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Inglewood– the new capital of the LA Clippers

Third from left, Inglewood May James T. Butts, Jr. is joined by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Clips star players Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, and Inglewood City Council Members and the ground breaking ceremony for the team new home arena in Inglewood, the Intuit Dome. (Clippers/Photo) By Brea Mitchell, Staff Writer

September 17 was a day of celebration in Inglewood, as construction of the LA Clippers’ new 18,000-seat arena has officially broken ground near SoFi Stadium. Friday’s event celebrating the NBA team’s big-time move to Inglewood consisted of live music, a digital sneak peek of the finished product– which is set to be complete by the 2024-2025 NBA season, and VIP speakers such as Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer, head coach Tyronn Lue, and Inglewood Mayor James Butts. “You all, fans and players together, you deserve the ultimate home court. It doesn’t feel like home court sometimes in our building, today. But you’re going to have it here in Inglewood,” said Ballmer to the zealous audience. Ballmer also announced his partnership with Intuit Inc., a financial software company that also makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mint. The 23-year partnership makes Intuit the exclusive naming rights partner of the “Intuit Dome”, home of the Los Angeles Clippers. According to a statement released by the LA Clippers, the Intuit Dome will

become a hub for programs that power economic prosperity and benefit the Inglewood community. “When we began the search for a partner for the LA Clippers and our new dome, we looked for one that shares our passion for technology, the pursuit of innovation, and our

commitment to customers, fans, and the community,” said Ballmer. Intuit has already committed to contributing $1 million over the next three years to underserved school districts that are part of their Prosperity Hub School District program, which is Intuit’s financial literacy initiative

geared toward young scholars. Intuit is currently working to expand the program in the Los Angeles area. Intuit is also committed to providing taxpayer assistance events, which will help families in the area to prepare and file taxes, free of charge, during tax season. Additionally, Intuit will host educational events for local business owners and entrepreneurs. The LA Clippers and Intuit partnership will bring the city of Inglewood an estimated $260 million in annual economic activity.

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Opinion: How You Can Help Your Kid Readjust to In-Person Schooling

Dr. Lenore Tate | Special to California Black Media Partners

Our children are our most precious resource. They hold in their hands the future of our community, our state, and our nation. Likewise, we must hold them, too, under our protective guidance as we shape them into responsible and caring adults. Now, that most of our students have returned to school after an unusual, unpredictable and challenging 18 months due to COVID-19, many of our children are experiencing emotional upheavals due to – or exacerbated by -the pandemic. It is going to take some work to get children used to the stability, structure and predictability after more

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than a year of remote learning, disrupted schedules, isolation, little-to-no contact with peers and missed milestones. Some of our children and their families have experienced food insecurity, income losses, illness and death due to COVID or related traumas. These factors and many more have contributed to rising rates of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, decreased motivation, irritability, and an overall loss of learning. As the school year begins, it is important to remember that each child is unique, and each one will experience their transition back to school differently. According to the American Psychological Association (2021), 81 % of Gen Z teens (those between the ages of 13-17) have experienced intense stress associated with academic learning due to the COVID-19 crisis. Rates of depression and anxiety in African American youth have increased also. Rates of suicidal ideation are climbing among Black youth as well but remains highest among LGBTQ+ youth across racial categories. Moreover, in September 2020, over half of 11-17-yearolds reported having thoughts of suicide or self-harm. Children experience stress differently than adults. Usually, stress resolves itself within weeks for most youth. For others, though, the stress may turn into anxiety and influence the child’s thoughts and behavior. Here are some things to look for: changes in mood (irritability, hopelessness, frequent conflicts), changes in behavior (little time with friends, increase in video chatting or texting), loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, difficulty falling or staying asleep, and/or a change in appearance (personal hygiene). Over time, if our kids are not able to relax and de-stress, their bodies may also react with headaches, stomach aches, rapid heart rates, and an overall feeling of unwellness. So, what can you as a parent do to help your child? Here are some recommendations. 1.Get organized and plan for the school day. 2.Talk with your student about any concerns that they may have returning

to school. Even if school has started, ask and listen to how the school days have progressed. 3.Try reaching out to another parent if your child is having difficulty making new friends. Plan a playdate or hangout time. 4.Have a consistent and reliable schedule for waking up, going to bed, and for meals. 5.Talk to your child about what they have to look forward to whether it’s the next school day or the end of the week.

