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By Eloy Morales, Inglewood City Councilman

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th through October 15th, in order to honor the many contributions and achievements that Hispanic Americans brought to our Country and Culture. When I was younger, I always pointed out Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and Sonia Sotomayor to name a few. Each person I named has broken barriers and made sacrifices that have made it easier for the rest of us to succeed. It will always be important to recognize what Cesar Chavez did to protect farmworkers that had little resources to change their own environment, as well as the challenging professional climb that Justice Sotomayor had to overcome in order to reach the Supreme Court. We all understand the many obstacles both endured in order to change our country for the better. Now, I look to also celebrate the many families that are living the Latino experience. Many Latino immigrants are raising their families here, in a country that has given them the opportunity to do so. For that privilege, they work hard at every job you see around you; from cleaning the boardrooms, to sitting in the CEO chair of those same boardrooms. As a proud son of Immigrant parents, I owe every privilege I have to my parents that worked hard every day.

Everybody from ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and his First Take crew to Republican political analyst Ana Cabrera was talking about LeBron James and his responsibility to advocate COVID-19 vaccination for his NBA peers and specifically Black Americans. When the NBA kicked off its Media Day for teams around the league recently LeBron James of the Lakers was the center of attention. The Lakers are among the favorites to

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capture the 2022 NBA championship, but with the new Delta variant on the rise the war against the coronavirus has dramatically shifted to the population of the unvaccinated. LeBron has branded himself as being “More Than an Athlete” and has thrust himself into politics, social justice and racial equality, earning the respect of Black minorities and social justice advocates alike. So, when LeBron was asked at Lakers Media Day about the vaccine, he had to know that whatever he said

would resonate around the world. “I know that I was skeptical about it all, but after doing my research, I felt it was best suited for not only me but my friends,” James said. “That’s why I decided to do it.” Asked about potentially being a public advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, James said it was not his job, according to Yahoo Sports. “I know what I did for me and my family. I know what some of my Continued on page 8

NFL Super Bowl LVI Community Greening Program kicks off in Inglewood By Brea Mitchell, Staff Writer

In the upcoming months leading up to the 2022 Super Bowl, which will take place at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium, NFL Green will launch numerous community greening projects throughout the Los Angeles region. The first community project kicked off on September 25 at Inglewood’s Edward Vincent Park, alongside volunteers including Inglewood residents, and Mayor James T. Butts. NFL Green is the NFL’s sustainability program which aims to reduce the

NFL Green directors Jack and Susan Groh, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vice President of Community Impact Tara Battiato pass the symbolic “Golden Shovel” to Mayor Butts and the Los Angeles region. Photo by Brea Mitchell.

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By 2026, Cal Education Chief Wants Every Third Grader to Know How to Read Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond held a press conference via zoom and on Facebook last week to unveil an ambitious new education achievement plan for California. It is a campaign that has been designed to ensure, by 2026, every California third grader will know how to read. The effort will also include a biliteracy milestone for dual-language learners. Thurmond announced that he will be forming a task force of practitioners, advocates, researchers, foundation partners, thought leaders, students, parents, and other experts to identify key strategies that school districts and charter schools can employ to help their students achieve this bold goal. Education researchers point out that children are expected to be able to learn about the world through reading by third and fourth grade. This is when their math lessons are taught using word problems and reasoning skills are developed through discussing text they’ve been assigned to read. Children who fall behind developing reading skills quickly find themselves struggling to keep up with their coursework. A study by researchers at the Stanford Graduate School of Education reached the conclusion that during the pandemic inadequate reading instruction has contributed to students’ reading fluency in second and third grade to be approximately 30 % behind what would

