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Life as we knew it…is Over
Coronavirus pandemic alters everything
By Kenneth Miller, Publisher
It was an early overcast Sunday morning in Inglewood, and gamblers flocked to Hollywood Park Casino on Century to do what they had been doing for years…play cards and bet on horses. However, upon arriving they were met with long lines for the simulcast wagering and counted one by one at the casino. The casino was adhering to state guidelines and was only allowing a maximum of 250 people in for the horse wagering and an equal or smaller
number for the various card games. Then they were informed that at midnight, the casino and Off Track Betting would be suspended for at least two weeks and perhaps even longer. Ironically, just the day before the local restaurant Lavender Blue hosted two-birthday celebration with a live band ensemble for a group of close to 50 people. Balloons floated from the pink boxes of birthday cakes as patrons munched on chicken and drank cocktails. These two stark examples of how life for our community was and is going to
be for the foreseeable future are another example of how the coronavirus has altered the normal routine of the lives of our citizens, regionally, nationally and globally for who knows how long. School closures are rampant throughout, restaurants, bars and small businesses have been restricted, the airline industry crippled to a crawl, cruise lines docked, `churches and places of worship void of souls to save and our global medical professionals baffled beyond belief at the havoc the coronavirus has heaped upon us. Our elected officials, once divided at
Near Lockdown in The Bay and LA: Residents Instructed to Stay Home Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media
From March 17 to April 7, residents in seven counties and one city in the Bay Area have been ordered to “shelter in place” in order to halt the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease. The Bay Area jurisdictions are the city of Berkeley and San Mateo, Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Cruz, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties.
Public health officials announced the move in direct response to the growing number of people testing positive for COVID-19. As of March 17, an estimated 187,990 people worldwide have tested positive for coronavirus disease and over 7,000 of those infected have died. Across the United States, there have been a total of 4,534 cases and 89 deaths. In California, so far, 450 people have
their core, now unified in their hope that the continued spread of the unknown fatal virus can somehow, someway be contained. Traffic on our streets and highways as shallow as a cave, grocery stores and wholesale distributions raided of essential supplies that were once stocked in abundance supply. Life as we once knew it… The stress of a long day at work can no longer be relieved by the ball game or at a theatre, all of which has been either suspended or cancelled. That is if we still have a place to go to work, owners of 243,000 small businesses, a vital veins our statewide economy grappling with the decision to layoff or close down indefinitely. Not knowing what the future holds for them. Kids who were born to learn, live and play now boxed into the confines of their homes with family members and loved ones, not knowing if even they carry the coronavirus that could prove Continued on page 2
Governor Newsom Places National Guard on Alert
tested positive and there have been 11 COVID-19 related deaths.. While San Francisco residents are still waiting for more information about how this order will affect their lives, some on Twitter have opted to find the humor in this otherwise dire situation. “When shelter-in-place takes [effect] in San Francisco, each afternoon everyone in the city will stand on their
SACRAMENTO – Following through on his commitment to mobilize state personnel and assets to protect local communities and fight the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has placed the California National Guard on alert.
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EYE ON THE CITY GEORGE DOTSON
ALEX PADILLA
JAMES BUTTS
ELOY MORALES
RALPH FRANKLIN
AROUND THE CITY
Inglewood to implement COVID-19 actions Mayor James T. Butts Jr. Statement:
only. ● Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. ● If soap and water are not readily available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. ● Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. ● Practice social distancing (no hugging, kissing or shaking hands). ● Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands). ● Clean and disinfect your immediate workspace frequently. ● Drink plenty of fluids such as water or Gatorade. ● Employees exhibiting flu-like or other respiratory symptoms should stay home and away from the workplace. Notify your supervisor immediately if calling off sick.
In light of the evolving concerns of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Governor’s direction on mass gatherings, the City of Inglewood is taking the following steps to ensure the health and safety of our community and our employees. Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the City of Inglewood will implement the following initial actions through March 31, 2020. CITY FACILITIES 1. Public access to City Hall will be by APPOINTMENTONLY, except for City Council Meetings, which may be modified to meet social distancing and teleconferencing recommendations specified in the Governor’s Executive Order (N-25-20). 2. The public is directed to call (310)4125111for information on how to access public counter services. 3. All public Board and Commission meetings are postponed unless otherwise notified by the Department. 4. Department heads are directed to cancel, modify or postpone all non- essential public community events or group activities that require close contact and meetings with 50 or more participants. 5. All city facilities and gathering places must provide recommended social distancing, hand washing areas and hand sanitizing in accordance with LA County Public Health Guidelines.
