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April 28, 2016
Inglewood: A Love Story By Veronica Mackey
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bout 1,400 people turned out for the City of Inglewood’s annual State of the City Address, held at the Fabulous Forum on April 21. It was the largest SOTC in Inglewood history. The annual fundraiser for the Inglewood Airport Area Chamber of Commerce featured Mayor James Butts as the keynote speaker, joined onstage by emcee and KCBS sports director Jim Hill and KNBC sports anchor Fred Roggin. The lightning-fast speed in which the city has been growing could be considered a fairy tale, only better. It is the story of what can happen when commitment and hard work meet (Continued on page 8)
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(L-R) Jim Hill, Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones, Mayor James Butts, L.A. Rams Owner Stan Kroenke
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Inglewood High School Senior Receives $1,000 Scholarship from City
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uring last week’s State of The City Address, Inglewood High School senior, Naomi Hephzibah, who was recently awarded a 4-year scholarship to Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, received an additional $1000 scholarship and award for academic excellence. An against-all-odds success story, Naomi, originally from London, England, travelled with her family to California, where they struggled (Continued on page 7)
Mayor Butts with scholarship recipient Naomi Hephzibah
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Spotlight on Centinela Hospital CEO Linda Bradley By Amanda Anderson
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ward-winning Centinela Hospital CEO and Chair of the Governing Board, Linda Bradley has built a solid reputation in the technology-driven hospital services industry and in the newly evolved city of Inglewood. Linda Bradley, RN/JD has proudly earned Centinela Hospital many accolades and awards over a number of recent years. Bradley’s history of success hails from an obvious right start beginning in her near perfect years of youth. “I could not have asked for a better childhood. I am blessed with amazing parents who instilled in us that it is a tough world and you have to work hard and show people your very best, and earn what you have, not expect it to be handed to you,” she said. Bradley currently holds degrees in nursing and law. She has been rooted in Inglewood for over half a decade. As an Inglewood stakeholder, she is happy with how the city of Inglewood’s path towards the future is shaping. “I have been CEO of Centinela Hospital Medical Center for six years,” Bradley shared. “Inglewood’s image is that of a forward thinking city on the move. With the re-opening of the Fabulous Forum, the Hollywood Park redevelopment project and the relocation of the Los Angeles Rams, the city is on the verge of an historic renaissance.” As of recent, people from both far and near are pondering over just how Inglewood has changed over the last ten years. The city of Inglewood has noticeably orchestrated a total 180 degree turn from past perceptions. “As Mayor Butts recently stated in his State of the City address, the City was close to bankruptcy ten years ago with an infrastructure that was failing its citizens. Now, the city has climbed out of its deficit, is re-building its infrastructure and is home to
Linda Bradley a great community of people, in addition to the Los Angeles Rams and a soon-to-be-launched beautiful stadium to house the team. It now also can be proud of national award winning healthcare provided by Centinela employees and physicians.” Inglewood is the home to legends and everyday folks alike, but all want what’s best for the city and Bradley is happy to gist about what she’s done for Inglewood lately. “Centinela prides itself on being a community partner. To better understand current health needs in our community, Centinela Hospital conducts a comprehensive needs assessment regularly. The findings inform the direction of our community mission and the scope of our community health work.” “We’ve also contributed to the well-being of Inglewood through our award winning care. Centinela Hospital has been recognized by numerous national organizations.” “The hospital has been named a 100 Top Hospital in the United States five years in a row by Truven Health Analytics. It has been named a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety three years in a row by Healthgrades—
which places Centinela Hospital in the top 5% for quality care of all hospitals in the nation. It consistently receives “A” ratings from the Leapfrog group in patient safety; and Centinela hospital has also been awarded the Joint Commission’s Top Performer on Key Quality Measures award for 2013, 2014 and 2015.” Bradley is thoroughly invested in Inglewood, cares about its brand and even has her own vision for the future home of Champion’s Stadium. “I believe that the City is well on its way to becoming one of the great cities in Los Angeles County if not all of California. It has served as a model for the turn-around for ailing cities across the country,” Bradley said. “I would like to see Inglewood continue this trend and accelerate its growth and prosperity in the future. I’d also like to see Inglewood recognized as one of the healthiest cities to live!” As Bradley continued to lay out her thoughts about the current state of Inglewood, she began to make some predictions. “I see an amazing opportunity for growth within the city. Growth in the sales tax base, growth in job opportunities, growth in business startups, growth in property values and an overall growth in city services.” “I also see people coming into the area and being impressed by the community of hard working and talented people, many who have persevered through the tough times and are motivated to take the city to even higher levels,” Bradley added. The accolade rich CEO wants to especially have an important lasting impression on Inglewood based Centinela Hospital. “As CEO of Centinela Hospital, the only acute care medical center serving Inglewood and the surrounding areas, I would like my legacy to (Continued on page 11)
Sweep for Trump, Near Sweep for Clinton
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t was good to be Donald Trump on Tuesday night, as the Republican front runner swept all 5 states in Northeast primaries. Despite Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich teaming up to try and stop him, the New York tycoon added a total of 109 delegates to his pile, winning in CT, DE, MD, RI and PA. He now has a total of 954 of the 1,273 needed to qualify as the party’s nominee. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s over,” Trump said at Trump Tower in New York. “This is a far bigger win than we even expected—all five.”
