January 28, 2016

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January 28, 2016

Local Realtors Weigh In on the Inglewood Market

By Veronica Mackey

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ho would have thought that Inglewood, the city cast as unsafe and undesirable by mainstream media, would become the place billionaires are flocking to, and the hotspot for real estate ventures?

Yet, the city that most considered a necessary gateway to and from LAX is now the place well-to-do families, investors and Corporate America want to call home. The Los Angeles Times recently offered proof that the Inglewood real estate market is warming up and getting hotter.

According to an article, “Rams heat up Inglewood’s real estate market (Jan. 20, 2016),” there is a 17,000-square-foot building on La Brea Avenue, which is listed at nearly $4 million. At least six potential buyers have expressed interest.

Even before the NFL approved the Rams relocating to play in the soon-to-be-built stadium in Inglewood, the billion dollar-plus Holly­wood Park Tomorrow project began construction. The mixed use project, covering 238 acres, is the future site of thousands of new homes, a hotel, restaurants, retail and office buildings.

Residential real estate is also rising. According to Trulia.com, as of mid January 2016, the average listing price for a home in Inglewood is $420,000. Some homes in District 1 are valued at over $800,000.

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What will the new projects mean for Inglewood residents and their way of life? Should Inglewood homeowners sell, buy or refinance?

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The overall median sales price is $383,500. There were 78 homes sold from Dec. 23, 2015 to Jan. 13, 2016.

The promise of a new stadium and NFL team has everybody and their mamas following the money.

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ast week, Inglewood held its first community workshop in efforts to “Take Back The Streets” and make the City an example for stress free walking and bicycling.

The City’s Economic and Community Development Department’s Planning Division drafted an Active Transportation Plan and a Safe Routes to School Plan that encourages all those who live, work, and play to easily and safely get around without an automobile, if they so (Continued on page 2)

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New Report Released on the State of Black Education Report highlights role parental choice and transformational education reform initiatives play in improving educational outcomes for Black children.

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lack parents, educators, elected officials, clergy, students and other community leaders must remain strong advocates for high-quality educational options inside schoolhouses, at school board meetings, and inside state capitals, affirms a new report released by the Black Alliance for Educational Options. BAEO is a national education advocacy organization. The release of the report coincides with National School Choice Week (NCSW) and underscores the need for more high-quality education options for Black children nationwide.

The State of Black Education in Black America 2015 shows effective parent choice and education reform policies in action. The report also makes clear that gaps in the academic achievement of children from low-income and working-class Black families still persist, and more work needs to be done to ensure achievement of the American dream.

“National School Choice Week reminds us that our work is not yet complete. It’s a call to action that

we need to continue making positive contributions to the educational well-being of low-income and working class Black families in this country,” said BAEO Interim President Jacqueline Cooper.

“The report demonstrates our full commitment to ensuring lowincome and working-class Black families are fully informed and empowered to make the best decisions and gain access to high-quality education options for their children.”

“We need a meaningful plan of action to shrink the Black-White gap in education, income, and human capital,” said Director of Policy and Research Tiffany Forrester. “Our latest national report reconfirms just how vital parent choice and transformational education reform is when developing such a plan.”

Highlights show that among the 1.6 million students in the class of 2014 who took the SATs, 43 percent of them earned a 1550 benchmark for college and career readiness, but only 15 percent of Black students did so. And while the 39 percent share of

the 1.8 million students in the class of 2014 who took the ACTs, and met three or more benchmarks for college and career readiness is nothing to write home about, even more disturbing was the fact that a scant 11 percent of Black students did so.

The release of the report comes as BAEO, and otherl education reform partners, celebrates National School Choice Week by embracing the top-line goal of parent choice to give all families the opportunity to select the best K-12 education environment for their children—traditional public schools, public charter schools or private schools. BAEO believes that parents know what is best for their children and should be empowered with choice.

The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) is a national non-profit education advocacy organization founded in 2000 by prominent Black educators, elected officials and civil rights activists. For more information on BAEO, the full national report and list of NSCW activities, visit http://www.baeo.org.

Baldwin Hills Wal-Mart Permanently Closed

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ould-be shoppers were shocked to learn that the Wal-Mart store in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza had closed its doors for good on Jan. 17.

The company, which is closing 269 stores worldwide as part of “corporate restructuring” announced the closures on Jan. 15— just two days before the Baldwin Hills store shut down.

A Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market in Chinatown also closed on Jan. 17.

The Wal-Mart closure is déjà vu for some customers who remember how Macy’s department store—which Wal-Mart replaced—abruptly closed its doors at the same location in 1999. The Baldwin Hills Wal-Mart store opened in 2003.

Laphonza Butler, president of SEIU Local 2015, said Wal-Mart fought hard to establish a presence in the Baldwin Hills community, yet left with hardly any notice to its shoppers or employees.

