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September 19, 2019

VOL. 34, No. 37

DIA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA

INGLEWOOD’S NFL STADIUM NOW OFFICIALLY

SOFI STADIUM

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is a Mexican holiday to celebrate the “cry of independence” on September 16, 1810, which started a revolt against the Spaniards. It follows from the day of the Cry of Dolores (El Grito de Dolores), on September 15. Independence Day is a public holiday in Mexico. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. Mexicans celebrate their country’s Independence Day with fireworks, parties (fiestas), food, dance and music on September 16. Flags, flowers and decorations in the colors of the Mexican flag – red, white and green – are seen in public areas in cities and towns in Mexico. Whistles and horns are blown and confetti is thrown to celebrate this festive occasion. “Viva Mexico” or “Viva la independencia” are shouted amidst the crowds on this day. Independence Day is a national public holiday in Mexico. Banks, schools, government offices and many businesses are closed. Some streets and roads may be closed or restricted in major cities to make way for large celebrations. People intending on travelling via public transport in Mexico should check with public transit authorities on any timetable or route changes. 2

ON THE INSIDE

A rendering of the stadium emblazoned with its new name. Courtesy of the LA Stadium and Entertainment District

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

The under-construction future home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers in Inglewood is slated to open next summer, but already has a name. “In less than a year, the Rams will be running out of the tunnel into SoFi Stadium,” said Los Angeles Rams COO Kevin Demoff in a statement from the LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park, which owns the stadium. Renderings show the new name in enormous, glowing letters that appear on the transparent roof of the building. The multi-billion sports venue named

hold shops, restaurants, a hotel, parks, an artificial lake, and 2,500 housing units when it opens in phases starting in the second half of 2020. As for the stadium, it was originally expected to open in 2019, but a few rainy months pushed the date back. It is slated to open in the summer of 2020. As of April, the stadium was two-thirds complete. The stadium’s first events will be two Taylor Swift shows in July 2020. Swift will be the first female performer to open an NFL stadium, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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for the “digital personal finance company” SoFi, which signed on to a 20-year agreement for exclusive naming rights to the venue. The price tag for the agreement will not be released publicly, but these deals are usually big-ticket items. Last year United Airlines paid $69 million for naming rights to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum—the temporary home of the Rams—for a 16-year period. The SoFi Stadium is part of a 298-acre redevelopment of land that once housed the Hollywood Park racetrack. A whole new neighborhood is also planned for the expansive property, one that will

Hollywood Park, the 298-acre development being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke, recently announced its first three tenants in the retail section of the district and announced the name of the NFL stadium. Food, fitness and film will come together as a new concept from the founder of Inglewood’s own Three Weavers Brewing Company, Long Beach’s Olympix Fitness, and global cinema company Cinépolis, which will all call Hollywood Park home. Hollywood Park will feature world-

class sports and performance venues, office, retail and residential spaces, and more than 20 acres of parkland. Located in Inglewood, CA, one end of the development will be anchored by a 500,000 square-foot retail and entertainment district that will offer local and global fashions and flavors to deliver an unprecedented combination of shopping, dining, recreation, entertainment and nightlife. This retail district is complemented by luxury apartments and best-in-class office campuses that offer unique design and cutting-edge technology while prioritizing opportunities for social interac-

tion. Hollywood Park also will be home to SoFi Stadium, the future home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams, set to open in 2020. “At Hollywood Park, we are developing a new city in the heart of the greater Los Angeles region where people from all across the world will come together,” said Jason Gannon, Managing Director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “We are thrilled to welcome Lynne Weaver, Olympix Fitness and Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, and all of their employees, patrons, members and fans, 2 to Hollywood Park. These

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Page 2 Continued from page 1:Dia de la Independencia

Independence Day celebrates the day Miguel Hidalgo is believed to have made the cry of independence (El Grito de la Independencia) in the town of Dolores, in the north-central part of the Mexican state of Guanajuato. Hidalgo was one of the nation’s leaders during the War of Independence in Mexico. There is no scholarly agreement on what was exactly said by Hidalgo, but his speech, also known as the cry of Dolores (el Grito de Dolores), was

September 19, 2019 made on September 16, 1810 to motivate people to revolt against the Span-

ish regime. Hidalgo’s army fought against the Spanish soldiers in the fight for independence, but he was captured and executed on July 30, 1811. Mexico’s independence was not declared until September 28, 1821. Miguel Hidalgo was a priest but was also known to have lived outside the parameters of celibacy. He was believed to have fathered children, including 2 daughters.

