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July 11, 2019

VOL. 34, No. 27

STEVIE KAWHI LEONARD AGREES TO SIGN WONDER WITH THE L.A. CLIPPERS

GETTING A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

By AP

By Newswire

Free-agent forward Kawhi Leonard has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Leonard’s decision was followed by another huge wave of news: The Clippers also reportedly agreed to a deal for Oklahoma City’s Paul George, giving

Leonard a star partner with whom to pursue a title. Leonard is coming off an all-time NBA playoff run that saw him lead the Toronto Raptors to Canada’s first NBA title. A Southern California native who played college ball at San Diego State, Leonard will get a massive payday while looking to lead a third team to an NBA

KAMALA HARRIS ANNOUNCED

Stevie Wonder, whose R&B radio station, KJLH. is located in Inglewood, surprised concertgo5

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BILLION BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP PLAN By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

Sen. Kamala Harris recently unveiled a $100 billion plan to invest in black homeownership -- a proposal the 2020 presidential candidate said that, if elected, would set in motion her broader plan to tackle the US racial wealth gap. “So we must right the wrong and

-- after generations of discrimination -give black families a real shot at homeownership -- historically one of the most powerful drivers of wealth,” Harris said in a speech at the Essence Festival in New Orleans in what promises to be the beginning of a series of policy rollouts focusing on the black community.twitter.com Harris entered the room inside the

championship. His arrival marks a new era of basketball not only with the Clippers, but in Los Angeles, as Leonard will share an arena and the spotlight with the rival Lakers, who will also feature a pair of megastars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Kawhi Leonard is go7 ing to be a Clipper. (Re-

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to a standing ovation. Speaking at the lectern, she greeted the majority black woman crowd cast in purple and yellow set lights with a proper welcome, “Good morning, my beautiful sisters.” Under Harris’ proposal, homebuyers who rent or live in historically redlined communities can apply 5 for a federal grant of up to

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MWD CHAIR GLORIA GRAY SHARES

WATER GOALS FOR SOCAL By Newswire

Gloria Gray, chair of the Metropolitan Water District shared her overarching goals for MWD. The Metropolitan Water District is the largest supplier of treated water in the nation. Our service area includes 19 million people—about one out of every two Californians, or one out of every 17 Americans. My first priority is to continue Metropolitan’s legacy of successfully carrying out our mission. We face some challenges in making sure we continue to have an adequate supply of water in light of the stress climate change is putting on our imported water supplies. About 55 percent of the water used in Southern California comes from Northern California and the Colorado River. We must also work locally to develop climate change-resilient local supplies which takes investment and while we face these challenges, we also need to ensure that our water is safe to drink and as affordable as possible. And of course, we have to manage our resources in an environmentally responsible way. I do believe that we can meet these diverse demands. Concerning the challenges of climate change, it’s very important to continue our efforts to raise awareness about water issues throughout Southern California, especially in communities that have historically been left out of the conversation. The drought a few years ago did a lot to get people interested in Southern California’s water supply. Conversations about the effects of climate change are, too. Last November, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure W: a parcel tax that will raise $300 for water quality and storm water capture infrastructure. As an importer of water for the Southern California region, how does this significant investment affect MWD’s planning for water supply and resilience? We have invested a great deal in the development of local supplies to help the region build a diverse supply portfolio. We have invested more than $1.4 billion in water recycling, conservation and groundwater recovery since the 1990s. And now staff is taking a hard look at opportunities to support storm water capture projects. So Measure W fits right in. MWD is partnering with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts on a proposed 100-150 million gallons/day water reuse facility, and a similar proposal has been discussed for the Hyperion Treatment Plant. Metropolitan’s Regional Recycled Water Program would purify treated wastewater from the County Sanitation Districts’ Carson plant that is currently sent to the ocean. We’re completing construction of a demonstration facility that will open this summer. That demo plant will provide data to help us decide whether to move forward with a fullscale facility, which as you mentioned would produce up to 150 million gallons of recycled water daily. It would be

