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Mayor Butts Accepts 2016 Public Service Award By Amanda Anderson

efore a sold-out, standing room only gala, Inglewood mayor James T. Butts was honored during the 23rd annual Economic Awards Dinner March 17, sponsored by the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC). The highly coveted award, which celebrates dignitaries whose contributions have helped improve public policies affecting the local African American community, was presented to Butts by Gene Hale, GLAAAC’S Chairman and Gerald McCallum, Hollywood Park Land Company’s project manager. Hale stated, “Mayor Butts is a tried-and-true Angeleno and excep-

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Butts with GLAAACC Chairman Gene Hale Butts honored at sold-out dinner Photos by Ian Foxx/Foxx Media Group and Debra Simmons/Diamond Dust Photography

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tional leader. He leads and serves his city with passion, diligence and dedication.” Butts was proud to receive the award and excited about how his work will help not just Inglewood alone, but the whole Los Angeles region. “I am thrilled to receive the GLAAACC Public Service Award, not for myself, but for what it represents of how far City of Inglewood has come in such a short time.” “Equally important, it’s an acknowledgement that the City of Inglewood has helped to uplift the region in job creation and economic prosperity,” Butts said in an interview. The evening of honor began with attendees arriving at an upscale downtown Los Angeles hotel, taking three escalators up to the floor where the event was taking place, registering first then partaking in its festive reception where local bigwigs mingled and shook hands with friends and supporters. There was a main lobby where most attendees, if unaccompanied, could hang out and use their mobile (Continued on page 9)

City Welcomes Back Inglewood Fire Station 172!

or close to 6 years, Inglewood Fire Station 172 has had a “Station Closed” sign hanging on its doors, due to budget cuts. On February 25, 2016 the Inglewood mayor and council members approved an amendment to the Fire Services Agreement that made Station 172 operational. On March 1, firefighters removed the “Station Closed” sign to the delight of honking horns, as residents drove by, showing their support of the reopening. Among the team of 5 firefighters (Continued on page 9)

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Candidates Weigh In on Brussels Attack

errorism overshadowed presidential campaigns again on Tuesday, as candidates gave their opinions on what must be done to stop ISIS. Responding to the Terror Attack in Brussels and seizing the opportunity to look presidential, candidates’ comments focused on national security. Winning the Arizona primary Tuesday night, Trump called for the US to close its borders. Clinton, who also won in Arizona, called Trump’s idea unrealistic. “You tell me how high does the Belgium police stand guard at train station after the attacks. wall have to be to keep the Internet out,” she said, taking a jab at “Today’s attack underscores the Trump’s idea to build a wall be- on the Democratic side. tween the U.S. and Mexico. In regard to the attacks, Cruz Republican need for a strong comGOP Sen. Ted Cruz won in Utah called for police to patrol neigh- mander-in-chief,” he said. Other candidates didn’t agree while Sanders took Utah and Idaho borhoods of American Muslims. with Trump or Cruz. “Because you happen to be of another religion and somehow you have evil intent is just irresponsible,” GOP candidate Gov. John Kasich said. Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders said, “That would be unconstitutional. It would be wrong.” President Obama addressed the incident during his trip to Cuba. “This is yet another reminder that the world must unite,” he said. Despite criticism from Cruz and other GOP leaders for attending a baseball game with his Cuban counterpart, the president made no Mason Wells with Joseph Empey, also injured in the explosion. apologies. There were two explosions in Brussels, according to the New York Times. At least one was caused by a suicide bomber, in the departure hall at Brussels Airport, killing 10 Please call 323-442-6453 to schedule your people early Tuesday morning. About an hour later, a second COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAM TODAY! explosion occurred at the Maelbeek subway station in central Brussels, not far from the European Union, which killed about 20 people. More than 230 others were wounded. At least 6 Americans were injured, including a group of Morman missionaries. One of them, 19 year-old Mason Wells, suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, shrapnel injures, as well as second- and third-degree burns on his face and The University of Southern California (USC) has hands. Ironically, he also survived terrorist attacks in Paris and bombstarted a new population based eye study called ing at the Boston Marathon. Nearly 1,500 American students the African American Eye Disease Study (AFEDS) in study in Brussels. Currently, Trump is less than Inglewood, CA. By providing eye examinations to 500 delegates away from the 1,237 residents in the community, AFEDS will help needed to get the Republican nomination. Clinton is a little more than improve the understanding of eye disease among halfway toward her magic number of 2,383.

