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Latinos Hold the Key to Trump Victory or Defeat

By Veronica Mackey “Donald Trump may be on his way to claiming the Republican presidential nomination, at least in part, by vowing to build a wall to keep Mexicans out of the U.S., but many of those Mexicans may have quietly built a wall that will keep him out of the White House” —Tonyaa J. Weathersbee, TheRoot.com

hile it is nearly impossible to watch television and not see Donald Trump supporters dominating the airwaves, another formidable group has been quietly taking steps to insure his defeat. This is not the so-called #NeverTrump movement, the Twitter hashtag coalition of conservations who have vowed never to support him. It is a growing movement toward Latino citizenship and voter registration. Trump’s view of Mexicans as drug-traffickers, rapists, murderers and job-stealers, and promises to deport an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants is proving to be, for Democrats, the gift that keeps on

gained impetus with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act. The law authorized amnesty for undocumented workers who could prove continuous residence in the U.S. since 1982. While the majority of immigrants fled to California, Texas and Southwestern states for low-wage, low-skill agricultural jobs, others headed to Southern states with less competition. According to Real Clear Politics polling, traditional red states like Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina are now toss-up or Democratic leaning states. Even Texas is leaning.

The Numbers Game giving. And it may prove to be the According to sources such as The anti-Trump venom needed to main- Hill and research done by the Unitain control of the White House. versity of North Carolina at Charlotte, Latinos are migrating to rural Changing the Red State and Southern states in unprecedentLandscape ed numbers. The push toward increasing LaLatinos now make up over 8 tino voters is changing the land- percent of the population in North scape of what has been considered Carolina—up from 4.7 percent in solid Republican-voting states. The 2000. In Georgia, ImmigrationPolpathway toward legal immigration, icy.org reports that Hispanics make (Continued on page 10) and thus, eventual voting rights,

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

On The Inside: • News • Community • Entertainment • Health • Real Estate • Business

By Thomas Bunn

n the 12 major US wars fought, including the American Revolution, the United States has lost an estimate of over 1.1 million soldiers. In no other war were more American lives taken than in the Civil War from 1861 to around 1865. Close to half a million American lives were lost on both sides. Originally named Decoration Day by General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, (Continued on page 2)

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Mapping Historic Preservation By Anne Cheek La Rose

ight now I am pulling together a list of historic properties and places of interest in Inglewood for the Inglewood Historic Preservation Alliance (IHPA). The end result will be a map of our city showing the location of each property. The reason for the work of IHPA is that Inglewood has no preservation ordinance in place, so IHPA is the only preservation watchdog in town. Across LA County, cities and the county have adopted a preservation ordinance to protect historic structures. Some have been in place for years, others are relatively new. However, all have recognized the need to protect their city’s history. Inglewood, thankfully, is not the only city in the county without an ordinance, and IHPA is working to help the City create one. The Los Angeles Conservancy is the preservation watchdog for the entire county. Every five years or so, they issue a ‘Preservation Report Card’ for each municipality. Just like school, the grades range from “A” to “F”. Inglewood’s last grade was “D”. The previous grade was “F”, so

Anne Cheek La Rose we, as a city, have done better. The IHPA goal is an “A” grade. It takes work to get there, and it won’t happen overnight. We do have a lot going for us: the map I’m working on; the Windshield Survey that is in progress (and goes along with the map); the concern the City and the Market Street developer is showing for the historic structures on Market; the concern the City and Metro is showing for the historic Fairview Heights area surrounding the station; and the fact that we have three

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properties on the National Register of Historic Places: the Centinela Adobe, the Fox Inglewood Theatre, and the Fabulous Forum. One more plus for us is that our restoration of the “History of Transportation” mural won the 2010 Governor’s Preservation Award. All three of these properties represent an important part of the history of Inglewood. Further, it is a huge deal for a city our size to have three National Register properties. The National Register application is very lengthy, and involved and takes months and a great deal of research to complete. The completed application is first sent to the State Office of Historic Preservation. They review it and decide if the subject structure meets the criteria. Once the application passes state review, it is sent to the National Register in Washington DC, with the State’s recommendation to approve the application. Each National Register property is also on the State list of historic structures. All of the work of IHPA and the City, and the developer’s and Metro’s concern for our historic fabric means that the Conservancy will be looking much more kindly upon Inglewood when the next Preservation Report Card is written. Honoring Our Fallen Heroes (Continued from page 1) or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he announced. The observance was renamed Memorial Day and made a federal holiday in 1971. Fast-forward to 2016, the City of Inglewood held its 68th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Memorial Monument on the South Lawn to honor the men and women of the armed forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and security of our nation. Erected in 1948, “The individuals’ names were inscribed when our country was in conflict after World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. No names have been added since 1971. It’s fitting that we honor those whose names are on this monument, and all veterans of our community,” said VFW Post 2122 Commander, Ralph Duncan. Maxine Waters added, “We’re all very proud to honor and pay tribute to the men and women who’ve served our country with distin(Continued on page 7)