one of the nation’s largest recycled water plants. Both of MWD’s primary water sources have seen significant changes over the last year: the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan was recently signed, while the Delta water conveyance project was reduced to one tunnel. Last month we celebrated a milestone for the Colorado River: the completion of the Drought Contingency Plan, an agreement among seven Colorado River Basin states, Indian tribes and Mexico to boost storage levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell and prevent the reservoirs from reaching critically low levels. That was very challenging, and I’m proud to say that Metropolitan played a lead role in making it come together. This is a bridge solution with an expiration date of 2026, but it’s a sign that we can work together on the longer term issues stressing the river to ensure its long-term sustainability and reliability for the people, economies and diverse ecosystems that rely on it. When it comes to the Delta conveyance project, our board voted for a dualtunnel solution, but Governor Newsom has indicated that he supports one tunnel. We’re just pleased that he recognizes the need for new conveyance to modernize the State Water Project, and we’re looking forward to working with him on that. For us, the critical issue will be ensuring that the project has the capacity to meet the needs of Southern Californians. We’ve been in conversation with the governor, as well as Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot, to convey that need to the new administration. MWD has 26 member agencies throughout Southern California. Each of those member agencies has issues and priorities that are specific to their region. I see my job as fostering robust discussions and open debate, and ensuring that the board has the information needed to make the kinds of critical decisions that we face. And despite those varying priorities, the region benefits when we work together – we have seen that time and time again – when we built the Colorado River Aqueduct, when we built Diamond Valley Lake, in our extensive investments in conservation. At the end of the day, majority rules: the board takes a vote. But as I lead, I am willing to listen to all perspectives and collaborate. I believe in collaboration, transparency, openness, partnership, and one simpler thing: respect. I believe the policy that comes out of the end of this process is better for it. The MWD board has seen tension in the recent past between San Diego and Los Angeles. History is important, but moving forward is more important. Not only am I now chair of the Metropolitan board, but the San Diego County Water Authority also has a new chair in Jim Madaffer. We have been talking about how to resolve those issues and develop a more cohesive relationship between the two agencies, and I’m very hopeful about those discussions. In addition to chairing Metropolitan’s board, I also represent the West Basin

Municipal Water District as a member agency on the board. Here are the issues specifically facing West Basin. The West Basin board has been very supportive of my becoming chair of Metropolitan. Being chair does require a lot of work and commitment, so their support is important. West Basin, like many of Metropolitan’s member agencies, is looking at diversifying its water supply portfolio and developing local resources to reduce our dependency on imported water. Water recycling is already a big part of our portfolio; we’re very proud of our Edward C. Little water recycling facility in El Segundo, which is distinct from other plants in that it produces five types of “designer” water based on customer needs. We’ve had folks from all over the world come to see what we

do there. We’re also looking at another option for local drinking water supply: ocean desalination. We completed a Draft Environmental Impact Report on our potential project last year and released it to the public for an extended period of 91 days to receive feedback from all stakeholders. Staff and our consulting team have been processing the questions and comments from the community and other stakeholders and are expected to prepare the final EIR for the Board’s consideration in the summer of 2019. West Basin’s water recycling program has always been an important part of a strategy to drought-proof the region and has produced 200 billion gallons of recycled water since its inception. Metropolitan continues to recognize the importance of supporting member agencies in the development of local projects through our Local Resources Program. Metropolitan has invested significantly in recycled water projects since the 1990s – to the tune of nearly half a billion dollars. And now we’re on the verge of taking our commitment to recycled water to the next level, with our Regional Recycled Water Program. For the first time, we are taking the lead on a large-scale regional recycled water project, rather than just financially support-

July 11, 2019 ing projects developed by our member agencies. The program is starting with a $17 million demonstration facility at the Sanitation Districts’ wastewater treatment plant in Carson. Information from that facility, which is launching operations this summer, will help staff and our board make the next decisions on whether and how to develop a fullscale recycled water plant. A full-scale plant would be a big investment – $3.4 billion – and a new sort of endeavor for Metropolitan. But because it is such a regional project, crossing multiple water district boundaries, multiple counties and multiple groundwater basins, it will take a regional agency like Metropolitan to make it happen. MWD is working with disadvantaged communities. About half of the residents in Metropolitan’s 5,200-square-mile service area live in what fits that profile. We continue to work with our member agencies to find ways to connect with these communities and develop solutions to water challenges that are both beneficial and costeffective. We work to update our water infrastructure and develop more local supplies. We’re also making an effort to make sure our rebate programs are more accessible to low-income residents, who may lack the resources to take advantage of some of our rebates – for example they may live in apartment buildings without yards, so they can’t participate in our lawn replacement rebate, or they may lack the resources to take advantage of our rebates for high-efficiency appliances. So we recently launched a pilot program that increased rebates for highefficiency toilets in disadvantaged communities and created an incentive for their installation by third parties. We’re looking forward to the results of this pilot so that we can identify what we should do next. Staff is also working with our member agencies to help them develop local conservation programs aimed at increasing water savings in disadvantaged communities. It is a priority of mine to make sure we’re working with our member agencies to engage all the communities we collectively serve. Lastly, what benchmarks do you look forward to in 2020 with respect to MWD’s agenda? By 2020, I hope that we will have solved some of the issues we face right now regarding our two major sources of water. In terms of the Colorado River, next year we will continue to work with the other Basin states to develop a longterm approach to making Colorado River supplies more sustainable. In terms of the Delta conveyance project, I would hope that by next year, there will be a decision on the project’s capacity. But the commitment to modernize Delta conveyance is there from the new administration, and certainly from Metropolitan. And our board will be making some important decisions regarding the Regional Recycled Water Program and the future of a full-scale plant. These are exciting times. The Metropolitan family and individual water agencies are all facing challenges, but we are working together to solve those challenges.