According to the corporate giant, the Baldwin Hills store was one of many poor performing stores, and most are within 10 miles of another Wal-Mart. The closures include 12 Supercenters and four Sam’s Club Stores. Shares of Wal-Mart fell 30 percent last year.

About 16,000 employees will be affected, and 10,000 will be in the United States. The company aims to place those associates in nearby Wal-Marts. Unemployed workers who cannot be placed will receive 60 days worth of pay and training to find new jobs.

The closings represent just over

2 percent of the company’s 11,600 stores worldwide. They are generally smaller stores, making up 1 percent of the retailer’s overall square footage and sales.

Wal-Marts in downtown Long Beach, Hawaiian Gardens, Bell Gardens, Altadena and San Bernardino will close on Jan. 28.

Yet, the company says it will continue with its plans to open 300 new stores around the world later this year and 2017, including up to 60 new U.S. Supercenters and 10 new Sam’s Club stores.

Wal-Mart will be giving pay raises to more than 1.2 million employees, effective Feb. 20. All employees hired before Jan. 1 this year would be making at least $10 an hour. The increases would make the average hourly pay rate for full-time employees $13.38.

Let’s Take Back the Streets (Continued from page 1) choose. Because of this process, the City will be able to apply for grant funding to make the vision a reality.

With around 40-50 residents and community stakeholders in attendance, the workshop focused on imagining an Inglewood where destinations such as schools, workplaces, shopping, dining, and the rest of the region are connected and accessible to walking or biking, and where the results of the people’s efforts create a more beautiful and

sustainable city that promotes the cultural and artistic qualities of neighborhoods and spurs economic growth for commercial districts.

Derek Steele, Health Equity Programs Director for the Social Justice Learning Institute added, “Discussions about the want and need for active transportation in the city continued to come up and in 2015, the chance came for the City of Inglewood to apply for grant funds to develop an active transportation plan to make our city one of the most bikeable and walkable cities in the

State of CA and beyond. Healthy and Sustainable Inglewood Collaborative (HSIC) set the bar on how to create a cross section of stakeholders. The Planning Division is making it a point to make this process as community-driven as possible, making space for the Inglewood community to take ownership of its active transportation future.

For more information, please contact the City of Inglewood Planning Manager, Mindy Wilcox at (310) 412-5230 or via email at mwilcox@ cityofinglewood.org.

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Health Coaching Growing Field, Career Choice

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scheduled visit with a physician seems to be set to a timer. The doctor, who might not even bother to sit down, asks a few perfunctory questions, makes a quick diagnosis and tells the patient to see a nurse for a prescription.

Then the doctor is off to the next patient.

On average, physicians spend about seven minutes with each patient. That time crunch may be putting a strain on the doctor-patient relationship, but it’s also among the factors helping to create job opportunities in the growing field of health coaching. Health coaches act as mentors, motivating their clients to make better decisions in their diet and exercise routines, and assisting with stress reduction, all of which can lead to better health and fewer doctor visits.

“The coaching industry has seen tremendous growth over the last seven or eight years,” says Dr. Diana Hoppe, founder of Amazing Over 40 Inc. (www.amazingover40. com),a health coaching certification program for women.

“Health coaches can devote more time to people than doctors usually are able to, building a relationship that leads to changes in behavior that can prevent diabetes and other chronic conditions.”

Health coaches, who can come

from any background, sometimes work in doctor’s offices or clinics, but they also can be found in corporate sites, community venues or working from home. Sometimes sessions with clients come over the telephone.

“It’s a profession that comes with a lot of flexibility,” Hoppe says.

“You can work fulltime or parttime, and decide how you want it to fit into your overall lifestyle.”

No specific educational requirements are needed to be a health coach and a good number of coaches haven’t taken classes to become a coach. But training through online certification programs such as Hoppe’s is available. The training typically takes about 60 to 90 days, and the budding health coaches learn about such topics as fitness plans, the science behind healthy foods and how to design a health program for a client.

“The growth in health coaching is part of the growth in the overall field of life coaching. It’s an especially appealing career opportunity for people over 40 who have faced age discrimination since the recession and have grown weary of being rejected by hiring managers,” says Ariela Wilcox, president of The Wilcox Agency.

Wilcox is a literary agent, but her agency also has a business-model li-

censing division. She helps doctors and other professionals set up their own coaching or health-coaching networks, and she assisted Hoppe in establishing hers.

“Thirty years ago there was no such thing as a life coach,” Wilcox says. “Today it’s a huge profession. The most recent figures are from 2012, and life coaching was a $700 million business in the United States that year and nearly $2 billion worldwide.”

Hoppe and Wilcox say there are several reasons this is a banner time for the health-coaching industry. A few of those are: • Insurance companies are forcing companies and corporations toward more preventative health care for serious medical conditions, including diabetes, obesity and hypertension.

