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Gerard McCallum - The Man with the Golden Plan

Gerard McCallum is the ultimate development planner who has been a key player in the renaissance of the City of Inglewood. McCallum is shown here with his dog Lando.

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

When you take a look at the massive development of the City of Inglewood, one would have to explore long and deep to discover the man who has been at the foundation of it all.

That’s because Gerard McCallum prefers to be an effective key player behind the scene, executing on a vision that was once a far fetched dream decades ago.

Just look around Inglewood today and the evolution is becoming clearer

by each passing day.

Robust housing construction and of course the cherry on the top, the $5 billion SoFi Stadium mix development project that will include a five star hotel, shops, retail outlets, parks and an additional entertainment venue at the location of Prairie Ave. and Century Blvd.

“I am amazed and proud of the people of color in this community, whose strength is fortified by its residents and have become a model for others to follow,” McCallum explained in an exclusive interview with

Inglewood Today.

McCallum, the Senior Project Manager for San Francisco based Wilson Meany, a prominent developer of mixed-use, residential, retail, office and master plan urban infill properties.

His journey west from his humble beginnings in Houma, Louisiana has led him to the epicenter of the entertainment and sports capitol of the world and Inglewood was nothing like this when he first arrived as a young child.

That was in 1965 during the tail

end of the Watts Riots when his late father came to visit McCallum’s uncle in Watts, but had to find safe shelter for his son in a motel in then lilywhite Inglewood.

“I was just a kid and not understanding what was going on at the time,” McCallum reflected.

Little did he know way back then that he would one day call Inglewood his adopted home.

McCallum’s first project in the city was in 1995 when the Lakers were soon to be leaving for Los Angeles and Holly- Continued on page 2 JOIN US ON

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of a nearby warehouse that was transformed into the tabernacle.

Later he was instrumental in planning a rally at the Forum that was up for sale at the time and it was attended by 10,000 that resulted in the church ultimately renting the Forum for Sunday service.

It wasn’t until 2005 that he left Faithful Central to begin the renovation plans for Hollywood Park, and through his firm obtained the rights in 2008 for what Continued from page 1:Gerard would be Hollywood Park Tomorrow. wood Park Race Track was However the recession still attracting some 30,000 of 2008 would put those visitors per day. craft plans on hold for the He took time off from his 238 acres of land delegatday job as a Planning Com- ed to it. missioner for the City of Hence, by 2012 the staLos Angeles to assist with dium project evolved and the economic development with the masterful negotiof Faithful Central Bible ating skills of Inglewood Church.

Mayor James T. Butts Jr., With McCallum’s vision- the city managed to pull ary plans, Faithful Central off a deal with the NFL evacuated an old printing that is marveled at today. factory on Florence Ave. and “None of this would Eucalyptus which was trans- have happened without formed into the Living Room Mayor Butts,” said Mcand orchestrated the purchase Callum. “It was his idea that no public set aside money be used and that it would be privately financed.”

Wilson Meany PRESIDENT/ EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER was behind the Willie Brown idea of an urban village that enPUBLISHER sures the stadium Kenneth Miller is never dark during the off-season VICE PRESIDENT Gloria Kennedy and the community is invested at PRODUCTION all times.

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What Black individual or Black-related event comes to mind when you think of Black History Month?

By Francis Taylor, Senior Writer

Phillip Williams “Dr. Martin Luther King’s March on Washington was a paramount moment in our nation’s history and a turning point for the Civil Rights Movement.”

Pierce Mundy “Dr. Charles R. Drew developed the method to preserve blood plasma, saving the lives of American soldiers; while he was denied blood plasma following an automobile accident in North Carolina, because he was Black and died.”

Maxine Harrison Annette Lee “Toni Morrison, the author of “Joycelyn Elders was the first Af“Beloved,” is my favorite author be- rican American appointed as Surcause her descriptive writing puts the geon General of the United States in reader in the middle of every scene.” 1993.”

The Most Senior

Citizen at the Inglewood Senior Center

By Francis Taylor, Senior Writer

Vernita Smith, who was born in 1922 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, prides herself as being the oldest (most senior) citizen who regularly attends the Inglewood Senior Center and this week, on Wednesday, enjoyed the lunch feast of herbed baked chicken,

split pea soup, wg couscous, cauliflower, cucumber onion and dill salad, pineapple tidbits and milk.