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be expected in a typical year. Thurmond said during his opening remarks, “We already know that when students learn to read, they can read to learn anything. This is a gateway skill that can carry them to any point in their life, in their career, and in their journey. We also know that when students don’t learn to read by third grade, they’re at greater risk to drop out of school, and they are greater risk to end up in the criminal justice system” On the state’s Smarter Balanced tests during the 2018-19 school year only 33% of Black students in grades three through 11 tested at grade level or above in English language; only 31% of third graders tested at grade level or above in English language arts. In addition to announcing the task force formation, Thurmond revealed that Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) has agreed to sponsor legislation that will formally be introduced in 2022 to support the task force’s recommendations. “We will bring forward legislation in the next legislative cycle that will help us to have the resources for professional learning, and the other things that we’ll need to support our students,” he said. Thurmond expects the legislation to consider issues of readiness, chronic absenteeism, needs of students with disabilities and multilingual learners, early education, and socio-economic factors that impact a student’s ability to learn to read. “I look forward to working closely with you all in the coming weeks and months on improving childhood literacy and biliteracy,” said Assemblymember Bonta speaking at the press conference. “I applaud Superintendent Thurmond for this targeted campaign. It is a bold, aggressive agenda. I’m on board and willing to make sure that we have the ability to provide legislation that is going to be meaningful and focus on implementation and making this a reality for every single child in this state. Literacy is the key to equity.” Also present at the press conference were: E. Toby Boyd, California Teachers Association; Hedy Chang, Executive Director, Attendance Works; Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Executive Director, National Center for Urban School Transformation; Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-Fairfield), Liaison to Advisory Commission on Special Education; Jan Gustafson-Corea, Chief Executive Officer, California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE); Matt Navo, Executive Director, California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE); Dr. Christopher J. Nellum, Executive Director, The Education Trust—West; and Jackie ThuHuong Wong, Chief Deputy Director, First 5 California. Keith Pace, Executive Director, California School Employees Association was invited but did not participate.

Each participant shared personal stories and encouraged statewide support for literacy and biliteracy for all of California’s students. “This has been an incredibly challenging year for our students, our educators, and their families,” E. Toby Boyd, President of the California Teachers Association, said. “The pandemic has shined a light on the challenges that our schools and communities face in serving the six million students in our system. I, along with my 310,000 educators, are ready to

work with Superintendent Thurmond, Assemblymembers Bonta and Frazier, and the members of the task force to develop thoughtful strategies and policies for our youngest learners, and also for the future of California public education.” “We’re extremely excited about this campaign for a number of reasons, but for me and for us this campaign launches at a time when we’ve all seen how drastically our education systems can change during a crisis,” said Christopher Nellum, executive director of Education Trust-West. “And in our opinion now is the time to act with the same sort of urgency with regard to our literacy crisis in California.” In his closing remarks Thurmond said, “I thought I’d have eight years to work on this in some way. The pandemic has upended, some of those efforts. But, I just have to say, as I feel about to borrow from the wonderful Congresswoman Maxine Waters, ‘I’m reclaiming my time’ to work on an initiative that I know is so important.” An archived broadcast of the press conference with American Sign Language interpretation service can be viewed on the CDE Facebook page.

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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 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to highlight some of the significant contributions Hispanics and Latin American figures have made throughout history. This week we celebrate Activist Dolores Huerta. Born April 10, 1930 in Dawson, New Mexico, Dolores Huerta began her career as an activist when she co-founded the Stockton chapter of the Community Service Organization (CSO), which led voter registration drives and fought for economic improvements for Hispanics. After receiving an associate teaching degree from the University of the Pacific’s Delta College, Huerta knew that she wanted to do more for farm workers. As a result, she founded the Agricultural Workers Association, where she helped organize and was a lead negotiator for the 1965 Delano strike of 5,000 grape workers, according to the National Women’s History Museum. Huerta’s efforts continued as she worked to elect Latinos and women to political office in the 1990’s and 2000’s. She has received

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many prestigious awards including, the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award in 1998 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Thank you to Dolores Huerta for using your voice to ensure equal rights for all. To learn more about Dolores Huerta, please click here. Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest As a way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, our District is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibition on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Crozier Middle School. The theme is “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope” and students will have the opportunity to showcase their creations which may include posters, sculptures, or paintings. Students must submit their entries by October 4, 2021 to the IUSD Special Projects Department located at the District Office in Bungalow B1. For additional information, please contact Lillian Grant at Lillian.Grant@ inglewoodusd.com. ONLINE ACTION REQUIRED -Please click here to access the information flyer. Alternate Income Form This a friendly reminder to parents/ guardians to submit your Alternate Income Form. We previously released information that IUSD is participating in the Seamless Summer Meal Option, a program that provides students with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at

