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Black Leaders: Redistricting Process Is “Rushed, Inconsistent, Incomplete” Tanu Henry | California Black Media

African American leaders in California are keeping a close eye on the commission drafting congressional, state Senate, state Assembly and Board of Equalization voting maps. They are concerned about the outcome of the redistricting process. Last Wednesday, the California Citizens Redistricting Commission released the first draft maps of the redrawn lines for the state’s voting districts. By state law, the finalized

versions of the new political districts have to be completed by Dec. 27. But advocates like James Woodson, the policy director of the California Black Census and Redistricting Hub (CBCRH), are asking the commission to press pause and reevaluate the maps they have come up with so far. The CBCRH, also called “the Black Hub” is a statewide coalition focused on “racial equity” and “fairness” in the redistricting process. “The Black Hub appreciates the commission’s hard work and its early

release of the maps for public input. At the same time, the Black Hub is deeply concerned that the process for developing the maps has been rushed, inconsistent, and incomplete,” said Woodson. “It has resulted in maps that have ignored the interests of many Black communities and millions of residents in the state’s most populated areas.” For example, draft maps released by the commission last month collapsed the only two congressional districts in Los Angeles County represented by Black U.S. Congressmembers, Maxine Waters

(D-CA-43) and Karen Bass (D-CA37), into one district. After advocates and activists complained about African Americans losing political power, the commission separated the single district it was proposing into two constituencies again. But because California lost one seat in the U.S. Congress due to an overall drop in the state’s population, according to the U.S. 2020 Census numbers, advocates worry that it will cause a ripple effect, which will change the racial and political composition of Continued on page 8

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Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Order Supporting Healthcare Facilities Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order allowing out-of-state healthcare workers to supplement staffing at healthcare facilities across California. The order is an extension of a state COVID-19 provision that also allows “certain medical personnel and emergency medical technicians to continue supporting the state’s COVID-19 response, including administering vaccines,” according to the governor’s office. Although 88% of Californians 18 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, cases are on the rise as California loses its top position among states with the lowest case rates. Newsom has raised concerns about cases increasing during the winter months. “COVID cases are beginning to rise -- winter months mean people indoors & more possibilities for spread. The unvaccinated are now almost 7 [times] more likely to get COVID, 10 times more likely to be hospitalized--and 18 [times] more likely to die. Keep your immunity up. Get your booster,” Newsom tweeted. The executive order allows health care facilities to use alternative spaces like parking lots to administer vaccinations. California health officials are

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encouraging any adult who wants a COVID-19 booster shot to get one as eligibility has been extended to all adults. During a press conference Wednesday, the governor warned Californians not to become complacent. “It was around this time last year that folks started to put their masks down a little bit and started to feel like we can spend a little time together outside of our households,” Newsom said. “We’re looking forward to all that, I’m looking forward to all of that, seeing friends and family. I just want to remind people to do it with Nadine Burke Harris, MD, MPH | Special to California Black Media Partner some common sense and the kind Our state experienced the most of protections we’re here today to devastating point of the pandemic last promote.” winter. More than 21,000 Californians were hospitalized with COVID-19 in the last week of December, and we lost 18,518 mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers to this deadly virus in January. The light at the end of the tunnel felt out of reach. Today, we have the tools to help protect against another winter surge and avoid preventable hospitalizations and deaths: vaccines. More than 87 % of eligible Californians have received at least one dose, and the FDA’s recent authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 is a game changer. For the first time, whole families, from our young kids to our grandparents, can have protection against COVID-19. As California’s first Surgeon General, I am committed to making vaccination available to every eligible Californian. And as a mom of four boys, I am reassured that by having my children vaccinated, I am doing everything I can to keep them, our family and our community safe. The number of infections is increasing, largely in unvaccinated people, who are 9.5 times more likely to be hospitalized and 18.2 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than fully vaccinated people. People of color are being hardest hit. We need all eligible Californians to get vaccinated or complete their vaccination series and get a booster as soon as they are eligible to help bring this pandemic to an end. As a pediatrician, I know how crucial vaccination is in protecting children against other preventable diseases like measles, mumps, and chicken pox. The COVID-19 vaccine, which is specially dosed for children ages 5-11, offers an essential layer of protection against this deadly virus. More than 700,000 children and adolescents in California have been infected with COVID-19. There have been more than 6,500 pediatric hospitalizations in our state since July of last year, and we have lost 37 young lives since the start of the pandemic. Children can experience “long COVID” and the virus can also cause Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), in which a hyperactive immune system attacks the