Victory is also clearly in sight for Hillary Clinton in the Democratic race. She won all primaries except RI, defeating Sen. Bernie Sanders in CT, DE, MD and PA. With her eyes focused on the general election, Clinton sent a message to Sanders supporters, hoping to win their votes: “I applaud Sen. Sanders…There is much more that unites us than divides us,” Clinton said to a crowd in PA. Clinton put a total of 204 delegates in her win column, even with the RI loss. She needs 2,383 del-
egates to win the nomination. She has 2,151. Sanders vowed to keep going despite nearly impossible odds of winning the Democratic nomination. “The reason that we are generating this enthusiasm is because we are doing something very unusual in contemporary American politics,” Sanders said. “We are telling the truth,” he said, without mentioning Clinton by name. Primary elections will continue May 3 in Indiana.
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Prince: Inglewood’s Own for 21 Days By Veronica Mackey
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t’s always hard saying goodbye to iconic figures like Prince Rogers Nelson. We feel we know them, even if we don’t, and want to claim a piece of them in some small way. This is why record sales of Prince’s music shot up by 2.3 million within 24 hours. It is why we’ll be hearing countless stories of the music legend’s last days, and those who knew him personally will share their memories. I don’t remember the exact date, but five years ago, sometime between April 14 and May 4, 2011, I was fortunate to catch Prince’s 21-day concert at the Forum. This was before Madison Square Garden bought the venue, and not much was going on.
Word spread quickly about the $25 tickets, which was truly unheard of. So when my friend Ray invited me to the concert, I was more than ecstatic. “I know this is last minute,” he said, “but I have an extra ticket to see Prince tonight, and I was wondering if you’re not too busy…” “Absolutely yes!” I said. “Why are we still talking Ray? I’m on my way now. I’ll text you from the Forum parking lot.” To this day, it ranks as one of the best concerts
ther,” he said. He kept playing. I remember coming home that night, thinking what a generous soul he was and tweeting my appreciation: “Dear Prince, Thanks for being so generous and allowing us to enjoy your show for $25. Good lookin’ out. Love you.” In the coming days, there will be much talk about Prince’s estate. There will be speculation around the singer’s highly valued music vault, which is said to contain hundreds of unpublished songs.
Prince at the Forum
I’ve attended—more precious now that he’s gone. Minnesota will forever claim Prince as its native son, and rightfully so. He will long be remembered as one of the coolest neighbors in Chanhassen—one who hosted impromptu dance parties at his Paisley Park estate. Word is that Minnesota is even considering changing its state color to purple. But what Prince gave to Inglewood is also pretty special. He put his money where his heart was and has always been—with the people. He brought A-class entertainment to an iconic venue at a time that it desperately needed resurrection. He gave the same level of performance for $25 that could have easily demanded hundreds of dollars. He did that for the community. While Inglewood can claim one
of Prince’s last biggest runs, it is obvious that Prince claimed Inglewood too. According to a Rolling Stone article, during Prince’s opening night performance, he shouted “Inglewood is mine!” Prince loved the Forum and commented that it was one of his favorite places to play. He said he came there for the first time to see the Jackson Five; then he sang a medley of Michael Jackson songs. Two and a half hours later, he ended the set, and appeared minutes later dressed in a gold lame suit with matching heels. The crowd went crazy and chanted: “More! More!” The Purple One didn’t seem a bit tired, so he kept playing. “Y’all just don’t want to go home, do you?” he said. “No! No!” the crowd yelled back. “I know, I don’t want to leave ei-
Time will tell who gets what. But more important than Prince’s financial fortune, however (said to be worth around $300 million) is the value of his impact on others. His legacy inspired the courage to be authentic, and unique. This is something we can all claim for ourselves.
Burke Introduces Pay Equity Bill for Reproductive Research
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AB 2531 lifts the ban on compensation for egg donation in medical research
ssemblywoman Autumn R. Burke (D-Inglewood) introduced AB 2531, which ends the prohibition on compensation for women participating in oocyte (egg) donation for medical research. The bill establishes parity in California’s medical research arena where all other research subjects can be compensated for their participation in research studies. “It’s perfectly legal for a woman to get paid when advertising through Craigslist to provide eggs for infertile couples, but she can’t get paid for a donation in medical research,” said Burke. “It’s insulting to women, and it keeps California’s research institutions in the dark ages. Instead of leading the way on women’s health, we’re stuck behind 47 other states all because of a mis-
guided ban that assumes women shouldn’t be allowed to make their own decisions.” Clinical research participants are routinely compensated for their participation, with one exception —women when providing oocytes for research. In place since 2006, the prohibition has had a chilling impact on reproductive research in California. Without the ability to offer compensation, researchers are unable to recruit participants. One institution spent $100,000 on outreach and was only able to recruit a single participant. “We are pleased that Assemblywoman Burke has introduced this very important legislation,” stated Rick Paulson, MD, President-elect of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. “It is vital that
California maintain its status as a leader in biomedical research, and as a state that protects women’s ability to make their own decisions.” AB 2531 allows a woman participating in research to be paid for her time, discomfort, and inconvenience in the same manner as other research subjects. Existing California law already requires an extensive review by both human subject research panels and institutional review boards to ensure that participants are educated about their rights, the risks of participation, and provided necessary health care and services before, during, and after treatment. Those same protections will remain in place if AB 2531 becomes law. “The California Hepatitis C Task Force supports an equitable ap-
proach to improve access to scientific, stem cell, bio-medical research for transplantation and the development of treatments and cures from persons donating their eggs, bone marrow, blood, specimens, tissues and organs, said Bill Remak, Chairman of the California Hepatitis C Task Force. “Impeding the altruistic donation by denying an appropriate and reasonable compensation for expenses to the donor constitutes an unreasonable disincentive to participate. AB 2531 is sponsored by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. The bill will go through its first policy committee hearing later this spring.
