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EYE ON THE CITY Lakers December 12-18, 2019
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VOL. 34, No. 49
Former Rams Aqib Talib and John Johnson
reunite to give kids shopping spree
By Francis Taylor, Senior Writer
The arrival of the Los Angeles Rams in the City of Inglewood is not only altering and improving the city’s landscape as they continue the development of the SoFi Stadium and Entertainment Complex, they are also demonstrating
social responsibility and effective community relations as they contribute to the overall well-being of Inglewood’s residents and neighboring communities. On Tuesday Nov. 10th, former Rams cornerback Aqib Talib and safety John Johnson III hosted a holiday shopping
101 local governments support affordable strategies to reduce greenhouse gas IT News Wire
The Southern California Gas Company has announced that more than 110 local governments across Southern California, representing approximately 8 million people, have passed resolutions in support of affordable and balanced strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The resolutions urge policymakers to safeguard consumers’ ability to choose natural gas, propane, or electric appliances for their homes and businesses. They were passed in response to concerns that state agencies are being called upon to take steps to prohibit the use of affordable natural gas in buildings.
“Advances in renewable natural gas and hydrogen technologies mean that we can meet our climate goals without sacrificing the reliability and resilience of our energy systems and without forcing people to give up their gas stoves, board up their fireplaces and take on costly renovations,” said Sharon Tomkins, SoCalGas vice president of strategy and engagement and chief environmental officer. “To meet its ambitious environmental goals, California needs clean gas working together with clean electricity, and most importantly we cannot lose sight of affordability.” A growing number Continued on page 7
spree for Watts Rams youth football players at the Inglewood Target store on Century Boulevard in Inglewood. To kick off the event, Talib provided remarks to the youth over an evening meal, provided by Chick-Fil-A and $100 gift cards for each child to purchase items on their holiday wish lists.
His spirited remarks were well received by the young players as he discussed his non-profit organization, Motivation Foundation, which encourages young people to aspire to achieve whatever they want to become. “My foundation helps young people Continued on page 2
WESSON EARNS DEMOCRATIC PARTY ENDORSEMENT HE IS THEIR CHOICE FOR SUPERVISOR IN A LANDSLIDE VOTE
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LA City Council President Herb Wesson received the official endorsement of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP) after a landslide vote where Mr. Wesson received more than 60% of the delegate votes – more than double that of the runner-up. The LACDP represents over 2.7 million
registered Democrats. Wesson is running to replace termed-out Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas in District 2, an overwhelmingly Democratic district that encompasses large swaths of South Los Angeles. There are currently over 654,000 registered Democrats in the 2nd District, where Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly 8 to 1. Wesson’s campaign enjoys widespread support from over 60 elected officials including LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn, and hundreds of labor unions and local leaders. This endorsement is a true game-changer for Wesson and solidifies his position as the true frontrunner in the Continued on page 2 JOIN US ON