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Council Members Give A Warm Welcome To Newly Promoted Captain Oswald Figueroa added.

Mayor James Butts, Jr. praised Capt. Figueroa’s dedication and congratulated him for “reaching a milestone in his career” “He’s intelligent,” said Butts.

“He has great emotional intelligence. He’s resilient. He’s a dedicated person, and he’s dedicated to the community, and he’s shown that in every rank that he’s held in the organization.”

A former police captain, Butts said that the captain role requires a person to “translates the divisions and the strategies of the chief to an office that you command be it operations, investigations, and administration. And so, you’re a policy generator As well as a supervisor manager,” he added. On Feb. 16, 2022, a Black student in the Santa

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Captain Oswald Figueroa was the man of the hour at the city council meeting Tuesday. The newly promoted captain of the Inglewood Police Department was congratulated by the council members and praised for his outstanding record of service.

“Captain Figueroa, congratulations on your promotion,” said Councilman Alex Padilla. “Those captain bars look good on you. You wear them well.

You deserve it,” added Padilla.

Figueroa said his promotion was official last month. A native of Inglewood, Figueroa said he rose through the ranks, working as a patrol officer, a sergeant, and a lieutenant. He said he has worked in different fields such as the gang unit and internal affairs with nearly 20 years at the department.

“The best part about working (for the department) is working in the community I grew up with,” said Figueroa. “And seeing it now for what it has grown into is amazing.

And having family and friends here is even more of a blessing,” he

Councilman Alex Padilla. and Newly Promoted Captain Oswald Figueroa

Reports Cast Shadows on the Economic Picture for Black Californians Lila Brown | California Black Media

Recent studies suggest that the economic picture for Black Californians is not looking rosy.

Increasingly, the state is becoming more unaffordable for African Americans, leading many families to relocate to less expensive places both within and outside of the borders of the Golden state.

“After pandemic-era declines, California’s poverty rate is on the rise.

Expansions to safety net programs during the pandemic reduced poverty substantially, but these expansions had mostly expired by the end of 2022,” reads a report published by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) on Oct. 24.

For Black Californians, the poverty rate at 13.6% is more than double the percentage of African Americans living in California, which currently stands at

about 5.8% of the state’s population of nearly 40 million.

“While economic growth throughout 2022 countered some of these program losses -- by boosting family resources from work -- the state’s overall poverty rate increased from 11.7% in fall 2021 to 13.2% in early 2023,” the PPIC report continued.

The unemployment numbers for Black Californians also remain high – and continue to climb.

According to the Economic Policy Institute, the unemployment rate for Black Californians stands at 7.4%, which is higher than the 4.5% unemployment rate for all racial groups in the state for Q2 2023. This is also higher than the national rate of 5.8%.

In California, the Black-White unemployment rate ratio is at 1.9 to 1. The national Black-White unemployment ratio remained at

2-to-1 in the second quarter of 2023, maintaining the historic trend of Black workers being twice as likely to be unemployed as White workers. There’s nowhere in the country where the unemployment numbers for Black and White workers are equal.

For September, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) reported that unemployment is on the rise. The state’s unemployment rate crept up to 4.7%, an increase of 144,000 people. It is the second highest unemployment rate of any state. The labor force – Californians working or looking for work – also shrank.

Between 2021 to 2022, the overall poverty rate in California rose from 11.0% to 16.4%. This increase can be linked to the high costs of living, inflation, and the end of pandemic-era supports, such as the expanded federal Child Tax Credit and other welfare

benefits. While financial assistance cut the poverty rate for Black Californians by three-quarters to 9.5% in 2021, it lessened poverty for Black Californians by well under half the following year, contributing to a near doubling of their poverty rate to 18.6%.

The California Budget Center checking the pulse of households from US Census data showed that more than half (54%) of Black Californians reported facing difficulty paying for essential needs like food and housing.

Los Angeles County (15.5%) and San Diego County (15.0%) had the highest poverty rates. The Central Valley and Sierra region had the lowest (10.7%), largely due to lower housing costs.