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Obama’s Cuba Visit Signals New Era

nother historic milestone was reached on March 22, when President Barack Obama paid a visit to Cuban President Raul Castro. Since late 2014, the two governments have been working to lift the 54-year embargo and resume relations. “What the United States was doing was not working,” Obama said in a speech. He told Castro, “You do not need to fear a threat from the United States.”

President Obama waves after arriving to address the people of Cuba at the El Gran Teatro de Havana on March 22, 2016.

Above: President and Mrs. Obama and daughters take in a Cuban baseball game. Right: Obama shares a lighter moment with President Raul Castro. The U.S. president called for more democracy in Cuba.

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Eye on the City

Council Honors Women’s History and Political Icon

uesday’s meeting began with two proclamations by the Inglewood City Council. April 2016 was declared Donate Life Month in the City of Inglewood, and April 16, 2016 is designated Sally Hemings Day. Donate Life is an organ donor registry that recruits participants through the Dept. of Motor Vehicles. Individuals can request to have their organs donated upon death when applying to renew drivers’ licenses or identification cards. Mayor James Butts read statistics about the shortage of organ donors and the importance of lifesaving transplants. “Every 90 minutes a person dies waiting for an organ transplant,” Butts said. “This is especially true in the African American community.” In honor of Women’s History

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Tori Ellison receives proclamation from the City of Inglewood.

Month, the City recognized Sally Hemings, the enslaved mixedrace woman owned by President Thomas Jefferson, and who is believed to have had a long-term relationship and six children with him. Four children survived and all

were given freedom by Jefferson. Artist and curator Tori Ellison, who created a bronze and acrylic sculpture in honor of Hemings, accepted the proclamation. “I want to express my gratitude and pride, not only for the sculpture, but because

women of color have been underrepresented in history. I thank the mayor and art commission. I am honored that there would be a Sally Hemings Day,” Ellison said. The council denied all claims for property damage, personal injury and a billing dispute made between December 2010 and February 2016. Approval was granted for an agreement with The Arroyo Group to provide professional planning services by replacing the originally designated environmental consultant, ESA with Metis Environmental Group. The City will terminate its agreement with Ryan Snyder Associates for transportation planning services because the company was acquired by Transpo Group. Planning services will assist in the overall preparation of an Active Transportation Plan and Safe Routes to (Continued on page 10)

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Women’s History Month Meet These Latina Feminists

istorically, white women have been the most representative members of the feminist movement. Women like Susan B. Anthony and Gloria Steinem are the standard bearers to voting rights, pay equality, women’s reproductive rights and a host of other gender related issues. Women of color are less famous, which might be explained by having to split their focus between fighting sexism and racism. However, their contributions are significant within their gender, as well as within their Jovita Idar respective races. Here’s a look at a few strong Latino feminists who have that became the inspiration for the paved the way for other women: United States’ Head Start program. Doña Felisa, as she was called, reFelisa Rincón de Gautier ceived 113 keys to different cities In 1946, Felisa Rincón de Gauti- across Puerto Rico, the U.S., and er broke barriers when she ran for Latin America and was awarded 11 and was elected mayor of San Juan, honorary degrees. Puerto Rico, becoming the first woman to be elected as the mayor Jovita Idar of a capital city in the Americas. She Jovita Idar started her social juswas an active participant in Puerto tice work in 1910, writing articles Rico’s women’s suffrage movement on racial discrimination, lynchings, and pushed for child care programs and other violence by Texas Rang-

Dolores Huerta ers for her father’s newspaper. In 1911, she formed the League of Mexican Women, recognized today as the first attempt in Mexican-American history to organize a feminist social movement, which provided free education for Tejano students and goods for the poor.