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Balancing the Scales

Employee or Independent Contractor? It Depends… By Johnny Darnell Griggs, Esq.

s an employment lawyer, one of the most difficult questions I have had to address with clients is the distinction between employee and independent contractor. Not all people who perform work for someone else are classified by law as employees. Under certain circumstances, a person who performs work for another might be classified as an independent contractor. The difference between the two classifications is often confusing for employers. As a result, workers are often misclassified as independent contractors when they are truly employees. To make matters worse, not only is the analysis relating to the determination of employee/independent contractor status complex, that analysis sometimes changes depending upon the purpose for which the determination is being made. This level of complexity has left a difficult-to-navigate morass that often leaves employers scratching their heads. The result: Employers often inadvertently (and sometimes purposely) misclassify workers. Why does classification matter? Among other things, employees are

Johnny Darnell Griggs generally entitled to the protections of wage and hour laws, while independent contractors are not. For example, employees are entitled to meal and rest breaks (if non-exempt), to be paid minimum wage and to be paid overtime (if nonexempt). In addition, employers must pay certain expenses related to employees, such as payroll taxes, workers’ compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and contributions to social security. Thus, properly classifying a worker as an independent contractor re-

sults in significant financial savings for an employer. On the other hand, classifying a worker as an independent contractor, when that worker is really an employee, exposes an employer to significant liability. What rules determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor? It depends. While the California Labor Code does define the term “independent contractor” as a “person who renders service for a specified recompense for a specified result, under the control of his principal as to the result of his work only and not as to the means by which such result is accomplished,” this definition provides little guidance or clarity. One must look to interpretations of the courts and various enforcement agencies to determine whether in a particular situation a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Generally, California law presumes that a worker is an employee. However, this presumption can be overcome by sufficient evidence indicating that the person is truly an independent contractor. The determination of whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor depends upon

a number of factors, all of which must be considered, and none of which by itself is controlling. Precisely what factors will be considered in the analysis depends upon the context. Numerous state and federal agencies must make employee/independent contractor determinations for their own purposes. The state agencies include: Employment Development Department; Division of Labor Standards Enforcement; Franchise Tax Board; Division of Workers’ Compensation; and Contractors State Licensing Board. The federal agencies include: Internal Revenue Service; Department of Labor; and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The factors these agencies utilize are often different. For example, the test used for federal tax purposes may differ significantly from the test used in California for wage and hour determinations, which may vary a great deal from the test used for workers’ compensation purposes. As a result, a worker might be deemed an employee under one set of laws and an independent contractor under another. (Continued on page 10)

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Election Protection to Provide Assistance for California Primary Voters Coalition to Educate, Empower and Protect Voters

s California voters head to the polls on June 7th, Election Protection, the nation’s largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, led by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, will be there to help. Voters should call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) toll-free with any voting-related questions or issues and they will be assisted by trained legal volunteers. This English language hotline will be staffed live from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, June 6th and 6:00 a.m. – 8 p.m. Pacific Time on Primary Election Day. Spanishspeaking voters may seek bilingual assistance through the 888-VE-YVOTA (888-839-8682) hotline, run by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO). “California encompasses one of the largest and most diverse electorates in the country,” said Lawyers’ Commit-

tee President and Executive Director Kristen Clarke. “Whether voters seek assistance verifying their registration status or encounter barriers at the polls, Election Protection stands ready to help ensure that all eligible voters in California are able to exercise the fundamental right to vote.” In addition to the presidential primary, voters will have an opportunity to vote in the primary for an

open U.S. Senate seat and approve or reject a ballot measure, Proposition 50. For more information on Proposition 50, please visit: https:// ballotpedia.org/California_Suspension_of_Legislators_Amendment,_ Proposition_50_(June_2016) Reminders for voters in California: Check Your Registration Voters can check their voter regis-

tration here: http://www.sos.ca.gov/ elections/registration-status/. Voters should make sure that their registration is active, their address is up to date, and they are registered with their political party of choice. In order to participate in the Republican Primary Election, voters must be registered with the Republican Party. In order to participate in the Democratic Primary Election, voters must be registered with the Democratic Party or as a “No Party Preference” voter. Vote By Mail, Early Voting, and In Person Voting Voters can call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-867-8683) to learn if their county offers vote by mail or early voting options. For those who prefer voting on Election Day, voters can find their polling place by calling the (Continued on page 10)

