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June 26, 2014

Man Killed, Another Wanted in Westchester Marijuana Shop Robbery

Century Shuts Down in July

ne man was killed and another was being sought Wednesday at a medical marijuana dispensary in Westchester. The incident, described as a botched robbery attempt, occurred at the Nature’s Cure Inc. dispensary, at 5300 W. Century Blvd. shortly after 12pm. Gunfire was exchanged with the two men and a security guard. One of the men was struck in the stomach. The second man, wearing a beige shirt, green pants and a brown baseball cap, fled in a black BMW, according to authorities. He was described as a black man in his 30s. The victim managed to walk to a nearby Westin Hotel and collapsed. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. He was only identified as a man in his 30s. The vehicle was likely caught on surveillance video. Century Boulevard was temporarily closed between

Police gather at the crime scene along Century Blvd. near LAX where an attempted robbery of a medical marijuana dispensary erupted in gunfire.

La Cienega Boulevard and Concourse Way. A woman inside the dispensary was also injured when she fell and hit her head. Her connection to the dispensary was unknown.

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Voters approved medical marijuana dispensaries back in 1996. It has been a thorn in the side of law enforcement ever since. Intended to make it easier for patients with legitimate

medical needs to gain access to the drug, pot shops have also become a hotbed for criminal activity. The problem, law makers say, is that many of the clinics are (Continued on page 4)

Darby Park Mural Unveiled

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nglewood motorists who frequently drive through the intersection of Century and Aviation boulevards will need to temporarily find a new route next month. Metro announced this week that Century will be shut down for two days to allow construction workers to demolish an old railroad bridge. The structure which overlooks Century at Aviation will make way for the new Crenshaw to LAX light rail line, which will eventually connect the Metro Green and Expo lines in 2019.

By Thomas Bunn

nglewood youth, under the direction of East Los Angeles Streetscapers lead artist Wayne Healy, have completed a 3-month project that was unveiled at Darby Park over the weekend. The team’s core was made of Inglewood resi(Continued on page 2)

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Aviation Bridge Century is one of two major roadways to Los Angeles International Airport that will be closed from July 25-28, east of LAX and west of the 405 freeway. The weekend demolition project is expected to last 57 consecutive hours, beginning Friday, July 25 at 9pm, and re-opening by 6 am on Monday, July 28. A detour will route traffic north of the bridge to Manchester Avenue before dropping back down to Century Boulevard on either side of Aviation Boulevard. Construction crews will widen the bridge to allow for two-way train traffic at the future rail site. Once completed, the Crenshaw/LAX line will begin at the corner of Exposition and Cren(Continued on page 6)

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The 2014 Connecting Women to Power Business Conference on Friday, June 20, 2014, was a huge success with over 2,100 attendees!

California Educational Solutions wishes to thank conference founders: Yvonne Horton, City Clerk, Inglewood, California Jerome E. Horton, Chairman, California Board of Equalization, and the hosts: California State University, Dominguez Hills & The California Legislative Women’s Caucus Thank you also to the Keynote Speakers: Hyepin Im, President and CEO, Korean Churches for Community Development Rhonda Britten, Author, Fearless Living Fawn Weaver, Author, Happy Wives Club Judy Carter, Author, The Message of You Work Life Balance Panel Fawn Weaver, Dr. Juanita Watts, Gina Taylor, Judy Trimble, Susan Bowerman Yvonne Horton, Moderator And a very sincere thanks to the staff, volunteers and sponsors who made the 2014 Connecting Women to Power Business Conference the best yet!

Darby Park Mural Unveiled (Continued from page 1) dents: Omar Baldwin, Irene Ndubuizu, Xavier Sanders, Bria Tyehimba, and Alaina Sanders. Residents, family, friends, and city officials showed up to cut the ribbon and celebrate the excellence or our artists. Wayne Healy said, “What inspired me for this project was that I was not painting this alone, but with a community to get a piece of public art from the youthful citizens of Inglewood. We came out here and there were several people involved. Its purpose was to have the youth participate in a project that would not only provide public art, but also provide graffiti abatement. The best way to do that is to put the representation of the community on there.” We caught up with one of the youth artists, Omar Baldwin and he expressed, “I’m an artist and political science major, I got involved in the mural project through an organization I worked with in high school, called Youth Pledging Peace. I painted a mural in 2010, and got the call a month

ago to come out and get involved in this one. I said hey, sounds good. Working with Wayne, I saw he had his own style, and I wanted to learn, and learn something new. I learned a lot of new stuff working with Wayne.” District 1 Councilman George Dotson frequents Darby Park and said, “I walk at this park every morning, and so now when I come around the corner and I look up at this mural, it will make my heart glad, and put a little more pep in my step. This mural represents what can happen when we get together as a team, and a community. I’m very proud.” Inglewood’s Parks and Recreation Director, Sabrina Barnes facilitated the event, with appearances from Mayor James T. Butts Jr. and Councilman Dotson. As the leader of District 1, Dotson was made the honorary recipient of the mural and joined in with the mayor, artists, and support staff to cut the ribbon and officially open the mural to the public. Mayor Butts added, “This event is part of the layer of good things we’re having happen in the City

June 26, 2014

See Film and Make Film

By Anne Cheek La Rose ust in time to kick-off the summer, the LACMA9 Art + Film Lab comes to Inglewood for a month long program starting this Friday night. So, what’s in it for Inglewood? A whole lot! LACMA (the Los Angeles County Museum of Art), a world class museum, has selected Inglewood as one of nine partner cities, chosen from applicants across Los Angeles and Riverside Counties, to bring Art + Film Lab to communities that may not traditionally access art and film. During the month long program, there will be film screenings, video making workshops, and an oral history project. The workshops and oral history project will be Spanish language accessible. The film screenings schedule is: Friday, June 27, 8:30pm; Wednesday, July 9, 3pm; Friday, July 11, 7pm; Friday, July 18, 7pm; Friday, July 25, 7pm; and Saturday, July 26, 7pm. All screenings take place in the Waddingham Lecture Hall at the main Library except June 27. The video workshops take place in our main Library once a week. The schedule is: Composition – Saturday, July 12, Noon-3pm Mini Documentaries – Saturday, July 19, Noon-3pm Sound Art – Friday, July 25, 1-4pm Instant Film – Saturday, July 26, Noon-3pm (Continued on page 11)

of Inglewood. We’ve moved forward on the economic development front, we’ve definitely moved forward in providing jobs for our residents, property values have escalated, but art, youth, and recreation are a another big component of life here in our city. The beautiful thing about this mural is that it was done by our youth, for our youth, we were able to provide a stipend as they did their work, so, they got to be rewarded economically for their efforts but more importantly, it said to them, what you’re doing is important to our city. And now we have an artifact that can be in our city for decades, that reflects how we feel about our community, and what our youth can do.” This event was a great way to demonstrate that art serves a larger purpose in the culture of all communities around the world, and the young people who find themselves as artists can still be respected members of society and their local community when their art is purposed in a positive way. Salute.

