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Inglewood honors singer Becky G with key to the city Inglewood Today News

During the thirty-fifth Hispanic Heritage Month, the longestrunning member of Inglewood City Council, Eloy Morales Jr. was charged with the honor of presenting the key to the city to this rising young star. favorite daughter, award-winning actress, and platinum recording artist, Becky G. “We’re saying, we are proud of you,” Butts said. “And that you are forever part of the history of this city.”

Those in attendance applauded her, not only for her artistry but for her steadfast devotion to the needs of her hometown.

Ten years ago, Inglewood native Becky G released her first commercial single “Becky From The Block.”

In the song, she talks about her love for her city. On Tuesday, Inglewood showed her love in return, presenting the singer - born Rebecca Gomez - with a key to the city.

“Fast-forward all these years later,” said Becky G. “To be able to not just come home to

Inglewood, but take Inglewood wherever I go, is such an honor.”

Inglewood Councilman Eloy Morales Jr. says the city is happy to

close out Hispanic Heritage Month on topics like the Latino vote with this presentation and says it’s and the impacts of COVID-19 on well-earned, from her contributions Black and Latino communities. to Inglewood Unified School Continued on page 8 District to her open conversations

Inglewood, CA Named One Of The 10 Best Small US Cities for Older Singles

of U.S. adults getting divorced are According to the National aged 50 or older.

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October 19-25, 2023

Former Inglewood Police Officer Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Charge for Selling Kilogram of Cocaine Inglewood Today News

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California LOS ANGELES – A former Inglewood Police Department (IPD) officer has agreed to plead guilty to a federal narcotics offense of distributing cocaine, the Justice Department announced today.

In a plea agreement filed today in federal court, John Abel Baca, 47, of Whittier, who served as an IPD officer for 21 years, admitted that he distributed cocaine on two occasions, the first occurring on April 29, 2021, when he delivered cocaine to a witness cooperating with law enforcement. Baca then delivered approximately one kilogram of cocaine to the same cooperating witness (CW) during another meeting on May 4, 2021, in exchange for $22,000 in cash.

According to the plea agreement, in February 2021, the CW informed the FBI that Baca, then an active-duty IPD officer, previously had offered to sell the CW one kilogram of cocaine, two kilograms of “White China” heroin, and an unlimited supply of black tar heroin. The CW reported that Baca

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claimed to have stolen drugs and cash during routine traffic stops that Baca made as a drug task force officer with IPD. During a covertly recorded meeting in late April 2021, Baca provided a sample of the cocaine to the CW to provide to purported buyers. Several days later, Baca negotiated the price for one kilogram of cocaine – $22,000 in cash – and then delivered a brick of cocaine to the CW’s workplace on May 4, 2021. Later the same day, Baca

collected $22,000 in cash from the CW’s residence.

In the plea agreement, Baca admitted that he abused his position of trust as a police officer, including by stealing drugs from IPD’s lock-up and reselling them.

Baca agreed to plead guilty to one count of distribution of cocaine, a crime that carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.

Baca, who currently free on a $1.1

million bond, is expected to formally plead guilty to the charge on October 17.

The FBI is conducting the investigation into this matter. The Inglewood Police Department provided its full cooperation during the investigation.

Assistant United States Attorney Cassie D. Palmer of the Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section is prosecuting this case.

Jewish Caucus Applauds Additional Funding to Protect Vulnerable Communities Amid Surge in Mideast Violence Governor Newsom Announces $30 Million in Additional State Funds to Support Communities Threatened by Hate-Motivated Violence Inglewood Today News

Today, following terrorist attacks against Israel and heightened concerns in the United States, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will provide an additional $30 million in funding to protect communities at risk of hatemotivated violence. This includes an additional $20 million for the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) as well as $10 million to reimburse local law enforcement agencies providing enhanced protection to houses of worship and other potential targets.

“These critical security resources will make a huge difference and send a powerful message when so many in our community are feeling on edge,” said Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), Co-Chairs of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus.

“We are deeply grateful to Governor Newsom for his long standing solidarity with the Jewish community and for standing with us in word and in deed during these challenging times.

