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April 23, 2015

Hall’s Request to Audit IUSD Approved

alifornia’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) approved an audit request Wednesday by Senator Isadore Hall, III (DSouth Bay) of the state’s receivership of the Inglewood Unified School District. The Inglewood Unified School District currently serves over 11,000 students in Los Angeles County and supports 10 elementary, two K-8, two middle, and three high schools, along with a continuation high school. In 2012, the Inglewood Unified School District was facing fiscal insolvency. The Legislature approved and the Governor signed into law SB 533 (by former Sen. Roderick Wright) which provided a $55 million dollar emergency loan to the District and placed it under state receivership. The legislation also spelled out a pathway to help the District return to fiscal solvency, improve test scores and help Inglewood students find a pathway to college or a career. Unfortunately, the past three years have created more questions than an-

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Ruling Limits Traffic Stop Delays

he U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a ruling that could be pivotal in reducing controversial traffic stops between police and citizens of color. Police officers cannot detain motorists for any longer than necessary during ordinary traffic stops. The new ruling places limits on the power law enforcement officers have to detain motorists beyond the time it takes to complete routine duties like writing

Senator Isadore Hall Assemblymember Autumn Burke swers on how the District transparency and greater in the work being done to will get back on track and community involvement return the District to local ultimately return to local in the District’s decision control. control. Since 2012, the making process. Hall has “This audit was requested Inglewood Unified School also been working closely for one simple reason: taxDistrict has been under the with Assemblymember Au- payers, students and parcontrol of two different tumn Burke (D-Inglewood) ents of Inglewood Unified state administrators and a and State Superintendent School District deserve to state trustee. Various Fis- of Public Instruction Tom know how their tax dollars cal Crisis and Management Torlakson to provide addi- are being spent,” said SenaAssistance Team reports tional support and resources tor Isadore Hall. have raised concerns about to the District. The recently “In order for the Inglethe District’s short term and approved audit will compli- wood Unified School Dislong term fiscal solvency. ment these efforts by em- trict to return to local conSupreme Court Justice In response, Senator Hall powering parents, students, trol, we need the public to Ruth Bader Ginsburg has met with hundreds of teachers and the public with have confidence in the pubparents, students and teach- information necessary to lic process currently under- citations and conducting (Continued on page 10) background checks. ers advocating for increased increase public confidence Supreme Court Justices voted 6-3 on a case that stems from a Nebraska police officer who waited seven to eight minutes in between issuing a writBy Thomas Bunn ten warning and walking a ighlighted by the designed for Inglewood drug-sniffing dog around a first-ever Inglefamilies to come together vehicle (Rodriguez v. Unitwood Pop-Up to have fun with face paint- ed States). After writing Farmer’s Market, over ing, games and activities in the ticket, Officer Morgan the weekend, the City the Home Depot-sponsored Struble asked permission of Inglewood and the family area, learn from local from the driver, Dennys RoSocial Justice Learning organizations and vendors driguez, to bring the canine Institute hosted “Earth about Earth stewardship, around the vehicle. When Day Fest 2015: From and enjoy music from this Rodriguez declined, Struble the Soil to the Sky.” year’s special performing called for a backup deputy. The 5th annual Earth artist Lenny Williams. Unless there is reason(Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 2) Day celebration was

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President Obama’s Mandatory Voting Idea Debated

he moment President Obama announced his proposal for mandatory voting in America, it sparked fireworks. Scholars from different political parties did not hesitate to offer their input, including legal knowledge, according to Fox News, CBS, Washington Post, etc. To quickly illustrate, a number of scholars from prominent law universities made it crystal clear that mandatory voting is illegal in the USA, as it violates American citizens’ constitutional rights, especially the First Amendment that entails a person’s free speech. As an example, the First Amendment declares that a person has freedom of religion. Perhaps that may explain why some religious people refuse to vote. Voting, in their eyes, violates some people’s religious beliefs.

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Barbara Hobbs Other scholars argue that mandatory voting is a violation of everybody’s constitutional rights. An individual should not be forced to vote against his or her own will. President Obama explained what prompted him to introduce the idea of mandatory voting in the USA, according to Washington News. The President emphasized that mandatory voting would draw more young,

middle-class and working-class Democrats to the polls to vote in the mid-term elections. To paraphrase, Mr. Obama said, some young people tend to stay at home during the midterm elections. That has eventually led to Republicans taking control of both the House and Senate. As an example, statistics show that nearly 37% of Democrats voted in the 2014 mid-term elections. Obama debated constructively. From my viewpoint, I can understand why President Obama’s idea of mandatory voting in the USA may have some merit. Yet, I feel that some debaters may have overreacted. By conventional wisdom, President Obama, a former Harvard Law School scholar, is fully aware that it will most likely take some action by the Supreme Court and/or Congress to amend the US Constitution under most circumstances.