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hree well deserving students were honored Tuesday night by Mayor James Butts and members of the Inglewood City Council. The students recently graduated from the Fit for Gold Tutoring and Fitness Academy. An awards ceremony was held earlier this month at Rogers Park. Jan Vogel, Chief Executive Officer of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, said the average high school graduation rate is 60 to 70 percent, but Fit for Gold has a success rate of 98 percent! Destiny Montgomery and Guadalupe Mejia each received $500 scholarships. Mayor Butts added another $500. “There was no city money involved. This is from the bank of Butts,” the mayor said. Seventh grader Simon Ketema was recognized for an award-winning speech, which he shared with the audience. Dressed in his Sunday best, the middle school orator wowed the audience like a very young Barack Obama. Ketema wants to become either a surgeon or inventor—maybe both! “I heard he was presidential material, so I wanted to give a donation early,” Mayor Butts said. Ketema received a $100 scholarship. Tuesday was a rare night when everyone—council members and the public –agreed on the same issue. The council voted unanimously, backed by unanimous public opinion to uphold the Inglewood Planning Commission’s decision to deny a special use permit for Family Dollar Store, located at 1000 South La Brea Avenue, to sell alcoholic beverages. According to Linda Tatum, Acting Economic and Community Development Director, six liquor licenses have already been granted in the same census tract as Family Dollar. The ratio is one license per 1,089 residents. She said the Inglewood Planning Commission denied Family Dollar’s request based on public opposition at prior meetings, and because of close proximity to other stores selling liquor. Steve Rollins, a consultant representing Family Dollar presented the company as a customer-friendly store, looking out for the family budget. The dollar chain has 7,900 locations. “The standard offering is we would like to be able to sell a small amount of beer, wine and distilled spirits,” Rollins said. “It is intended to be nothing more than an incidental sale to the people already

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Destiny Montgomery (left) shopping at Family Dollar stores. (It is) for persons who would like to buy a bottle of wine to go with their dinner.” He emphasized that liquor products would only comprise a small amount of space, and would be kept in a locked glass cabinet, and only the store manager has the keys. The council and public weighed in heavily about Family Dollar’s request with a resounding no! Certain members of the public, who are normally at odds, saw eye-to-eye on this one: Leroy Fisher: “Once you let one in, the others are going to come… Please, please, please, say no.” Jim Withrow: “They are emphasizing family values. Allowing the sale of alcohol is going to be detrimental to family values.” Larry Springs went online and pulled up random Dollar Stores, from L.A. to Orange County, looking for locations that sell alcohol. “Out of the 18 I pulled up, none of them sell beer and alcohol,” he said. So, why Inglewood? Ethel Austin: “I have been all over the South, and I have not seen one Family Dollar selling alcohol…Maybe they think we are so easy. If they are not going to advertise that they sell beer and wine, why do they want to sell it (here)?” Mayo Butts: “It shows what some businesses think of our community. It says we are great consumers of alcohol, but I don’t think we are any greater consumers than anyone else.” Councilman Eloy Morales: “The gentleman talked about how there is low profit. But we’ve seen a number of dollar stores open up, which makes me believe there is quite a bit of profit.” Councilman Ralph Franklin: “He (Rollins) failed to meet (criteria) when it came to identifying how it would benefit the community.”

and Guadalupe Mejia (right) each Ted Brass: “I feel having additional sales of alcohol, when we’re moving forward, is a step backward.” Councilman Alex Padilla: “I did not have one person in favor of it. Tonight I counted 12 folks come up and talk about opposing this.” Councilman George Dotson, who served on the planning commission for 20 years, said he did not see any public benefits.

received $500 scholarships. The unity over Dollar Stores overpowered an attempt by a man intent on keeping alive his claim that Mayor Butts has violated his right to free speech. The mayoral beef began three years ago. Except for one supporter, the public consensus is that the man is disrespectful and should stop calling the mayor names. “He called the mayor a punk. When (Continued on page 4)

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Eye on the City (Continued from page 3) you say things like that, it’s a threat. It’s a terrorist act. Leave him alone,” Ethel Austin said. To his supporter, she said, “Stop coming up here defending that type of act. You need to have respect for yourself.” “Don’t come to this city council anymore and attack anyone. I ask you respectfully. State what your concerns are, and sit down and respect the city meeting. That is the law,” Felicia Ford said. “The reason I had (Simon Ketema) speak is I hoped he would be a model for how adults address other adults in public,” Butts said. Two librarians asked the council and public to become more active in supporting Inglewood libraries. First Studio, an architectural firm in Inglewood, has donated to a project called the Book Igloo, at the Inglewood Main Library. “This did not come from grant money, it was their own money. I hope that you will invest in our library so our city can have more pride, like our mural at Darby Park. This igloo is going to bring in a lot of visitors to our library,” one woman said. The council approved the purchase of a radio frequency identifi-

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Seventh grader Simon Ketema was recognized for an award-winning speech, which he shared with the audience. cation security system for the Main Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Library and Crenshaw Branch li- Library Services will partner with braries; and the annual renewal of Otis College of Art and Design for database subscriptions for all Ingle- the Creative Action Program beginwood branches. ning the next academic year in SepThe council accepted $2,315 from tember 2014. the Los Angeles County Area AgenThe council approved the 2014-15 cy on Aging (AAA), to purchase a Annual Plan for Section 8, Housnew refrigerator for the City’s Senior ing and Community Development Nutrition Program (SNP) Lennox Block Grant Funds. The 2013-14 Senior Center. Two public works budget was amended to allow the contracts were approved—one for transfer of $71,163 from the Affordthe Transit Stop Improvement Proj- able Housing revenues and expendiect ($85,715 plus 15% expenditures tures, salaries and benefits account and a 10% project contingency fee); to the Special Expenses account. and another for the Sewer Point ReCouncilman Dotson and Parks and pair Project Phase II ($844,500 plus Recreation Commissioner Willie Agee a 10% contingency fee). couldn’t say enough nice words about

the Rusty Pot Café, a new restaurant at 324 S. Market Street. “It’s a 5-star restaurant in all categories,” Dotson said, “a hidden diamond that I did not know about until today. You need to go visit this place, and it happens to be in the first district (his district).” Agee added, “I ate breakfast there this morning. There is good eatin’ there. It’s clean and nice and it makes you feel good inside.” Padilla recapped noteworthy community events from the weekend. He gave City Clerk Yvonne Horton’s “Connecting Women to Power” event 5 stars. “What a class act! The speakers were dynamic,” he said. He also attended the Council of Black Nurses Scholarship Luncheon. Padilla’s district is hosting the District 2 Experience at True Vine Church in the parking lot. “There will be a car show, entertainment, (and) raffles. It’s an opportunity to bring the community together. Call my assistant Ramon at 310-412-8601.” True Vine is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The church has been in Inglewood since 1987. Morales cautioned people about the use of illegal fireworks, and at the same time encouraged the public to only purchase from Safe and Sane. They are legal, and are being sold to (Continued on page 8)

Man Killed, Another Wanted in Westchester Marijuana Shop Robbery (Continued from page 1) not regulated. Prop. 215, which authorized privately owned clinics was flawed, written with few specific guidelines. In 2012, the Los Angeles City Council voted to ban the opening of new clinics. Prop. D is a measure that regulates medical marijuana dispensaries. The new law states that pot shop operators would have had to open their businesses before 2007. Opponents of the ban challenged the council, but the Los Angeles Supreme Court upheld the ban in 2013. In August of 2013, Inglewood Mayor James Butts told NBCs Beverly White that his city would be closing down medical marijuana facilities. There have been numerous code violations. “We have hospitals and they are free to dispense marijuana if they need to,” Butts said. A shop owner called it ludicrous that he could not dispense the same drug that a customer would get at a clinic. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer said his team has aggressively shut down 100 marijuana shops using new rules from Prop D, capping how many the city can have. “We’ve been prosecuting hundreds of dispensary owners, workers and others. Nearly 300 such people have been subject of our criminal prosecutions so far.” Feuer said. Meanwhile, police continue to search for the suspect involved in Wednesday’s marijuana shop shooting.