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no additional cost to families. In order to continue receiving additional District funding for this special program, families are required to complete the “Alternate Income Form”. As a way to ensure our parents/guardians submit their form, our district is having a competition between elementary and secondary schools where the two winning schools will have an In-N-Out truck for lunch. ONLINE ACTION REQUIRED -Be sure to submit your Alternate Income Form by clicking here to help support your school! Culture Club South Bay Youth Engagement Program Beginning Saturday, September 25, 2021, Culture Club South Bay, an organization that seeks to promote community, diversity, and inclusion, is launching a pilot youth engagement program for 4 consecutive Saturdays at Tower 26 of Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach, from 8:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. The free program will bring a diverse group of youth from other communities together to teach children ages 8-13 about volleyball, surfing, and culinary skills. In addition, youth will have the opportunity to create long lasting friendships while learning about beach sports, ocean safety, cooking, and kitchen safety. Transportation from the beach to the Manhattan Heights Community Center will be

provided in addition to lunch. In-person registration starts each Saturday at 8:00 a.m. at the Bruce’s Beach Parking Lot. Please be sure to arrive early due to limited capacity. ONLINE ACTION REQUIRED -To preregister for the Culture Club, please click here. To learn more about the program and access the information flyer, please click here. Truck Wrapping During the 2020-2021 school year, our District held a wellness art contest that encouraged students to illustrate their perspective on ‘What Does Being Healthy Mean to You”. The winner of the art contest had the opportunity to have their art featured on our website and work with our graphic designer to create a design that is featured on our food trucks. Inglewood High School student, Angela Lemus was selected as a winner and we are excited to share that her art is the official display for some of our District food trucks. Thank you Ms. Angelus Lemus for utilizing her artistry and allowing our District to display her beautiful design. El Camino College College Courses El Camino College is offering 8-week classes to high school students interested in Administration of Justice, Medical Terminology, Personal & Community Continued on page 8

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California system, will prioritize affordability and access at UC institutions By Brea Mitchell, Staff Writer

In August of 2020, Dr. Michael Drake officially became the 21st president of the University of California system– which includes ten campuses, five medical centers, three labs, more than 280,000 students, and 230,000 faculty and staff members. Dr. Drake, born in New York City, has been a prominent force in education and leadership for many years. After earning his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, he spent more than two decades on the faculty of the UCSF School of Medicine, where he became a professor of Ophthalmology and senior associate dean. He then became the vice president for health affairs for the UC system from 2000-2005. Before his 2020 return as the UC president, Dr. Drake served as chancellor of the University of California, Irvine from 2005-2014, and the 15th president of The Ohio State University from 2014-2020.

Recently, Dr. Drake carved out some time to speak in-person with local media to address some of the goals and initiatives that he has prioritized since settling into his role as president of the University of California system. He highlighted four major topics that will remain at the forefront of his everyday work at UC: Affordability, access,

excellence, and combating climate change. “We’re very interested in access, affordability, and excellence. We want those to all modify each other, all at the same time. Not one versus the other, or at the expense of the other, but to really continue to grow forward with those three, that’s very important to us,” said Drake. Campus and community safety are also on the president’s radar. Of course, pandemic safety on campuses, but he also emphasized the importance of overall safety beyond COVID-19 protocols. Dr. Drake seeks to instill an even stronger foundation of safety, security, and respect on UC campuses and throughout UC culture. The fight against climate change is more of a long-term battle, Continued on page 6

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Sports & Entertainment Undefeated Raiders pose unique challenge for Bolts

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

Fresh off the most impressive victory during the Justin Herbert era, the Chargers return home to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood seeking their first home win against undefeated West Division rival Las Vegas Raiders on ESPN Monday Night Football. In achieving their best offensive output during the season, the Chargers led by quarterback Herbert toppled the Super Bowl candidate Chiefs 30-24 in one of the most difficult environments to win, on the road at Arrowhead Stadium. Head coach Brandon Staley reaped praise on his franchise signal call during an appearance on the Colin Cowherd show. “The number one storyline is that I really trust Justin Herbert. I felt like our matchups were good outside. I wanted Justin to be the decider in the game that’s what was really important to me. I feel like what you can’t do against [the Chiefs] is be a field goal operation…I felt like Justin having the ball in his hands would give us the best chance to win the game, not just compete in the game…I still felt

like at 4th-and-9, in my mind we were still going. I felt like Justin operated exactly how I knew he would and I felt like he was the best player on the field.” Herbert, who has thrown for 956 yards and 6 touchdowns, will have to be even better against the Raiders who are 3-0 on the season and lead the West with Denver (3-0). The Chargers are

2-1 and 1-0 in the division. The Raiders are led by the top quarterback in the NFL in Derek Carr who has passed for 1,203 yards and 6 touchdowns against just two INTs. These Jon Gruden Raiders are assembled like your Al Davis Raiders, speed on the outside to stretch the field and power on the inside with a gifted tight end.

