August 10, 2023

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Black collaboration powers ‘Back on the Strip’ to big screen Raunchy comedy premiers in theatres August 18 nationwide

Inaugural LA Smoke Week

Finally Arrives in So Cal

Four day blockbuster event puts region on national cigar scene

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

LA Lounge owner Aaron Moore has been involved in major cigar events from Las Vegas to Houston and recently in the Southland but for the first time ever Moore and his members will experience the inaugural LA Smoke Week which begins on Aug. 10 through Aug. 13 in Los Angeles.

Events such as LA Smoke are annually held in various cities throughout the nation such as Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Philly, Houston, Dallas where cities attract cigar clubs and connoisseurs from all around the world for festivities that unite the culture while also offering a boon for the region.

LA Smoke will kick off on Aug. 10th with a Meet and Greet at Pips on La Brea from 6p.m.-10p.m.; Then on Friday, Aug. 11th Golf Day will be held from 8a.m. to 1p.m. at DeBell Golf Course in Burbank; Cali Beach Day unfolds on Aug. 11 from 10a.m. to 10p.m. at Dockweiler Beach, then on Saturday Aug. 12 the event returns to Pips on LaBrea for a Ladies Brunch from 11a.m.-2p.m. and later Hollywood Lights from 5p.m.-10p.m. at the Pacific Design Center. The event culminates on Sunday Aug. 13 with California Love from 12p.m.-4p.m. at the Loft & Bear Distillery and Tasting Room in Los Angeles.

LA Smoke Committee Members responsible for the heavy lifting include Antonio Martin Jr., owner of Debonair Cigar Lounge, Drobe Stogies Cigar Lounge in Inglewood, LA Lounge of Inglewood, The Cigar Firm and Ramona Burns (Msconnec AKA

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By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

As the picket lines for actors and writers continue to grow, crippling an industry that booms during this time of year, a rare collaboration of a growing Black entertainment company and Black distribution company is the inspiration behind the release of “Back on the Strip”, a raunchy star studded comedy that hits select theatres nationwide on Aug. 18.

In the directional film debut of Los Angeles native Chris Spencer (writer of Don’t Be a Menace in South Central) “Back on the Strip” stars Spence Moore II, Wesley Snipes, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart and J.B. Smoove among others in a hilarious fiction of a Black male stripper crew’s revival.

The plot steams when Merlin (Spence II) loses the woman of his dreams, then moves to Las Vegas to pursue work as a magician, only to get hired as the front man in a revival of the notorious Black male stripper crew, the Chocolate Chips. Led by Luther (Snipes) -- now broke and broken -- the old, domesticated, outof-shape Chips put aside former conflicts and reunite to save the hotel they used to perform in while helping Merlin win back his girl.

The film is backed by 5120 Entertainment, a Black owned Los Angeles-based production company that specializes in film, television, and live events.

Founded by Eugene Parker, the company vows to change the production culture, granting more opportunities to people of color. Providing high-quality content and supporting diverse talent coins the company as a valuable player in

the live entertainment space having just produced the Fall Back in Love Comedy Tour. The inclusion in the culture of entertainment production and distribution, 5120 is currently building exceptional partnerships and content to empower creators and viewers on all platforms.

It is their first collaboration with GVN Releasing, owned by Geno Taylor, a fast-growing distribution company, providing movies at a high level in the film industry for domestic and international audiences across traditional, digital media, theatrical,

television and emerging platforms.

GVN offers quality entertainment and multicultural narratives from emerging & established filmmakers with global commercial market appeal through GVN Releasing.

There is a lot of things you will find in Hollywood, but a film directed, produced and released by Blacks is not a frequent occurrence.

Perhaps, 5120 Entertainment and GVN Releasing could become the start of a revolutionary trend in an industry that does not favor people of color in power positions.

California DOJ, Legislators Warn of Growing Danger of ‘Ghost Guns’

By Manny Otiko | California Black Media

A new report released by the California Department of Justice warns of the danger of ghost guns (weapons assembled at home that have no serial numbers.) The weapons cannot be traced, making them a goto for criminals who want to operate under the radar of law enforcement.

Over the past few years, the use of ghost guns has surged as people have been able to make them by producing gun parts with 3-D printers.