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canning the Internet for news this week, I came across this headline in the L.A. Daily News that I just had to share: “Whole Foods hit with hefty penalty for overcharging customers in L.A., California.” It’s about time the organic food chain was called out for its excessive pricing policy. Now, I am not out to get Whole Foods and I am grateful for the push to bring quality, healthy food choices to the people, especially here in Southern California. But many would agree with me when I say the average family in Inglewood cannot afford to do the bulk of their grocery shopping at Whole Foods. On occasion, I have had to stand back and breathe while mentally scanning some of their prices. Whole Foods is an icon of the natural, organic food lifestyle that has been evolving over the past 20 years. It seems that all you have to do is slap on the words natural, whole, organic, or gluten free on anything, and that’s enough to justify the higher prices. We all want to live healthy lives for as long as we can, and you definitely are what you eat. But why do we have to be ripped off in the process? It is another form of economic redlining. Are people in West L.A., Santa Monica and El Segundo more worthy of quality, wholesome food? I think not! Why must we pay an arm and a leg to avoid getting produce sprayed with pesticides? Go broke or get sick. It’s not much of a choice. An investigation by various city and county agencies found the high-end store failed to deduct the weight of containers used for selfserve foods at the salad bar and hot bar. Customers were charged for the weight of the containers in addition to what was inside. It also sold its prepared deli foods by the piece instead of by the pound, as required by law, according to the article. The chain will have to pay nearly $800,000 in civil penalties, fines, and investigative costs. A portion will go to a statewide consumer protection trust fund. While I agree whole heartedly with the government stepping in to rectify the situation, the penalty

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Just Saying... Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly is not enough. Whole Foods will designate an employee at each store to verify its own pricing and conduct its own audits. Well, how convenient. Shouldn’t an independent agency handle that job? How do we know Whole Foods will do the right thing? Eating healthy should not be a luxury reserved for the well-to-do, but a right of everyone regardless of income. Health awareness campaigns such as First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” are making a difference in lowincome areas and turning around the prognosis for the health of our kids. But the government can only do so much. With all the wonderful progress being made in this city, it is time to turn our attention to personal health. What good is all the economic progress we’re making if we’re not healthy? Good health begins with us, and we don’t have to pay $10.99 a pound for a rainbow kale salad to get it. Inglewood will eventually have a Farmer’s Market and that will help a lot. But we can start by learning more about nutrition, healthy cooking techniques, and herbal medicine. We can commit to physical fitness at least 3 times a week. With the summer upon us, now is a great time to get out and exercise. If all-natural foods are a priority, find a way to work it into your budget without breaking the bank. Do your research, look for coupons and store specials. Find a way to make healthy eating affordable for you. Having more healthy food choices in Inglewood will only be possible when we demand it.

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I-405 Carpool Lanes Open The Sepulveda Pass Improvement Project has opened 10 miles of new carpool lanes on the northbound I-405. In addition, southbound on- and o=- ramps at Skirball Center Drive and >nal con>guration of north and southbound ramps at Sunset Boulevard will be completed this summer. More information at metro.net/405.

Palms Intersection Closed for Expo Line Track Work A full street closure is scheduled May 31 through June 3 at Bagley Avenue and Exposition Boulevard while crews install track for Phase 2 of the Expo Line. This project extends the current line to Santa Monica. Check construction schedules at buildexpo.org.

Crenshaw/LAX Light Rail Line Construction Progresses Metro crews are scheduled to begin foundation work for underground stations on Metro Rail’s Crenshaw/LAX line at Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard. The new line is slated to open in 2019. Check the latest project and construction schedules at metro.net/crenshaw.

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Over 2,500 Attend ‘Connecting Women to Power’ Business Conference

ver 2,500 business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs attended the 5th Annual, 2014 “Connecting Women to Power Business Conference,” hosted by Jerome E. Horton, Chairman of the California Board of Equalization, at California State University, Dominguez Hills, on June 20, 2014. “This event continues to grow each year and I am very pleased, with the educational opportunities provided to California businesses” said Horton, “The strategies and techniques they learned will help them revitalize California’s economy.” One of the primary goals of the conference was to assemble entrepreneurs and leaders from major corporations, government agencies and key partner organizations to share ways of positioning business owners to better compete in today’s global economy. The conference elements included motivational keynote and guest speakers, strategies on successful leadership and management skills, capitalizing on tax credits and a host of other topics. Jana Coke, an entrepreneur who established her fashion consulting business in 2006, and provides a broad range of fashion-related services for men and women clients, said, “ I de-

Century Shuts Down in July (Continued from page 1) shaw boulevards in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles and proceed south along Crenshaw into Inglewood. From there, it will move southwest across the 405 Freeway and end at the future Aviation/Century Station, almost two miles east of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. Automated people movers will take passengers the rest of the way. Garcetti was confident the Century Blvd. closure would run as smoothly as the 405 Freeway closure did in 2011. That weekend project allowed

Over 2,500 business owners and entrepreneurs converged in the Loker Auditorium at California State University, Domingue Hills for the annual Connecting Women to Power Business Conference.

cided to come to the conference for the motivation and stimulation that comes from hundreds of productive women in the same room.” “I believe we met and even exceeded our goals, objectives and expectations,” said Horton. “I am especially enthusiastic about the potential international business opportunities that may result from this year’s conference, stemming from workers to make improvements to the Sepulveda Pass. Nicknamed “Carmageddon,” the project was not nearly as nightmarish as motorists had feared. The Century demolition, too, has a name—“Century Crunch”— and its own hashtag, #centurycrunch. LAX travelers are encouraged to use the airport’s FlyAway bus shuttle service, which will expand to Santa Monica next month, just in time for the demolition. Passengers can find real-time traffic updates via Twitter (@flylaxairport). Information about the bridge closure is also available at metro.net/crenshaw and dot.ca.gov. Approximately 90,000 vehicles pass under the old bridge daily.

Remembering Michael

ive years ago this week, June 25, 2009, we lost “The King Of Pop,” Michael Jackson. I am sure that you feel his loss as much as I do. “Remember The Time” is my favorite song and video by Michael. It was a star-studded video, which featured comedianactor, Eddie Murphy, super model Iman, former L.A. Lakers star and current owner of the Dodgers, Magic Johnson. MJ, we love and miss you! Rest in peace! We will always remem- Your Reporter About Town, Dee Dee Da Da ber the time.

the foreign trade representatives that participated this year.” Jessica Von Bluecher, co-owner of The Oxford Truck, a women’s retail fashion boutique, who attended the conference with her business partner said, “Our aim is to network with other women business owners and possibly expand our customer base.” “This conference would not be possible were it not for the impressive list

of partners, volunteers and sponsors who gave their time and resources to make this event possible,” Horton concluded. “From the administrators at California State University Dominguez Hills, to the dozens of local organizations who partnered with us, it is because of their efforts that this event continues to be among the most popular and productive conferences of its type in Southern California.”

Inglewood Rotary Club Awards SBWIB $1,000 For Inglewood Teen Center

Pictured (L-R): Jan Vogel, CEO SBWIB, Patricia Bennett, Rotarian & SBWIB Board member, Gaby Goetz, Teen Center Coordinator, Marlon Pascual, Teen Center Coordinator, Marry Rollins Rogers, Rotarian President, Samuel Bingham Jr., Rotarian.

he South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) was awarded $1,000 from the Inglewood Rotary Club to support educational activities at SBWIB’s Inglewood Teen Center. Rotarian President, Marry Rollins Rogers, Samuel Bingham Jr., and Patricia Bennett were on hand to present the award to Jan Vogel, SBWIB CEO, at the Inglewood Teen Center. SBWIB Chief Executive Officer Jan Vogel stated, “We are grateful for this much needed funding from the Inglewood Rotary and look forward to arming youth with the tools they need to succeed in life.”

The Inglewood Teen Center offers convenient access to a wide array of services for youth under one roof. Connections to the job club and job training workshops, homework assistance, SAT and CAHSEE prep, college preparation, mentoring, fun and games, community service projects, and much more are available. The Inglewood Teen Center is open to youth ages 13-17, Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Inglewood Main Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd. For more information please contact Jan Vogel at (310) 970-7700.