• Laws have changed so that physicians are now paid by Medicare for overseeing weight loss and other conditions in obese patients. Medicare also has been phasing in a plan that links a portion of doctors’ pay to their performance. That plan will be completely phased in by 2017, making the need for health coaches even more important.

• There are about 70 million Baby Boomers in the U.S., with 10,000 turning 65 every day. Many of these

Baby Boomers will employ health coaches to improve their health and wellness.

Wilcox began tracking the rise in coaching—especially health coaching—a number of years ago.

“Health coaching has risen 38 percent in the last few years,” Wilcox says. “With the turn toward preventative medicine to cut health costs, as well as the push to address obesity, health coaches will be in an excellent position to create their own health-coaching business or get a job in a clinic, hospital or corporate setting.”

The average annual salary for all types of coaches is $47,900, according to the International Coach Federation. In the U.S., fulltime coaches make an average of more than $83,000 and part-time coaches average about $26,000 a year.

The advantages for the health coach are clear, but the benefits are also great for the clients and their employers, Wilcox says.

“If people are healthier, that can lower the insurance costs for their employers,” she says. “With some companies, you can get a bonus at work or at least pay less for insurance. That’s like giving yourself a raise.”

Hoppe expects the demand for (Continued on page 11)

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Eye on the City

What Have They Done for You Lately?

By Veronica Mackey

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xcept for an accusation that no real progress has been made in Inglewood, and one or two complaints about city services, the Jan. 26 meeting was virtually drama free.

The council denied two property damage claims, voted in favor of employees to represent the City in Small Claims Court, and appointed City Attorney Kenneth R. Campos as the Alternate Representative to the Governing Board of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA).

A contract was awarded to Enthalpy Analytical Inc. for water analysis and lab testing services.

A residential sound agreement was amended to include the amount of $9,880 in the RSI Department Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Budget.

A public hearing was set for Feb. 9, 2016 at 2pm to receive public comments regarding applications to obtain permits for towing services.

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Inglewood City Manager and Executive Director of the Inglewood Housing Authority, Artie Fields was authorized to sign an interagency agreement to provide housing assistance for U.S. veterans residing in Inglewood.

The Inglewood Finance Dept. will reimburse the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for ineligible allocated costs. The Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget will be adjusted in the amount of $659,730.

The Recognized Payment Schedule, covering the period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, was approved for submittal to the Oversight Board.

Allstate Insurance franchisee, Billy Campbell thanked Councilman Ralph Franklin for being a “friendly civil service leader. “He has had trees trimmed, invited me to his town hall meetings and (gave) me a call and listened to what I had to say.”

One man congratulated the council for bringing the Rams back. “Somebody is doing a great job and you guys need to be commended. There is going to be millions and millions of dollars and that’s why I’m here.”

Another man has his eye on enhancing entertainment in the city.

“I know Inglewood doesn’t have a film festival. We would be interested in bringing a film festival to Inglewood,” he said.

A resident complained that he was being overcharged by the City for waste disposal, charged for having two trashcans instead of one. “This has been going on for more than a year. I am still waiting on a call back from Councilman (George) Dotson’s office.

Mayor James Butts explained the complaint process to him and had him provide contact information for follow-up.

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly stealing the mayor’s thunder and trying to revise history, but let’s look at the facts.

The facts are, when the mayor took over in 2011, the City was on the verge of bankruptcy. Now we have an A-1 credit rating from Moody’s. We just finished soundinsulating 2000 homes, securing federal funding and completing work on homes for every eligible person in the city—after losing grant money under previous administrations. Real estate values are up and crime is down. Market Street is in the process of being revitalized. Much needed street repair work on Century Blvd. has finally begun.

This is on top of the billion dollar-plus entertainment, residential and commercial retail center projects under construction at Hollywood Park. The pro football stadium, recently approved by NFL owners, will bring the Rams back to L.A.—to play in Inglewood— after a 21-year absence.

Again, nothing this big happens without involvement from the leadership. Nothing is improving in Inglewood? Really? Nothing here but dollar stores? Are you kidding me?

Anyone who has not been living under a rock for the past four years can see it. People all over the country can see it, investors can see it. That’s why they are flooding the Mayor’s Office with inquiries about setting up shop here.

To even suggest that Inglewood has just been sliding by on auto pilot for the last four years is—I can’t even find words strong enough. It’s just plain ignorant.

There are all kinds of immigrants who see America as a place to die for. Many have and are willing to risk their lives just to be here. They would love to be part of a thriving community with the lowest rates of violent crime since they started keeping records. They (Continued on page 11)

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egative comments hurled against Inglewood leaders on Tuesday at the council meeting were so outrageous that I have to speak. Someone actually had the audacity to say that all Mayor Butts has done is let dollar stores and hair salons come into Inglewood and that he and the council haven’t done anything significant to make progress. He actually said Madison Square Garden was going to rebuild the Forum anyway, without any help from the leadership. In fact, Mayor Butts had nothing to do with the Forum getting here.