Julia de Burgos erhood are synonymous, and questioned conventional gender roles starting in the 1930s. One of her most powerful lines, “Don’t let the hand you hold, hold you down,” is often still quoted by feminists today. On the mainland, the racial, ethnic, linguistic, and class discrimination she faced as an Afro-Latina halted Julia de Burgos her career in poetry but further imPuerto Rican poet Julia de Bur- bued her with the need to fight for gos used her writing to contest the civil rights, which she did through (Continued on page 12) notion that womanhood and moth-

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House Flipping & Gentrification By Anne Cheek La Rose

igns tacked on power poles all over Inglewood say “We buy homes for cash, any condition.” Letters show up in our mailboxes saying ‘we want to buy your house for all cash.’ Both of these are investors hunting for houses to flip. They are looking to buy our homes below market value for the purpose of renovating and selling at a sizable profit. The national average for profits is 46%. There is concern that our residents are being pushed out of their homes. Unless one has gone into default on the mortgage, or has not paid property taxes for five years, or is being forced to sell to satisfy a legal judgment, or has been scammed out of the property, no one can force someone to sell their home. Flippers ‘all cash’ offers can be a mighty big temptation. Flippers make their money by offering less than the market value (the national average is 25.9% below market value) for a house. They put that savings into renovation, then sell the

house for more when the market value rises. Inglewood is growing, and that means flippers see great opportunity here. Cash offers are most common in depressed housing markets. Communities with weakened but improving housing markets are ideal for flippers. We have always been a stable community, even in our worst days there were few homes for sale. A healthy housing market should have no more that 10% of all sales being ‘flipped’ sales. The current national average is 5.5%. Flippers often have a formula that they work over and over on their properties. Much, if not most, of the renovation is performed on the house’s interior, but the exterior can be part of the plan, as well, and many times it is regardless of the architectural style of the neighborhood. Nothing sticks out like a sore thumb more than a home whose style doesn’t fit the neighborhood. Unlike an unkempt yard or a house color, the architectural style is difficult and costly to change. As a pres-

riod fixtures. Also, because flipping is a business, inferior materials and workmanship is not unheard of. More and more folks want to live in the city and are moving back from outlying areas of LA County so they can be near work, family, and the pastimes that interest them. With home sales and Inglewood’s progress, gentrification is inevitable. However, gentrification is not necessarily a bad thing. It is the way that it is done that can make it bad. Change in Inglewood is happening and we cannot stop it. We can, howAnne Cheek La Rose ever, make sure that our city retains ervationist, I can say house flipping the things that make life in Inglewood exterior work usually isn’t good for good. Keep your eyes open. the preservation of the style of the neighborhood. Place your DBAs, Renovation is bringing a house to Probates, Trustee Notices, like-new conditon with modern materials and modern conveniences, reLegal Notices, gardless of the age of the structure. Summons and more in Restoration is bringing a property Inglewood Today to its original state while including Print & Online modern conveniences. Flippers Call: 310.670.9600 seldom restore, though they may keep original or add copies of pe-

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ne of the Golden State’s most prominent, longstanding and influential African-American political figures will be put to rest on Saturday. Percy Pinkney, founder of the Black American Political Association of California (BAPAC), died on March 18 of natural causes. The 79-year-old Los Angeles resident’s funeral will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary in Fair Oaks (Northern California). The viewing will begin at 9 a.m. Pinkney founded the 40,000-member BAPAC in 1979 and served as the group’s state president until his death. BAPAC’s goal since its founding has been to develop, document, and identify resources necessary to achieve cultural, economic and educational goals of underserved citizens in California. The group has also been committed to the active participation of African Americans in the political process. BAPAC-San Diego Board Chairman and BAPAC Southern Vice President Dr. Willie Blair said Pinkney was a leader who touched many lives for the better.

Percy Pinkney “He would want his legacy to be that,” Blair said. “We utilize his passing as a rally call to make BAPAC stronger and more prolific than ever, and that is exactly what we plan to do. If he knew that, he would be smiling down from heaven.” Pinkney’s career in politics began four years before he started the BAPAC, which has grown to 50 chapters around the state. Pinkney led Gov. Jerry Brown’s community relations department for seven years during the California executive’s first governorship, beginning in 1975. The McComb, Miss. native was the first person to join U.S. Sen. (Continued on page 10)

