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IUSD Trustee Abruptly Resigns
r. Don Brann, the state-appointed trustee of the Inglewood Unified School District, shocked those attending a special board meeting Monday night with the announcement that he was stepping down. He gave no details about his unexpected resignation and would not respond to interview requests on Tuesday. Brann is the third state-appointed trustee of Inglewood in three years since the school district went into receivership in 2012. In dire financial shape, the district obtained a $55 million loan from the state in exchange for giving up local control. The first trustee, Kent Taylor, resigned after just 2 months in the fall of 2012. Interim administrator LaTanya Kirk-Carter held the position until Dr. Brann took over in July 2013. His contract does not expire until June 2017. No specific timeline was given as to when Brann will leave the district. However, he will remain at the district until a replacement is found. Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, said the
recruitment process will begin immediately. Last month, Brann announced the District’s 2015-16 fiscal year budget will eliminate a structural deficit that has plagued the school system for many years. The deficit was wiped out ahead of schedule—leaving Inglewood Unified on firmer financial footing as the District works to improve under state receivership. “While few held hope that this day would come—especially so soon—my team found a path to follow and balanced the budget,” Dr. Brann said. “We have remained focused not on past practices, but on making improvements today and building a better tomorrow.” However, it still owes the state $28.5 million and cannot not regain local control until the debt is repaid. Now, with Brann’s resignation, it appears, the district will undergo yet another setback.
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Dr. Don Brann “As a major stakeholder in the outcome of the District, the Union requests a major role in the selection of the next State Trustee,” Christopher Graeber, Field Representative for California Professional Employees said in a statement. “Our members work and live in Inglewood and we need to be heard regarding this process.”
Mayor James Butts echoed Graeber’s remarks, and called for community input into the selection of the next trustee, during Tuesday’s council meeting. In May 2014, Brann approved the layoffs of security and maintenance workers to balance the budget. Graeber, who has been a vocal supporter and critic of Brann, said the union hopes to eventually get raises and hire back employees. “Our members and the community felt the major impact when the last two Trustees made major cuts to the safety and cleanliness of the District,” he said. In November 2014 a scathing report by KPCC revealed deplorable conditions at some Inglewood schools, including filth, roaches, exposed wires and other safety violations. A follow up inspection in January found progress had been made. Union leaders said they will meet with the state superintendent of schools this month.
Obama’s Week of Landmark Legislation By Veronica Mackey
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ow! Affirmation of samesex marriage, re-affirmation of Obamacare and support for hard-fought trade legislation all in the same week. It appears President Barack Obama is on a roll. The stars have aligned just in time for July 4th fireworks. Could the timing have been more perfect? On June 26, marriage equality became the law of the land. The Supreme Court affirmed that (Continued on page 2)
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Let Freedom Ring (Continued from page 1) same sex individuals had the right to legally marry in every state. States intent on defying the new law can now be held in contempt of court. “This decision affirms what millions of Americans already believe in their hearts. When all Americans are treated as equal, we are all more free,” Obama said about the ruling. Once again, the president’s Accordable Care Act was challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court, and once again on it was upheld. This week, two Supreme Court cases boosted the president’s legacy by Also this week, the president upholding the government subsi- signed two free trade bills. The dies at the heart of Obama’s health first, known as Trade Promotion care law. Authority (TPA) clears the way
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for Obama to finalize negotiations with 11 other Pacific Rim governments, aiming to establish a freetrade area to compete with China, known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or the TPP. The second is called the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) act, and extends aid to US workers who might lose their jobs as a consequence of free-trade deals. Another trade deal in the works is the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) with Europe. That law gives Congress the right to accept or reject the final agreements, but not to make any changes to them. Talk about alignment. Even Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky)—the man who once vowed to make Obama a (Continued on page 10)
Ridley-Thomas Advocates for Level I Trauma Center in South LA
iven the high incidence of trauma-related deaths in the South Los Angeles area, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will ask county officials to determine how a Level I trauma care center serving South Los Angeles can be restored. Supervisor Ridley-Thomas’ motion, which was adopted by the Board of Supervisors June 30, asks for a comprehensive report to be completed by the fall which will include a timeline detailing how to bring back a Level 1 trauma care center in the area. Level 1 trauma centers have more resources available to provide total care for every aspect of trauma injury, from prevention through rehabilitation. They are also research and teaching facilities. “Ensuring quality trauma care is a priority for me,” said Supervisor Ridley-Thomas. “We need more information and analysis to get a complete picture of the county’s trauma care needs. In particular, the trauma care system must provide intensive services, including
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The new MLK Community Hospital, which is scheduled to open this summer, will have an Emergency Department with 21 beds, staffed 24-hours a day, seven-days a week to treat serious, life-threatening conditions that are not caused by traumatic injuries. “We are now on our way to re-establishing the highest quality trauma care for the residents of Los Angeles County that are most in need,” said Supervisor Ridley-Thomas. “I look forward to the report in the fall so we can Supv. Mark Ridley-Thomas move as quickly as possible on trauma prevention strategies in this effort.” those ‘hot spot’ areas with perDr. Mitchell Katz, Director sistently high trauma mortality of the Department of Health rates.” Services, supported the motion The latest data shows that Los stating that: “We are commitAngeles County as a whole has ted to placing the most extenone of the best trauma care sys- sive resources in the areas that tems in the world, with the overall they are most needed. South LA mortality rate at 3.6 percent well had a level one trauma unit in below the national average of 4.2 the past because of the high rate percent. However, South Los An- of trauma in that section of the geles accounts for 20 percent of county, and we want to restore the trauma-related deaths, while it that capability.” is only 10 percent of Los Angeles County’s population.