THE BUCK STOPS HERE By Harmony Wortham

being found dead from overdoses in his apartment in less than two years wasn’t enough to charge him with anything. Only if their lives would have simply been of value in the eyes of Lacey. Even if Buck is convicted on all charges, he skates with a maximum sentence of five years and eight months in state prison. Doesn’t really sound like enough punishment to me for a man who has no regard for hu-

doses in Buck’s West Hollywood apartment in less than two years and protestors demanded the LGBTQ activist be held accountable for the deaths of 26-year-old Gemmel Moore and 55-year-old Timothy Dean. Of course his privilege made sure he was never charged with anything following an investigation. Shame on District Attorney Jackie Lacey’s office for having the opportunity to do something about this and letting it slide. Had their lives mattered the way they should have, the third overdose most likely would have never happened. This was a direct result of failing to prosecute Buck in the first place. As if two vulnerable Black men

man life. Jasmyne Cannick, a lesbian organizer says Buck may be responsible for the deaths of several gay Black men for years. According to website advocate. com, She says, “Ed Buck has been operating with the Impunity he knows he has as a white man. He wasn’t sneaking these men into his apartment or even tr ying to hide his behavior…..While I am elated that Ed Buck is in the custody of law enforcement, this journey is by no means over. For now, it means that I can go to sleep knowing that I don’t have to worr y about getting another phone call about someone dying in Ed Buck’s apartment.”

Democratic donor and LGBTQ activist Ed Buck, 65, is finally facing felony counts of batter y causing serious injur y, administering methamphetamine and maintaining a drug house. After providing meth to another man who overdosed last week inside his residence, authorities finally arrested him and set his bail at $4 million. Two Black gay men were found dead of drug over-

Continued from page 1:Inglewood’s Sports and Entertainment Complex...

three groups embody the mix of local businesses and global brands that will make Hollywood Park a unique destination.” The new beer garden and brewpub, which will be run by Lynne Weaver, founder of Three Weavers Brewing Company, will be a 20,000 square-foot space at the Century Boulevard entrance to the district, featuring onsite brewing, indoor/outdoor seating and live entertainment. The foundation of this unique space at Hollywood Park is providing a welcoming community gathering place where people connect with friends and family over local craft beer and food, enjoy live music, and support their favorite teams. “Putting down roots in Inglewood was an easy decision for me,” said Weaver. “We’ve always believed in the potential of our town and are looking forward to deepening our roots here. This new, exciting space will allow us to grow, connect with our neighbors, and celebrate the Inglewood community. We’re proud to extend this invitation – join us for a beer at Hollywood Park!” Olympix Fitness, founded in Long Beach with a mission of creating a distinctly Southern California fitness experience, will open its second location at Hollywood Park. Olympix Fitness creates a winning combination with its state-of-the-art facility, equipment, classes, staff and events. At 21,000 square-feet, this new gym will be twice the size of its Long Beach location and will include a swimming pool on the roof, among other unique elements. “Our brand of fitness has found a

home in the City of Champions,” said Olympix principal, Kurt Schneiter. “The Hollywood Park location will be a uniquely-named facility that showcases locals that have accomplished great athletic feats. We want to recognize these talented individuals to highlight in part why Inglewood is special and promote pride in this great community. We expect this location’s design and amenities to attract fitness enthusiasts not just locally, but from neighboring cities as well.” Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas will open a 12-screen theater at Hollywood Park with ticket prices ranging from just $8-15, enhancing the entertainment options across the district. The state-ofthe-art theater will feature fully reclining leather seats paired with premium stadium seating for uninterrupted views to create a best in class experience you won’t find anywhere else in LA. The theater will highlight the brand’s signature guest experiences, such as in-theater waiter service available at the push of a button, a specialty chef-inspired menu, and a full bar. Cinépolis is a leading worldwide cinema exhibitor that offers guests enhanced movie-going experiences in 17 countries. Hollywood Park will be Cinépolis’ fourth location in the greater Los Angeles area. “Entertainment and film are embedded in to the DNA of Angelenos,” said Luis Olloqui, Chief Executive Officer of Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas. “We’re thrilled to offer our luxury cinema experience at an attractive price point in Hollywood Park, which we feel is destined to become a capital of culture in LA.”