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child’s body. Our state alone has seen 660 of these cases, half of whom had to be hospitalized in intensive care units. Vaccination not only helps prevent these troubling outcomes, but also reduces spread of the virus to our loved ones, such as grandparents and others with more vulnerable immune systems. And as the state’s leader in efforts to train providers to identify and mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma, I know that the pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on our young people. They’ve struggled with social isolation, attending school virtually, as well as family stressors like job loss, food or housing insecurity, COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and even the death of people they hold dear. Getting vaccinated provides kids a sense of security knowing they’re better protected and that they are protecting others from becoming infected, as well. It’s understandable that some parents still have concerns. I can assure them that the COVID-19 vaccine was demonstrated to be safe and highly effective in comprehensive clinical trials with more than 4,500 children ages 5-11, and is held to the same rigorous safety and effectiveness standard as all other vaccines in the U.S. In fact, the COVID-19 vaccines have gone through the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. vaccine history. Millions of youth ages 12-18 have already received the vaccine with only mild side effects. Serious side effects are rare, and the benefits of vaccination are shown to far outweigh the risks. There is no evidence, either in clinical trial data or among the millions of women who have already received the vaccine, that it causes any fertility loss. In contrast, vaccination is allowing more of our state’s population to safely get back to the activities they love. Thanks to the safety measures in place, combined with high vaccination rates, our schools are safer than ever. Vaccinations have allowed kids 12-17 to rejoin sports teams, drama clubs and other activities – programs that provide enrichment and help them grow into healthy adults. Our younger children deserve the same opportunities. These valiant little ones want to fully participate in life again. With the holiday gatherings and festivities approaching, this vaccine could not come at a better time. Protect your family. Call your pediatrician or a local health clinic to schedule your child’s vaccination appointment. You can also visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255 to find a vaccination site near you. About the Author Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is the Surgeon General of California. A pediatrician, she is at the forefront of the statewide campaign to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress by half in one generation.

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EYE ON THE CITY AROUND THE CITY Inglewood and Pepsi Partner for Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Hollywood Park GEORGE DOTSON

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The City of Inglewood will host its 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway Presented by Pepsi, on Tuesday, November 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hollywood Park. The event will serve 2,500 Inglewood residents, providing turkeys donated by Don Lee Farms, a bag of sides and additional items from Pepsi. Melissa’s, the official produce partner of SoFi Stadium,YouTube Theater, and American Airlines Plaza, will also donate 25,000 lbs. of produce, including Idaho® potatoes, carrots and Granny Smith apples. The Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway is a drivethru event and participants must be registered in advance to receive the items. No walk-ups will be allowed. To register https://tinyurl.com/ COIturkey21. In attendance at the giveaway will be Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, members of the City Council, and Hollywood Park executives, with a special appearance by rapper Snoop Dogg. “While we are not where we were last year, we are still seeing the effects of the pandemic in our community. It has created real hardships for many of our residents,” said Mayor Butts, “but through the support of our sponsoring partner, Pepsi, our host Hollywood Park, as well as the helping hand offered by Snoop Dogg, a longtime supporter of the Turkey Giveaway, we hope this event will not only provide food for families

but also bring some much-needed good cheer for the holiday. This is Pepsi’s second year as a presenting sponsor of Inglewood’s Turkey Giveaway. As a part of the Thanksgiving giveaway, Pepsi is donating cases of bubbly sparkling water to Inglewood families participating in the drive-thru. “As a food and beverage company, PepsiCo feels a responsibility to give back to the community with essential items this Thanksgiving,” said Claudia Calderon, vice president of marketing,

Pepsi Beverages North America, West Division. “This is our second year partnering with SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, and our local teams at the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, and we’re so grateful for these likeminded partners, because together we can accomplish so much more.” In addition to the community partners, including Hollywood Park, which has roots in Inglewood that stretch back to the 1930s, the event day will be supported by over 150 community and corporate volunteers, as well as the Los

Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers “It is our pleasure to host the City of Inglewood’s Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for the second year at Hollywood Park,” said Jason Gannon, managing director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “We remain dedicated to supporting the City of Inglewood and our partner Pepsi for this event, which makes such a positive impact within our community.”