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News You Might Have Missed Tanu Henry, Antonio Ray Harvey and Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media

“Shameful” Cal DOJ Report: Hospitals Ignored Racial Bias Training Mandated to Address Black Women’s High Maternal Death Rate Four years ago this month, Senate Bill (SB) 464, also known as the California’s Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act, was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The law, authored by LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, when she served in the State Senate, mandated that health care facilities implement training to address unconscious racial bias toward expectant mothers to address California’s high maternal death rate among Black women.

However, a report released by the California Department of Justice on Oct. 27, four years after the law was enacted, found that most hospitals and clinics either failed to implement the training or instituted it late.

“The disparity in maternal death rates in California reflects the deep and shameful racial inequities in our healthcare system,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta in a statement the DOJ released Friday.

“In California, people of color, particularly Black women, continue to die at three to four times the rate of White women,” Bonta continued.

“This is unacceptable. With today’s report, the California Department of Justice has taken an important step forward in addressing this issue

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by successfully building upon the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act.” According to Bonta, the United States has the highest maternal death rate in the developed world. He disclosed that one year into the program, less than 17% of health facilities in the state had initiated the mandated staff training, as reported to the DOJ. It was only after Bonta wrote a letter in 2021 threatening state intervention for noncompliance, that the percentage began to rise.

“As a Black woman, a mother, a legislator, and as a board-certified OBYGN, this topic of implicit bias and black maternal mortality is both personally and professionally important to me,” said Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), in a statement.

For Black Students, Cal State’s Graduation Is Less Than 50% Less than half of the Black students enrolled at California State University (CSU) campuses graduate.

That troubling statistic was one data point in an announcement released by CSU during its Graduation Initiative symposium Oct. 2023 in San Diego.

Overall, the data painted a positive picture of student performance at CSU, but the Black student graduation rate at 47% stuck out as a dim spot.

The difference in graduation rates

between students from historically underserved backgrounds and their peers remains an ongoing challenge for the CSU system. For example, the graduation rates for all historically underserved students and Pell Grant recipients increased by one percentage point each over the last year.

“We recognize this important opportunity to engage and collaborate with our larger community to narrow equity gaps so that all students have an opportunity to earn a life-changing college degree,” acknowledged Jennifer Baszile, CSU associate vice chancellor of Student Success & Inclusive Excellence. “This work is a moral imperative for the CSU, and it is essential for meeting California’s need for a thriving, diverse workforce.”

The report indicated that four-year graduation rates remain flat for the 23-campus system.

On the upside, the data reveals that CSU undergraduate students are earning their degrees at faster rates than ever before and are now graduating an average of one semester earlier compared to when the Graduation Initiative 2025 was initiated.

The information released shows that the CSU’s systemwide four-year graduation rate for first-year students remains at 35%, nearly doubling the rate (19%) at the launch of the initiative in 2015.

The improved outcomes, combined

with enrollment increases, have contributed to an additional 150,000 bachelor’s degrees earned. But as CSU looks past the year 2025, its administrators plan to devise strategies to improve outcomes for all students, with a particular focus on Black student success and other historically underserved groups.

Larry Elder Bows Out of 2024 Presidential Race; Endorses Donald Trump On Oct. 26, Larry Elder, the Los Angeles-based conservative radio talk show host and former California gubernatorial candidate, announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 U.S. Presidential race.

In the same announcement, which he posted on the social media site X, Elder endorsed former President Donald J. Trump for POTUS. “I have been steadfast in my belief that the biggest issues facing our nation are the crisis of fatherlessness, the dangerous lie that America is systemically racist, the need for an amendment to the constitution to set federal spending to a fixed percentage of the GDP,” Elder wrote.

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Inglewood Transit Connector Wins Favorable Federal Rating, Moves Closer to Construction Inglewood Today News

The Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project today achieved a major milestone, receiving a positive rating from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The achievement declares the Project eligible for funding from the FTA’s Capital Investment Grants

(CIG) Program and moves it a step closer to receiving full funding and a groundbreaking.

“We thank the FTA for advancing the ITC Project as it will not only enhance access to our housing, commercial and world-class sports and entertainment centers, it will provide access to good job opportunities and will lift up Inglewood, the South Bay, and the entire region,” said Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. “I thank President Biden, Secretary Buttigieg, Administrator Fernandez, the FTA team as well as Senator Padilla, the late Senator Feinstein and Congresswoman Waters for their continued commitment to facilitating investments in muchneeded high-quality transit.”