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Who I Am Endorsing and Why (Part II)

couple of weeks ago, I announced my endorsements. I have added a few more, including one for president. Consider my reasons, then decide for yourself on June 7. State Attorney General Kamala Harris is running for the U.S. Senate. She is hoping to replace Sen. Barbara Boxer, who is retiring. Attorney General Harris gets my vote because she, like Sen. Boxer, is a fighter who has earned the respect of Californians. This was particularly evident after she was elected in 2010. The country was still reeling from the economic crisis. California was one of the hardest hit foreclosure states. She played a pivotal role in negotiating a 2012 nationwide settlement with U.S. banks accused of wrongful foreclosures, and secured more than $18 billion for California homeowners. U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters has been a consistent force in politics for decades. She is known as the representative of the people because of her commitment to helping the underserved. Waters has stood up for economic justice, equality for women, equal access to employment and healthcare. She has tirelessly fought for more oversight and transparency with law enforcement. Whenever there is a crisis in the African American community, she is one of the first on the scene. I really cannot say enough about her. I am also proud to support state Senator Isadore Hall, III in his bid

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly for Congress. He has served the 35th District—which includes Inglewood—since he was elected in December 2014. Having worked diligently to create jobs, reduce childhood obesity and diabetes, and improve public safety, Hall wants to take his experience to Washington D.C. He is running for the 44th Congressional District, replacing Janice Hahn, who is running to replace L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe. Steve Bradford has served in the California Assembly and is a former Gardena City Councilman. As a local leader, raised in Gardena, Bradford understands the needs and cultures of his constituents. He has championed many causes and enacted legislation to reduce disparities between the “haves” and those in underserved communities. He will make a great state senator. The fact that Assemblymember Autumn Burke, L.A. County (Continued on page 9)

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UCLA Shooting Leaves 2 Dead

t was a tense day at UCLA on Wednesday, as thousands of students were sent scrambling for safety. A shooting occurred in a small office of the engineering building around 10:00am, which resulted in an apparent murdersuicide.

lice scoured the university, searching for additional suspects. By 12:10pm, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck confirmed that two men were dead. The lockdown was lifted at 12:26pm. However, police continued to search every classroom with guns drawn to ensure there were no additional shooters. It is unclear at this point, what triggered the violence. Authorities are trying to determine if it was a domestic situation. They will be checking social media sites for information that might shed light on For two and a half hours, stu- the motives of the shooter. A note dents, teachers and campus em- was reportedly found on the scene, ployees barricaded themselves in but it was not revealed whether it classrooms and offices, while po- was connected to the incident.

Metro Eases Tra;c Everyone knows that congestion is bad, but we really can improve the way we get around. Right now, Metro is easing tra;c by delivering 1.4 million rides each day. And we’re planning future relief all over LA County by adding more bus and rail service, >xing freeway bottlenecks, funding local road improvements and updating our strategic transportation vision. We’ve come a long way in a short amount of time, but we still have so much more to do. Let’s get it done, together. Learn more about The Plan at metro.net/theplan. Feedback Wanted on LAX Transit Connection Metro is planning a new transit hub that will connect the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the regional rail system. Once complete, the Airport Metro Connector (AMC) 96th Street Transit Station will provide the connection to an Automated People Mover to be built and operated by Los Angeles World Airports. Metro is seeking public comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the AMC station at a public hearing on June 27, 2016. For more info, visit metro.net/laxconnector. Gri;th Observatory Weekend Shuttle Going to a show or visiting the Observatory? Take the Metro Red Line to the Vermont/Sunset station and connect to the LADOT Observatory Shuttle. The shuttle operates on weekends only, from 10am – 10pm. For details and schedules, visit metro.net/observatoryshuttle. Free DASH Rides with Metro Passes If you have a valid Metro 7-Day or 30-Day pass loaded on your TAP card, you will be able to ride all LADOT DASH buses for free from July 1 to December 31, 2016. All other Metro passes will still have regular rates. Learn more at metro.net.