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What Consumers Need to Know Before Buying Fireworks
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veryone enjoys fireworks, especially in the festive Fourth of July season. But consumers need to be careful about where they buy their fireworks. The National Council on Fireworks Safety (NCFS) recommends that you only buy consumer fireworks from a licensed store, tent or stand. Never buy fireworks from an individual’s house or from someone on the street. Such devices are likely illegal explosives or professional 1.3G fireworks that can seriously injure you. Consumer fireworks, regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, are packaged in bright colors and have safety warnings on the package. The packaging sets forth the country of origin, which is normally China. Typical consumer fireworks include fountains, cones, sparklers, firecrackers, rockets and multi-tube aerial devices. Illegal explosives are often unpackaged and wrapped in brown paper. They are unlikely to have any safety warnings or place of manufacture. Many of them are
handmade in basements or illicit factories without any quality control. They go by names such as M-80, Quarter Stick or Cherry Bombs. If someone approaches you to sell one of these illegal explosives, politely decline and call your local police department. Professional 1.3G fireworks are legal but only in the hands of a licensed, trained pyro-technician.
These devices are very different than consumer fireworks, are extremely powerful and are not meant for consumer use. The National Council on Fireworks Safety encourages consumers to know their fireworks. Nancy Blogin, President of the National Council on Fireworks Safety says, “Consumers should be aware of where their fireworks
NBC to Donald Trump: “You’re Fired”
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onald Trump, known for giving the axe to those who can’t survive the business game, was himself axed by NBC on Monday. Under intense pressure by Latino groups after making offensive remarks about Mexican immigrants, NBC severed ties with the business mogul. Both the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants, jointly owned by NBC and Trump, will no longer air on the network. The Miss USA pageant is scheduled for July 12, and Miss Universe is scheduled for next January. On Tuesday morning, organizers of Miss USA said “we are disheartened by recent events, but the show will go on.” The event, however, currently has no television broadcaster. Contestants from across the country have been preparing for months for the annual event. Trouble started when Trump, who is running for president as a Republican, expressed his views about immigration at a recent campaign event in Chicago. “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best... They’re sending people who have lots of problems,” Trump said in the speech two weeks ago. “They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime, they’re rapists, and some, I assume, are good people.” The other major television broadcaster of the pageant, Univision,
Donald Trump canceled it last week due to Trump’s involvement. It is unclear whether NBC will seek to sell its stake in the Miss Universe Organization to Trump, acquire Trump’s stake from him, or seek another buyer. Its relationship with “Celebrity Apprentice” will continue, as Trump ceased his involvement with the reality show during his presidential bid. After pulling the plug on the pageants, NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast, responded with this statement: “At NBC, respect and dignity for all people are cornerstones of our values. Due to the recent derogatory statements by Donald Trump regarding immigrants, NBCUniversal is ending its business relationship
with Mr. Trump.” Politically, the incident created opportunity for other candidates to comment on the immigration issue and condemn Trump’s derogatory statements. That opportunity, however, seems to have been lost. “People who could have spoken out did not speak out,” Felix Sanchez, Chairman and Co-Founder of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts said. “Why didn’t Jeb Bush, whose wife and children are Mexican, not speak out…Why didn’t Hilary Clinton be stronger on this? Where was Bernie Sanders on this?” He added that the Latino community is “fed up with being the scapegoat of the Republican party.” CNN Senior Media Correspondent Brian Stelter said, “A lot of candidates don’t want to take Trump seriously (as a candidate). They did not want to give him oxygen.” Trump has had short term presidential bids in the last two elections, and pulled out each time before the debates. In true Trumpian style, the business leader tried to make it appear that the split was the best thing ever. However, it does have an effect on his bottom line. Trump announced that he is suing the broadcaster for $500 million. His involvement with NBC dates back more than a decade. NBCUniversal had no comment on the lawsuit possibility.
come from; only buy from licensed stores, stands and tents.” Nancy also says, “A designated shooter should prepare a shooting area, carefully read the label of each firework and understand exactly what the firework will do and refrain from consuming alcohol. Planning makes for a safe and fun backyard fireworks display.” In Inglewood, Safe and Sane Fireworks is the only licensed company recognized by the city. There are 22 locations in the city to purchase Safe and Sane. Part of the proceeds from these fireworks sales supports youth development programs. Fireworks that shoot more than 6 feet into the air are illegal. To report illegal fireworks in the City of Inglewood, call (310) 482-8771. Consumer fireworks, when used in accordance with the instructions and safety warnings, are very safe. For a full list of consumer fireworks safety tips and a safety video, please visit www.Fireworks Safety.org.
