is not used to purchase a home. It is generally more of a home equity loan for older homeowners. It does not require monthly payments and instead lets the borrower convert a portion of the equity in their home into cash. Equity may be paid out monthly for a fixed period, as a lump sum, or as a line of credit. Just know you must be over 62 years of age and there has to be enough equity in the home to tap. To qualify for a reverse mortgage, you should have at least 40% equity available in your home. If there’s an existing mortgage, you also must have enough equity to pay off the remaining mortgage. The Center for Retirement Research believes a reverse mortgage makes sense for people who don’t plan to move, can afford the cost of maintaining their home and want to access the equity in their home to supplement their income or have money available for a rainy day. Some people even use a reverse mortgage to eliminate their existing mortgage and improve their monthly cash flow. However, before you apply there are a few things you must consider. They can be a little more expensive than other mortgage products and may affect eligibility for Medicaid and Supplemental Social Security Income benefits. The (HECM) is there for people who may want to live a higher standard of life while settling into retirement. I often advise those who may have higher life insurance coverage to only borrow up to the amount their life insurance can cover, allowing the

mortgage to be repaid after their passing so that their home may be passed along to children, loved ones or even left to the charity of their choice. If this is a choice you would consider, it’s generally better to discuss this mortgage with your children so they may know what they will be dealing with at your passing, This will allow them to pay off the re-

Odest T. Riley, Jr. maining balance in the home so that it can be passed down to them. To recap, the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage is a tool to be used for those over the age of 62 who have a large amount of equity in their home and would like to use some of that equity. The money you take out during your life must be paid off at death through either insurance or your family repaying the loan. Like any other loan, it is not for everyone and you should consult with a professional before applying. At WLM Financial our goal and my dream is to teach people how to get in the position to be financially free, and with a little bit of hard work and endurance you can get there. If you have any question on anything, from how to get the proper counseling for a HECM or how to get more information on the process, feel free to call me anytime at 310-9057420, email odest@wlmfinancial. com or visit our Facebook page at wlm financial. We will be giving money saving tips all year long.

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Registered Nurses have Reached Tentative Agreements with Prime Healthcare

egistered nurses have reached tentative agreements with Prime Healthcare on new collective bargaining contracts covering 1,500 RNs at three hospitals in Inglewood and San Diego, CA and Reno, NV that include new health and safety protections and substantial pay increases for the nurses. Centinela Hospital in Inglewood, CA, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno, each with 600 RNs, and Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, with 300 RNs are covered by the agreements. The pacts must still be ratified by nurses who were expected to vote at membership meetings on April 18 at Centinela, April 20 at Alvarado, and April 21 at St. Mary’s. The nurses are members of National Nurses United affiliates, the California Nurses Association and National Nurses Organizing Committee-Nevada. Highlights of the agreements include several critical health and safety provisions to protect nurses and patients. Those include language to strengthen protocols for prevention of workplace violence incidents, procedures to reduce unsafe patient handling, primarily in

the lifting of patients, that causes workplace injuries, patient falls and accidents, and measures to reduce patient and worker exposure to infectious diseases, such as Ebola or other epidemics.

our door, regardless of any mental conditions they may be living with. This contract gives us new tools to address workplace violence and stay safe while continuing to serve our community with an open door

California hospitals are mandated to implement workplace violence prevention and safe patient handling measures as a result of new regulations stemming from CNAsponsored laws signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. Adding them to contracts, nurses notes, gives the protections the additional force of contract law. “Every day Centinela nurses care for any patient who walks through

and open arms,” said Susan Sales, RN in a press release. Nearly all full-time and part-time RNs will receive raises of 9 percent or more over the three years of the pacts, with some RNs receiving pay hikes of up to 20 percent at St. Mary’s, 25 percent at Alvarado, and 32 percent at Centinela, based on years of service, over the life of the agreement. The increases are significant in efforts to

retain experienced RNs at the facilities and recruit new nurses. In Reno, the RNs were also successful in protecting contract requirements for safe nurse staffing, through minimum nurse to patient staff ratios, which California hospitals are required to maintain as a result of a CNA-sponsored law. “Nurses at Saints stood together like never before to defend our ratios,” said Darrella McGuire, a Labor and Delivery RN at Saint Mary’s in Reno in a press release. “I’m proud to be able to say that we reached an agreement that benefits not just nurses and our families, but our patients and our entire community.” “In the ER we know the first step in a trauma is to stabilize the patient and stop the bleeding, and that’s an excellent metaphor for what we’ve accomplished here,” said Jess Farnsworth, an ER nurse at Alvarado Hospital in a press release. “I’m inspired by the way nurses came together, both long-term nurses and brand new graduates, to advocate for a contract that rewards those who’ve stayed while laying the foundation for a new generation to serve this community.”

Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) When the chief of police makes a ruling, and determines whether or not police actions are in line with the department’s policy, and if they are disciplined, then the commission can review and give opinions on the reasonableness of the chief’s decision. Regarding overall safety, the rate of homicides in Inglewood is at its lowest level since the department began recording statistics. Donald Stratton, who lives in District 2, complained that the City’s website is slow and information is outdated. “It gives out erroneous information. You read about a meeting and you go there and it’s not there. Nothing is coming back in logical order,” he said. During closing comments, Councilman George Dotson praised the City’s Public Works Dept. for organizing Inglewood’s 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration, featuring 70’s band Rose Royce. “This was the largest one so far. Rose Royce was off the chain, so if you missed that, you missed a great one,” he said. Councilman Alex Padilla reminded the public of Mayor Butts’ upcoming State of the City Address, April 21 at the Fabulous Forum. He also praised Angela Williams and her staff in Public Works for their

efforts toward the Earth Day event. “Rose Royce nailed it, everyone had a great time,” Padilla said. Councilman Ralph Franklin gave a shout out to WLM Financial for their efforts to educate the community about investing in their homes and how to use home equity. He also mentioned the South Bay Service Center as a resource for helping consumers with low-interest loans. Councilman Eloy Morales thanked Parks, Recreation and Library Services Director Sabrina Barnes for her help in getting the baseball field ready at Rogers Park for Jackie Robinson Weekend. Weighing in on comments about the officer-involved shooting, he said the community needs to “believe in your police department and believe in your leadership.” “No matter how great a job people do, bad things are going to happen,” Butts said referring to the investigation. “The barometer is how you address them. This is an open and active investigation. Until all questions are satisfied, it won’t be done.” The meeting was closed in memory of Robert McNeill, a managing partner with the prestigious Ivie McNeill & Wyatt Law Firm and Damon Guinn, a long time District 4 resident.

#Inglewood Rising: Who’s Who (Continued from page 6) enal leader and man who has led this city to the top. With the stadium under construction and the other developments in transportation and commercially, the city is poised for a remarkably bright future.” Roberts is proud to make contributions to help the residents of Inglewood. He regularly meets with community and block club members to keep them informed and upto-date with construction activities. He thinks Inglewood is incomparable to any other city. “I think of it as a small big city that maintains a small town vibe,” Roberts added. All good Samaritans, including Roberts, want to have a promising legacy to call their own. He advised, “I want to be known as someone who helped play a key role in communicating to the com-

munity about the ongoing transportation developments and keeping everyone informed. Roberts is a fan of the success of the Forum and says he loves driving by there, seeing the parking lot full of cars and event goers. This son of Inglewood has high hopes for the new multi-billion dollar stadium, as well. “With the new stadium developments, Inglewood will become a destination spot for people from across the country. Inglewood’s economy is strong as ever and even strengthening,” Roberts said in an interview. When it comes to the secret sauce to his success, Roberts admits it takes hard work, perseverance, no fear of failure and tenacity. “Life is all about the dash. It’s about what we do and the mark we leave during the period between sunrise and sunset,” Roberts said.

Publisher’s Message (Continued from page 5) The Inglewood of 2011 is different than the Inglewood of today. Back then, the City was on the verge of bankruptcy with looming unfunded liabilities. Critics had counted us out as just another casualty of the financial crisis. The election of Mayor Butts and two new council members a couple years

later proved to be the tipping point that brought the city back. The story of Inglewood serves as a source of encouragement to any urban city struggling to find its place again. Quality of life can get better. Crime can decrease, the local economy can rebound. This is the story of the new Inglewood. This is the story of now.

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Weekly ‘Q & A’ with Gloria Gray

Harriet Tubman to Be the New Face of the $20 Bill

By Amanda Anderson

urrently, Ms. Gloria Gray is on the West Basin Water District Board of Directors. She is the first African American woman elected to that position in 68 years. This week, I spoke with her about the basics of the West Basin Water District, which happens to provide water to over one million residents in the area. Q: How are you currently involved with Gloria D. Gray the City of Inglewood? Gray: Well, I’ve lived here for a number of years and have served in a lot of organizations. I’m really involved in water; I was elected to the water board in 2014. The board has 5 elected members and I was elected to represent the City of Inglewood.