Inglewood Celebrates First Pop-Up Farmer’s Market (Continued from page 1) “We strive each year to make this event more informative, memorable, and fun so that Inglewood and its community members are encouraged and empowered in their own way to lead in making the Earth a better place,” Derek Steele, Health Equity Programs Director of the SJLI was excited to share. “It’s a fabulous day here in the beautiful city of Inglewood, we’re getting it on here today,” Willie Agee, long time Inglewood resident, said passionately. “The music is out of sight, and the education is really something. This is for the people.” The Pop Up Farmer’s Market

was a huge success, from a freshly squeezed orange juice vendor, to organic herbal teas, jams, to cobblers and freshly made pupusas, folks were lining up throughout the day to partake of the wonderful selection of goods provided. Mami Jolly proprietor Amber said, “As a vegetarian, a few years ago, I was putting this paste like fruit spread on my jams and I was like, this is all fillers and preservatives and it’s not good for me. So I decided to make my own jam, its real chunks of fruit, and it’s healthier. I always wanted to do a Farmer’s Market for Earth Day because I’m so into the organic, reduce, reuse, recycle (stuff), so I’m very big into the environment, so I wanted to

come out and support.” Executive Director of the Social Justice Learning Institute Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza said, “Looking around at the health disparities we have in communities like Inglewood’s, with the 405, the 105 and the 110 (which create disparities for people to breathe, and eat healthy), we realized that not only was it important to increase awareness of the folk in our community, but to make sure they were educated.” Healthy soils are the foundation for food, fuel, fiber and even medicine, said the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as it kicked off 2015 the International Year of Soils on the first-ever World Soil Day back in December 2014.

Ruling Limits Traffic Stop Delays (Continued from page 1) able suspicion, the high court said further delays constitute Fourth Amendment violations. “Without additional reasonable suspicion, the officer must allow the seized person to depart once the purpose of the stop has concluded,” Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote in the majority opinion. Lower courts had found that a wait of less than ten minutes constituted only a minimal intrusion on the driver’s Fourth Amendment rights, which prohibit unreasonable search and seizure, and therefore did not outweigh the government’s compelling interest in thwarting the illegal-drug trade. But Tuesday, the Supreme Court said the duration of the stop could only last as long as necessary to conclude its

purpose. “The critical question is not whether the dog sniff occurs before or after the officer issues a ticket, but whether conducting the sniff adds time to the stop,” Ginsburg wrote. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Anthony Kennedy dissented. The most common reason for contact with the police is being a driver in a traffic stop. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (www.bjs.gov), in 2008 an estimated 44% of face-to-face contacts that U.S. residents had with police occurred for this reason. For black drivers, traffic stops are also the tipping point for a disproportionate number of arrests, searches and seizures and—as shown in recent high profile cases—unwarranted violence by police. About 74% of black drivers

believed police had a legitimate reason for stopping them compared to 86% of white and 82% of Hispanic drivers. Black drivers (12.3%) were about three times as likely as white drivers (3.9%) and about two times as likely as Hispanic drivers (5.8%) to be searched during a traffic stop in 2008. A report by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office revealed that of the 5,384 total traffic stops the Ferguson police made in 2013, 4,632 involved black residents. Only 686 involved white ones. In Rodriguez’s case, the Supreme Court only examined the issue of whether police officers could keep him detained beyond the scope of the moving violation. They didn’t address whether Struble had reasonable suspicion to conduct the search. That determination has been remanded to the Eighth Circuit.

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Oak Street Elementary Celebrates Its Success Going Green

tudents at Oak Street Elementary welcomed a special visitor to campus to celebrate the school’s recent win in the TrashFree Lunch Challenge. Cameras flashed, music blared and students cheered on Tuesday, April 21, as Steve Nash of the LA

Oak Street won in the elementary category. “You guys are setting the example for other kids, other schools, and making our communities better, so give yourselves a big round of applause,” Nash told students, teachers, volunteers and others who

Oak Street students are thrilled with the school’s award.