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attempted murder; seven had been serving life terms with no chance of parole. Newsom criticized what he called the “disproportionately long sentencing enhancements” for some felons, including 25-years-to-life enhancements for using a firearm. The commutations do not free the inmates, but make them eligible for parole hearings. He noted in several of the commutations that the offender had been an accomplice in a slaying but did not pull the trigger. California recently enacted By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher laws limiting the so-called felony murCiting the youth of several of the der rule, as well as laws making sure offenders when they committed their youthful offenders are considered for crimes, California Gov. Gavin Newparole. His office could not say if those

ing enhancements allowed under California law, many adopted as get-tough policies in the 1980s and 1990s. State lawmakers on Friday were on the verge of sending him a bill ending a mandatory one-year enhancement for repeat nonviolent felonies, though Newsom has not said if he will sign it. The governor commuted the sentence of an 80-year-old woman, Doris Roldan, who was serving a life-without-parole sentence from Los Angeles County for working with two accomplices to kill her husband when she was 42 years old. But he cited the youth of 16 offenders, several of whom were teenagers and one of whom was convicted as a minor. Newsom’s office pointed to studies that the part of the brain responsible for impulse control does not mature until well into adulthood, along with offenders’ capacity for remorse and rehabilitation. He noted that the state and federal courts and California lawmakers have all found that youthful offenders must have a meaningful opportunity for parole. Two other inmates benefited from a program that trains and socializes dogs rescued from animal shelters, some of who are prepared to help veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The Paws For Life program som on Friday announced that he has laws would have affected any of those says former Governor Brown also reccommuted the sentences of 21 prison whose sentences he commuted. ognized the program, which it says has inmates. Newsom’s predecessor, Jerry Brown, had the most commutations of life senMost were convicted of murder or had criticized the numerous sentenc- tences of any program in the state.

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LEGAL NOTICES

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019236536 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019251068 The following Person is doing business as:

Diamond Security Services 4031 W. 141st Street, Apt. #1 Hawthorne, CA 90250

Showtime Home Decor 1600 W. Slauson Ave., #B15 Los Angeles, CA 90047

Registered Owner(s): Emeka Amaku, 4031 W. 141st Street, Apt. #1, Registered Owner(s): Kenisha McDonald, 1515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Hawthorne, CA 90250 Angeles, CA 90017 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 3, 2019. above on September 17, 2019. I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Emeka Amaku, Owner.

I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Kenisha McDonald, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 3, 2019.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 17, 2019.

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019 IT004223012002085 Inglewood Today

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 September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 2019 IT004223012002089 Inglewood Today

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019245287 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019248692 The following Person is doing business as:

Crowned Beauty 3508 W. 118th Place Inglewood, CA 90303

Urban Odyssey Tours 5420 Bradna Drive Los Angeles, CA 90043

Registered Owner(s): Angeles, CA 90018

Kristin Calvin, 3023 S. Western Ave., Los Registered Owner(s): Charletta Johnson, 5420 Bradna Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90043

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed September 11, 2019. above on September 13, 2019. I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Kristin Calvin, Owner

I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Charletta Johnson, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 11, 2019. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 13, 2019. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 2019 IT004223012002088 Inglewood Today

Original September, 12, 18, 25; October 3, 2019 IT004223012002086 Inglewood Today Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019228900 The following Person is doing business as: Conservex Corporation 819 Flora Drive, Apt. 2, Inglewood, CA 90302 309 E Hillcrest Blvd., 392, Inglewood, CA 90301 Registered Owner(s): Conservex, 819 Flora Drive, Apt. 2, Inglewood, CA 90302 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on August 23, 2019. I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Conservex, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on August 23, 2019. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original September, 12, 18, 25; October 3, 2019 IT004223012002087 Inglewood Today

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.

COMMUNITY MEETING

LOS ANGELES STADIUM & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA

ESTADIO LOS ÁNGELES Y DISTRITO DE ENTRETENIMIENTO EN HOLLYWOOD PARK

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Sabado, 21 de septiembre de 2019 10:00 a.m. Center of Hope 9550 Crenshaw Boulevard, Inglewood 90305

Key representatives of the Los Angeles Stadium & Entertainment District at Hollywood Park will host an informational meeting regarding stadium construction. Learn more about the upcoming work and project progress on the 298-acre development.