To achieve the rating, the City undertook a rigorous effort to demonstrate the ITC’s ridership potential, synergy with FTA’s land use and economic development goals, and its financial ability to deliver the Project. Projects such as this must earn and maintain a ranking of “medium” or higher to be eligible for the federal funding provided through the FTA’s CIG program, which has already helped finance more than 150 projects around the country, ranging from subway

systems to rapid transit bus lines.

The ITC, a proposed 1.6-mile automated people mover, will address a “first/last” mile transportation gap between the Metro K Line and Inglewood’s new major employment and destination centers, including the Kia Forum, Sofi Stadium, YouTube Theater, the Intuit Dome as well as the

we are doing is nothing less than taking a big, bold idea from vision to reality. It’s a complex process, but its purpose is simple – the ITC will benefit our residents, business owners and everyone who comes to Inglewood.”

Disadvantaged businesses enterprises (DBEs) are anticipated to benefit from the Project, with a requirement that 16%

component of Inglewood’s renaissance is intentionally and sustainably planned public transit.”

Councilman Alex Padilla, District 2, expressed both optimism and appreciation. “This isn’t easy work, but we are moving forward on the ITC one step at a time,” he said. “As my colleagues have said, we are incredibly

housing and commercial destinations in Hollywood Park. The ITC will both connect Inglewood residents to the Metro transit system, and link riders from across Metro’s existing 100+ miles of rail to Inglewood. The ITC would reduce greenhouse gases by averting millions of vehicle miles to and from Inglewood, create thousands of temporary construction and permanent jobs and bolster broader economic investment in the City and throughout the region.

“We have many more hurdles to cross on this Project, but today is a day to be grateful,” said Eloy Morales, Councilmember for District 3. “What

of all contract values go to DBEs, and a broader goal that 30% of all contract values go to small, minority, women, and veteran businesses. In addition, a Community Workforce Agreement, which has already been executed by the City and the LA/OC Building Trades, will require that 35% of construction hours be worked by local hires, 10% by transitional workers, and up to 30% by apprenticeships.

“The ITC Project is more than a transit solution, said Gloria Gray, Councilwoman for District 1. “It is literally a vehicle for job opportunities.

It would also reduce our carbon footprint and support the economic development of our entire region. The City appreciates our state, local, and federal partners whose tremendous support has brought us to this point.”

Given that 400 music, sports, and entertainment events per year are anticipated along the ITC alignment once the Clippers begin playing at the Intuit Dome next year, Councilwoman for District 4, Dionne Faulk, also applauded the news. “We know what the ITC means to our community’s economic future and quality of life, and I appreciate that the FTA has shown that it too understands that a key

grateful to the FTA for helping us in moving forward. We have many more steps to take, but now we can push ahead with a bit of a bounce in our step.”

The City has partnered with LA Metro to establish the Inglewood Transit Connector Joint Powers Authority (JPA) which will ultimately oversee and manage the Project.

The ITC Project has made significant progress over the past year, having received compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Protection Act, and securing more than $873 million in local, state and federal funds. The City and JPA anticipates leveraging those committed funds and other grants currently being pursued, to secure a CIG grant to cover 60% of the anticipated Project costs.

Three teams have been prequalified by the City and are expected to bid on a solicitation to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the ITC this fall, with an award anticipated in the second quarter of 2024.

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Bullying in California: In Some School Districts, Black Students Are Being Targeted by Their Latino Peers Edward Henderson | California Black Media

Barbara Unified School District was assaulted by Latino students.

His attackers called him the n-word and kneeled on his neck while repeatedly, chanting the name “George Floyd.” A district-wide acknowledgment of the hate crime was not sent out until Feb. 22, of that year.

Despite the psychological trauma this student experienced, the school did little to provide him with mental health support. This is in spite of Assembly Bill (AB) 1145, the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, a state law that provides specific instructions for schools to follow in such incidents.

Connie Alexander-Boaitey, President of the Santa Barbara branch of the NAACP, says against African Americans are often minimized in her city due to their representation as the smallest demographic group.

