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February 8-14, 2024

VOL. 39, No. 06

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Lies, Distortion CONTRIBUTED BY: BLACKPAST Philadelphia Dentist John S. Rock and Stereotypes— would eventually become a medical doctor and attorney who in 1865 would Why I Started become the first African American lawyer to argue a case before the Inglewood Today United States Supreme Court. In 1850, By Willie Brown

As our attention turns toward Black History Month, I find myself reminiscing on the role Inglewood Today has played in changing how Inglewood is viewed by the media. Today, Inglewood is looked upon as one of the most progressive cities in the U.S. Run by a Black mayor, with a predominantly Black and Latino population, the City boasts a stateof-the-art NFL stadium and soon-tobe NBA arena. It is set to host FIFA Soccer in 2026 and the 2028 Olympics. Crime has continued to decrease, We’ve come a long way from the days when the L.A. Times had folks scared to come to Inglewood—even scared to drive through it. Headlines depicting the city as a poor, gang-infested, hotbed for drug activity had many residents ashamed to admit where they live. As a long-time Inglewood resident, however, I knew the truth. And it was this truth that motivated me to set the record straight. I knew that, like any other community, Inglewood had areas that needed improvement. But I also knew the image portrayed by the media was seriously distorted. Inglewood was sometimes blamed for crimes that happened in L.A. Contrary to public opinion, life in Inglewood was relatively safe. I never Continued on page 7

however, he was also an abolitionist and civil rights activist. In that year 25 year old Rock gave a speech in neighboring New Jersey where he called upon the state’s white residents to treat the “disfranchised portion of the legal tax-payers” of the state fairly by extending to them the right to vote. His oration appears below. Citizens, in addressing you in favor of a disfranchised portion of the legal tax-payers of New Jersey, I feel, from the success our enterprise has already been crowned with, that intelligence, humanity and justice, may be styled characteristics of the citizens of this State Knowing, then, that I am speaking to an intelligent and human people, who believe that noble sentiment set forth in are not free and equal, (according to the the Declaration of Independence, that Declaration of Independence), we are “all men are created free and equal,” not men, because “all men are created etc. I take the liberty of speaking freely free and equal.” to you, being one of the disfranchised, We confess there is something about and I do not believe your hearts are so this we never could understand. We callous as not to listen to the voice of are denied our rights as men, at the the oppressed. same time are taxed in common with Although the above Declaration yourselves, and obliged to support the declares that “all men are created free government in her denunciations. If we and equal,” those noble words, in their are not men, why are we dealt with as common acceptation, do not and cannot such when we do not pay our taxes, or apply to the disfranchised people I am when we infringe the laws? Whenever now speaking of, because, indirectly, we become delinquent in the one, or you deny the disfranchised are men. a transgressor in the other, there is You say that all men are created free and then no question about our manhood; equal and at the same time, you deny we are treated as men, to all intents that equality, which is nothing more nor and purposes. If we are men, when less than denying our manhood. If we our taxes are due, and men when we

transgress the laws, we are men when our taxes are not due, and when we do not transgress the laws. There are many reasons why colored men should be enfranchised. We have been reared in this State, and are acquainted with her institutions. Our fidelity to this country has never been questioned. We have done nothing to cause our disfranchisement; on the contrary, we have done all a people could do to entitle them to be enfranchised. It is said, “there is not sufficient intelligence amongst us to warrant the restoration of those rights,” and that we Continued on page 7

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February 8-14, 2024

Op-ed Submission: Black Votes, Black Voices: The Democratic Party By Jasmyne Cannick

There is a saying that if you want to hide something from Black people, put it in a book. Similarly, if you want to hide something from Black voters, put it on their ballot with an intentionally confusing name and don’t do anything to educate voters about the position. Every four years, far too many voters in Los Angeles County skip down their ballot over the names of people running for an obscure position known as County Central Committee Member. Those names are people running to be your voice and vote in the Democratic Party. County Central Committee Member is an intentionally confusing way to say LA County Democratic Party Delegate. That’s what it should really say on our ballots, but it doesn’t, and so many people oftentimes just skip over that section of their ballot unaware of the importance of this position. This has allowed the status-quo to control the Democratic Party for decades. In fact, many of the people who run for these positions have held them for decades and if you think about it, the Democratic Party does very little to educate voters on the position, what it does on behalf of the voters who elected them, or to cast a wide diverse net to get new voices and views into the Party. I believe this is one of the reasons why there are very few Black people elected to County Central Committees and even