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Inglewood Today
April 28, 2016
Eye on the City
State of the City Best Ever
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t Tuesday’s council meeting, a public hearing was set for May 3, 2016 at 2pm. The public will have an opportunity to comment on priorities for community development and housing needs to be included in the FY 2016-2017 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The council agreed to reject all bids and authorize rebidding for the Vincent Park Swimming Pool Tank Replacement Project. The action will allow modifications to bid specifications. The Hollywood Park Casino Public Art Plan was approved. An agreement was approved with the Susan Narduli Studio for Phase II Design Build Artist Services including final design, technical drawings, and oversight of artwork fabrication and installation for the Inglewood Senior Center Project. A three-year agreement with Willdan Engineering was approved for as-needed professional engi-
By Veronica Mackey
commented on last week’s State of the City Address by Mayor James Butts. The mayor was joined by L.A. Rams owner Stan Kroenke and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. “The State of the City Address— that was an extraordinary address,” Brown said. “I think attendance must have been over--” “Over 1,400,” Butts said. Councilman George Dotson also commented on the SOTC: “What can I say about the State of the City? It was well done, well represented, and we had more people there than I’ve ever seen since we’ve been going to the State of the Distinguished guests joined City officials to celebrate the SOTC. City.” neering services. Dominguez Channel Watershed Councilman Ralph Franklin The council also approved Mem- Management Areas. echoed Dotson’s comments: “It orandums of Agreement between A two-year agreement with was well received and it exceeded the City of Inglewood, several Braden Consulting to provide pro- the level of expectation, and people other cities and the County of Los fessional management support ser- were buzzing when they left.” The Angeles regarding cost sharing to vices for the Capital Improvement councilman announced that Operaimplement monitoring programs of Program was also approved. tion Clean Sweep will be in effect (Continued on page 5) the Ballona Creek Watershed and City Treasurer Wanda Brown
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Inglewood Today
April 28, 2016
Publisher’s Message
SOTC: A Moment of Magic
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t’s not that often that the stars align themselves so well that you want to pinch yourself to make sure it’s real. Last week’s State of the City Address at the Forum was one of those magical moments. I have heard Mayor Butts speak many times, comparing the Inglewood of yesterday to the Inglewood of today. Most of you are aware how this city is evolving. Even if you don’t have the numbers to measure progress in Inglewood, you have probably felt the differences that have taken place since 2010. If nothing else, you know that the city is undergoing major external improvements, evidenced by all the construction going on along La Brea, Prairie, Century and other streets. You have noticed streets and sidewalks are being repaired, and may have finally had your home sound-insulated after a long delay. Hearing Butts talk about Inglewood’s transformation at the Forum, which was itself a major renovation project, was a double revelation. If you haven’t made it to the new Forum yet, it’s a beautiful space that rivals the venue in New York. It is even more glamorous now than it was when the Lakers played here. The long list of achievements in Inglewood cover every aspect of life. And although the new stadium holds the top spot, there is so much more to celebrate: record low crime, significantly higher property values, paved streets, 2,000 homes being sound-insulated, a triple increase in City rev-
Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly enue, a school district that is turning around, a record number of new businesses, and multi-billion dollar Hollywood Park development project. To fully appreciate how far this city has come, you would merely need to observe who occupied the stage with Mayor Butts last Thursday—billionaire NFL team owners Stan Kroenke (L.A. Rams) and Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys). Men of their wealth and stature don’t come to Inglewood everyday (yet). And to hear Jones say he was born in Inglewood—well, that just literally confirmed this stadium deal was meant to be. Inglewood, we are experiencing a moment that few people ever get a chance to experience—an environmental renaissance of epic proportions. I invite you to take a moment to enjoy the view. If you missed the SOTC, check out videos on the Inglewood Today website (www.inglewoodtoday.com), the City of Inglewood website (www.cityofinglewood.org), and on Youtube.
Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) during the month of May and the first Saturday in June. “Now is the time to clean out your closets and attics. Look to see what day of the week you have your trash pickup and put your things out curbside,” he said. Items should not exceed 60 pounds. Councilman Eloy Morales noted
aspects of the mayor’s address that point to overall progress in the city: “We are improving so many streets now. In the past, we weren’t improving any. Crime is down, and property values are up.” Mayor Butts closed the meeting in honor of music legend Prince. “The last biggest run he did was here at the Forum, when it was owned by Faithful Central Bible Church. We’ll miss him.”
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Inglewood History – Centinela Springs By Anne Cheek La Rose
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ur little town has much history of which to be proud. We’ve been around since 1875 and incorporated in 1908. This is the first in an occasional series titled Inglewood History. In the series we will explore various aspects of our past. Our reason for being is the Centinela Springs in Edward Vincent, Jr Park. Before the Spanish, Mexicans, and whites got here, the American Indians, the Tongva tribe, recognized the importance of the springs for their survival and for grazing sheep and cattle. As the Spanish and Mexicans pushed north, they too, discovered the springs. Before that, even prehistoric animals came to the springs for water. The Centinela Springs are artesian springs that have flowed since the Pleistocene Era, lasting from about 2,588,000 to 11,700 years ago. As recently as the 1950s, half of Inglewood’s water was supplied by the springs. Even today, approximately 35% of our water comes from them. The springs and valley
Anne Cheek La Rose were named for sentinels guarding cattle in the area. Now you know why Inglewood High students are called the Sentinels. There is also Centinela Elementary School; the oldest elementary school in the city. The springs flowed westward from the outcropping in the park. That rather low point on Centinela Ave., before it ascends to Florence Ave., is the natural path of the waters. They flowed across what is now Beach Ave., crossed La Brea Ave.,
and made their way through today’s Oak Industrial Park. That low point on La Cienega Blvd., as you drive south toward the 405 south entrance and Manchester Blvd., is another bit of topography created by Centinela Creek, as it was called. If you look to the right as you drive La Cienega at this point, you will see the concrete channel. This is the only place where the natural path of the Creek is visible, as it made its way to mingle with the waters of Ballona Marsh. Don’t know how true it is, but there is a sweet little anecdote I’ve heard about the creek. Seems that in the late 19th and possibly the very early 20th Century, folks from the west of us would boat over to our creek and spend the day picnicking on what is now Beach Ave., west of Centinela. Supposedly, this is how Beach got it name. The Springs are documented in the two markers at the Springs—a non-working water fountain erected in 1939 and an historical plaque in 1970 noting the Springs as Cali-
fornia Landmark No 363. They are also represented in art by the 1937 large mahogany carved relief, “Centinela Springs”, by Archibald Garner on the west wall of our main post office on Hillcrest Blvd. This work was created during the Great Depression under the Treasury Section of the Fine Arts (TRAP), similar to the Works Progress Administration program. Garner, true to his art, designed a work that was larger than he was being paid for, so he spent his own money on the expensive mahogany to create the work we see.
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REAL E s tat e
Five Aids for Inglewood First Time Homebuyers
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By Glenda Brass, MBA
hen working with new buyer clients in Inglewood— especially the first-time homebuyers—I usually find myself fielding more than one question about what they should expect as they progress through the process of buying a home. Everyone already knows the big picture, of course, but
Glenda Brass in many ways it’s dissimilar from other large purchases they are used to making. What first-time homebuyers experience differs from other purchasing situations. How it differs is something the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) seems to have accidentally answered through their latest study of homebuyers and sellers. The NAR was trying to determine what buyers want from their agents. To answer that, they compiled homebuyers’ five biggest expectations. First is the help we provide in finding the right home to purchase. The Inglewood market is an everchanging target. Properties arrive and disappear almost daily, and each is uniquely appropriate or not, depending on a given purchaser’s (especially a first-time home buyer’s) needs and expectations. Knowing the details of every qualified home that is currently up for sale in Inglewood is pretty nearly a full-time job all by itself. Especially for a firsttime homebuyer, having a knowl-
edgeable pro to provide the legwork is a reassuring place to start. Once an appealing new home has been found, it’s invaluable to have help in negotiating the price. It’s usually much more comfortable (and likely to succeed) when professionals do the negotiating. They minimize the emotional factors that tend to surface whenever large amounts of money are in discussion. By determining what comparable homes are selling for, your agent gives first-time homebuyers (and all homebuyers, for that matter) the most important starting reference point and a reasonable basis from which to proceed. The same is true when it comes to providing help negotiating terms of the sale. An experienced professional has been through many sales— experience that alerts them to many details that are easy to overlook, but become major issues in the months and years following the sale. Assisting with the paperwork is listed last on the NARs punch list, but many of my clients tell me that to them, it’s just as important as any of the others. There are many forms, and making sure they are properly understood and executed in the legally required timeframe is always important. All of these, and more, are reasons why you are well served to select a knowledgeable Inglewood real estate professional to help you secure the home you are hoping to find. I hope you will give me a call—whether you are a first-time homebuyer or experienced real estate homeowner. Glenda Brass is a real estate consultant and has been in the real estate industry for over 16 years. Her offices are located at 2639 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. For more information on buying or selling real estate in Inglewood, call 323905-1111 and ask for Glenda.