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The Best Summer Sports for Kids

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hen you’ve got a child, then you know that he or she has a lot of energy that in some manner must be consumed. Once the summer time arrives and the school has ended your child has a lot of spare time available. In order for him to use that energy, it is critical to engage in diverse activities such as practicing a sport. You have a lot to choose for your own kid such as jump rope, skateboarding, or football. A sport which is quite simple to be practiced by your kid is certainly football. This is usually a team sport, so your child will have the opportunity to be around some other chil-

dren. The fantastic thing about this activity is that you don’t need to pay out lots of money in order for your kid to practice. All that is recommended is a pair of excellent shoes and a football. Skateboarding is a great sport for your child to practice during the summer time. Living in an urban area provides all the pavement your child will need, exercising with his skateboard. You need for your kid to enjoy this sport is a skateboard, plus some basic protection equipment such as helmet, knee pads and elbow pads. If at the start your youngster will (Continued on page 8)

Natural Insect Repellants By Lewis Harrison

t is hard to imagine life on the beach or out camping without insect repellents. Unfortunately most of the most effective insect repellants are made with chemical agents that can pose harmful side effects. The majority of these products contain DEET, a potentially toxic chemical. Research shows that constant exposure to formulas containing DEET may lead to various undesirable symptoms including respiratory problems, fatigue, headaches and loss of memory. Aromatic oils, scents produced by plants, offer an alternative. These aromatics are extracted from the stalk, leaf, flower, or fruit of a tree, plant, or shrub. Many aromas that are pleasant to humans are unpleasant to most insects or may confuse them. Water and lipids do not mix, so it is best to mix them with other lipids or alcohol. First test the mixture on a small patch of skin. Though these oils are generally safe on the adult skin, some individuals may be sensitive to one or another of them. Soybean oil is the best because insects find it unpleasant and it keeps the aromatic oils from evaporating too quickly.

Here is a simple system if you are preparing large amounts of natural aromatherapy insect repellent for your whole family. The best approach is to mix the formula at 5-10% essential oil. To do this, mix 1 part essential oil (10 to 25 drops of all oils) combined with 10-20 parts soy oil or alcohol (2 tablespoons). Store in a tight container since the oils and the alcohol are prone to evaporation. Note: If you are pregnant or nursing, speak to a knowledgeable health professional before using these aromatherapy oils. Here is a list of specific oils and the insects they repel. • Orange oil (fleas) • Lemon eucalyptus or regular eucalyptus oil (mosquitoes, ticks, and lice) • Castor oil—this is a liquid oil not an aromatic oil( mosquitoes) • Citronella oil (biting flies and mosquitoes) • Rose geranium (ticks and lice) • Cinnamon oil (mosquitoes)

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Inglewood Students Win Prestigious Gates Scholarship

wo graduating Inglewood students were each awarded the prestigious Gates Millennium scholarships during last week’s commencement ceremonies at the Fabulous Forum. Inglewood Unified School District seniors, Susana Carlos of City Honors College Preparatory Charter High School and Ryan Lopez of Inglewood High, were the 2014 winners. Both are UCLA-bound this fall. Funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Gates Millennium Scholars Program selects 1,000 high school students with a good-throughgraduation scholarship at the col-

lege or university of their choice. Those continuing in graduate programs focused on math, engineering, education and science are also eligible for the scholarships. Susana, 18, is a well-rounded young lady who has volunteered at Oak Street Elementary’s afterschool program, and is a former Inglewood High band member. She will pursue a degree in psychobiology and wants to become an obstetrician/gynecologist. Seventeen year-old Ryan, 17, plans to study computer science at UCLA. He said playing soccer gave him the confidence to go after his dreams.

Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) benefit nonprofits. This is their biggest fundraiser and they depend on that,” Morales said. Call 310-412-8771 to report illegal fireworks activity. Franklin recalled his weekend trip to Hoover Dam with West Basin Municipal Water District Director Gloria Gray and members of her water conservation team. He reminded the public not to take water for granted. “If we don’t get the snow from Utah and Colorado, it has a direct impact in California,” he said. The mayor commented on how far Inglewood has come in the past 3 years: From Fiscal Year 2011-12 to the Fiscal Year 2013-14, completion of residential sound insulation has increased by 52.7%, water capital projects have increased by 224%, street improvement projects have The Best Summer Sports for Kids (Continued from page 7) have issues in exercising skateboarding you shouldn’t be worried as this sport requires a lots of practice in order to understand how to balance. What you might carry out in order

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Middle Class Grants Allow for Higher Income Eligibility

increased by 492%, and sewer infrastructure projects have increased by 730%. Violent crime is at the lowest consecutive level since the City started keeping records in 1978. New businesses are dotting the landscape: Three Weavers Brewery, Orleans and York Deli, Dollar Car Rental, Clean Energy CNG, Auto Zone, Warehouse Shoe Store, Motorini/LA Cycle Sports, Jack in the Box, Starbucks, Rusty Pot Café, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Dunkin’ Donuts, Yogurt Land, and of course, the newly renovated Fabulous Forum. A new recording studio is under construction. “The Los Angeles Business Journal wanted to know how Inglewood has done what it’s done. Like it or not, we are doing some great things here, and it’s being recognized. It’s okay to feel good about Inglewood, because a lot of other people in other places do,” Butts said.

f you are among the thousands of families who are financially strapped by college debt, yet make too much to qualify for federal aid, a new state grant program has come to the rescue. The plan is being administered by the California Student Aid Commission, and apply to those attending public universities. Now middle-class families earning more than $80,000 a year—and up to $150,000—are eligible for the new program which will roll out over the next month. Unlike most other aid, family assets such as stocks or real estate investments beyond the family home will not disqualify grant applicants. This news, on top of a bill recently signed into law by President Barack Obama—which caps loan repayments at 10% of a borrower’s income—will make higher education more affordable both during and after college. Grants are estimated to provide as much as $1,450 for UC students and $650 for Cal State, with smaller amounts for more affluent families in the eligible range. The awards are relatively low initially but could more than triple over the next three years and cover between 10% and 40% of UC and Cal State tuition on a sliding income scale by 2017 — if promised state funding comes through. The new aid “targets middle-class students who have been squeezed the hardest by all these fee increases and had to take out higher student loan

debts,” said John Vigna, spokesman for Assembly Speaker Emeritus John Pérez, who was the main force behind the program. Assuming they won’t qualify, some middle-class families don’t even apply for grants. This is a big mistake, said Diana Fuentes-Michel, executive director of the Student Aid Commission. She is urging everyone to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online (www.fafsa.gov). Low-income and minority students are often given top consideration when applying for student aid. The wealthy can simply write out a check. But as family incomes rise, there are fewer sources of assistance for those in the middle. Families can spend years in debt, especially if there are multiple children in college. The new grant program will not come without a few challenges. Already, the commission is predicting students will receive an average of $200 less than was originally intended. There are sure to be battles in the Legislature and attempts to amend eligibility requirements. Still, it is a welcome boost to some students whose only option until now has been loans. Frank Ballmann, director of federal relations for the National Assn. of State Student Grant and Aid Programs, predicted that the new plan could become a national model. “Even if [California] is the first, I suspect they won’t be the last,” Ballmann said.

to make things a lot easier for him is usually to look up the Internet for that websites which are supplying valuable information regarding the best techniques to practice skateboarding. Another sport that your child could very easily practice when is in the summer holiday is without a doubt

hacky sack. This is the best activity for your child to have fun while he is together with his pals. Hacky sack is easy for anyone to play since it could be enjoyed absolutely anywhere. If you can’t pick an appropriate hacky sack for your child he could use a rock, a rotten orange, or maybe an

old sock. Undoubtedly there are a lot of summer sport activities in which your kid may well engage however this are some of the best and most popular. Allow your own kid to choose the one which he likes the most and you’ll find a cure for summer boredom.

