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March 07, 2019

VOL. 34, No. 10

Local and National in Brief

•The California Supreme Court on Monday released a decision that allows California government agencies to alter secondary retirement benefits offered to public workers while sidestepping a bigger question about whether employers can alter “core pension rights” in their contracts. The court held that the retirement perk at issue in the case was different from core pension rights such as how much public workers are paid, and thus not protected by the state constitution. •Queen Latifah Building $14M ‘Affordable’ Housing Project in Newark……Jaden Smith Brings Clean Water to Flint with Mobile Filtration System •Several tornadoes hit the Southeast Sunday afternoon, killing at least 22 people in one Alabama county on the USA’s deadliest day for tornadoes in almost 6 years. •Just across the border from the U.S., drug gangs slaughtered 23 people — hanging nine from a bridge and decapitating 14 more, whose heads were found stashed in coolers near the town hall. The four men and five women discovered dangling from the Colosio Bridge in Nuevo Laredo were handcuffed, blindfolded and bore signs of torture.

INGLEWOOD COUNCIL IMPOSES

FIVE PERCENT MAXIMUM RENT CONTROL MEASURE

Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor

Mayor James T. Butts proposed and his council colleagues unanimously adopted a temporary rent control measure limiting rent increases to five percent for the next 45 days. The measure was presented as a stopgap measure as the council weighs a potential long-term rent control situation. As Inglewood continues to enjoy extraordinary economic growth and development with the pending NFL stadium, the proposed NBA arena, the pending Los Angeles Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and a bevy of other developments, residents packed a City Council meeting Tuesday calling for leaders to put rent control measures in place. While specific details of the measure were not discussed and had not been previously distributed for public review, in addition to the five percent limit on rental rate increases the council amended the measure to include language that will prohibit property owners from evicting tenants while the emergency measure is in place; except for reasons of criminal behavior, drug use or non-payment of rent. The Inglewood City Clerk’s office indicated yesterday that the actual written version of the entire measure will likely be made publicly available tomorrow or Monday, at the latest. The city council heard from a number of persons during the public comment section of the meeting before the matter was discussed and swiftly approved by the council. Dozens of individuals from a local organization who support rent control spoke before the council and many others attended to show their support. An apartment building owner addressed and suggested that the council convene a panel comprised of apartment renters and owners during the stopgap measure to arrive at a plan that is mutually beneficial. The council’s temporary rent control ordinance limits rent increases to no more than 5 percent per year and it would only apply to apartment buildings and other rental units built

before 1995. Single-family homes and condominiums are exempt. Mayor Butts explained how he arrived at a point where he thought his initiative was necessary, citing examples of actual cases of excessive rent increases as well as the information that was gleaned from the online survey where tenants were invited to describe their experiences related to this matter. He explained that he learned of rent increases that ranged from two percent to 138 percent. He also indicated that the City of Inglewood has enjoyed comparatively lower rents than other South Bay communities for years and still has the lowest rates overall, while acknowledging that rents are climbing rapidly throughout the county and the State of California. Mayor Butts explained that the city’s revitalization has contributed to the increase in rents, that the majority of rental properties are owned by ‘Mom and Pop’ owners instead of large corporate real estate conglomerates, and that the ‘social’ cost of property in the city must be addressed to accommodate the majority of Inglewood residents, nearly 65 percent, who reside in apartment dwellings. Mayor Butts closed the discussion by stating, “This is a time out. We must find a solution that is fair.” Painter is a professor of public policy at USC. Unlike many economists, Painter sees rent control laws as a useful tool, as long as they’re accompanied by other methods to boost lowincome housing. “We have to fundamentally figure out ways to increase the amount of workforce housing and in the short run rent control can be a band-aid,” he said. The temporary rent control ordinance goes into effect Tuesday. The council also has an option to extend it past the initial 45 days as a longer-term rent control measure is considered.