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fewer of us under 50. The seemingly intentional neglect by the Democratic Party in educating voters about the importance of County Central Committee Member elections hinders the party’s commitment to true grassroots democracy. When voters remain unaware of the significance of these elections, it undermines the party’s capacity to connect with and represent the diverse voices within local communities. I’ve gotten more emails from the LA County Democratic Party about going to rallies than I have about the upcoming election and increasing voter turnout. Why is that? Every four years 7 people are elected at-large by Democratic voters in each of LA County’s Assembly districts. Those people become Delegates in the LA County Democratic Party and get to vote on who gets the endorsement of the party and what the position of the party is on any given issue. For example, no matter where you stand on the war between Israel and Hamas, if you are a Democrat, you know that the Democratic Party has been known to take a position on conflicts outside of the US. Well, the only people who get to decide on what that official position is, usually through a resolution, are the Delegates elected. This happens at the local, state and national levels. Being a registered Democrat doesn’t give you a vote. The Delegates vote for you, so it’s important to choose wisely. It’s important to choose Delegates whose values and views align closest with yours. Another example is how long it took the Democratic Party Delegates to finally come out against former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. Delegates in the party, including myself, tried to get a resolution passed calling on Villanueva to resign in 2020 and it failed. It would be another two years before enough Delegates had changed their position on Villanueva to get a resolution passed. But by then, irreparable damage had already been inflicted on the community under Villanueva’s leadership and we’re still dealing with the effects of his administration. County Central Committee Members wield a lot of power and influence over politics in Los Angeles County. It matters who is elected because they are essentially the Board of Directors for the LA County Democratic Party. Do not skip over the candidates running for County Central Committee in your area. Research them, reach out to them. Ask them what their values are. Ask them why they don’t have a campaign website in 2024. Ask them what they have done in the 10 plus years that they have been elected to the County Central Committee and why you should send them back for another four years. The lack of education about this critical position not only perpetuates a gap in civic knowledge, but also limits the potential for robust, bottom-up engagement in the party. The Democratic Party needs to elect Delegates who

are focused on actively promoting transparency and information-sharing, ensuring that all voters have the opportunity to make informed decisions about their local party leadership and, by extension, the direction of the party as a whole. We have got to stop electing County Central Committee Members who belong to the status quo and treat the party like their own exclusive private club. They are elected by a vote of the People, your vote. The Democratic Party’s continued tendency to take the Black vote for granted is a concerning trend that cannot be ignored. For far too long, the party has relied on the unwavering support of the Black community without adequately addressing their pressing concerns and demands. It is essential to recognize that the Black vote is not a given but a precious expression of trust in the party’s ability to represent our

interests. Just like it’s not enough for the Democratic Party to pay lip service to Black votes, it’s not enough for Black voters to just be registered Democrats. We need to have a voice and a vote inside of the Democratic Party as Delegates at the local, state, and national level. Don’t sleep on electing County Central Committee Members. Jasmyne Cannick is an award-winning journalist running for County Central Committee in the 55th Assembly District. Find out more about her campaign at vote4jasmyne.com.

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February 8-14, 2024

Innovation Inglewood

By Charles Jackson

Council meetings generally follow a straight line from one parliamentary procedure after another. Today there was a new tenor in the attitude of the dias. With very little anticipation, and absolutely no hesitation, Mayor Butts, rose from his seat and took command of a nearby work-station, apparently preloaded with a powerpoint presentation. Typically, words like equity, zoning codes and budgets, are batted around during a council meeting. But today I sensed a sudden seismic shift in the direction of our city’s priorities, and goals. I’ve been slogging through these meetings off and on for 20 years, and for the first time that I can recall, the word futuristic became a part of the lexicon.