Steve Nash of the LA Lakers celebrates Oak Street’s success. Lakers presented the school with a gathered for the outdoor assembly $1,000 check for its efforts to re- that featured student speeches. duce trash at lunchtime. Afterward, Nash posed for phoThe contest, sponsored by the tos and signed autographs. environmental group Grades of This special honor for Oak Street Green, started in August with 24 Elementary came just in time for schools competing to see which Earth Day. campus could divert the most Congrats again, and thank you waste and best inspire its students Grades of Green! to change their habits.

Bobby Kristina Has ‘Irreversible’ Brain Damage

obbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston, has “global and irreversible brain damage,” according to her grandmother. Though the 22-year-old is no longer in a medically induced coma, she remains unresponsive, Cissy Houston said in a statement Monday after visiting her granddaughter. “Meeting with the doctors and understanding that she can live in this condition for a lifetime truly saddens me,” Houston said. “We can only trust in God for a miracle at this time.” Houston’s statement matched that from a source with knowledge of Brown’s condition, who told CNN on Monday that she remained in the same neurological state she has been in for nearly three months. She does not respond to visitors or familiar voices, and her eyes do not follow a person around the room, the source told CNN. She also has a tracheostomy in her throat, the source said. The reports come two days after Brown’s father, Bobby Brown, said his daughter’s condition had improved.

Bobby Kristina Brown “I can say today, Bobbi is awake. She’s watching me,” Brown told the audience at Dallas’ Verizon Theatre. The audience cheered. In a statement Monday, an attorney for the Brown family said that Bobbi Kristina Brown’s condition has improved but that the kind of life she will lead remains to be seen. “Doctors have indicated that she will have a long life,” attorney Christopher Brown said. “However, Bobbi Kristina is presently embarking on a rehabilitation process, and the quality of her life will not be known for years to come.” (Continued on page 11)

Nash signed autographs after presenting the award.

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April 23, 2015

Eye on the City

Metro Rail Coming Through By Veronica Mackey

he Inglewood City Council agenda for Tuesday was light. First up was a public hearing, led by Public Works Director Louis Atwell, with regard to partial street closures. Mayor James Butts and council members approved a request by Metro to vacate segments of Railroad Place, Redondo Boulevard, Cable Place, and a portion of Florence Avenue to make way for the Crenshaw/LAX Light Rail project, due to begin operating in 2018. “Metro is constructing the Crenshaw/LAX light rail system,” Atwell said. “The transit line will connect the Expo Line and Green Line. To accommodate construction, Metro submitted 4 applications to vacate segments of 4 streets, which will increase pedestrian access and ease traffic flow. “ One resident complained that those impacted by the street closures did not have access to enough advance information. “There have not been public meetings. I don’t

Inglewood City Council think it has been publicized well,” “We did have public hearings he said. with MTA in Community Room A Atwell, Councilman George (City Hall). It was well attended. Dotson—whose district houses They (residents) knew about this the streets—and Councilman Alex long before it happened. We had Padilla responded that several meetings years ago before I ever got meetings were held in the area, on the council,” Dotson said. which were well attended and Padilla said residents received insteps are being taken to provide formation from Metro in the mail. access from Florence Ave. into the “I also invited some people to the neighborhoods to give people ac- council meeting today because it cess to portions of the streets that was going to be on the agenda. I will remain open. don’t see any of those people here

so I guess they were satisfied with the information I gave them,” he said. The council approved 6 other items: • Amendment of an agreement related to the operation of workforce programs • A one-year agreement with Communications Support Group, Inc., to perform a review of franchise fees, PEG fees, digital phone and video user taxes paid by Time Warner, and PEG fees of AT&T • An increase of $40,000 (from $118,000 to $158,000) in the annual amount authorized for uniforms for City employees, and extension of the current agreement with Aramark for an additional 12-months to expire on July 1, 2016 • A three-year agreement with Lee’s Maintenance Service, Inc., to provide janitorial services for various City facilities in the amount of $2,962,470.72. (Continued on page 10)