Smith was the youngest child with four older brothers and one sister. The family moved from Oklahoma to Watts in Southern California when she was about nine years old. Her mother was a teacher and Continued on page 6

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Kelvin Smith constructed to inspire Local businessman driven to help others

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

‘Never Give Up’- “ Gangs are like war. In order to defeat them, you must cut their supply lines of fresh troops so there will be no one left to fight. In order to do that, you need to give those kids a positive alternative.” –Lou Dantzler, founder of Challengers Boys & Girls ClubThe hands of Kelvin Smith resemble a man who has worked long, hard and grueling hours in the construction field, but his heart and soul reflects that of the late Lou Dantzler, founder of Challengers Boys & Girls Club who passionately spent his life helping individuals escape an existence of poverty, crime and futility.

Part of Smith’s journey is chronicled in Dantzler’s book ‘A Place to Go, A Place to Grow’ and defines how Smith escaped a life of street gangs, drug pusher, violence and crime to become a successful businessman, father and mentor.

He went from being one of the kids that found solace at Challengers, to a man responsible for building the ‘Smile’ dentistry and the tennis courts at the South Los Angeles center.

That was especially significant to Smith because as he explained it; “It was huge because the kids saw as an example of what could happen for them. If Kelvin can do it then anybody

can do it.”

Kelvin Smith’s remarkable transformation was inspired by the very words and deeds of Dantzler who encouraged him to never give up on himself and those less unfortunate.

Like many who grow up in impoverished communities, the best choices are not always the ones made, but instead the ones not made.

Smith had aspirations of being a football player, but a bum shoulder ended those dreams at Pasadena City College. He enjoyed modest success as a defensive back at Manual Arts high School on the lower level and then varsity team.

Reality hit hard when his son, Kelvin Jr. was born in 1991 and that is when Smith as states it; “I had to go to work.”

Coming from a family of electricians, Smith ironically began his career as a truck driver. First being taught how to operate one by his childhood friend and then subsequently purchasing his own big rig.

While his son was still an infant, Smith began working in the lucrative construction industry at Hemsley Construction Company Inc. The construction industry has not been minority or African American friendly, so Smith was fortunate to get in as an employee.

Smith eventually obtained his con-

struction license and maintained the business under the same name and has not looked back since.

He operates his company out of his home and many of his employees are gang members, former drug offenders, or felons similar to the people Dantzler detailed in his book.

“I hire a lot of gang members and teach them how to operate equipment.

I believe in reaching back and pull someone else up. These people would not have been hired by anyone else.

We train them how to operate equipment and make sure the get lessons of a trade,” Smith added.

He feels equally obligated demonstrating to young people how important it is to care for the seniors in their community, by mentoring kids to take out the trash for the elderly and performing other chores that enhance the

quality of life for all.

Smith is the father to four children, Kelvin Jr., who resides in Canada, LaToya, Khaila and Calvin.

When asked the best example he has provided to his children, Smith’s response on the profound.

“I think the best example I provided to my kids was my work ethic, loyalty and determination. I am a firm believer that hard works pays off and there is no substitute to doing your best.”

That philosophy earned him rave reviews on projects such as construction on the main entrance at Universal Studios.

Smith has also been very instrumental in the promotion of those who worked for him. Some have went on to work on major projects such as the Crenshaw/LAX Line and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

Mike Bloomberg Makes History with the Black Press of America

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent

Recognizing the importance of the Black vote and the reach of the Black Press of America, Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg has just delivered the largest single advertising buy to the Black Press in the 80-year history of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).

The NNPA is the national trade association that represents 230 blackowned newspapers and media companies throughout the nation.

The $3.5 million ad buy became of-

ficial on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, during Black History Month. It enables Bloomberg to continue his aggressive campaign for president with ads appearing in Black Press of America publications throughout the upcoming Super Tuesday states, as well as other key states where the Black vote will be the determinative factor in the Democratic Party primaries.

Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steve Benjamin, who co-chairs Bloomberg’s campaign, said the deal is reflective of the former New York City mayor’s commitment toward

building an inclusive economy.

“The Bloomberg campaign’s initiative is groundbreaking, and it goes to significantly increasing the economic health of African Americans by tripling their net worth,” said Mayor Benjamin. “The Bloomberg model is intentionally focused on creating a million new African American homeowners, 100,000 new African American-owned businesses, and $70 billion in federal capital to go in the 100 most challenged neighborhoods across the country.”

Benjamin added that the ad agree-

ment counts as a recognition that, while some people only talk about accomplishing important initiatives, Bloomberg follows through. “Mike has a history and a record as mayor, CEO, and philanthropist, of getting things done,” Benjamin stated.

“The ad buy not only is a show of respect to the incredible impact and importance of African American journalism but also it is Mike walking the walk when it comes to his investing in African American-owned businesses.”

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Sports & Entertainment

Wildcats to host D.C. Defenders IT News Wire

CARSON, CALIF. – The Los Angeles Wildcats lost 18-25 to the Dallas Renegades at Dignity Health Sports Park despite a fourth quarter rally by QB Josh Johnson and receivers Adonis Jennings and Nelson Spruce.

Late in the fourth quarter with 4:45 remaining, Johnson connected with Spruce for a 44-yard touchdown reception that split the Renegades’ cover two defense. This touchdown reception stands as the longest pass and reception in Wildcats’ history. Jennings followed with a successful three-point conversion that was moved from the 10 to the 5 yard line by a defensive penalty. All of this happened within 18 seconds.

The defensive effort stood as a high point for the Wildcats. CB Harlan Miller recorded the first interception in team history when he picked off a pass from QB Landry Jones intended for TE Donald Parham in the first quarter. Miller ran it back for 10 yards. LB Will Smith also intercepted a pass in the third quarter deep middle intended for D.Parham and returned it for 18 yards.

Wildcats quarterback Josh Johnson. (Nick Koza/Photo) Johnson finished the game 18-for-34 with 196 yards and two touchdowns. with four completions for 32 yards. a sack for a loss of eight and seven the D.C. Defenders. Kickoff is set for Spruce led the team with 89 yards and On defense, S Ahmad Dixon led yards respectively.

3 p.m. PST on February 23 at Dignity two touchdowns off of six receptions. with eight total tackles. DE/LB Willie Next week, the Los Angeles Wild- Health Sports Park and the game will Smallwood was second on the team Mays and DE Cedric Reed both record cats look to bounce back as they face air on FS1.

Los Angeles Chargers and CBS 2 The 28th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival Announce Multi-Year Broadcast Takes Audiences Around the World & Media Partnership and Back Home Again! the Bolts’ first-round pick in the 1968

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The Los Angeles Chargers and CBS 2 Los Angeles today announced a multiyear broadcast partnership that makes CBS 2 the Official Preseason Television Home of the Los Angeles Chargers as well as a year-round media partner.

The announcement was made by A.G. Spanos, Chargers President of Business Operations, and Jay Howell, President and General Manager of CBS 2 and independent sister station KCAL 9.

As the Chargers’ official preseason television partner, CBS 2 will have exclusive rights to over-the-air English language broadcasts of all Chargers preseason home and away games – excluding games nationally televised by a National Football League national television partner other than CBS – throughout the Los Angeles market.

CBS 2 Sports Anchor Jim Hill, a former Chargers defensive back who was

NFL Draft, will lead the station’s coverage of the Chargers during CBS 2 newscasts and weekend editions of “Sports Central.” In addition to preseason Chargers broadcasts and bringing viewers the latest Chargers news, highlights and features year-round across all CBS Los Angeles platforms, CBS 2 will air a weekly 30-minute Chargers show in the 6:30-7:00 pm time slot on Saturdays during the NFL season. The Chargers and CBS 2 will also join forces to support both organizations’ community and tent-pole events throughout the year such as CBS 2’s “Stephanie’s Day” and the Chargers’ “Community Tuesdays” and annual Draft Party.