CITY DEPARTMENTS – BUSINESS CONTINUITY Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department ● The department’s main office at City Hall will be closed to the public. Public access will be considered and provided on a case by case basis for emergency or interdepartmental related matters only. Our office can be reached at (310) 412-8750 for questions or concerns. Parks & Recreation ● Park locations will remain open as outdoor-only facilities during regular hours of dawn to dusk. Restrooms will be open during regular hours. ● All programming at City facilities will be canceled. This includes all recreational activities, special events, indoor and outdoor sports leagues, classes, and group sessions. ● Indoor facilities such as computer labs, multi-purpose rooms, and classrooms at City facilities will be closed. Library ● Libraries will be closed to the public until further notice. ● All programming, special events, activities and services at Inglewood Libraries will be canceled/suspended until further notice. Senior Center ● Starting Monday, March 16, the senior nutrition program will transition to a frozen meals program. Participants will be required to pick up meals at the Inglewood Senior Center. All other senior programs will be canceled until further notice. ● The senior paratransit program will continue for dialysis and medical appointments and food pick up at the Inglewood Senior Center. ● All classes and activities will be canceled until further notice. Indoor facilities such as computer labs, multi-purpose rooms, and classrooms at Senior Center will be closed.
Finance Department – Cashier’s Office
● Utility Bills and Business License Renewals can be made by phone at 1-877336-8402 or online on the City’s website at www.cityofinglewood.org.
● Parking Ticket Payments can be paid by phone 1-877-236-2982 or online. ● Business License New Applicants can submit their required documents, signatures, and payments in lockbox outside of City Hall. ● Questions regarding Special Permits can be answered by calling ● Bus Passes for Inglewood Senior Citizens can be obtained by calling to schedule an appointment at the Cashier’s Office for renew and pickup.
Economic and Community Development Department Planning Division
●All access to the public counter will be by appointment only and face-toface appointments for ministerial and/or discretionary applications submittal(s) only. All other questions and answers via email, voice calls or conference call. ● All division meetings will be held via conference call. Building Safety Division 1. Permitting Section ●All access to the public counter to be by appointment only for application submittal(s) only by calling (310) 4125230. ● The following applications can be provided, completed and emailed back to staff: * Roofing *MEP Residential Replacements *HVAC Change-outs *Pre-Sale Applications ● All other applications require an appointment to be set. ● Questions and answers via email, voice calls or conference call. 2. Inspection Section ● All inspections by appointments only by calling (310) 412-4248. ● Questions and answers via email, voice calls or conference call. Code Enforcement Division ● All inspections by appointments only by calling (310) 412-5590 ● Questions and answer via email or voice calls or conference call. Economic
Development Division
● Questions and answers via email, voice calls or conference call by calling (310) 412-5214. Housing Authority Department ● Appointments to the Inglewood Housing Authority (IHA) shall be by appointment only by calling (310) 4125221. Appointments are typically set three months in advance.
● Staff will ensure those appointments are scheduled and reevaluated to provide recommended social distancing. ● Housing inspectors will continue to set appointments to inspect the City’s housing stock as HUD has not issued guidance to suspend such inspections. Public Works Department ● Services provided at the Public Works Main Counter will be offered by appointment only by calling (310) 4125333. ● Water – The City’s water supply is clean and tested regularly. Human Resources Department ● The HR Department will be closed to the public, with the exception of scheduled appointments. Appointments may be scheduled by calling (310) 412-5460. ● All future interviews for employment will be postponed until further notice. ● All applications for employment must be submitted via the City’s website. ● All internal employee support will be handled via email, e-forms and telephone to the extent possible. ● The City Manager and HR will consider telecommuting on a case-by-case basis.