Today the mayor signaled a sea change in the direction of the city government. He proposed a new idea with a working title: Innovation Center. In a matter of minutes we heard how the City of Inglewood can be progressive and take a another quantum leap forward. Every City Council in every municipality is

faced with day to day problems, such as housing, infrastructure, potholes and more, but today we heard talk of robust infrastructure upgrades, modular furniture, 3D printers, Coding Stations, STEM instruction and educational partnerships for special needs students, and our seniors, all in association with needed upgrades to Inglewood High School and our public library. I ask you when have you last visited the public library? It’s still there. It still serves an important purpose, if we move forward with a vision. Of course the initiative has to be fleshed out, but there is room for you in this vision. I want to advise you as a citizen

to avail yourself of the opportunity to attend council meetings, but for now do take the time to observe the full flavor of this proposed initiative by viewing the entire meeting on YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/live/ daC9C-tFRs4?si=W5tRM0OvQ7Nf_ SQL)

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Area Communities S e r v i n g L a d e r a , H a w t h o r n e , W e s t c h e s t e r, L a w n d a l e , G a r d e n a , C a r s o n

Conservation, Plus Construction, Can Address California’s Water Crisis, Say Advocates Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media

Last month, Groundswell for Water Justice, a grassroots advocacy group, joined civil rights leaders at the State Capitol in Sacramento. They demanded immediate action to address the state’s worsening water and housing crises. A 2021 California auditor Report found that more than one million Californians lacked access to safe, clean drinking water. Two in three of those people, they found, were people of color. According to data from the US Census Bureau Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances found that expenditures on drinking water infrastructure in California declined overall since 2010, but much of the infrastructure is old. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) estimates that a third of their 6,780 miles of water pipes installed over 80 years ago will reach the end of their useful life in the next 20 years. “I think the very first piece is making sure that the plight of the million Californians that don’t have access to water are being heard,” Groundswell for Water Justice spokesman Ed Sanders told California Black Media (CBM). “Policy leaders can have an honest conversation about this but understand that there are human lives that are impacted. And that has to sort of be put at the front. That need is urgent, it’s sort of born of a legacy of discrimination, and needs to be addressed.” California had one of its wettest years ever in 2023, following a harsh decades-long drought that left many of the state’s lakes and reservoirs dry, forcing Gov. Newsom to create water restrictions across the state. “There’s not a silver bullet that solves all of this. I think, you know, obviously, we need to sort of look holistically at the whole water supply. Where the demand is, where the water is captured, how we convey it,” Sanders continued. A coalition of community, civil rights, labor, and infrastructure leaders around the state combined efforts and resources to create Groundswell for Water Justice. The organization advocates for policies that improve the delivery of water by supporting small water system operators throughout the state which often serve low-income communities of color. Groundswell advocates say extreme weather swings from intense heatwaves to powerful atmospheric rivers have required California to upgrade the water capture, purification, and distribution infrastructure, much of which is

decades old and not built to support the nation’s most populous state. They contend that water infrastructure must expand if California is going to meet its housing mandates. Without proper water infrastructure, developers cannot get new housing approved. Groundswell co-founder Robert Sausedo calls the water crisis the “civil rights issue of our time. He insists that conservation and construction are the two approaches that will solve it. “Several 100 people who are directly impacted by this issue of clean safe drinking water joined us to raise their voices towards a clarion call for justice for the have-nots to share in the same privileges of the haves when it comes to water,” Sausedo told LA Focus at the rally. “The goal now is to continue moving forward in our efforts to organize the state and bring on more organizations to participate with the 52 organizations across the state that are currently involved and advocate for those who are too often overlooked and to ensure that both state and federal legislatures continue to do the right thing for those who are disenfranchised when it comes down to one of the most critical needs -- clean water,” he added. California’s earthquake-prone

environment presents an additional risk. According to former U.S. Geological Survey seismologist Lucy Jones, water infrastructure represents “the single biggest vulnerability we’re facing in Southern California.” These risks can be mitigated, says Jones, by relying less on transporting water long distances and developing more local sources of water. However, there’s a built-in challenge with that solution. According to the California Department of Water Resources, the state received 75% of its rain and snow in the watersheds north of Sacramento, but 80% of the state’s water demand comes from the southern ⅔ of the state. Among guest speakers at the rally were Richard Polanco, former State Senator; Antonio Villaraigosa, former Mayor of Los Angeles; Marc Morial, CEO and President of the National Urban League; Tony Thurmond, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; and more. The California Aqueduct is infrastructure that is critical for water distribution in the state. Built in the 1960’s, it transports water 444 miles from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the agricultural breadbasket San Joaquin Valley, through the largest water lift, the Edmonston Pumping