“Oh, there’s “not that many,’” Alexander-Boaitey says, referring to a common response when hate crimes are reported or when people complain about racism. “But ‘not that many’ are still being harmed.

Alexander-Boaitey was speaking during a news briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Services on Oct. 27 on school bullying. She was joined on the panel by Becky L. Monroe, the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs at the California Civil Rights Department (CRD); Dashka Slater, an award-winning journalist and author who has written books about children who are victims of bullying; Mina Fedor, a young AAPI activist who was honored by President Biden for her efforts to address racism, Xenophobia, and hate in her community; and Barbra Risling, another young activist and member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe as well as a Descendant of the Karuk and Yurok Tribes.

Alexander-Boaitey says the hate crimes and hate incidents, including bullying and cyberbullying, affecting children are all connected to “generational pain” for Black Americans.

Among schoolchildren, “It’s the pervasive calling of the n-word to Black, African American students by young Latino students,” she

said. “It’s every day. Its weekly.”

Another Black family in Santa Barbara now walks their child to school to protect her from bullying classmates. And one has pulled their daughter out of the school system completely, opting for home schooling.

To address the problem, the Santa Barbara Unified School District commissioned a survey titled “2023 Anti-Blackness and Racial Climate Assessment and Analysis” that proposed a set of recommendations for addressing the problem.

The hate incidents targeting African American children are not confined to Santa Barbara but are increasing across California, according to the NAACP. These incidents, often involving physical violence and verbal abuse, are more frequent as Black families relocate to predominantly Latino neighborhoods.

In Santa Barbara, African Americans make up only 2% of the population but they account for the most victims of bullying and hate crimes in the area. At 47.5%, Latinos make up the majority of Santa Barbara’s population followed by Whites at 43.5%.

According to the local NAACP branch, most of the perpetrators of the bullying and hate crimes are Latino children.

Alexander-Boaitey says she believes the hate incidents are rooted in historic racism and connected to a general desire to make Black people invisible.

“That somehow or another in an effort to move towards more Whitefacing or White upstanding, one group has said this group doesn’t need to be here so we can be more approximate to what is White.

That’s what’s really happening in our schools,” says AlexanderBoaitey.

According to Dashka Slater, author of ‘Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed’, three in four American young people ages 15 to 25 have run into extremist content online. One in four students between the ages of four and 18 have seen hate or words or symbols written in their schools.

About 1.3 million students were

bullied because of some aspect of their identity during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a US Government Accountability Office report on schools. Half of those children were targeted because of their race.

“Some forms of bullying are in fact acts of hate,” said Monroe.

“Some acts of hate are crimes, while others are violations of civil rights laws. Some may be lawful but incredibly harmful, nonetheless.

We must recognize the civil rights issues at the heart of this discussion around bullying.”

Monroe also spoke about the state law requiring schools to provide all students with a safe environment free of harassment.

“Schools have a legal obligation to ensure that students are not denied opportunities, treated differently, discriminated against, or harassed because of their race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability,” she said.

“Students who are doing the bullying are following the lead of a biased peer and imitating things that they see on social media,” said Slater. “We also see kids of color who are harassed for their identity and harassing somebody else for their identity. Studies show that kids who are the bully and bullied are the ones who have the longest lasting effects afterward.”

Studies have also shown that students who perpetuate racially motivated bullying onto their fellow classmates don’t necessarily ascribe to racist ideologies but have simply fallen into the trap of influence from outside sources online or mirroring behavior from their parents or guardians at home.

Alexander-Boaitey says Black and Latino leaders and residents from the area have not formally met yet to resolve tensions brewing between their communities.

“I know this is where the struggle really is,” she added. “How do we have leaders from the Black, Latino, and Hispanic communities sit down and have our own conversations? What makes it not happen is erasure culture that says we don’t need to talk about it, or it was a single incident.”

Some parents of California

students are pushing back against ethnic studies requirements brought to schools to combat hate and ignorance.

“Parents are trying to take their kids out of the classes,” AlexanderBoaitey continued. “The bill (Assembly Bill (AB)101) does not go deep enough to fight against it.

We need to start this at TK. We are way too late by the time we get to high school for this.”

Monroe says the state provides various resources and care coordination for victims of hate crimes or hate incidents.