Staley pointed out the unique skill set of players the Raiders unleash such as Carr, who is an understated thrower with a rapid release, pinpoint accuracy and the gentle drop touch downfield. The Bolts will have to contend with receiver Henry Ruggs III and the freakish tight end Darren Waller who has caught 20 passes for 224 yards with an average of 11.2 per catch. Gruden hails him as the best player he’s ever coached. Offensive penalties have nearly cost the Chargers two games. Dallas beat them at home because of illegal procedure and the Chiefs could have done the same, but failed to cash in. Running back Austin Ekeler has been steady, 166 yards and a touchdown, but it has been the startling play of receiver Mike Williams that has won the free agent to be rave reviews. Williams is among the top 6 receivers in the NFL with 295 yards in receptions and 4 touchdowns with an average of 13.4 yards per catch. Money Mike will need to keep rolling if the Bolts are to survive Raiders Nation and the team that walked away from the same stadium deal, they accepted.

Rams roll past Buccaneers, 34-24 By Brea Mitchell, Staff Writer

INGLEWOOD – The hot streak remains alive in Los Angeles after the Rams smoothly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium in Week 3 of the NFL season. After a slow start from both teams and a scoreless first quarter, momentum quickly picked up in the second quarter and the Rams were off to the races from there. It was a highly-anticipated matchup of the two top teams in the league, and the Rams made a statement. Quarterback Matthew Stafford gets better every week. His nearly flawless passing was

unmatched on Sunday. He threw for 343 yards and four touchdowns, completing 27 out of 38 passes. Rams running back Sony Michel stepped up in the absence of Darrell Henderson, who is out with a rib injury. Michel had 20 carries for 67 yards. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp had yet another strong performance with nine receptions for 96 yards and two touchdowns. DeSean Jackson added three receptions for an impressive 120 yards. The Rams took a comfortable two-touchdown lead early in the third quarter when Jackson caught a 75-yard

pass from Stafford for a touchdown in perhaps the most electrifying moment of the afternoon. The Rams were basically smooth sailing from this point forward. As for the Rams defense, Kenny Young and Jalen Ramsey led the way with a combined 18 tackles. Young added an explosive sack toward the end of the third quarter, which led to a 48yard field goal by the Rams after Bucs punter Bradley Pinion shanked the punt right after Young’s sack. Overall, the Rams had it their way

with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. For Week 4, the Rams are back at SoFi Stadium to face the Arizona Cardinals, who also remain undefeated, but barely slipped by the winless Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3. But Cardinals’ Kyler Murray is considered a top quarterback, known to disrupt defense. Rams will need to bring the heat into this next matchup, as well.

Undefeated Teams Clash for First Place in Division! After knocking off the Super Bowl Champion Buccaneers 34-24, the Rams next host the undefeated Arizona Cardinals in a battle for the top spot in the NFC West on Sunday as Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Rams return to SoFi Stadium for an electric matchup with Kyler Murray and the Cardinals at 1p.m.

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The Case for Reparations: Cal Task Force Hears Painful Personal, Family Stories Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

Last week, California’s Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals took an expansive but deeply personalized look at the history of Slavery, racial violence and injustice in America and traced how that past still shapes how we live now. During the two-day meeting that concluded Sept. 24, participants shared details of harrowing incidents that happened in California and across the country. Their stories will help the panel determine what compensation should be for descendants of enslaved people in the United States who provided free labor for nearly 250 years and survived discrimination, lynching, racial violence and Jim Crow laws for more than a century after that. The nine-member panel listened to close to five hours of emotional testimony presented by slave-trade experts, academic scholars, historians,

and members of the Black community. “The pain is real,” said California Secretary of State Shirley Weber after hearing testimony from individuals sharing personal and family experiences of bigotry and enslavement. Weber, too, testified in front of the Task Force on Sept. 24. “I think when we all reflect on it, we try not to reflect on it often because it is extremely painful,” said Weber, who authored Assembly Bill (AB) 3121, signed into law in 2020, that created the California task force that is currently investigating the history and costs of slavery and discrimination in America – and the extent of California’s involvement. Weber, providing a broad understanding of why she penned AB 3121, discussed how her family was forced out of Arkansas and fled to Southern California after her father attempted to organize union rights for sharecroppers. Weber also shared a largely unknown part of history that has direct ties to why reparations are being discussed. She highlighted the 1919 race riots in Elaine, Arkansas, which has not gotten the attention of other mob incidents of racial terror that happened in places like Chicago, St. Louis and Tulsa. Historians document a series of those massacres that occurred from April to November 1919 as “Red Summer,” when a wave of anti-Black riots and lynching took place after World War I. The word “red” symbolizes the color of the fires that engulfed burning, Black churches.