A Message from County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres Dear Inglewood Unified School District Community, Our District would like to congratulate the Inglewood High School Varsity Football team on advancing to the Semifinals of the 2021 CIF Southern Section Division 2 game. The Sentinels did an amazing job in defeating Edison High School on Friday, November 12, 2021 with a final score of 22 to 16! We are so proud of our athletes for representing our District and the city of champions with passion, resiliency and drive. We can’t wait to support our Sentinels, as they face Bishop Alemany High School on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at Caroline Coleman Stadium. Please join us in showing support to our inspiring student athletes. Go Sentinels! Sincerely, Erika F. Torres, Ed.D., MSW County Administrator

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Producer Nichelle Murdock and her long-standing commitment to cultivating Black comedy spaces By Brea Mitchell, Staff Writer

In Los Angeles, it’s safe to say that residents and visitors who are seeking laughs are quite spoiled when it comes to the probability of landing in an above-average comedy room on a Friday night, or any other night. The excitement of live comedy lives all throughout this city; theaters, big rooms, small rooms, hidden rooms, after-hours in the back of a barbershop, parking lots– the list goes on. In the most unexpected places, one can find their favorite comics on display. But in this entertainmentpowerhouse city, there’s a specific type of comedy space that tends to fall between the cracks: “Work-out rooms”, or shows that can serve as a safe space for comics to work out their new material in front of an audience. Since 2003, producer Nichelle Murdock has been hand-crafting the “work-out room” environment, with her shows pulling in some of the most well-respected and up-and-coming comedians in the industry. Her weekly stand-up show, which she created and produces, “Crack’Em Up Comedy”, is a Thursday night staple in the Belly Room at the world-renowned Comedy Store in West Hollywood. Murdock launched Crack’Em Up Comedy shortly after arriving to Los Angeles, relocating from Washington D.C., and Atlanta before that, where she attended Clark Atlanta University,

majoring in Mass Media Arts: Radio/ TV/Film Production. She always knew producing was in her future, and she had been working entertainment industry jobs since graduating college, holding positions at major networks such as MTV, Oxygen Media, and BET. And as the story goes for most young professionals– especially in the entertainment industry– Murdock remained patient, paying her dues and soaking up as much experience and knowledge as possible before spreading her wings into her own business ventures.

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LOS ANGELES – Local K-12 schools are invited to participate in a Super Bowl project that puts books, sports equipment, and school supplies into the hands of students in underserved communities. The Super Kids-Super Sharing initiative has been implemented in every Super Bowl host community for the past 22 years and during that time has collected hundreds of thousands of items to help local youth in the Super Bowl host communities. For this year’s Super Kids-Super Sharing project, National Football League (NFL Green) is teaming up with local schools, the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, and NFL partner Verizon.

Interested schools sign up now, then collect gently used or new books, sports equipment, school supplies and games in early January. The NFL provides posters, instructions and other materials that make this project easy to implement. On Thursday, Jan.27, 2022, a Super Kids-Super Sharing collection event will be held at the Collins and Katz YMCA. Coordinators and several students from each registered donor school will bring donated items to the collection event. Representatives from the Rams and Chargers will be on hand to greet and thank students and provide play activities after donated items are sorted. Donated items will then be shared locally with registered schools and organizations that work with children in under resourced Continued on page 7

It was a 2003 visit to The Comedy Store that enticed her to take action toward producing her own stand-up show. Murdock recalls reading in an article that Pauly Shore, son of The Comedy Store owner Mitzi Shore, was seeking promotors and creators to bring more shows to the venue. Murdock quickly began connecting the dots. “This is my time”, she remembers thinking. “When I came in, it was during a period where there were no Black shows. I knew I wanted to uplift the space of Black comedians. The Comedy Store welcomed me with open

arms, and I’ve been there ever since.” To this very day, nearly two decades later, the Crack’Em Up Comedy show residency remains in the Belly Room at The Comedy Store every Thursday night. And while the Crack’Em Up shows began in the early 2000s as a work-out room for the crafting and molding of a comic’s latest material, it’s now far deeper than that. The Thursday night show, over the years, has grown into a treasured, safe space for Black comedy and its fans. Next up, Nichelle Murdock’s Crack’Em Up Comedy shows are set to occupy the Inglewood Miracle Theater. In fact, the first two Inglewood shows have recently come and gone, but more are on the way. December 11 will be the third show at the Miracle Theater, holiday-themed. And as pandemic tensions continue to alleviate, Murdock looks forward to filling in more and more seats at the Miracle Theater. “The Miracle Theater embracing us is such a blessing. We’re building this for the culture and for the community, and now we are in the community. I’m looking forward to building the brand here in Inglewood,” said Murdock.