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he ever changing face of Inglewood is becoming more apparent as you drive down the avenues and boulevards. And the excitement among residents is palpable. We are building a destination city, and yes, plenty of people with money to spend are going to come. The question is, what will they find when they get here? It’s time to increase our capacity. If you find yourself out-sold, out-promoted, or even out-placed, you’ll have no one else to blame but yourself. Many times, when change happens, old timers are passed up, and find themselves the victims of change. We all know of immigrants who came to America under the worst of conditions and became extremely successful within a few years. Many had to start off living in the worst parts of town, and didn’t know a word of English. But they worked hard, persevered and sacrificed until they made it, defying all the odds. On the other hand, there are those who complain that it isn’t fair for newcomers to get a break. But life isn’t fair; you make your own “luck.” If you are an entrepreneur, born in America, if you apply yourself, you have a good shot of succeeding beyond your wildest dreams. Even as a minority, there are still programs and monies set aside to help you succeed in your endeavors. The phenomenal growth that Inglewood is currently experiencing will only increase once the pipeline of development projects begins to materialize. In 2018, Hollywood Park, the new stadium and the Crenshaw/LAX Metro Rail Project will be up and running. The question is will you still be up and running? Will your home or business reflect the rise of this city? If you are an Inglewood homeowner, you know your property value is rising and will continue

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Buying Dental Plan Insurance: 5 Do’s and Don’ts By Richard A. Manfredi

uying dental plan insurance means searching the World Wide Web for the most affordable coverage. If you want a plan that truly gives you the most bang for your buck, take advantage of these 5 dos and don’ts:

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What to Do If Your Fungal Infection Keeps Returning Look at How You’re Treating It By Sarah D. Mendez

same treatment, or use something stronger. If you’re in the position where the yeast and fungus are now resistant to the anti fungal cream or pill you’re using then you will need something stronger. That is provided you intend on using these kinds of treatments to alleviate your symptoms while you take your time to learn how to cure your infection for good. When you keep on using antifungal drugs on your infection and it keeps on coming back then the drug companies love sufferers like you. And they are safe in the knowledge that they know women who are using this method of alleviating their symptoms believe that this is the only thing they can do to get any type of comfort in their lives. To successfully cure your yeast infection that keeps on coming back you need to start treating it from the root cause. You need to

New Bill Aimed at ‘Wage Theft’

ew legislation from the state Senate was introduced on Tuesday to crack down on employers who pay less than the legal minimum wage. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, California workers are paid less than the legal minimum wage about 372,000 times every week. According to the L.A. Times, “Their employers are seldom called to account. Even when they are ordered to pay back wages by the state, only a fraction of the employees ever collect what they are owed.” The new bill would give state authorities more power to go after employers who commit “wage theft,” and collect back wages. Senate leader Kevin de Leon (DLos Angeles) introduced the bill that would require companies to post a $150,000 bond toward employees’ back wages if the firms fail to pay what the state orders. Companies that don’t post the bond could face a stop-work order or a lien from the Labor Commissioner’s office that would attach to property owned by the employer. The legislation would also allow the state to issue citations directly to business owners, a move intended to prevent violators from forming shell companies to avoid legal judgments.

As many as 60% of wage judgments issued by the state involved instances in which a company had changed names or dissolved, according to a 2013 report by the UCLA Labor Center. The 2013 UCLA Labor Center study also found that between 2008 and 2011 only 17% of workers who obtained a judgment against their employer ever collected any of the money. Another Labor Center survey of low-wage workers in Los Angeles County found that nearly 30% reported being paid below the minimum wage in the previous week. Minimum-wage violations in California drove as many as 41,000 families below the poverty line, according to a December study by the U.S. Department of Labor. De Leon’s bill will be up for consideration next week in the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations committee. Place your DBAs, Probates, Trustee Notices, Legal Notices, Summons

get out of the cycle of treating your infection with anti fungal drugs. Otherwise, you could still be in that cycle in a few years time. And to make things worse the fungus will just keep on getting more aggressive, and just get resistant to all the medication you’re using. You have an organism in your body known as Candida Albicans, and it’s this organism that is mutating into fungus every time you finish your treatment. Your body is allowing this to happen because it can no longer control this organism. And what makes yeast infections so common is, the Candida enters your body on a daily basis. When you eat you swallow Candida with your food. This is more common in people that eat things like cakes that have been in the open air all day in shops. These organisms grow on these foods all the time because they are attracted by the amount of sugar on them. You’ll even have fungus growing in a can of fizzy drink if you leave it in

your desk all day, and take sips from it. And that means that every sip you take you’ll be swallowing fungus. You have to avoid these types of foods and many other foods that will increase the rate in which Candida enters your body and starts feeding. So to cure your infection you need to strengthen your body’s natural defenses so they can protect you again. The Candida that is in your body won’t be able to keep on mutating into more fungus once you do this. You also need to cleanse your body of the yeast and fungus while you’re strengthening your natural defenses. Once you get these two things right you’ll be free of your infections. And you’ll also have the knowledge to keep this type of infection away for good. If your yeast infection keeps coming back, then visit Recurring Candida infections [http://www.recurringyeastinfectionsinwomen.org/] for more help on curing your infections from the root cause.