According to the California Department of Justice report, from 2020-21, the use of ghost guns jumped by about 10,000, from 13,000 to 23,000 incidents. However, the use of ghost guns recently decreased to about 21,000 incidents per year.

Since 2016, Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) has been a vocal opponent of ghost guns, pointing to the many threats they pose. Gipson said many Americans are unaware of the danger of ghost guns. This year, he authored Assembly Bill 1089, which bans the sale, purchase and possession of ghost gun technology.

The bill is currently under review in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

“Irresponsible companies have continued to sell machines that are explicitly designed as ghost gun manufacturing machines while

deceptively claiming that these machines do not have the ‘primary’ purpose of manufacturing firearms,” according to a factsheet from Gipson’s office.

Existing law in California prohibits persons or corporations from manufacturing or assembling firearms that are not imprinted with a valid state or federal serial number. \

“These companies fail to inform buyers that it is now unlawful in California to use these machines to produce firearms without a firearm manufacturer’s license.

Additionally, while California law currently prohibits unlicensed manufacturers from using a 3-D printer to produce firearms, state law does not regulate the sale of 3-D printers that are designed or marketed as ghost gun manufacturing 3-D printers,” according to Gipson’s office’s factsheet.

Gipson represents the 65th Assembly district that covers cities such as Willowbrook, Compton, Long Beach and parts of Los Angeles. His district has been plagued with gun violence arising from both registered and unregistered firearms.

In many cases, people who can’t get legal guns, because they don’t want to

go through background checks, turn to ghost guns. And they are often used for nefarious purposes. Black and brown people are the main victims, according to Gipson.

“This is a health issue,” he said.

Ghost guns have been used in several California mass shootings. In 2022, David Mora, a father-of-three was banned from possessing a gun because of his criminal record. He later went on a gun rampage in Sacramento County, shooting his three children and a social worker. The gun was created with a 3-D printer.

According to Gipson, statistics show that one of the most dangerous times for shootings is between Friday and Monday. He also stated that legislation on

ghost guns was needed because technology is moving faster than the law.

“Technology has advanced faster than policies and bills,” he said.

Gipson isn’t the only legislator who has taken action on ghost guns.

Senate Bill (SB)1327, authored by Sen. Bob Hertzberg (D-San Fernando Valley,) and approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom, allows Californians to sue people who manufacture, transport and distribute ghost guns for up to $10,000.

“Our message to the criminals spreading illegal weapons in California is simple: you have no safe harbor here in the Golden State,” Newsom said in a speech at Santa Monica College, the site of a 2014 mass shooting that killed six people.

“As the U.S. Supreme Court expands the right to own guns, California continues to add new ways to restrict them. California will use every tool at its disposal to save lives, especially in the face of an increasingly extreme Supreme Court,” said Newsom in a press statement.

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City Council Meeting- August 8, 2023

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

The council conducted a public hearing to consider adoption of the Draft City of Inglewood 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. Following the public comments, the council adopted the Draft City of Inglewood 20232024 Annual Action Plan.

Staff report recommending that the Mayor and Council Members adopt a resolution to reappoint Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. as the voting delegate and Council Member Alex Padilla as the alternate to 3represent the City of Inglewood at the League of California Cities. The council adopted the resolution.

The council adopted a resolution approving the 1) Amendment to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board Bylaws; and 2) South Bay Workforce Investment Board Resolution No. WR

22-101 updating the Bylaws.

The council authorized payment in the amount of $8,040.98 of an invoice submitted by Santa Monica Systems

The council approved a five (5)-year agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide food services for the Police Department’s Jail Facility.

repealing various Municipal Code sections regulating peddling, soliciting, and sidewalk vending, and adding a new Article 13 “Sidewalk Vendor Program” to Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code to comply with changes in State law.

The council set a public hearing for August 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., to consider Zoning Code Amendment No.23-00005 (ZCA23-00005) to modify miscellaneous regulations in Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code related to Affordable Housing, DayCare Regulations, and Condominium Regulations, Citywide.

for Citywide imagining services.

The council authorized payment in the amount of $284,331.35 for outstanding invoices submitted by Passport Labs, Inc. (Passport) for work related to the software licenses, processing, collections, and other services associated with City of Inglewood parking citations.