Los representantes claves del Distrito de Entretenimiento en Hollywood Park presidirán una reunión informativa relacionada con la construcción del lugar. Conozca más acerca de las obras futuras y el progreso del proyecto sobre 298 acres.

The project team will be available to answer construction-related questions from the community.

El equipo del proyecto estará disponible para responder las preguntas de la comunidad que estén relacionadas con la construcción.

COMUNÍQUESE AL teléfono: 310-743-5186 correo electrónico: lastadium@tcco.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Inglewood Planning Commission hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Room, First Floor, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, to consider the following matters: 1.A public hearing to consider an application by Alexis Lewis representing East Beach Inglewood, LLC for Zone Change No. 2019001 (ZC-2019-001) to allow a zone change of an approximately 67,738 square-foot (1.55 acres) site from R-2 (Limited-Multiple family Residential) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-3 (Multiple-family Residential) at 355 La Colina Drive and 338 to 358 East Beach Avenue. An Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report (EA-EIR-2016-44) has been prepared stating that the proposed project will have no adverse impact upon the environment, a copy of which is available for public review in the Planning Division office, fourth floor of City Hall and via email to asalazar1@cityofinglewood. org. 2.A public hearing to consider an application by Matt Budney, representing 7-Eleven, for Special Use Permit No. 2019-010 (SP-2019-010) to allow 1) an automobile service station and 2) the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption from a proposed convenience market on an approximately 23,100 square-foot, C-2 (General Commercial) zoned property at 1500-1502 North La Brea Avenue. A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2019-100) has been prepared stating that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a copy of which is available for public review in the Planning Division office of City Hall and via email at mfewell@ cityofinglewood.org. If you will require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 412-5280, One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. If you challenge the proposed amendment in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar onu este numero (310) 412-5280. In the event that this Planning Commission meeting is not held, or is concluded prior to a public hearing item being considered, the public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.

FREE Document Shredding and Donations Event

When: Where:

Saturday, September 28, 2019

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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

DRIVE THROUGH DROP OFF

Bring all of your non-working household appliances, computers, tablets, phones, TV's and any other electronic devices that you would like to get rid of. We will also accept gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and bicycles. NO FURNITURE ACCEPTED! *NOTE: Document shredding is limited to Inglewood Residents Only, ID IS REQUIRED (3 boxes or bags per car ONLY) Tax compliant donation receipts will be provided

For more information, please contact the City of Inglewood Public Works Department at (310) 412-5333.

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PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE

I HOPE HISPANIC VOTERS ARE NOT FOOLED BY

COMMUNITY SOUNDS OFF Do you think California/Inglewood police officers should be trained in de-escalating confrontations to avoid unnecessary police shootings?

TRUMP

When Trump stumped in New Mexico earlier this week boasting that he was highly re-electable to a number of Hispanic voters, he used language that drew criticism for putting a wall between nationality and ethnicity. Trump introduced Hispanic Advisor y Council member Steve Cortes – and asked him, “who do you like more, the countr y or the Hispanics?” “He says, the countr y,” the president said. Trump also said of Cortes, “He happens to be Hispanic, but I have never quite figured it out because he looks more like a WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) than I do.” As has been typical, the Republicans have remained mostly silent, but the awkward scene of which the president seems to be the master at creating, has drawn complaints from those who found his remarks offensive.. One Republican political consultant and outspoken Trump critic, Mike Madrid, called the remarks “troubling,” since Trump made “a caricature of what a Hispanic ‘looks like’” and drew “a distinction between Hispanics and true Americans.” Trump suggested that “Cortes must choose his true allegiance. Hispanics are demonstrably second-class citizens in the eyes of this president. These assertions are racist. The terms Hispanic and Latino both cover a wide range of people with multi-national origins, across different geographic regions and among

a broad number of dialects. Several official U.S. government documents acknowledge the difference, separating out a question of race from a question of Hispanic/non-Hispanic, including on census forms. In a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll, Trump’s approval rating among Hispanics stood at 25%, far below the 50% approval among whites Trump’s mixed message, choosing asking Cortes to choose his true allegiance, is an anti-immigrant and anti-Latino one that implies that folks who are Latino are not as loyal or not as proud to be Americans as white people. It is certainly possible that some Latino’s value loyalty and patriotism to the U.S. and their identity as Americans more highly. It seems that the president is tr ying to create a wall, (oops) dividing line, between national and ethnic identity -- particularly with the Hispanic population. Trump said, “[It’s] the hard working, light-skinned business owner is the good immigrant and the farm workers who pick all the food that we eat, and the construction workers who build all of the houses, those are sort of like the poor, bad immigrants.” I hope that my friends will realize that Trump’s remarks come after public outrage over the administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy that led to family separations and children being held in cages. Don’t be fooled by his mixed messages.