6.Listen to your students concerns and do not dismiss what you hear. Try to validate their experiences whether you can relate to them or not. 7.Please follow CDC guidelines as well as your school district’s policies for staying safe in order to decrease the spread of COVID and its variants. 8.Practice meditation. Just being still and quiet for three minutes will help to protect ourselves from stress, anxiety Continued on page 7

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EYE ON THE CITY AROUND THE CITY A Message from County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres GEORGE DOTSON

Dear Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Staff, Students, Families and Community: In our continued commitment to serving our community and providing current information, we have some important updates in this week’s message. Hispanic Heritage Month Our District is proud to join the nation as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month beginning September 15, 2021 - October 15, 2021. Hispanic Heritage month is dedicated to the many contributions that Hispanics and Latinos have made throughout history and still continue to make today. It traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latin Americans and acknowledges deeply rooted heritage

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throughout various Latin American countries. It is celebrated in a variety of ways, including, concerts, parades, food fairs, art exhibitions that highlight Latin heroes and more! Please join us as we share a series of Hispanic and Latin American heroes within our weekly newsletter and on social media throughout the month of September and October. Student Advisory Council Our District recently announced that we are in the process of forming a County Administrator’s Student Advisory Council, where the purpose is to elevate student voices, by providing them with opportunities to share their feedback, insight and ideas with District leadership and external stakeholders. We want to increase students’ involvement in critical conversations so that they can provide useful and actionable feedback to improve experiences for our students. Topics during the Student Advisory Council may include, but are not limited to, equity, social justice, instructional strategies and supports, social and emotional wellbeing, and extracurricular activities. For additional information about the Student Advisory Council, including eligibility requirements, please click here. Students should submit their applications no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 30th. YMCA Launch

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In our continued partnership with the Westchester YMCA, our District is launching a free Afterschool Recreational Enrichment Program for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten (TK/K) students at all IUSD elementary schools. In addition, they are also launching a free Afterschool Teen Drop-in Program at Morningside, City Honors and Inglewood High School. Both programs begin on September 20, 2021 and will only operate on school days. Please submit application as space may be limited. To enroll your child in the TK/K Afterschool Recreational Enrichment program or the Afterschool Teen Dropin Program, please click here. To access the informational flyer for the TK/K program, please click here. To access the informational flyer for the high school program, please click here. P-EBT Parent Workshop The IUSD Parent and Family Resource Center is hosting a virtual meeting to discuss P-EBT benefits on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The first session will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and the second session will take place from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parents/Guardians and families will have an opportunity to learn more about eligibility requirements, how they can receive more funds for groceries, access healthy meals, and more. For more information, contact IUSD Parent

Center at 310-419-2788. Please click here to access the informational flyer, including zoom login details. Spanish interpretation will be available. To learn more about P-EBT benefits, please click here. Health and Safety Vaccination Clinics Students ages 12 and older, family members of Inglewood Unified School District students, and community members are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at our schoolbased community vaccination centers. COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at school sites have begun and each site will be on a rotating schedule, hosting two vaccine clinics per site. The second round of vaccine clinics are as follows: •Bennett-Kew P-8 on September 20, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. •Payne P-8 STEAM Academy on September 21, 2021 from 4:00 pm. 6:00 p.m. •Centinela TK-8 Elementary on September 22, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. •Child Development Center (CDC) on September 23, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. For questions regarding the Vaccine Program, please contact Project Coordinator, Marvin Lawton, at (310) Continued on page 8

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Rams’ Andrew Whitworth launches ‘Big Whit Homes for LA Families’ – supporting Los Angeles and Louisiana families By Brea Mitchell, Staff Writer