The council authorized payment in the amount of $24,369.20 of an invoice submitted by Big Belly Solar LLC, for the replacement of two (2) trash and recycle compactor units and software renewal. (Sanitation Fund)

The council set a public hearing for August 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to consider an ordinance amending or

The council members collectively acknowledged Inglewood Police Department staffer Cinder Eller for delivering a successful National Night Out Event. Mayor Butts explained his role as chair of the city council meeting and the importance of conducting the city’s business in a manner that adheres to properly agenized items and the Brown Act.

Inglewood Seniors, Avoid Inheritance Disputes

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

Wills are not just for the rich and elderly If you have any assets it is always a good idea to have s a will — whether you want to support your kids, your pets or even just leave money to charity after your death. Even younger folks in their twenties could benefit from estate planning.

However, two-thirds of Americans have not created any sort of estate planning document, according to a 2023 study by senior living referral business Caring.com. While some say they have been procrastinating, others think they do not have enough wealth to leave behind.

But stalling puts your loved ones at risk and can create ugly disputes long after you are gone, so here is how to get started.

Make a list of assets and debts. Begin by taking note of your assets, including your home, your car and anything you own that’s valued over $1,500. This can also include non-physical assets such as investments, bank accounts and insurance policies.

Next, list your debts, such as your credit card balances, auto loans and mortgages. It is best for your loved ones to stay informed of what debts they will need to take on.

Pick your beneficiaries. To avoid any major disputes between your loved ones in the future, it is important to name your beneficiaries in your will.

These could be family members, charities, businesses, or a trust, but make sure you are specific about who gets what. If you want to protect your pets, you can even name a guardian to take care of them and leave behind funds for their maintenance.

Choose the right executor. Next,

pick someone you trust to carry out the terms of your will and manage any unresolved affairs, like paying bills and taxes.

If you do not name an executor, someone will have to apply to handle your estate via probate court, or the court will name an executor.

Determine how you want to divide your estate. The hardest step is

deciding how to distribute your major assets. Consider having a conversation with your loved ones in advance so everybody is clear what happens when you are gone and your will is being read.

You should also review and update your will when needed to include any new assets or debts, or big changes in your life.

Lastly, think about consulting a professional. While it is possible to write up a will without a lawyer, they can help with more complex financial matters, such as if you are a business owner or if you have got a complicated family situation, or you want to disinherit your kids.

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California Black Media Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed

By Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Edward Henderson | California Black Media

In Memoriam: Charles Ogletree, Celebrated Harvard Law Professor, Native Californian, Civil Rights Champion and Mentor to the Obamas

Charles J. Ogletree Jr., a renowned Harvard Law professor who was born in California’s Central Valley, passed away at his home in Odenton, Md., Aug. 4, after battling Alzheimer’s disease.

Ogletree, who was 70, rose from a humble and impoverished childhood in Merced where his parents worked as seasonal farm laborers. Affectionately known as “Tree”, he picked cotton, almonds and peaches as a kid.

The Merced County courthouse was renamed after him in February in recognition of his contributions to law, education and civil rights.

A member of the A.M.E. Church, Ogletree attended Stanford University, where he immersed himself in political activism, leading the Black Student Union and editing a Black student newspaper. Graduating from Stanford with an M.A. and B.A. (with distinction) in Political Science, he later earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

After finishing law school, Ogletree become a celebrated public defender in Washington DC and an attorney representing high-profile clients such as John A. Gotti, Tupac Shakur, and Anita Hill during her sexual harassment accusation against U.S. Supreme Court

As a Harvard Law School professor, Ogletree brought a clinical focus to the institution, emphasizing legal theory while also increasing the faculty’s diversity. He mentored numerous students, including Barack and Michelle Obama.

Obama posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Michelle and I are heartbroken to hear about the passing of our friend Charles Ogletree. He was an advocate for social justice, an incredible professor, and a mentor to many – including us. Our thoughts

are with his wife Pamela, his entire family, and everyone who knew and loved this remarkable man.”

As an advocate for justice, Ogletree was involved in numerous groundbreaking cases and initiatives that centered on race, class, and criminal justice. He founded Harvard’s Criminal Justice Institute, which provides legal representation for underprivileged clients in the Boston area. Additionally, he established the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race & Justice, named after the civil rights lawyer who taught Thurgood Marshall. Ogletree’s commitment to racial equality and addressing historical injustices was evident in his tireless quest for justice and financial redress for the survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre and the descendants of enslaved people.