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Mayor Butts Accepts 2016 Public Service Award (Continued from page 1) devices, while the VIP reception area was tucked away in a side area conference room, where appetizers and beverages were handed out by servers wearing neat black uniforms and friendly smiles. The main event, a white table cloth sit down dinner and awards ceremony was held in a larger room featuring Justin G. Tanner, Associate Director for Legislative, Education and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S Department of Commerce. Complementing the event’s ambiance were elegantly dressed and well-spoken African American business owners and municipal leaders there to let their hair down for a night of back slapping. GLAAACC’S awards dinner highlighted select elected officials, businesses, corporations and people who have tremendously impacted the fiscal growth and development of minority businesses. Butts, Inglewood’s top executive, has a large supportive constituency who is well pleased with his performance as mayor and happy the former police chief was chosen. Supporters reacted to Butts being honored with the award. “I salute Mayor Butts with this prestigious honor and his leadership in bringing Inglewood to national prominence,” said Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson. “It’s a new day in Inglewood with the new Los Angeles Rams stadium, the redevelopment of its downtown, and its burgeoning real estate market.”

Marc Little, Inglewood Chamber of Commerce president and attorney said, “It was my distinct pleasure witnessing Inglewood’s very own Mayor Butts receive GLAAACC’S Public Service Award for all the work he has accomplished for Inglewood.” “He rightly also congratulated his fellow council members because the monumental accomplishments could not have been done without the council and the community.” Clifton Mosley, National Sales Network, Los Angeles chapter, gave Butts his thumbs up: “Well deserved award; he is making great things happen for the Inglewood community.” Local marketing consultant Deborah Deras said, “Mayor Butts’ entire career has been dedicated to improving the community, from his time on the police force dramatically reducing crime, and as Mayor his savvy business and leadership skills spearheaded economic development projects like the NFL stadium to fruition.” “The mayor has improved the home values in the City, and with the Forum thriving with Madison Square Garden and the Metro train developments; he has put Inglewood on the map.” “No longer is Inglewood a go through City but a “go to” Gateway City, thanks to the dedicated public service of Mayor Butts,” she stated. “I think Mayor James Butts receiving his award this evening is well deserved. He has done so much for the city of Inglewood, obviously bringing back football is a major ac(Continued on page 10)

City Welcomes Back Inglewood Firestation 172 (Continued from page 1) that are stationed at 172, Inglewood native Johnny Gray, is proud to be back in the city he’s called home all his life, serving and protecting the community. “Before this, I played basketball overseas for 4 years, got used to being around the community, because I did a lot of basketball camps, community events, and as a firefighter, it’s just like athletics, and it’s the best career that paralleled basketball. I’m part of a team, there’s 5 of us here today, that’s technically our starting 5, we all play a role, we workout together, we eat together, it’s exactly like basketball. It’s the best career ever.” Inglewood Fire Station 172 is also known as the “sweet spot” for its proximity to other stations that enables the firefighters to engage in emergency situations, more so than other stations, and also for the love the firefighters have received from the community over the years, . When the station closed, the 172 squad was relocated to Station 171, located on Regent Street, making it the only station in Los Angeles County “…with 2 squads and 1 engine.” Gray says. Reopening 172 has

offered a tremendous relief to all the surrounding stations. Councilman Alex Padilla commented on the return of Station 172 to District 2 and to the City Inglewood: “With us having our own fire station, it certainly is something that the community is excited about. Matter of fact, we’ve had residents go by the fire station and drop off cookies, gifts, cards, and other items, as a way to welcome them back to the City of Inglewood. The station was closed for budgetary reasons in hopes that one day we would bring it back, and we have, we’ve been able to do it through grant funding and negotiations between the LA County Fire Department and City government. It’s exciting to have a station to call our own, to be able to decrease the response time for emergencies in our district, and it’s just a welcome addition to our city.” Inglewood Fire Station 172 and The City of Inglewood will host a grand re-opening and Fire Safety Day kicking off May 7 with a pancake breakfast at 9am, followed by hot dogs and fun activities for kids at 11am. For more information contact 310.412.8601.