Keith Johnson April Fuller Aren’t the police trained to do that The fact that this is even a question anyway? That should be a universal lets me know it’s a serious problem. The obvious answer is yes. It’s hard to aspect of police training across the board and it’s stupid if it’s not. believe this isn’t already a thing. Maria Orosco We need to be willing to do whatever it takes in Inglewood to avoid unnecessary police shootings! If de-escalating confrontation training for the police could possibly be a solution to the problem, I’m all for it. Terrance Mathews. Why? They are fully equipped to do it already. It shows every time a non- minority person escapes a stand off with the police unscathed. The person has mental issues and needs help. Unfortunately, the police get amnesia whenever they’re in similar situations that involve people who are black or brown. They forget procedure and the person instantly becomes a target.

CALIFORNIA BANS STATE-SPONSORED

TRAVEL TO IOWA

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

California added an eleventh state to its travel blacklist on Friday,banning state-sponsored travel to Iowa over that state’s refusal to cover gender-transition surgeries under its Medicaid program. California attorney general Xavier Becerra announced the decision to add Iowa to the travel-ban list, which takes effect October 4 and means public employees and college students will not be able to travel to Iowa on the taxpayer’s dime. In May, Iowa governor Kim Reynolds signed a law blocking Medicaid from paying for genderreassignment surgeries despite the state Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this year in favor of charging taxpayers for the procedures. Gender identity is a protected characteristic under Iowa’s Civil Rights Act.

“The Iowa Legislature has reversed course on what was settled law under the Iowa Civil Rights Act, repealing protections for those seeking gender-affirming healthcare,” Becerra said in a statement. “California has taken an unambiguous stand against discrimination and government actions that would enable it.” California’s travel blacklist stems from a 2016 law allowing the Golden State to ban state travel to other U.S. states that roll back protections for LGBT citizens. Texas, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Kentucky are also on the list.

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PRESTIGIOUS

GRANT FOR MORRIS

BROWN

By Harmony Wortham

Historic HBCU Morris Brown College recently received a generous grant to hopefully keep it open long term after struggling financially for years. The purpose of the grant is to preserve and highlight stories relating to the black struggle for equality throughout the 20th century. According to @cbs46, Morris Brown College was a recent beneficiary of a $500,000 grant from the National Park Service on September 13. The National Park Service previously an-

GM STRIKE IMPACTS OVER 50 FACILITIES By AP

More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike Monday against General Motors Co., bringing more than 50 factories and parts warehouses to a standstill in the union’s first walkout against the nation’s top automaker in more than a decade. Workers left factories and formed picket lines shortly after midnight in the dispute over a new four-year contract. The union’s top negotiator said in a letter to GM that the strike could have been averted had

the company made its latest offer sooner. The letter, dated Sunday, suggests that the company and union are not as far apart as the rhetoric leading up to the strike had indicated. Negotiations resumed Monday in Detroit after breaking off during the weekend.

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nounced that more than $12 million in African American Civil Rights grants would be used to fund projects across 17 states. Morris Brown, a Historical Black College located in Atlanta, is one of only two grant recipients in Georgia. Morris Brown College was founded in 1881 by African Americans affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church and named to honor the denomination’s second bishop, Morris Brown. The AME Church sent missionaries to the South following the American Civil War. They founded churches where hundreds of thousands of freedmen joined new congregations of the first independent black denomination in the United States. On January 5, 1881, the North Georgia Annual Conference of the AME Church passed a resolution to establish an educational institution in Atlanta for the moral, spiritual, and intellectual growth of black children. The school

formally opened its doors on October 15, 1885, with 107 students and nine teachers. Morris Brown was the first educational institution in Georgia to be owned and operated in-