City Clerk’s Office
● The City Clerk’s office will be temporarily closed to public access. The public may obtain a Claim Form or Public Records Request by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofinglewood.org/Department/ CityClerk/forms. Forms may also be mailed out to residents if requested. ● Summons and subpoenas will be accepted in our office by any person with a Process Servers Identification Card after clearance by the Security Desk. ● All other matters may be handled by email or by contacting our office at (310) 412-5280. Inglewood Police Department ● The Inglewood Police Department encourages residents to use (310) 412- 8771 for all non-emergency calls. ● Call 911 if you have an emergency. GUIDANCE TO EMPLOYEES AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS • The virus is transmitted by exposure. Short of closing City Hall we can limit potential transmission of COVID-19 by limiting contacts until the virus has passed the incubation contagion period. ● Internally we should eliminate where possible visits to other workplaces for social purposes. Emergency Services will be examining proximity access privileges to ensure specific work site related access
● Human Resources will maintain tracking of all sick call offs. ● Employees are to limit unnecessary visits to other workgroups that are nonessential to the performance of their work. ● All non-essential new or pre-approved business travel is prohibited until further notice unless reconsidered and approved in writing by the City Manager. ● The Mayor, Elected Officials, Department Heads and the Office of Emergency Services (OES) are participating in daily/ weekly tele-briefings with LA County Health, Elected Officials, City Managers and Public Safety agencies across the state. ● OES is participating in daily/weekly conference calls with Area G Emergency Managers. ● Additional cleaning staff has been assigned during business hours to disinfect public counters and high traffic areas at city facilities. ● Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes have been placed at all public counters. ● Informational flyers and posters on the coronavirus and best practices have been placed at all city lobby entrances, employee breakrooms and elevator lobbies. ● OES has a robust social media platform on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and is providing a wealth of preparedness information to our residents and employees. We encourage everyone to follow us @ReadyInglewood. ● The City of Inglewood has a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Website for all hazards. Visit us at www. cityofinglewood.org/1033/Office-ofEmergency-Services Resources ▪ City of Inglewood Office of Emergency Services website ● https://www.cityofinglewood.org/1033/ Office-of-Emergency-Services ▪ City of Inglewood Office of Emergency Services (Twitter) ● https://twitter.com/ ReadyInglewood ▪ City of Inglewood Office of Emergency Services (Facebook) ● https://www. facebook.com/ReadyInglewood/ ▪ City of Inglewood Office of Emergency Services (Instagram) ● https://www. instagram.com/readyinglewood/ ▪ Los Angeles County Department of Public Health ● http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/ Coronavirus/ ▪ California Department of Public Health ● https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ ▪ Center of Disease Control and Prevention ● https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/index.html ● World Health Organization https://www. who.int/
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balconies as a community and pitch their startups,” stated Chris Albon, director of data science at Devoted Health on Twitter. Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed in an address on Monday that he agreed with San Francisco’s order to ban unnecessary gatherings. “It just makes sense to me at this point,” Newsom said. This order is not technically a lockdown as residents will be allowed to grocery shop, keep doctor’s appointments and other essential meetings for the three weeks this order is set to be in effect. “The most important thing you can do is remain home as much as possible,” stated San Francisco Mayor London Breed. “There is no need to rush out for food or supplies, as these stores will remain open. We’ll meet this challenge and we’ll get through it together.” Under this order, when residents do leave their homes they are urged to
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stay at least six feet away from other people in order to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Law enforcement will be present in communities to “ensure compliance” with this order, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. A similar order has been issued in Los Angeles, as many public institutions have been closed indefinitely. Photo: The San Francisco Streets: The Verge Via Twitter Photo: Empty streets in San Francisco Continued from page 1:Life
fatal to a dotting grand parent. More than a half million people are in the abyss of homelessness nationwide and roughly 153,000 in the county, and those numbers are growing as rapidly as the coronavirus. States throughout the nation have implementing curfews and restrictions on travel, a clear indication that such measures are imminent nationwide. A country and a world that had frequently grown accustomed to have better relationships with a cell phone, social media handle or video app, now slowing recognizing how paramount it is for us the respect each other now more than ever. A woman in the supermarket giving an air hug to her longtime friend, presidential candidates giving clothed elbow bumps instead of handshakes, women wearing masks instead of makeup, people stocking up on guns instead of vegetables. Life as we knew it…is Over…for now!
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The National Guard has been directed by the Governor to be prepared to perform humanitarian missions across the state including food distribution, ensuring resiliency of supply lines, as well as supporting public safety as required. “As Californians make sacrifices over the coming weeks and stay home, we are immensely grateful for medical providers, first-responders and National Guard personnel who are assisting those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19,” said Governor Newsom. Today’s announcement, made in the Governor’s capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the California National Guard, is consistent with duties routinely performed by the California National Guard during natural disasters and other emergencies within the state.