“Everyone at CBS 2 is thrilled to reestablish our partnership with the Chargers,” Howell said. “Jim Hill and many of our other employees have long had a great working relationship with the Spanos fam- Continued on page 6

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Coming off a phenomenal year of black films, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) is raising the bar, and set to give movie-goers a 11-day marathon of offerings from around the Diaspora.

PAFF is celebrating its 28th anniversary in grand style with a string of highly-anticipated films, which includes a comedy by the multi-hyphenated host and entertainer Nick Cannon; a feature, executive produced by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal; plus, a special screening of the action-packed series, “Queen Sono,” out of South Africa, presented by Netflix; and to cap it all off … a film about a wedding! This year’s theme is “20/20 Vision,” kicking off the

decade with a fresh lens and solidifying its commitment to tell diverse stories with a global, luminous view.

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ed States and the largest Black History Month cultural event in the nation. Here are the festival stats: PAFF has selected a record-breaking 225 film, representing 52 countries in 26 languages – that is, 86 feature films; 128 short films and 11 new media selection. Plus, ArtFest will feature more than 100 fine artists from around the world. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has designated PAFF as an official qualifying film festival for live action and animation short films.

On February 11, 2020, the festival kicked off opening night festivities at the Directors Guild of America with the film “HERO: Inspired by the Extraordinary Revolutionary Life and Times of Diplomat and Judge Ulric Cross,” directed by Caribbean filmmaker FrancesAnne Solomon. Solomon leads a pack of women screening films at PAFF in record numbers with 81 of its film selections, helmed by female directors.

Here’s a quick look at some of PAFF’s hot picks: CENTERPIECE · SHE BALL— (2019/US/97 minutes | February 21, 2020 at 7:45 p.m.

– directed Nick Cannon. Movie synopsis: Rooted in discourse about race, gentrification, criminal justice and female empowerment, “She Ball” follows the love of the game through the struggles of Avery Watts, a single father who lost his NBA dreams to gang violence. Avery now struggles to keep his family’s community center open amidst rising gentrification in the City of Inglewood.

Stars Nick Cannon, Cedric The Entertainer, Fasion Love, Marla Gibbs, Evan Ross, Luenell, Melody Rae, DC Young Fly, Big Boy and Birdman.

CLOSING FILM · Zulu Wedding (Feature Narrative/South Africa/81min) | Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 6 p.m. – directed

by Lineo Sekeleoane. Movie synopis: Lou left South Africa and her Zulu-Sotho heritage behind to become a dancer in America, and when she falls in love with Tex, she knows he’s the man to marry. But when she brings Tex home to meet her family, she discovers she’s been promised since birth to a Zulu king. Caught between two men, two families, and two countries, Lou has to come to terms with who she is so she can fight for what she wants. Darrin Dewitt Henson (“Lincoln Heights,” and “Soul Food”) and Carl Anthony Payne II (“Martin” and “The Cosby Show”) lead this ensemble cast.

BUZZ-WORTHY SPOTLIGHTS · Foster Boy (Feature Narrative/ US/109 min) | Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 4 p.m. – directed by Youssef Delara and executive produced by NBA legend Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal. Movie synopsis: Micheal Trainer is a lawyer at the center of a trial in which a for-profit foster care agency puts a known sex offender into the same foster home as his young client Jamal, with catastrophic results. Michael, a successful litigator with a long career protecting corporate interests, wants nothing to do with Jamal’s case, until a Judge forces him to accept it. Initially he sees Jamal as a kid off the streets looking to grab a piece of corporate profits. But, when Jamal refuses to settle the case for any amount of money, Michael begins his represen-

February 20-26, 2020 tation in earnest. As their work together reveals the horrifying depth of the corrupt and abusive for-profit foster care agency. · The Cuban (Feature Narrative/ Canada/Cuba/109min) | Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 1:05 p.m. – directed

by Sergio Navarretta. Movie synopsis: When Mina, a young Afghan immigrant, gets her first job in a nursing home, an unexpected friendship with Luis, an elderly Cuban musician, reignites her love of music and changes her life forever. THE CUBAN boast an allstar cast with Oscar winner Lou Gossett Jr and Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo, as well as Giacomo Gianniotti (“Grey’s Anatom”y), Lauren Holly and Ana Golja “(Full Out,” “The Fanatic”).