But union spokesman Brian Rothenberg said the two sides have come to terms on only 2% of the contract. “We’ve got 98% to go,” he said Monday. Asked about the possibility of federal mediation, President Trump said it’s possible if the company and union want it. “Hopefully they’ll be able to work out the GM strike quickly,” Trump said before leaving the White House for New Mexico. “Hopefully, they’re going to work it out quickly and solidly.” Wall Street did not like seeing the union picketers. GM shares fell 4.2% on Monday to $37.21. On the picket line Monday at GM’s transmission plant in Toledo, Ohio, workers who said they have been with the company for more than 30 years were concerned for younger colleagues who make less money under GM’s two-tier wage scale and have fewer benefits.

got families to support.” Kane said GM workers gave up pay raises and made other concessions to keep GM afloat during its 2009 trip through bankruptcy protection. “Now it’s their turn to pay us back,” he said. “That was the promise they gave.” GM issued a statement saying it wants to reach a deal that builds a strong future for workers and the business. The automaker said Sunday that it offered pay raises and $7 billion worth of U.S. factory investments resulting in 5,400 new positions, a minority of which would be filled by existing employees. GM would not give a precise number. The company also said it offered higher profit sharing, “nationally leading” health benefits and an $8,000 payment to each worker upon ratification. Before the talks broke off, GM offered new products to replace work at two of four U.S. factories that it intends to close. The company pledged to build a new all-electric pickup truck at a factory in Detroit, according to a person who was not authorized to disclose details of the negotiations and spoke on condition of anonymity. The automaker also offered to open an electric vehicle battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio, where it has a huge factory that has already stopped making cars and will be closed. The new factory would be in addition to a proposal to make electric vehicles for a company called Workhorse, the person said. The strike shut down 33 manufacturing plants in nine states across the U.S., as well as 22 parts distribution warehouses. It’s the first national strike by the union since a twoday walkout in 2007 that had little effect on the company.

Paul Kane of South Lyon, Mich., a 42-year GM employee, said much of what the union is fighting for would not affect him. “It’s not right when you’re working next to someone, doing the same job and they’re making a lot more money,” he said, adding that his lower-paid colleagues “should be the making the same as me. They’ve

dependently by Blacks. The college enrolled many students from poor backgrounds for over 100 years. Fountain Hall is a historic building on Morris Brown’s campus and its oldest surviving building. Having been built in 1812. It is named

after Bishop William A. Fountain, a former Georgia bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME.) In 2002, Morris Brown lost its accreditation, followed by impending foreclosure in 2012. Morris Brown is currently not accredited, but administrators hope to become eligible again by October 2020. In June 2019, the college leadership announced they are seeking accreditation through the Transactional Association of Christian Colleges and Schools within 12 to 18 months. If Morris Brown becomes an official candidate for accreditation, the U.S. federal government will allow Morris Brown students to receive financial aid, thus enabling the college to become fully functional again. If they receive accreditation or not, the college and land should be preserved as part of history. It’s a prominent location for the civil rights movement and a national treasure. It should be protected at all costs.

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Unions representing more than 80,000 Kaiser Permanente workers said their members will participate in a weeklong strike starting Oct. 14 to protest the company’s labor practices. The healthcare giant’s workers will strike in California and five other states as well as the District of Columbia, the unions said. The strike will affect employees with jobs as optometrists, a variety of technicians, clinical laboratory scientists, housekeepers and hundreds of other positions — largely those who are not doctors, registered nurses or mental health workers. A coalition of Kaiser Permanente unions announced the move in a news release Monday. With more than 80,000 workers, the October strike would be one of the biggest since 185,000 Teamsters went on strike at United Parcel Service in 1997, the coalition said. Contracts expired at the end of September 2018, and unrest escalated in July when talks between the coalition and Kaiser stalled. Unions said they would take steps toward a potential strike. Kaiser employees and families marched through Oakland on Labor Day.