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Keeping It REAL Estate Location, Location, Location

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

eal Estate is all about where you live and how that neighborhood is perceived. Does it have a good school system? Does it have nice areas to shop? How safe is the community? Is there a central area where the community and visitors can get together and hang out? All these factors play a big part in the value of your home and the overall strength of your community. This is great news for property owners in Inglewood and the surrounding South Bay cities. It is also leaving many residents in a position to reap benefits they could never imagine. They moved into position to profit from the growth of the city and the buzz surrounding it, after the announcement was made that we would be getting the Rams and a state-of-the-art stadium. Opportunities for residents are very different than just a few years ago. The demands for rentals near the Forum are now allowing property owners to charge higher rates for rent. Higher rates than the city has seen in decades. Also with such a high demand, many owners have the opportunity to place their homes on www.airbnb.com, a website that allows you to post a picture of your home. You can either rent your whole residence out, or possibly just a room for a night, which can be very profitable, when used the right way. Selling your home and moving away may not be the only option to make a profit on your home. With the rise in popularity of Inglewood and the surrounding South Bay cities, many home owners and longtime residents will have the opportunity to become successful landlords of the future. Now is the time to start investing in your future by taking the time to clean up, renovate and remodel your properties, so that you may maximize your ability to demand Santa Monica/ Culver City prices in the future.

Odest T. Riley, Jr. You can get the money to do these projects by either refinancing a reasonable amount of equity out of your property or by using 1 of the many loan products available such as the SBA 504 Commercial Renovation Loan or the 203k Renovation Loan for residential homes. It’s time to get up and prepare for the changes happening in our backyards. Don’t move, improve your property and take advantage of the rising values and changing views. Now is the time we have all been waiting for. At WLM Financial, our goal and my dream is to teach people how to get in the position to be financially free, and with a little bit of hard work and endurance you can get there. Be sure to come out for our “Don’t Move, Improve” home renovation seminar and learn how to make your old home look brand new. It happens this Saturday, March 26th from 12 to 1:30pm, 111 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood CA 90301. If you have any question on anything from how to rent your home or how to refinance your condo/home, feel free to call me anytime at 310905-7420, email odest@wlmfinancial.com, or visit our Facebook page at wlmfinancial. We will be giving money saving tips all year long.

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lives better. It was an honor Funeral Plans to be Percy’s friend and I Announced for Percy will miss him dearly.” Pinkney (Continued from page 8) Pinkney was also a U.S. Dianne Feinstein’s staff in Army veteran. He earned 1992. Pinkney was the sen- his undergraduate degree ator’s field representative at San Francisco State and in Los Angeles, overseeing a Masters in social work issues affecting the Black from San Francisco’s Lone community until he retired Mountain College. in 2014. Feinstein said in a statement she met Pinkney in 1969 when he was working as a social worker in San Francisco. She said her longtime friend was a caring person whose Percy Pinkney with Dianne Feinstein compassion for others never ceased. Those wishing to send “No issue was too small flowers, cards and notes of or too big for Percy to tack- condolences can send them le,” she said. “When Percy to: Percy Pinkney, Mount became engaged on an is- Vernon Memorial Park & sue, he didn’t rest until the Mortuary, 8201 Greenback problem was solved. Percy Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. represented the best of pubFor more information, lic service—an unwavering contact the BAPAC at (310) devotion to the people of 479-4727 or bapacstate California and making their office.org.

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Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) School Plan as well as the associated environmental review. Ryan Snyder will continue as project manager to maintain continuity of services. The council also approved new program requirements issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Residential Sound Insulation program, which was effective October 1, 2015. Temporary Shoring Easement Agreements between the City of Inglewood (as the Successor Agency to the Inglewood Redevelopment Agency) and various property owners along Market Street were approved to aid in the construction of the new senior center, 111 North Locust Street. During public comments a man returned to update the council on a traffic situation near 84th St. and Crenshaw and to request additional help. Cars have collided with his building multiple times and he’s concerned that his insurance rates will go up. He

wants the City to erect some type of barrier to regulate traffic. Public Works director Louis Atwell met with the man privately a few seconds later. City Clerk Yvonne Horton reminded residents that May 23 is the last date to register to vote in the June 7 primary election. You can register by calling her office at (310) 412-5280 or going online at www.lavote.com. She also asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Percy Pinkney, the former aide to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein and founder of the 4,000-member Black American Political Association of California. He died of natural causes on March 18. Council members expressed their condolences to the Pinkney family. Ralph Franklin called him a friend to Inglewood who was instrumental in securing funding for City programs. City Treasurer Wanda Brown announced her financial literacy internship for high school students begins next month. Applications are available in the Inglewood Main Library, or

by calling her office at (310) 412-5642. Councilman Alex Padilla announced the City of Inglewood will host a workshop for small business owners on Wednesday, March30 from 6:30-8:30pm. The focus will be on how to do business with the City. Mayor Butts was honored last week with a leadership award by GLAAAC. “Whenever I receive an award, which is often lately, I always (acknowledge) Inglewood council members, City staff and the people of Inglewood who share our vision,” he said.