Dodger Stadium Express now – Service from Union Station and Harbor Gateway Transit Center.

Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit Project The Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is now complete. The project improves the bus route along 12.5 miles of Wilshire Blvd between the I-110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles and the Santa Monica city line. Bus passengers can expect shorter travel times and more reliable service. Learn more at metro.net/wilshire. New Valley-Westside Express Need a faster way to travel between the San Fernando Valley and Westwood? The Valley-Westside Express saves you up to 20 minutes each way. This non-stop service uses the I-405 carpool lanes through the Sepulveda Pass to quickly get riders to their destinations. Plan your trip at metro.net. Gold Line and Expo Line Testing Continues The Gold Line and Expo Line extensions are one step closer to opening as train testing continues. The Expo Line Phase II Project will extend Expo Line service from Culver City to Santa Monica and the Foothill Extension Project will extend Gold Line service from Pasadena to Azusa. Each line is scheduled to be fully open in 2016. Learn more at metro.net. Metro Seeks Input on 2016 Fiscal Year Budget Metro’s annual budget sets transportation priorities across Los Angeles County for the coming year. Before the budget goes to the Board of Directors, Metro would like your input. Metro will hold an informal public forum on April 25 and a public hearing on May 20 to gather comments on the proposed budget. The budget will go to the Board for approval in late May. Find out how to participate at metro.net/budgetcomments.

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f you’re suffering from a yeast infection that keeps coming back then you should pay closer attention to your problem. For one, you have uncomfortable symptoms that require constant treatment. And two, your health is being destroyed slowly by the fungus that is feeding on the inside of your body. That is the last thing you need to happen especially when you’re suffering from an infection that can be relatively easy to cure. The first thing you need to do is find out why the fungus is in your body infecting you. You must already have realized that just killing the fungus is not curing you, and knowing why this method of treatment is not working is going to lead you to a successful cure. The fungus in your body is being killed every time you expose then to the treatment that you’re using. They never fail to do this, and most women seem to believe that they need to use more of the

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California’s Drought Now a Crisis

e, as a state, are in the 4th year of a serious drought— since record keeping began about 100 years ago—with no end in sight. The time has come to get serious about cutting our water usage. At the beginning of this month, Governor Jerry Brown issued mandatory cuts to cities’ water usage across the state. Though Inglewood has no official water conservation policy in place, it is coming. I drove around my neighborhood last week and noticed that more and more front yards have done away with the traditional grass lawn. I saw lovely, interesting, and well thought-out xeroscape and California native drought-tolerant plantings gracing the former stretches of green. It was satisfying to turn a corner and see a new landscape. Yards such as these perform more service than just cutting water usage. They cut down on maintenance (another money saver), add interest to the passerby, show the homeowner’s creativity and imagination, and allow visitors to

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Anne Cheek La Rose easily find your home. Another bonus is that rain water will seep into the ground more easily and help replenish the aquifer. When I bought my home a quarter of a century ago, my first improvement was to rip out the lawn and replace it with succulents. I wasn’t looking to be a trend-setter; I just didn’t want the headache of keeping up a lawn. Governor Brown’s 25% reduction in potable urban water us-

age mandate across the state is effective June 1, 2015 and lasts through February 28, 2016. In order to do our part, each of us must reduce the amount of water we use daily. Small adjustments can make a big difference. Implement as many of the following tips as possible and watch your water usage go down. • Use the shortest cycle and only wash full loads of dishes and laundry • Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of letting water run to cool off for drinking • In the shower, lather up then turn water off till you are ready to rinse off • While brushing your teeth or washing your face and hands, turn water off until you are ready to rinse • Install aerators on all sink faucets and low-flow showerheads to reduce water used • Repair leaks and drips promptly • Check for a leak in your toilet by placing a few drops of food dye in the tank, watch for a few minutes