Wow! That’s amazing! And it would be laughable if it weren’t so wrong and insulting.

For the record, hair shops and discount stores were here long before the mayor was elected in 2011.

And the renovated Forum was not.

As to the council’s input, no one just comes into a city and invests $100 million to renovate the Forum without any involvement from the city. That just does not happen.

And in this day and age when communities are holding corporations to a higher standard, it would be foolish to assume that they could stronghold the residents.

The negative talk about Inglewood leaders is not only disappointing, but a slap in the face to Inglewood voters. Lest we forget, residents here are a very intelligent and passionate group. They are the same people who voted to prevent a Wal-Mart Superstore from being built here. They were not happy about some of the company’s reported abusive practices, and were not convinced all workers would be given livable wages.

Now that the Wal-Mart in Baldwin Hills has shut down permanently with just a 2 day’s notice, residents were probably on to something.

That Wal-Mart, the company says, was among several “under performing” stores, which one could interpret as a store within a community of color. I digress…

The point is, they voted Mayor Butts and new Councilmembers Alex Padilla and George Dotson into office because they believed they would bring positive change to the city. And, with the help of Councilmembers Eloy Morales and Ralph Franklin, they did.

It’s so sad that just one or two people are too stubborn to admit anything good about Inglewood— even when the overwhelming evidence of progress stares them right in the face. They seem stuck on

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Imagine Inglewood

By Anne Cheek La Rose

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magine Inglewood is a new concept for our city. It focuses on three things: walk-ability of our city, a bicycle transportation plan, and safe routes to school for our youth.

With the Market Street revitalization in the works, that will bring new shops, eateries, and entertainment back to downtown, walkability of our downtown and our neighborhoods is a primary concern. As you know, many of our sidewalks are not up to par and intersections are not pedestrian friendly, particularly for those with a disability.

There are too many cars on the road. We’ve all said it. The push is on across Southern California to make our streets safer for people to ride their bikes instead of driving their cars. More and more people are expressing interest in riding

More and more people are looking to leave the outlying suburbs and move closer to their jobs, family, and friends. This, and the number of cars clogging our roadways and freeways, is why Metro is constructing light rail transportation across Los Angeles. People want to be near these light rails and many stations will have new housing adjacent to them in addition to the housing already close by.

Safe routes to school do not currently exist for all of our youth.

Many have to cross busy intersecAnne Cheek La Rose tions that are not specifically marked a bicycle to work and events and as a school crossing to get to school. biking in their neighborhood for There are several ways to accomplish pleasure. Bike lanes are the way to safer, more visible crosswalks and Inmake this possible, and the bonus of glewood will be exploring these. The bike lanes is that it can slow traffic safer routes to school will also benefit and makes our intersections safer others using our crosswalks. to cross. Every bicycle on the road Imagine Inglewood is a series of means one less car. three community workshops—the

first of which took place last week – that asks residents for input about where bike lanes should be placed, what intersections should be looked at and how they see our city becoming a safer and more pedestrian and bicyclist friendly place. The results of the first workshop will be given at the next workshop scheduled for Spring.

The final plan, based on community input and the consultant’s expertise, will be presented at the final workshop in the Summer.

It’s early in the game, but Inglewood has the chance to become a model city for these things which make the quality of our lives better. If you are interested in helping to make Inglewood better, please contact the Planning Department at 310-412-5230, and ask to be notified of the next workshop.

meaning homes under $500K.” He added, “With the stadium coming in, you have more people wanting to live in Inglewood than in the past. And with new homes in Hollywood Park Tomorrow, people won’t have to go outside the city to get what they want.”

The allure of billion dollar developments, with thousands of planned new homes to match, however, has old timers worried about being priced out of Inglewood.

“People say the value is going to go up, but not to the point it is unaffordable, at least realtors hope that’s the case, especially for people of color,” Springs said. “When someone sells their home, they want to get as much money as they possibly can. It’s important we have homeowners look for properties and keep investors out. When investors come in, they flip it at a higher price or rent it out and you don’t have a stable community. Sell it to someone who wants to live in the

property. If you don’t have a strong community, you don’t have strong neighborhoods.”

Rents are not going up right now, Riley said. “Some owners are fixing up apartments so they can position themselves to raise the rents.

That will probably start to happen in a year from now when they break ground on new projects, and in the future as the stadium goes up.

Springs said he read that Inglewood is the most business-friendly city in the country now. So, what types of businesses would thrive here?

“Inside Hollywood Park, boutiques would be good, and book stores for sure because we need that. On the outside, something like a Trader Joe’s or a chain restaurant like Denny’s or IHOP because those places are frequented. Folks go there all the time,” Springs said.

“Entertainment would do well in the city. A bowling alley and a movie theater would be fine,” Riley said.