SENATOR BRADFORD HONORS

MICHELLE SMITH-BALLARD AS

2019 WOMAN OF THE YEAR SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, Senator Bradford honored Ms. Michelle SmithBallard, as the Woman of the Year for the 35th Senate District. Ms. Smith-Ballard currently serves as the Vice President of Community and Citizenship for Turner Construction Company with over 38 years of construction experience. She is responsible for constructing the new, state of the art Los Angeles Rams Stadium in Inglewood and is the only woman and African American overseeing a multi-billion dollar stadium project in the nation. “Each year we recognize the amazing accomplishments of outstanding women

across our state and I could not be more proud of our 2019 woman of the year,” said Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena). “Michelle’s experience, leadership and commitment to increasing diversity and ensuring equity in the construction industry has and will continue to have an impact for generations to come. Her work on the Inglewood stadium is unprecedented. ” Joining Turner Construction Company in 1988, Michelle began an almost half century mission to advance procurement and inclusion in the construction industry. Most recently she oversaw the collaboration between 2

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PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE

TRUMP NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME When Trump embraced the American flag as he walked onstage at the 2019 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), I was amazed that the man who occupies the Oval office, the one who has lied thousands of times to the American public about matters large and small; the man who has deni-

criminal investigations. Trump was at the CPAC to speak before a crowd that appeared fascinated and mesmerized by his very presence – even as he rambled from topic to topic for over two hours. He began a wide-ranging speech talking about tariffs, slamming the media

grated our federal law enforcement officials while embracing the questionably truthful statements from some of the world’s most treacherous dictators; the man who lied to obtain a fraudulent medical reason to avoid the military draft; the man who derided President Obama about his college grades while threatening to sue his university if they revealed his test scores or grades; and the one who has engaged in numerous other egregious behaviors, would have the audacity to publicly embrace the symbol of our great democracy. In my view, aside from appealing to his base of republican supporters, who he said would support him if he shot someone on a public street, I continue to be amazed that he continues to enjoy the support of millions of Americans and sadly, most of the republican elected officials in Washington. While I understand political alliances, I do not understand why so many elected officials, who have taken an oath to uphold our constitution, choose to ignore the president’s dirty deeds that are now the subject of multiple

and exuding confidence about his reelection chances in 2020. Among other remarks that often did not resemble the truth, Trump told attendees that they are “reclaiming our nation’s priceless heritage, reversing decades of blunders and betrayals by the failed ruling class. America is respected again, and the world knows it.” As the proverbial world seems to be collapsing beneath the president, with the riveting testimony of his former attorney before the democratic led house investigation committee, the pending trial and sentencing of his campaign adviser and manager, and the pending results of the Robert Mueller special investigation, it is amazing to me that, according to a recent Gallup poll released last month that Trump has an 89 percent approval rating among Republicans. As Trump usually says, when he does not have a plan, does not know what he is doing, or a clue to what is going to happen next, ‘let’s wait and see what happens.’

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Turner and John “Big John” Harriel and 2ND CALL, an organization that changes the lives of ex-offenders through personal development and careers in construction, while leading the outreach effort at the Kaiser Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Medical Office Building project in Los Angeles. Inspired by strong female mentors and having a passion for working in the community, Michelle’s commitment to diversity goes beyond her work at Turner. She serves on several corporate and/or advisory boards of the following organizations: Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council, American Indian Chamber of Commerce, Asian Business Association, and Los Angeles African American Women’s Public Policy Institute. “I am honored that Senator Bradford recognized me and the work woman do on this day,” said Honoree Michelle Smith-Ballard. “It was so nice to see the other 37 woman being honored. I am so proud to be a part of such a wonderful sisterhood of amazing women.” The Woman of the Year ceremony is sponsored by the California Legislative Women’s Caucus and asks each member of the legislature to invite one woman from their district to be honored for their immense contribution to California. For more information about the other honorees please visit: https:// womenscaucus.legislature.ca.gov/ woman-of-the-yearWilliam Tillett was abducted while walking home from school near the intersection of Impe-