Dr. Melina Abdullah Backs Faisal Gill For La City Attorney BLM-LA Co-Founder Leads Criminal Justice Reform Community In the Next Phase of Los Angeles’ Progressive Prosecutor Movement

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LOS ANGELES, CA -- Civil rights attorney Faisal Gill has earned the endorsement of Dr. Melina Abdullah in his bid to be Los Angeles’ next city attorney. Dr. Abdullah is the cofounder of the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter and the former Chair of the Pan-African Studies Department at Cal State LA. “There is really no other candidate for any office who’s been in the streets and been as present as Faisal has… It means the world to families that [Faisal is] committed to a justice system that works for Black youth, that works for the Black community and by extension everyone else,” said Dr.

Abdullah. “[Faisal] has my personal endorsement and I’m going to work to make sure [he’s] elected our next City Attorney.” Dr. Abdullah joins U.S. Congresswoman Karen Bass, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, State Senator Sydney Kamlager and others in supporting Gill’s bid for what many are calling the next phase of the progressive progressive prosecutor battle. The Los Angeles City Attorney writes every municipal law, advises the Mayor, City Council and all city departments and commissions, defends the city in litigation, brings Continued on page 7

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Sports & Entertainment Undefeated Inglewood tackles streaking Alemany in semifinals

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

If not for one meaningless regular season finale, Inglewood high school football team would be receiving their just due respect this week when it plays host 7-2 Bishop Alemany in the semifinals for a right to advance to the Division 2 CIF-Southern Section Championship. Hate fueled rhetoric aimed at the undefeated Sentinels (10-0) did not distract brilliant head coach Mil’Von James and his talented squad as they maintained focus that led to the challenge against Alemany team that has won six consecutive and boast a monstrous running game. “This will be a much tougher test than any team we have faced this year because of their running game and overall athleticism,” James explained to Inglewood Today. “It is going to be a challenge for sure.” Those running backs Floyd Chalk and

Jaylen Thompson have the luxury of operating their a laser attack behind a behemoth offensive line that could be an issue for the Sentinels depth. “If I had 60-90 players to work with regardless of talent, we would be on another level,” James added. While UCLA bound signal caller Justyn Martin receives much of the attention, the one ultra dominant player that Inglewood has relied upon most is dual threat defensive/ offensive stud Tarriq Al-uqdah who is committed to Washington but playing like he is aiming for bigger things down the road. Al-uqdah has scored four touchdowns in the two playoff games including a game breaking 99 yard run against Huntington Beach Edison last week, a sea-saw affair Inglewood survived 22-16. AIMING FOR GREATNESS—Inglewood coach Mil’Von James offers instructions to his players during the Sentinels 22-16 victory over Edison last week to advance to the semifinals against Bishop Receiver Louis Brown caught a Alemany on Friday Nov. 19 at Coleman Stadium in Inglewood at 7p.m. (All Inglewood Photos by 51 yard TD pass from Martin but Nick Koza) Inglewood posed its will on defense and that was the difference. Inglewood will play the game for the second consecutive week at Coleman Stadium at 7p.m. on Nov. 18 for the right to play for it all next week against the Orange Lutheran (8-4) vs. Sierra Canyon (7-4) winner.

“We Suck”

Second-half woes continue to doom the Lakers’ By Tamara Latta, IT Contributor

For some odd reason, the Lakers play really well in the first two quarters and look how they are supposed to look; then things suddenly fall apart. It has not been an impressive start for the Los Angeles Lakers. They are losing games specifically in the second half of the game. In fact, in their last 15 games, they have been outscored by at least 83 points. Not only are fans furious with the Lakers style of play, but Anthony Davis spewed out a lot of words with intense emotions after an embarrassing loss against Minnesota. “We suck,” Davis replied when asked about third quarter woes. “No defense. Can’t score. That’s not just this third quarter, it’s every third quarter we’ve have played this season. We come out slow, lackadaisical offensively and

defensively. We got to get it together. Why? I can’t tell you. But we got to do a better job.” It appears the Lakers chemistry and body language on the floor is a bit dysfunctional. It’s still too early to raise concerns, though they don’t want to fall behind in a skillful Western Conference. Meanwhile, losing games early has definitely been a luxury to the purple and gold as they continue to search for answers. It gives them an opportunity to find their identity as a team on offense and defense. “We’ve got decide who we’re gonna be, said Davis. We’re not gonna win a championship the way we are playing.” Russell Westbrook will be a huge part of the Lakers accomplishments Continued on page 7