Barbara Ortiz Howard, left, and Susan Ades Stone, the women behind Women on 20s, an organization pushing for a woman on the $20 bill, stand before an artwork by Belgian artist Yann Guitton that was inspired by their campaign. It was displayed recently at the Affordable Art Fair in New York City. Photo courtesy Susan Ades Stone.

or the first time in more than 100 years, since Martha Washington appeared on the $1 bill, a woman’s face is going to grace the front of our paper currency. It was announced by U.S. treasury secretary Jacob Lew that abolitionist

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Q: What does West Basin mainly do? Gray: We are a wholesaler of water. West Basin is a direct supplier of water to the City of Inglewood. The City buys its water from West Basin Municipal Water District. Q: Why do we need the water board? Gray: Water is liquid gold and we need a board to ensure accountability of water usage within our communities and businesses. Q: What can you do to make sure Inglewood does not run out of water? Gray: We teach people how to conserve water and provide resources to help residents and companies save water. We often give away water efficiency equipment. (Continued on page 11)

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April 21, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016 069995 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016057564 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016087392 The following Person is doing business as:

Comin 2 Tha Stage Entertainment/Productions 3012 W. 79th Street Inglewood, CA 90305

A’S Towing 1070 S. La Brea Avenue Inglewood, CA 90301 10500 Dalerose Avenue Inglewood, CA 90304

Finding Your Glow 10736 Jefferson Blvd., #228 Culver City, CA 90230

Registered Owner: Marquis E. Richardson, 3012 W. 79th Street, Inglewood, CA 90305 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 22, 2016 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.) Marquis E. Richardson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 22, 2016. 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 Mar 31; April 7, 14, 21, 2016 IT00422301097 Inglewood Today

Harriet Tubman to Be the New Face of the $20 Bill (Continued from page 9) president Andrew Jackson’s on the $20 bill. There was some discussion about replacing the first-ever treasury secretary, Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill. However, that decision generated a backlash from many people who said that he should be kept on the front of our currency. This sentiment is likely influenced by the hit Broadway musical currently running, which is named after him. Tubman is the perfect choice as the first American woman to go on the $20 bill, as she’s an icon who worked tirelessly to both end slavery and promote women’s suffrage. However, it is going to take another 14 years before a Harriet Tubman $20 bill becomes a reality. The new bills will begin circulating in 2030. It is not clear why there is such a long delay. However, Barbara Ortiz Howard and Susan Ades Stone, the women behind Women on 20s, an organization pushing for a woman on the $20 bill, wrote an article which appeared on CNN. com (April 20, 2016) urging Lew to speed up the process:

Registered Owner: Maria L. Bedolla 1070 S. La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 9, 2016 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.) Maria L. Bedolla, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 9, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016 IT00422301098 Inglewood Today

Registered Owner: Shannon Rollins 10736 Jefferson Blvd., #228, Culver City, CA 90230 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on April 11, 2016 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.) Shannon Rollins, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on April 11, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016 IT00422301099 Inglewood Today

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Hakim Ali Cherif Benouis, Case No. YS028328, 13026 Florwood Ave., Apt. 28, Hawthorne, CA 90250, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 825 Maple Ave, Torrance, CA 90503-5058, Southwest District, to change his name. FROM: Hakim Ali Cherif Benouis TO: Hakim Benouis THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 3, 2016, 8:30 am, Dept B, Room 340, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Pub: Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Yacine AliCherif Benouis, Case No. YS028329, 13026 Florwood Ave., Apt. 28, Hawthorne, CA 90250, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 825 Maple Ave, Torrance, CA 90503-5058, Southwest District, to change his name. FROM: Yacine AliCherif Benouis TO: Yacine Benouis THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 3, 2016, 8:30 am, Dept B, Room 340, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Pub: Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Djamila Ali Cherif Benouis, Case No. YS028327, 13026 Florwood Ave., Apt. 28, Hawthorne, CA 90250, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 825 Maple Ave, Torrance, CA 90503-5058, Southwest District, to change his name. FROM: Djamila Ali Cherif Benouis TO: Djamila Benouis THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 3, 2016, 8:30 am, Dept B, Room 340, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Pub: Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City Council for the City of Inglewood has scheduled a Public Hearing to receive community input on the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 (FY2016-17) Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for the following issue: Priority community development and housing needs for extremely low- to moderateincome households in the City of Inglewood. Interested persons wishing to make comments or provide input are invited to attend. Date: Place: Time:

May 3, 2016 City Council Chambers, 9th Floor Inglewood City Hall One Manchester Boulevard Inglewood, California 90301 7:00 p.m.