Plant, then stored in Pyramid Lake, Castaic Lake, and Lake Perris for distribution throughout Los Angeles, and inland empire cities. Los Angeles imports water from the Sierra Nevada Mountain ranges via the 242-mile-long Los Angeles Aqueduct. Southern California imports water from the Colorado River via the 233-milelong Colorado River Aqueduct. California also gets water from groundwater, though water from these 515 subterranean basins is being extracted faster than it can be recharged. As a result, the available water from most groundwater basins is decreasing, according to the CDWR. Advocates point out that water is and has always been a critical factor in shaping California’s population and economy. The balance of urban development, agricultural sustainability, and ecological preservation of watersheds (fish need water too) will be strained as Californians endure the effects of climate change. The leadership at Groundswell for Water Justice says the organization is working to make sure that all people are represented in decisions affecting the livability of their communities.

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February 8-14, 2024

Sports & Entertainment You’re The Legend

By Charles Jackson

If you’re a sports fan, you no doubt witnessed the exchange of respectful banter, between former NFL defensive back turned legendary sportscaster, Jim Hill and former Chargers quarterback turned legendary coach Jim Harbaugh. The video replayed on CBS affiliate sports broadcasts this past Thursday evening. Fresh off of a resounding undefeated season as head coach of the University of Michigan, Coach Harbaugh flirted with the Atlanta Falcons as well as the Chargers as he considered a return to the NFL. The media gathered in the YouTube Theater, adjacent to the Chargers’ home field on the grounds of the SoFi stadium. A beaming Chargers’ owner and Chairman of the board, Dean Spanos stood by as we all watched a spectacular video that followed some of the highlights of Jim Harbaugh’s storied career both as an NFL quarterback and a championship winning college coach. After the video, he walked us through some of the vetting and collaborative

process that led up to the hand shake and the decision to bring us all together at this press event. Head of football operations, John Spanos was introduced and he too shared a bit of insight, leading up to the official welcome, including the conclusion to the search for the new general manager, Joe Hortiz. Having just arrived in town, Mr. Hortiz is set to meet the press this following Tuesday. When you think of a coach, you might envision a super jock, capable of imagining and quoting a playbook. Head Coach9⁹ Harbaugh displayed a far greater range of personality and

character than the typical three minute engagements at the end of an afternoon college football game. Jim Harbaugh gave us a great 45 minutes stream of thought including extemporaneous, Q and A, starting with the previously mentioned banter with the legendary Jim Hill. Much of the questioning from the press leaned into the idea of uncharted playbook strategies, but Harbaugh explained that until he gets together with the team, any strategies beyond faith, family and football would be wild speculation. This early in the game there are no plans for broad, sweeping changes

in the overall team direction. The current plan is simple. Hard work. My most urgent question only echoed those being relayed to Coach Harbaugh concerning the future of his now former Michigan coaching staff. It was confirmed that some of Michigan staff, including Jay Harbaugh are presently in talks with Chargers management, and are expected to bring at least some vestiges of the Michigan game philosophy to LA. In full disclosure, today’s events can only energize my Buckeyes chances next year. Welcome to Los Angeles and Inglewood, coach Harbaugh.

Common Hymnal Presents “GOD OF COLOR” Single Featuring Jalen Seawright, Bianca White, and Royce Lovett, Produced By Seaux Chill, Vincent Charlow, and Tommy Sims The Bellamy Group P

Common Hymnal Step Into Black History Month With Celebratory Song About The Melanated Christ - “God Of Color” Take A Deep Dive Into The Praise and Protest of The Ecosystem of Creatives that created COMMON HYMNAL Nashville, TN -- How do you begin Black History Month? The artistic ecosystem called Common Hymnal is stepping strong into Black History Month by adding another musical work to their music catalog of praise and protest. Their latest release, “God of Color,” is a song that is an unapologetic and full-throttled celebration of the melanated Christ. “God Of Color” is written by the collaborative aggregation of Jalen Seawright, Rev. Otis Moss, III, Gustaf Emil Sydhage, Royce Lovett, and JonCarlos Velez. Seaux Chill, Vincent Charlow, and Tommy Sims are the genius league of producers for the track. Sims is one of music’s most notable producers behind a deep catalog of award-winning projects and artists, including CeCe Winans, The Judds, Eric Clapton, Smokie Norful, Israel Houghton, and Amy Grant.The phenomenal trio of artists delivering the vocal performance on “God of Color” are Jalen Seawright,