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LEG A L NOT I CES RESOLUTION NO. 14-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD INITIATING PROCEED INGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IN-TOWN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1975-1, FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE WHEREAS, the City Council through previous resolutions has established and levied annual assessments for the In-town Maintenance Assessment District No.19751 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”). The City of Inglewood In-town District is levied pursuant to the Inglewood Procedural Ordinance 2179 (Commencing with Inglewood Municipal Code Section 10-130) (hereinafter referred to as the “Municipal Code”) The Municipal Code provides for the collection of assessments by the County of Los Angeles on behalf of the City of Inglewood to pay the maintenance and services of improvements and facilities related thereto, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has determined that it is necessary and desirable to continue the current levels of landscaping, public streets maintenance and services, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings for the levy and collection of annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District in Fiscal Year 2014/2015 for the improvements and services that will provide benefit to the properties within the District pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, and WHEREAS, the City has retained Willdan Financial Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Engineer”), for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District, including the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

The City Council hereby orders the Engineer to prepare and file with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report concerning the improvements, services and the proposed levy of assessments for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015 for the District, in accordance with the Municipal Code. Said Engineer’s Report shall contain a description of the improvements and services, an estimate of the costs financed by the levy, the properties benefiting from the improvements, the method of apportioning the assessments, and any substantial changes to the existing improvements.

SECTION 3.

The boundaries of the District are located in the City of Inglewood, East of South and North La Brea Avenues, West of South and North Locust Streets, South of East Regent Street and North of East Kelso Street.

SECTION 4.

In-town Assessment District improvements and services include but are not limited to the maintenance, operation and incidental expenses related to: landscaping, streets, sidewalks, signage and trees. No substantial changes in the improvements or services are proposed for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 5.

The City Council of the City of Inglewood hereby determines that to provide the improvements generally described in Section 4 of this resolution and to be detailed in the Engineer’s Report, it is necessary to levy and collect assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District for fiscal year 2014/2015, commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015, and said assessments shall be outlined and described in the Engineer’s Report and imposed pursuant to applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.

SECTION 6.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

RESOLUTION NO. 14-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD ACCEPTING THE ENGI NEERING REPORT OF WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD IN-TOWN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DIS TRICT NO. 1975-1 WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to Inglewood Procedural Ordinance 2179, (Commencing with Inglewood Municipal Code Section 10-130) (hereinafter referred to as the “Municipal Code”) did by previous Resolution, order the preparation of the fiscal year 2014/2015 Engineer’s Report for the In-Town Maintenance Assessment District No. 1975-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”).

WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to applicable provisions of the Municipal Code proposes to levy and collect assessments against lots and parcels of land within the Districts for the fiscal year 2014/2015, to pay the maintenance, servicing and operation of the improvements related thereto, and WHEREAS, Willdan Financial Services (the designated Engineer) in accordance with the Municipal Code, has prepared and filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report for fiscal year 2014/2015 and said report has been presented to the City Council and is incorporated herein by reference, and WHEREAS, this City Council has examined and reviewed the Engineer’s Report as presented, and is preliminarily satisfied with the description of the Districts, the improvements identified therein, each of the budget items and documents as set forth, and is satisfied that the proposed assessments have been spread proportionately in accordance with the special benefit each property receives from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services to be performed, as set forth in said Engineer’s Report or as modified by Council action and incorporated herein. THEREFORE, THE CITY NOW, COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

The Engineer’s Report as presented is hereby approved pursuant to the Municipal Code, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

SECTION 3.

Copies of this resolution shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.

SECTION 4.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

RESOLUTION NO. 14-62

SECTION 5.

Public property owned by any public agency and in use in the performance of a public function, which is included within the boundaries of the District, shall not be subject to the assessment to be made under these proceedings.

SECTION 6.

Reference is hereby made to the Engineer’s Report entitled “City of Inglewood, In-Town Maintenance Assessment District 1975-1”, fiscal year 2014/2015, Engineer’s Report” said Report has been prepared and submitted under a single cover and are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and provide a description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any Zones therein and the proposed assessment rates upon lots and parcels of land within the District. SECTION 7. Pursuant to Code Section 10-145.5 of the Inglewood Municipal Code, notice is hereby given that on the 8th of July 2014 at 7:00 P.M., a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, One West Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, California 90301, regarding the In-Town Maintenance Assessment District for the fiscal year 2014/2015. The public hearing will afford interested persons the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. The City Council shall consider all oral statements and written protests made or filed by any interested person. Following such public hearing the City Council shall consider and may take actions regarding the assessments for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 8.

The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing as provided by law.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD INITIATING PROCEED INGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE MORNINGSIDE PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1974-2, FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

The City Council of the City of Inglewood hereby finds that the improvements and the levy and collection of assessments related thereto are in the public interest and convenience and benefit of the property owners within the District. The City Council hereby declares its intention to order the District improvements and to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of land within the assessment district designated as the In-Town Maintenance Assessment District No. 1975-1 pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code for fiscal year 2014/2015, commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3(a) hereof.

SECTION 3.

(a) In-town Assessment District improve ments and services include but are not limited to the maintenance, operation and incidental expenses related to: landscaping, streets, sidewalks, signage and trees. (b) No substantial changes in the improve ments or services are proposed for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 4.

The assessments for fiscal year 2014/2015 are apportioned according to the method identified in the Engineer’s Report and are not proposed to increase from the assessments approved and ordered for the previous fiscal year.

ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

RESOLUTION NO. 14-63

WHEREAS, the City Council through previous resolutions has established and levied annual assessments for the Morningside Park Assessment District No.1974-2 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”). The City of Inglewood Morningside Park District is levied pursuant to the provisions of the Inglewood Procedural Ordinance 2179 (Commencing with Inglewood Municipal Code Section 10-130) (hereinafter referred to as the “Municipal Code”) The Municipal Code provides for the collection of assessments by the County of Los Angeles on behalf of the City of Inglewood to pay the maintenance and services of improvements and facilities related thereto, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has determined that it is necessary and desirable to continue the current levels of landscaping, public streets maintenance and services, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings for the levy and collection of annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District in Fiscal Year 2014/2015 for the improvements and services that will provide benefit to the properties within the District pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, and WHEREAS, the City has retained Willdan Financial Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Engineer”), for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District, including the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 4.

Morningside Park Assessment District improvements and services include but are not limited to the maintenance, operation and incidental expenses related to: public streets, roadways, medians, landscaping, trees, shrubs, and grass. No substantial changes in the improvements or services are proposed for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 6.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

RESOLUTION NO. 14-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD ACCEPTING THE ENGI NEERING REPORT OF WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD MORNINGSIDE PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1974-2

SECTION 10.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to Inglewood Procedural Ordinance 2179 (Commencing with Inglewood Municipal Code 10-130) (hereinafter referred to as the “Municipal Code”) did by previous Resolution, order the preparation of the fiscal year 2014/2015 Engineer’s Report for the Morningside Park Assessment District 1974-2 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”). WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to applicable provisions of the Municipal Code proposes to levy and collect assessments against lots and parcels of land within the Districts for the fiscal year 2014/2015, to pay the maintenance, servicing and operation of the improvements related thereto, and WHEREAS, Willdan Financial Services (the designated Engineer) in accordance the Municipal Code, has prepared and filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report for fiscal year 2014/2015 and said report has been presented to the City Council and is incorporated herein by reference, and WHEREAS, this City Council has examined and reviewed the Engineer’s Report as presented, and is preliminarily satisfied with the description of the Districts, the improvements identified therein, each of the budget items and documents as set forth, and is satisfied that the proposed assessments have been spread proportionately in accordance with the special benefit each property receives from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services to be performed, as set forth in said Engineer’s Report or as modified by Council action and incorporated herein. THEREFORE, THE CITY NOW, COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

SECTION 3.

Copies of this resolution shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.

SECTION 4.

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution.

SECTION 2.

ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE MORNINGSIDE PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1974-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING

SECTION 3.