Obama Announces Change to Overtime Rule
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mployers will no longer be able to bypass overtime pay for lowwage earners, thanks to new labor regulations. President Barack Obama announced new rules on Monday that will require businesses to pay millions of additional American workers overtime wages. “In this country, a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay,” Obama wrote in an op-ed for The Huffington Post. “That’s at the heart of what it means to be middle class in America.” Obama first proposed the overtime change last March. However, the Labor Department missed its deadline. The long-awaited regulation would make all salaried workers who earn less than $970 per week, roughly $50,440 per year, automatically eligible to earn overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours a week. The cutoff under existing rules is around $23,660 per year. The move could raise pay for nearly 5 million American workers and is a central part of a White House push launched last year to reduce income inequality. The American Federation of Teachers welcomed the Department of Labor’s long-overdue proposal to change the overtime rule to include millions more American workers. “Overtime pay is a basic workplace (Continued on page 11)
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Eye on the City
Another Reward Offered for Murder Conviction
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fter a brief presentation and taking care of city business, Mayor James Butts and the Inglewood Council continued efforts to bring justice to a fallen resident. But first, Gloria Gray, President of the West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) Board, gave a presentation about the California drought issue, and explained what her agency does. WBMWD sells water to 17 cities including Inglewood. “We are a wholesale water agency. We sell water directly and serve about 900,000 constituents from West Hollywood to Carson,” Gray said. She noted that: • 82% of the state is in an exceptional drought situation • Inglewood is one of the low usage cities. It has reduced water usage by 12%; the state goal is 25%. • One of the main water sources for Southern California is the Colo-
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An initiative by Councilman Alex Padilla to name a community within his District 2 got full support of the council. The area, proposed by a group of residents, will now be called La Tijera Village. It is bounded by La Cienega Boulevard on the west, Centinela Avenue on the south, North La Brea Boulevard on the east, and West 64th Street on the north. “I want to thank the neighbors (who were) instrumental in putting Inglewood City Council this together,” Padilla said. “They rado River. West Basin is looking popular. Through this program, went and knocked on the doors. I for more local control. home and business owners are of- am happy to list that area as La Ti“We are in a 4-year drought, fered rebates to change their grassy jera Village.” we must respond with behavior- landscapes into ocean-friendly garThe council also approved a al change, not just respond to the dens. Those who remove their grass sales agreement related to a Citydrought,” Gray said. To help resi- and replace it with plants are offered owned parking lot located on the dents become more water-conser- $3 per square foot for turf removal.” south side of Redondo Boulevard, vative, West Basin offers programs Interested Inglewood residents west of Long Street; participasuch as high-efficiency toilets and can take advantage of the programs tion in WBMWDs Ocean Friendly rebates for turf removal. Because by calling (310) 217-2411 or going Demonstration Gardens Program; most water use occurs outside the online to www.westbasin.org. Fund- and authorization for the City’s home (and contributes most to wa- ing for these programs go quickly, so After School Recreation Program (Continued on page 5) ter bills), turf removal is extremely residents should not delay.
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Independent Redistricting Panel Perfect for Independence Day
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ust in time for Independence Day, California voters won a huge victory this week. The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the use of independent redistricting commissions to draw election districts for members of Congress. The ruling, which will affect voters in California and Arizona, means politicians can no longer draw their own district lines to keep themselves and their friends in office. Three years ago, Arizona’s Republican lawmakers sued in federal court seeking to overturn the amendment, saying the Constitution reserved this power to “the legislature thereof,” and this authority may not be taken away. Arizona’s Republican Legislature went to court to challenge the decision of their voters, but could not get it passed through the high court. The 5-4 decision handed down by the Supreme Court said the Constitution did not prevent states from removing power from elected officials and giving it to a nonpartisan board. With regard to the decision, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said the Constitution allows generous guidelines to states to decide on their own election rules. States like Arizona and California may rely on “direct democracy,” which means voters get to decide. Justices John Roberts, Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas and Samuel A.
Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly Alito Jr. voted against the independent panel. In 2008, California voters passed the Voters First Act and transferred the responsibility for drawing political boundaries for the state senate, assembly and Board of Equalization from the state Legislature to a newly formed Citizens Redistricting Commission. In 2010 voters passed the Voters First for Congress Act, adding congressional districts to the commission’s responsibilities. While the decision is not as sweeping as other news this week— such as the Supreme Court upholding same-sex marriage—it does bolster voting rights. It is no secret that conservative law makers have passed laws in recent years aimed at disenfranchising voters who are elderly, young and of color. Allow-
ing these same politicians to decide who gets to vote, and in what district only makes it harder to enforce voter fairness. The Supreme Court ruling is another way to uphold the Constitution which guarantees one person, one vote. So people not only have the right to vote, but the right to be repre-
sented by those within their own communities. So this Independence Day, California voters gained another layer of independence—a nonpartisan commission who will help insure fair representation in Congress. Another victory for democracy. Happy 4th!
Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) to be held on Inglewood Unified School District property. The Inglewood Police Department got the green light to use $120,000 for expenditures related to law enforcement and to temporarily relocate the Police Communications Center due to renovation. Public Works will get up to $120,000 for asphalt concrete. A contract was awarded to soundinsulate 36 homes. A public hearing was set for July 28, 2015 at 7pm, pertaining to delinquent refuse and sewer accounts scheduled for direct property tax assessment. The Inglewood community is still shaken up over the heinous murder of beloved resident, Robert Hollis. The 75 year-old resident who was legally blind was found dead, decapitated on June 18. His head is still missing. His former wife Norma Hollis thanked Mayor Butts for his initiative offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to
the arrest and conviction of Hollis’ murderer(s). Police have not made any public statements since the murder occurred. “Due to the viciousness of this crime, and the fact that he was a senior and blind and could not defend himself, we intend to support this family and bring justice in this case, and we intend to let people know that this will not be tolerated,” Butts said. Councilman George Dotson thanked Gloria Gray for her “wonderful report.” He also congratulated all who graduated from the CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) program. CERT trains civilian volunteers to help fellow residents during disasters. Councilman Padilla commented on the progress being made to city streets. “It’s so nice to drive down the streets and have them look beautiful. My compliments to Public Works Director Louis Atwell.” Padilla and Councilman Ralph Franklin reminded everyone that
Safe and Sane fireworks are the only ones that are legal in Inglewood. If fireworks are going higher than 6 feet into the air they are illegal. “There are 22 Safe and Sane fireworks stands approved by the City of Inglewood. I encourage you to patronize them as they help support youth activities,” Franklin said. To report illegal fireworks, call (310) 412-8771. All council members congratulated Margaret Evans, who was in the audience, for winning a seat on the Inglewood School Board. Butts had more to say about the reward offered for Hollis’ murderer(s). “Ordinarily police come to us with a reward. In this case, the council came. This was a senior citizen in his own home. He was in the latter stages of glaucoma. We hope this reward will lead to the arrest, apprehension and conviction of those responsible. But if it doesn’t, we have made a commitment.” Last week the council approved two rewards--$25,000 each—for the identification, apprehension and conviction of those responsible for kill-
ing Christopher Palmer and Crystal Crawford. The gesture led to the question: “How effective are rewards in capturing murder suspects?” A $50,000 reward is not enough, Ray Davis said, to keep an informant safe from retaliation. Personal safety could require relocating and starting a new life. “But I understand you need to offer that,” he said. “If ever there was any reward paid out anywhere where it worked that’s enough for me to say, it’s worth a try. The amount—we could never offer enough—but leaders have to make decisions and it’s never easy to offer one over another. All lives are valuable,” Councilman Eloy Morales said. On another note, Butts told the public that Dr. Don Brann, Inglewood Unified School District Trustee, resigned on Monday. “We feel it is very important for the community to provide input on the qualities needed (for the next trustee),” he said. The meeting was closed in memory of Robert Hollis.