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Dr. Drake admits, but he’s mapped out exactly how the University of California system will be a force in that battle, the three main methods being through science and research, policy, and constructively managing the system’s $40 billion annual budget. Dr. Drake acknowledges the impactful purchasing power that comes along with a budget of that nature. “It’s a large budget, so what we would like to do is make sure that through our purchasing power and the way that we interact with our communities, we reflect the behaviors that we think everyone should take,” said Drake. As for inclusion and diversity, this year’s class of students entering the UC system is the largest and also the most diverse. About 43 percent of students are from underrepresented minority groups, which is the most in UC history. As for affordability, currently, 56 percent of UC undergraduate students pay zero dollars in tuition, and many others have reduced tuition. Dr. Drake sees a future of even more financial assistance for students, such as help with books, and room and board. He also spoke about implementing more work-study programs with modest working hours, to ensure students can graduate debt-free. The elimination of standardized testing is also a key factor in breaking down barriers when it comes to inclusion and equity in educational

institutions. The UC system no longer uses SAT or ACT scores for its admissions or scholarship decision process, and although this went into effect just before Dr. Drake’s appointment as president, he fully supports it. “There was very little added value in the standardized tests,” says Drake, adding, “and we found that there were certain opportunity gaps in the ability to prepare for standardized tests.” For decades, many have argued that standardized testing inherently advantages wealthier, white students. In recent years, a number of universities across the country have moved away from the use of such tests, including University of California institutions. As the first African American in his position as president of the University of California system, Dr. Drake recognizes the value and importance of pushing the needle forward toward progress. “I always believe that it’s my job to be the best person that I can be in the job that I’m doing. There’s a little extra pressure… I never want to fail, and I think about that. I try to do a good job every day. And I hope that it helps to dispel the biases that we’ve all grown up with, and that our parents grew up with, and their parents before them… I believe that the proof of the pudding is by doing a good job, and that’s always been my calling,” said Drake.

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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.

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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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE 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-N-29-20-EO.pdf)), please note that members of the public will only be allowed to observe and address the City Council Meeting of October 12, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. by video and other means, as follows: Written Public Comments: Should you choose to submit comments electronically for consideration by the Inglewood City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Finance Authority/Parking Authority/ Joint Powers Authority (Legislative Body) by sending them to the City Clerk/Secretary at athompson@ cityofinglewood.org. To ensure distribution to the members of the Legislative Body 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 the agenda number or subject matter. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 12:00 P.M., will be distributed to the members of the Legislative Body and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Contact the Office of the City Clerk at 310-4125280 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 City Council 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 City Clerk’s Office at (310) 412-5280 or FAX (310) 412-5333, One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold a public hearing on October 12, 2021 at the hour of 2:00 p.m., to consider the following: 1.Introduce an Ordinance Approving Zoning Code Amendment 2021-001 (ZCA-2021-001) to Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code to modify Regulations for Smoke Shops, Citywide A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2021-040) has been prepared stating that the proposed amendment will have no significant adverse impact upon the environment, a copy of which is available for public review in the first-floor lobby of the City Hall and via email at bmccrumby@cityofinglewood.org. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Inglewood and is dated the 21st day of September 2021. Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk City of Inglewood, California “If you challenge the proposed code amendments 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.” In the event that the City Council meeting of October 12, 2021 is not held, or is concluded prior to this public hearing agenda item being considered, the public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

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environmental impact of such large events like the Super Bowl, and leave a positive “green” legacy in host communities. At the morning gathering at Edward Vincent Park, volunteers planted hundreds of flowers and plants, and 56 trees in honor of Super Bowl LVI. The day also consisted of an overall park clean-up, and painting projects. The event began with brief remarks from Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts and NFL Green directors Jack and Susan Groh, joined by LA Rams cheerleaders and mascot Rampage. Each year, NFL Green passes a Continued from page 1: Councilman...