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July 11, 2019

BLACK YOUTH SUICIDE

R AT E S C L I M B I N G By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

cans committed suicide on slave ships — in the case of the 1806 Igbo Landing mass suicide, Africans took their lives as an act of resistance — and on the plantation out of their suffering in captivity. Historically, while Black suicide

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gest that more must be done to stem the tide of a growing epidemic. With historical adversity, psychological distress and racism impacting their mental health, the Black community is no stranger to suicide in America. Afri-

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019175836 The following Person is doing business as:

July 11, 2019

LEGAL NOTICES

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019184853 The following Person is doing business as:

Playmakers Investment Group 1544 W. 111th Street Los Angeles, CA 90047

Savage Auto Sales 1243 W. Florence Ave., Suite B Los Angeles, CA 90044 6418 S. Normandie Ave., Suite 40 Registered Owner(s): Anthony Cox, 3419 W. 80th St., Inglewood, CA Los Angeles, CA 90044 90305; Darrell Winston, 6307 8th Ave., Apt 4, Los Angeles, CA 90043; Marcell Cox, 1544 W. 111th St., Los Angeles, CA 90047; Marquis Lamont Registered Owner(s): Dejan Anthony Sebastian, 3668 W. 58th Place Los Cox, 1544 W. 111th St., Los Angeles, CA 90047 Angeles, CA 90043

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019181302 The following person is doing business as: Stokely Cooke Ali 909 E. 68th Street, Apt. 1 Inglewood, CA 90302 Registered Owner(s): Howard Orlando Robinson, Jr., 909 E. 68th Street, Apt.1, Inglewood, CA 90302

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) above on June 28, 2019. commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 24, 2019. above on Ju1 3, 2019. 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 I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. be false is guilty of a crime.) (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to Howard Orlando Robinson, Owner. be false is guilty of a crime.) be false is guilty of a crime.) Anthony Cox, Darrell Winston, Marcell Cox, Marquis Cox, Owners. Dejan Anthony Sebastian, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 28, 2019.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019149013 The following Person is doing business as: Inch Me Out 639 E. Queen Street, Apt #6 Inglewood, CA 90301 Registered Owner(s): Altadena CA 91001

Ayanna

Renita Nelson, 2951 N. Fairoaks,

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on May 29, 2019. 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.) Ayanna Renita Nelson, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on May 29, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 24, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on July 3, 2019.

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2019 IT004223012002071 Inglewood Today Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019175236 The following Person is doing business as:

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2019 IT004223012002076 Inglewood Today Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019169247 The following Person is doing business as:

The Nile Restaurant And Bar 207 S. Market Street Inglewood, CA 90301

Gonz Auto 13516 Telegraph Road, #J, Whittier, CA 90605 11909 Hawthorne Blvd., #220 Hawthorne, CA 90250

Registered Owner(s): Yeshi Corporation, 3760 Kelton Ave., Apt.3, Los Angeles, CA 90034

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 IT004223012002075 Inglewood Today

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2019 IT004223012002077 Inglewood Today

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019162678 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019173971 The following Person is doing business as:

GJS Financial Services 413 W. Ellis Avenue Inglewood, CA 90302 3651 S. La Brea Avenue, #1142 Los Angeles, CA 90016

Aguirre Mobile Auto Service 600 S. Eucalyptus Ave. Inglewood, CA 90301 Registered Owner(s): Sergio Anibal Aguirre and Maria Yesenia Aguirre, 600 S. Eucalyptus Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019148558 The following Person is doing business as:

Registered Owner(s): Gonz Auto LLC, 13516 Telegraph Road., #J, Whittier, CA 90605 Registered Owner(s): Gregory Jay Sneed, 3651 S. La Brea Avenue, #1142, Los Angeles, CA 90016 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) above on June 17, 2019. commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 13, 2019. 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 I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. be false is guilty of a crime.) (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to Gonz Auto LLC, Owner. be false is guilty of a crime.) Gregory Jay Sneed, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 17, 2019. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 13, 2019. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. expiration. 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 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 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 Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Professions Code.) Original Original June 20, 27; July 4, 11, 2019 June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2019 IT004223012002069 Inglewood Today IT004223012002073 Inglewood Today Fictitious Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019172737 File No. 2019180051 The following Person is doing business as: The following person is doing business as:

