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Incumbents Big Winners in Inglewood Election By Veronica Mackey and Francis Taylor

uesday was a big night for incumbents in the Inglewood Municipal election. There were no upsets in the races for City Council Districts 3 and 4, or the City Clerk and City Treasurer seats. Unofficial results indicate that Councilman Eloy Morales, the longest sitting member of the city council, pulled in 88.8 percent of the votes against opponents James A. Spencer (7.5%) and James MarcanEloy Morales tel (3.7%). “I am honored and hum- opposed, won a fourth term bled that the residents of in office. the 3rd District trust me “I am truly humbled to with the privilege of repre- have the many Inglewood senting them,” Councilman Morales said. “Throughout my campaign, I felt the sincere connection I have with the residents I represent and continue to take the responsibility it brings seriously. The Mayor and City Council have been supportive of me in every way. We have a great team and, with it, we will continue to bring Inglewood back to its glory.” District 4 Councilman Ralph Franklin Ralph Franklin, who ran un-

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erguson, MO will now have three black members on the city council. African American representation has tripled. Calls for a local government and police force that reflects the racial make-up of its citizens were heard and answered as Ferguson voters went to the polls on Tuesday. About two-thirds of the town’s 21,000 citizens are black. Until Tuesday, five Yvonne Horton of six Ferguson City Counvoters go to the polls and cast to the District 4 commu- cil members were white. their vote of confidence in nity,” Councilman Franklin me as an expression of their said. “My Council Assistant, appreciation for my service Claudette Matthews, and I work together as a winning TEAM (Together Everyone Accomplishes More) to fight for a better quality of life for the residents of the 4th District of the City of Inglewood. I give all the honor to God as a public servant who Ella Jones will continue to be a blessing to others for the next four years.” City Treasurer Wanda Brown, who also ran unopposed, was not available for Wanda Brown (Continued on page 2)

Inglewood Is a Community Creating Change

n Thursday April 2, 2015, in the City of Gardena, the South Bay Communities Creating Change (SBC3) came together in efforts to prevent underage drinking and the harmful impacts alcohol consumption has on society. The City of Inglewood represented by District 2 Councilman Alex Padilla expressed the importance of supporting (Continued on page 2)

Ferguson City Council Half Black

By Thomas Bunn

Councilman Alex Padilla expressed the importance of supporting alcohol awareness.

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Wesley Bell It was the first municipal election in Ferguson since Officer Darren Wilson fatally shot Michael Brown, who was black and unarmed, on Aug. 9. The shooting sparked sometimes violent protests in the St. Louis area, and spawned a national “Black Lives Matter” movement to press for change in how police deal with local minorities. Wilson was never charged in the case (Continued on page 2)

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Ferguson City Council Half Black (Continued from page 1) Unofficial results showed that Wesley Bell defeated another black candidate to win in the 3rd Ward, which includes the apartment complex where Brown was killed. Ella Jones won the 1st Ward race, defeating another black candidate and two white candidates. Brian Fletcher, a former mayor who is white, won a 2nd Ward race against another white candidate. Bell is a lawyer and a criminology professor who also serves as municipal judge in a neighboring town of Velda City. Jones, a business woman, had strong labor union support. According to the St. Louis County Board of Elections, voter turnout was historic. Turnout in the 2013 municipal election was 17 percent for whites and 6 percent for blacks. Last year’s city election drew a dismal 13 percent of registered voters to the polls. On Tuesday, however, numbers increased substantially from the previous election—12.3% to 29.4%-due to a strong get-out-the-vote

effort from labor unions and other national organizations. Just 562 new voters were added to the rolls. In recent weeks, the focus shifted from new registration to getting those who are registered to vote. Voters braved heavy rains and thunderstorms which swept through the city most of the day. A scathing report by the Dept. of Justice after the Brown shooting showed patterns of racial bias against African Americans, both within the police department and in the City. Reports of excessive po-

Inglewood Is a Community Creating Change (Continued from page 1) alcohol awareness with partner South Bay cities. “With 32 years in law enforcement after having been the commanding officer in our youth services

T. Butts, and the council members. Thank you so very much.” Research points to the fact that the alcohol industry has a strong influence on our day to day lives through consistent primetime advertisement, billboard placements, and mobile ad