Dear Friends, With public health officials emphasizing social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, we are closing our offices starting tomorrow but will remain accessible online and via phone. I and my staff are determined to continue serving residents of the Second District and the rest of Los Angeles County during this state of emergency. Do not hesitate to call us at (213) 974-2222 or send us a note. We’re here for you. I highly encourage you to check out my website and Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 webpage. Both are excellent sources of up-to-date and accurate information that you can trust, for example: • Guidelines for protecting yourself from exposure, and how to cope with stress • Tips on how to talk to children and seniors about COVID-19 • Where to get free meals, for example at LAUSD’s Grab & Go Food Centers • How to avoid scams and price gouging, and see if you’re eligible for utility bill relief • Ways for businesses to obtain financial assistance to avert layoffs or apply for disaster loans If we all take the necessary precautions and support each other as a community, I have faith that we can get through this crisis together. With hope,
Mark Ridley-Thomas Supervisor, Los Angeles County Second District
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Hit By Coronavirus Crisis, School Districts Call Time-out: Still Providing Meals Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media
By Sunday evening, more than 720 of the state’s 1,000 school districts announced they were closing beginning Monday. They made the decision out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of students, parents and staff and with the intent of sharing responsibility with the broader community in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Then, on Monday, county health officials put more than 6.7 million Californians in six Bay Area counties under a “shelter in place” order that instructed residents to stay isolated in their homes and away from public places and human interaction as much as possible. The directive, which took effect Tuesday at 12:01 am and lasts at least through April 7, affects San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa and Alameda counties. The closures are scheduled to last between two to four weeks. In all, more than 95 percent of public school students in 41 of 58 counties will be impacted. Many of the school districts that California’s 334,652 African-American students attend have announced they will be closed. Outside California, more than 33 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have announced plans to close schools for two or three weeks. Most of the announcements of school district closings happened on Friday, closely following the closure announcement by the two largest school districts in the state - Los Angeles Unified and San Diego Unified. Los Angeles superintendent Austin Buetner and Cindy Marten, San Diego superintendent, issued a joint statement that read, “California has now entered a critical new phase in the fight to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is evidence the virus is already present in the communities we serve, and our efforts now must be aimed at preventing its spread. We believe closing the state’s two largest school districts will make an important contribution to this effort.” Before deciding to close their schools, the districts consulted with their county offices of education and their public health departments. Many school leaders were concerned about interrupting student learning and the negative effect closures would have on the families that depend on schools to provide meals and other essential social services. Inglewood Unified was one of the
On Friday, Newsom signed an executive order announcing that California schools that close due to the coronavirus outbreak will continue to receive funding, on condition that dollars are directed toward remote learning opportunities and childcare options during workday hours. For school districts like Inglewood Unified and Oakland Unified that are paying off state loans and Los Angeles Unified, which is experiencing budget issues, the governor’s action relieves some of the fiscal strain of closing schools. Given the rapidly changing nature of the coronavirus outbreak and CDC’s guidance, what school districts decide to do after closing for two to four weeks is in flux. It is important for all parents and students to check their District websites for updated information and school districts making the decision to it may not be feasible for districts to follow directives from the California close on Friday. With a student body that administer the tests if school closures Department of Public Health. is 40 percent African American, among are extended. districts with over 2,000 students, Inglewood has the largest percentage of Black students in the state. Los Angeles Unified with 8.4 percent and Oakland Unified with 24 percent respectively have the largest number of AfricanAmerican students. Dr. Erika Torres, Inglewood’s County Administrator, said she decided to close the district’s schools because, “We are