California cannot stand idly by while the Jewish community or any other vulnerable community is threatened by hate and extremism.”

Background on the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Today’s announcement builds on longstanding work by the Jewish

Caucus to establish and fund the NSGP, which has provided critical security funding to nonprofits at risk of hate-motivated violence – including $120 million over the last three state budget cycles. Since the program was first established in 2019 pursuant to AB 1548 (Gabriel), it has become the most popular grant administered by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and has been a critical lifeline for diverse faith communities, LGBTQ community centers, reproductive health facilities, and other organizations threatened by violent extremism. Earlier this month, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 1185 (Gabriel), which will broaden the reach of the NSGP and help to ensure that funding is directed to applicants who are most likely to be targeted by hate-motivated violence.

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Thirty-Five Firefighters Who Died on Duty Honored During State Memorial Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

The California Fire Foundation hosted its 2023 Annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony and Procession Ceremony on Oct. 14 at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Sacramento.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond attended the event organized to honor 35 firefighters who died in the line of duty. Among the honorees was Ronald Yale Wiley, an African American Deputy Fire Marshal Wiley from Richmond who died on duty in 2007.

The state formally presented a U.S. flag to each of the families of those whose names are being added to the Fighter’s Memorial Wall in Capitol Park on the east side of the State Capitol.

“We’re recognizing and celebrating the life and times of people who tried to make the world a little bit gentler,” Newsom said of the fallen. “They stood tall because they bent down on one knee to help lift other people up. People that came from every conceivable walk of life, political background, and different generations. The 35, we memorialize here today -- all with a singular love, and that is a love for public service.”

Nearly a thousand people attended the ceremony. The procession showcased firefighting apparatus and was marked by the presence of hundreds of active-duty firefighters from all over California, forming a “sea of blue.”

Accompanying them were the Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters, honor guards from dozens

the Line,” the sculpture was created by artist Lawrence Noble and pays tribute to the profession’s spirit of teamwork, focus, and dedication, according to the State of California Capitol Museum.

“When they were called to duty… they came through and they gave as much as anybody is expected to give for their community, their profession, their brothers and sisters, and their

of fire departments, the families of fallen firefighters from across the state, and various state officials and guests.

The ceremony commenced with a bagpiper playing at the Memorial Wall, a monument built in Sacramento in 2002 to honor the memory, sacrifice and bravery of firefighters who paid the ultimate price while keeping Californians safe. Called “Holding

state,” said Brian K. Rice, President of California Professional Firefighters.

“This ceremony is a tribute to that selfless dedication, and more than that, a tribute to the families that stood behind these men.”

In 2007, Wiley, a Black firefighter honored at the ceremony, was returning to his office from a meeting in Vallejo when the city-owned vehicle he was

driving crashed and burned after an accident on the Carquinez Bridge on I-80. Wiley, 47, was 16 years into the profession when the incident happened, his son Dante Wiley told California Black Media (CBM).

Dante Wiley, who is a Fire Inspector for Richmond’s Fire Department, attended the ceremony with his wife, children, uncle, and other family members. Ronald Wiley’s name is etched in stone alongside more than 1,500 California firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty since California became a state in 1850.

“This was a powerful event,” the younger Wiley said of the ceremony. “I brought my three children out here with me so that they can have a better understanding of who my father was. It’s my first time here in 16 years. I have my lovely wife to thank for that. If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be here.”

Dante Wiley is a secondgeneration firefighter, and one of 20 Blacks among 97 firefighters in Richmond.

He said his uncle also spent 30 years as a firefighter in Oakland.

Nationwide, the number of Black professional and volunteer firefighters is relatively low. According to Data USA, in 2021, there were 324,149 firefighters in the United States. Of this figure, 4.38% were woman and 95.6% men.

Black firefighters represented 7.4% and Hispanics made up 11.2% as compared to 82.2% of White firefighters.

California has around 35,000

firefighters, Rice said at the ceremony.

While the profession is desirable and has many benefits, in many jurisdictions, the workforce does not reflect diversity of the communities they serve. During a 12-year stretch from 1993 to 2005, for example, The San Bernardino City Fire Department (SBCFD) did not hire any Black firefighters.