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Do You Want a Math Whiz or a Basketball Wunderkind? cience is moving toward designer babies, but the ethics must be sorted out, scientist
says. Ethical warning bells went off in April when Chinese researchers reported they had experimented with 85 defective human embryos to try to alter genes in every cell without otherwise damaging the DNA. They failed. In most cases the genes were not altered at all, and in the few cases where the scientists managed to alter the genes, there were problems. Even though the researchers had no plans to produce a live baby, their work once again raised the issue of how soon science will be able to engineer designer babies and, just as importantly, whether doing so is ethical. “Science is moving at such a rapid pace that society can’t put off much longer deciding what it thinks about the concept,” says Peter Schattner, a scientist and author of the book “Sex, Love and DNA: What Molecular Biology Teaches Us About Being Human” (www.peterschattner.com). “Abortion has long been a challenging and controversial issue, but with our increased ability to use fetal DNA to glimpse into the potential child’s future, the moral issues have multiplied.” As science progresses, parents may be able to choose a child based not just on the sex, but on such criteria as a child’s likelihood of excelling in sports or mathematics. That’s when the “should they” questions will become ever more
pressing, Schattner says, and several scenarios could be raised that society must face. Among them: • DNA testing is less expensive than it once was. As a result, more genetic conditions are being screened in newborn babies. In 1995, five conditions generally were included in those screens. A decade later, many states were testing for 24 or more. Before long, a whole-genome DNA screening will be less expensive than individual genetic tests. But what should be done with that data? Should parents know every potential health condition a child could face throughout his or her entire life? “You also need to think about the wishes of the children,” Schattner says. “As they grow into adulthood, are they going to want to know everything about their genetic makeup?” • Prenatal DNA data already lets prospective parents know whether a child will be born with Down syndrome or Tay-Sachs disease. Some parents choose abortions in those
cases. But as science’s understanding of DNA improves, those parents may soon be able to learn more than just whether a future child will face a devastating disease or condition. Medical professionals will be able to tell them whether their yet-to-be-born child will be affected by less severe disabilities, such as a hearing impairment or moderate intellectual disability. How will parents and society use that information? • An ultrasound examination usually can reveal the sex of a child by week 12 or 13 of the pregnancy. DNA-based sex determination soon will be able to reveal that information as early as week seven. But that’s not the end of the story for any parents who might want to select their child’s sex. By combining prenatal genetic testing with in vitro fertilization, it soon will be possible to select fetuses without requiring an abortion. “The temptation to play God and choose a child on the basis of a variety of
nonmedical considerations may become too strong for some parents,” Schattner says. “The potential consequences are disturbing.” Society as a whole needs to understand the implications, he says, because science won’t be able to provide all the answers. “Science can only address questions of what is,” Schattner says. “In contrast, questions about what should or shouldn’t be are moral or ethical questions, and science can never answer them. “But by understanding more fully the scientific questions about how the world is, we are in a better position to make societal and personal decisions that are in line with the moral and ethical beliefs we hold.” Peter Schattner (www.peterschattner. com) is a scientist, educator and writer with 30 years of research experience in molecular biology, genetics, biomedical instrumentation and physics. He is a recipient of the Technical Innovation Award from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Schattner received his doctorate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology under Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg and has held research and teaching positions at the University of California, California State University and Stanford Research Institute. He is the author of numerous scientific articles and reviews, as well as the textbook “Genomes, Browsers and Databases.” His latest book, “Sex, Love and DNA: What Molecular Biology Teaches Us About Being Human” is his first book for non-scientists.