concerned about the health, safety and well being of our students and families.” “I wanted to make sure that we were very proactive in this decision,” she said. Like many of the school districts that are closing, Inglewood has no reported cases of coronavirus among students or staff. Even as California banned large public gatherings, Governor Newsom resisted taking steps at the state level to close schools. On Sunday, Newsom defended his approach saying, “I know for a fact that not all these districts have planned for the needs of these kids next week, and I’m deeply concerned about their health and I’m deeply concerned about their safety and I’m deeply concerned about their parents’ inability to go to work and many of those parents work in hospitals, work as firefighters, work as paramedics, work as the people that would get in gear to help us advance the mobile testing (for the virus) throughout the state.” While school leaders were deciding to close schools last Friday, the U.S. Department of Education said it would consider waiving requirements for statewide tests that are mandated for grades 3-8 and high school. With testing set to start during the spring,
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Sports & Entertainment Chargers Rams, OL Austin Blythe agree to terms Tender on one-year deal Offers to Davis, Rochell and Scott
By Stu Jackson, Therams.com
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Los Angeles Rams and offensive lineman Austin Blythe have agreed to terms on a one-year deal. Since being claimed off waivers by the Rams in 2017, the 27-year-old
By Chargers.com
The Los Angeles Chargers today placed a tender on cornerback Michael Davis (second round) along with exclusive rights free agents Isaac Rochell and Trent Scott. Davis, a Glendale, Calif., native, has played in 43 games with 21 starts for Los Angeles. Initially signed by the team as an undrafted rookie out of Brigham Young, Davis earned a starting role in his second season. The fourth-year player has posted 87 tackles (69 solo), 18 passes defensed and two interceptions for his career. Selected in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Chargers, Rochell has appeared in 35 games with three starts. He posted a sack in his second career game and, in 2018, recorded 4.5 sacks in a five-game span. In his career, Rochell registered 42 tackles (25 solo), seven sacks, nine tackles for loss and an interception. Scott enters his third NFL season after originally signing with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Grambling State. He appeared in 25 games with 10 starts for his career, with 16 of those appearances and nine starts coming in 2019. In his 10 starts, Scott has blocked for an offense that produced seven performances with a 300-yard passer.
offensive lineman has missed only one regular season game over the last three seasons. When Los Angeles endured an uncharacteristic amount of injuries along the offensive line this past season, he played a crucial role in stabilizing it and helping allow a league-low 22 sacks. He started the season as the team’s starting right guard, then moved
over to center after Brian Allen suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 10. Blythe will enter his fourth season with L.A and fifth overall in 2020. The former University of Iowa standout originally entered the league as a seventh-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2016.
Major League Baseball Statement on Coronavirus
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Following a conference call with all 30 Clubs regarding the recent coronavirus cases around the world, Major League Baseball issued the following statement: “The health and safety of everyone in our communities is of the utmost importance to us. We have been engaging on an ongoing basis with a wide range of public health experts, infectious disease specialists, and governmental agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to obtain the latest information.
“We are regularly conveying the guidance from these experts to Clubs, players, and staff regarding prevention, good hygiene practices and the latest recommendations related to travel. We are continuing to monitor developments and will adjust as necessary. While MLB recognizes the fluidity of this rapidly evolving situation, our current intention is to play Spring Training and regular season games as scheduled. “On a temporary basis, effective on Tuesday, [March 10], only players and essential personnel may enter locker rooms and clubhouses at MLB facilities. In a joint step with other professional sports leagues, we are requiring that
Clubs relocate media availabilities to another area in their facilities. “Clubs will be expected to provide best efforts in facilitating usual media coverage and access to uniformed personnel and team officials in these alternate settings. Access for and coverage by the BBWAA and all media are vital to our game and we hope to resume normal operations as quickly as possible. We appreciate the media’s cooperation with this temporary step, which is being taken out of an abundance of caution for the best interests of all.”