To report hate incidents or crimes in California, victims or witnesses can file them online here. They can also call 833-8-NO-HATE; (833) 866-4283 Monday - Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. If outside of those hours, they can leave a voicemail, or you can call 211 to report hate and seek support.

This California Black Media report was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

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Clippers Acquire 10-Time Nba All Star James Harden And P.J. Tucker In Three-Team Deal LAClippers

The LA Clippers have acquired James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusev from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Marcus Morris, Nico Batum, Robert Covington and K.J. Martin, announced Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations. As part of the trade, the Clippers dealt a first-round pick, two second-round picks, a pick swap and cash considerations to the 76ers, while sending a pick swap and cash considerations to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

“James is one of the most prolific and efficient playmakers in the NBA,” said Frank. “With his size and vision, he possesses an extraordinary ability to create for himself and others. The Los Angeles area has produced so many elite players in recent years. With Kawhi, Paul, Russ and James, we’re excited to bring four of them together, and eager to see what they can accomplish with the rest of our group.”

Harden is a three-time NBA scoring MVP (2018) who has played in 1,000 champion (2018, 2019, 2020) and NBA career games and holds averages of 24.7

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Crowdfunding for Small Businesses: A Double-Edged Sword Aden Ferguson

In recent years, crowdfunding has emerged as a popular and accessible means of financing for small businesses. With platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe, entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas to the public and, in return, receive financial support from a broad spectrum of backers. This innovative approach to raising capital offers numerous advantages, but it also comes with its share of challenges.

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of crowdfunding for small businesses.

The Pros: Access to Capital Crowdfunding enables small businesses to access funds that may be otherwise challenging to obtain through traditional lending institutions. It allows entrepreneurs to tap into a global pool of potential investors and supporters.

Market Validation A successful crowdfunding campaign can serve as a litmus test for your business idea. If people are willing to invest in your product or service, it suggests there is a demand for it in the market.

Marketing and Publicity Crowdfunding campaigns can act as a powerful marketing tool.

Entrepreneurs can use these platforms to showcase their products or services, generate buzz, and build a loyal customer base.

Retaining Equity In most cases, crowdfunding does not require the business owner to relinquish ownership or equity in their company, unlike traditional investors or venture capitalists.

Diverse Funding Sources Crowdfunding allows for diverse sources of funding, reducing dependency on a single investor. This diversification can provide financial stability and security.

The Cons: High Competition Crowdfunding platforms are becoming increasingly saturated, making it more challenging to stand out and secure funding. The competition is fierce, and not all campaigns succeed.

Time and Effort Running a successful crowdfunding campaign is a time-consuming endeavor. Crafting compelling pitches, managing rewards, and engaging with backers requires significant effort.

Financial Uncertainty There’s no guarantee of success in crowdfunding. Even if you put in considerable effort, you may still fall short of your funding goal, leaving your project without the necessary funds to proceed.

Platform Fees

Most crowdfunding platforms charge fees, often a percentage of the funds raised. This can cut into the funds available for your project.

Public Scrutiny When you crowdfund, your business idea is open to public scrutiny and feedback. Negative comments and criticism can be demoralizing, and managing the perception of your project can be challenging.

Legal and Regulatory Challenges Depending on your location and the type of crowdfunding (e.g., equity crowdfunding), there may be legal and regulatory hurdles to navigate.

As you can see, crowdfunding for small businesses can be a doubleedged sword. It offers an innovative and accessible means of raising capital, validating ideas, and building a community of supporters. However, it comes with the challenges of intense competition, time and effort requirements, financial uncertainty, and the need to navigate regulatory complexities. So, before embarking on a crowdfunding campaign, small

business owners should carefully game-changer for small businesses, weigh the pros and cons to determine but it’s not without its risks and whether this funding method aligns challenges. with their goals and capabilities. When done right, crowdfunding can be a

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November 2-8, 2023 and K.J., a phenomenal athlete with a bright future. We thank them all and points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.5 wish them the best in Philadelphia.”