Beyond his legal work, Ogletree was an accomplished author and legal commentator writing extensively on capital punishment, life without parole, and police conduct in minority communities.

Charles J. Ogletree Jr. is survived by his wife, Pamela Barnes, two children, Charles J. Ogletree III and Rashida Ogletree-George, as well as siblings, grandchildren, and countless grateful

students and admirers.

Doctors Sue California Medical Board to Halt Implicit Bias Training

A group of doctors have filed a lawsuit against the Medical Board of California to halt a state requirement that mandates physicians study how implicit biases, including racial preconceptions, affect how they treat patients.

Assembly Bill (AB) 241, a law passed in 2019, requires medical professionals to study implicit bias as part of the 50 hours of continuing education required every two years for licenses.

The law states that “evidence of racial and ethnic disparities in health care are remarkably consistent,” noting that Black women are “three to four times more likely than White women” to die from pregnancy-related causes. Black patients “often are prescribed less pain medication than White patients who present the same complaints.”

Black patients with heart symptoms are referred for advanced cardiovascular procedures less often than white patients with the same symptoms.

The plaintiffs in the suit are Dr. Marilyn Singleton, a Black anesthesiologist, Dr. Azadeh Khatibi, an ophthalmologist, and a Virginia nonprofit called Do No Harm.

“I reject the unscientific accusation that people are defined by their race, not by their individual beliefs and choices,”

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Assemblymembers, Hearing Witness, Report N-Word-Laced Death Threats

can disagree but you don’t have to be disagreeable.”

groups.

By Antonio Ray Harvey| California BlackMedia (D-Ladera Heights) abstained from voting.

Assemblymember Reggie JonesSawyer (D-Los Angeles), along with other Democratic lawmakers and April Grayson -- a witness who last month testified against a sex trafficking bill proposing stiffer penalties for repeat offenders – have disclosed receiving death threats laced with the n-word and other racial slurs.

Jones and Grayson, who are both Black, said the threats and insults came by emails, telephone and social media.

“The number of death threats, people who threated to rape members of the Assembly and their families, the number of times people were called the ‘N-word,’ and staff members who may be with the LGBTQ community, were called the ‘F-word,’” are just a sample of what Jones-Sawyer told California Black Media (CBM) he was hearing.

“They were calling like crazy. That’s not a place for public discourse. You

The hate-filled messages came after Jones-Sawyer, chair of the Assembly Public Safety Committee and other Democratic committee members were criticized for not supporting Senate Bill 14 authored by Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield). The legislation proposes adding the sex trafficking of minors to the list of “serious” crimes under California’s Three Strikes law. A conviction, including previous felonies, would increase prison sentences to 25 years to life. The trafficking of minors currently carries a prison term for up to 12 years, or 15 years to life.

On June 11, the Democratic majority on the Public Safety committee unanimously abstained from voting on the bill. The committee’s two Republican members voted for it. The bill’s failure to advance from the committee drew national attention and sharp condemnation from conservative

“After passing the Senate with a unanimous, bipartisan vote, I had hoped Democrats on the Assembly Public Safety Committee, led by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, would agree to make sex trafficking of a minor a serious felony. I am profoundly disappointed that committee Democrats couldn’t bring themselves to support the bill, with their stubborn and misguided objection to any penalty increase regardless of how heinous the crime,” Grove said in a statement after the committee vote. “Human trafficking of children is a growing tragedy that disproportionately targets minority girls, and California is a hotbed because of our lenient penalties.”

Two days after SB 14 failed in the Public Safety committee, it passed with a 6-0 vote. California Legislative Black Caucus members Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) and Majority Leader Assemblyman Isaac Bryan

In a statement sent to CBM, Grove who has been the main champion of SB 14, addressed the threats and said such attacks against lawmakers should be taken seriously.

“It can be a felony offense to threaten public officials in California. I urge any legislative member who has received a threat to contact the Capitol police immediately so that an investigation can take place and those making threats can be held responsible for their abhorrent actions,” Grove wrote.

California Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City), a strong supporter of SB 14, also condemned the death threats and hate messages and expressed his concerns about the attacks leveled at his colleagues from across the aisle.

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nominee Clarence Thomas.