Local Realtors Weigh In on the Inglewood Market (Continued from page 1) Inglewood Today asked nose-tothe-ground-realtors for their take on the market and how residents can gain the most.

Odest Riley, President of WLM Financial Services, thinks Inglewood homeowners should hold on to their property. His company’s Facebook Page says, “Don’t Move, Improve.”

“The city is on an upswing.

Property values may not be as astronomical as we hear, but people will have a chance to accrue equity with the growth of the community,” Riley said.

Odest Riley “If you move out now, you will miss out on the growth.” A homeowner may sell for 3 or 4 hundred thousand, but they won’t be able to come back and buy it for that price, he said. “Hold onto your home and improve it. You will have a lower mortgage than people moving in.”

Solar panels, he said, would be a good investment.

“With the Daniel Freeman project and the 3-D project, there is going to be higher income employees

Larry Springs who will have kids in the education system. This will bring in more property taxes and improve our schools,” Riley said.

Larry Springs, a realtor with The Service Company Realty Group, said he has seen more people wanting to sell their homes. “I haven’t seen (property values) go up that much, but there is more demand than supply. We don’t have a large inventory and we’re talking about inventory of affordable homes,

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n a rare visit to Los Angeles on Jan. 23, Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), 75, spoke to a packed audience at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. The event was hosted by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO during its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Labor Breakfast.

He was honored as the only living “Big Six” leader of the Civil Rights Movement. The other five are Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Farmer, A. Philip Randolph, Roy Wilkins, and Whitney Young.

As the former Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Congressman Lewis continues to serve as the nation’s most recognizable advocate for equity and justice.

The civil rights icon, who has been arrested 45 times, recalled his early days as an activist when

he and fellow activist Hosea Williams led 600 demonstrators across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, named after a former Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. Marchers were en route to the Alabama state capital in Montgomery, but they were stopped

by authorities. The incident came to be known as “Bloody Sunday.”

“The state troopers said, ‘This march cannot continue, you need to go back to your homes or churches,’” but we did not back down.

We began to pray. The troopers ad-

vanced and discharged tear gas and they beat us with nightsticks and bull whips.

Many of us were left bloody and unconscious. I thought I was going to die.”

He encouraged the audience to continue to be “agitators.”

The theme, “Across the Bridge..to the American Dream,” symbolizes the Edmund Pettus Bridge and connecting young, student organizing with lessons from the Civil Rights Movement.

President and Chief Operating Officer of the L.A. Sparks, Christine Simmons, moderated the town hall with Congressman Lewis, L.A. County Fed Executive SecretaryTreasurer Rusty Hicks, young workers, and students from local high schools, community colleges, and universities, to discuss civil rights issues from then and now.

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DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Planned for Friday January 29th, 2016

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he Inglewood Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday January 29th, 2016 an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 9:00 pm and 3:30 am.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when wellpublicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

In California, this deadly crime led to 867 deaths and over 23,000 serious injuries in 2013 because

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someone failed to designate a sober driver. Nationally, the latest data shows over 10,000 were killed by an impaired driver. “Over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions have claimed 7 lives and resulted in 203 traffic collisions; ultimately harming 103 of our friends and neighbors,” said Lieutenant James Kirk of the Inglewood Police Department Traffic Division.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes.

Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3

percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol. Everyone should be mindful that if you’re taking medication – whether prescription or over-thecounter— drinking even small amounts of alcohol can greatly intensify the impairment affects.

Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive. The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices.

Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California.

Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life saving role. They can stay upto-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb— all from one screen.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to The Inglewood Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver—Call 9-1-1’.

Police on the Hunt for 3 Escaped Inmates

hree men are being sought after escaping from the maximumsecurity Orange County Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana, on Jan. 22. They are considered dangerous, authorities said.

The escapees—20 year-0ld Jonathan Tieu, Hossein Nayeri, 37, and 43-year-old Bac Duong—reported to the 5am roll call but were not present in the evening. A disturbance in the jail, which delayed the 8pm count, may have been part of a plan to divert attention from the men.

The escape, which authorities say was sophisticated and elaborate, involved cutting through half-inch steel bars and rappelling three floors down from the roof by a makeshift rope made from sheets. It is not

clear yet whether they had help from fellow inmates or jail personnel, but investigators will be looking at video footage.

Tieu, had been held on a $1 million bond since October 2013 on charges of murder, attempted murder and shooting at an inhabited dwelling. His case is believed to be gang-related.

ing at an inhabited dwelling, being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm and other charges The U.S. Marshals Service offered a $30,000 reward on top of $20,000 offered by the FBI for information leading to the trio’s capture.

They were last seen wearing orange jail jumpsuits, Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Hallock said Saturday.

Hossein Nayeri, 37, had been “I want to tell the public: Preheld without bond since Septem- sume that they are armed and do not ber 2014 on charges of kidnap- approach them,” Orange County ping, torture, aggravated mayhem Sheriff Sandra Hutchens said. and burglary.