11Eleven Productions 10618 S. Wilton Place Los Angeles, CA 90047

FFC Spiritual And Behavioral Health Center 2500-2504 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305

BTD Janitorial Services 3148 W. 135th Street Hawthorne, CA 90250

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 21, 2019. 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.) Yeshi Corporation, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 21, 2019. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2019 IT004223012002072 Inglewood Today

Edge Envy By A.Rose 9011 S. 6th Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305

Registered Owner(s): Nava Morris and Sheven Morris, 10618 S. Wilton Registered Owner(s): Families For Children, Inc., 2500 W. Manchester Registered Owner(s): Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047 Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305 Inglewood, CA 90305

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 20, 2019. 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.) Sergio Anibal Aguirre and Maria Yesenia Aguirre, Owners. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 20, 2019. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 2019 IT004223012002078 Inglewood Today Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019187736 The following Person is doing business as:

Amber Rose Thames, 9011 S. 6th Avenue,

Registered Owner(s): Alejandro Tellez Narvaez, 3148 W. 135th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on May 29, 2019. 19, 2019. above on July 11, 2019.

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on July 8, 2019.

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.) Nava Morris, 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.) Families For Children, Inc., 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.) Amber Rose Thames, 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.) Alejandro Tellez Narvaez, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on May 29, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 19, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on July 11, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on July 8, 2019.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

Original June 20, 27; July 4, 11, 2019 IT004223012002068 Inglewood Today

Original June 20, 27; July 4, 11, 2019 IT004223012002070 Inglewood Today

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case # 19STCP02434 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Ualcee Smith, has filed a petition with the Los Angeles Superior Court, County Of Los Angeles, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, to change his name. FROM: Ualcee Smith â€“ TO: Ulysee Smith THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on, August 13, 2019, 10:30 AM, Dept. 44, Room 418, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change 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. Publication Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019

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July 11, 2019 Continued from page 1:Stevie Wonder Getting a Kidney Transplant

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ers in London over the weekend by announcing that he will take a break from performing so that he can receive a kidney transplant in the fall. The 69-year-old music legend made the announcement Saturday night after performing ‘‘Superstition’’ at the end of a packed concert in London’s Hyde Park. He said he was speaking out to quell rumors and sought to reassure fans that he would be OK.

‘‘I’m going to be doing three shows then taking a break,’’ he said. ‘‘I’m having surgery. I’m going to have a kidney transplant at the end of September this year.’’

OF MINORS

He said a donor has been found and that he would be fine, drawing cheers from a devoted crowd.

‘‘I came here to give you my love and to thank you for yours,’’ Billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was New York, with assistance from the district’s he said. ‘‘You ain’t gonna hear arrested for allegedly sex trafficking dozens human-trafficking officials and the FBI. no rumors about us. I’m good.’’ of minors in New York and Florida between 2002 and 2005, and plead not guilty when he appeared in court in New York on Monday. He is being held with no current bail because of massive wealth and the fact that he owns two airplanes and has traveled in and out of the United States 19 times this year. Saturday’s arrest by the FBI-NYPD Crimes Against Children Task Force comes about 12 years after the 66-year-old financier essentially got a slap on the wrist for allegedly molesting dozens of underage girls in Florida. That extremely lenient punishment has placed Trump’s Labor Secretary under the spotlight, in view of current charges and many are calling for his resignation. For more than a decade, Epstein’s alleged abuse of minors has been the subject of lawsuits brought by victims, investigations by local and federal authorities, and exposés in the press. But despite the attention cast on his alleged sex crimes, the hedgefunder has managed to avoid any meaningful jail time, let alone federal charges. The new indictment—which, according to two sources, will be unsealed Monday in Manhattan federal court—will reportedly allege that Epstein sexually exploited dozens of underage girls in a now-familiar scheme: paying them cash for “massages” and then molesting or sexually abusing them in his Upper East Side mansion or his palatial residence in Palm Beach. Epstein will be charged with one count of sex trafficking of minors and one count of conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of minors—which could put him away for a maximum of 45 years. The case is being handled by the Public Corruption Unit of the Southern District of