Now, SBCFD, one of the oldest and largest fire departments in San Bernardino County, has hired a total of 19 Black firefighters, according to Factors Affecting the Hiring of Black Firefighters, a report by James M. Fratus. The late Jimmy Jews broke the color barrier when he became San Bernardino’s first Black firefighter in 1971. He was the city’s first Black cop before transferring to SBCFD. In the mid-2010s, the city of Los Angeles launched an investigation into allegations of nepotism, discrimination, and gender bias in its fire department.

The city of Sacramento has been hit with lawsuits that allege various incidents of discrimination against Black firefighters between 2018 and 2022.

Dante Wiley says the opportunities are there for the taking. He is actively involved in recruiting efforts.

“I do believe representation matters and so does education,” Wiley said.

“When I mean education, I mean outreach. I was fortunate because I saw it every day with my father and, before him, my uncle. A lot of people don’t have that exposure. One of my goals is to get out there and talk to people at high schools, junior colleges, or colleges.

Is it for everybody? No. But there are different ways you can go out there and help people. For me, I just want to be a service for my community.”

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How has your city sustained interest as an attractive option for companies seeking new alternatives and locations, given the challenges of the past few years on the economy and daily work life?

The City of Inglewood stands as a premier national destination strategically positioned just three miles away from LAX, one of the nation’s busiest airports. With its

proximity to Downtown Los Angeles and surrounded by Los Angeles on three sides, Inglewood is situated at the heart of the South Bay, making it an exceptionally desirable location. The Inglewood sports and entertainment district is unmatched in California, attracting a continuous stream of visitors. This influx of tens of thousands of cars and hundreds of thousands of people, combined with high-end retail, entertainment and sports offerings, creates a thriving ecosystem of “opportunity purchases” before and after events. The resulting sales taxes bolster the City’s ability to invest in critical infrastructure, public safety and essential services, further enhancing the City’s overall appeal to businesses.

Moreover, Inglewood boasts direct access to major transportation hubs, sports, and entertainment, translating into increased consumer spending and substantial buying power. Businesses, especially those relying on foot traffic, find Inglewood to be an ideal location due to its ability to draw and retain a steady market for extended periods.

In summary, Inglewood offers a comprehensive package of advantages

that makes it a prime choice for businesses looking to establish themselves.

How does your city differentiate itself from others in the region?

Inglewood distinguishes itself from neighboring cities through its unique governance model. Led by Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., a seasoned municipal expert with five decades of experience, the City operates like a nonprofit corporation. This approach

Mayor James T. Butts, Jr.’s 13-year tenure, the City has experienced a remarkable resurgence, re-establishing itself as a vibrant hub for hospitality, retail and entertainment. Notable additions include the NFL Network, the LA Philharmonic Youth Orchestra program, Girls Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, Showtime Production Studios, YouTube Theater, and the Kia Forum, which hosts 80 concerts annually. Major events like Super

the coming months?

Inglewood is recognized as the fastestgrowing city in the county, witnessing a surge in housing development across all income levels. The City ranks number one per capita and in whole numbers for low-income housing in the South Bay region. Simultaneously, there has been an influx of market- rate and luxury housing construction.

Since 2013, home values in Inglewood have experienced remarkable growth,

ensures efficient and reliable execution of deals, minimizing capital risk associated with political uncertainties.

The trust and confidence established at the municipal level are crucial when forming partnerships involving significant financial investments, which often reach millions or even billions of dollars.

Furthermore, Inglewood has demonstrated a commitment to fiscal responsibility, maintaining a ratio of over 67% of its general unobligated reserves compared with its annual spending plan. Those reserves total over $100 million. The City’s financial stability is exceptional, far surpassing the typical 10% reserve held by most cities. Inglewood has also received an AA credit rating from S&P (elevating successively annually from BBB- in 2011), signifying the City’s economic strength. These indicators collectively reflect the success of creating an environment conducive to growth and prosperity.

Which industries are demonstrating the most interest in your area today?