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Starting A Business Carries Risks, But Franchises Provide a Viable, Vital Alternative

ob searches can be frustrating and deflating for the unemployed, or for anyone seeking new career opportunities.

A trail of online job applications often leads to nowhere. Daily checks on job sites sometimes prove fruitless.

When no one else is hiring, it could be time to consider hiring yourself.

One often-overlooked option for doing that is franchise ownership, an area that has been experiencing tremendous growth since 2012.

“A lot of people get caught up in the mindset that traditional employment is the only career option available to them,” says Pete Gilfillan, a franchise consultant and author of the bestselling book “HIRE YOURSELF: Control Your Own Destiny through Franchise Ownership” (www.hireyourselfbook.com).

“But the old career model is running off the rails for a lot of people. Some of them think about starting their own businesses, but the risks and logistics involved in going into business alone can seem overwhelming. That’s why franchise ownership is so appealing.

You operate your own business, but someone else has already come up with a winning concept, figured out how to make it work, and laid a lot of the groundwork.

“There are still risks, but not nearly as great as those of trying to launch a new business that doesn’t have the name and track record behind it that a franchise does.”

In 2014, there were 770,000 franchised establishments in the United States, according to the International Franchise Association, and that number was projected to grow to 782,000 by the end of 2015.

Many of the most familiar franchises are fast-food restaurants, such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell and KFC.

But franchises exist in nearly every industry imaginable, such as fitness centers, dry cleaners, tutoring services, hotels, furniture stores, florists and tire dealers.

“A lot of people will ask me what the next ‘big thing’ is going to be in franchising,” Gilfillan says, “but I don’t recommend just trying to latch on to what’s trending I advise them to consider what’s important to them, what their skills are, and how they want to spend their working days. Think about those things before you get around to worrying about what’s hot.”

Gilfillan offers these suggestions to help you explore whether a franchise is right for you: • Get past your fears. Even the most qualified and knowledgeable people can experience fear and anxiety when they consider taking the franchise plunge, Gilfillan says. To counter that fear, he suggests identifying your motivation for considering a franchise, because the “why” behind your quest will help you get through the tough moments. Also, do your homework; understanding the actual risks and potential benefits of any investment in your future is an excellent way to allay unreasonable fears.

• Include your family. One of the biggest mistakes you can make when considering a franchise investment is leaving your family out of the process, Gilfillan says. Their daily lives will be impacted and they deserve to be involved in the decision-making process.

• Do a self-assessment. You need to decide whether you’re suited for business ownership, Gilfillan says.

He cites 4 key preliminary questions to consider as you decide: (Continued on page 11)

Get Your Stuff in Order Buying a Home (Part 4 of 4)

By Odest T. Riley, Jr., President, WLM Financial Services

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uying or refinancing a home can be a wonderful time for many people. Either you’re getting into a new home, tapping into the equity in a home you already own or possibly just refinancing your home into a better interest rate. Any way you slice it; these occasions are generally something to celebrate.

However it can also be a time of high stress, if you are a person who is a big procrastinator, failing to get the proper paperwork in order and get it sent over to your real estate professional in a timely matter. It can turn into a never ending email, faxing and signing nightmare.

Most of us really like things to run smoothly and try to avoid high stress situations at all cost, so let’s discuss a few ways to make your life easier when dealing with real estate.

The first thing you want to focus on is getting a list from your real estate professional of all the basic items you are going to need to close your deal. After getting the list, you want to go through and check off as much on-hand info as possible.

Second, you want to make sure everything you have is up to date: check stubs, bank statements, your most recent tax returns and W2s. No, we can’t use your paystubs from January and February in September.

Also be advised that in TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) Laws started October 2015 which no longer allows Real estate professionals to have documents signed and sitting for a long period of time. After being signed

Odest T. Riley, Jr. the clock starts ticking and if the process is not moved along fast enough, you will have to resign and date certain paperwork.

Don’t be afraid to say I don’t have this particular item. Our job is to help you every step of the way, while making the process as simple as possible. Letting your realtor, broker, or agent know early can save you a lot of time in the long run.

At WLM Financial, our goal and my dream is to teach people how to position themselves to be financially free, and with a little bit of hard work you can get there.

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Aqua Staffing 2620 Grant Avenue, Unit B Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Conquest USA 2620 Grant Avenue, Unit B Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Registered Owner: Sheetal Chadha, 2620 Grant Avenue, Unit B, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Registered Owners: Sheetal Chadha and Sachin Chawla, 2620 Grant Avenue, Unit B Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Restoration Family Service Agency 742 N. La Brea Avenue Inglewood, CA 90302 P O Box 4153 Inglewood, CA 90309

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on December 29, 2015

This business is conducted by two individuals. The registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on January 5, 2016

Registered Owner: Christ-Centered Ministries, 742 N. La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on January 21, 2016

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on December 29, 2015.