Morris, 34, who was acquired by the steals. In his 15th NBA season, Harden is one of four players in league history Clippers in a 2020 trade with the New to have averaged at least 20 points, five York Knicks, played in 195 games rebounds and 10 assists in three or more with LAC, averaging 12.9 points, seasons. The only other players to do so 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists. The more than once are Russell Westbrook Philadelphia native, in his 13th NBA (5) and Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson season, has played 783 career games for (5) and Magic Johnson (3). With the six teams, including the Rockets, Suns, trade, LAC becomes the Los Angeles Pistons, Celtics, Knicks and Clippers.

Batum, 34, appeared in 207 games native’s fifth NBA team, following stints in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Houston and for the Clippers over four seasons and averaged 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and Oklahoma City.

“We’ve admired P.J. for a long 1.8 assists while shooting 39.7% from time because of his toughness and beyond the arc. The 6-foot-8 forward has physicality,” said Frank. “He competes appeared in 996 career NBA games with every night and he defends across averages of 10.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and virtually every position. We believe he’ll 3.4 assists over 16 seasons with the Trail bolster our frontcourt and fit our locker Blazers, Hornets and Clippers. Batum is one of seven active NBA players with room.”

Tucker has appeared in 855 NBA 10,000 points, 5,000 rebounds and 1,500 regular-season games (659 starts) during three-pointers made.

Covington, 32, played in 74 games his 12-year NBA career and has averaged 6.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and for the Clippers, averaging 7.2 points, 1.1 steals. Originally selected by Toronto 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists. Against in the second round (No. 35 overall) of the Bucks on April 1, 2022, Covington the 2006 NBA Draft, Tucker played for made 11 three-pointers, a Clippers the 76ers, Heat, Bucks, Rockets, Raptors franchise record, and became the only and Suns. Tucker played collegiately at player in NBA history to finish a game Texas from 2003-06, earning Big 12 with at least 43 points, 11 threes, eight Player of the Year in 2006. He was also rebounds and three blocked shots. He selected to the All-Big 12 First Team, holds career averages of 11.1 points, 5.6 Big 12 All-Defensive Team and All-Big rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.5 assists in 588 appearances across 11 NBA seasons 12 Tournament First Team.

“To make a trade of this magnitude, with the Rockets, 76ers, Timberwolves, we had to part with players who have Trail Blazers and Clippers.

Martin Jr., 22, who was acquired by meant a great deal to our organization: Marcus, who was a fixture in our LAC in July, is in his fourth NBA season starting lineup for four seasons with his and has appeared in 208 games for the strength, toughness and clutch shooting; Rockets and Clippers. He holds career Nico, the ultimate team player, who did averages of 10.4 points, 4.8 rebounds whatever it took to win; Rob, a terrific and 1.3 assists. The 6-foot-6 forward is pro, no matter how many minutes he the son of former NBA player Kenyon was playing or touches he was getting; Martin.

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California’s economy, the fifth largest in the world, and President Joe Biden released his Bidenomics report in June highlighting the achievements of his Invest in America plan.

The White House reports that under the Biden-Harris Administration, Black Americans have experienced their lowest unemployment rate on record and the highest employment rate since November 2000. The participation of Black workers in the labor force has also reached its highest level since August 2008. There has been reduction in the Black child poverty rate by greater than 12%, impacting over 200,000 children, through the Thrifty Food Plan.

Most reports point to signs that the nation is currently at pre-pandemic levels and California has recovered its pandemic-induced job losses in June 2022, according to the latest California Labor Market Review released in August. However, those numbers indicating the state economy is strong and stabilizing contrast with the harsh realities confronting many Black Californians struggling every day to make ends meet.

A study by the Urban Institute released in September shines light on the complex challenges Black Californians face as more of them make the decision to relocate to less expensive areas in the state, mostly driven by a combination of economic factors like housing

unaffordability, rolling layoffs, rising inflation, an increase in renter evictions and stagnant salaries.

The report indicates that, “Over the last decade, several factors have contributed to many Black residents relocating from urban epicenters to the suburbs of metropolitan areas and to smaller, less dense, less populous cities.”

“This has been the reality of many Black Californians: as the Black populations of San Francisco and Alameda counties drop, those of Contra Costa and Sacramento rise. As Los Angeles sees its share of Black residents decline, neighboring Riverside and San Bernardino shares increase,” that report further highlights.