Inglewood High School Senior Receives $1,000 Scholarship from City (Continued from page 1) financially and became entrenched in the highly bureaucratic process of gaining American citizenship. Yet, Naomi looked to her older brother, an engineering sophomore at Cornell, for inspiration and guidance. “I had to put that aside and just focus on what I wanted to do. My older brother is a huge mentor to me because people doubted that we would be able to be successful because we didn’t have our papers or we didn’t have the finances that we
needed. But, all we had to do was stay focused in school and I believe that’s what people should do. They shouldn’t let their circumstances define how successful they’re gonna be,” Hephzibah added. Mayor James Butts introduced Naomi to the packed house at the Forum, and declared how proud both he and the City of Inglewood are of her, before presenting her with the award and scholarship. Naomi took the opportunity to thank her mom. So just how did this Inglewood native, who had been dealt a difficult hand, manage to get into one of (Continued on page 10)
Keeping It REAL Estate Understanding the Politics of Real Estate
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By Odest T. Riley, Jr., President, WLM Financial Services
ne of the simple rules of business is, never talk about religion or politics at work. And generally I would agree. But when it comes to real estate and mortgages, a lot of what happens in the voting booth really affects what will happen to interest rates and home prices. Historically, during the last year of a sitting president’s second term in office, home prices rise much slower than any other year, due to uncertainty from citizens who do not know exactly which way the country or the economy will go. This uncertainty slows the economy as many of us tend to tuck away a little more money for a rainy day. Saving a little more than usual should be a good thing for the economy, but when it comes to selling your home it actually hurts, because buyers are likely to be more frugal and price conscious. This can cost you thousands of dollars off of the sticker price. Living in California during an election year, many of us don’t realize the slower growth in home appreciation because home prices are already so high. A $5,000 dollar loss on a $450,000 home is barely noticeable, but for those people who don’t live in prime markets these differences can be very big. Election years, especially presidential election years, can be a divisive time in America. Family, friends, and neighbors might turn a cold shoulder to one another to hang out among the politically like-minded. And when it comes to housing, it’s much harder to sell a house to a person who might show up to your house with a “Feel the Bern” tee shirt if you’re a die-hard Clinton or Trump supporter. In a survey of consumers con-
ducted during the 2008 election, researchers found the contest was weighing on the minds of wouldbe buyers to the extent that an individual believed the election would affect them personally and the likelihood of them delaying a house purchase until after the election.
Odest T. Riley, Jr. Knowing what makes the market work allows us to make better informed decisions, which when referring to real estate, can mean the next 30 years of our lives. So make sure the next time you’re listening to a debate on TV or overhear someone saying their vote doesn’t matter, remember elections can affect our lives in more ways than many people have ever imagined. Make sure you get out and vote; it’s the only time your voice really matters. 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 buy, sell or refinance your condo/home, feel free to call me anytime at 310-9057420, email odest@wlmfinancial. com or visit our Facebook page at wlmfinancial. We will be giving money saving tips all year long.
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LAHQ Recognizes Mayor James Butts, Rams’ Kevin Demoff
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he Los Angeles Headquarters Association (LAHQ), a premier organization dedicated to business growth within greater Los Angeles, hosted its 55th Annual Awards Luncheon on April 27 at the California Club. Inglewood Mayor James Butts received the Community Award for his leadership in orchestrating the return of the Los Angeles Rams and the soon-to-bebuilt Champions Stadium. Kevin Demoff, executive vicepresident and chief operating officer of the Los Angeles Rams, gave LA Rams EVP and COO Kevin Demoff with LAHQ President Mayor James Butts with the keynote address and received Randy Soewers and LAHQ First VP Jan H. Karl LAHQ President Randy Soewers special recognition for the team’s triumphant return to Southern California. Other recipients honored for their ongoing commitment to the development of Los Angeles across business, educational and community sectors include: L.A. County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, 5th District, Spirit of Los Angeles Award; AECOM, Willie Brown, publisher, Inglewood Today; Inglewood Mayor Outstanding Headquarters Los Angeles Councilwoman James Butts; KNBC sports announcer Fred Roggin, LAHQ First ViceAward; The Getty, Cultural Jan Perry with Inglewood Today President Jan H. Karl; LA Rams EVP and COO, Kevin Demoff; and Award; and St. Francis High Publisher Willie Brown LAHQ President Randy Soewers. School, Education Award.