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lice stops and exorbitant fines being charged to people of color for minor infractions, in addition to the Brown shooting, forced the resignation of Ferguson’s city manager, police chief and municipal judge. Moving from protests to politics, there is hope that the new council members will help usher in a new Ferguson. “This community came out in record numbers to make sure our voices were heard,” said councilman-elect Bell. “When you have a community engaged, the sky is the limit.”

than all illegal drugs combined. LA County statistics show that between 2010-2012, 23% of individuals under the legal drinking age of 21 reported drinking at least one alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days. Within SPA 8, which includes the cities of Carson, Gardena, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance, CHP reported in 2012 that there were 35 killed and 758 injured from alcohol-involved motor vehicle accidents. Each April since 1987, Alcohol Awareness Month is nationally observed to increase public awareness and understanding of alcohol related issues. For the first time, South Bay Cities Creating Change, a coalition of community-based and non-profit division in Santa Monica, alcohol placements. Those influences greatly organizations dedicated to the prevenawareness impacts us all in our com- influence our young people as well. tion and treatment of substance abuse, munity. It’s just a sincere pleasure to Alcohol holds the top spot as Amer- is participating in this nationally obbe here this morning representing ica’s drug of choice for young people, served month-long event. the City of Inglewood, Mayor James and is more likely to kill young people Salute to Inglewood! Incumbents Big Winners in Inglewood Election (Continued from page 1) comment. She has been the City Treasurer for more than 25 years. With over 12 years of experience and 25 elections behind her, City Clerk Yvonne Horton easily won re-election with over 90 percent of the vote against opponent Kesha Mitchell. “I am blessed, grateful and humbled by the election results and honored that Inglewood voters have given me another opportunity to serve,” said City Clerk Horton. “People we’ve served for years were so gracious and proved that Inglewood residents are our great-

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Mayor Butts and Councilmembers celebrate victory. Photo by Jaime Medina. est assets.” Unlike a general elec- Counts” campaign was successful tion, the turnout for a Municipal in maintaining a traditional turnout. election is generally low. However, Chris Bozant, Horton’s campaign (Continued on page 10) it appears that Horton’s “Your Vote

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City Quiz – The Answers By Anne Cheek La Rose

ow did you do with the quiz? Do you know your city well? I hope so. I’ll keep you in suspense no longer, here are the answers: 1. The Centinela Adobe was built in 1834. It is one of only 47 remaining adobes in SoCal and considered a very fine example of a smaller adobe. 2. Holy Faith Episcopal Church. This is their 101st year. While Presbyterian services have been held continuously in Inglewood since 1890, Holy Faith has never changed locations. 3. The Centinela Adobe/Inglewood Fox Theatre. The National Register of Historic Places is a list of important structures and places across America. 4. The Pleistocene Era. During this time were the animals whose skeletons are being excavated at the La Brea Tar Pits and on display at the George C. Page Museum. Animals of this era were woolly mammoths and rhinos, saber-toothed cats, cave bears, ground sloths among others. 5. The “History of Transportation” mural / Main Post Office / both exterior and interior artwork / Edward Vincent, Jr (Centinela) Park itself /and the park’s tennis courts and Veteran’s Building / Oak Street School / Centinela Springs in Vincent Park 6. Daniel Freeman 7. Fairview Heights, the neighborhood east of La Brea, north of Centinela, west of West Blvd, and south of 64 Street Florence/La 8. Florence/West, Brea, Florence/Hindry 9. January 15, 2014, and the opening concert was The Eagles. 10. Commercial Street and it did not go north of Plymouth (a block south of Centinela) until the 1930s. 11. Poultry, specifically eggs. Eggs and chickens to start your own egg production were sold from a shop on Centinela. That shop is now part of True Vine Baptist Church at the corner of Cedar Ave. 12. Wise Tire & Brake. If you guessed Coburn Roofing which celebrated its 100th last year, that is the oldest business, but it has only been family owned since the 1940s. 13. A water reservoir, specifically 1 million gallons 14. Manchester Blvd. Its original name was Pimento Street 15. Teacher at Inglewood High/unofficial city historian