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symbolic “Golden Shovel” from one Super Bowl host community to the next. Tara Battiato, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vice President of Community Impact, was in attendance to officially pass the Golden Shovel to Mayor Butts and the Los Angeles region. Other upcoming greening projects include planting street trees in Watts in partnership with TreePeople, refurbishing and expanding the Boyle Heights-Mott Street Community Garden in East LA in partnership with Los Angeles Conservation Corps, planting a large “wishing tree” at Wishing Tree Park Memorial Plaza in West Carson in partnership with LA Neighborhood Land Trust, and more.

our homes in Inglewood are filled with similar daily obstacles, overcome with hard work and never giving up. I am proud to share the same culture with these families and today, I am proud to Celebrate and honor each of them.

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Health Issues, Sociology, Sports and Society, Introduction to Nutrition, and more, beginning October 23, 2021 December 17, 2021. ONLINE ACTION REQUIRED -To apply for admission please click here. For additional information, please contact (310) 6603487 or email outreach@elcamino.edu. South Bay Promise The South Bay Promise, a program available to all first-time college students attending El Camino in the fall, offers an affordable pathway for students who are transitioning from high school to college. Students enrolled as first-time full-time students will have their first and second year fees waived and additional services and counseling will be offered to students enrolled in the South Bay Promise. To apply and view eligibility requirements, please click here. For additional questions, please contact Ananda Williams at southbaypromise@elcamino.edu. College Night El Camino College is hosting “College Night” on November 10, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This in-person event is an open house event showcasing everything ECC has to offer! Come learn about programs and resources! All prospective students, parents, adult learners, educators, and community members are welcome to attend. ONLINE ACTION REQUIRED- For more information, please click here. 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. ONLINE ACTION REQUIRED-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. Vaccination Clinics & COVID-19 Testing Our District is hosting vaccination clinics for students, parents/guardians and families and daily COVID-19 testing. We are excited to announce that we are extending our weekly COVID-19 testing to parents/guardians and families, in addition to students and staff. Vaccine Clinics at school sites have begun on a rotating schedule, hosting two vaccine clinics per site. The first and second round of vaccine clinics are as follows: Vaccine Clinic Schedule For questions regarding the Vaccine Program, please contact Project Coordinator, Marvin Lawton, at (310) 912-9164 or vaccines@inglewoodusd. com.

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friends did for their families,” James said. “But as far as speaking for everybody and their individualities and things they want to do, that’s not my job.” Say what? It’s not your job to rally votes for Hillary Clinton. It’s not your job to wear “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirts in protest of police brutality. You are a four-time NBA MVP with the NBA’s top endorsement portfolio, as well as your own production company (SpringHill Entertainment) and media company (Uninterrupted). You teamed up with Cindy Crawford, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lindsey Vonn in 2018 to launch Ladder, a health and wellness company. Your LeBron James Family Foundation opened its first elementary school in 2018 and plans to spend $41 million to send kids to college. You and your partners own 19 Blaze Pizza franchises in Chicago and South Florida, and you are also an investor and paid endorser for the company. Your net worth exceeds $850 million. In 2021 you were the fifth highest paid athlete in the world earning 96.5 million. We know what “Your Job” is, clearly. However, the reason why you have always resonated with the hearts and souls of Blacks like me, particularly those from circumstances just like yours, poverty, single mom and all is because we know you can understand us. You are US!

Now with 1,147 new cases recorded daily in Los Angeles County alone, perhaps it is your responsibility to raise awareness to the significance of being vaccinated for COVID-19. Former UCLA and NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar went much further than you did at your media day. Kareem says NBA players who have refused to get vaccinated for COVID should be “disciplined.” About 90% of NBA players have been vaccinated against COVID-19. In an interview on CNN, AbdulJabbar, who has been advocating for others to get the COVID vaccine, said the league should step in. “I think they should be disciplined,” he said. “I don’t think they are behaving like good teammates or good citizens.” While Kareem’s message was spot on, there are not many millennials who relate to him. He does not have the audience that LeBron James does. I know the dilemma first hand. I was in full combat with my 32-year old son who was buying in to every conspiracy theory imaginable, until his job mandated that he receive the vaccine. LeBron James, your influence has such an incredible reach that I know you have to choose your words carefully. Perhaps what is most important is that you said you took the shot. Got It! LeBron James is Vaccinated!!!

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