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B U P P I E | B City U Council SIN E S S Chambers Off BUPPIE Eying Icon at Grace Park
Limits for General Public Access
By Francis Taylor, Sr. Writer
In an effort to take precautionary measures against the communal spread of the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19), general public access to the City Council Chambers will be limited to the Elected Officials and City Staff during this week’s council meeting. The public was asked to commune in Community Room A, located on the 1st floor of City Hall and the Office of Emergency Staff requested that all members of the public adhere to the social distancing mandate by not altering the setup of the Community Room. For members of the public who wished to view the City Council meeting without physically coming to City Hall, the meeting was streamed live on Facebook (City of Inglewood Government), or on Channel 35 (Spectrum Cable). Icon at Grace Park (artist’s rendering) During the meeting the council 333 N. Prairie Avenue, Inglewood, California 90301 approved Amendment Two to By Francis Taylor, Sr. Writer precautions and is most concerned Agreement No. 19-155 with Nossaman, about the economic impact the virus LLP (“Special Counsel”) increasing Black and Brown Urban will have short, medium and long-term the contract by an additional not-toprofessionals in Inglewood and on our local and national economy. elsewhere are proceeding cautiously “My concerns are economic,” Jim through the caronavirus threat that has said. “Small businesses will suffer taken the nation and indeed the world most. Restaurants and coffee shops are by storm. And, as each day passes and closed – at least through the end of the domestic health professionals learn month and perhaps longer and people more about the spikes in the disease my age are unable to ‘hook-up’ with and deaths that have taken place friends at bars, restaurants or fitness around the globe, young people seem centers.” to be taking the disease more seriously. With familiarization with the INGLEWOOD TODAY interviewed restaurant business, Jim said that the a young African American urban Grab and Go, carry-out only or drive professional who fit the profile. Jim, through restaurants will likely lose who provided his first name only considerable revenue from the young said, that he graduated from college people and families who enjoy the with an undergraduate and advanced experience of eating out. “It is not just degree, is married with no children the food, it is also the fellowship that and earns over $100,000 per year in a is derived from sharing a meal with management position. family and friends,” he said. Jim noted the images that were He also noted that the restaurant recently televised of college students support workers will also suffer from partying on the beach in Florida during COVID-19. “There will be no need spring break without any regard for to schedule hostesses, waitresses, social distancing or apparent regard and others who support the restaurant for their risk of transferring the virus or industry and they will definitely suffer being infected by others. He also noted, if there are no customers. And we a few days later, with admonitions that don’t know how long this will last.” apparently came from Florida elected Jim acknowledged the White officials and news from the White House’s pledge to provide $1,000House that several young people have 2,000 cash payments to individuals died from COVID-19, that young affected by COVID-19 although it is people on the Florida beach appeared not clear who will be eligible for the to be socially distancing themselves payments, when or how the money from others. will be distributed. Fortunately for Jim The highly contagious coronavirus and his wife, neither of them will lose that has exploded into a global wages as a result of the virus as they pandemic can remain viable and are able to work from home thereby infectious in droplets in the air for protecting their regular paychecks. hours and on surfaces up to days, Jim offered his prediction on the according to a new study that should upcoming presidential election. He offer guidance to help people avoid said that he and many of his peers contracting the respiratory illness called COVID-19. Jim said that he was taking necessary Continued on page 7
exceed amount of $300,000 (bringing the total compensation to $900,000) for payment of legal services being provided to the City. The council adopted a resolution updating rules and regulations governing the sale of safe and sane fireworks to replace the current rules and regulations and adopted a resolution authorizing Los Angeles County Health Department to temporarily utilize fifteen 15 parking spaces, at no cost, in the parking lot adjacent to the Main library from April 6, 2020 to May 1, 2020, for employees and visitors, on a first come first serve basis. The council also adopted a resolution to revise the effective date for Amended and Restated Funding Agreement FA#920000000INGLE1 (City Agreement No. 17-274), between the City of Inglewood and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (MTA). Continued on page 7
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Real Estate/Classified PUBLIC NOTICES
Fictitious Business Name Statement
LEGAL NOTICES
File No. 2020056265 The following Person is doing business as: Skyhop Global LLC 1170 Lee Wagener Blvd., Ste 203 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Registered Owner{s): Skyhop Global LLC, 1170 Lee Wagener Blvd., Ste 203, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant{s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 5, 2020. 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.) Skyhop Global LLC, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 5, 2020. 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 March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 2020 IT0042230120020116 Inglewood Today Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020058395 The following Person is doing business as: The Money Studio 437 Elm Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301 Registered Owner(s): Jorge I Gomez Martinez, 437 Elm Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 9, 2020. 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.) Jorge I Gomez Martinez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 9, 2020. 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
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supported Bloomberg because of his moderate position on many of the issues, noting that Bernie was too far to the left and Biden’s views are too far to the right. He also expressed his concern that Biden, the presumptive Democratic candidate to oppose Trump does not have the verbal and mental acuity to compete with Trump on the debate stage and will have an uphill battle defeating him in the general election. Finally, Jim shared his optimism for the City of Inglewood and the economic boon that is underway, once the COVID-19 threat has been neutralized. “The NFL stadium, the proposed NBA arena and the adjacent commercial development in the City of Inglewood will likely challenge City Walk in Downtown Los Angeles for one of the region’s primary entertainment destinations,” Jim said. “In fact, my wife and I are seriously considering a move to Icon at Grace Park, the development under construction that will be in walking distance from the new stadium.” Icon at Grace Park is a new collection of 60 detached auto court style homes that will offer consumer inspired floor plans. This exclusive community will distinguish itself from nearby neighborhoods with a private clubhouse, community pool, and paseos integrated within the community.
