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May 5, 2016

Candidates Inch Closer to White House Dreams Will It Be President Trump or President Clinton (Again)? By Veronica Mackey

he road to the White House narrowed Tuesday night with Donald Trump being called the “presumptive GOP nominee” by Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus. “It’s time to unite. It’s time to come together,” Priebus said Wednesday. “I think something different, something new, is probably good for our party.” The same can almost be said for former Secretary of State Hillary Hillary Clinton leads Democratic delegate race. Clinton. While it is a foregone con- Donald Trump called “presumptive GOP nominee.” clusion by many that she will eventually become her party’s presidenSanders defeated Clinton in the he would bow out. Kasich called it “With a heavy heart but with tial nominee, Democratic opponent Indiana primary Tuesday night, by quits on Wednesday after struggling boundless optimism for the longBernie Sanders has managed to live about 5 points. The senator from in third place in the Indiana contest, term future of our nation, we are to fight another day. Vermont won 52.4 percent of votes with 7.6 percent of the votes. Trump suspending our campaign,” Cruz anand 43 delegates; Clin- won all 51 delegates. nounced at an election night watch ton got 47.6 percent “I have never seen anything like party in Indianapolis. and 44 delegates. this. It is a beautiful thing to behold. It is mathematically impossible for It is clear sailing for We are going to make America great Sanders to surpass Clinton in terms Trump, now that Texas again. It is so important, the people of of delegates. Currently, Clinton has Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Indiana have been incredible,” Trump 2,202 delegates and Sanders has Gov. John Kasich are said in a speech from New York. l,400 of the 2,383 needed to win the no longer in the race. Just last week, Cruz had announced Democratic nomination. After losing to Trump former GOP candidate Carly Fiorina Regardless, Sanders shows no on Tuesday, 36.6 per- as his running mate—a move many signs of quitting. He told a crowd at cent to 53.2 percent, insiders felt was premature, given a public library: Bernie Sanders shows no signs of quitting. Cruz announced that his low number of primary wins. (Continued on page 8)

Inglewood vs. Everybody

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

By Thomas Bunn

ogers Park is weaved into the cultural fabric of Inglewood, as Rucker Park is to New York. Some of the most notable athletes in professional basketball can share stories of running up and down the gym floor during their formative years. Rogers has been a major inspiration for a lot of Inglewood alumni who never blessed the gym floor with their athleticism as well. One of whom is the founder of the highly popular Inglewood inspired apparel company, Reck Creations, Mr. Bobby Brimmer. (Continued on page 8)

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Community

Our Homes

President/Publisher/ Editor Willie Brown

By Anne Cheek La Rose

ome is our castle, our refuge from the world. Homes have changed quite a bit over the years as styles and needs changed. Victorian homes were large two or three story structures; many rooms for large families and quarters for live-in servants. As the 20th Century dawned, there was a backlash to industrialization and a return to a simpler way of living and smaller homes. In the Victorian period and early 20th Century, both men and women had few clothes. Therefore, there were no closets in most of these homes. There were also few cabinets in kitchens that housed the sink, stove, and a large table for mixing and preparing meals. Butter, cream, and other perishables were stored in the icebox on the service porch with ice delivered every few days. Progress marched on, and by 1950, the average American home was still small, approximately 983 square feet. Closets were built in, there were now lots of cabinets and the refrigerator had migrated into the kitchen. Homes still mostly had one bath for two to four bedrooms. But, we began to need more space. 1500 square feet was the average home size by 1970, and we had begun to make specific rooms for spe-

Anne Cheek La Rose cific things—a den or sewing room and the like. We also became aware of the virtues of two bathrooms. Fast forward to 1990, and the American home had grown to a whopping 2018 square feet on average. An open floor plan was gaining popularity. This was also the era of the McMansions (so named for the Big Mac), where people were overbuilding for the size of the lot. Excess in most everything became the order of the decade—huge house, lots of possessions and clothes, expensive cars, etc. McMansions were almost always built in neighborhoods where their size and architectural style was out of step with the neighborhood,

thus sticking out like a sore thumb. Sometimes, even a second floor addition has looked out of place when not sensitively done. The trend for bigger and more in our lives was with us as the 21st Century dawned and is still with us. Home square footage reached 2392 on average in 2010, the last year figures were available. Many folks downsize for a variety of reasons: the children are out of the house, the upkeep is too much, finances, or retirement among them. Downsizing, for most of us, means just a smaller house or a condo. However, there has been a movement for a decade or so called Tiny Houses. Tiny homes are defined as anything from 100-500 square feet. These homes offer a low price tag ($10,000 to $20,000 and thus no mortgage), versatility, a small carbon footprint, and lots of do-ityourself if you’re handy. They are great for a guest house or income property where zoning allows two structures on a lot. They were first used in a big way after Hurricane Katrina and are called ‘Katrina Cottages’ (300 sq ft.) in New Orleans. The Tiny House concept is catching on slowly. See if this is right for your needs.

What’s the Difference Between Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day?

hile many people assume that Cinco de Mayo is the same as Mexican Independence Day, that holiday actually occurs in September. So why is the May holiday a bigger deal in the U.S. even though it only celebrates a single military victory? What is Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo is a celebration held on May 5 to commemorate the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated widely in the United States with parties and parades. According to UCLA’s Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, surprisingly, the holiday was invented in modern-day California in 1863 and has continued to be celebrated in the United States, but is almost completely ignored in Mexico. Only a few states, including Puebla, recognize it. Nonetheless, Cinco de Mayo continues to be a strong tradition for Mexican-Americans to express great pride for their homeland, their people and their history.