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Tips for Seniors Who Suffer From Muscle Aches and Pains

nees start to hurt. Hips start to ache. Maybe your lower back too. And you finally understand what “tennis elbow” means. Welcome to getting older. For years, your bones, muscles, and joints have held up with nothing more than a minor twinge here or a bruise there. Now, however, it takes longer to get out of bed and daily aches and pains seem to be the norm. While it may sound counterproductive, studies have shown that engaging in a moderate strength training program not only helps in toning up, but strengthening muscles that can ache for days. This is especially true as you get older. Experts say that while some pain is expected as you age, it is also the body’s way of telling you something. The following tips can help tired, sore muscles and joints feel better: • Soothe with heat. A warm shower or bath, hot water bottle, or warm cloth can help relax tired muscles and ease muscle spasms. • Invite in the cold—therapy,

that is. Ice packs can soothe pain, especially if a joint is inflamed or swelling (think joints ankles, elbows, shoulders). Try a cool cloth, cold pack, cold compress wrap, or ice massage. Typically the time is 15-20 minutes on, and the same amount of time off the joint or muscle.

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hand rub can also alleviate pain. Warm oil or lotion may also help you relax. One note: massage in one area for 10 seconds first to see if it feels good. • Invest in a stairlift. If you have stairs in your home, and there are days that you just can’t seem to make it up due to tired, aching muscles, a stairlift, such as those from Orlando-based Acorn Stairlifts, can help. Unlike chair lifts of old, new models are powered by two small 12-volt batteries under the seat or by regular house current. The chair and built-in footrest typically fold up when not in use. Available for straight or curved stairs, these lifts can be a godsend if you’re recovering from an injury. The lifts include • Practice deep breathing. The safety belts, lockable swivel benefits of using the breath to seats, and light touch controls for soothe yourself cannot be uneasy operation. derscored enough. Slow, quiet For more information, please visbreathing helps relax the body it www.acornstairlifts.com. and mind and ease the pain. Aim Source: NewsUSA for about six long, deep breaths a minute. • Get a massage. A foot, back, or

A Safer Alternative to Opioids for Treating Chronic Pain

hree days. That’s the maximum amount of time doctors are supposed to prescribe opioids for in most cases, according to the new guidelines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in March in an attempt to reverse the mounting death toll from the overuse of prescription pain drugs. But the guidelines are only that -- voluntary standards -- and a justreleased survey by the National Safety Council shows just how difficult it could be to get physicians onboard. Not only did 99 percent of doctors polled say they prescribe the potentially highly addictive drugs for longer than three days, but—even worse, given their effect on the brain—23 percent say they prescribe at least a month’s worth at a time. “Opioids do not kill pain, they kill people,” says Dr. Donald Teater, the Council’s medical advisor. So what’s a patient looking for a safer alternative for pain management to do? With the CDC and others, including the Food and Drug Administration, advocating for alternative approaches to the likes of OxyContin, many experts recommend drug-free chiropractic care for those suffering

from headaches and other neuromusculoskeletal conditions involving the back, neck and other jointrelated extremity pain. In fact, the whole “chiropracticfirst” movement—over both prescription pills and elective surgery—is based on numerous studies showing it yields improved patient outcomes, higher satisfaction and lower costs. “A more conservative and safer approach is needed, and yet you have 72 percent of doctors in the NSC survey prescribing opioids for back pain,” says Sherry McAllister, DC, executive vice president of the not-for-profit Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, noting that doctors of chiropractic have a minimum of seven years of higher education and use techniques focusing on conservative spinal manipulation and structural adjustments. Learn more at F4CP.com. Source: NewsUSA Place your DBAs, Probates, Trustee Notices, Legal Notices, Summons and more in Inglewood Today Print & Online Call: 310.670.9600

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Honoring Our Fallen Heroes (Continued from page 2) guished courage during times of war and in times of peace. Today serves as a solemn reminder that our liberty and security are possible because of the men and women in uniform of every generation, since the Revolutionary War. George Kelly of VFW Post 2122 read the Gettysburg Address: “Four score and seven years ago,