The film features the music of Grammy nominated pianist Hilario Duran, as well as the Oscar-winning sound team from “Shape of Water.” For more information, visit TheCubanMovie.com. · Queen Sono Ep. 1 & 2 (Series/ US/89min) | Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 7:40 p.m. – directed by Kagiso Lediga & Tebogo Malote. Presented

by Netflix, this action-packed series follows Queen Sono (Pearl Thusi), a highly trained top spy in a South African agency whose purpose is to better the lives of African citizens. While taking on her most dangerous mission yet, she must also face changing relationships in her personal life. Joining Pearl on this mission is a star-studded cast including the multi-talented Vuyo Dabula, Kate Liquorish, Chi Mhende, Khathu Ramabulana, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, Loyiso Madinga, Rob Van Vuuren and Ma’ Abigail Kubeka. The series is directed

by Kagiso Lediga and Tebogo Malope.

Queen Sono premiers globally in 190 countries on the 28th of February 2020. · Knuckle City (Feature Narrative/South Africa/124min) | Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 9:20 p.m.

-- An aging, womanizing, professional boxer and his career-criminal brother take one last shot at success and get more than they’ve bargained for.

The festival is being held from February 11 – 23, 2020 at the Cinemark 15 Theatres, located at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles. (The theatre is situated on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard.)

The festival has cemented its role as a hub for breakthrough and award-winning Black films and filmmakers from around the world. PAFF is dedicated to the cinematic promotion and cultural exploration of peoples of African descent. It is PAFF’s goal to present and showcase the broad spectrum of Black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images and help destroy negative stereotypes. PAFF believes film and art can lead to better understanding and foster communication between peoples of diverse cultures, races, ethnicities, and lifestyles in an entertaining way.

The festival will hand out juried prizes for Best Narrative Feature, Best First Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary Short, and Best Narrative Short as well as audience favorite awards at the close of the festival.

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her father was a Pullman porter. With both working-parents in the household, and as the ‘baby’ in the family, smith enjoyed a comfortable upbringing.

Smith attended Compton College and later graduated from the University of California Los Angeles with a nursing degree. She earned the designation of Registered Nurse, RN, and was the first African American to be hired as a nurse at the Los Angeles County Hospital. During her long nursing career in Southern California, she had worked at several of the area’s medical facilities including tenure at Martin Luther King Hospital where she was a critical care nurse and worked in the emergency room that gained wide acclaim for their treatment of traumatic and often gang-related shootings and other assaults. She remembers working with Dr. George E. Locke, the retired Chair of the Department of Neurosciences and the brain surgeon whose medical feats achieved widespread acclaim.

Smith had a swift answer when asked about her secret for a long and healthy life. “Try to be a Christian,” she said and that was also the answer when she was asked what advice she had for young nurses who are embarking on a nursing career. When you put Christ first, everything falls into place.

Smith did not describe any special diet that has contributed to her longev-

ity. She has never smoked cigarettes or adopted a vegan lifestyle and reluctantly admitted that she enjoys an occasional glass of wine but never any hard liquor. When she was younger she exercised regularly and maintained a healthy weight. Moderation is the key element, she said.

Smith’s favorite thing to do is travel.

She has been nearly everywhere in the world except Africa. “The only reason I have not been to Africa is that I could never find anyone to travel with me,” she explained. “I still want to visit the African continent and at the age of 98 she said she is ready to go, if she can find a travel companion!

Smith is not on Facebook or Instagram so if you are interested joining her on a trip to Africa, you will probably find her dining with friends at the Inglewood Senior Center.

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the NNPA advertising salesman who helped in negotiations with Bloomberg’s campaign, called the ad buy a “Historic partnership between Mike Bloomberg and the Black Press.”

Reaching Black America in 2020 is critical for all presidential candidates, according to the Brookings Institute, a nonprofit public policy organization in Washington, D.C. In a recent study, researchers at Brookings noted that candidates increase their chances of winning the presidency by “taking the long-range approach of energizing Black voters. Both parties should not discount the powerful recent election results in which Black votes determined the outcome.”