The boundaries of the District are located in the City of Inglewood, South of West 84th Street, North of West Manchester Boulevard (alley side), West of South Van Ness Avenue and East of Crenshaw Drive.

SECTION 9.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE IN-TOWN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 19751 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has ordered and received an Engineer’s Report for the District for fiscal year 2014/2015 which has been filed with the City Clerk pursuant to the Inglewood Procedural Ordinance 2179 (Commencing with Inglewood Municipal Code Section 10130) (hereinafter referred to as “Municipal Code”) and said report has been presented to the City Council.

Copies of this resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk.

RESOLUTION NO. 14-65

30, 2014 for the District, in accordance with the Municipal Code. Said Engineer’s Report shall contain a description of the improvements and services, an estimate of the costs financed by the levy, the properties benefiting from the improvements, the method of apportioning the assessments, and any substantial changes to the existing improvements.

JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has by previous resolution initiated proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments against lots and parcels of land within the Morningside Park Assessment District No. 1974-2 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”) for fiscal year 2014/2015, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has ordered and received an Engineer’s Report for the District for fiscal year 2014/2015 which has been filed with the City Clerk pursuant to Inglewood Procedural Ordinance 2179 (Commencing with Inglewood Municipal Code Section 10-130) (hereinafter referred to as “Municipal Code”) and said report has been presented to the City Council. THEREFORE, THE CITY NOW, COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

The City Council of the City of Inglewood hereby finds that the improvements and the levy and collection of assessments related thereto are in the public interest and convenience and benefit of the property owners within the District. The City Council hereby declares its intention to order the District improvements and to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of land within the assessment district designated as the Morningside Park Assessment District No. 1974-2 pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code for fiscal year 2014/2015, commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3(a) hereof.

SECTION 3.

(a) Morningside Park Assessment District improvements and services include but are not limited to the maintenance, operation and incidental expenses related to: public streets, roadways, medians, landscaping, trees, shrubs, and grass. (b) No substantial changes in the improve ments or services are proposed for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 4.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 6.

Reference is hereby made to the Engineer’s Report entitled “City of Inglewood, Morningside Park Assessment District No. 1974-2”, fiscal year 2014/2015, Engineer’s Report” said Report has been prepared and submitted under a single cover and are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and provide a description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any Zones therein and the proposed assessment rates upon lots and parcels of land within the District. SECTION 7. Pursuant to Code Section 10-145.5 of the Inglewood Municipal Code, notice is hereby given that on the 8th of July 2014 at 7:00 P.M., a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, One West Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, California 90301, regarding the Morningside Park Assessment District for the fiscal year 2014/2015. The public hearing will afford interested persons the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. The City Council shall consider all oral statements and written protests made or filed by any interested person. Following such public hearing the City Council shall consider and may take actions regarding the assessments for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 8.

The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing as provided by law.

SECTION 9.

Copies of this resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk.

SECTION 10.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

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LEG A L NOT I CES RESOLUTION NO. 14-66

RESOLUTION NO. 14-67

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD INITIATING PROCEED INGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DARBY-DIXON MAINTE NANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1987-1, FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD ACCEPTING THE ENGI NEERING REPORT OF WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DARBY-DIXON MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DIS TRICT NO. 1987-1

WHEREAS, the City Council through previous resolutions has established and levied annual assessments for the DarbyDixon Maintenance Assessment District No.1987-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”). The City of Inglewood Darby-Dixon District is levied pursuant to the Inglewood Procedural Ordinance 2179 (commencing with Inglewood Municipal Code Section 10130) (hereinafter referred to as the “Municipal Code”). The Municipal Code provides for the collection of assessments by the County of Los Angeles on behalf of the City of Inglewood to pay the maintenance and services of improvements and facilities related thereto, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has determined that it is necessary and desirable to continue the current levels of public streets maintenance and services, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings for the levy and collection of annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District in Fiscal Year 2014/2015 for the improvements and services that will provide benefit to the properties within the District pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, and WHEREAS, the City has retained Willdan Financial Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Engineer”), for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District, including the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

SECTION 4.

Darby-Dixon Assessment District improvements and services include but are not limited to the maintenance, operation and incidental expenses related to: street sidewalks, parkways and alleys. No substantial changes in the improvements or services are proposed for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 6.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

SECTION 3.

(a) The Darby-Dixon Assessment District improvements and services include but are not limited to the maintenance, operation and incidental expenses related to: street sidewalks, parkways and alleys. (b) No substantial changes in the improve ments or services are proposed for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 4.

SECTION 5.

WHEREAS, Willdan Financial Services (the designated Engineer) in accordance with the Municipal Code, has prepared and filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report for fiscal year 2014/2015 and said report has been presented to the City Council and is incorporated herein by reference, and

Reference is hereby made to the Engineer’s Report entitled “City of Inglewood, Darby-Dixon Maintenance Assessment District No. 1987-1, fiscal year 2014/2015, Engineer’s Report” said Report has been prepared and submitted under a single cover and are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and provide a description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any Zones therein and the proposed assessment upon lots and parcels of land within the District.

WHEREAS, this City Council has examined and reviewed the Engineer’s Report as presented, and is preliminarily satisfied with the description of the Districts, the improvements identified therein, each of the budget items and documents as set forth, and is satisfied that the proposed assessments have been spread proportionately in accordance with the special benefit each property receives from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services to be performed, as set forth in said Engineer’s Report or as modified by Council Action and incorporated herein. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

SECTION 3.

Copies of this resolution shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.

SECTION 4.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

RESOLUTION NO. 14-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DECLARING ITS IN TENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DARBY-D IXON MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 19871 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING

SECTION 3.

The boundaries of the District are located in the City of Inglewood, South of West Century Boulevard, North of West 104th Street, West of Crenshaw Boulevard and East of Club Drive.

WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to Inglewood Procedural Ordinance 2179, (Commencing with Inglewood Municipal Code Section 10-130) (hereinafter referred to as the “Municipal Code”) did by previous Resolution, order the preparation of the fiscal year 2014/2015 Engineer’s Report for the Darby-Dixon Maintenance Assessment District No. 1987-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”).

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has by previous resolution initiated proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments against lots and parcels of land within the Darby-Dixon Maintenance Assessment District No. 1987-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”) for fiscal year 2014/2015, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has ordered and received an Engineer’s Report for the District for fiscal year 2014/2015 which has been filed with the City Clerk pursuant to the Inglewood Procedural Ordinance 2179, (Commencing with Inglewood Municipal Code section 10130) (hereinafter referred to as “Municipal Code”) and said report has been presented to the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

The City Council of the City of Inglewood hereby finds that the improvements and the levy and collection of assessments related thereto are in the public interest and convenience and benefit of the property owners within the District. The City Council hereby declares its intention to order the District improvements and to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of land within the assessment district designated as the Darby-Dixon Maintenance Assessment District No. 1987-1 pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code for fiscal year 2014/2015, commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3(a) hereof.

SECTION 6.

SECTION 7.

Pursuant to Code Section 10-145.5 of the Inglewood Municipal Code, notice is hereby given that on the 8th of July 2014 at 7:00 P.M., a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, One West Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, California 90301, regarding the DarbyDixon Maintenance Assessment District for the fiscal year 2014/2015. The public hearing will afford interested persons the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. The City Council shall consider all oral statements and written protests made or filed by any interested person. Following such public hearing the City Council shall consider and may take actions regarding the assessments for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 8.

The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing as provided by law.

SECTION 9.

Copies of this resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk.