Rams offensive tackle and team captain Andrew Whitworth has launched a season-long program that will support families in both Los Angeles and Louisiana who suffer from housing insecurity. After each home game at SoFi Stadium during the 2021 NFL season, the former LSU Tiger and fourtime Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee will donate $20,000 to help repair homes in Louisiana and provide homes for Los Angelenos who are facing housing insecurity. “Big Whit Homes for LA Families” is partnering with four separate nonprofit organizations– St. Joseph Center, LA Family Housing, Habitat for Humanity, and Rebuilding Together. Whitworth’s game-day donations will go toward helping Los Angeles residents pay for rent, groceries, down payments for homes, and will also furnish homes. In Whitworth’s home state of Louisiana, donations toward

Rebuilding Together will further help repair homes that were damaged by Hurricane Ida, returning them to livable conditions. When it comes to giving back to communities, it’s a priority that Whitworth has always taken seriously. And he’s also teaching his own kids the importance of such initiatives. “My family and I participated in United Way’s HomeWalk in 2019, and through that experience, our kids had an opportunity to learn more about the humanitarian crisis of housing insecurity,” said Whitworth. “The following Christmas, my wife Melissa and I gave the kids a chance to help decide how we as a family could make a difference, and the kids said they wanted to help people struggling with homelessness, which was so rewarding to hear as a parent. Being able to come together as a family and bless other families was incredibly meaningful and we continued the holiday initiative last year. This year, we are excited to make it a season-long initiative and

broaden our impact in both our home state of Louisiana and our new home of Los Angeles.” Since joining the Rams in 2017, Andrew Whitworth has consistently been at the forefront of charitable causes throughout the city. Over the past two years, Whitworth has donated $250,000 to the Los Angeles Food Bank, $230,000 to social justice nonprofit organizations, and $50,000 in support of an Inglewood Blackowned business that was in jeopardy during the pandemic.

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Sports & Entertainment Rams return home undefeated, gearing up for Tampa Bay matchup at SoFi Stadium

By Brea Mitchell, Staff Writer

After a Week 2 victory against the Indianapolis Colts, the Rams return home with a 2-0 record. Striving to maintain the winning rhythm in Week 3 of the NFL season, their sights are now set on the reigning Super Bowl champions, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers also have two wins under their belt headed into the third week of the season, having already defeated the Cowboys and the Falcons. But this Los Angeles-Tampa Bay matchup has been predicted to be one of the best early-season games of the year, and according to Tipico, the Rams are slightly favored to take the win, but only because the Rams will be the home team. As always, health will be a key factor. Rams running back Darrell Henderson has a status of “questionable” for this Sunday. He left last week’s game with a rib injury, but according to Rams head coach Sean McVay, the team is hopeful that Henderson will be active

in practice leading up to Sunday, and cleared to play. Adding to the injury list, Rams linebacker Justin Lawler broke his hand last week against the Colts. The

Rams were already lacking depth at the linebacker position, meaning Lawler’s potential absence could be noticeably detrimental. But as of Monday, his status is also listed as “questionable”.

It will also be a battle of two fiery quarterbacks. Tom Brady– simply because he’s Tom Brady. But also, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been turning heads in the opening weeks of the season. After dominating the Bears in Week 1, he secured a tight win in Week 2 against the Colts. Stafford led the Rams on two late scoring drives and, after Matt Gay’s tiebreaking 38-yard field goal, pulled out a win. Stafford and wide receiver Cooper Kupp have been consistently in sync, which will hopefully continue against the Buccaneers. Against the Colts, Kupp caught nine passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Many have predicted this Rams-Buccaneers showdown to be a “Super Bowl preview”. And ironically, the matchup will even take place at the same location as the upcoming 2022 Super Bowl, SoFi Stadium.