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Sheetal Chadha and Sachin Chawla, Owners This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 5, 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.

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

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Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) A longtime critic of Mayor Butts and council members complained that the city is a proliferation of dollar stores and that he has seen little progress made. All council members weighed in on his remarks.

In response to the critic, Dotson said, “If you’re going to blame us for the bad things, you’ve gotta give us the good things.” He also announced that his first town hall meeting of the year will take place on Feb. 20 from 10-noon at the First Church of God—now called the Center of Hope.

The church is located at 9550 Crenshaw Blvd. at the corner of Hardy.

Councilman Alex Padilla urged the public to stay informed about developments that are coming beyond the Rams. “Not just the Rams, but also the Market Street development and street projects on Century.”

He slammed the man who said new business development in the city was “nonsense.”

Fired up from a successful town hall meeting, Councilman Franklin said the Jan. 23 gathering was the “most attended meeting” in his career as an Inglewood council member.

“People were excited, the energy was positive,” he said. The meeting featured a presentation by Camp-

bell, which asked the audience to assess if they have enough insurance, a stadium update and remarks by Mayor Butts.

The District 4 councilman noted that the City of Inglewood is experiencing unprecedented success, and read a quote from Moody’s, which said “Inglewood has a solid credit position” and an “A-1 rating.” He thanked Residential Sound Insulation Program Manager Betty Griffin for her dedication in getting 2,000 homes soundproofed against airplane noise. Her and the department’s efforts made Inglewood’s RSI program the best one in the nation last year.

Councilman Eloy Morales noted that in the past 12 years, since he was elected to the council, “The only thing that has changed is the leadership. I have seen opportunities come and go, and we have not done a good job at capitalizing on them. But now there is new leadership. A billionaire (Rams owner Stan Kroenke) doesn’t come in and invest billions of dollars if he thinks it’s an unstable environment.”

Speaking about Mayor Butts, he said, “He’s not the first mayor they have spoken to, he’s just the first one who succeeded.”

Mayor Butts defended his (Continued on page 11)

6 Ways to Talk About Money With Your Family

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hen we think about money, let’s be honest—we’re not talking about just money, but also a host of related consequences and deeply felt emotions, says retirement specialist Lee Stoerzinger.

“Money cuts to the emotional roots of every human issue,” says Stoerzinger, a Certified Financial Planner™, head of Lee Stoerzinger, Inc., (www. leestoerzinger.com) and author of “On The Back Burner.”

“In my years of advising, I’ve come to understand that when we talk about money, we’re layering in fear, spirit and soul. When we strip away the facts and figures, money is all very emotional. We can’t really

Finance Cuts to Our Emotional Roots, Money Professional Says make progress until we understand those emotions. I have found that most people don’t necessarily want to be rich—they just don’t want to be poor. Isn’t that what we all want—security?”

Stoerzinger, who says he began to see money in a new way after adopting two children from Haiti and who has helped streamline adoption efforts for other Haitian children to American families, offers ways adult children may speak to their retired or retiring family members about money.

• Start by appreciating storytelling. We communicate with one another through storytelling, and if you want to learn more about yourself, then listen to your family stories. Don’t be afraid to get your parents

talking —about how they met, their first or worst job, what the economy was like when they were younger, etc.

For many, talk about money is tough because families often are not communicative in general. Get to know your folks better. While you have gotten older and developed your own sense of self, you may be shocked to learn how much you have in common.

Appreciate the stories and try to make for a comfortable environment, such as dinner.

• Be true to your feelings. Let your parents know how you really feel (the good and the not so good).

Your feelings will outlive your parents. Let them out now, while there is time to resolve them. Clear things up and be honest. It’s good

to do some spiritual housekeeping.

• Appreciate their plight and express compassion.

Let them know you recognize the efforts they have made in this world. It’s very powerful to be able to say to someone, “I understand.” Everyone has sins, mistakes, failures, pain and guilt. Though you were not around to observe, your parents endured broken hearts and tough circumstances, too. They did the best they could. Let them know you “get it.” You may not approve of their actions, but you can certainly understand them.

• Be thankful out loud with gratitude. These are, after all, the people who toilet trained you. Thank them for giving you life. Think of

the good times and appreciate the opportunities they provided. Vacations, education, special outings, bicycles, time together, a room of your own—let them know how grateful you are for these things. “I’m willing to bet there were times when you as a child were neither loveable nor available,” Stoerzinger says.

“Their love is ultimately unconditional.”

• Apologize and make amends. We’re all capable of being mean. Whatever it is, take responsibility for your actions. A genuine “I’m sorry” allows two people to talk through a situation. This will be hard, but you won’t regret it. Sometimes it’s better to be kind than right.