Bianca White, and Royce Lovett. “God of Color is a song that speaks to OUR people - our melanated power and uniqueness that allows us to be different and valuable,” explains Bianca White. “The verse Give them eyes to see my humanity, in its beauty, in its power, all you created me to be is extremely powerful because it makes a request to be seen and recognized as powerful and honorable while connecting us to God in a way that shines light that people of color are not often directly associated with God and often have to prove their salvation. God of Color is a call to give back the God who is living and living in COLOR!” “My soul stood up for joy when I first

heard God Of Color during the song share at our writer’s camp,” says Royce Lovett. “After hearing the second verse, the writer’s room erupted in joyful praise. My praise was full of wonder, lament, joy, and gratitude! This is MY song of worship. Then, Jalen wanted a rap on the third verse, and I was ALL ABOUT IT! I’ve been waiting my whole life to write this verse. This is a song of freedom because the truth sets us free.” “God of Color” is available now on all digital music platforms and is a single from the forthcoming album GRAVITAS. The official music video, directed by Lovett and Nathan Nix, is also available on YouTube. Jalen Seawright shares this, “It doesn’t

matter how proud, how enlightened, or how woke you become, when you’re brown, you must face the truth that there are more things built to dehumanize you than there are to affirm the image of God in you. This song is the ace up my sleeve, my holy diss, the ultimate come-back to those who say they love Jesus yet withhold justice from their generously melanated siblings. One day, they must also face the truth that we, too are fearfully and wonderfully made in His image...His melanated image.” Common Hymnal was created as a virtual library to help Christ followers navigate uncertain times and find a safe passage into the future through forward-facing content from the spiritual underground. This gathering of creatives carefully works to coalesce a new demographic of Christ followers who find themselves on the outskirts due to not fully connecting with mainstream Christian culture, yet eager to enjoy healthy community with other Jesus people. You can take a deeper dive into Common Hymnal and get connected at CommonHymnal.com Find “God of Color” lyrics and song credits here.

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February 8-14, 2024

Strategies for Small Businesses to Hire and Retain Reliable Employees on a Budget

Aden Ferguson

Staffing challenges continue to plague small business owners seeking to hire and retain reliable employees without breaking the bank. However, there are several inexpensive strategies that entrepreneurs can employ to build a solid team. Offer Competitive Pay Within Your Budget While you may not be able to match the salaries at big corporations, you can still offer wages at or slightly above the average for similar positions in your geographic area. Review industry standards and compensate accordingly to attract qualified candidates. Small businesses can also get creative with benefits like extra vacation days, flex time, and remote work options that job seekers value. Invest in Training and Development Promote from within and boost employee loyalty by investing in training to help unskilled workers gain new skills. Be transparent about opportunities for advancement within the company through hard work. Offer to pay for courses or workshops that will expand their knowledge in your field. This incentivizes staff to stick around. Focus on Company Culture Foster an enjoyable work environment and culture that makes employees feel appreciated. Recognize achievements, listen to ideas, seek input on decisions, and show that you value your team. Encourage bonding with team lunches or events. This motivates staff and enhances retention. Offer Ownership Opportunities Provide profit sharing, stock options, Hiring and retaining reliable staff strategic planning, it’s possible to build or co-ownership stakes to loyal long- to care about the business and work hard to help it succeed. The potential upside is crucial for small business survival a dedicated team without blowing your term employees. Having a share of is powerful for retention. and growth. With some creativity and whole budget. ownership gives staff a tangible reason

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feared that I’d be robbed, shot at, and be looked at in a favorable enough light have my vehicle stolen just by going to draw the attention of Fortune 500 about my daily business. companies and billionaires like Rams It’s no accident that much of the owner Stan Kroenke. negative reporting hurled at Inglewood Day in and day out, my team was rampant simply because it is a city and I worked hard to highlight the comprised mainly of Black and Latino good—publishing upbeat stories residents. Positive news was given just about education, business, sports, minuscule mention or went unreported neighborhood improvement projects, altogether. etc. So, in 1994, I set out to publish a Nay-sayers said good news does not vehicle for alternative news—one sell. Yet, here we are today, some 30 that would celebrate the positive side years later proving just the opposite. of Inglewood and offer hope to those Not only does good news sell but I thinking of moving or opening a believe it is what many people want business here. I knew all too well how to hear. Let the Times and CNN, talk a bad reputation could ruin a city’s about doom and gloom, death and chances of success. destruction. We know that this is what Even after the first copy of Inglewood helped bring in more dollars, jobs, Today rolled off the presses. It would reasons to celebrate, and a city people take several years before the city would are proud to call home.