Sports & Entertainment Prep Football Spotlight In the trenches with top prospect Kaleb Tulloss Colony tackle is one to keep an eye on

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

Anyone who knows anything about football will tell you every game is won or lost between the tackle, or in the trenches.

When the high school football season kicks-off on August 18 in the CIF Southern Section there is one school in particular that people will be paying attention to.

Colony of the Inland Empire has restored its football program to prominence, going undefeated in Citrus 4 last season and finishing with an impressive overall record of 8-3.

The rise of the Titans can almost be traced to the development of his burly 6’3, 290 pound defensive tackle Kaleb Tulloss.

If the last name sound familiar to those on the frontline of civil rights, it’s because yes Kaleb is the son of Dr. Rev. K.W. Tulloss, esteem pastor and community leader.

However, Kaleb is making a name for himself on the gridiron and has been wreaking havoc since he was about 8-years old.

He cut his teeth in the sport playing Pop Warner in South Los Angeles, on such club teams as the Westside Jaguars, The Demos and the Los Angeles Generals.

Not only has Kaleb been excelling on the football field, but most importantly in the classroom where his parents Rev. Tulloss and mother Kera Hall demands his best performance.

So far, so good for young Kaleb.

Since enrolling at Colony, he immediately made a impact on the freshman team as a two-way starter during the COVID crisis.

Although the pandemic shuttered his promising start to his high school career, he took advantage of the down time, continuing to lift weights, run, stay in shape and maintaining a nutritional diet that most professional athletes would envy.

The off season workouts paid dividends right off the bat. He was elevated to the varsity squad by the time he was a sophomore and was thrust into a backup role behinds a pair of Division1 college recruits

Deijon Laffite and Isaiah

Ward, who went on to USC and Arizona, respectively.

Kaleb finished the season with 20 tackles and 1 sack, but when the playoffs came around he was in the starting line-up for a team that eventually captured the D-9 championship.

He has already demonstrated that he is more than capable of playing on both sides of the ball, but is quick to admit that he will play where he best gives his team a chance to win.

Kaleb was selected to the prestigious Citrus 4, All League First Team at Right Guard.

Now entering his senior year in 2023, Kaleb stands as a beacon of leadership, resuming his two-way starter role. His impact on the defensive and offensive lines remains unmatched as his dedication transcends the field. Kaleb prides himself on his impeccable attendance which embodies his love for the game and his status as a true student of sportsmanship and education. Beyond the game, Kaleb’s accomplishments begin with academics, boasting a commendable 3.0 GPA.

While admitting that he would prefer to stay close to home after his high school career is over, but he is willing to play wherever it is that gives him the best chance to reach his dream of playing in the NFL.

Wage War: Four California State Employee Unions Are Demanding Pay Increases

By Edward Henderson | California Black Media

Four California government employee unions are demanding salary increases from the California Department of Human resources (CalHR) and the State Legislature to keep up with the high cost of living in California. When compared to their peers in the private sector, the employees say, there is a significant disparity in salaries.

Representatives of the unions say they are frustrated with stalled negotiations with the state over disparities in pay. Last week, one of the Unions, the American Physicians and Dentists, authorized a strike.

The other three unions are the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1000 – California’s largest labor union; the California Correctional Peace Officers; and the California Association of Professional Scientists.

In June, the SEIU employees initially demanded a 30% wage increase in their next three-year contract. The legislature countered with an offer of a 2% annual increase over three years. That offer – which union members view as a move to low-ball them -- sparked a demonstration at the State Capitol in June that has been followed by an ongoing stalemate between the parties.

“It’s moving slowly,” said Local 1000’s Vice President of Bargaining Irene Greene. “We’re severely disappointed in the state’s movement to get this contract negotiated with bargaining team members.”

According to the bargaining update, the state also rejected the union’s request for paid time off to observe Juneteenth.

Local 1000 represents approximately 100,000 workers in jobs as diverse as prison librarians, janitorial staff and educators at California’s schools for the deaf and blind.

In response to the state’s 2% initial offer, the Union lowered its wage request to a 26% raise.

Greene believes the union’s 26%

compromise is reasonable, considering the high cost of living in California.

“We have a large number of members that are unable to maintain a living wage in the state of California. They love the positions that they work in, however we’ve been delayed in our salary increase for a number of years,” she said. “The reason we felt that the 30% and 26% were justified is because of the low income we are finding ourselves getting.”