A new Quinnipiac poll revealed that Bloomberg is steadily gaining traction among Black voters. The survey showed that Bloomberg rose 7 points overall, just two points behind former Vice President Joe Biden, who dropped 7 points.

Bloomberg now polls second among Black voters with 22 percent to Biden’s 27 percent. The former New York City mayor recently unveiled his Greenwood Initiative, which is designed to ignite economic justice for African Americans.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA, NNPA, emphasized, “It is appropriate and politically providential that candidates for the highest office in the nation recognize and sustain the significance of reaching African American voters through the Black Press of America via the NNPA. Mike Bloomberg has now stepped up to the plate with the commitment of his resources at this pivotal moment in history to affirm the importance of the Black vote in 2020.”

ily, as well as Chargers players, coaches and front office staff. It’s great for us to grow our partnership with the team as it prepares to move into SoFi Stadium and start an exciting new chapter in franchise history. The Chargers are the perfect fit for CBS 2 and our viewers, as this new partnership agreement includes preseason game rights that dovetail nicely with CBS Sports’ rights to AFC regular season and playoff games.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with CBS 2 as we open our SoFi Stadium home this year and enter a new era of Los Angeles Chargers football,” said Spanos. “This truly is the perfect partnership on a number of levels. Not only did CBS 2 carry 11 of our 16 regular season games last season but Jim Hill, prior to becoming the sports broadcasting icon that he is here in Los Angeles, is a former first-round draft pick of ours and a beloved Chargers alum. When you consider Jim’s increased involvement with the franchise, the year-round coverage, first-rate preseason telecasts, in-depth features, off-field community collaboration and extensive postgame analysis of regular season contests, we simply can’t wait for the 2020 season to kick off and have CBS 2 right there with us.”

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Inglewood, CA 90304 Registered Owner(s): All Points Logistics LLC, 10404 S. La Cienega Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90304 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on February 4, 2020 I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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All Points Logistics LLC, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on February 4, 2020 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.)

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Fictitious Business Name Statement

Fictitious Business Name Statement

File No. 2020023276

File No. 2020031079

The Following Person Is Doing Business As:

The Following Person Is Doing Business As:

LEGAL NOTICES

The Inglewood City Planning Commission hereby gives notice that it will hold public hearings on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Room, First Floor, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, to consider the following matters:

Networking With The Public Pacific Home Services

105 N Eastwood Ave., 3

11015 Firmona Ave.

Inglewood, CA 90301

Inglewood, CA 90304 Registered Owner(s):

Benjamin Lawrence Miller, 105 N Eastwood Ave., 3,

Registered Owner(s): Mike A. Garcia, 11015 Firmona Ave., Inglewood, CA 90304

Inglewood, CA 90301

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact

business under the fictitious business listed above on January 29, 2020

business under the fictitious business listed above on February 6, 2020

I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is

guilty of a crime.)

guilty of a crime.)

Mike A. Garcia, Owner

Benjamin Lawrence Miller, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 29, 2020

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on February 6, 2020

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name

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

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

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

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

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

of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed

before the expiration.

before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a

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

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.)

common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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Fictitious Business Name Statement

Fictitious Business Name Statement

Fictitious Business Name Statement

File No. 2020023744

File No. 2020015114

File No. 2020040070

The following Person is doing business as:

The Following Person Is Doing Business As:

The Following Person Is Doing Business As:

Uptown Leisure

Ramirez Cosmetics

Gracious Creations

15353 Weddington St., C310

11041 Linden Street

5449 Crenshaw Blvd., #140

Los Angeles, CA 91411

Lynwood, CA 90262

Los Angeles, CA 90043

Registered Owner(s): Shybria Pleasant, 15353 Weddington St., C310, Los Angeles,

Registered Owner(s): Diana Ramirez and Denise Ramirez, 11041 Linden Street,

Registered Owners: Johnathan Givens, Kathy Houston, 1151 East 67th Street,

CA 91411

Lynwood, CA 90262

Inglewood, CA 90302

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact

This business is conducted by two individuals.

transact business under the fictitious business listed above on January 29, 2020.

business under the fictitious business listed above on January 17, 2020

transact business under the fictitious business listed above on February 18, 2020

I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is

guilty of a crime.)

guilty of a crime.)

guilty of a crime.)