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our fathers brought forth, on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived, and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to

dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting-place for those who here gave their lives, that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate— we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it (Continued on page 12)

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Community Black Beauty Shop Health Foundation Announces Black-n-Motion 5K Walk Run 4 Life

Health Ambassador Actress, Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph of The Diva Foundation Joins the Initiative.

he Black BeautyShop Health Foundation is a national grassroots organization that provides training and ongoing support to participating salons, their clients and surrounding neighborhoods. The goal is to bridge the gap in health disparities within communities across the country. The mission is to work with community stakeholders to empower women of color to take an active role in their total health. It enlists the help of black-owned beauty shops to encourage women to seek understanding and be responsible for their immediate health care needs through education, screenings and healthy living strategies. As part of the initiative, The Black BeautyShop Health Foundation has established the “Beauty-n-Black Wellness Tour,” taking vital information to the communities via beauty shops. Women will learn and be inspired by the impact of healthy choices on a woman’s total well being. In addition, The Black BeautyShop Health Foundation has created the “Beauty-n-Motion” 5k Walk Run 4 Life, taking place Sunday,

June 12th, 2016 at Exposition Park in Los Angeles. This is the first stop of a nationwide tour. Other cities are Atlanta, Georgia (August 28th) and Richmond, VA (September 25th). All of the walk/run events are held on Sundays to encourage beauty salons and barber shops to walk with their clients on a day of health and wellness. The Beauty-n-Motion 5k Walk Run 4 Life adds the Beauty-n-Black Wellness Tour to create a health, beauty and wellness day that begins with a 5k walk/run. “Women are the health CEO of the family,” said Margo LaDrew, executive director of the Black BeautyShop Health Foundation.

TV Cop Convicted of Murdering Real Life Wife

ctor Michael Jace, best known for his role as Los Angeles police Officer Julien Lowe in “The Shield,” has been convicted of murdering his wife. A six-man, sixwoman jury delivered the verdict on Tuesday in a Los Angeles Superior Court. Jace shot and killed his wife April in front of their two young sons in 2014. He faces up to 40 years to life in prison for second-degree murder when he is sentenced on June 10. The shooting occurred in the couple’s Hyde Park home. Jace said the couple were having financial problems and had accused April of infidelity. Although he never denied shooting his wife, attorneys on both sides argued over whether he should be found guilty of first or second-degree murder. “He did it. We’re not saying he didn’t do it,” defense attorney Jamon Hicks said, and told jurors, “You have to be sure that he planned it” to convict him of firstdegree murder. Hicks argued that his client just “snapped” and did not intend to kill his wife. He added that Jace wanted to save his marriage and had been drinking. The couple reportedly exchanged 164 text messages the

“Given that black women visit the salon an average of 2.5 times a month, the beauty shop is an ideal place to educate women and equip them with practical tools for improving their family’s health.” Beauty salons, health organizations, businesses, nonprofits and people of all ages and genders are invited to participate by creating a team to walk/run. They can also join a team, become a vendor, sponsor the event or teams or donate money and items for gift bags. This is great for salons and businesses to get info out about their establishments, and non-profits can use the Beauty-n-Motion 5k Walk Run 4 Life as a fundraising opportunity. Presenting sponsors for the Beau-

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T Michael Jace day of the shooting—91 were from Jace. The prosecution tried to show that the murder was premeditated. The couple’s son, Nehemiah testified that “…my dad said, ‘If you like running, run to heaven,’ and then he shot her.” Prosecuting attorney Tannaz Mokayef said Jace was “obsessed” with April and referred to Nehemiah’s testimony as evidence that the shooting was planned: “(He) is saying the words that show premeditation — go to heaven.” In addition to his role in “The Shield,” Jace has also appeared in such films as “Forrest Gump,” “Boogie Nights” and “Planet of the Apes.”

ty-n-Motion 5k Walk Run 4 Life are Toyota, LA Care and KJLH. Supporting sponsors are The California Endowment, CareMore, Blue Shield of CA, and other community organizations. Presently, the National Chair is Barbara T. Perkins, President and Co-Founder of International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute, and Founder of Sisters At The Well. The Local Chair in Los Angeles is Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr., 9th District. The Co-Chair is Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, 8th District. The Black BeautyShop Health Foundation has announced its new Health Ambassador, actress-activist Sheryl Lee Ralph of The DIVA Foundation. Additional ambassadors will be announced soon and more are welcomed. For more information about The Black BeautyShop Health Foundation, Beauty-n-Black Wellness Tour and The Beauty-n-Motion 5k Walk Run 4 Life; or to register/join a team please visit http://bit.ly/BlackBeautyShopHealth and http://bit.ly/ BlackBeautyNMotion.

he Inglewood Public Library and the US Census Bureau’s Los Angeles regional office are pleased to present a free workshop on Census Data for Community Analysis on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall at the Main Library, 101 West Manchester Boulevard. The Census Data for Community Analysis Workshop will help you capture the key demographic, social, economic and housing indicators that define your community. Learn how to access data for small-area geographies, such as Zip Codes and Census Tracts.