Inglewood, known as the “City of Champions,” boasts a rich history in sports and entertainment. Under

Bowl LVI, the presence of NFL teams (Rams and Chargers), the Clippers, Wrestle Mania, FIFA World Cup 2026, and the 2028 Olympics have further solidified Inglewood’s status as a premier destination. In July and August 2023 alone, the City welcomed 680,000 visitors for the Taylor Swift and Beyonce concert engagements.

The hotel and hospitality industry is flourishing in Inglewood, with three new state-of-the-art luxury hotels in the pipeline, offering over 650 rooms and a range of amenities, including rooftop pools, business services and meeting space, restaurants, lounges, outdoor gardens, modular parking and helipads.

Retail continues to expand, with one million square feet of retail space and fine dining options set to open.

Additionally, Cineopolis, the first movie theater in three decades, opened in July 2023, alongside the soon-toopen Cosm LA – Hollywood Park, an immersive concert and virtual reality event experience model employing cutting-edge technology.

What type of new-build activity are homebuilders experiencing, and what’s next for the housing sector in

surging by 140%, surpassing the state’s growth rate of 104% and the national rate of 103%. Median household buying income has also risen significantly, with a growth rate of 34.6% since 2013, outpacing both the county and the State of California. In 2023, the LA County Assessor’s Assessment Roll recorded a total assessed value of $2 trillion dollars for Los Angeles County. Of the $2 trillion, Inglewood contributed a notable total assessed value of $16.1 billion for residential, apartment complexes, and commercial and industrial properties in Inglewood.

This represents a 5.3% improvement over 2022, a 71% increase over the last five years, and an impressive 143.4% increase over the past 13 years.

These figures translate into approximately $43.8 million in property taxes generated for the fiscal year 2023-2024. In 2023, the median home sales price for single-family homes reached $760,000, marking a 5% increase over 2022 and a 10% increase over 2021. This trend is expected to continue, presenting significant generational wealth opportunities for Inglewood residents.

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‘He’ll Respond’: Why the Bolts Can’t Wait to See Justin Herbert Play on Sunday

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Herbert ready to bounce back Justin Herbert hasn’t forgotten about the pair of throws he missed to Keenan Allen on Monday night.

Actually, the Chargers quarterback keeps a mental catalog of most of the throws that bother him.

“I’m worried about throws from four or five years ago, unfortunately,” Herbert said with a smirk. “That’s part of the position of quarterback. I felt horrible for Keenan to be able to run two routes like that. To miss him, it’s tough.

“But I know if I get that throw again then I’m going to make that throw,” Herbert added. “I hope he believes that, too.”

Coming off an admittedly down game against Dallas in Week 6, Herbert said Wednesday that he’s already excited for the chance to get another chance to compete Sunday in Kansas City.

“We could be out here for a long time if you want the specifics,” Herbert said about what he learned from re-watching the Cowboys game. “There were a lot of opportunities for big plays down the field.

“Missed a couple passes, some plays I’d love to have back. But there’s nothing

we can do about that now,” Herbert added. “The goal, the mission, for today … is to be better and learn from those mistakes. There’s a lot to look forward to.”

Herbert said Monday that his performance in Week 6 could be cleaner overall.

Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley

said Wednesday that the reason such games with Herbert stand out is because he’s usually at the top of his game weekin and week-out.

“I just expect for him to bounce back

and play his game. He doesn’t need to do anything more than that,” Staley said. “There’s going to be some tough games for players. I think it’s noticeable for Justin because he doesn’t have very many of them in four years. You can point to one because there just hasn’t been very many.

“Like I said after the game, I thought

his type of ball and leading us, impacting us like he always does.

“We know he’s going to bounce back.

It’s going to start on the practice field,” Staley added. “He pours in all the right work and excited to see him back on the practice field. I know he’ll respond in the right way.”

Justin Herbert on Improving for Week 7 vs Chiefs: “It Starts with Me” Coming off a Monday night game, the Bolts held a walk-through and not a full practice on Wednesday.

If it were up to Herbert, he and Allen would be getting more work in on the practice field.

“If we were having a full-on practice today, we’d be out here making those throws. It’s unfortunate but you have to learn from it and keep moving,” Herbert said.

Entering Week 7, the Chargers offense currently ranks fifth in EPA per play (0.081) and are seventh on points per game (25.4).