Mayor Butts Accepts 2016 Public Service Award (Continued from page 9) complishment, said Metro’s B.C. Roberts. He has done so much for his constituency and is getting this award in recognition of all his hard work.” Darryl Henderson of Los Angeles MTA said, “I think Mr. Butts is very deserving. He has guided the City of Inglewood that was near bankruptcy back to prosperity. “Butts brought the NFL back to L.A. with a 2 billion dollar stadium with no tax payer money.” SEIU spokesman Amos Young Jr., gave kudos: “Mayor James Butts is a principled leader who consistently makes decisions framed by what he holds as immutable truths based on his core values.” “May the Public Service award serve as a reminder of our remaining works to improve lives of the public, within affordable housing and increasing livable wages for Inglewood residents.” “It was great to see the mayor recognized for his reshaping Inglewood back into a premier city,” Odest T. Riley, Jr., WLM Financial Services, stated.

Andre Shaver, an Inglewood real estate professional reacted, “I don’t think it could have happened to a greater man! He has been dedicated to Inglewood since the 1970’s and now his hard work has paid off.” The dinner was held at the JW Marriott Hotel at LA Live, 900 W. Olympic Blvd. Butts continued to reflect on the transformational upswing of his city. “We are a nine square mile city that is now relevant to everyone.” “Inglewood is absolutely a great success story. Certainly, the depth of which has yet to be told,” Butts said. Actor Flex Alexander hosted the event and his wife, Grammy nominated singer, Shanice, performed for the attendees. The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) was established in 1991. In addition to lobbying to city, state and federal lawmakers on issues affecting business enterprise, GLAAACC assists in providing information, resources and referrals to the community at large.

Publisher’s Message (Continued from page 5) business. Our city is being reborn. And we need to look our best and have our homes and businesses reflect the spirit of the city. Just as the city is being renewed, it is important that we as individuals make changes within ourselves. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to adjust our attitudes. Old stereotypes of Inglewood as depressed and crime-ridden just don’t match reality anymore. Some people are still carrying around these old negative images. Some of them were never based in reality, while others reflect an image that has long passed. It is important that old timers stay current as the city continues to evolve. Don’t be afraid of change because it is inevitable. Give yourself a chance to adjust, but don’t get stuck in yesterday. Ask yourself how you can grow personally as the city grows. A community is only as strong as its neighborhoods. It is time to reach out to neighbors, and welcome new ones in. Working together (Continued on page 11)

Correction: Last week, Inglewood Today reported that the City of Inglewood donated $4,000 to assist in the final arrangements for Marquintan Sandalin, who was shot and killed by Inglewood police. Mayor Butts, along with the Inglewood Police Officers Association and the Inglewood Police Management Association, collectively donated the money at the request of the family for help.

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Inglewood Man Convicted of Rape and Attempted Murder

47 year-old Inglewood man was convicted March 17 of a number of charges from attempted murder to kidnapping, forcible rape and passion of a firearm by a felon. Christopher Warsaw was found guilty by a Superior Court jury in downtown Los Angeles of nine counts each, which include shooting an Inglewood police officer with a semi-automatic firearm. Warsaw, who had previously been convicted of voluntary manslaughter in 1989 in Los Angeles County, was the sole suspect in an exchange of gunfire with police. The incident occurred the day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, 2013.