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overnor Jerry Brown signed into law a controversial vaccine bill Tuesday that will impose one of the strictest school immunizations laws in the country. The bill requires mandatory vaccinations for most children in public schools, in a move to end exemptions from state vaccine laws based on religious or other personal beliefs. In a statement from Governor Brown he states, “The science is clear that vaccines dramatically protect children against a number of infectious and dangerous diseases” he said, “While it’s true that no medical intervention is without risk, the evidence shows that immunization powerfully benefits and protects the community.” The Senate approved the legislation on a 24-14 vote. California now joins Mississippi and West Virginia with such strict vaccine requirements in place. The legislation allows children
Republicans and some Democrats have come to their defense, asserting that the state is eliminating informed consent and trampling on parental rights. Despite fervent pushback, the bill passed both the Senate and the Assembly with bipartisan support. The Senate on Monday voted on changes made to the bill in the Assembly that make it easier to obtain medical exemptions. The amendment would allow doctors to use a family’s medical history as an evaluating factor. The bill authors also agreed to establish a grandfather clause, allowing students who currently claim with physician-confirmed medi- the governor believes that vaccina- a personal belief exemption to cal conditions such as allergies and tions are a major health benefit and maintain it until their next vaccine immune-system deficiencies to be that the bill would be “closely con- checkpoint. excused from immunization. sidered.” The bill was introduced following A spokesman for Gov. Brown last Senate Bill 277 has faced heated an outbreak of measles at Disneyweek stopped short of saying that opposition from parents who have land that ultimately infected more the governor would sign the bill. held large protests at the Capitol than 150 people. Spokesman Evan Westrup said that in recent weeks. Both legislative Source: KRON4.com
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Fireworks in Inglewood By Anne Cheek La Rose
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very year fireworks stands go up around our city. They sell Safe & Sane fireworks which are legal in Inglewood. However, Safe & Sane is not good enough for a lot of folks. They lay in a supply of illegal fireworks and give the rest of us a light and sound show way ahead of July 4th—some folks just can’t wait! These off-holiday explosions do nothing more than bother the daylights out of the rest of us and scare our pets. Over the years, I have been told by many, many residents that they want these stands gone. I can’t say I disagree. The fireworks stands are run by non-profit organizations and this is, for most, their major fundraiser. My friends at the Inglewood BlackHawks Minor League football team were kind enough to share their fireworks operation with me. This is their fourth year with a stand. All organizations are chosen by the City through a committee pro-
Anne Cheek La Rose cess. The committee is made up of fire, police, and elected officials. Inglewood has a total of 25 permits available each year and this year only 22 permits were issued. Research is done on each organization before a permit is issued and the paramount objective is an emphasis on serving the youth of Inglewood;
organizations must show that they are invested in our community. The BlackHawks give a scholarship to a high school athlete to help pay for college. Tony Reid, coach of the BlackHawks, knows well that need. They also host Inglewood Day at a game each year. The BlackHawks stand this year is in the Ralphs parking lot at Centinela/La Brea. The stands across Inglewood are open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 10pm. The big push comes on Friday when stands are open 10am to 11pm and Saturday, the 4th, 9am until they sell out. The price range of Safe & Sane fireworks is $5-$500 and the average sale is $50. On Friday, the Blackhawks will be doing some giveaways—hats, t-shirts, and game tickets for their customers. All stands pay $350 for the permit, a refundable $275 deposit to ensure the site is clean when they leave, and 10% of their profits to
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alsh-Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC) will be installing framing for a new bridge over Century Blvd. between Aviation Blvd. and Bellanca Ave. This will require nightly full closures of westbound and then eastbound traffic on Century Blvd.
Westbound detour: • Right at Aviation Blvd. or La Cienega Blvd. • Left at Arbor Vitae St. • Left at Airport Blvd. • Right on Century Blvd. Eastbound detour: • Left on Airport Blvd. • Right on Arbor Vitae St. This work is scheduled to take • Right on Aviation Blvd. two weeks and the closures will be • Left on Century Blvd. implemented one direction at a time. The exact start date is still pending, however, the westbound closure may begin as early as July 6, 2015 followed by the eastbound closure the next week. Once work begins, Century Blvd. will be closed from 11pm to 6 am, Monday through Friday, weather permitting, for 2 weeks.
Access to emergency responders will be maintained. Pedestrians will be rerouted to a safe area outside of the construction zone. Construction Notices can also be found at www.metro.net/crenshaw. For live traffic condition around construction sites please visit http:// quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
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the Fireworks Fund to finance the research of organizations. The BlackHawks are anticipating sales around $15,000 before paying for the fireworks. There is a City resolution authorizing fireworks booths going back to 1986. Another resolution was issued in 2004 to update the system used. I’m told cities constantly grapple with the question of allowing these stands and the use of fireworks. If Inglewood is going to continue to allow these stands—and it looks as if they are—a sign should be posted of who is operating the stands. While visiting a couple of stands, I saw buyers shopping the organization before making a purchase. We are the fireworks sales oasis in this part of the county and have been for many years—neither LA City nor LA County in unincorporated areas allows fireworks. In my opinion—and I’m sure this will not (Continued on page 11)
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Assists Job Seekers, Employers and Youth Through Government-Funded Programs
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or more than 30 years, the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) has administered employment and training programs for LA County’s South Bay Area. Within the 11 cities serviced (Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Lomita and Torrance), the SBWIB accomplishes its goals through partnerships with local committees handling business and economic development, One-Stop locations, performance and evaluation, as well as a Youth Development Council. Through workforce investment funds, the SBWIB offers dislocated workers with free training programs and jobsearching resources. Job-searching equipment, as well as seminars, workshops and job placement assistance are available at the four One-Stop Business & Career Centers (Gardena, Inglewood, Carson and Torrance – effective 7/14/15). The SBWIB assists businesses through an innovative Rapid Response Program geared towards layoff aversion. Parker Hannifin Corporation’s Carson facility is a recent success story. An initial meeting revealed that nearly 60 employees lacked sufficient English skills and were facing potential layoff. A layoff aversion plan was formulated that resulted in the SBWIB approaching a local adult school partner to assess the employees’ Eng-
lish skill levels and set up on-site training. Since September, the affected employees have been attending Business English classes three days a week with several of those individuals now being considered for promotions. Recruitment assistance, pre-screening of applicants, On-The-Job training and Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) are other programs available to local companies and small businesses. The SBWIB also prepares youth for entry into the workforce by emphasizing education and services that promote relevant workplace skills and experiences leading to industry-recognized credentials and career pathway employment, including apprenticeships. Special emphasis is aimed at the reengagement of disconnected youth through intervention and prevention services. The SBWIB is one of the highest performing Workforce Investment Boards (WIB) in the state and is often recognized by the California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB) for its achievements. Continuous collaborations with business, economic development, education, government, labor and community organizations, helps the SBWIB provide a dynamic, efficient and effective workforce development system, ensuring a skilled workforce and vibrant economy in the South Bay Area.