Greene said union jobs once ensured a comfortable standard of living, but this is no longer the case.

“We used to be able to have these jobs as middle class jobs, purchase a home, be able to provide for our families and retire with dignity,” she added. “At this point, those who we represent are really struggling.”

California Black Media contacted CalHR for comment, but Camille Travis, deputy director of communications for the state’s human resource agency, said the department does not comment on or share proposals for ongoing negotiations.

For nearly three years now, the California Association of Professional Scientists have been in negotiations with the state, demanding up to 43% increases in pay.

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) introduced a bill Assembly Bill (AB) 1677 that would commission the UC Berkeley Labor Center to assess the salary structure of scientists employed by the state. The Assembly Appropriations Committee is currently reviewing the bill.

Another study commissioned by Local 1000 and conducted by the UC Berkeley Labor Center released in March found that many Local 1000 members, particularly women, Black and Latino employees were struggling financially. The study also found that nearly 70% of the union’s members did not earn enough to support themselves and at least one child.

While the majority of Local 1000’s contracts will remain in effect until a new agreement is reached, members enrolled in CalPERS health insurance plans lost their monthly $260 health care stipend on June 30.

Some consider this as an additional reduction in pay that workers must endure. Local 1000 proposed a new monthly payment of $320 to cover those losses, but the state rejected that request, according to the bargaining update. Instead, the state countered with a three-tiered stipend — $30, $70 or $140 — depending on the employee’s chosen health plan.

Despite the complications and setbacks during current negotiations, Greene remains hopeful that an agreement will be reached that will benefit the workers she represents.

“I’m still optimistic. I still believe in my state, I believe in this negotiation process, and I still have hope that the state is going to live up to their end and that they’re going to be there for those who work for them,” she said. “My hope is still there. I believe we are going to get this done.”

The Richest Man in Babylon

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

Babylon was one of the most famous cities of antiquity. It was the capital of southern Mesopotamia (Babylonia) from the early 2nd millennium to the early 1st millennium and was at the height of its splendor. Its political importance, together with its favorable location, made it henceforth the main

commercial and administrative center of Babylonia, while its wealth and prestige made it a target for foreign conquerors.

Author George S. Clason, wrote about the richest man in this thriving country and the advice he has for everyone is worth studying. In summary, he said, save at least 10 percent of everything you earn and do not confuse your necessary expenses with your desires.

Work hard to improve your skills and ensure a future income because wealth is the result of a reliable income stream. And finally, you cannot arrive at the fullest measure of success until you crush the spirit of procrastination within you.

Following is a more detailed list of some of the principles of the richest man in Babylon. Understand the seven

By George S. Clason

simple rules of money: 1) Save money.

2) Don’t spend more than you need.

3) Invest wisely. 4) Avoid investments that sound too good to be true. 5) Own your home. 6) Protect yourself with life insurance. 7) Strive to become wiser and more knowledgeable.

“We need to get to a place where we can have a difference of opinion without the threat of violence…on any level,” Gallagher posted on X – formerly known as Twitter.

Jones has stated that he is committed to ending sex trafficking in California, but he wants to improve Grove’s bill so that it does not just result in more incarceration, considering that some of the offenders are victims themselves.

In the Legislature, Jones-Sawyer has also been a vocal supporter of shifting the focus of California’s criminal justice system from incarceration to rehabilitation. In California, Blacks make up under 6% of the state’s population but account for nearly 30% of prison inmates, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.

Grayson is one of those victimoffenders who was trafficked as a child but ended up spending 17 years behind bars. Born in Los Angeles, Grayson said she grew up in 22 different foster homes, going through one abusive experience after another.

Now, she is the statewide coordinator for the Young Women’s Freedom Center, Sister Warrior’s Freedom Coalition, a coalition of formerly and currently incarcerated women.

Since her release from prison in 2015, Grayson has been politically active. She worked on California Assembly Bill (AB) 124, which was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021. The bill creates a channel for survivors of human trafficking to request a reduced prison sentence.

“(Grayson) broke my heart. She told us about being trafficked and then she became a trafficker. When she got caught, they put her in jail,” Jones Sawyer said. “Nobody ever gave her any counseling or found her a safe place where she could go. They didn’t have that 20 years ago. She was not only victimized by the trafficker, but she was criminalized by our criminal justice system.”