and if the color shows up in the bowl, there is a leak • Keep an eye on your water bill to see if there is a greater water usage from month to month—this could signal a leak where you can’t see it • Use a broom to clean driveways, patios, and sidewalks (bonus is a bit of exercise) • Use a bucket of water to wash the car instead of letting the hose run • Shorten the sprinkler cycle to about 10 minutes and adjust the timer to go on in the middle of the night and only three days a week • Adjust sprinkler heads to water only the yard, not sidewalks and driveway • Look for a damaged or non-working sprinkler heads and replace • Cut grass leaving an inch to an inch and a half and leave the cuttings—they act as mulch to keep moisture in • Install drip hoses for flower beds Make some adjustments and you’ll see that it won’t be as bad as you think.

New Murals Adorn Bennett-Kew

early 30 people showed up at Bennett-Kew Elementary after school on April 14 to help sketch and paint two inspirational murals. Every teacher, parent, community leader, and friend that came to support the event was successful in producing amazing pieces of artwork that has brought a lot of pride and love to the halls of the school. The art event organizer, Playworks, has served school communities across the nation for nearly two decades, and Bennett-Kew Elementary has had a Playworks coach for the last five years. Coaches work hard to empower students and staff to play in an inclusive, respectful, and fun way. This year, Coach Ashley Cole at Bennett-Kew decided to complete two murals on campus, which brought the art projects to a grand total of nine. The first mural encourages all who read it to follow through with their promises. The second mural pays homage to the wonderful teachers at Bennett-Kew, and displays several college logos along its border. Fourth District Councilman Ralph Franklin and Republic Services Co. who sponsored paint and other items, lent their assistance in making the murals a permanent fixture at the school.

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Business CEO Slashes Pay to Raise Company ‘Minimum Wage’ to $70,000

he average CEO makes 300 times more than the average worker. But one boss in Seattle, just did something that will change the financial lives of his employees forever. He has given 70 of his 120 employees pay raises to $70,000. Dan Price started Gravity Payments, a credit card payment processing company, at the age of 19, and made the cover of Entrepreneur in January,

Dan Price Although, he holds firm to his capitalist ideology, he has been bothered by America’s growing income gap for some time. Price’s lowest paid workers earn just shy of $40,000 a year. His decision was influenced by a study that links income to emotional health. “Things are getting more expensive and the wage growth just isn’t keeping up,” he said. So, in a surprise announcement at a recent staff meeting, Price told employees about his plan. Looks of shock, unbelief and joy (Continued on page 10)

April Is Financial Literacy Month

or many people, buying or leasing a car is their first “big ticket” item. Having a plan for how this new vehicle will fit into your budget can help you be confident about your decision and keep your finances in check. “Planning for large purchases can seem daunting, but having the right information about your finances can make it easier to meet your goal,” says Mike Kane, vice president of Consumer Credit Operations at Ally Financial. “Get prepared so you can walk into the dealership with confidence.” This April, which is Financial Literacy Month, Kane is offering some tips to help you make a smart decision. • Do your research. Sure, you’ll want to research what kind of car and options you want, but also do your financial research. Use free online tools like payment calculators or vehicle valuation guides to help you prepare. • Evaluate your wants and needs. You may want the car with all the bells and whistles, but if it doesn’t fit into your budget, it’s not a wise purchase. Decide what you need versus what would be nice to have, and stick to that when negotiating. • Create a doable budget. Whether you buy or lease, you’ll likely have a fixed amount to pay monthly for your new car. But that’s not the only cost to consider. Remember to factor in gas, insurance and any additional costs like maintenance or emergencies. A general guideline is to keep

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Allstate Agency Owner Billy Campbell Honored Named Premier Agency for 2014

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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Mayor and City Councilmembers for the City of Inglewood have scheduled a public hearing to receive community input on the following issue: Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Consolidated Plan priority community development and housing needs of extremely low- to moderate-income households in the City of Inglewood. Interested persons wishing to make comments or provide input are invited to attend. Date: Place: Time:

April 28, 2015 City Council Chambers, 9th Floor Inglewood City Hall One Manchester Boulevard Inglewood, California 90301 7:00 p.m.

SUMMARY OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN The Consolidated Plan for the City of Inglewood serves as the grant application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its federally funded entitlement grant programs. The Consolidated Plan includes funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. 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. These programs address affordable housing, adequate infrastructure, fair housing counseling, neighborhood preservation, enhancement of civic/community design, protection of the environment, economic and human development and housing assistance programs. It is anticipated that the following levels of funding will be available for the fiscal year October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016: Community Development Block Grant HOME Investment Partnerships Program

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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. Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar a este numero (310) 412-8844.

Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) • Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Law Library, and Palmdale City Library to provide increased access to comprehensive legal services for very low and low-income persons throughout Los Angeles County • A contract for Residential Sound Insulation – Phase 10 awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, S&L Contracting Inc., in the amount of $2,496,700, plus a 10% contingency fund in the amount of $249,670 City Treasurer Wanda Brown congratulated Councilman Padilla on his successful Document Shredding Day event on April 18. She has another 10 bags of shredding left for Councilman Franklin’s event, to be announced. Inglewood’s 5th Annual Earth Day Event, which offered educational booths and activities around saving the planet and featured entertainers Lenny Williams and Phillip Lauth, was a big hit. Environmental Services Manager Angela Williams, Administrative Secretary Joy Aldridge and the rest of the staff were praised for pulling off a well organized and well attended community event. Councilman Ralph Franklin has a fresh new appreciation for water,

now that he has gone on a state water inspection tour. Describing the experience as an “eye opener,” Franklin said he can better relate now to “what the farmers go through. The water is 30-50 feet below sea levels and if the levee breaks they will lose their homes.” A town hall meeting in Franklin’s District 4 will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 10am-12pm at Hollywood Park Casino. Remarks by Councilman Eloy Morales echoed the sentiments of his colleagues. He gave the Earth Day event rave reviews and encouraged the public attend the State of the City Address on April 23. Mayor Butts described Inglewood’s Earth Day celebration as “magnificent” and “classy,” and also invited the public to the State of City at the Forum. “The State of the City is free and anyone can come,” he said. “If you want to enjoy the lunch it’s $75.” Butts announced a proclamation from the City of Inglewood declaring Saturday, May 2 as Relay for Life—Paint the Town Purple Day. Show your support for the American Cancer Society by honoring those who are fighting and who have fought cancer. Place purple ribbons on trees as a small yet significant gesture of hope.

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Registered owner: Martin Galicia, 3343 W. 135th Street, Hawthorne , CA 90250 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 5, 2015. I 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.) Martin Galicia, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 5, 2015 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 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015 ITO0422301064 Inglewood Today

CEO Slashes Pay to Raise ‘Minimum Wage’ to $70,000 (Continued from page 9) was visible on the faces of everyone. There were broad smiles, hugs and high-fives all around. One single mom said

Registered owners: Darnell Sampier, Sr.; Valerie Sampier 5454 Fourth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043 This business is conducted by two individuals. The registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business names listed above on March 25, 2015. I 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.) Darnell Sampier, Sr. and Valerie Sampier, Owners This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 25, 2015 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 23, 30; May 7, 14, 2015 ITO0422301065 Inglewood Today

she’ll be able to buy a house now, another young woman can move out of her parents’ home, and a man said he will be able to start a family sooner. For some, the raise to $70,000 will double their salaries. Price is dropping

Hall’s Request to Audit IUSD Approved (Continued from page 1) way. We build confidence in the public process by being transparent and open with how decisions are being made and how tax dollars are being spent. This audit will go a long way to help get the District back on track, provide students with a high quality education and ensure the long term stability and success of the District and the students it serves.” The California State Auditor’s Office anticipates this audit will be completed by the fall of 2015. Isadore Hall, III, represents California’s 35th Senate District that includes the communities of Carson, Compton, Gardena, Harbor Gateway, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Lynwood, North Long Beach, Rancho Dominguez, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, South Los Angeles, Torrance, Watts/Willowbrook and Wilmington. his own salary from about $1,000,000 to $70,000 to pay for the raises. “I would like this to spark a conversation and have people start to think about a different way of doing business,” Price said.