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EYE ON THE CITY

HISPANIC HERITAGE

GEORGE DOTSON

ALEX PADILLA

JAMES BUTTS

cities of the South Bay, appealed to the City of Inglewood for a loan. The only public comment came from Erick Holly who congratulated the city on a hugely successful Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The council members, individually and collectively congratulated the Inglewood staff for organizing and delivering the festival. They also commended the staff for their economic development plan and the city’s budget. Member Dotson invited the community to the grand reopening of the tennis courts at Ed Vincent Park Early in this week’s city coun- on September 22 at 11 am. Member Padilla noted the city’s cil meeting citizens were treated to a comprehensive presentation of Inglewood’s Strategic Plan for Economic Development as well as another presentation by City Manager Artie Fields of the City of Inglewood Recommended Fiscal Year 2019-20 Consolidated Budget. The budget report was augmented by a detailed presentation of the city’s income and expenses. The council approved an Advanced Funds Agreement with Thomas Safran and Associates in the amount of $88,255 to cover the cost of environmental review services required for Phase I of the CEQA documents associated with a proposed mixed use development in Downtown Inglewood; another agreement to prepare the Phase I CEQA environmental documents and adopted a resolution amending the budget for the deposit of an additional $88,255. Council approved an Agreement with Myers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson, PC (“Myers Nave”) for broad ranging legal advice, guidance and representation. (General Fund) Council approved an Advance Funds Agreement with East Beach Inglewood, LLC and Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 17-275 with Reyes Electrical Contractor, Inc. The council approved a reallocation of $200,000 in HOME funds for the Homeless Tenant-Base Rental Assistance Program. The council adopted the Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 20192020. (Introduced on September 10, 2019) Initiative by Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., recommending authorization to grant funds to South Bay Cities Council of Governments for the Implementation of the Fiber Optic Network Program was approved by the council. The measure calls for grant reimbursable fee funding to South Bay Cities Council of Governments in the amount of $800,000 for the implementation of a Fiber Optic Fee Program. Mayor Butts noted with a smile that the, mostly affluent

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financial progress citing the near bankruptcy eight years ago and now in a sound financial position with a $91,000 surplus. He extended additional accolades to those who helped to organize the Hispanic Heritage Festival and thanked the community for their support. He also invited the community to support the Inglewood chamber’s police and fire appreciation luncheon on Thursday. Member Morales also put the city’s positive financial position in perspective. He noted how the city faced employment layoffs and the total staff dwindled to 622 but has now rebounded to about 750 staff members.

Member Franklin offered a broad commendation to the city staff and others who contribute to the quality of life in the City of Inglewood for its residents and businesses. He also thanked the Inglewood Library for their fundraiser. Mayor Butts always has the last word. He acknowledged the elected officials who came out to the Hispanic Heritage Festival and Senator Bradford who attended this week’s city council meeting. He offered special recognition to his council colleague, Member Padilla, for his most recent event for his ongoing efforts to bring the community together. The mayor wanted to stress the point that even though property values have increased an average of 25%, property taxes cannot increase greater than two percent each year unless the property is sold or refinanced. His last word pertained to the city’s fiscal health. He noted that in five of Inglewood’s last six years we have had a financial surplus and have made certain decisions to spend more, including the Senior Center for example. He stated the City of Inglewood is more liquid than any other city rated by our bonding agency and that the city could operate for six months without any new revenue and no other city can make that claim. Meeting adjourned! Note: there was no mention that this week the nation celebrated National Cheeseburger Day and National Guacamole Day! Please enjoy the photograph below of IPD Sgt. Manny Hackett performing international relations duties at Randy’s Donuts and those taken at the Hispanic Heritage Festival, captured by

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CA TARGETS E-CIGARETTES VACCINES, GUNS, HOUSING, POLICE SHOOTINGS AMONG By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that the state will ramp up its efforts to regulate electronic cigarettes — known as e-cigarettes or vapes — with new health-warning standards, a $20 million campaign to raise awareness about the products’ harmful health effects, and increased enforcement of counterfeit flavored products sold on the black market. The move comes amid growing national concern over the dangers of electronic cigarettes, which heat liquids to produce an aerosol that is inhaled. The liquids often contain nicotine; some contain THC or CBD, which are derived from marijuana plants. Nearly 400 cases of lung illnesses across 36 states have been linked to vaping, according to data issued last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least six deaths have been linked to e-cigarette products in California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota and Oregon. Political leaders at all levels of government have faced increased demands for action as the news of vaping-related illnesses has spread, and the federal government is considering a nationwide ban. But there is still little information about the cause of the illnesses. Government efforts to respond at the state and local level have been a patchwork effort, and it remains unclear how effective regulatory action will be. In June, San Francisco became the first city in the country to ban the sale

of e-cigarettes, citing the rising rates of nicotine addiction among teenagers. As e-cigarettes have become more popular, so too have counterfeit products that are made in unregulated settings and are suspected to be behind many of the vaping-related illnesses. There has been at least one death in California linked to vaping, according to the governor’s office, along with 63 instances of respiratory ailments. Newsom indicated he would have liked to go further in his actions against vaping products during remarks in Sacramento on Monday. But he said it did