Several of the billionaire’s employees and associates allegedly recruited the girls for Epstein’s abuse, and some victims eventually became recruiters themselves, according to law enforcement. The girls were as young as 14, and Epstein knew they were underage, according to details of the arrest and indictment shared by two officials. In an era where #MeToo has toppled powerful men, Epstein’s name was largely absent from the national conversation, until the Miami Herald published a three-part series on how his wealth, power and influence shielded him from federal prosecution. Meanwhile, the financier flitted among his homes in Palm Beach, New York City, and the Virgin Islands, as well as his secluded Zorro Ranch in Stanley, New Mexico, transporting young women on his private jet to facilitate the sexual abuse that’s gone unchecked by authorities, his alleged victims say. On Monday the FBI is provided a number for other victims to contact the SDNY. As early as 2003, Vicky Ward’s Vanity Fair profile cracked into Epstein’s enigmatic facade and, as Ward noted, revealed “he was definitely not what he claimed to be.” Back then, allegations of sexual abuse leveled by one accuser, Maria Farmer, and her family were excised from Ward’s piece after Epstein pressured the magazine. Indeed the nation will watch closely as the facts surrounding Epstein’s actions become more public. Undoubtedly, many will also want to know how Trump and former president Bill Clinton may be connected to these terrible crimes that were inflicted on underage girls.

He did not provide additional information about his kidney illness. Wonder has kept an active schedule, including performing recently at a Los Angeles memorial service for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle. Continued from page 3:Black Youth Suicide Rates Climbing

pression. Other potential factors include issues such as easy access to the materials used to commit suicide, a profound feeling of loss or isolation, and bipolar disorder. Further, experts note that the racially disparate rates of children taking their own lives also reflect the general gap in health outcomes among Black people and their white counterparts. While suicides among Black children between five and 11 years old have increased substantially since the 1990s, researchers have not identified one particular reason to explain the disparity. Suicide among Black youth occurs disproportionately among boys, with males accounting for as much as 80 percent of suicides among all African Americans, according to Dr. Sean Joe, faculty member at Washington University in St. Louis. “Anxiety is a very important predictor for suicidal behavior, particularly among Black Americans,” he said, noting that while suicide risks increase for whites as they age, for Black people the risk is highest for people under 35. Factors such as homelessness, psychiatric disorders, social isolation and trauma elevate the suicide risk. Further, Joe noted that Black youth are developing under different circumstances than previous generations of African-Americans, and are more accepting of the notion of taking one’s life. “If you find a Black male exhibiting signs or talking in a self-destructive way — that they don’t think life is worth living, that they feel that the world is against them — and if they are exhibiting any signs that are potentially signs of suicide and their behaviors are starting to change, they are starting to give away things and they’re trying to isolate themselves in a very concerning way, you want to take those signs very seriously and consider getting your child assessed and connect them with a therapist.”

Continued from page 1: Kamala Harris Announced $100 Billion Black.....

$25,000 to assist with down payments or closing costs. Harris’ campaign estimates that this will help up to 4 million families. Harris’ policy proposal also aims to prevent discrimination in home sales, rentals and loans by promising to strengthen and strictly enforce antidiscrimination laws. The California senator’s proposal also would increase funding for the Housing Education and Counseling (HEC) program, which provides financial literacy for first time homeowners. “By taking these steps we can shrink the wealth gap between black and white households by at least one third,” Harris said. In May, Harris reintroduced her 2018 bill to tackle racial disparities in maternal health and rolled out her proposal to fine companies that don’t achieve pay equity. Harris’ education proposal -- her first major policy as a presidential candidate -- would boost teacher pay, make additional investments in public schools and support programs dedicated to teacher recruitment, training and professional development, particularly at historically black colleges and universities.

“We have always built the future that we can see, and believe in, and fight for. It’s why Sojourner spoke. It’s why Mae flew. It’s why Rosa and Claudette sat. It’s why Maya wrote. It’s why Fannie organized. It’s why Shirley ran. And why I stand here as a candidate for President of the United States.”

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BLACK GIRL

MAGIC By Harmony Wortham

Of course we all know about the magical Williams sisters Venus and Serena and would never discredit them for any reason. However, there is an-

other majestic beauty taking over the game of tennis and even though she

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is a child, it’s safe to say that there isn’t any child’s play going on with her. At the tender age of 15 years young, Atlanta native Cori “Coco” Gauff makes history or should I say, HERstory, as the youngest player to ever qualify for Wimbledon. Coco kicked off opening day at Wimbledon by upsetting her idol, Venus Williams in straight sets to reach the second round. Lets start with the fact that she wasn’t even born when Serena won her first title. She is the youngest woman to win a match since 1991. Gauff told the BBC, “It’s the first time I ever cried after winning a match! I never thought this would happen. I don’t know how to explain it. I’m literally living my dream. Not many people get to say that.” Gauff continued her run into the fourth round with victories over Magdaléna Rybáriková and No. 60 Polona Hercog, and needed to save two match points against Hercog in particular. Coco’s athleticism displayed during the tournament was incomparable and shows that she will be around dominating the sport for years, perhaps de-