8 Tips to Help Seniors Conquer Stress

s boomers retire from their jobs at unprecedented rates in the U.S., you’d think they’d be spending their free time with friends, lingering over the morning newspaper and coffee or taking January vacations in a warm place. But many seniors are finding themselves in a predicament that few anticipate in retirement: parenting for a second time. Census reports indicate that 2.7 million grandparents are responsible for their grandchildren. Their added duties may be fulfilling, but they may be stressful, too. In fact, many things can trigger stress among retired adults -- paying bills on a fixed income, failing health, caring for ill parents or spouses, or even grandparenting. Excessive stress can lead to serious health problems. “When stressed, the body

releases substances such as cortisol and adrenaline that affect every organ and can cause muscle tension, insulin secretion and increased heart rate,” said Arthur Hayward, M.D., a geriatrician and the clinical lead physician for elder care with Kaiser Permanente’s Care Management Institute. “You can’t avoid stress, but managing it can help preserve your health and well-being,” Dr. Hayward added. He recommends identifying and understanding the cause of your stress and finding ways to relieve it, such as these eight tips: 1. Pace yourself. Don’t take on too much. Be aware of your limitations. 2. Set realistic goals and expectations, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. 3. Plan time for yourself. Recharge your bat-

teries. 4. Exercise and eat a balanced diet. Get plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. 5. Try relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga. 6. Get enough sleep. If you have problems sleeping, talk to your doctor. Drinking caffeinated beverages and alcohol can affect your ability to get a good night’s sleep. 7. Talk with a loved one or write in a journal. 8. Stay positive. Positive thoughts can make a difference, such as “I am hopeful” or “Things will be better.” For more information, go to kp.org/healthyaging. For questions or advice about a specific condition, talk to your physician. Source: NewsUSA

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Inglewood Man Arrested in Palms Shooting

n Inglewood man, identified as James Pickens, 37, has been arrested and booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder for 5 shootings in the Palms district of Los Angeles on April 16. The shootings near Cheviot Hills, which left one man dead and 4 others wounded occurred in three separate locations. Bail was set for $1 million on April 17, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The department also said the case was to be presented to the district attorney on Tuesday for filing consideration on Tuesday. The motive was not made public, and details are still sketchy. However, gunfire was first reported just before 3 p.m. on April 16, when two men were shot at Woodbine Park, near Overland Avenue at the 10 Freeway. The man who was pronounced dead at the park was later identified as Justin Aguilar, 27, whose hometown was not known. The other victim was taken to a hospital in unknown condition. Moments after the park shooting,

another man was shot and critically wounded at Motor and Vinton avenues. Then, two other men were shot at Overland Avenue and National Boulevard, Richter said. Two of the three noncritical victims were released after hospital treatment, police said. Police went on tactical alert about 3:30 p.m. Thursday to allow for deployment of resources as needed. Palms Middle School and Palms Elementary School were placed on temporary lockdown due to the shooting, according to Los Angeles school police. It was unclear what prompted the gunfire or if it was gang-related. West Bureau homicide detectives asked anyone with any information about the shootings to call 213-3829470.

Publisher’s Message (Continued from page 5) their game, or risk being left behind. Inglewood is like a magnet right now. Outsiders have their eye on the future and are planning when and where to move. As a stakeholder, you must deepen your roots and hold your ground. And the best way to do this is to make sure your business practices are pristine. Businesses can position themselves to take advantage of the wave of new customers coming to Inglewood. Prepare now by putting together a checklist: Do you need financing? Do you need to

hire more people? Get additional insurance or equipment? Should you relocate or renovate your current space? You may not be ready to make these changes now, but you should at least make plans to act in the future. Success happens when preparation meets opportunity. Opportunity is clearly in Inglewood. The question is, are you prepared? Don’t get mad if an outsider moves in and takes some of the business, when you should have stepped your game up long ago. If you’ve been in this city for years, you have built relationships that will stand the test

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D at e s i n Ap r i l & M ay May 7, 2015 District 2 Town Hall Meeting Join District 2 Councilman Alex Padilla for an informative meeting, where he will be updating residents on issues, activities and developments. The town hall meeting to open to the public and will take place at 6:30pm in Community Room A, Inglewood City Hall.

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of time. Don’t let what you’ve built be destroyed because you would not take action to maintain it. A city with a dominate minority population does not often attract the kind of interest, money and opportunity that Inglewood has and there is no guarantee of the future. So now is the time to step up and ride this wave and give your home or business all that you’ve got. Build yourself, your home and your business so you will have something to really be proud of when the people come.

Bobb Kristina Has ‘Irreversible’ Brain Damage (Continued from page 3) Who’s who in the Bobbi Kristina Brown case? Bobby Brown was in an “emotional state” on stage when he made the remarks about his daughter being awake, according to the statement. “She has made it out of ICU, opened her eyes and started a rehabilitation that will be long and hard,” said Bobby Brown’s wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown. Source: CNN

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