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Beat Belly Bloat Before You Hit the Beach
hether you’re heading on a spring break vacation or gearing up for a summer of sunshine, getting back into a swimsuit after a long winter is becoming a reality. What’s more frustrating is that stubborn belly bloat that leaves you feeling uncomfortable. The good news is there are simple tips to help you combat bloating and leave you feeling better than ever. Eat slowly. You’ve heard this advice for a bunch of different reasons —such as to help you feel fuller faster or be more mindful of your meal. But as it turns out, taking your time at the table can help with bloating as well. When you scarf down a meal or drink something quickly, you’re likely to swallow too much air. You might get the hiccups, or the gas may build up in your stomach and intestines and lead to bloating. Take your time and chew well while eating. Cut back on sodium. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that the general healthy adult population limit sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams a day. However, reports indicate that the average American eats about 3,300 mg of sodium a day -- which means chances are good that you are consuming
more sodium than you should. And, given that excess salt intake can be to blame for water retention, your salt habit could be causing midsection puffiness. Try cutting back on your salt intake or consider a program like Nutrisystem, which falls within the USDA’s sodium recommendation and can be customized to contain even less sodium. Ease in more fiber. Fiber helps keep things moving through the intestines, which aids digestion and helps prevent constipation. But many highfiber foods—like beans, brussels sprouts and broccoli—are also pretty potent gas producers. Upping your fiber intake too quickly can cause bloating, so start slowly and work your way to your daily fiber goal over the course of a few weeks. Get moving. Ideally you want to work in some exercise on most days, but even taking a short walk after eating can help. The most important thing to remember is to just get moving. Melissa Joan Hart, who lost 40 pounds on Nutrisystem, gives this advice about getting in a good workout: “I’m very much driven by working out with peers or working out with my husband, (Continued on page 11)
Inglewood: A Love Story (Continued from page 1) visionary leadership. “Four and a half years ago, Inglewood was on the verge of bankruptcy. Today the programs on your table are printed in color, so you see things have definitely turned around here,” Roggin said, only half joking. “I’m not talking about these little flyers in black and white that we hand out anymore. This is real stuff.”
lost $37 million over 4 years. The senior center building had been demolished, due to an ineligible design; the City had to return the $2 million grant back to HUD because it failed to complete the job. The City faced a $316 million unfunded liability over 30 years for a lifetime medical benefit paid for every employee and a qualifying dependent for life. This liability alone put the City on track to become bankrupt by
Fred Roggin, Stan Kroenke and Mayor James Butts Like President Barack Obama, 2017. It was pretty bad. Mayor Butts inherited a staggering Since Butts became mayor in structural deficit when he came into 2011, and with the elections of two office. The City of Inglewood was new council members, the Ingle$18.6 million in the hole, roads were wood City council has achieved a decayed, sidewalks were deteriorat- number of milestones, including: ing, the water system was 60 years • Partnering with Madison Square old and the Residential Sound InsuGarden for a $100 million renolation program had been defunded vation of the Fabulous Forum, by Los Angeles World Airports and making it the number one concert the Federal Aviation Administration venue in Southern California in (Continued on page 12) due to mismanagement. The project
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5 Tips to Avoid Hidden Credit Card Fees
any consumers are trying to be wiser with their credit cards. They avoid splurging on gifts during the holiday season. They don’t apply for a store credit card every time they’re offered 10 percent off their purchase. Yet hidden charges and overlooked terms and conditions might be covertly padding some consumer credit card balances. Annual fees are rising. On average, Americans paid more than $17 for these fees last year, up 70 percent from $10 in 2010, according to CardHub.com. Average maximum late fees also have risen to more than $35 over the same period. “Many people are using credit responsibly—they’re working hard to keep balances down, but they may be undermining that effort over time by overlooking the fine print,” says Mikel Van Cleve, USAA personal finance advice director. When evaluating cards for unnecessary fees, he says to first make sure it doesn’t charge a fee for something you do often. “For example, USAA Bank recent-
ly eliminated foreign transaction fees on all of our credit cards. If you frequently travel abroad, a card with no foreign transaction fees could provide significant savings,” Van Cleve says. In addition to foreign transaction fees, Van Cleve also recommends keeping an eye on sneaky fee fine print: Changes in APR. Many cards offer an attractive “introductory” interest rate but may hike the rate up significantly after the promotion expires. If you plan on keeping a balance on the card, make sure you look for a card with a low A PR after the introductory rate expires. Penalties on late payments. Credit cards often have a penalty APR when you pay late. Check out the terms of your account to ensure you aren’t getting an interest rate hike due to a late payment. Balance transfer fees. Credit cards usually come with a fee to move a balance from another card. Make sure you know the cost of transferring the balance. Often people move a balance to another card
First Black LAPD Chief Dead at 72
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illie L. Williams, the first black police chief, both in Philadelphia and in Los Angeles died in Fayetteville, Georgia on Tuesday evening, his daughter-inlaw Valerie Williams said. He was 72 and died of pancreatic cancer. Williams was selected in April 1992 to succeed Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl Gates, in the midst of controversy surrounding the videotaped beating of black motorist Rodney King by 4 white officers. Their acquittals sparked riots that left
parts of the city in ashes. Williams’ term was also marked by the O.J. Simpson murder case, which was dogged by accusations of sloppy evidence handling and racism in the department. In 1997, the police commission unanimously denied Williams a second five-year contract. Williams was appointed federal security director at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport in 2002.