Anne Cheek La Rose 16. On the site of the Daniel Freeman mansion (the closed Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital site). BONUS: The tree is a Moreton Bay Fig, native to Australia and it is 127 years old. 17. Edward Vincent, Jr 18. Randy’s Donuts 19. Four: Inglewood, Morningside, City Honors Preparatory, and ICAAS, which includes career technical education, adult education, and alternative education school 20. Endeavour 21. At the end of the winter racing season in December 2013 22. Newport-Inglewood Fault. It has ruptured twice: in 1920, when folks came to see the damage and stayed because of our good weather making Inglewood the fastest-growing city in America from 1920-1925, and what is called the Long Beach Earthquake of 1933. Inglewood suffered significant damage both times. 23. La Brea & Manchester – 808 N. La Brea is the former Bekins Storage building and 1019 W Manchester is a former auto dealership and paint & body shop. 24. On the Centinela Adobe grounds 25. The Dalia – Inglewood held annual flower shows in the 1940s and into the 1950s. Growing flowers in town was an important business as far back as the 1890s. 26. 1954 EXTRA CREDIT: At the corner of Manchester/Locust where McDonald’s now stands. The structure was the former home of St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church. 27. 1973 28. 20 years and now entering its 21st year 29. Crenshaw-LAX Line 30. Two: 1989 and 2009

Video Leads to Murder Charge of SC Officer

eeing is believing. Graphic cellphone video footage has landed Police Officer Michael Slager behind bars. The North Charleston, SC cop was shown firing at an unarmed black man as he ran away. At least 8 shots were fired. Unlike A police officer is accused of murder the Michael Brown shootin South Carolina. ing in Ferguson, where there were conflicting accounts “That officer thought he could leading to the teen’s death by Of- just shoot this man. He thought ficer Darren Wilson, there is ample Mr. Scott was expendable,” said video evidence to show what hap- family Attorney Chris Stewart. pened. After the shooting, the person This is the latest case in which videotaping was heard saying an unarmed black man has been “abuse.” He turned over the vidshot and killed by a white officer. eo to Scott’s family, who shared And like similar cases, it began it with police. Charges were filed with a traffic stop. After being less than an hour after the city’s pulled over for a busted brake light mayor and police chief received on Saturday, victim Walter Scott, the video. Slager was fired from who had warrants in Family Court, his post and taken into custody begins running. The officer fires Tuesday. Both the FBI and South seven times, pauses, and then fires Carolina Law Enforcement Divian eighth round as Scott slumps to sion are investigating the shooting. (Continued on page 11) the ground, according to reports.

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Fast Food Ban on South L.A. Restaurants Found Ineffective

ome 7 years after an ordinance was passed in South Los Angeles, restricting new fast food restaurants, a new study by the RAND Corporation has revealed that rates of obesity have not declined. As noted on the RAND website (www.rand.org): “We evaluate(d) the impact of the “Los Angeles Fast-Food Ban,” a zoning regulation that has restricted opening/remodeling of standalone fast-food restaurants in South Los Angeles since 2008. Food retail permits issued after the ban are more often for small food/ convenience stores and less often for larger restaurants not part of a chain in South Los Angeles compared to other areas; there are no significant differences in the share of new fast-food chain outlets, other chain restaurants, or large food markets. About 10% of food outlets are new since the regulation, but there is little evidence that the composition has changed differentially across areas. Data from the California Health Interview

Survey show that fast-food consumption and overweight/obesity rates have increased from 2007 to 2011/2012 in all areas. The increase in the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity since the ban has been significantly larger in South Los Angeles than elsewhere. A positive development has been a drop in soft drink consumption since 2007, but that drop is of similar magnitude in all areas.” Why didn’t the ban work? As Roland Sturm, one of the coauthors of the study noted, there weren’t very many stand-alone franchises in the 32-square-mile area covered by the fast-food ban to begin with. He called the South L.A. fast-food restriction “symbolic” and “not at all effective.” Although new fast food restaurants were limited, convenience stores were not. Neither were supermarkets. Consequently, there was an increase in consumers purchasing so-called “junk food” at supermarkets and discount retailers. Sturm noted that large supermarkets “are especially good at

purveying soda and candy at low prices.” A recent study by Drexel University found that supermarkets built in underserved areas ranked among the least impactful policy changes affecting the nutritional quality of foods. “…We shouldn’t expect diets to shift dramatically until we start changing the relative price of food,” Barry Popkin, a professor at the University of North Carolina, told NPR. Sturm’s research on a South African program that offered subsidies for healthier food buttresses that notion. It’s pretty intuitive. When given the rebate, participants didn’t fully switch to healthier food, but they certainly bought more of it. The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest.