cades to come. The hype surrounding her first round match win helped lead to Gauff ’s third round match being scheduled on Centre Court. She was eliminated when she lost her match with Simona Halep in the second week of the tournament. It’s no surprise that Cori had such a sensational Wimbledon debut as she has a laundry list of achievements in the sport. Coco is also the youngest ever finalist in the girls’ singles event at the US Open. She won the Junior French Open in 2018 and was the second youngest to do so. In addition to that, she is also the youngest female to qualify for a Grand Slam tournament draw. We are all keeping our eyes and hearts focused on Little Miss Coco and all look forward to seeing all the many many more wins in her future.

THE ANGELS

in Anaheim where an impromptu memorial is set up to pay their respects to Skaggs. They honored Skaggs by leaving flowers, signed memorabilia, personalized posters, and lighting candles when the sun went down. Some of the fans stood, some knelt, some prayed. Skaggs last pitch was Saturday, going 4 1/3 innings against Oakland at home. He was a 7-7 this year in 15 starts, reBy Harmony Wortham cording a 4.29 ERA with 78 strikeouts After police responded to a report in 792/3 innings. of an unconscious man in a hotel room Tyler Skaggs would have been 28 in Southlake, Texas, they had to inform years old on July 13th. the public with great sorrow that is was Angels Pitcher, Tyler Skaggs. He was Continued from page 1: Kawhi Leonard in town for a series against the Texas agrees to sign with the L.A. Clippers Rangers. Skaggs is an LA Native, born uters) in Woodland Hills, and a graduate of George, also a California native, was an NBA MVP finalist this past season after averaging 28 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.2 steals. It was a major coup for the Thunder in the summer of 2018, when he agreed to re-sign on the first day of free agency instead of exploring other options. For the Raptors, it’s a disappointing turn on the heels of winning a championship. But when general manager Masai Ujiri dealt franchise cornerstone DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs last summer for the package that featured Leonard, it was understood Toronto might be doing so for a one-year rental. That he delivered a championship was more than enough reward for the risk of the deal. A three-time All-NBA player, twoSanta Monica High School. He started time Finals MVP and two-time Defenthe game on last Saturday against Oak- sive Player of the Year, Leonard was the land A’s and he was just fine. According clear-cut top prize of the free-agency to his teammates his spirits were well market after Kevin Durant suffered an and he was excited about traveling to Achilles tear in Game 5 of the Finals. Texas. He was found unresponsive in Coming off an injury-shortened his hotel room and pronounced dead season that saw him sit all but nine at the scene. games in 2017-18 with a mysterious Although no foul play is suspected, quad injury that led to his eventual authorities have launched an ongoing split with the Spurs, Leonard returned investigation. Fans flocked in tears, to the court in Toronto for his best season as a pro. He averaged a career-high 26.6 points and 7.3 rebounds in the regular season along with 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from 3-point range. During his playoff run that included one of the greatest shots in NBA history to sink the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Leonard stepped up his game, posting averages of 30.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.7 steals. Concerns lingered in 2018 how Leonard would return from an injury that cost him most of his final season with the Spurs. Having eased those concerns and now sitting in the midst of his prime at 28 years old, Leonard’s only basketball worry now is furthering his standing in the pantheon of NBA greats and dozens at a time to the Angel Stadium pursuing more titles.

GAINED AN

ANGEL

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EYE ON THE CITY GEORGE DOTSON

ALEX PADILLA

JAMES BUTTS

ELOY MORALES

RALPH FRANKLIN

AROUND THE CITY

BUSINESS AS USUAL FOLLOWING 4TH OF JULY WEEK

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

The council received an audio visual staff report before approving an agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles for administration and construction services related to the City’s Minor Home Rehabilitation Program. The program will provide and promote rehabilitation of housing stock throughout the City of Inglewood and $500,000 of Grant Funds will be allocated to assist approximately 30-40 low-income home owners. Low income is established when a family’s income is 80 percent of the median income in the city. Mayor Butts applauded the city’s Minor Home Rehabilitation Program and insisted that measures be established to ensure that those selected to receive rehabilitation funds are selected on the basis of a fair, evenly established and transparent process. Council Member Franklin warned the staff to ensure that all work performed for homeowners would be within the city’s municipal code. It was announced that advertising for the program will begin in about three weeks and applications from homeowners may be submitted in about five weeks, and, except for extreme code violations or necessary safety and health improvements, applicants will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis. Homeowners may be included on the program’s interest list by calling 310-412-8844. Council Member Padilla introduced Robert Chavez, the city’s new Housing Manager, who received a warm applause welcome from those in attendance. The council approved a five (5)