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Weekly ‘Q & A’ with Gloria Gray
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loria D. Gray was elected to the West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors in 2006 and is the first African-American woman elected to this Board in its 65 years. Question: What should we understand about our drinking water? Gray: Our tap water comes from hundreds of miles away. When it gets here it is filtered, cleaned, tested and distributed in an Gloria D. Gray exhaustive process that produces some of the highest quality drinking water in the nation and the world. All of this happens at a cost of less than a penny per gallon at the tap for customers of our local public water agencies. Bottled water averages about $1.20 per gallon. Tap water is an incredible value!
with a lower interest only to learn that they’ve lost the savings to a balance transfer fee. Reward terms. Understand the terms of your credit card so you don’t lose points or cash rewards because of a late payment or expiration date. It’s also smart to know what incentives and special offers are available with your card. Focused on airline miles? See if booking hotel rooms and rental cars with your card earns you more miles, for instance. Hidden costs for cash advances.
Some cards have higher interest rates for cash advances than regular purchases. Before withdrawing cash, make sure you know the true cost of getting that extra cash. This kind of fine print is commonplace, so it’s important to understand what fees are on your card and how your spending habits impact the additional fees you can pay. Choose your cards wisely, and you should be able to find a card that fits your needs without paying a fortune in fees. Source: BPT
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LEGAL NOTICES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016076092 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:
Trench Art Productions 11428 Killion Street, #6 North Hollywood, CA 91601
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: Phillip Dye, 11428 Killion Street, #6, North Hollywood, CA 91601 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 29, 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.) Phillip Dye, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 29, 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 28; May 5, 12, 19, 2016 IT00422301103 Inglewood Today
Inglewood High School Senior Receives $1,000 Scholarship from City (Continued from page 7) the top schools in the country, according to Time Magazine, US News and World Report, and The Princeton Journal? Focus and determination are givens. She definitely had a great support system in place as well. Naomi’s mother, Joan Hephzibah credited her daughter with having leadership qualities from the time she was very young, “…She never wanted anything to limit her, she was always striving for the best, always ahead of her peers, even in school, right from when she was a little girl. I made sure she did her homework, and as a minister of the gospel, I always encourage my kids. Your circumstance doesn’t determine your altitude. I am very proud, and I commend her, she worked really hard.” Place your DBAs, Probates, Trustee Notices, Legal Notices, Summons and more in Inglewood Today Print & Online Call: 310.670.9600
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
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
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.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Kristie Beltran Hernandez, Case No. VS028626, 10127 Elizabeth Ave., South Gate, CA 90200, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650, Norwalk Court House,to change her name.. FROM: Kristie Beltran Hernandez – TO: Kristie Beltran Valdez-Gullen THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 15, 2016, 1:30 am, Dept C, 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 28; May 5, 12, 19, 2016
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D at e s i n Ap r i l -J u n e 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. April 30, 2016 District 4 Town Hall Meeting Join Council Member Ralph L. Franklin for an informative town hall meeting to connect you to happenings in the City of Inglewood. This month’s theme is “It’s A Team Effort: Are You On Board?” Topics to be discussed include the LAX Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), recycling, water efficiency and conservation. There will be representatives from Southern California Edison, South-
ern California Gas Company, South Bay Environmental Services Center, Golden State Water Company, City of Inglewood Water Division, Republic Services and Los Angeles World Airports. The meeting takes place from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Hollywood Park Casino, Breeder’s Cup Room (First Floor) on Century and Prairie. To RSVP or for more information, contact Claudette Matthews at (310) 412-8605 or email cmatthews@ cityofinglewood.org. 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 at: www.ladyhawksdanceteam.com/ AUDITIONS.html..
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May 14, 2016 Walk to Cure Arthritis Over 3,500 runners and walkers will be on hand at the 2016 Walk to Cure Arthritis at Exposition Park – South Lawn in Los Angeles. The Walk to Cure Arthritis brings together communities to fight arthritis, raise money and offer support for the nation’s leading cause of disability. For more information, visit www. WalktoCureArthritis.org/LosAngeles or contact Debbie Martin at 323954-5760. To learn more about the Arthritis Foundation’s quest to cure arthritis, visit www.arthritis.org.
Society. To participate, sign up online at http://relay.acsevents.org and join the team for your district.
Spotlight on Centinela Hospital CEO Linda Bradley (Continued from page 2) be that of providing extremely high quality healthcare to the community for decades to come.” “(And) that I joined an amazing team and shepherded a hospital that was near closing into one that has gone through an $80 million renovation and is now ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation,” Bradley stated. One thing is for certain, Bradley is fervent about being CEO of Centinela Hospital Medical Center, a position she has held since May, 2010. That is a good thing for the city of Inglewood. “Being CEO of Centinela is not just a job for me, it’s my passion and my calling,” she said.