Chargers and Rams have 8 games to make a statement By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

The SoFi stadium teams will have back to back opportunities to position themselves for a shot that determines if they have the goods play in that final game on their home turf in February. After the Rams (7-3) got utterly embarrassed on Monday Night Football by struggling divisional rival 49ers in Frisco, the Chargers (5-4) were thoroughly outplayed by the heartbreak Minnesota Viking at home, The Bolts will shot for redemption will come on Sunday Night Football when host beleaguered Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3-1), a team that tied the only winless team in the league. There are exactly 8 games remaining in this expanded regular season and, but it’s still hard to make a case for either one of them being a Super Bowl contender.

The Bolts have lost two of their last three, both at home to the Pats and Vikings. The Rams have dropped two straight, to surging Titians 28-16 and then the Niners 31-10, being outscored 59-26 in the process. While there is arguably more pressure on the high salaried Rams because of off season acquisitions Matthew Strafford and in season grabs of future hall of famer Von Miller and disgruntled albeit gifted receiver OJ Beckham, the Chargers are not off the hot seat. Brandon Staley inherited a team that failed to close out games under Anthony Lynn and the defensive minded guru was hired primarily to fix that and advance this team beyond Continued on page 7

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Cal Reparations Task Force Looks at Long History of Racism in American Agriculture Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

Last month, Lawrence Lucas, founder of the United States Department of Agriculture Coalition of Minority Employees (USDA-CME), testified before the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. Lucas said racism is the prime reason there are just a little over 400 Black farmers in California. “The income of Black Farmers has been drastically reduced and the amount of wealth that has been taken from Black farmers is tremendous,” Lucas said. “What you would call reparations, we call justice. It is why you must do what you have to do in California to right the wrongs suffered by Black people.” Lucas is not the only one concerned about mounting evidence that documents a long history of race-based discrimination in American agriculture. The United States Department of

Agriculture recently created the Equity Commission (EC) to study racial discrimination and government policies that have disempowered Black farmers, depleted their wealth and nearly wiped out their presence for over 100 years. EC will advise the Secretary of Agriculture by identifying USDA programs, policies, systems, structures, and practices that created barriers to inclusion or perpetuated racial, economic, health and social disparities. USDA-CME was founded in 1994 to address discrimination within the USDA, which Lucas referred to as the “Last Plantation” during his testimony. The coalition also focuses its work on the historical loss of Black land and how government policies deprived African Americans of generational wealth. The EC is expected to issue a preliminary report and provide “actionable recommendations” within the next 12 months, and a final report to

be finished within two years. “The Equity Commission is taking important steps to dismantle barriers historically underserved communities have faced in accessing USDA programs and services,” said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a Sept. 24 statement. Lucas said despite the USDA’s efforts to address decades-old discrimination practices, he does not see it “getting any better” for Black farmers. Non-Black farm producers are fighting back in the courts, Lucas said. “You have White farmers, who own most of the land and get all the benefits from the land; they are the ones now bringing court cases around the country. They are saying that it’s discriminatory to have debt-relief for Black farmers,” Lucas said. The CME’s biggest accomplishment is its involvement in securing debt relief for Black farmers as part of the

American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP package included a multi-billion-dollar fund for socially disadvantaged farmers throughout the United States. The coalition has worked alongside U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (DMA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to create the Justice for Black Farmers Act, which will provide even more aid to socially disadvantaged farmers. Of the approximately 70,000 farms in California, more than 90% are Whiteowned or White-managed and fewer than 1% are Black-owned or Blackmanaged, according to the 2017 federal agriculture census. The 2012 census reported that California had 722 Black farmers. By 2017, that number had decreased to 429. Nationally, there are 45,508 Black farmers or 1.3% of all farmers according to the 2017 agriculture census. Their properties account for 0.5% of the country’s farmlands.

The Inglewood Unified School District provides, through its partnerships, the following resources and supports for our students experiencing homelessness: · School Supplies and Uniforms · Tutoring Services · Social Services · Transitional Housing · Basic Need Items And many other additional services through our Family Resource Center at (310) 419-2788.