When the state legislature reconvenes on Aug. 14, the Assembly Appropriations Committee could hold a hearing on SB 14 as early as Aug. 16.

Jones-Sawyer says he hopes members of that committee can examine the legislation without attracting the attacks he and other members of the Public Safety committee had to endure.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Dr. Singleton wrote in a Washington Post opinion. “When we all took our oath to ‘first, do no harm’ we meant it, and we live it. I can’t imagine spending my entire career thinking my peers can’t uphold that oath without constant racial reeducation.”

Report Details Injustices Some Renters in Alameda Face

Tenants’ rights advocates believe that renters in some of Alameda County’s unincorporated areas need housing protections. Those places include the area formerly known as “Eden Township” where Hayward and San Leandro are currently located.

A new report released by My Eden Voice, a coalition of East Bay housing organizations in collaboration with other advocates, sheds light on injustices renters in Alameda County’s urban unincorporated areas face daily.

It includes four key findings:

Renters face widespread and severe habitability issues, threatening the health of families. Rents in the Eden Area are rising, leaving long-term residents in fear of losing their homes. When faced with verbal harassment, many tenants self-evict. And families living in single-family homes are left out of protections from state regulations.

The report also lists recommendations to alleviate these issues. A proactive rental inspection program, local just cause protections, increasing legal aid funding to reduce wait times, a rental registry to enforce tenant protections, establishing a rent board to enforce existing law, and enacting a strong local rent stabilization policy.

According to the report, Eden communities have an 18% poverty rate and over 61% of people in the urban unincorporated areas are Black, Indigenous, or people of color.

“We are aware that the conditions in the unincorporated area have been a great concern to the community,” Alameda County’s housing director Michelle Starratt told the East Bay Times. “These are exactly the concerns we’ve heard.”

Gov. Newsom and Gov. DeSantis to Faceoff in Televised Debate

Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to a debate challenge from Gov. Gavin Newsom. These two politicians have been diametrically

opposed on various issues ranging from immigration reform to COVID-19.

During an appearance on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show, DeSantis accepted the debate challenge saying “absolutely, I’m game. Let’s get it done. Just tell me when and where. We’ll do it.”

Newsom proposed holding the debate on Nov. 8 or 10 in Nevada, Georgia or North Carolina. The debate would be broadcast live during a 90-minute segment on Fox News and would not have a live audience.

It would be moderated by Hannity and each governor will have 90 seconds to answer alternating questions. Each participant will also be allowed up to four minutes for opening remarks and two minutes for closing remarks.

Outcome of Lawsuit Against Critical Race Theory Ban Will Have Broad Implications in California

The Temecula Valley Unified School District is facing litigation over its ban of critical race theory.

The suit contends that the board’s ban violates the California Constitution’s guarantee of a “fundamental right” to an education that protects students from racial discrimination. It also claims the ban violates state laws mandating learning standards that include discussions about racism, inequality and how past events are relevant in the present day.

Critical race theory is an examination of how racial inequality and racism are systematically imbedded in United States’ institutions. The suit was filed on behalf of Temecula students, parents, teachers and the local teacher’s union by the public-interest law firm Public Council and the law firm Ballard Spahr.

Students and teachers from the district have expressed their concern how the lack of open discourse concerning race and systematic racism could stifle learning and growth.

If the suit overturns the ban, a domino effect could occur as attorneys in other states are exploring similar litigation. Thirty-six states have restricted education on racism, bias, or the contributions of specific racial or ethnic groups to U.S. history.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case # 23TRCP00282

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

Petitioner: Enrico Fulton Cottle, 13813 Spinning Ave., Gardena, CA 90249, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 1 E. Regent St., Inglewood, CA 90301, to change his name.

FROM: Enrico Fulton Cottle-TO: Enrico Abdishakur Fulton Bilal-Cottle

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on, August 25, 2023, 9:30 AM, Dept. 8, Room 504, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Publication Dates: July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case # 23STCPO2840

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

Petitioner: Juana Sosa, 1416 S. Norton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, to change her name.

FROM: Juana Sosa-TO: Joanna Sosa

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on, September 25, 2023, 9:30 AM, Dept. 26, Room 316, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Publication Dates: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023.

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