SECTION 10.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

RESOLUTION NO. 14-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD INITIATING PROCEED INGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1980-1, FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE WHEREAS, the City Council through previous resolutions has established and levied annual assessments for the Street Lighting Assessment District No.1980-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”). The City of Inglewood Street Lighting Assessment District is levied pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”) The Act provides for the collection of assessments by the County of Los Angeles on behalf of the City of Inglewood to pay the maintenance and services of improvements and facilities related thereto, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has determined that it is necessary and desirable to continue the current levels of landscaping, lighting, public streets maintenance and services, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings for the levy and collection of annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the various Zones of the District in Fiscal Year 2014/2015 for the improvements and services that will provide benefit to the properties within the District pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act, and

WHEREAS, the City has retained Willdan Financial Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Engineer”), for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District, including the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk. THEREFORE, THE CITY NOW, COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

The Engineer’s Report as presented is hereby approved pursuant to Section 22623 of the Act, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

Copies of this resolution shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.

The City Council hereby orders the Engineer to prepare and file with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report concerning the improvements, services and the proposed levy of assessments for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015 for the District, in accordance with Chapter 3 Section 22623 of the Act. Said Engineer’s Report shall contain a description of the improvements and services, an estimate of the costs financed by the levy, the properties benefiting from the improvements, the method of apportioning the assessments, and any substantial changes to the existing improvements.

ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK AYES: NOES: ABSENT:

RESOLUTION NO. 14-71

SECTION 3.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1980-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING

SECTION 4.

The Street Lighting Assessment District for Lighting improvements and services include but are not limited to the maintenance, operation and incidental expenses related to: removal, repair, replacement or relocation of light standards, poles, bulbs, fixtures and all appurtenances. The Street Lighting Assessment District for Landscaping improvements and services include but are not limited to the maintenance, operation and incidental expenses related to: watering, fertilizing, mowing, weed control, shrubbery and tree pruning, removal and replacement of dead growth, and maintenance of irrigation facilities. No substantial changes in the improve ments or services are proposed for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 6.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK

RESOLUTION NO. 14-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD ACCEPTING THE ENGI NEERING REPORT OF WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1980-1 WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500) Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”) did by previous Resolution, order the preparation of the fiscal year 2014/2015 Engineer’s Report for the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1980-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”). WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to applicable provisions of the Act proposes to levy and collect assessments against lots and parcels of land within the Districts for the fiscal year 2014/2015, to pay the maintenance, servicing and operation of the improvements related thereto, and WHEREAS, Willdan Financial Services (The designated Engineer) in accordance with Section 22623 of the Act, has prepared and filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report for fiscal year 2014/2015 and said report has been presented to the City Council and is incorporated herein by reference, and WHEREAS, this City Council has examined and reviewed the Engineer’s Report as presented, and is preliminarily satisfied with the description of the Districts, the improvements identified therein, each of the budget items and documents as set forth, and is satisfied that the proposed assessments have been spread proportionately in accordance with the special benefit each property receives from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services to be performed, as set forth in said Engineer’s Report or as modified by Council action and incorporated herein. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 4.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution.

The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Inglewood.

SECTION 3.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has by previous resolution initiated proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments against lots and parcels of land within the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1980-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”) for fiscal year 2014/2015, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Inglewood has ordered and received an Engineer’s Report for the District for fiscal year 2014/2015 which has been filed with the City Clerk pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (hereinafter referred to as “Act”) and said report has been presented to the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2.

The City Council of the City of Inglewood hereby finds that the improvements and the levy and collection of assessments related thereto are in the public interest and convenience and benefit of the property owners within the District. The City Council hereby declares its intention to order the District improvements and to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of land within the assessment district designated as the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1980-1 pursuant to the provisions of the Act for fiscal year 2014/2015, commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3(a) hereof.

SECTION 3.

(a) The Street Lighting Assessment District for Lighting improvements and services include but are not limited to the maintenance, operation and incidental expenses related to: removal, repair, replacement or relocation of light standards, poles, bulbs, fixtures and all appurtenances. (b) The Street Lighting Assessment District for Landscaping improvements and services include but are not limited to the maintenance, operation and incidental expenses related to: watering, fertilizing, mowing, weed control, shrubbery and tree pruning, removal and replacement of dead growth, and maintenance of irrigation facilities. (c) No substantial changes in the improve ments or services are proposed for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 4.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 6.

Reference is hereby made to the Engineer’s Report entitled “City of Inglewood, Street Lighting Assessment District No. 19801”, fiscal year 2014/2015, Engineer’s Report” said Report has been prepared and submitted under a single cover and are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and provide a description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any Zones therein and the proposed assessment rates upon lots and parcels of land within the District.

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LEG A L NOT I CES Resolution 14-71 (Continued from page 10) SECTION 7. Pursuant to Code Section 10-145.5 of the Inglewood Municipal Code, notice is hereby given that on the 8th of July 2014 at 7:00 P.M., a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, One West Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, California 90301, regarding the Street Lighting Assessment District for the fiscal year 2014/2015. The public hearing will afford interested persons the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. The City Council shall consider all oral statements and written protests made or filed by any interested person. Following such public hearing the City Council shall consider and may take actions regarding the assessments for fiscal year 2014/2015.

SECTION 8.

The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing as provided by law.

SECTION 9.

The City Council hereby determines and declares that the proposed assessments constitute a continuation of assessments existing on the effective date of Article XIIID, that the assessments are imposed exclusively to finance the maintenance and operation expenses for streets and that the assessments as presented are exempt from the requirements of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution.

SECTION 10.

Copies of this resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk.

SECTION 11.

The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014 JAMES T. BUTTS, JR., MAYOR ATTEST YVONNE HORTON, CITY CLERK AYES: NOES: ABSENT:

Natural Insect Repellants (Continued from page 7) on skin or clothing, Reapply hourly. Store in a dark bottle, away from heat or sunlight. Note: Do not take these oils internally. They can cause skin or eye irritation. Do not use on children under 3 years of age. See Film and Make Film (Continued from page 2) In the oral history project, residents will tell a short story about Inglewood on cameras manned by professionals. Be sure to bring a thumb drive to download a copy for yourself. The oral history project dates and times are: Thursdays 10, 17, and 24 July, 12:30-5PM, second floor in Study Room #3 of the main Library and Sunday, 20 July, 12:30-5PM, at the Beacon Arts Building, 808 No La Brea in Michael Massenburg’s studio. These are drop-in activities with sessions on a first-to-arrive, first-to-be-filmed basis. Lastly, LACMA extends an invitation to be their guest at the museum on Sunday, 21 September, 107PM, for “Inglewood Day”.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014154751 The following Person is doing business as: Greenlab Organics 110 Pine Ave., Suite 218, Long Beach, CA 90802 Registered owner: Geoffrey Thompson, 110 Pine Ave., Suite 218, Long Beach, CA 90802 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 6, 2014. 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.) Geoffrey Thompson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 6, 2014 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.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014151012 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014 165330 The following Person is doing business as:

Gee’s Cheesecakes 4176 Sutro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008

Na - Kid 8721 5th Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305

Registered owner: Gerald Clark, 4176 Sutro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 4, 2014. 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.) Gerald Clark, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 4, 2014. 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.

Registered owner: Dorielle Ashante Hammonds, 8721 5th Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90305 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 18, 2014. 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.) Dorielle Ashante Hammonds, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 18, 2014 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 June 12, 19, 26; July 3, 2014 ITO0422301035 Inglewood Today

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 June 26; July 3, 10, 17, 2014 ITO0422301036 Inglewood Today

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Simply say you are an Inglewood resident to gain FREE admittance for yourself and two others. This is a honey of a deal as tickets are regularly $15 and seniors and students with ID are $10. The exciting kick-off party is tomorrow night. Pack a picnic and bring a blanket to the South Lawn of City Hall at 6PM. LACMA introduces this month long event followed by local artist Michael Massenburg. He will discuss the oral history project and his forthcoming mural, “Inglewood Stories” which will be painted in the main Library foyer. During the 6PM hour, Inglewood art consultant Helen Lessick, will lead walking tours to get you better acquainted with the art in our Civic Center. You’ve

seen these works for years and now is your opportunity to learn more about them. Live, dance-friendly music by the cumbia, punta, and merengue fusion band Buyepongo, starts at 7PM. At 8:30 the all-ages friendly animated short films (13 in all) will be shown on a blow-up screen. This partnership is part of LACMA’s outreach program and is made possible through a grant from The James Irvine Foundation, and is supported by Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department and the Public Art Program. As an artist and a film lover, I encourage you to experience as much of this remarkable month-long event as possible. Every screening and activity is FREE.