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Eye on the City (Continued from page 10) record and the council’s efforts toward making progress in Inglewood: “If you think lightning struck in 2014 and the Forum came, and lightning struck again in 2016, then the Rams came, then you are being a bit delusional. In 11 months, we did 2,000 homes and made sure every Inglewood resident who was eligible had their homes done.

Reserves are at a greater percentage and our surplus surpasses any other city that Moody’s rates. We are being evaluated by billionaires, Moody’s and the Los Angeles Business Journal. I’m proud of this city, even if you’re not.”

Two appointments were made.

Cheryl McClellan will serve on the Housing Commission and Elias Sanchez will serve on the Youth Commission.

When the Job Hunt Stalls…It May Be Time to Hire Yourself (Continued from page 9) 1: Do you have the capital available to invest in a business, whether cash or assets you can easily convert to cash?

2: Do you have proven leadership ability and savvy hiring skills?

3: Are you the kind of cooperative team player who can embrace the plan the franchisor has for your business?

4: Do you have the desire and passion to create a superior experience for customers?

“So many people out there could be valuable contributors to our economy, but they’ve been laid off, forced to retire prematurely, or had their careers derailed in some other way,” Gilfillan says.

“For some, sending out resumes is the only way they know to find work. It’s just the way they always managed their careers. But franchises are an alternative path to professional success and fulfillment many people miss out on simply because they never consider them.”

With more than 20 years of experience as a corporate executive and small business owner, Pete Gilfillan is a matchmaker for entrepreneurs who seek career independence via franchise ownership. He also is author of the Amazon.com bestselling book “HIRE YOURSELF: Control Your Own Destiny through Franchise Ownership” (www.hireyourselfbook.com).

Publisher’s Message (Continued from page 5) would be proud to live in a community that is so highly regarded by the rest of the world.

While it is our right and duty to register legitimate complaints and hold our leaders accountable, that should not be confused with denying the progress that has been made. Maybe, that complainer should trade places with an immigrant from a war-torn, impoverished country. Then he would have something valid to criticize.

6 Ways to Talk About Money With Your Family (Continued from page 10) • Let forgiveness in. Resentment gets us nowhere. Forgiveness is humbling in any relationship, and it helps to say, “I love you so much and I am willing to set aside my pride in order to remain in your company.”

Let’s move on to more important things. Forgiveness keeps us together, even when opinions clash. In the case of profound hurts, forgiveness can be a way to heal and move on.

The pain may never be resolved, but at least we can gather our dignity.

About Lee Stoerzinger Since 1993, Lee Stoerzinger, CFP®, has dedicated his professional life to the study of finance, and to helping people become financially independent. His perspective on “true wealth” involves celebrating what we already have, honoring our commitments and helping those who need it most. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1992 with a bachelor of arts in cumulative finance, Lee began his career as an independent financial representative at his firm, Lee Stoerzinger, Inc., (www. leestoerzinger.com).

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D at e s i n J a n u a ry & F e b r u a ry Through February 13, 2016 5th Annual Black Doll Show Themes for this year’s doll show include “The War Against HIV/ AIDS,” and “Women of the African Diaspora in the Trenches.” Curated

by Dr. Cynthia Davis.

On Saturday, January 9, from 3-5pm, attend a special preview screening of the documentary “Wilhemina’s War,” which will air on PBS later in February 2016. “Wilhemina’s War” focuses on the impact of HIV/AIDS among African American women across generations living in the South through the story of 62 year-old Wilhemina Dixon.

A doll making workshop will be held on January 23, from 2-4.

Create a doll that you can donate to children who have HIV/AIDS. Events will be held at the William Grant Still Arts Center, 2520 S. West View Street, Los Angeles.

For details about all activity times and dates, call (323) 734-1165.

Street, Westchester, 90045 from 8am-1pm. It is located one block east of the 405, La Tierja Blvd. offramp.

The Retreat topic, “50 Shades of Grace” is presented by the well-renown leader, Sister Gretchen Hailer, RSHM. Cost is $15.00. Please RSVP to Kathy Fitzpatrick (310703-2519) or Joyce Holt (310649-5586) by Monday, Feb.8.

Health Coaching Growing Field, Career Choice (Continued from page 3) health coaches to continue to grow, especially among women.

“Women are living longer and searching for ways to take better care of themselves from a preventative and nutritional standpoint,” she says. “Health coaches will provide them the education and accountability they need to achieve their health goals.”

Dr. Diana Hoppe, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, is the founder of Amazing Over 40

Inc. (www.amazingover40.com),a health coaching certification program for women. She also is an author and speaker who has been featured on a number of TV shows, including “Dr. Oz.” Ariela Wilcox has the only agency in the United States teaching doctors, trainers, consultants and coaches how to make a six-figure income from their business models, services, trainings, coaching knowledge and medical practices, and how to set up their own healthcoach network.

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 services, or other resources as needed.

February 13, 2016 Hours for teleconferencing are ev50 Shades of Grace Retreat ery Wednesday from 11am to 2pm.

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