vard at about 3 p.m. on May 24, 1990, according to a news release from the Inglewood Police Department. He was found suffocated to death at a parking structure in a residential Hawthorne neighborhood later that day. Tillett was 11 years old when he was kidnapped near the intersection of Imperial Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard on May 24, 1990. He was found dead later that day in Hawthorne. Nearly 29 years later, police arrested Edward Donell Thomas, 50, of Pomona as a suspect in the case. Detectives took Thomas, 50, of Pomona, into custody on Thursday as a suspect in the decades-old case, according to inmate records. Thomas was booked into the Inglewood City Jail following his arrest and later held without bail. Prosecutors filed charges including murder against Thomas on Tuesday. Inglewood Police Capt. Mark Fried told reporters Wednesday that investigators had “significant and compelling physical evidence which implicates Thomas in the murder of William Tillett.” Chief Mark Fronterotta did not discuss details of how Thomas was linked to the slaying but said it involved old evidence and “advanced technology.” Investigators said they believe Thomas was likely aided by an accomplice, but did not mention if they had identified other possible suspects. Police asked anyone with information that might be relevant to the case to call Inglewood Homicide Detectives at 310-412-5246. Anonymous tips can also be left at 888-41-CRIME (27463).

COMMUNITY MEETING

REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA LOS ANGELES STADIUM & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT AT HOLLYWOOD PARK ESTADIO LOS ÁNGELES Y DISTRITO DE ENTRETENIMIENTO EN HOLLYWOOD PARK

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Sabado, 16 de marzo de 2019 NGE! 10:00 a.m. VENUE CHA GAR! Inglewood City Hall E LU ¡CAMBIO D Community Room A, 1st Floor 1 West Manchester Boulevard • Inglewood, CA 90301

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

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March 07, 2019

THE CLIPPERS PLAY FOLLOW THE LEADER

By Michael Johnson

The Clippers made two significant trades several weeks ago. They traded their best player, Tobias Harris and two role players, Boban Marjanovic and Mike Scott to the Philadelphia 76ers. In return the Clippers got four solid players, and two of them were inserted into the starting lineup right away. Landry Shamet, a 6-5 rookie guard and former Laker center Ivica Zubac are playing well for the Clippers. Are now starters for the Clippers. Let’s analyze the new look Clippers. Before the trade they were the fifth oldest team in the NBA and now they have nine players on their roster that are 25 years of age and younger. When they traded away Harris,

who was also their team captain and leader, the Clippers are now trying to find a leader. Who is going to lead the Clippers as they press to stay in the playoff hunt? All year long the Clippers success was predicated on different players stepping up and leading the team. Those players are Danilo Gallinari, Lou Williams, Patrick Beverly and Montrezl Harrell. Do the Clippers really need a leader? It appears that a lot of other teams in the NBA need a leader or leaders but maybe not the Clippers. When looking at the history of team sports, almost every successful team has had a leader. Maybe the Clippers are different, maybe they don’t need one. Maybe having a

coach like Doc Rivers will make up for not having a true team leader. Whether the Clippers have a true leader or not, they still have Williams, who is an All-Star caliber soccer and former Sixth Man of the Year. Gallinari is a consistent soccer and a good defender. Harrell is relentless, wants to win every battle and Beverly is one of the best defenders in the NBA. The new look Clippers are also hoping to feature the center position more because Zubac is active in the low post, he runs the floor well, he protects the rim and he can score around the basket. Zubac is happy to be a Clipper and his teammates are happy to have him. A few weeks ago during his first home game

as a Clipper his new teammates affectionately razed and heckled him as reporters interviewed him in the locker room. If you look closely at the 2018-19 Clippers it looks like they have five leaders, Williams, Gallinari, Harrell, Beverly and coach Rivers. With 16 games to go in the regular season the Clippers are in seventh place in the Western Conference and nine of those 16 games are home games. The top eight teams in the conference make the playoffs. Their next game is Friday at home against Oklahoma, at 7:30 p.m., they host Boston on Monday at 7:30 p.m. and they face Portland at home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