Workshop participants will: • Access neighborhood-level data to create Community Profiles. • Obtain the most recent data on age, income, poverty, race/ethnicity, and other measures using American Community Survey (ACS) yearly released data. This free program is open to all. Metered and paid parking are available on-site. For more information about this program please call (310) 412-5380 or visit http://library.cityofinglewood.org.

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For the First-Time Home Seller (Part 1)

By Glenda Brass, MBA

ots of attention and education is provided for individuals who are buying a home for the first time. Look around, you’ll see lots and lots of first-time homebuyer classes, down payment assistance programs, and the like. But little attention is given to individuals who are selling their home for the first time. Like first-time buyers, first-time sellers are usually charting unknown territory.

Glenda Brass Let’s face it, selling your home is a big deal, and is not a process that most people go through often. There are many things to consider as you move forward with selling your home —things that must be dealt with professionally and expertly if you want to sell quickly and for a good price. How to sell a home for the first time is not something you should take lightly. It is easy to make mistakes without the proper guidance and counsel.

ket your home effectively and to avoid making costly mistakes. Look for a real estate agent that has a list of recent, satisfied customers. You want an agent who demonstrates an understanding of your market. Interview several real estate professionals before deciding on the best one. The person you choose will be responsible for how your sale goes, so it is worth your time to look around and be demanding. There are plenty of real estate agents out there, but not all of them are necessarily great agents. Do your homework and choose someone that can help you accomplish your sales goals. For more in-depth information on how to select an agent, contact me for my special report on “How Your Real Estate Agent Should Represent You!”

Choose The Right Realtor While it is possible to sell your home without the help of a professional (contact me for my special report on selling your home yourself), doing so is not recommended. There is too much at stake in a home sale, and too many things that can go wrong. A good agent will handle all the details and help you understand your options specific to your area. You can read all the information you want about real estate sales, but you will still not have the connections or experience to mar-

Research the Public Records This is one of the first things I recommend for any home seller, especially if you’ve owned your home for a while and have had anything happen in your life that might ‘attach’ to the property. In my ‘First Time Home Sellers Workshop’(our next session of this valuable workshop is June 30), we spend almost an hour on this one topic. Most home sellers are amazed at the things that can (unknowingly) attach to their property in the form of liens. Working with a title professional, your real estate agent should have the search begun at the time the contract to sell your home is signed. The sooner you know of any issues, the fewer potential delays there will be in closing the transaction once you find a qualified buyer. Glenda Brass is a real estate consultant and trainer. Her offices are located at 2639 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. For more information on buying, selling, or renovating real estate, contact Glenda at (310) 345-9707 or glendabrass@glendabrass.com.

Publisher’s Message (Continued from page 5) District Attorney Jackie Lacey and L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas are running unopposed speaks volumes about their leadership and ability to get things done. I highly respect each of these individuals and would vote for them even if there were candidates running against them. Hillary Clinton gets my vote for president for a couple of reasons. She has shown consistent, reliable leadership, and she is the one I believe most capable of beating Donald Trump in November. America

needs someone stable, with proven leadership ability, one who will not be divisive, who understands the economy and will protect the hard work President Obama has done to get this country back on track. Her foreign affairs experience is another huge plus. Regardless of who you vote for, it is imperative that you do vote. Don’t underestimate the importance of primary elections because if you skip this one, you may not get a chance to vote again for your candidate in the fall. Make sure you get to the polls on June 7 or use an absentee ballot.

Beware of the Timeshare!!