not appear he could instate an outright ban on e-cigarette products without legislative action. “The fact is, they should be banned,” he said. “I would like to see that bill on my desk and I would like to sign a bill to eliminate the legal use of flavored ecigarettes.” Newsom said his administration was investigating the extent to which it can raise taxes on e-cigarette products through executive authority, to bring the tax up to parity with traditional tobacco products. Nick Maduros, the director of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, said he had been directed by the governor to seek a certification process for e-cigarette products similar to one for tobacco. (California does not regulate e-cigarettes the same way as traditional cigarettes and there is no certification process for products that are made safely.) “In the absence of any substantive bills to sign in this space we believe it is appropriate for us to take executive action on this matter,” Mr. Newsom said. “We want to see how far we can go in this endeavor.” Newsom,applauded the Trump administration’s announcement to ban the sale of flavored e-cigaretttes but said political leaders across the country should also pursue their own actions. More than 80 percent of California high school students who use tobacco use e-cigarettes, according to data provided by the governor’s office, and nearly 90 percent of those students are using

flavored products. But while the dangers of e-cigarettes to public health have received attention in recent months, the products are seen by some as an important tool to help longtime adult smokers quit traditional cigarettes, said Dr. Steven A. Schroeder, a professor of health at the University of California, San Francisco. Doing away with flavored e-liquids altogether would decrease the number of children who use them, but it may also push adults back to traditional cigarettes, he said.

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PENDING LEGISLATIVE MEASURES

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Publisher

California state lawmakers have just two weeks remaining in their session to sort through hundreds of bills, some addressing volatile topics such as vaccinating children and shootings by police. The session that began in January will end Sept. 13 after lawmakers pile bills on the desk of freshman Gov. Gavin Newsom. He’ll have until mid-October to approve or veto the legislation. Here are a few bills under consideration. HOUSING - Most of the big ideas intended to ease California’s housing crisis failed to pass this year. But a remaining measure from Democratic Assemblyman David Chiu would cap annual rent increases at 7% plus inflation. The cap would expire in 2023 and would not apply to landlords leasing fewer than 10 single-family homes or to properties built in the past decade. Assembly Bill 1482 was sent Friday to the Senate Rules Committee, indicating negotiations are still underway. GIG ECONOMY - California could force companies like Uber and Lyft to treat their drivers like employees, guaranteeing them minimum wage, workers compensation and other protections. The proposal would be the nation’s strictest on worker classification, potentially setting a precedent for other states. Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, a Democrat, says her measure would protect workers. But companies say workers want to be independent because it gives them flexibility. The companies are trying to negotiate with Newsom and unions over a separate bill with different requirements for gig companies. Uber, Lyft and DoorDash are threatening to spend at least $90 million on a California ballot measure if they can’t make a deal. Assembly Bill 5 is now before the Senate. POLICE USE OF FORCE -Newsom has already signed a law allowing police to use deadly force only when it is necessary to prevent death or serious

injury. A companion bill supported by law enforcement would require training for officers in de-escalating confrontations. Advocates say the combination would give California the most sweeping response to public outrage over police shootings. SB230 is awaiting consideration in the Assembly and would have to return to the Senate for final action. COLLEGE ATHLETICS - Potential landmark legislation would allow athletes at state colleges and universities to profit from the use of their names, likenesses and images. The bill stops short of paying players a salary, but it would let them hire an agent and accept paid endorsements. Schools oppose the bill after NCAA President Mark Emmert warned that such a law could prevent California schools from competing for national championships. NCAA rules bar payments to student athletes. Senate Bill 206 has cleared the Senate and is awaiting Assembly action. PRIVACY - California passed a law last year that forces companies to tell consumers what data they collect about them and allows consumers to refuse to let that data be sold. Lawmakers are considering several amendments before the law goes into effect on Jan. 1, including an exemption for employers collecting data about employees. Those new bills have passed the Assembly and are awaiting action in the Senate. FIREARMS - One proposal would limit sales of the type of rifle used in recent shootings at a Poway synagogue and a Gilroy food festival to one a month for adults and bar sales to anyone under 21. A “red flag” effort would let employers and co-workers seek gun-violence restraining orders from judges if someone poses a significant danger of harm and if less restrictive alternatives have been ineffective. The restraining order would require the subject to surrender their firearms.

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