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Registered Owner: Lara Jackson Mclendon, 9136 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90047

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2021231480 The Following Person Is Doing Business As: Cali Smoke Shop 11050 Prairie Ave., Unit D Inglewood, CA 90303

Registered Owner: Caliwood Smoke Shop, Inc., 11050 S. Prairie Ave., Unit D, Inglewood, CA 90303 This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 22, 2021. 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.) Caliwood Smoke Shop, Inc., Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 22, 2021 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 November 11, 18, 25; December 2, 2021 IT0042230120020173

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 November 11, 18, 25; December 2, 2021 IT0042230120020172

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forth lawsuits on behalf of the people and prosecutes misdemeanor crimes such as domestic violence, drunk driving and vandalism. It is arguably the most powerful position in the City of Los Angeles. Faisal Gill is a progressive Democrat who is an immigrant, civil rights attorney, husband, and father who

lives in Los Angeles. As a civil rights attorney, Faisal has taken on clients who faced discrimination from the federal government, state governments, immigration enforcement, police departments, and their employers. He hopes to bring his perspective as an immigrant and civil rights attorney to the office of LA City Attorney and restore trust and transparency in local government. Recently, Gill released a new digital ad titled “Progressive Approach.” The ad highlights the failures of L.A.’s approach in criminalizing homelessness as well as his plans to help fix the broken system. Previously, Gill formally launched his campaign for Los Angeles City Attorney by releasing a video ad titled “Do Better”. The Los Angeles primary election will be held on June 7, 2022. For more information, please visit gillforla.com.

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-so they’ll need him to adjust to the playbook quickly. Russell won’t be the shooter the Lakers are desperately missing; however, he can set the tone on the floor by attacking the rim and playing with aggression on the other side of the ball. “Our opponent doesn’t really matter. It is more about us, Westbrook said. We’ve got to do a better job of locking in on what we do.” On the other side of the coin, Davis can add a little razzle dazzle on defense. Believe it or not, the Lakers were the best defensive team in the league last year, respectively. But unfortunately- trading Alex Caruso and Kenravious Caldwell-Pope has caused physical pain on Frank Vogel’s defensive scheme. The Lakers are allowing 110 points per game.

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communities. Schools and organizations that work with local youth may sign up to receive items from Super Kids, space permitting. Super Kids-Super Sharing provides local students an opportunity to get involved in the Super Bowl excitement by donating lightly used or new items to help those in need. The program promotes NFL PLAY 60, the league’s youth health and wellness initiative, by sharing sports equipment among children in the community. Individual schools may register by emailing the name of their school, address and contact information to Susan.Groh@NFLenvironment.com Interested schools should register at their earliest opportunity as space is limited. Schools may donate or receive items. Some do both.

.500 and into the playoffs. However, so far Staley is not much better than Lynn and we know that the face of the franchise Justin Herbert absolutely loved playing for the dude and didn’t want him fired. A new set of concerns have emerged with Herbert. He has not been throwing the homerun ball that made him so dangerous last season. Herbert is just too gifted, a dream of a quarterback for offensive coordinator Mike Lombardi to have, but he’s is being handcuffed with a dink and donk system specifically because they don’t have anyone capable of stretching the field it will diminish his productivity and decrease chances for victories. Receiver Mike Williams has regressed tremendously after showcasing his catching and scoring ability early on, but now can’t hold

The enjoyable news is, the Lakers are patiently waiting for injured players to heal, so we still don’t know what this team is capable of doing. The 37-year-old captain of the ship Lebron James- has missed the last two weeks with an abdominal strain but is nearing a return soon. James impact was felt on the floor before going down as he averaged 24.8 points. 5.5 rebounds and seven assists per game. Nonetheless, the Lakers have too many veterans to not figure out how to be victorious this year but only time will tell if their experience will lead them to success or failure.

onto the ball. Sean McVay has gotten everything he requested from Rams owner Stan Kroenke, but each and growing week there is a slew of new excuses as to why his team failed. Mind you the Rams are 7-3 on the season, but the defense has regressed under Raheem Morris with the most dominating player on that side of the ball Aaron Donald. The NFL is a league where it is hard to win no matter who the opponent, but that’s why there are great teams that separate themselves and middle of the road teams. Right now, both of the locals are in the playoffs, but check back after the Rams bye week and see the position of both then. I am concerned and you should be too.