Chargers facing a tough road ahead By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

Anthony Lynn had two losing seasons as Chargers head coach and got canned. He went 9-7, 12-4, 5-11 and 7-9 with a rookie quarterback before replaced by the wiz kid, 38- year old defensive master mind Brandon Staley. That rookie quarterback that Staley inherited is the face of the organization, an absolute superstar whose emergence has elevated the expectations of the Chargers and ignited intrigue from that morbid fanbase. It is way too early in Staley’s rookie campaign as head coach the evaluate his future, but it will be measured against Lynn’s documented shortcomings that led to his ouster. I am sure Charger fans don’t need to be reminded of the so many close but no cigar games of yester year. Mounting leads, only to squander them because of a leaky defense. Staley’s job is to fix the defense and nurture the golden child Justin Herbert who ultimately is the replacement for fringe Hall of Fame candidate Philip Rivers. Two games in and here are the facts. After an opening season road win against a Washington team that no one has going back to the post season and then failing at home to a Cowboys squad that was down so many players it would have equated to a unit, it

might be time to be a bit concerned. Make no bones about it, this is a talented football team with the only real question mark being the rushing attack. So far so good for Staley on the defensive side, only allowing 16 points against hapless Washington and then containing the explosive Dak Prescott and the Cowboys to just 20 points are indeed very good signs. However, I am worried about Joe Lombardi, the offensive coordinator. Scoring a measly 37 points in two and, especially against a Cowboys defense that every opponent will want on the field as long as possible is not acceptable. This team was 9th in the

league averaging 24 points per game in 2020. So far they are down to 18.5. Receiver Keenan Allen recorded yet another 100 yard catching game and Mike Williams is playing like a man who wants a big contract next season. “You got a young stallion at quarterback that I absolutely love to death,” said Lynn. “Great, great, young man. I think his intangibles are even better than his talent.” Lynn is the offensive coordinator the Detroit Lions which is averaging 25 points per game so far. The Chargers go to Arrowhead Stadium this week for a division match-up with the Chiefs and then come back home to host their rival Las

Vegas Raiders. “We have 15 more weeks. We’ve got 15 more opportunities to play football and we got another game on Sunday against a really good opponent. So, we’ve got to watch the film. We can be salty about it for a couple of hours, but it’s time to be back to work,” said Herbert “Mike Williams has really stepped up, and he’s one of those guys that you really trust out there. He knows what he’s doing. You know, he’s just so athletic and able to make so many great plays. One of those guys that you really trust when he’s out there.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION COVID-19 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS Due to the existing COVID-19 health emergency and the social distancing measures currently in effect, and pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20((https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N29-20-EO.pdf)), please note that members of the public will only be allowed to observe and address the Planning Commission Meeting of October 6, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. by video and other means, as follows:

e.Establish Design Guidelines for the TOD Plans. Note: R-1 and R-2 properties will not be effected. Westchester/Veterans TOD Plan Area

Written Public Comments: Members of the public can submit comments electronically for consideration by the Inglewood Planning Commission by sending them to the Case Planner indicated below. To ensure distribution to the Commissioners prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 12:00 P.M. the day of the meeting, and in the body of the email, please identify meeting date and subject matter. Comments received after 12:00 P.M. on day of meeting will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Contact the Planning Division at 310-412-5230 with any questions. In Person: The Library Lecture Hall (located adjacent to the Main Library at 101 Manchester Boulevard) will be open to provide members of the public with an opportunity to address the Planning Commission on Agenda Items. Viewing and Listening to the Meeting without Making Public Comments: On Spectrum Cable Local Channel 35 with audio and limited video. Please check with your cable provider for details. Accessibility: If you will require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Planning Division Office at (310) 412-5230, One Manchester Boulevard, 4th Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. The Planning Commission of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold public hearings on October 6, 2021 at the hour of 7:00 p.m., to consider the following:

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1.A public hearing to consider an application by Brian Massie, representing the Owner, for Special Use Permit No. 2021-009 (SP-2021-009) to allow: 1) the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on-site consumption; 2) live entertainment; and 3) alternative modes of transportation for an outdoor event space located on the rooftop of an existing six-story, mixed-use building on an approximately 23,200 square-foot, H-C (TOD-Historic Core) zoned property at 336 East Hillcrest Boulevard and legally described as Lot 1 of Tract No. 649 (AIN 4021-023-001). A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2021-106) 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 first floor lobby of City Hall and via email to mfewell@cityofinglewood.org. 2.A public hearing to consider an application by Hao Shen, representing the Owner, for Special Use Permit No. 2021-010 (SP-2021-010) to allow a hair salon within 300 feet of a similar use, on an approximately 30,940 square-foot, C-2(General Commercial) zoned property at 3111 West Century Boulevard and legally described as the South 216 feet of Lots 166, 167 and the remaining portions of Lot 168 of Tract No. 16139(4025-017-023). A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2021-090) 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 first floor lobby of City Hall and via email to al-martell@cityofinglewood.org. 3.A public hearing to consider an application by Tallulah Marcelin, representing the Owner, for Special Use Permit No. 2021-011 (SP-2021-011) to allow a barbershop within 300 feet of a similar use, on an approximately 7,878 square-foot, C-2(General Commercial) zoned property at 2218 West 79th Street and legally described as Lot 196 of Tract No. 10160(4010-020-018). A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2021-093) 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 first floor lobby of City Hall and via email to asalazar1@cityofinglewood.org. 4.A continued public hearing to consider items associated with the Draft Westchester/Veterans and Crenshaw/Imperial Transit Oriented Development Plans (TOD Plans) and Design Guidelines including the following: a.Environmental Impact Report EA-EIR-2021-066 (EA-EIR-2021-066) to assess the proposed TOD Plans effects to the environment and community; and b.General Plan Amendment No. 2021-001 (GPA-2021-001) to modify the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the Inglewood General Plan for the TOD Plans; and c.Zone Change No. 2021-001 (ZC-2021-001) to establish Zoning Designations contained within the TOD Plans; and d.Zoning Code Amendment No. 2021-004 (ZCA-2021-004) to Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code to establish regulations for the TOD Plans; and

An Environmental Impact Report and Westchester/Veterans and Crenshaw/ Imperial Transit Oriented Development Plans have been prepared, a copy of which is available for public review in the 1st Floor Lobby of City Hall or via email request to bmccrumby@cityofinglewood.org. Hearing materials will be available 72 hours before the meeting at https:// www.cityofinglewood.org/AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-4 and in the 1st Floor Lobby of City Hall during regular business hours. All persons interested may appear before the Planning Commission and be heard with reference to these matters. The Planning Commission will be asked to make a determination regarding the public hearing items. In making a determination for the public hearing items they must also make an environmental determination for the agenda items. If you challenge the aforementioned public hearings in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In the event that the Planning Commission Meeting of October 6, 2021 is not held, or is concluded prior to a public hearing agenda item being considered, the public hearings will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. “Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar a este numero (310) 412-5230.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2021201848 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2021195836 The following Person is doing business as:

TAILS 666 W. 3RD Street San Pedro, CA 90731

Trex Express Hauling 309 E. Hillcrest Blvd., 351 Inglewood, CA 90301

Registered Owner(s): TAILS LLC, 666 W. 3RD Street, San Pedro, CA 90731

Registered Owner(s): Trex Express Hauling, 309 E. Hillcrest Blvd., 305, Inglewood, CA 90301

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 9, 2021.

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 01, 2021.

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 9, 2021.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 01, 2021.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 2021 IT0042230120020169 Inglewood Today

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The City of Inglewood Housing Protection Department was established in May of 2020, and is responsible for monitoring and enforcing the City’s rent regulations and just cause eviction protections. The Department’s initial launch date for the program begins on October 1, 2021, with registration commencing in January 2022. The Inglewood City Council has waived the fee for all residential units registered between January 7, 2022 through March 31, 2022. The City Council created the Department to assist its residents, both landlords and tenants, and we are here to help!! For any resident who has questions or concerns regarding rent increases and eviction procedures and protections, you are urged to contact the City of Inglewood Housing Protection Department at 310-412-4330 or housingprotection@cityofinglewood.org.