year cooperative purchase agreement with AdminSure, Inc., to provide liability claims management services, per the terms and conditions of their agreement with Newport Beach. (General Fund) The council approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-051 with Cypress Private Security, LP, to reflect a company name change of Universal Protection Service LP, dba Allied Universal Security Service. The council approved an amendment to Agreement No. 18-244 with California Highway Patrol (CHP) for usage of the Inglewood Police Department’s Shooting Range. The council approved a threeyear agreement (with the option to extend two (2) additional three (3) year terms) with FleetWash Inc., for pressure washing services, and bus stop maintenance. The council introduced and adopted an ordinance approving the secured property tax rates for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2019. The council approved an initiative by Council Member George W. Dotson requesting approval of the City’s in-kind co-sponsorship of the 1st Annual District 1 City of Champions 5K Run/Walk, to be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Edward Vincent Park. During the public comments a member of the Inglewood Police Department invited the community to Have Coffee with a Cop this Saturday at the Starbucks on Century and Prairie and Oak and Manchester. Mayor Butts thanked the IPD for their work curtailing the use of illegal fireworks – M-80s and Cherry Bombs on the 4th of July – issuing

NETFLIX SNAGS CYNTOIA BROWN

$1,000 tickets to offenders. He also reminded those in attendance that the individuals selling Safe and Sane fireworks are members of non-profit organizations and much of the money that is raised is used to support local community programs. Erick Holly invited everyone to participate in the Chamber’s Annual golf Tournament which will be held on July 26th at the California Country Club. More information is available in the Inglewood Chamber office. Assembly Member Autumn Burke’s field deputy announced their Annual Back to School Event on August 3, 2019 from 10:30 – 3:00 pm, at Crozier Middle School. In addition to back packs and other school supplies, the event will feature medical and dental health screenings. Come

Inglewood residents to be prepared for an Earthquake. Member Padilla announced his July 20th Food Drive at the District Community Center. Bring canned food, blankets or other household items and enjoy coffee and pastry with your neighbors. Member Franklin also urged comprehensive earthquake preparation with flash lights, food, utility cut-off switches, etc. Be Prepared! Before adjourning the meeting, Mayor Butts said that he visited the site of the new Rams stadium after the recent earthquake and was delighted to observe that there was no structural damage and that the stadium passed its first real-life stress test. Councilman Alex Padilla had a great time at the Westchester 4th of

early because there will be a limited supply of back packs and school supplies. Council Member Dotson warned

July Parade this morning. He was proud to represent the City of Inglewood along side other Inglewood organizations.

Cyntoia’s Story,” Brown describes being forced into prostitution at a young age, sex-trafficked and raped repeatedly. Cyntoia has spent all of her adult life in prison, and is set to be released on August 7th to parole supervision. We are looking for-

ward to this documentary as well as wishing Cyntoia best of luck as she attempts to transition back into the outside world and become a functional, productive, contributing member of society.

DOCUMENTARY RIGHTS By Harmony Wortham

Netflix has made some serious strides in their efforts to continuously produce content for us and by us. Following the success of Ava Duvernay’s When They See Us, Netflix is going to release a full-length documentary feature about Cyntoia Brown’s incarceration and ultimate fight for clemency. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Cyntoia and her story, she was recently granted clemency after serving 15 years in prison for killing a man who bought

her for sex when she was just 16 years old. It will chronicle Brown’s incarceration case from the beginning in 2004 all the way up to her release, specifically highlighting her request for clemency. Some speculate that the years old case sparked new interest when Kim Kardashian and a slew of other celebrities started a social media campaign #Justice4Cyntoia, and encouraged her husband, Kanye West to bring the attention to his new friend, President Trump. In the 2011 documentary “Me Facing Life:

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JOBS INFORMATION AND RESOURCE FAIR

COMMUNITY MEETING

LOS ANGELES STADIUM & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

FERIA INFORMATIVA SOBRE PUESTOS DE TRABAJO Y RECURSOS

REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA

ESTADIO LOS ÁNGELES Y DISTRITO DE ENTRETENIMIENTO EN HOLLYWOOD PARK

Thursday, July 18, 2019 • Jueves, 18 de julio de 2019 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Rogers Park 400 West Beach Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302 Please join the Turner AECOM/Hunt JV team for a Jobs Information and Resource Fair to introduce a path to employment for construction-related job opportunities on the new Los Angeles Stadium & Entertainment District at Hollywood Park.