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What is Mexican Independence Day? El Grito de la Indepedencia (The Cry of Independence) is held annually on Sept. 16 in honor of Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule in 1810. Mexico’s Independence Day is the most important national holiday in Mexico. The Mexican War of Independence was an armed conflict, and the culmination of a political and social process which ended the rule of Spain in 1821 in the territory of New Spain.

The movement for independence was inspired by the Age of Enlightenment and the liberal revolutions of the last part of the 18th Century. By that time the educated elite of New Spain had begun to reflect on the relations between Spain and its colonial kingdoms. Changes in the social and political structure occasioned by Bourbon reforms and a deep economic crisis in New Spain caused discomfort among the Creole (native-born) elite.

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Prince Memorial Planned in L.A. City Hall Friday

os Angeles City Hall will join the growing list of venues across the country as a gathering place to honor the late Prince Rogers Nelson, May 6 at 5pm. Community activist and director of Project Islamic Hope, Najee Ali, said Prince fans in Los Angeles will have an opportunity to have “true closure” on Friday—something that some felt was denied due to the superstar being cremated two days after his death. Ali, also organized a candlelight vigil and dance party in Leimert Park in honor of the icon on April 21, the same day he was pronounce dead in an elevator at his Paisley Park home in Minnesota at the age of 57.

The Fabulous Forum turned purple in tribute to Prince.

The event brought together fans from all walks of life from Millennials to Baby Boomers, and including Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck. Los Angeles City Hall and the U.S. Bank Building were both lit up in purple light overnight, in tribute to Prince. Other notable venues bathed in purple include Inglewood’s Fabulous Forum—where Prince performed for 21 consecu-

Minnesota photojournalist Aaron Goodyear spotted this rainbow over Paisley Park.

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Inglewood Man Honored for First-Time Volunteer Efforts

nglewood resident Vernel Goff, a pharmacy technician for UnitedHealth Group’s Optum unit in Cypress, was named a OneOC Spirit of Volunteerism Award winner on April 28, 2016, at a special ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Vernel was recognized for his newfound dedication to community service after his first-time volunteer experience—helping a Compton area elementary school last year that was in need of landscaping repairs and other campus clean-up help. He gained inspiration for the day-long event by persistently recruiting a handful of co-workers to join him in the effort. Vernel was transformed by the chance to work with groups of students and various volunteers on the project, which included former Dodgers outfielder Lee Lacy. The experience reinforced his appreciation for others, especially those in

tive days—and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. A Delta Airlines flight from L.A. to Minnesota shaded its cabin purple to honor the legendary icon. Prince’s megahit “Purple Rain” won him an Oscar for best original song in 1985. He also won 7 Grammys. His music “vault,” is said to contain enough material to produce an album a year for the next century. A full autopsy report and investigation are currently underway.

Vernel Goff tough communities where gangs are prevalent. OneOC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to accelerating nonprofit success though volunteer, training, consulting and business services. This year, OneOC celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Spirit of Volunteerism awards program. For more information, visit www. OneOC.org.

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Eye on the City

Residents Concerned About Affordable Housing

n Tuesday, Councilman Eloy Morales filled in for the absent Mayor James Butts at what was one of the most spirited council meetings in recent weeks. LRS Plumbing was given a commendation by the Inglewood City Council for promoting civic empowerment and being a role model for the plumbing profession. After noting the company’s “mentorship programs and volunteer activities” and a brief photo session, Morales and council members got down to business. A public hearing was held to receive comments on priorities for community development and housing needs to be included in the FY 2016-2017 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Tracey Duncan, grants coordinator for the City, said her department is sending surveys to residents to obtain feedback on how funds should be used for various programs. A series of com-

By Veronica Mackey

Leonard Redway, founder of LRS Plumbing, a family-owned business, with brothers and Inglewood Council members.

munity meetings is also planned. repairs within designated areas of Currently funds are used for hous- Inglewood. ing, senior meals, youth and sumWith the new NFL stadium being mer programs, street and sidewalk built in Inglewood, there is concern

that low-income residents will be priced out of the market and be unable to afford rent. Folks had plenty to say about how funds should be used to improve housing in Inglewood, as well as general off-topic complaints: Bill Widener: “(Osage Village Apartments) raised my rent $220 a month and there was a bunch of other garbage that went along with it, and I thought we were going along smoothly, and I haven’t heard anything back from them.” Alfonso Parker, Jr.: “People are being evicted left and right…Even people that have homes.” One man: “I want to encourage the council to look into affordable housing. You know in this city you don’t have rent control. That is something you can enact, and I am encouraging you to do so.” Another man: “It concerns me that young people can’t afford (Continued on page 5)

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Inglewood Today

May 5, 2016

P u b l i s h e r ’ s Me s s a g e

he adage that “It takes a village to raise a child” is more applicable today than ever. But sometimes that “village” is elusive, especially for single mothers. Decades ago the village consisted of relatives. Grandparents and other relatives pitched in to help raise kids. Times have changed and economics sometimes demand moving away from the family to pursue work opportunities. However, there are resources and networks available to ensure children have what they need to live wholesome, decent, and productive lives. So, in honor of Mother’s Day, I offer these reminders that help is available. Moms, especially single moms, don’t have to raise their kids alone: Use technology. Kids need to feel rooted, like they belong to something bigger than themselves, and this is something that family members can provide. Grandparents play a vital role in helping children understand where they come from. If you live far away from your relatives, make sure you stay connected through technology. Social media sites like Facebook and Skype are great because you can communicate in real time. If older relatives are not up to speed with social media, make time to teach them. Better yet, if your kids are old enough, let them be the teacher. Religious and Community Groups. Your local church, school, parks, sports clubs and community groups all have youth programs that are usually free or low cost. These are invaluable resources for mothers, as they provide safe havens, age-appropriate activities and academic assistance. Plus, they give kids a myriad of things to do to keep them active and out of trouble. Inglewood has a teen center that meets weekly

Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) housing here.” Trudy Goodwin: “I want the council to build more affordable housing and not allow this to become ‘Silicon West’ with a bunch of gentrifiers.” A longtime resident: “We had one of the best housing programs available in the country, and you and your cohorts dismantled it. Inglewood Neighborhood Housing. You killed it. There is no home ownership assistance here. There is none.”

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly at the Inglewood Public Library. Find out more about it by calling the South Bay Workforce Investment Board at (310) 970-7700. Volunteer work. One of the best things you can do for your children is to get them involved in volunteer work. Kids develop compassion for others by being around people who need their help. Volunteering at soup kitchens, teaching others to read or raising money for a good cause gives them a sense of purpose, which they will carry with them into adulthood. Serving others should always be encouraged, and it is never too early to start. Lean on Others. We all know single mothers who have done amazing jobs of raising their kids. They deserve a lot of credit for how their kids have turned out, especially if the father was not around. But many of them will tell you they had help. They sought advice from older women, they weren’t afraid to get law enforcement involved if needed, they were willing to rely on others and allow a few key people into their lives. Inglewood Today wishes moms everywhere—married and single—a very Happy Mother’s Day. We hope your “village” will continue to be strong and supportive.

Others emphasized a mixture of affordable and market rate housing. Willie Agee said he met a family who was on the street and got the City to provide housing for them. “You know how long they stayed there? Three days. Everybody don’t want to be helped when they’re out in the street. I’ll help anybody but people have to want to help themselves,” Agee said. Inglewood real estate professional, Odest Riley wants the City to incorporate more mixed use (Continued on page 10)

Just Saying... Never worry if people don’t like you; most people are truly struggling to like themselves.

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He a lt h & F i t n e s s

A Better Way to Manage Type 2 Diabetes

or people with diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels within normal range is key to preventing other conditions commonly associated with the disease, including cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and blindness. Yet, daily life can make it extremely challenging—food, exercise, hormones and stress, among other things, can have an impact. Dan’elle Whorton of Dayton, Ohio, knows how hard it can be to control blood sugar. When she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes four years ago, she tried a number of different diabetes medications prescribed by her doctor, including insulin injections. While multiple daily injections of insulin were helpful, Whorton had to inject so frequently that she couldn’t keep up. “My blood sugar was still in 400500s,” Whorton says. “I couldn’t inject myself enough to regulate my blood sugar.” The target range for blood sugar levels for people with diabetes is 100-180. Whorton’s blood sugar

was so high she had to be hospitalized, so her doctor recommended she start using an insulin pump. An insulin pump is an externallyworn, computerized device about the size of a deck of cards that continuously delivers small, precise amounts of insulin—a hormone that helps the body use sugar for energy to act much like a healthy pancreas. When using a pump, a person is able to stop taking long-acting insulin shots. On the pump, they have more flexibility in their life, including being able to go on outings without worrying about injections. By pressing a couple of buttons on the pump, a person can administer extra insulin at meal time (called a bolus). While people who use injections must give themselves four to six shots per day, with a pump they only have to insert an infusion set once every three days. People with type 1 diabetes have used insulin pumps to manage their blood sugar levels for more than 30 years, and the benefits of insu-

As Outages Spike, Celebrate Moms and Grads With Secure Metallic Balloons

ike water and electricity, metallic balloons and power lines don’t mix. And, just like last year, power outages caused by floating balloons are on a record pace. After experiencing an all-time high 924 outages last year, Southern California Edison, through March, is already 17 percent ahead of that pace with 212 outages compared to 182 at the same point last year. The 109 balloon outages in March is already a new record, exceeding the SCE high of 89 reached last year. With all of this coming even before the months with the most outages— May and June—and their celebrations of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations and proms, SCE urges its customers to make sure their balloons are always tied to a weight, as required by California law, and to never release them outdoors. “The safest metallic balloon is clearly a secure one,” said Paul Jeske, SCE’s director of Corporate Health and Safety. “Only properly weighted balloons should be sold to customers and buyers should never remove that weight or release their balloons outdoors because of the risks to public safety.” Those risks include serious injuries and property damage that can occur when the balloon contact is severe enough to bring down power lines—which happened 96 times last year for SCE. Anyone who sees

a downed line or dangling wire— even if it appears not to be live— should not touch or approach it or anything in contact with it and call 911 immediately. To prevent outages and injuries, SCE recommends some other safety tips for handling metallic balloons: • Do not attempt to retrieve a balloon—or any foreign object— tangled in power lines. Instead, call SCE at 800-611-1911 and report the problem. • Never tie a metallic balloon to a child’s wrist. If the balloon contacts electricity, it can travel through the balloon and into the child, causing serious injury or death. • Never attach streamers to any balloon—latex or metallic. • When done with balloons, puncture them several times or cut the knot and throw them in the garbage to prevent them from floating away. More on metallic balloon safety can be found at on.sce.com/staysafe. Follow us on Twitterand Facebook. An Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of nearly 14 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.