The council approved Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 12-077 with Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC (CDS), a Republic Services Company, to amend Section 4.2.6 pertaining to the minimum recycling requirements and authorized the payment of invoices submitted by Eddings Enterprises Inc. - NAPA Auto Parts for the purchase of automotive parts from the period of October 14, 2019, to January 28, 2020. The council approved several Purchase and Sale Agreements needed to implement the Century Boulevard Mobility Improvement Project, subarea 3: with Joseph Shabani, to secure a 341 square-feet of right of way area from the larger parcel of real property located at 10000 Hawthorne Boulevard, with Gardner Trust/Brown Trust and other Trusts, to secure a 382 square-feet of right of way area from the larger parcel of real property located at 4345 W. Century Boulevard, with Clinic Associates, LP a California Limited Partnership, to secure a 18 square-feet of right of way area from the larger parcel of real property located at 10000 S. Grevillea Avenue, and with Cooper, Glenn D/Cooper Shelley, to secure a 45 square-feet of right of way area from the larger parcel of real property located at 4600 W. Century Boulevard.
common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 2020 IT0042230120020115 Inglewood Today
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020049128 The following Person is doing business as: Harvey Insurance Group 725 South Hindry Ave., Suite 336 Inglewood, CA 90301 Registered Owner(s): Focus Plan, Inc., 725 South Hindry Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on February 27, 2020. 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.) Focus Plan, Inc., Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on February 27, 2020. 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 March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 2020 IT0042230120020114 Inglewood Today
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EXCLUSIVE: Rory Gamble Named First African American President of the UAW By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in North America, with members in virtually every sector of the economy. Representing nearly 1 million current and retired members of all ethnicities and backgrounds in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the UAW has never had an African American president. Until now. “I was sitting at home and brainstorming on things that I needed to do, and then the phone started to ring,” stated Rory Gamble, a welder fixture repairman, who joined the UAW in 1974 when he worked at the Ford Motor Co. Dearborn (Mich.) Frame Plant. “The local NAACP chapter president called, and others,” noted Gamble, who in December was named the 13th president of the 85-year-old union. “It hit me then that, ‘Hey, you’re the first African American president,’” Gamble recalled. “It struck me like a rock. It’s a great accomplishment.” Gamble observed a distinct and frequently-used quote that dates back to
Winston Churchill: “With great power, comes great responsibility.” “There is a great weight that comes with being the first African American president,” Gamble said. “I want to be an example where no one can question my leadership and not use anything against another African American brother or sister to prevent them from being able to ascend to a position like this.” Gamble accepted the job after his predecessor, Gary Jones, resigned amid a corruption scandal. Despite the cloud of suspicion left behind, Gamble observed that the union must continue to move forward. “Being an African American already means you have a great deal of responsibility and so I want to make sure that the way I carry myself will keep the doors open for others to follow,” Gamble expressed during an exclusive interview with NNPA Newswire. “I’ve been blessed. I was able to come up during a time where there was a lot of activism. Unlike today, where a lot of our brothers and sisters get caught up in the digital world, I came up when everything was more hands-on and personal,” Gamble continued.
“You couldn’t hide behind a keyboard. You had to get up and see people and look them in the eye. Looking folks in the eye shows that you have a lot more of yourself invested.” That doesn’t mean Gamble is technologically challenged. “I had to get social media because you have to engage and keep up with the times,” he said. “I’m very personal, and I love engaging with the members. I try hard to make sure that our union doesn’t get away from that even though we have this digital and electronic stuff. That’s fine, but the downside is that it can be icy when it comes to human relationships, so I like the eye-to-eye contact.” “People need to know how important the Black Press is and how important the union is,” Gamble said. “Both have accomplished so much together. We do this by making sure that we use all of the available resources to educate our people and let them know how important and relevant the Black Press and the union is especially when they are functioning together. The things we’ve accomplished to uplift society and our people, in general, is something we need to continue to do together.”
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