Shybria Pleasant, Owner.

Diana and Denise Ramirez, Owners

Johnathan Givens and Kathy Houston, Owners

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 29, 2020.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 17, 2020

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on February 18, 2020

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name

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

Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was

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

filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of

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

Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the

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

statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address

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

of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed

of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed

before the expiration.

before the expiration.

before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a

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

Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or

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.)

common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR 3320 WEST 85th STREET The City of Inglewood Planning Division has prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to assess the proposed project effects to the environment and community. To adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve a Special Use Permit No. 2019-013 (SP-2019-013) for a Preliminary Planned Assembly Development (PAD) to allow a five-story, 65-unit senior housing mixed–use development on an approximately 26,250 square-foot C-2 (General Commercial) zoned property and legally described as Lots 5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and Lot 12 of Tract No.15988 (AIN 4011-024-024) The IS/MND assesses the proposed project effects to the environment and the community. All potentially significant effects identified could be mitigated to a less-than-significant level. The IS/MND is being circulated for a 20-day public review period. The review period will start February 20, 2020 and end March 10, 2020.

The City has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the environmental analysis of the proposed project on March 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room on the first floor of City Hall located at 1 Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301.

The project site is not listed as an active hazardous waste site pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code in the following reference locations: DTSC EnviroStor database, Cortese list, State Water Resource Control Board Geotracker and Superfund site list. Two sites are listed under the Cortese and SWRCB lists as previously completing a remediation process.

A copy of the document is available for public review online at www. cityofinglewood.org and at the following locations:

The registrants commenced to

Location City of Inglewood Planning Division

Address 1 W. Manchester Blvd, 4th Floor Inglewood, CA 90301

Inglewood Main Library

101 W. Manchester Blvd Inglewood, CA 90301

Hours Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Alternating Fridays: 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.

Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Thursdays: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Alternating Fridays: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Closed: Sunday and Alternating Fridays

If you will require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Planning Division office at (310) 412-5230, One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing.

“If you challenge the proposed Special Use Permit 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 Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.”

“Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar onu este numero (310) 412-5230.”

In the event that this Planning Commission meeting is not held, or is concluded prior to a public hearing item being considered, the public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.

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February 20-26, 2020

From the desk of

MIKE BLOOMBERG Dear Reader, Thank you for taking the time to learn about The Greenwood Initiative.

As someone who has been very lucky in life, I often say my story would only have been possible in America — and that’s true. But I also know that because of the artificial barriers of discrimination, my story likely would have turned out very differently if I had been Black, and that more Black Americans of my generation would have ended up with far more wealth, had they been white.

Building Generational Wealth for Black Families is Critical. That’s why I launched The Greenwood Initiative in Tulsa last month. I visited the site of the Black Wall Street Massacre, where a white mob decimated the prosperous community of Greenwood. It is to the memory of the lost lives and promise of Greenwood that we’ve dedicated The Greenwood Initiative: a plan to address the systematic bias that has kept Black Americans from building wealth.

THE GREENWOOD PLAN WILL: • Create 1 million new Black homeowners • Double the number of new Black-owned businesses • Invest $70 billion in the country’s 100 most disadvantaged neighborhoods

Fixing the System for Black Families. When I was mayor of New York, I was proud to take on the systematic inequality that held back too many New Yorkers. We increased education funding, built 650 new schools and raised Black graduation rates to record highs.

We led an ambitious effort to reduce poverty and managed the largest amount of affordable housing in the nation. And as President, I will work even more aggressively to combat inequality nationwide.

I understand that undoing generations of systematic discrimination won’t happen overnight, but we can make progress with a clear vision and a comprehensive plan. I’ve included a pamphlet along with this letter that lays out my plan. When I’m President, implementing The Greenwood Initiative will be a top priority.

Join me in ending the systemic inequality that has held Black Americans back for too long!

Sincerely, Mike Bloomberg

PAID FOR BY MIKE BLOOMBERG 2020

For more information visit

MikeForBlackAmerica.com