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districts across the state. The “Black Hub” leaders and other advocates in the state are urging Black Californians to speak up and provide input to ensure their communities do not lose representation or resources. “It’s not just about us losing political power. It’s also about us losing assets,” said Kellie Todd Griffin, a resident of the Los Angeles County city of Carson, where the number of Black residents accounts for more than 25 % of the city’s total population. Los Angeles County, where California is expected to lose one congressional seat, is home to about 40 % of African Americans in the state. Griffin, who is an organizer and entrepreneur, is known in California’s political circles for her outspoken advocacy on behalf of Black Californians. She says with the Olympics coming to Los Angeles in 2028, there will be a lot of development and an increase in revenue for government and businesses in Carson. Redrawn political districts, she fears, could hurt her city and others nearby economically. “When you look at the maps, you see that our congressional district in Carson has been attached more to Redondo Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes instead of being connected to cities like Long Beach and Compton and places like that,” Griffin said. “There is also an assumption that Blacks and other minorities in the area vote the same on issues. As we know, that is not always true. We have specific issues that affect us Blacks differently. So, we

vote differently on them – from some criminal justice reforms to the Crown Act.” One of the realities driving the leaders’ concern is the possibility that the Black vote in five different regions of California will be diluted. “Rather than adhere to map priorities from BIPOC communities, we are concerned that, in an effort to prioritize all voices, some commissioners have mistakenly and unknowingly elevated voices from less diverse, affluent communities in the process, and at the expense of BIPOC communities,” said Woodson. According to CBCRH, because the proposed maps chop up and split districts where African Americans live, Black political power will be diluted in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, the Central Valley, the Bay Area and the Inland Empire. To address the problem, they have submitted proposed maps to the redistricting commission that will protect Black political power and representation. Another major concern is the compressed timeline on which the commission is working, which limits the time for citizens to influence the line drawing process. This year, due to pandemic-related federal delays, census data the commission relies on to redraw maps was delayed. Instead of its usual release in March, the U.S. Census Bureau did not provide that information until Sept. 21. “The Black Hub is deeply concerned that the process for developing the maps has been rushed, inconsistent,

and incomplete. It has resulted in maps that have ignored the interests of many Black communities and millions of residents in the state’s most populated areas,” said a statement released by CBCRH last week. Every 10 years, California appoints a new redistricting commission after the U.S. Census. It is tasked with mapping or re-drawing the state’s electoral lines based on population shifts in the state population over the decade between census counts. According to Census 2020 numbers, California’s Black population decreased from about 2.5 to nearly 2.2 million over the last decade. However, there was a dramatic increase in the number of Californians who identify as more than one race -- from 4.9% in 2010 to 14.6% in 2020. In 2008, California voters approved the Citizens Redistricting Commission through a constitutional amendment called The Voters First Act or Proposition 11. It handed the function of drawing electoral maps to citizens. The policy was set up to avoid the political influence of government officials or special interest groups on the redistricting process. Before the passage of Prop 11, the state legislature was responsible for drawing its own electoral districts. There are five Democrats, five Republicans, and four members who are not affiliated with any political party on the committee. When redrawing maps, the number of voters in all districts across the state has to be equal. That is roughly 761,000 people in each congressional

district. For all state Senate districts that number is 988,000, and 494,000 people in Assembly districts. In California, Blacks make up a little over 5 % of the state’s population of about 40 million people. There are 52 congressional districts; 80 Assembly districts; and 40 Senate districts. For the state Board of Equalization, the body responsible for representing taxpayer interests and “equalizing” countyby-county tax assessments across California, there are four districts. The commission has to comply with a number of constitutional mandates, including Voting Rights Act provisions that all minority groups must be able to elect a representative of their choice; a district must be whole or contiguous (connected geographically); among other rules. Starting Nov. 17 there will be a series of meetings during which the public will be able to provide their input to commissioners. Another round of map drawing sessions will commence Nov. 30. “We need to lift our voices and make sure we have said something. That we didn’t just sit by and let these lines be redrawn without us fighting for our interests. We have to define what community means to us,” said Griffin. “We have to make sure we are submitting written comments and letting people know the things that work for us and the things that don’t.” To make a public comment to the commission, email votersfirstact@crc. ca.gov or complete the Community Feedback Form.