lin pump therapy for type 1 patients are well-proven. Now a new study in Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism has shown that using an insulin pump can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar. “Many people with type 2 diabetes have difficulty controlling their blood sugar, despite eating right and taking their insulin injections as prescribed by their doctors,” says Dr. Ronnie Aronson, lead of LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. “This study showed that insulin pumps provide a significant advantage over multiple daily injections of insulin, providing superior blood sugar control.” In the first six months of the study, participants with type 2 diabetes on insulin pump therapy demonstrated a nearly two and a half times greater reduction in mean A1C (an average measure of blood sugar levels over three months) than participants using multiple daily injections (1.1 percent versus only 0.4 percent, respectively,

compared to the baseline). In the second six months, all participants used insulin pumps and achieved an A1C reduction of 1.2 percent compared to the baseline and reduced total daily insulin dose by approximately 19 percent at the 12-month mark. A decrease in A1C aids tremendously in preventing long-term complications of diabetes. “While some people think that if you use insulin pump therapy that you’ve failed in managing your type 2 diabetes, I’m living proof of what success looks like,” says Whorton. With her MiniMed 530G insulin pump on her side, Whorton has increased peace of mind knowing that her blood sugar is under control. “My insulin pump has saved my life more times than I can imagine, and it has also given me my life back,” she adds. “I’m more mobile and go out more now that I don’t have to carry my injection supplies with me. My insulin pump (Continued on page 8)

How to Tell If Someone You Love Needs Inpatient Drug Treatment

t’s no secret that drug and alcohol abuse don’t pair well with a happy, productive and goal-oriented lifestyle. And even if it doesn’t escalate to an addiction, drug and alcohol use can still get in the way of one’s goals. When a loved one shows signs of substance abuse, how do you know when it’s time to take a stand? Is residential treatment the best option? Pamela Anderson, executive director of A Forever Recovery, an addiction treatment center, offers her expertise on how to tell when someone you love might require a residential drug treatment plan:

Low motivation levels Addiction treatment programs are offered on a voluntary basis, allowing people to drop out at any time. People often don’t feel like they need to recover and only turn to outpatient care as a way to make it seem like they’re getting better. But if they end up relapsing, inpatient care is a solution for the second attempt at recovery, providing more supervision and lessons that outpatient care can’t teach.

No safe place to recover The essentials for a complete recovery include a drug-free environment, regular nutritious meals, transportation to appointments and a supportive environment. Even if someone was to Experiencing an overdose undergo outpatient care, they may not “In the past decade, the number have access to all these key aspects. of deaths due to drug overdose has A residential care facility offers a safe increased dramatically, especially space to get back on track. involving prescription drugs, according to The Michigan Auto- Signs of physical illness mated Prescription System,” says Addictions have a serious efAnderson. Because of this, a state fect on a person’s physical health. drug task force is recommend- When someone struggles with ading a shift in Michigan law to al- diction in combination with a physlow for over-the-counter sales of ical condition, the road to recovery an injectable drug, Vivitrol, that is winding and long. These types can help prevent relapse to opioid of patients would benefit from an dependence after detox. Vivitrol individual approach to overcoming is a long-acting formula that only addiction in an inpatient setting. needs to be administered once a month. “But if someone needs this Loss of jobs and relationships When drug use starts to affect a drug to prevent a relapse, it’s also a sure sign they need residential person’s responsibilities and rela(Continued on page 11) treatment,” she continues.

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Make Your Home-Buying Process Easier – Be Prepared

If You Don’t Ask, You Will Never Know

By Glenda Brass, MBA

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

uying a home is a big step for most people, which is understandable. It will likely be the largest purchase you have ever made. Because there is so much involved in purchasing a home, it makes sense to try and prepare as best you can for the experience. The better prepared you are, the more

Glenda Brass confident you’ll be during the experience, and the better the outcome.

Get your finances in order! The first thing anyone buying a home needs to do is make sure that his or her finances are in order. This means having some money in the bank in addition to getting your credit score as high as possible. If you are like most buyers, you will be approaching lenders for a mortgage, and you can expect those lenders to want a lot of information from you – proof that lending to you is a smart business decision. I see way too many buyers wake up one morning and say, “Oh, I think I want to buy a home,” and have done absolutely nothing by way of preparation. Your mortgage, and how much you pay in interest, will hinge on your credit score. It is extremely important to boost your score as much as you can if you want to save thousands, possibly tens of thousands, of dollars on mortgage payments over the life of the loan. It is

equally important to have your bills under control and evidence of regular savings to avoid payment shock. You should request a credit report from the three major credit report companies to get a clear picture of your status. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that the three major bureaus give you a free report every 12 months if you request it, so if you haven’t gotten one recently, you can do so at no cost. If you have requested one within the last year, it is still worthwhile to pay the fee to get another report so you can have accurate information on your credit. Go to www.annualcreditreport.com for your free report. Carefully review the report and clear up any errors. If your score is fairly low (under 620), work on improving it if you want to get a better interest rate and qualify for the better loan programs. Get Educated If you’re a first time homebuyer, one of the best investments you can make with your time is getting educated. The process of purchasing and maintaining a home can be daunting. A first time homebuyer education session is designed to provide you with information and knowledge key to making an intelligent buying decision. It can also make the difference between you keeping the home and losing it down the road. Also, first time homebuyer education is required to access some of the down payment assistance funds that are available to first time buyers. Go to www.brassnbrass.com/educationseminars for a list of free seminars. Glenda Brass is a real estate consultant and has been in the real estate industry for over 16 years. Her offices are located at 2639 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood. For more information on buying or selling real estate, call 310-345-9707 and ask for Glenda.