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Family and Friends Day Covenant New Life Tabernacle is hosting Family and Friends Day at its current location, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 5990 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, 90230. The worship service begins at 9am. CNLT is a thriving ministry under the leadership of Bishop Andrew C. Turner, II. A special double portion blessing is in store for all attendees, along with refreshments and a special gift. For more about the ministry, visit the website at www. thecnlt.org.

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Counseling for Anxiety, Depression Get free help for anxiety, depression, stress and anger. Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve life-coping skills. This worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1937, holds weekly meetings every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at SHARE! 6666 Green Valley Circle, north of Centinela Ave., (2nd building on the right). Call 310-322-6411 for more information, or visit www.lowselfhelpsystems.org. A donation is requested but not required.

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Harris Vernon Jefferson CASE NO. BP152692 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both, of HARRIS VERNON JEFFERSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOEY EARNEST JEFFERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOEY EARNEST JEFFERSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 9, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept: 9 located at 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR of contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1)four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2)60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statues and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. In Pro Per Petitioner Joey Earnest Jefferson 2500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1020 LOS ANGELES, CA 90057 June 26; July 3, 10, 2014 INGLEWOODTODAY CN: 102

Governor Brown Signs 2014-15 State Budget

overnor Jerry Brown has signed a balanced, on-time state budget that pays down debt, shores up the teachers’ retirement system, builds a solid Rainy Day Fund and directs additional funding for local schools and health care. “This on-time budget provides for today and saves for the future,” said Governor Brown. “We’re paying off the state’s credit card, saving for the next rainy day and fixing the broken teachers’ retirement system.” The budget includes a plan of shared responsibility among the state, school districts and teachers to shore up the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS). The first year’s contributions from all three entities total approximately $276 million, growing in subsequent years to more than $5 billion annually. This is projected to eliminate the unfunded liability in the system by 2046. The budget also directs $1.6 billion into the state Rainy Day Fund – the first deposit into the fund since 2007. The fund is expected to grow to $4.6 billion by 2017-18, if voters approve of the measure on the November ballot that was proposed by the Governor and passed by the Legislature. When Governor Brown took office, the state faced a massive $26.6 billion budget deficit and estimated an-

nual shortfalls of roughly $20 billion. These deficits, built up over a decade, have now been eliminated by a combination of budget cuts, temporary taxes approved by voters and the recovering economy.

Act, providing millions of Californians with affordable health coverage. Enrollment is now expected to rise from 7.9 million in 2012-13 to 11.5 million in 2014-15, for a total cost increase of $2.4 billion.

Significant details of the 2014-15 Budget:

Addressing Climate Change The budget includes $872 million of Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds—authorized by AB 32—for greenhouse gas reduction, with an emphasis on assisting disadvantaged communities. The plan will modernize the state’s rail system, including high-speed rail and public transit, and encourage local communities to develop in a sustainable manner. It will also increase energy, water and agricultural efficiency, restore forests in both urban and rural settings and create incentives for improved recycling. The budget permanently allocates 60 percent of future auction proceeds to sustainable communities, public transit and highspeed rail. The remaining proceeds will be allocated in future budgets. Additional details on the 2014-15 budget, including line-item vetoes, can be found atwww.ebudget.ca.gov.

Paying Down Debts and Liabilities The budget reduces the Wall of Debt by more than $10 billion by paying down $5 billion in deferred payments to schools, paying off the Economic Recovery Bonds one year ahead of schedule, repaying various special fund loans and reimbursing $100 million in mandate claims that have been owed to local governments since at least 2004. Under the budget plan, the Wall of Debt would be completely eliminated by 2017-18.

Gov. Jerry Brown

cal Control Funding Formula, which directs new education revenues to districts serving English language learners, students from low-income families and foster youth. The budInvesting in Education and get also expands the number of lowHealth Care income preschool students served, The budget continues the state’s re- increases the rates paid to preschool investment in local schools, providing providers and provides grants to immore than $10 billion this year alone prove the quality of these programs. in new Proposition 98 funding. This In health care, last year the state includes $4.7 billion for the second adopted the optional expansion of year of implementation for the Lo- Medi-Cal under the Affordable Care

Governor Brown Signs Legislation for Teachers’ Retirement

aking action to reduce California’s long-term fiscal liabilities, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1469, which fully funds—over a period of years —the teachers’ retirement system through annual contributions of school districts, teachers and state government. “This bill will ensure a decent retirement for hundreds of thousands of teachers, both now and for decades to come,” said Governor Brown. Before this bill, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) was only 67 percent funded and would have run out of money in 33 years. Under the legislation, authored by Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Alameda), the first year’s contributions from teachers, schools and the state total approximately $276 million, growing in subsequent years to more than $5 billion annually. This is projected to eliminate the unfunded liability in the system by 2046. “Our dedicated teachers work tirelessly to prepare our kids for college and career, and they deserve stability in their pension system,” said Senate President

pro Tem Darrell Steinberg. “This shared responsibility between the state, teachers and school districts is a necessary step towards assuring the fund’s integrity, and will lift a huge burden from the state’s long term financial responsibility.” “In January, Assembly Democrats made clear that kicking the CalSTRS underfunding can down the road had to stop, and that a com-

prehensive, solution needed to be approved this year,” said Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins. “With today’s signature by the Governor, CalSTRS escapes the downward spiral to insolvency and is now on a solid path to full funding. This shared solution, with the state, school districts, and teachers all contributing, provides greater retirement security to our dedicated teachers and more budget certainty to the state and our school districts.” “As Chair of the Committee on

Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security, I was proud to engage in a comprehensive effort with both houses of the Legislature and the Governor to address the CalSTRS’ $74 billion shortfall,” said Assemblymember Bonta. “AB 1469 puts CalSTRS on a course to fulfill the commitments the State has made to California’s educators for the invaluable service they provide to our students. Enacting this plan would not have been possible without the supportive participation of the leadership of both houses and the progressive vision of Governor Brown.” “Recognition of CalSTRS’ financial stability as a priority demonstrates the Governor’s leadership and commitment to a sustainable retirement system for California’s educators,” said Harry Keiley, Chair of the Teachers’ Retirement Board. “This historic legislation allows CalSTRS to embrace its future with confidence and optimism knowing that a sound funding plan is firmly in place.” The bill was included in the 2014-15 state budget, which the Governor signed in San Diego last week. The budget directs $1.6 bil-

lion into the state Rainy Day Fund —the first deposit into the fund since 2007—and reduces the Wall of Debt by more than $10 billion. Under the budget plan, the Wall of Debt would be completely eliminated by 2017-18. The bill follows the governor’s call in February for the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to begin accounting for demographic changes for state employees immediately, with the increased costs fully phased in within three years—instead of pushing the costs off into the future. The CalPERS board adopted the changes sought by the governor. In 2012, the governor signed sweeping bipartisan pension reform legislation that saves billions of taxpayer dollars by capping benefits, increasing the retirement age, stopping abusive practices and requiring public employees to pay a larger share of their pension costs. When Governor Brown took office, the state faced a massive $26.6 billion budget deficit and estimated annual shortfalls of roughly $20 billion. These deficits, built up over a decade, have now been eliminated by a combination of budget cuts, temporary taxes approved by voters and the recovering economy. For full text of the bill, visit: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.