SUMMARY OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The FY2016-17 Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan for the City of Inglewood serves as the grant application to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its federally funded entitlement grant programs. The Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan will request funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. These CDBG and HOME programs address issues such as housing, public services (i.e. senior meals and summer camps), and public facilities (i.e. parks, streets, sidewalks). It is anticipated that the following levels of funding will be available for the fiscal year October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017: Community Development Block Grant Program HOME Investment Partnerships Program Total

= $ 1,424,690 = $ 624,156 = $ 2,048,846

The City of Inglewood wishes to encourage comments from extremely low- to moderate-income persons, particularly from those persons living in neighborhoods where the funds are proposed to be used. Persons needing special accommodation due to a disability, or have any questions, please contact the Community Development Block Grant Division at (310) 412-8844, or send a fax to (310) 330-5756, or write to the City of Inglewood, CDBG Division, One Manchester Boulevard, Suite 750, Inglewood, CA 90301. All requests for accommodation must be received 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing.

“As usual, women are being asked to wait, and wait. It’s a wait we’re not willing to endure; we should be well beyond having to beg for something that should have happened a long time ago… “What would make this a true cause for celebration is for Lew to announce that he will fast-track the $20 note, putting it into production alongside the new $10, which is first in line, for se-

curity reasons. It took 140 years for women to secure the right to vote. It has been more than 100 years since a woman has been seen on the face of paper currency.” Politico also reported that changes are in store for the $5 bill as well. Abraham Lincoln will remain on the front of the bill. However, there will be changes on the currency to depict civil rights era leaders.

Petitioner: Younes AliCherif Benouis, Case No. YS028329, 13026 Florwood Ave., Apt. 28, Hawthorne, CA 90250, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 825 Maple Ave, Torrance, CA 90503-5058, Southwest District, to change his name. FROM: Younes AliCherif Benouis TO: Younes Benouis THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 3, 2016, 8:30 am, Dept B, Room 340, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Pub: Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Jill Franklyn, Case No. BS158708, 111 ½ S. Orangegrove Ave., L A, CA 90019, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles Courthouse, to change her name. FROM: Jill Franklyn TO: Jillian Franklyn THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on September 1, 2016, 10:00 am, Dept 47, Room 507, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Pub: Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY PLAN AND RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD (RAB) In accordance with Section 511 of the Public Housing Reform Act, the Inglewood Housing Authority (IHA) has developed its FY 2016-2017 Annual Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to advise HUD, members of the public, and recipients of HUD assisted housing of the IHA’s mission for serving the needs of low-income and very low-income families in the City of Inglewood and the strategy for addressing those needs on an annual basis. The proposed plan is available for public review starting May 2, 2016. Copies of the plan may be reviewed at the Inglewood main Library and the IHA office at 1 Manchester Blvd., 7th Floor. In accordance with the Public Housing Reform Act and 24 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) part 903 regulations on Resident Advisory Board (RAB) meetings, the IHA’s annual RAB meeting will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at 3:00 P.M. in the Library Lecture Hall located in the library courtyard, 1 Manchester Blvd. The purpose of the Resident Advisory Board is to assist and make recommendations regarding the plan. Members of the community are welcome to attend. All adult participants of the Inglewood Section 8 Program are members of RAB and are encouraged to attend and comment on the plan. Those unable to attend the meeting may review the plan and send their written comments to: Teresa Sanford, Acting Housing Manager Inglewood Housing Authority 1 Manchester Blvd., 7th Floor, Suite 750 Inglewood, CA 90301 tsanford@cityofinglewood.org (310) 412-5221 Recommendations regarding the plan will be reviewed and considered in the final version that will be submitted to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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D at e s i n Ap r i l -J u n e April 23, 2016 Free Seminar on Home Improvement Loans WLM will host another free, informative seminar on home ownership. “Don’t Move, Improve Your Home!” will take place 12:001:30pm, 111 N. La Brea Ave., 5th Floor, Inglewood, 90301. Topics will include the benefits of staying and improving your home, home renovation and rehab loans, turning your home into an investment and much more. Get pre-approved for a loan on the spot! Call (310) 905-7421or email info@wlmfinancial to find out what documents to bring and to RSVP.

tion is $35 per person until March 12, and $40 afterward. To register, call (310) 980-9339, visit Mbbootcamp.com, or call (310) 546-1888 and visit Villagerunner.com.