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are not sufficiently acquainted with the say, we “cannot rise in this country, the government, etc.; but they do not say prejudices are too strong to overcome”; we do not have sufficient intelligence that we had better be “kings among and knowledge of the government, to beggars, than beggars among kings,” warrant us to pay our taxes, because we As neither of the positions is enviable, cannot thoroughly understand how the we will not quarrel about the beggarly money goes! or kingly conditions, We think these If we, who have always been with titular philanthropists who try to make you, do not understand something of the people believe we can never rise in the regulations of this country, how this country, and that money must be miserably ignorant are the thousands raised, by appropriation or otherwise, of voters who arrive in this country to expatriate us, would do well to hold annually, who know nothing of this their peace and give their extra change government, and but little of any to the poor, emigrate to the country of government! There is no just plea, and their forefathers as quickly as possible, apology for you to shut every avenue and take their incendiary reports along to elevation, and then complain of with them… degradation; what else can be expected, Africa is urged upon us as the country while we are looked upon as things, and of our forefathers! If this is good treated worse than unthinking animals? sophistry-and we think it will pass-then In the Revolution, Colored soldiers it follows that all men must go to the fought side by side with you in your country of their forefathers: in this case, struggles for liberty; and there is not the blacks will go to Africa, and the a battle-field from Maine to Georgia, whites to Europe; and where will the which has not been crimsoned by our mixed races go? We suppose, in such blood, and whitened by our bones. In an event, they would occupy the inter1814, a bill passed the Legislature of medium-that is, the Mediterranean Sea! New York, accepting the services of What would become of the Indians? 2,000 colored volunteers. In the battle Would they go to the country of their on Lake Erie, Commodore Perry’s forefathers? If so, where is it? fleet was manned chiefly by colored This sophistry is not designed to seamen. Many black sailors served aggrandize any but the descendants under Commodore McDonough when of the European nations: Africa is he conquered Lake Champlain. Many the country for the Africans, their were in the battles of Plattsburgh and descendants and mongrels of various Sackett’s Harbor. Gen. Jackson called colors; Asia the country of the Asiatics; out colored troops from Louisiana and the East Indies the place for Malays; Alabama, and in solemn proclamation Patagonia the country for the Indian; attested to their fidelity and courage. and any place the white man chooses to But some of our enemies say we “had go. HIS country!… better go to Africa.” We ask, Why? They

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2024024300 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2024025007 The following Person is doing business as:

Rick’s Spa 4 UR Pets 4810 Olanda St. Lynwood, CA 90262

Sellabrate Party Supply 1623 E. 53rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90011

Registered Owner(s): RR 92989 LLC, 4810 Olanda St., Lynwood, CA 90262

Registered Owner(s): Kendell Sellers, 1623 E. 53rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on February 2, 2024.

I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) RR 92989 LLC, Owner.

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on February 2, 2024.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original February 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024 IT00422301200203101 Inglewood Today

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2024011368 The following Person is doing business as: Serenity Village Developments Behavioral Health Workforce Consultants 319 N. Market Street, 202 Inglewood, CA 90302

Registered Owner(s): Serenity Village Developments, 319 N. Market Street, 202, Inglewood, CA 90302 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on January 18, 2024. I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Serenity Village Developments, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 18, 2024. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original February 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024 IT0042230120020399 Inglewood Today

NAME CHANGE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case # 24TRCP00034 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Lamonte Stephen Scott, 2505 W. 80th Street, Inglewood, CA 90305, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, Southwest District, 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503, to change his name. FROM: Lamonte Stephen Scott -TO: Tony Lamont Scott THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on March 15, 2024, 8:30 am, Dept B, Room 340, 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: February 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024.

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