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

ith the economy picking up and the real estate market booming again, a lot of scams and fraudsters are out here hustling people with dreams of home ownership and vacation get-aways. And the number one culprit is usually timeshares. With the invention of the Internet and travel sites like Kayak.com and Hotel.com, a lot of what made timeshares so amazing in the 80s and 90s no longer exist. You can essentially travel the world with your family for a much cheaper price than it is to buy a timeshare. Timeshare companies, realizing this trend, have changed the sales pitch from, “Wouldn’t you like to travel around the world?” to “Hey, wouldn’t you like to own a vacation home, like all the other rich people in the world?” This sounds great upon first hearing it, but they don’t explain all the drawbacks and fees associated with owning your 2 weeks in a luxury hotel anywhere in the world. Timeshares themselves are not fraudulent or illegal. However, I wanted to talk about the people in the industry and the tactics they use to separate good working class people from their hard earned money. The bait and switch is the most common tactic you will deal with in the world of timeshare mania. While visiting a fair or carnival you will pass a booth offering free flights to Hawaii, Dodger tickets and a gift card for a meal at your favorite restaurant. All you have to do is sit through a 1 hour presentation with no obligation to buy. What they don’t tell you is that the 1 hour almost always last 2 hours, and that when you’re finished, you will be taken to a table and essentially beaten into submission, by salesperson after salesperson, coming over and telling you why you

need to buy today, or you will miss out on the deal of a lifetime. The problem with all of this is once you have bought that timeshare, you only have a 72-hour right of rescission to cancel the contract and get your money back. Unlike buying a carl where you do the research before going in and are prepared to either buy or walk, most people are blindsided by the timeshare hard sale. They went in

Odest T. Riley, Jr. looking for free goodies and ended up with a $23,000 weekend getaway to Las Vegas. That can end up ruining your credit if you don’t pay. Just remember nothing in America is free so the next time you decide to become a vacation rental owner, ask yourself if you would really spend that much money on a trip to Hawaii or Las Vegas. As always at WLM Financial, we are here to assist you with all of your real estate and mortgage needs. From buying and selling to refinancing your home, we can help you along. Our goal and my dream is to teach people how to get in the position to be financially free and with a little bit of hard work and endurance, you can get there. For any questions please contact Odest T. Riley Jr., President of WLM Financial, call (310) 9057421, email odest@wlmfinancial. com, or send mail to 111 N. La Brea Ave., #406B, Inglewood, CA 90301.

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LEGAL NOTICES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016 119197 The following Person is doing business as: Pacific Ocean Front Urgent Care Pacific Ocean Front Care 209 N. Pacific Avenue San Pedro, CA 90731 Registered Owner: M4LLC, 209 N. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on May 13, 2016 I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) M4 LLC, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on May 13, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original May 19, 26; Jun 2, 9, 2016 IT00422301104 Inglewood Today

Balancing the Scales (Continued from page 3) Confused? You are not alone. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors continues to be among the most significant challenges for employers, and its frequency is increasing. This area is fraught with liability for employers and the stakes are often high. Misclassification can subject employers to significant consequences, including payment of back wages, unpaid overtime, fines, penalties, interest, and back taxes. Because misclassification often involves large

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Jill Franklyn, Case No. BS158708, 1111 ½ S. Orange Grove Ave., L A, CA 90019, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles Courthouse, to change her name. FROM: Jill Franklyn TO: Jillian Franklyn THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on September 1, 2016, 10:00 am, Dept 47, Room 507, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Pub: May 12, 19, 26, 2016; June 2, 2016

Latinos Hold the Key to Trump Victory or Defeat (Continued from page 1) up a growing share of the population and the electorate. The foreign-born share of residents increased from 2.7 percent in 1990 to 9.7 percent in 2013. According to the New York Times (March 7, 2016), “naturalization applications increased by 11 percent in the 2015 fiscal year over the year before, and jumped 14 percent during the six months ending in January, according to federal figures.” Advocates say applications could approach one million in 2016, about 200,000 more than the average in recent years. categories of persons, the exposure is multiplied. The moral of this story? As is often said on television, “Do not try this at home!” When considering whether to classify workers as independent contractors rather than as employees, always consult competent, experienced employment counsel. A relatively small investment in professional advice might well avoid significant exposure in the future. For your legal questions, please contact me at attygriggs @inglewoodtoday.com.

Although 2.7 million Mexicans are eligible for naturalization, only 36 percent have become citizens, while 68 percent of all other immigrants have done so, according to the Pew Research Center.