But the last six quarters against the Raiders and Cowboys have been a bit up he competed great in the game, gave us and down, something Herbert said starts a chance to win in the game,” Staley with him. continued. “Justin just needs to keep being the player that he is and not doing Continued on page 7 anything more than that and just playing

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Continued from page 5: He’ll Respond...

“We just need to execute better. It starts with me being able to complete balls and be able to get first downs, keep the ball moving,” Herbert said. “If we’re able to do that, I think we’re a much more efficient offense.

“We just have to go out there and execute,” Herbert added. “The coaches are putting us in a position to win and make plays. It’s on us.”

Herbert and the Bolts offense now get a chance to get back on track on the road against perhaps their fiercest rival … and in one of the toughest environments in the league.

But don’t expect Herbert to be fazed by the atmosphere at Arrowhead Stadium, a venue where he’s 2-1 in three games. He’s completed 81 of 117 passes (69.2 percent) for 917 yards with a. 10:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio in Kansas City.

“It’s always a fun environment,” Herbert said. “The fans are great there and it’s such a great opportunity to play football. It’s one that you always dream of … going into a place like that.”

Herbert is one of just two current quarterbacks — along with Buffalo’s Josh Allen — to have multiple regularseason wins at Arrowhead Stadium.

And given how motivated Herbert sounded Wednesday, expect the Chargers quarterback to be plenty ready to go for this one in Week 7.

Head Coach Brandon Staley on Justin Herbert and Week 6 Fox making a splash The 2022 season was one that saw defensive lineman Morgan Fox come onto the scene as a post-draft signing and make a big impact when his number was called in a big way late in the season.

And so far through five games in 2023, Fox is on pace for his best season yet.

Fox enters Week 7 with 5.0 sacks and five defensive stops, according to Pro Football Focus, all while showing the versatility he displayed last season lining up all along the defensive line.

He’s has posted four consecutive games with a sack, the longest streak of his career and the second-longest active streak in the NFL including two this past Monday in addition to two tackles for loss.

The defensive lineman in his second season with the Bolts is close to surpassing his career-highs for a in a lot of different categories just five games into the year.

Fox has seen a lot of success in the NFL while in Staley’s system, as he believes it’s simply due to getting put in a position to make plays.

“It’s the opportunities,” Fox said. “This system, Coach Staley and [Chargers Outside Linebackers] Coach Giff [Smith] give you plenty of opportunities when you’re out there.

“It’s really just an opportunity to go out there and rush and make plays,” Fox added.

The defensive lineman also credits the entire defensive line for having the success they have had rushing the passer so far, noting the togetherness in which they’re playing with.

“I think I’ve been playing well,” Fox said. “I think the defense overall is starting to move in that direction, playing a little bit better.

“There’re obviously things that we

can improve on, especially myself,” Fox added. “Knowing certain situations, certain rush lanes, where things are going to hit, being able to play off of certain guys. Definitely trending in the right direction.”

Fox later added: “Just rushing together.

Rushing as a unit, understanding where guys are going to be, playing off of each other.”

The Bolts defense as a whole has been effective rushing the passer through the first third of the season.

In five games, the team has recorded 21 sacks this season, good for the fourthmost in the NFL this season — and the only team in the top five to have already had their bye week.

Khalil Mack leads the group with seven of those sacks, while Fox has five himself.

The production and getting to the quarterback have been caused in large part by the Bolts ability to stop the run according to Staley, which is allowing players like Mack and Fox the ability to get in the backfield and take down the quarterback.

“When you can get into a rhythm as a rusher that’s as good as Khalil is, I think you’re going to be consistent around the quarterback, which is what he’s been,” Staley said. “I would say the same thing about Foxy, it really starts with us killing the run and when they get those consistent opportunities pass rushing, those guys are really good.”

Derwin James, Jr. on Travis Kelce and the Chiefs Keyed on Kelce The Bolts defense has faced their fair share of elite pass catchers to start the year — but this week the matchup will be one a bit different and yet, familiar.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce leads all tight ends in football with 346 receiving yards, as he’s played in five out of the Chiefs’ first six games. He continues to be quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ favorite target, leading Kansas City in receptions, targets and yards once again.