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sit down every week and try to come up with a topic on real estate and lending that can deliver a good amount of information without putting everyone to sleep. And, what I have learned from the last 5 months of writing is, that no matter how much knowledge you have, it doesn’t matter if you don’t share it with the people you care about. For me, those people would be my readers and fellow residents of Inglewood and surrounding areas. Growing up in Inglewood, I never really read the newspaper or got any advice on how to manage my money. And I am 100% sure I never got any advice on how to buy or sell a home. So, for me the opportunity to speak to so many of you every Thursday has been a blessing. It has pushed me to go learn more every week, so that I can pass that information along to you. I am hoping you will pass it along to the next person, with the understanding that helping one another along the way is a key to building a tighter, stronger community. Moving forward, I would like to become a better resource—not only speaking at you but speaking to you, which I feel would allow me to better serve my community. I want to ensure that the information being provided is what people are really looking for. I realize everyone who reads this article is different and has their own specific issues. No matter how hard I try, I will never be able to answer every question, but that doesn’t mean I can’t try. So from today on I would encourage anyone who picks up “Keeping it Real Estate” and has a question they would like answered, to write, email, or give me a call and I will do my best to answer as many of those questions as possible, dedicating the 2nd and

4th Thursday edition to responding to you. I am not an expert on every subject but when it comes to real estate, lending, insurance and personal finance, I have been lucky to be around some of the smartest, hardest working people in those fields. And now I have the opportunity

Odest T. Riley, Jr. to pass this wealth of knowledge along to you. So ask me anything, and if I can’t personally answer it, I’ll reach out to someone who can. 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) 905-7421, email odest@wlm financial.com or send mail to 111 N. La Brea Ave. #406B, Inglewood, CA 90301. Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook at wlmfinancial. And just a reminder, we have a first time homebuyers seminar next Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 12-1:30pm. For more details please call (310) 905-7421

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Local Mental Health Facility Brings Suicide Stigmas to Light

n estimated 1 million people worldwide take their lives by suicide every year, according to Wikipedia. It is estimated that global annual suicide fatalities could rise to 1.5 million by 2020. Worldwide, suicide ranks among the three leading causes of death among those aged 15–44 years. Suicide attempts are up to 20 times more frequent than completed suicides. Recently, it was reported that suicides victims today are as young as 10 years old. Cyber bullying is blamed in part for self-inflicted fatalities among children. Last week, Melissa Rivers, producer and co-host of E’s “Fashion Police,” joined Maya Forbes, writer/director of the movie, “Infinitely Polar Bear” and Michael Botticelli, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy for the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ 20th Anniversary “Erasing the Stigma” Leadership Awards in Beverly Hills. The event raised $500,000 to underwrite mental

Candidates Inch Closer to White House Dreams (Continued from page 1) “I understand that Secretary Clinton thinks that this campaign is over. I’ve got some bad news for her. Tonight, we won a great victory in Indiana…” Clinton is in a strong position, and even got a nod from President Obama at his recent White House Correspondent’s Dinner. “Next year at this time, someone else will be standing here in this very spot, and it’s anyone’s guess who she will be,” Obama said. Pundits say, however, that if Clinton wants to win Sanders’ supporters to her side, she must tread softly. Pushing for him to get out of the race could prompt resentment and make her appear too arrogant. After big wins last week in CT, DE, MD and PA, however, the former First Lady clearly has her eyes on the General Election. “Now, with your help, we’re going to come back to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention with the most votes and the most pledged delegates and we will unify our party to win this election and build an America where we can all rise together—an America where we lift each other up instead of tearing each other down,” she told a crowd in Philadelphia on April 26. Trump has 1,047 delegates. He needs a total of 1,237. And although he seems the inevitable GOP nominee, opposition is growing both among citizen groups and the GOP establishment. Die-hard members of the “Never Trump” movement are encouraging

Melissa Rivers health services and draw attention to the suicide epidemic. Boxing champ and former honoree Ronda Rousey also attended. Located in Culver City, Didi Hirsch is home to the nation’s first suicide prevention center, a national leader in providing training, research and services to people contemplating suicide, concerned loved ones and those who have attempted or are grieving a loss.

Rivers, who is the daughter of late comedian Joan Rivers, recalled when her father took his own life: “When my father killed himself, it was 1987 and suicide was still one of those words that everybody whispered...I don’t know if it was because of the anger that a suicide survivor feels or the fact that I was still a teenager and angry and defiant, but my defiance gave me my voice.” Suicide and mental illness are taboo subjects for many, and especially within the African American community. According to the “African American Fact Sheet” published by the American Assn. of Suicidology (AAS), denial about suicide is inhibiting African Americans from getting the help they need. Some of the myths associated with suicide stem from the following ideas: • The religious stigma of suicide as the “unforgivable sin” • The belief that African American men are macho and do not take their own lives

• The image of African American women as always strong and resilient, and never cracking under pressure The AAS recommends developing liaisons with the faith community and learning to recognize warning signs of suicide intent or symptoms during suicidal crises. Regardless of race, gender, religious or cultural background, suicide is very real and should be dealt with head on. “We have to talk about mental health. We have to talk about suicide. We have to be there for the survivors. I stand here as a proud suicide survivor who wants all mental health to come out of the shadows. Look how far we’ve come, at least for me, since 1987, that we can fill a ballroom and openly discuss it!” Rivers said. If you or someone you know is suicidal, call your nearest health facility or the suicide prevention lifeline at (800) 273-8255.