April 23, 2016 Spring Pier to Pier Run/Walk Ready to get into summer shape? Kick off your spring fitness goals on the beach with the pier-to-pier run/walk. Participants will run or walk from Hermosa Beach Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier and back. The race begins at 8am. Registra-

May 1, 2016 LadyHawks Audition The LadyHawks Dance Team will hold one-day auditions for the upcoming season. New talent is needed to cheer on Inglewood’s minor league football team for the upcoming 2016 season. Complete information on tryouts can be found

Annual Earth Day Festival: Fun with a Purpose (Continued from page 1) Organized by the City’s Environmental Services Division, Earth Day took place on the South Lawn of the Inglewood Civic Center. The wide open space was transformed into an outdoor concert hall featuring 70s band Rose Royce and Phillip Lauth. Mayor James Butts. Inglewood Council members and other City staff greeted those in attendance. Visitors found their way around vendor booths, seeking to learn more about environmental issues and ways to be better Earth citizens. The theme for this year was “Celebrate Water.” The focus was on water conservation, proper use, and infrastructure programs. CDS had a booth to provide conservation tips. The importance of recycling was demonstrated by Mrfphee (pronounced “Murf-ee”), the

interactive recycling robot. Mrfphee was quite a hit with the children and those young at heart. Rose Royce mesmerized the crowd, performing a plethora of hits like “Car Wash,” “I Wanna Get Next to You,” and “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore.” Past Earth Day headliners include Lenny Williams and Kenny Lattimore. West Basin Municipal Water District provided interactive exhibits and information on its Water Reliability 2020 program. The agency, which manages local water distribution is on target to reduce dependency on imported water sources from 66 percent to 33 percent by 2020. It has been an effective resource for educating Southern Californians about the state’s drought crisis and steps consumers can take to reverse the trend. Ocean water desalination is one of the solutions that the agency is exploring.

April 29, 2016 L.A. Rams Hiring Event Do you need a job? The L.A. Rams will host a hiring event at 3965 S. Vermont Ave., from 9am-3pm. Over 1,500 jobs are available and you could get hired on the spot! This is a one day only event. Come with your resume, dressed in professional interview attire. For details, call (323) 730-7900, Ext. 227,or email aguerrero@letc.com.

at: www.ladyhawksdanceteam.com/ money to support cancer patients. AUDITIONS.html.. Organized by the American Cancer Society. To participate, sign up onMay 14, 2016 line at http://relay.acsevents.org and Walk to Cure Arthritis join the team for your district. Over 3,500 runners and walkers will be on hand at the 2016 Walk Ongoing to Cure Arthritis at Exposition Park Talk to a Lawyer Online – South Lawn in Los Angeles. The In cooperation with the City of Walk to Cure Arthritis brings to- Inglewood, the Legal Aid Foundagether communities to fight arthritis, tion of Los Angeles (LAFLA) now raise money and offer support for the offers a teleconferencing center at the nation’s leading cause of disability. Main Library, where you can speak For more information, visit www. to a lawyer live, and send them docuWalktoCureArthritis.org/LosAnge- ments. They offer legal advice and les or contact Debbie Martin at 323- guidance on a variety of civil matters, 954-5760. To learn more about the including evictions, divorces, and Arthritis Foundation’s quest to cure child custody. They can provide rearthritis, visit www.arthritis.org. ferrals to private attorneys, other legal services, or other resources as needed. June 11-12, 2016 Hours for teleconferencing are evRelay for Life ery Wednesday from 11am to 2pm. Join your Inglewood friends and Ask the Audio/Visual Desk assistant neighbors at Crozier Middle School, for help or call ahead for an appoint120 W. Regent St., from 9am to 9am ment at (310) 412-5380. and help stamp out cancer in our lifetime. The annual Relay for Life event is a walk and run that raises There were 26 vendors at the festival. One of them, WLM Financial Services, was on hand to promote financial literacy. The company talked to visitors about available options for home buying and the

proper use of home equity for wealth generation. The annual Earth Day event is supported by the use of grant funds. The global observation of Earth Day takes place on April 22.

Weekly ‘Q & A’ with Gloria Gray (Continued from page 9) Also, we do audits of restaurants to make sure water conservation activities are in operation.

event. But we also work on other issues, like climate change.

Q: Why are you so passionate about your job? Gray: I want to inform the community. We are always the last to know Q: Are there other functions of something. I want Inglewood to beWest Basin Water District? come engaged and get involved. Gray: We do outreach with other I plan to encourage more African organizations to reach the commu- American students to go for green nity with services. Currently, we jobs, like those available in the waare sponsoring the City of Ingle- ter industry. We need more of us in wood’s Earth Day Celebration. those jobs. Every month, we sponsor a new

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