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Tax Rate on Gasoline Drops in Time for 4th of July Weekend
Consumer Group Wants Payday Lenders More Accountable
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he California State Board of Equalization (BOE) has announced the state excise tax on gasoline will drop by six cents per gallon on July 1, 2015. This will lower the excise tax rate from 36 cents to 30 cents per gallon. The Board approved the six cent tax rate reduction at its February 2015 meeting. The 30 cent per gallon rate will remain in effect until June 30, 2016. While Californians will pay less in state excise tax on gasoline start-
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ing July 1st, this may not necessarily translate to lower overall prices at the pump. Other factors, such as world crude oil prices and supply and demand, also affect gasoline prices. “These annually changing rates can be confusing for California drivers,” said BOE Chairman Jerome E. Horton. “I look forward to a productive special legislative session where hopefully a more stable funding source for transpor(Continued on page 10)
he Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) has filed a public comment on urgently needed rules proposed by the California Department of Business Oversight (DBO) that would require payday lenders to follow California law by prohibiting the use of electronic transfers and debit cards in payday transactions. The rules would also create a new real-time electronic database to enforce existing law requirements that borrowers take out only one loan at a time. The DBOs proposals will limit payday lender practices only to those activities actually authorized under the law and give DBO a real-time database that it needs to enforce existing provisions of California law: the ‘one-loan-ata time’ requirement. While this would be a positive step, taking out even one loan at a time creates perilous debt traps for borrowers, said CRL Senior Policy and Enforcement Strategy Counsel Caryn Becker.
Many payday lenders, particularly those offering loans via the Internet, do not require borrowers to submit paper checks that are required in current law for each transaction. These lenders rely exclusively on electronic debits from a borrower’s account, which are not authorized under current law. DBOs proposals, if implemented, will hold all licensed lenders to the specific requirements of the law. The comment comes one week after DBO released updated data on the payday lending industry. The data shows the industry is still growing. Payday lending activity increased from 2013 to 2014. In 2014, the total dollar amount of payday loans increased 6.6% from 2013, to $3.38 billion. The number of payday loan transactions also rose 2% to 12,407,422. “We are alarmed that the payday lending industry continues to grow in California,” Becker said. “The toll payday lenders take on our (Continued on page 10)
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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Mayor and Council Members of the City of Inglewood have scheduled a public
hearing The Mayor and input Council of the2015-2016 City of Inglewood havePlan. scheduled a public to receive on Members the Fiscal Year Annual Action The Annual hearing to receive input on therecommendations Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan. TheBlock Annual Action Plan includes funding for the Community Development Action includes funding recommendations for the Community Development Grant Plan (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Program. Block All Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Partnership Act on (HOME) Program. All interested persons may appear before Investment the City Council and be heard this matter. interested persons may appear before the City Council and be heard on this matter. Date: Tuesday, JulyJuly 14, 2015 14, 2015 Date: Tuesday, Time: 7:007:00 P.M.P.M. Time: Place: City City Hall Hall Place: Inglewood Inglewood CityCity Council Chambers, 9th Floor Council Chambers, 9th Floor OneOne Manchester Boulevard Manchester Boulevard Inglewood, California 9030190301 Inglewood, California SUMMARYOF OF THE THE FY ACTION PLAN SUMMARY FY 2015-2016 2015-2016ANNUAL ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
City of Inglewood Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Consolidated Plan Statement of Objectives and Use of Funds Community Development Block Grant: $1,365,133 $1,744,000 $2,000,000 $5,109,133
CDBG Public Services CDBG Public Services Senior Nutrition Program Fair Housing Counseling Lockhaven/Center Park Siminski Park Rogers Parks Total CDBG Public Services
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2015-2016 Allocation $107,470 $58,000 $13,100 $13,100 $13,100 $204,770
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PublicWorks WorksDepartment Department –– Public Public Infrastructure Infrastructure Improvements Improvements Public CDBGNon-Public Non-Public Services Services 2015-2016 Allocation Allocation CDBG 2015-2016 $417,468 StreetReconstruction Reconstruction -- Public Public Works Works $417,468 Street $214,468 SidewalkReconstruction Reconstruction -- Public Public Works Works $214,468 Sidewalk $631,936 Total CDBG CDBG Non-Public Non-Public Services Services $631,936 Total
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Parks,Recreation, Recreation, and and Library Library Department Department –– Public Public Infrastructure Infrastructure Improvements Improvements Parks, CDBGNon-Public Non-Public Services Services 2012-2013 Carryover Carryover CDBG 2012-2013 EdwardVincent VincentPark Park Artificial Artificial Turf Turf Installation Installation 1,744,000 Edward $$ 1,744,000 TotalInfrastructure Infrastructure Improvements Improvements 1,744,000 Total $$ 1,744,000
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This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 23, 2015. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Regina Vartanova, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 23, 2015 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original July 2, 9, 16, 23,2015 ITO0422301069 Inglewood Today
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The Annual Action PlanPlan for the of Inglewood serves asas thethe grant The Annual Action for City the City of Inglewood serves grantapplication applicationtotothe the United States Department Housingand andUrban Urban Development Development (HUD) federally United States Department of of Housing (HUD)forforitsits federally fundedgrant grant programs. programs. All funds funds will moderatefunded will be be used usedtotobenefit benefitvery-low, very-low,lowlow-and and moderateincome persons in the City of Inglewood. The City of Inglewood wishes to encourage income persons in the City Inglewood. The City of Inglewood wishes to encourage comments from from very-low, very-low, lowlow- and and moderate-income from those comments moderate-incomepersons, persons,particularly particularly from those persons living living in neighborhoods thethe funds areare proposed to betoused. The City persons neighborhoodswhere where funds proposed be used. ThewillCity take appropriate actions to encourage the participation of all its residents, including will take appropriate actions to encourage the participation of all its residents, including personswho whoare arenon-English non-English speaking, due to to disability, or who persons speaking,who whohave havelimited limitedmobility mobility due disability, or who arevisually visuallyor orhearing hearing impaired. impaired. The The following available funding are followingsummary summaryhighlights highlightsthe the available funding levels for each of the funding categories: levels for each of funding categories:
2015-2016 Allocation 2014-2015 Carryover CDBG/Section 108 Proceeds on Account Total CDBG Resources
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Let Freedom Ring (Continued from page 2) “one-term president”— supported the trade deals. “It was an accomplishment for the country, an important accomplishment,” McConnell told a Louisville business group. He added, “I would love to see President Obama, here in the
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY PLAN AND PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
The Housing Authority of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. to consider approval of the Annual Plan (Plan) FY 2015-2016 (Plan) and 5-Year Streamlined Plan. Copies of the Plans are available for public review at the Inglewood Main Library and the Housing Authority offices at One Manchester Boulevard, Suite 750. All interested persons may appear before the Inglewood Housing Authority and be heard with reference to this matter.