Republicans to “focus on the worst possible outcome and strive to avoid it,” according to OregonLive.com. They have vowed do everything possible “to help [Trump] lose 50 states.” Conservatives are still hoping to recruit and run strong candidates who can win battleground states and force the election into the U.S. House of Representatives. If this were to happen, it is presumed the GOP majority would choose a more traditional candidate over Trump. Within the past week, violent antiTrump protests broke out at political rallies on the West Coast in Costa Mesa and San Francisco. There was also a strong anti-Trump theme at several May Day marches on May 1, most notably in Seattle. Turning the table on Trump supporters who attacked protestors at rallies earlier this year, citizens against Trump were seen beating supporters, smashing windows, and blocking traffic. In Costa Mesa, protestors threw rocks and bottles at police and at least one police car was vandalized. Some were sprayed with mace. On Friday, demonstrators blocked the entrance of a hotel hosting the California Republican convention in Burlingame, south of San Francisco, forcing Trump to halt his motorcade and go through a back entrance to deliver his speech. Violence among private citizens may foreshadow what is to come at the Republican National Convention this summer in Cleveland. The billionaire reality TV star has suggested that there may be violence if he does not become the GOPs nominee.

Inglewood vs. Everybody (Continued from page 1) Like most Millennial entrepreneurs, Brimmer started with a catchy idea that repurposed something both iconic and bold, and that initial design led to a brand that is gaining international appeal by the day. “I always knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur,” he said. Strolling through Rogers Park watching the skaters, studying the mural and reflecting on the Rogers Park of the 90’s, Brimmer recalls stories of selling his first few batches of shirts out the trunk of his car for hours, in the parking lot. “I remember driving all the way out to Lancaster, just to get one TShirt to a customer. The shirt cost $20 and I probably spent that on gas just to get there, but it was about seeing people wearing my shirts. That’s all that mattered to me.” Brimmer’s love for Inglewood, permeates through each design, as the city is juxtaposed against some of the greatest artists and moments in pop culture, from repurposing a Michael Jackson photograph, to his latest hit, his Inglewood vs. Everybody series, Brimmer’s catalogue is a fresh and unique expression that showcases an artist’s deep admiration for his hometown. “I love my city, I try to put on for my city wherever I go, because I feel like my city is just as good as anybody else’s,” Brimmer added. That same love for Inglewood is now resonating around the world, as orders from the UK have began to trickle in as well as orders from throughout the US. “I got a call from a woman whose husband is in a band,

and they’re from a town in Nashville, Tennessee, called Inglewood. She wanted to get a shirt for him.” That band just so happened to be preparing for a photo shoot for Rolling Stone Magazine, where Bobby eventually ended up seeing his creation. To be from the soil of this community means you’re cut from a different cloth. A winner’s cloth of sorts. Seeing the Lakers win backto-back championships in your own backyard is a completely different experience than cheering on from 10 cities over. “I went to Kelso, and I remember Byron Scott used to come across the street to talk to us. I grew up seeing championship celebrations at the Forum, so I always knew what was possible. It’s funny to watch something grow, to selling from your trunk, hand to hand, to see people wearing the shirts. I just want to represent my city in a positive light.” A Better Way to Manage Type 2 Diabetes (Continued from page 6) has made it more convenient to live with diabetes.” To learn more about the MiniMed 530G with Enlite and insulin pump therapy, visit http://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/products/minimed530g-diabetes-system-with-enlite. MiniMed 530G with Enlite requires a prescription and should only be used under direction of a qualified healthcare professional. Please visit www. medtronicdiabetes.com/isi for detailed safety information. Source: BPT

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Retirement Readiness Improves as Americans Save More

re people wising up when it comes to ensuring their retirement won’t be like something out of “The Hunger Games”? Maybe. Two years ago, Fidelity Investments (Fidelity.com) came up with a unique way of measuring not only how close working Americans are to meeting their post-retirement expenses, but also how different generations—baby boomers, Gen Xers, and Gen Yers—stack up against each other. The one standout back then was boomers. But now that same gauge, the Retirement Preparedness Measure (RPM), is signaling more widespread improvement—thanks in large part to what John Sweeney, Fidelity’s executive vice president of retirement and investment strategies, ascribes to “across-the-board progress in savings, and investments being allocated in a more age-appropriate way.” Specifically, the number of people likely to afford at least their essential expenses in retirement jumped 7

Weekly ‘Q & A’ with Gloria Gray Special Message to Mothers: The Hardest Working People on Earth!