Por favor, reúnase con el equipo Turner AECOM/ Hunt JV por la feria informativa sobre puestos de trabajo y recursos para presentar un camino hacia el empleo para oportunidades laborales relacionadas con la construcción en el Estadio Los Ángeles y Distrito de entretenimiento en Hollywood Park.

LA/OC Building Trade Unions, Southwest Carpenters Union, workforce and life skills training partners and major subcontractor representatives will be available to answer questions regarding construction training and job opportunities.

Los sindicatos de la construcción LA/OC, el Sindicato de Carpinteros del Suroeste, los socios encargados de la capacitación para la mano de obra y para actividades prácticas y los representantes de los subcontratistas más importantes se encontrarán disponibles para responder preguntas relacionadas con la capacitación en construcción y oportunidades laborales.

COMUNÍQUESE AL teléfono: 310-680-3761 correo electrónico: stadiumjobs.cupp@sbwib.org

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TRUMP PROPOSES $7.1

BILLION EDUCATION BUDGET CUT

By Newswire

asking for an increase in $60 million for the Charters Schools Program. The budget also requests $700 million for school safety measures from multiple agencies, including the Education Department, the Justice Department and Health and

The Trump administration is looking to decrease the Education Department’s funding by $7.1 billion compared to what it was given last year, as part of next year’s proposed budget. The budget proposal suggests eliminating 29 programs, including after-school and summer programs for students in high-poverty areas, among other things. The budget proposal is unlikely to pass through Congress – especially with Democrats in control of the House, however, it is a glimpse into the Trump administration’s priorities going into the next fiscal year. In a statement on Monday, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said the proposed cuts show “commitment to spending taxpayer dollars wisely and efficiently by consolidating or eliminating duplicative and ineffective federal programs.” She also said the “budget at its core is about education freedom,” an apparent nod to the issue of school choice – something DeVos has attempted to champion during her Human Services. “After the tragedy in Parkland, time as head of the department. The proposed budget includes Florida, the President established DeVos’ school choice platform by the Federal Commission on School

ESTADIO LOS ÁNGELES Y DISTRITO DE ENTRETENIMIENTO EN HOLLYWOOD PARK

Thursday, July 18, 2019

VENUE CHANGE! ¡CAMBIO DE LUGAR!

Jueves, 18 de julio de 2019 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 9300 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood 90305

Key representatives of the Los Angeles Stadium & Entertainment District at Hollywood Park will host an informational meeting regarding stadium construction. Learn more about the upcoming work and project progress on the 298-acre development.

Los representantes claves del Distrito de Entretenimiento en Hollywood Park presidirán una reunión informativa relacionada con la construcción del lugar. Conozca más acerca de las obras futuras y el progreso del proyecto sobre 298 acres.

The project team will be available to answer construction-related questions from the community.

El equipo del proyecto estará disponible para responder las preguntas de la comunidad que estén relacionadas con la construcción.

COMUNÍQUESE AL teléfono: 310-743-5186 correo electrónico: lastadium@tcco.com

LAStadiumAtHP.com Safety to assess and develop Federal, State, and local policy recommendations to help prevent violence in schools,” the 2020 budget proposal reads. “The Budget provides approximately $700 million, an increase of $354 million compared to the 2019 Budget, in Departments of Education, Justice, and Health and Human Services grants to give States and school districts resources to imple-

ment the Commission’s recommendations, such as expanding access to mental healthcare, developing threat assessments, and improving school climate.”

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued a statement responding to the proposed cuts, criticizing the DeVos’ leadership at the department. “Rather than increase funding for kids with special needs or for those who live below the poverty line in both rural and urban America, or addressing the issues raised in their own safety report, DeVos once again seeks to divert funding for private purposes in the name of ‘choice,’” Weingarten said. The statement continued: “However, if they listened to parents, they would hear that, overwhelmingly, parents want well-funded public schools as their choice.” Washington Sen. Patty Murray, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, also criticized the budget’s Education Department proposals, saying it showed “how wildly out of sync” DeVos is. “Secretary DeVos is proposing gutting investments in students, teachers, public schools, and even school safety -- all to make room for her extreme privatization proposal that no one asked for. This is not a serious budget proposal, and I am going to once again work with Republicans in Congress to ensure every student has access to a quality public education in their neighborhood,” Murray’s statement said.