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In an opinion piece in The Guardian (May 9, 2016), Sabrina Vourvoulias writes: “If Latinos vote in record numbers, we could be the electoral demographic that drives Trump out of politics with his tail between his legs.” A poll released on April 21 by America’s Voice and Latino Decisions found that 48 percent of Latinas polled said that they were more enthusiastic about voting in 2016 than in 2012. Of those who said they were more enthusiastic, 41 percent said it was because of their opposition to Trump. Despite high unfavorable ratings of Trump by Latinos,

The naturalization workshop drew a large crowd on Feb. 27, as immigrants rushed to naturalize in time to vote in November. Theo Stroomer/New York Times

Election Protection to Provide Assistance for California Voters (Continued from page 4) Election Protection Hotline or contacting their County Elections Office at http:// www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ voting-resources/countyelections-offices/. About Election Protection Election Protection is the nation’s largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, led by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Through its suite of hotlines, including the 866-OUR-

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the GOP candidate insisted that he will do well with this demographic group. Last month he appeared in a video to address the conservative National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference— a nonpartisan group that brought together over 1,200 Hispanic leaders at its weekend meeting. It was supposed to provide an opportunity for the Republican leader to both appeal to conservative Latino values and make a serious attempt to court Hispanic voters in California. NHCLC president Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, who organized the meeting, was disappointed. He said the group did not hear any solid plans to stop illegal immigration without separating families, and they heard no pro-life policies. There was also no sort of apology from Trump about his offensive rhetoric about Mexicans. “Was this the mea culpa, olive branch moment?” Rodriguez told CBS News. No, he continued, “That did not happen.” He later added: “I have no plans on endorsing Donald Trump whatsoever.” vancement Project, Asian American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Brennan Center for Justice, Common Cause, League of Women Voters of the United States, NAACP, National Bar Association, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, State Voices, Rock the Vote and Verified Voting Foundation—at the national, state and local levels and provides voter protection services nationwide. For more information about Election Protection and the 866-OURVOTE hotline, please visit www.866ourvote.org.

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June 11, 2016 Relay for Life of Inglewood The annual community fundraiser of the American Cancer Society is back! Relay for Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who

have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Teams are forming now in Inglewood (by district). Participants will walk around the track at Crozier Middle School, 120 W. Regent Street., from 9am9pm. Last year Inglewood was among the highest fundraising cities. Let’s do it again! For register for your district, visit http:// relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY16CA?fr_ id=73985&pg=entry. June 13-July 29 2016 Urban Scholar Summer Academy The Urban Scholar Academy is accepting summer enrollment for students in kindergarten through 8th grades. The program includes academic, technology, arts and crafts, movies, weekly field trips and much more. Held Monday through Friday at Breath of Life Seventh Day Adventist Church, 425 South La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301. Enrollment deadline is May 28. Program cost is $125 per week; registration is $25 (Includes break-

fast and lunch). Financial assistance is available. Register online at www.urbanscholaracademy.org or visit Urban Scholar Academy, 714 E. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA. For more information, contact Alexis Coleman at (310) 528-3845 or email info@urban scholaracademy.org.

you can speak to a lawyer live, and send them documents. They offer legal advice and guidance on a variety of civil matters, including evictions, divorces, and child custody. They can provide referrals to private attorneys, other legal services, or other resources as needed.

Ongoing Talk to a Lawyer Online In cooperation with the City of Inglewood, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) now offers a teleconferencing center at the Main Library, where

Hours for teleconferencing are every Wednesday from 11am to 2pm. Ask the Audio/Visual Desk assistant for help or call ahead for an appointment at (310) 4125380.

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June 4, 2016 Book Reading and Signing Join Judith C. Owens-Lalude, author, dramatist, educator, folklorist and storyteller for a book reading and signing at the Inglewood Main Public Library, behind Inglewood City Hall at One Manchester Blvd. The signing will take place at 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact pbattle@ca.rr.com.

The City of Inglewood is home sion on Accreditation and Rehabili- development, and the SupportHonoring Our Fallen Heroes (Continued from page 7) to close to 9,000 veterans and has tation Facilities) International for ive Services for Veteran Families far above our poor power to add or been awarded the highest level of Services Coordination in the areas (SSVF) program, servicing over detract. The world will little note, nor accreditation by CARF (Commis- of case management and workforce 500 veterans in the community. long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us —that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new Plant and grow the seeds of knowledge birth of freedom, and that governand watch their tomorrow blossom. ment of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

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