Petitioner: Axel A. Munoz, Case No. SS028268, 2242 20th St., Apt. 4, Santa Monica, CA 90405, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse, to change his name.
AVISO PÙBLIC PLAN DE LA AUTORIDAD PÙBLICA Y VIVIENDA E AUDENCIA PÙBLICA La Agencia de Viviendas de la Ciudad de Inglewood, California, tenera su audencia pùblica el 14 de July del año 2015 a las 7:00 de la tarde para considerer aprovar el plan annual para el año fiscal FY 20152016 (Plan) and the 5-Year Streamlined Plan. Copias del plans estan disponibles para ser repasadas en la Biblioteca Principal Y tambien en la oficina de Vivenda de La Ciudad de Inglewood, One Manchester Boulevard, Suite 750, Inglewood, California 90301. Todas las personas interesadas pueded aparecer antes La Agencia de Viviendas de la Ciudad de Inglewood e ser escuchadas referente a este asunto.
last year and a half of his term, help us tackle the mega-issues confronting our future.” Having already paved the groundwork to repair the decades-old rift with Cuba, Obama said on Wednesday the United States and Cuba will reopen embassies in each other’s capitals this month, fully restoring diplomatic relations. Full restoration is expected to occur by July 20. “This is what change looks like,” Obama said about the embassy agreement. Perhaps what appears as luck is more a matter of the natural ebb and flow of running a country. After a seeming eternity of struggling and fighting (some-
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
FROM: Axel A. Munoz TO: Ivanov Ramses A. Munoz THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on July 10, 2015, 8:30 am, Dept K, Room A203, 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.
times with members of his own party), the President finally gets a break, then another. From January 2014 to January 2015, the president experienced his lowest approval rating ever—averaging a little over 42 percent. Now in just one week, his rating has shot up to over 50 percent. All of these victories spell freedom: freedom to marry who you want, the right to affordable health care, freedom against unequal trade deals and the right to compete more effectively with China, and the eventual freedom to visit and do business with Cuba. Let freedom ring. Happy Independence Day.
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Copies of the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan will be available for public review Copies of the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan will be available for public review on Julyof14, 2013 in the City Clerk’s Office, the Inglewood Public Library and the City of Copies Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Plan Public will beLibrary available public review on July 14,the 2013 in the City Clerk’s Office, theAction Inglewood andfor City of Inglewood web site www.cityofinglewood.org. you wish to receive a copy ofthe the Plan, on July 14,web 2013 the City Clerk’s Office,IfIfthe Public Library andPlan, the City Inglewood siteinwww.cityofinglewood.org. youInglewood wish to receive a copy of the
of Inglewood web site www.cityofinglewood.org. If you wish to receive a copy of the Plan, need a special accommodation due to a disability, or have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department CDBG Division at (310) 412-8844, or send a FAX request to (310) 330-5756. You can also contact the CDBG Division via mail at the following address: City of Inglewood, Attn: CDBG Division – 7th Floor, One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301. All requests for accommodation must be received no less than 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing. In the event that the City Council meeting of July 14, 2015 is not held, or is concluded prior to this public hearing agenda item being considered, this public hearing will be automatically continued to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Publication date: July 2, 2015 and July 9, 2015
Tax Rate for Gasoline Drops in Time for 4th of July (Continued from page 9) state, particularly on lowto moderate-income communities, is high. Every dollar of the billions paid to payday lenders in 2014 is a dollar a Californian was not able to spend in their community, to put toward helping their family, or to invest in their future.”
While the proposed DBO rules would be a step in the right direction of enforcing existing law, CRL continues to call on the California legislature to enact a 36% interest rate cap to end the debt trap. According to recent polling, there is strong, bipartisan support for reining in abusive payday lenders.
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Customer Group Wants Payday Lenders More Accountable (Continued from page 9) tation projects can be identified and greater clarity provided to taxpayers at the pump.” The BOE is tasked with annually adjusting the state excise tax rate on gasoline by March 1st of each year, after passage of 2010 laws known as the
“fuel tax swap.” The new laws lowered the statewide sales tax rate on gasoline to 2.25 percent and raised the excise tax rate so that the total amount of tax revenue generated is equal to what would have been generated had the sales and use tax and excise rates remained unchanged. The excise tax rate for the coming fiscal year is based on estimates of the projected
average price of gasoline and number of gallons to be purchased. The difference between the projected and actual revenue collected from the prior fiscal year is then subtracted from the coming year projection to arrive at the upcoming rate. Visit our http://www. boe.ca.gov for more information.