It’ll be another round in the Kelce versus the Chargers defense — and another round against safety Derwin James, Jr. — as the two have had their battles over the past couple of seasons.

“I would say his ability to get open,” James said about Kelce on Wednesday.

“He’s always finding his way to get open, yards after the catch he’s one of the best at doing that.

“I just have to be ready, and we got to be ready,” James added.

Year-in and year-out, Kelce remains at the top of the league at his position in a variety of ways, as Staley detailed what makes him a special player and the connection he has with his quarterback that makes it hard to defend.

“He does everything at such a premium level as a receiver,” Staley said. “I think what’s tough is just the chemistry that him and Pat have. No matter what the coverage is, man or zone, pattern-match zone, doesn’t matter, he’s just got an outstanding feel of how to attack and beat leverage.

Staley continued: “When you have that type of feel in the passing game, he can get open when the play isn’t necessarily designed to go that way.

And then he and Pat just have that eye contact, that chemistry of feeling space and areas and going to it.

“The other thing that Travis does a really good job of is running with the football after the catch,” Staley added.

“He’s one of the top tight ends to ever play. A lot of respect for him.”

In the two games during the 2022 season, James allowed just four catches in eight targets while covering Kelce, according to Pro Football Focus. It’s always a physical affair when these two line up against each other and will be a big matchup to watch on Sunday afternoon.

The Bolts know that when playing a player of that magnitude, their best shot will be mixing it up and try to make it as challenging as possible.

“What you’ve got to be able to do is you’ve got to make it tough on him,” Staley said. “You’ve got to make sure you’re mixing the coverages up, the matchups and making him have to earn all the catches that he gets.

“When you’re playing against a premium player, that’s what you want to do. If there’s enough targets there’s going to be some catches,” Staley added.

“But we can make sure that they’re tough catches, that they’re contested and that we tackle the catch because he’s a dangerous player with the ball in his hands.”

James added: “Doing my job, knowing my defense, executing it. And like I said, going out there and giving him different looks and changing it up on him.”

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case # 23TRCP00383 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: Lauren Susan Outland, 507 Daniel Freeman Cir, Inglewood, CA 90301, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, Inglewood Courthouse, 1 E. Regent St., Inglewood, CA 90301, to change her name.

FROM: Lauren Susan Outland – TO: Lauren Outland Witten THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on, December 8, 2023, 9:30 AM, Dept. 8, Room 504, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Publication Dates: October 19, 26; November 2, 9, 2023.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2023212925 The following Person is doing business as: Milk’N Mom 744 E 87th Place Los Angeles, CA 90002 Registered Owner(s): Destiny Harris, 744 E 87th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90002 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 28, 2023.

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.)

Destiny Harris, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 28, 2023 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 October 12, 19, 26; November 2, 2023 IT0042230120020381 Inglewood Today

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2023202523 The following Person is doing business as: Medicine Mama 11280 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90230

Registered Owner(s): Medmama, LLC, 813 D Street, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 14, 2023 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.)

Medmama, LLC, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 14, 2023 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 October 19, 26; November 2,9 , 2023 IT0042230120020382 Inglewood Today

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2023226011 The following Person is doing business as: Sage Therapy & Wellness 10514 Forbes Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344

Registered Owner(s): Sage Marriage & Family Therapy & Wellness, Inc., 10514 Forbes Avenue., Granada Hills, CA 91344 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 18, 2023 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.)

Sage Marriage & Family Therapy & Wellness, Inc., Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 18, 2023 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 October 19, 26; November 2,9 , 2023 IT0042230120020383 Inglewood Today

PUBLIC NOTICE Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2023181558 The following Person is doing business as: Cool Jerseys 112 Plaza Drive Space 4740 West Covina, CA 91790 Registered Owner(s): Eric Sarbout,11560 Magnolia Ave.,1026, Riverside, CA 92505 and Siddiqui Muhammad, Pathfinder Way 833, Corona, CA 92880 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on August 21, 2023.

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.)

Eric Sarbout and Siddiqui Muhammad, Owners.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on August 21, 2023 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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