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and depression upon waking up, at dinner or before bed. Finally, we all must recognize the additional pressure placed on many of our students during the Black Lives Matter movement. We must continue to actively advocate, support, empathize and listen to our children as they develop tools needed to face the challenges of life today. Remember to keep the lines of communication open and reach out to a trusted expert such as your pediatrician or family care doctor. Some licensed psychologists, including myself, offer screenings for depression, anxiety, hopelessness, stress, etc. as well as treatment with effective tools and strategies for success

are available. About the Author Lenore A. Tate, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Sacramento, California. She has previously worked as Principal Consultant to the California Assembly and Senate Health Committees as well as the Senate Office of Research. Dr. Tate has also served as a university professor in Texas, Arizona and California. She specializes in neuropsychology, geriatrics and behavioral health. For further information, see www.Lenoretate.com. Call her at 916-947-8070 or email at: DRTATE20@gmail.com.

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Gov. Newsom Directs Nearly $138 Million to Local Fire Prevention

Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration, through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (Cal Fire), has directed nearly $137 million in funding to local fire prevention. Newsom approved $123 million of that funding in April for the Fire Prevention Grant Program, while the additional $14.8 million is being repurposed from grants from Cal Fire’s budget last year. These funds have been allocated to 105 local fire prevention programs in communities across California. “California and the western U.S. are facing an unparalleled risk of catastrophic wildfire in this new climate reality. That’s why @CAL_FIRE is directing nearly $138 million in grants

to protect and build resilience in local communities,” Newsom tweeted. Last year, Newsom cut roughly $150 million from Cal Fire’s budget. According to Cal Fire, California’s wildfire crisis has burned about 1,968,326 acres, damaged or destroyed 3,050 structures and caused one confirmed fatality. Newsom and others have claimed that climate change is contributing to the wildfires. “These grants will further our work to tackle California’s forest health and wildfire crisis, funding communitybased projects that build resilience to protect lives and property,” Newsom said in a statement last week. Newsom also claimed that California is a leader on the national stage in the global fight against climate change. He made that statement last weekend when President Biden visited California to support him before the recall election Tuesday. “California is leading the nation with bold solutions to protect people and the environment, and the BidenHarris Administration is proposing transformative investments to take on this existential crisis. With their dedicated partnership, we will continue to scale up our forest health and wildfire resilience efforts and ensure our communities recovering from wildfires have the support they need,” he said.

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912-9164 or vaccines@inglewoodusd. com. Please click here to access additional information regarding the vaccination clinics schedule, COVID-19 testing and more! For questions regarding the COVID-19 Testing Program, please contact Project Coordinator, Jenny Fuentes, at (213) 476-3667 or submit an email to COVIDTaskForce@ inglewoodusd.com. October is College and Career Readiness Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month I am pleased to share with you that IUSD passed two resolutions during the September 15th Board Meeting proclaiming October as College and Career Readiness Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. College and Career Readiness Awareness Month We set high standards and expectations for all of our students’ futures and give them the necessary tools to choose either postsecondary college and career opportunities. Our schools will continue to provide innovative programs, such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career pathways, dual enrollment, and Career Technical Education (CTE). To promote college and career readiness, we ask that you wear a t-shirt from a university or college to promote higher education on Wednesdays throughout October.

Feel free to take a picture and post on social media using the hashtag: #IUSDCollegeShirtWednesdays. We also invite students to participate in a variety of activities listed here. Online action required: Click here to view the resolution. Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month. As part of our wellness initiative, the district passed a resolution raising awareness regarding one of the leading causes of death in women in the United States: breast cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. I encourage staff and students to honor survivors of breast cancer, those being treated and those who have lost their lives as a result of this disease by participating in a variety of activities throughout the month of October listed here. Please take a picture of yourself participating in these activities and share on social media using the hashtag: #IUSDPinktober. Online action required: Click here to view the resolution. Thank you staff, parents, students, and community members for your ongoing support and commitment to the success of our district. #WeAreInglewoodUnified Sincerely, Erika F. Torres, Ed.D., MSW County Administrator

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