EYE ON THE CITY Rent Control Discussion and RFB-0108. to the members of the Dr. Martin Temporary Rent Increase Vote The council approved an agree- Luther King, Jr. Day Planning ComDominates Council Meeting. ment with The Inglewood Baseball mittee. During the council comments Member Dotson thanked the community for coming out to express their concern for the rent increase measure and offered public congratulations to his grandson for his appointment to the Inglewood Police Department (IPD). A standing room only crowd Fund for the installation of baseball Member Padilla congratulated greeted the Mayor and council field improvements at Darby Park. all of the recently inducted IPD offimembers as this week’s meeting got The council authorized the use cers and their family members who underway. Dozens of members of of contract contingency funds in participated in the Badge Pining the Uplift Inglewood Coalition, a the amount of $25,000 (as outlined Ceremony. He also announced that community-led coalition focused in Agreement No. 17-540) with the batting cages were being added to on protecting community members City of Glendale for crime labora- Darby Park. from displacement and building tory services. Member Franklin thanked his a people-centered local economy, The council discussed and ulti- district residents for their strong addressed the council during the mately unanimously approved an support of the town hall meeting public comments and dozens more initiative by Mayor James T. Butts, where presentations were given were present to demonstrate their Jr., recommending the introduction about the city’s progress and future support. It was clear that that their and adoption of an Emergency Or- plans. He thanked the city staff and message was not only was rent con- dinance imposing a 45-day morato- police representatives who attended trol good for the 65 percent of Ingle- rium (with the option to extend for the meeting. wood residents, a five percent cap is an additional ten (10) months and Member Morales acknowledged not enough. There was not a com- 15 days (total of one-year)) limiting the support of the community memparatively representative number of rent increases to 5% per year on cer- bers who appeared to share their apartment-building owners present tain residential properties within the views on the matter of rent control. to present their reaction to the tem- City of Inglewood. The mayor of- He indicated that the council would porary rent control initiative. fered an amendment to the measure reach a decision, if not a solution As the city’s agenda items were that protected renters from eviction that is good for all of Inglewood. addressed, the council awarded and during the moratorium except for Mayor Butts echoed the remarks approved a construction contract reasons of failure to pay rent, crimi- of his council colleagues and closed for the Demolition and Remodel of nal or drug activity. the meeting in honor of several rePlanning and Building Safety DiThe Mayor and city council pre- cently departed Inglewood resivision Office Project, per Bid No. sented Certificates of Recognition dents.

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LEGAL NOTICES

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019046835 The following person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019026906 The following person is doing business as:

My Cozy Camping 316 West 64th Street Inglewood, CA 90302

Etta Janes Vintage 6600 Whitsett Ave., Apt. #7 North Hollywood, CA 91606

Registered Owner(s): Adriana Marcela Beischl Sabogal, 316 West 64th Registered Owner(s): Jessica Hendricks, 6600 Whitsett Ave., Apt. #7, Street, Inglewood, CA 90302 North Hollywood, CA 91606 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on February 25, 2019. on January 31, 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.) Adriana Marcela Beischl Sabogal, 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.) Jessica Hendricks, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on February 25, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 31, 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.)

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Saturday, March 16, 2019

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On Grevillea Avenue off Manchester Blvd. (in front of Inglewood High School)

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Bring all of your non-working household appliances, computers, tablets, phones, TV's and any other electronic devices that you would like to get rid of. We will also accept gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and bicycles. NO FURNITURE ACCEPTED! *NOTE: Document shredding is limited to Inglewood Residents Only, ID IS REQUIRED (3 boxes or bags per car ONLY) For more information, please contact the City of Inglewood Public Works Department at (310) 412-5333.