he great American work ethic that we see displayed everyday is something to percentage points since 2013, from which we can all aspire. Yet, we often 38 to 45 percent, according to the do not fully appreciate the people who get firm’s biennial “Retirement Savings up before the sun to make sure our commuAssessment” study. nity has what it needs to flourish. On the flip side, of course, that Mothers are the true backbones of any someans 55 percent are estimated to ciety, and when it comes to hard work, no be “at risk of being unprepared to one does it better. completely cover” essentials like To all the women who burn the midnight housing, food and health care. oil, those who multitask between getting That said, what’s especially ildinner on the table, helping with home work, luminating about the RPM is the and taking the kids to sports practice—while color-coded breakdown—with dark Gloria D. Gray holding down a full-time job—I salute you. green being the best—showing how You are the she-roes of Inglewood who retiree households are currently deserve to be applauded. You serve your community by doing your prepared to withstand a down marbest everyday to keep your children safe, to teach them right from ket compared to 2013: wrong, and be an example of what a good citizen is all about. So enjoy • Dark Green. Twenty-seven peryour special day, relax and allow others to serve you. cent are on track to cover more Wishing you a well deserved day off, filled with love and best wishes. than 95 percent of their total estimated expenses (up 4 percent). Happy Mother’s Day, • Green. Eighteen percent are Gloria Gray headed toward only covering essentials, with no money for travel and entertainment (up 3 percent). nitely “need attention,” to put it Well, boomers saved the most— • Yellow. Twenty-three percent are mildly, though that’s down sig- stashing away 9.7 percent of their off track and would likely require nificantly from 43 percent. salaries (up from 8.1 percent, which “modest” lifestyle adjustments So which generation is faring is still below Fidelity’s recom(up 4 percent). (Continued on page 10) • Red. Thirty-two percent defi- best?

Myth Busting the Financial Planning ‘Rules of Thumb’ By Edward Sota

e hear a lot about financial planning “rules of thumb,” such as the 4-percent withdrawal rule, the 80 percent of preretirement income rule, the rule of 100 and many others. It’s important to have a track to run on when it comes to retirement planning, but you may want to exercise a bit of caution in putting too much weight on these financialplanning rules. How well do they work? Do they work for all shapes and sizes of portfolios? How will you know if your personal situation matches up well with each financial-planning method? One of these rules may work better for you than for someone else, and vice versa. Let’s take a look at a few common “rules of thumb” we see still being used in the financial-planning marketplace and whether they’re still viable options. • The Rule of 100. For this rule, take 100 and subtract your age. The resulting number tells what percentage should be allocated to equities; the balance would then be allocated to bonds. This rule gained popularity back when 401(k)’s started out, but being that many people are

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now using this rule outside of those employer plans, it’s advisable to include other types of investments in your plan such as annuities, REITS, etc. • The 4-percent withdrawal rule. This rule is probably one of the most popular. The rule says that if you need to take regular or systematic withdrawals from a retirement portfolio, as long as you don’t pull out more than 4 percent of your total portfolio value each year, you have a better chance of that income lasting throughout your retirement. This rule assumes a 60/40 allocation of stocks and bonds – 60 percent stocks and 40 percent bonds. Similar to the Rule of 100, you may not want to put all of your eggs in one basket. There are many other choices in the investment universe and diversification is a vital component in any investment plan. The “sequence of returns” risk is another factor to consider. If you are withdrawing 4 percent from your portfolio as this rule suggests, your annual income will change from year to year due to fluctuations in that portfolio value. Those fluctuations are entirely dependent (Continued on page 11)

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LEGAL NOTICES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016076092 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016087392 The following Person is doing business as:

Trench Art Productions 11428 Killion Street, #6 North Hollywood, CA 91601

Finding Your Glow 10736 Jefferson Blvd., #228 Culver City, CA 90230

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 3, 2016, 8:30 am, Dept B, Room 340, 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: Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016

Registered Owner: Phillip Dye, 11428 Killion Street, #6, North Hollywood, CA 91601

Registered Owner: Shannon Rollins 10736 Jefferson Blvd., #228, Culver City, CA 90230

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 29, 2016

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on April 11, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

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.) Phillip Dye, Owner

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.) Shannon Rollins, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 29, 2016.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on April 11, 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 April 28; May 5, 12, 19, 2016 IT00422301103 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 April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016 IT00422301099 Inglewood Today

Eye on the City (Continued from page 5) housing. “It’s not just affordable housing, but also middle income. It has a percentage that is 100 percent affordable,” he said. He asked the council to work with developers about building these types of units in Inglewood. Councilman George Dotson said there are several affordable housing projects planned in Inglewood, including some on Beach Avenue and on Market Street. “We did not do this without thinking about this,” he said. “We are building affordable and market rate homes…Please don’t go out of this meeting thinking that we don’t think about people that are in the lower income bracket.” “We care about quality housing for everyone,” Councilman Alex Padilla said. “There are going to be community meetings about this as well. There are six community meetings taking place in each of our districts. There is going to be a meeting on May 19th in (City Hall) Community Meeting Room A.” Councilman Ralph Franklin reminded the public that certain HUD guidelines dictate how funds for housing

can be used, and that meal programs and well as youth and senior programs are also included in the funding mix. The public continued to focus on housing: “I would appreciate you doing your due diligence with these federal programs,” Ray Davis said. “Forgive me for sounding so cruel, but I don’t want to sacrifice the quality of life I worked for in order to do it (provide affordable housing).” Aside from comments about housing in Inglewood, the public and council members addressed a few other issues. The council approved the denial of all claims of personal injury and property damage against the City, and implementation of an organic waste recycling program. City Clerk Yvonne Horton reminded everyone that May 23 is the last day to register to vote in the California Primary Election, which takes place on June 7. One resident complained about what he sees as a proliferation of dollar stores in the City. Dotson responded: “If you don’t shop there, they will go away, but if someone supports them, they will stay because they’re making

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Hakim Ali Cherif Benouis, Case No. YS028328, 13026 Florwood Ave., Apt. 28, Hawthorne, CA 90250, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 825 Maple Ave, Torrance, CA 90503-5058, Southwest District, to change his name. FROM: Hakim Ali Cherif Benouis TO: Hakim Benouis