Beat Belly Bloat Before You Hit the Beach (Continued from page 8) Mark. If I’ve signed up for a class or I promised someone I’d be there, it just helps motivate me.” Pump up the probiotics. Put simply, probiotics are good bacteria in your body that help you fully digest your food. What’s more, probiotics can help reduce the belly bloat you feel when you don’t have enough of the right kind of bacteria in your gut. Pile on the probiotics by chowing down on fermented dairy foods like yogurt, kefir products and aged cheeses, or opt for non-dairy foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, tempeh and soy beverages. Source: NewsUSA
Ongoing Talk to a Lawyer Online In cooperation with the City of Inglewood, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) now offers a teleconferencing center at the Main Library, where you can speak to a lawyer live, and send them documents. They offer legal advice and guidance on a variety of civil matters, including evictions, divorces, and child custody. They can provide referrals to private attorneys, other legal June 11-12, 2016 services, or other resources as needed. Relay for Life Hours for teleconferencing are evJoin your Inglewood friends and ery Wednesday from 11am to 2pm. neighbors at Crozier Middle School, Ask the Audio/Visual Desk assistant 120 W. Regent St., from 9am to 9am for help or call ahead for an appointand help stamp out cancer in our ment at (310) 412-5380. lifetime. The annual Relay for Life event is a walk and run that raises money to support cancer patients. Organized by the American Cancer
Inglewood: A Love Story (Continued from page 8) 2014, and creating hundreds of new jobs • A reduction in crime to the lowest recorded level in Inglewood’s history • Upgrade of Moody’s credit rating to A1 • Tripling the City’s reserves from $11 million in 2011 to $38 million in 2015 • Paving the way for Champions Plaza, future home of the new NFL stadium to be built in Inglewood, and the return of L.A. area football after a 20-year absence Speaking for about 20 minutes, and simultaneously fidgeting with a temperamental slide projector, the mayor presented an inspiring vision of what Inglewood will look like in the near future: “We’re going to have a brand new casino and Champion’s Plaza. LAX is undergoing a $300 billion reno-
(L-R) Mayor James Butts with Dallas Cowboys Owner Stan Kroenke at State of the City event.
When James met Stan Kroenke said once he surveyed the Hollywood Park property, he knew “there was no doubt” Inglewood was where he wanted to relocate his team.
their hearts” it was going to be Inglewood. Jones said NFL owners realized they could “hang (their) hat on Kroenke’s vision.” Roggin noted that the Rams will
Mia Lehrer, stadium designer KCBS Sports Director Jim Hill vation. There’s going to be a new Kroenke, who is community center at La Cienega and also a real estate deCentinela, where the old gas station veloper and owner used to be,” Butts noted. of the Denver NugSo just how did Inglewood re- gets, said Butts was bound from the verge of bankruptcy well-versed about to becoming the future home of a his background and multi-billion NFL stadium? The simply asked what mayor gave a text book account of he needed. steps taken to overcome the City’s “It was quite simfiscal nightmare—steps which strug- ple, really and so gling municipalities across the coun- when you have that try could learn from: kind of trust, a lot of Mayor Butts gave the Keynote Address. “Many cities have gone into bank- things can happen,” ruptcy because they did not confront Kroenke said. management problems that we here Butts said the in Inglewood have dealt with swiftly conversation with and decisively,” Butts said. Kroenke lasted “The employees—they sacri- more than 2 hours, ficed. We eliminated 140 posi- “and one of the tions. There were no cost-of-liv- things I knew coming increases. We raised our water ing out of that rates. If you don’t think that was meeting was this popular, it wasn’t.” was an opportunity He thanked U.S. Rep. Maxine Wa- that was going to ters, state Sen. Isadore Hall, former most likely maniAssemblyman and candidate for the fest itself for the Mayor Butts is all smiles. state senate, Steven Bradford, Coun- city. “I told (Councilty Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, man) Eloy (Morales) retired Sen. Roderick Wright and as he walked out, ‘Do you know Assemblywoman Autumn Burke who that was?’ He said, ‘That was for helping secure funds for various Stan Kroenke.’ I said, ‘No, that was Inglewood projects. destiny, Eloy. That was destiny that After a few more accolades to just walked out the door.’” various elected leaders and partJones has supported Kroenke’s ners, the moment arrived that ev- stadium plan from Day One, and was eryone had been waiting for. The influential in getting other NFL owncrowd heard from the guests of hon- ers to vote for relocating the Rams or, NFL team owners Stan Kroenke from St. Louis. Although the NFLs of the L.A. Rams and Jerry Jones of relocation committee chose another the Dallas Cowboys. site, Roggin said everyone knew “in
be more than a sports presence in Inglewood, they will be an active part of the community. “They truly care about this community. For example, Todd Gurley, who is the ‘Rookie of the Year,’ who will probably become the face of L.A. sports after one season, is speaking at Inglewood High right now, meeting students.” “It’s a big opportunity. L.A.’s a much bigger place. And it’ll be a lot of fun, and I can tell you from the day I landed, after the vote, it’s been a wonderful experience ever since, from eating in a restaurant to meeting someone on the street,” Kroenke said. A multi-billionaire stadium builder and NFL franchise owner in his own right, Jones said one of the
Inglewood resident Willie Agee reasons he is so passionate about the project is because he was born in Inglewood. This remark brought the house down. Who knew? So L.A.s prodigal football team is coming back home, and one of Inglewood’s native sons helped to get them here. Sounds like a full circle love story to me, written for the city which is itself turning around. This Cinderella story could not have been written better by Hollywood. Fortunately, fantasy is not required here. In Inglewood, reality is just fine.