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D at e s i n J U ly – Sep t e m b e r July 25-August 2, 2015 Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 The 2015 Special Olympics World Games will be the largest sports and humanitarian event anywhere in the world. The Opening Ceremony, to be held July 25, 2015 in the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, is expected to attract 80,000 spectators. Sports competitions taking place throughout the Games are open to the public and free to attend. For more information about the 2015 Special Olympics World Games, visit http://www.LA2015.org. Through August 21, 2015 Inglewood Summer Day Camp Are you ready for summer? The City of Inglewood is offering great
Obama Announces Change in Overtime Rule (Continued from page 3) right that should be afforded to all employees,” the organization said in a statement. “By raising the threshold beyond the current cutoff of $455 a week, millions of Americans will once again have their time above and beyond their regular work hours recognized. At the same time, the new rule provides a disincentive to squeezing current employees to work more or to work in hospitable hours.” The new rules will be subject to a public comment period and could take effect in 2016. Business groups and Republicans in Congress, though, oppose the change. GOP members of the House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing earlier this month to blast the rules. But the president has the backing of Democrats and labor unions, who have urged the administration to raise the overtime threshold as high as it can.
summer day camp experiences for youth ages 3-14. There are two sessions: June 29-July 24, 2015 and July 27-August 21, 2015. Camps will be held at Lockhaven Community Center, 11125 Doty Avenue; Siminski Park, 9717 Inglewood Avenue; Rogers Park, 400 West Beach Avenue; and Darby Park, 3400 West Arbor Vitae. Programs include Kiddie Camp designed for kids 3 to 5. Camp Discovery and Fun and Fitness are for youth ages 6-14. For details and registration information, visit www.cityofinglewood.org.
June 24 and close on Monday, September 7, 2015. The park is located at Centinela Avenue, just north of Florence Avenue. The swim program includes lessons for youth and adults, lap swimming, parent and me swimming, adult water aerobics and family swim nights. Costs range from $1 to $15 for Inglewood residents. Non-residents pay $20. For more information, and specific times, call (310) 412-8750.
center is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm. There is a 30-minute free session to introduce parents to the program. Interested parents can call and schedule their free session at (310) 412-8750 or email funphonics48@yahoo.com.
Get Fit at the Mall BFit offers you ways to get fit, have fun and live your life to the fullest. Join us for amazing free fitness classes at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza every week. Classes held on the Macy’s Bridge include: Zumba Ongoing every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30pm; Phonetic Reading Center Cardio Kickboxing every Thursday Johnny Can Read Phonics Center from 7:00-8:00pm and Yoga every Through September 7, 2015 in Inglewood invites families with 5 Saturday from 10:00-11:00am. Swimming at Edward Vincent and 6 year-olds to practice their readPark The Edward Vincent Jr. Park ing skills and go well beyond their pool will open on Wednesday, grade levels in 30 to 60 days. The
Fireworks in Inglewood (Continued from page 7) be a popular statement with many – we should not allow fireworks in Inglewood. Aside from not enhancing our image, it makes it almost impossible for police to locate and stop the use of illegal fireworks. I also think we should bring back the big city sponsored fireworks event in Vincent Park. I believe it would cut down on the individual use of fireworks, legal and illegal. This is another thing I hear from residents around town. So for now, keep a watchful eye; this is an especially dry year and sparks from fireworks do travel. Enjoy your holiday.
Allstate Agency Owner Billy Campbell Honored Named Premier Agency for 2014
As a business leader and involved citizen in the Inglewood area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Billy Campbell has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014. This designation is being presented to Billy Campbell for outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of his agency’s work. Billy Campbell’s agency is located at 2300 W Manchester Blvd. in Inglewood and can be reached at (323) 750-1777 or http://agents.allstate.com/billy-campbell-inglewood-ca.html.
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Congratulations to the Inglewood Unified School District Class of 2015!
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eniors from City Honors College Preparatory Academy, Morningside High School and Inglewood High School earned their diplomas during three moving commencement ceremonies held Thursday, June 18 at Los Angeles Southwest College. Our seniors have made us proud! The Class of 2015 includes Gates-Millennium, Southern California Edison and Women in Entertainment scholars, along with many other recipients of competitive scholarship awards. This year’s graduates will move on to attend prestigious four-year colleges and universities across the country, including: Alabama State University Alaska Pacific University Bethune-Cookman University Biola University California Lutheran University California State Polytechnic University, Pomona CSU Bakersfield CSU Channel Islands CSU Chico CSU Dominguez Hills CSU Fresno CSU Long Beach CSU Los Angeles CSU Monterey Bay CSU Northridge CSU Sacramento Clark Atlanta University Concordia University Cornell University Culinary Institute of America Howard University Humboldt State University Loyola Marymount University Marymount California University Mt. St. Mary’s University Northern Arizona University Oregon State University
San Francisco State University San Jose State University Smith College Talladega College Tuskegee University United States Naval Academy University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff UC Berkeley UC Davis UC Irvine UCLA UC Merced UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz UC San Diego UC Riverside University of Illinois at Chicago University of Iowa University of Miami University of Oregon University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Southern California Woodbury University Xavier University …and many more!
We expect great things from this talented group of seniors! All the best to the IUSD Class of 2015! Dr. Don Brann
IUSD State Trustee