Lisa D. Cook, Governor of the Federal Reserve Board, says unemployment lies at the root of all America’s social problems and pushing for maximum employment for all Americans is the solution to minimizing poverty. Cook made the point while accepting the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies’ Louis E. Martin Award on Oct. 18 in Washington, D.C. “Maximum employment boosts long-run economic potential. It means that a vital resource is being used productively. A strong labor market increases labor force participation and the willingness of firms to recruit and upgrade the skills of workers,” cook

PUBLIC NOTICE 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2023232059 The following Person is doing business as: Kelli’S Caregivers 8640 Gulana Ave., Unit J3015 Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 Registered Owner(s): Kelli Lynell Dow, 8640 Gulana Ave., Unit J3015, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 26, 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.)

Kelli Lynell Dow, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 26, 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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PUBLIC NOTICE 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.)

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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.)

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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.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE stated. She explained that the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978, also known as the HumphreyHawkins Act, set economic priorities for the federal government centered on promoting good-paying jobs for all Americans.

“Maximum employment also promotes business investment that boosts productivity and long-run economic potential. And the full participation of all segments of society should be expected to result in more ideas, including more diverse ideas, more invention, and more innovation,” Cook concluded.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2023235726 The following Person is doing business as: Blythe & Associates 12525 Pacific Ave., #5 Los Angeles, CA 90066 Registered Owner(s): Joanna Blythe, 12525 Pacific Ave., #5, Los Angeles, CA 90066 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 31, 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.)

Joanna Blythe, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 31, 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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across the country he believes are backed by the Left-leaning billionaire George Soros.

Elder said Trump’s leadership has been “instrumental in advancing

conservative, America-first principles and policies.”

Willie Brown and Nancy Pelosi Featured in San Francisco “Comeback” Ad A group of San Francisco business leaders officially launched an ambitious public image campaign featuring two luminaries among the city’s most accomplished politicos: former House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

The goal of the campaign, supporters say, is to remind the world why San Francisco will remain one of America’s greatest cities despite the barrage of negative press the Golden Gate City has been getting in media across the globe.

A one-minute video anchors the campaign titled “It All Starts Here” that takes viewers on a journey through the San Francisco’s history.

The campaign celebrates all that makes the San Francisco Bay Area unique – emphasizing its diverse, homegrown companies, institutions, and intellectual property. The creation of the campaign emerged after San Franciscans grew frustrated with how the city’s image was being portrayed negatively.

“California Draining”: Stanford Report Explores Why More Californians Are Moving to Texas and Arizona Than Ever Before From the Gold Rush of the 1800s to the iconic unofficial state song “California Dreamin,’” the Golden State has built an enviable reputation.

It has become known around the world as a destination for fortune seekers, economic opportunities, and a laidback West Coast lifestyle made more desirable by pleasant weather and a picturesque natural landscape that incorporates breathtaking scenes -- from the Pacific coast cliffs and glistening inland lakes to snow-capped mountains and lush forests housing the earth’s oldest tree species.

However, over the last few years, that perception of California’s exceptional desirability is being challenged as the state loses population to Arizona and Texas at higher levels than ever before, including a greater share of college graduates and residents at all income levels, according to a report dubbed “California Draining,” released by the Stanford Institute for Economic

November 2-8, 2023 Policy Research (SIEPR).

“California lost a net of 407,000 residents to other states between July 2021 and July 2022, including a greater share of those with a college degree and residents at all income levels than in the past,” the report reads.

The state’s high cost of living has spurred many businesses and residents to exit, posing serious consequences for the state’s job market and fiscal outlook. California is still the largest state with more than 39 million residents as of 2022, constituting 11.7 % of the U.S. population, according to

SIEPR’s report.

From 1959 to 2022, California’s average rate of population growth was 1.52 percent, but since 2000, it has been consistently below that number.

The state even experienced negative growth in 2021 and 2022.

Among recent movers, Black residents make up about 12% of people exiting the state, a significant number in a state where the total Black population hovers around 5.7 %.

The report states that two-thirds of

those who moved said that politics was not a factor in their decision, but the population loss has political consequences: California lost a congressional seat after the 2020 census.

SIEPR draws from an original survey of residents in California, Arizona and Texas conducted jointly by researchers at Stanford University, Arizona State University, and the University of Houston.