Petitioner: Yacine AliCherif Benouis, Case No. YS028329, 13026 Florwood Ave., Apt. 28, Hawthorne, CA 90250, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 825 Maple Ave, Torrance, CA 90503-5058, Southwest District, to change his name. FROM: Yacine AliCherif Benouis TO: Yacine Benouis THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 3, 2016, 8:30 am, Dept B, Room 340, 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: Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Djamila Ali Cherif Benouis, Case No. YS028327, 13026 Florwood Ave., Apt. 28, Hawthorne, CA 90250, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 825 Maple Ave, Torrance, CA 90503-5058, Southwest District, to change his name. FROM: Djamila Ali Cherif Benouis TO: Djamila Benouis THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 3, 2016, 8:30 am, Dept B, Room 340, 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: Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Younes AliCherif Benouis, Case No. YS028329, 13026 Florwood Ave., Apt. 28, Hawthorne, CA 90250, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 825 Maple Ave, Torrance, CA 90503-5058, Southwest District, to change his name. FROM: Younes AliCherif Benouis TO: Younes Benouis THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 3, 2016, 8:30 am, Dept B, Room 340, 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: Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Jill Franklyn, Case No. BS158708, 111 ½ S. Orangegrove 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: Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Kristie Beltran Hernandez, Case No. VS028626, 10127 Elizabeth Ave., South Gate, CA 90200, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650, Norwalk Court House,to change her name.. FROM: Kristie Beltran Hernandez – TO: Kristie Beltran Valdez-Gullen THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 15, 2016, 1:30 am, Dept C, 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: Apr 28; May 5, 12, 19, 2016

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Retirement Readiness Improves as Americans Save More (Continued from page 9) mended rate of at least 15 percent). However, Millennials showed the most improvement by boosting their savings from 5.8 percent to 7.5 percent. For those curious how they’re doing, Fidelity now allows anyone to access their personal retirement score online. And if you are flashing “code red”—or just eager for a more comfortable retirement—certain “accelerators” can help. Saving that aforementioned 15 percent of your income, for example, brings the study’s median RPM score of 76—smack in the yellow zone—up to the green zone’s 84. Replacing portfolios that are either too conservative or too aggressive with more age-appropriate asset mixes can help improve the score, too. “The score reaches 100 if you combine delaying retirement with the other two accelerators,” says Sweeney. Source: NewsUSA money. The 99 Cent Store went through the process and I cannot stop that. You cannot stop that; it’s just the way the law is written. If you buy a property and it is zoned for a purpose the City cannot stop you.” Franklin recapped highlights from his recent town hall meeting. They included updates about the people mover project (which will eventually carry passengers from the Crenshaw/LAX rail line to the airport) and a recycling IQ test. A man wanted answers about the case of two residents shot and killed by Inglewood police on February 21. He asked the council to close the meeting in the names of Kisha Michael and Marquintan Sandlin. Long time Inglewood resident Felicia Ford, whom police recently protected from home invaders, said, “There are no trigger-happy police anymore in this city. We need to let them do their investigation.” She wants Inglewood police to get a salary increase. Noting that a previous meeting had been closed in Michael and Sandlin’s names, Morales said: “We will do that again…at the request of a resident.”

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D at e s i n Ap r i l -J u n e May 14, 2016 First Time Home Buyer Seminar Make your home buying dreams come true in 2016! Take the first step by coming to this seminar for first-time home buyers, presented by WLM Financial Services. Learn how to qualify and get access to affordable financing, including down payment assistance. The seminar takes place from noon-1:30pm at 111 La Brea Ave., 5th Floor, Inglewood, CA 90301. To RSVP, call (310) 905-7421 or email info@wlmfinancial.com.

– South Lawn in Los Angeles. The Walk to Cure Arthritis brings together communities to fight arthritis, raise money and offer 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.

Myth Busting the Financial Planning ‘Rules of Thumb’ (Continued from page 9) on market conditions. Many would rather have a predictable and stable income in retirement. • The 75-to-80-percent rule. This rule assumes you’ll need 75 to 80 percent of your annual pre-retirement income to have a comfortable retirement. This is simply not the case for many people. Everyone’s situation is different when it comes to retirement income needs. Some people like to travel all over the world, and some refuse leave the town where they live. Some like to eat out, and some prefer home cooking. Some drive a luxury car and some an economy car. The amount you will need in retirement requires a solid retire-

ment plan that factors in all of these items as well as taxes, inflation, medical needs, fixed and discretionary spending, and much more. As you can now see, your path to a comfortable retirement should not be based solely on these “rules of thumb.” It’s always advisable to sit down with a seasoned financial professional who can help you navigate the complex world of finance and choose the path that’s best for you. Edward Sota is a partner at Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC (www.safeguardinvestment. com), where he is able to financially empower families. He holds California Life-Only and Accident and Health licenses (#0C16747), and holds a Series 65 license, and is registered through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

How to Tell If Someone You Love Needs Inpatient Drug Treatment (Continued from page 6) tionships, it becomes a major issue. Substance abuse puts up a barrier between friends and family members,

while late nights and hangovers put people at risk of missing work or school. Substance abuse also costs a lot of money, draining bank accounts or worse, leading someone into debt. If you’ve heard the phrase, “I promise, I’ll quit,” way too many

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learn how to turn your home into an investment property. This informative seminar takes place from noon to 1:30pm, 111 N. La Brea Ave., 5th Floor, Inglewood, CA 90301. RSVP today by calling 310-905-7421 or email info@wlmfinancial.com. 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.

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.

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