10700 block of Fifth Avenue, and held his girlfriend and her 14 yearold daughter hostage. Neighbors called 911 after screams were heard from the girl and Warsaw returned to the home with a gun. He then dragged the girl back into the house, and opened fire on officers when they responded to the call. The stand-off with police lasted about 8 hours, and nearby residents had to evacuate their homes. The wounded officer credits a bullet-proof vest for saving his life. No one inside the home was struck. It was later reported by the girl after Warsaw’s arrest that she had been raped. DNA evidence linked him to the crime, prosecutors said. Warsaw faces life in prisAccording to reports, Warsaw bar- on without parole. Sentencing is set ricaded himself inside a home in the for April 15.

Police Seeking Suspect in Uber Driver Shooting

nglewood police are looking for the killer of a 27-year-old Uber driver who was fatally shot while sitting inside his vehicle on March 20. The shooting was reported just before 4 a.m. Sunday morning in the 3700 block of West 109th Street, according to an Inglewood Police Department news release. The victim was later identified by

the coroner’s office as Andre Jamal Bayyan of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Uber confirmed that Bayyan was on a trip, but did not know if he had picked up a passenger. The company is helping police in the investigation. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Bayyan to this senseless act of violence. Our thoughts and

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D at e s i n M a r c h -J u n e March 26, 2016 Renovation/Home Improvement Seminar Are you tired of coming home to the same old house? Why not make your own home your dream home? Don’t Move. Improve! Join WLM Financial Services for a free home renovation seminar. It will be held from noon to 1:30pm at 111 N. La Brea Ave., 5th Floor, Inglewood, 90301. Learn about loan eligibility and how to turn your home into an investment property. Get preapproved on the spot! Call (310) 905-7421 or email info@wlm financial.com to RSVP and find out what documents to bring. April 23, 2016 Spring Pier to Pier Run/Walk Ready to get into summer shape? Kick off your spring fitness goals on the beach with the pier-to-pier run/walk. Participants will run or walk from Hermosa Beach Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier and back. The race begins at 8am. Registration is $35 per person until March 12, and $40 afterward. To register, call (310) 980-9339, visit Mbbootcamp.com, or call (310) 546-1888 and visit Villagerunner.com.

fer support for the nation’s leading cause of disability. For more information, visit www. WalktoCureArthritis.org/LosAngeles or contact Debbie Martin at 323954-5760. To learn more about the Arthritis Foundation’s quest to cure arthritis, visit www.arthritis.org. June 11-12, 2016 Relay for Life Join your Inglewood friends and neighbors at Crozier Middle School, 120 W. Regent St., from 9am to 9am and help stamp out cancer in our lifetime. The annual Relay for Life event is a walk and run that raises money to support cancer patients. Organized by the American Cancer Society. To participate, sign up online at http://relay.acsevents.org and join the team for your district.

May 14, 2016 Walk to Cure Arthritis Over 3,500 runners and walkers will be on hand at the 2016 Walk to Cure Arthritis at Exposition Park – South Lawn in Los Angeles. The Walk to Cure Arthritis brings together communities to fight arthritis, raise money and of-

Ongoing Talk to a Lawyer Online In cooperation with the City of Inglewood, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) now offers a teleconferencing center at the Main Library, where you can speak to a lawyer live, and send them documents. They offer legal advice and guidance on a variety of civil matters, including evictions, divorces, and child custody. They can provide referrals to private attorneys, other legal services, or other resources as needed. 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) 412-5380.

condolences are with his friends, family and loved ones,” an Uber spokesperson said in a brief statement. Bayyan was a devoted young father, a friend said. No suspect information was available, but anyone with information was asked to call Inglewood homicide detectives at 310-412-5246.

Publisher’s Message (Continued from page 10) and supporting each other will create lasting bonds. It will foster friendship and cooperation. As you celebrate Easter weekend, I hope you will think about the aspects of your life where you would like to see renewal. Happy Easter.

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Dolores Huerta The self-described born-again feminist Dolores Huerta is most popularly known as a labor leader and cofounder of the United Farm Workers. Among many of her lobbying wins for immigrants and farm workers was the Immigration Act of 1985, which allowed undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. continuously since 1982 the ability to apply for legal status. More recently, Huerta was one

of many feminists who rallied for the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. After 27 arrests for nonviolent protests, 73 honorary doctorates, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom, Dolores, at 84, continues her activism as the president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and an active board member of the Feminist Majority Foundation. Rosario Dawson played her in the movie “Cesar Chavez.”