Metrolink Construction in Inglewood for 2 Weeks

ome loud and disruptive construction work is on tap at locations in and near Inglewood starting this week, Metro officials said. Contractors working on the Crenshaw Line light rail tracks will be driving piles near La Brea and Florence avenues near downtown Inglewood. The piles will support a bridge for trains over the intersection. That work will take two weeks. Barricades will also be going up today near LAX, on Aviation Boulevard between Arbor Vitae Street south past Century Boulevard to 104th Street. Construction of a bridge foundation there will reduce traffic on Aviation Boulevard to one lane in each direction, and last for a year. Next weekend, 104th Street will be closed to all traffic at Aviation Boulevard for several days as an excavation is dug and a temporary deck is installed. Those projects are building foundations for bridges, which will carry passenger trains from the LAX area to the Mid City district, through Leimert Park, the Crenshaw district and Inglewood. A subway is also being dug under Crenshaw Boulevard near Leimert Park.

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Election Marks Clear Victory for Inglewood

ongratulations to all of the winners in Tuesday night’s election—incumbents and newcomers alike. With regard to the incumbents, your re-elections are proof that this community stands solidly behind you. It is an affirmation that the people of Inglewood believe in you and that your returning to office means you are leading in the right direction. The fact that Councilman Ralph Franklin and City Treasurer Wanda Brown ran unopposed is a testament to the outstanding job each is doing to move Inglewood forward. And the same can be said for Councilman Eloy Morales and City Clerk Yvonne Horton. Although each faced competition, it was barely noticeable. Each walked away with victory margins of 88 to 90 percent respectively. While critics may rally against members of the city council and city officials at public meetings, the voting booth is where Inglewood residents speak the loudest. It is where the future of Inglewood is decided. So, congratulations are in order for Inglewood voters as well. You again exercised your right to vote, and your votes matter. At the end of the day, it is what you do—or not do—at the polls that really determines Inglewood’s future. A vote for Morales, Franklin, Horton and Brown is an endorse-

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly ment of progress in Inglewood. Residents and businesses here want to see more of it. Remember, these are the officials who have been in office all along, from the time Mayor Butts first took office with an $18 million structural deficit, until today, when the City is about to break ground on a multi-billion sports stadium, with no tax payer funding. Remember all of this has happened within just 4 years. Seeing that the newly re-elected officials have stuck with the city through the hard times, it’s nice to see them enjoy the rewards of their loyalty and hard work. Although there will be some new faces on the Inglewood School Board, these individuals are no strangers to leadership and public service. In case you are not familiar with the backgrounds of

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the new school board members, Margaret Richards-Bowers (1st District) is a retired nurse who served on the IUSD Budget Advisory Committee for the 2012-2013 school year. Melody Ngauc-Tuuholoaki (3rd District) is a teacher and community activist.

D’Artagnan Scorza (5th District) is the executive director and founder of the Social Justice Learning Institute. The organization inspires community involvement and leadership among Inglewood youth. Either (Continued on page 11)

Women Earn More Than Men in 20 U.S. Cities

omen seeking economic parity with men in the work place will can find it in Inglewood. Despite U.S. Census data that women earn 78% of what men make, the financial literacy website NerdWallet, lists 20 U.S. cities where women out-earn men. Inglewood tops the list, putting women’s earnings at 120.60% over the men. Average earnings for Inglewood workers in 2014 were $25,750. That figure is below the national median of $28,800. There are 7 other California cities on the list: Carson, Econdido, South Gate, Oakland, Elk Grove, Hayward, and Richmond. Only 6 cities report median earnings that are higher than the national average. All of that suggests that when it comes to lowwage work, women do better than men. However, in Silver Spring, MD, a suburb of Washington, DC where women out-earned men, the

Cities Where Women Earn More Than Men

median income is $40,800. One inspiring finding from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), a Washington, DC think tank, is that among Millennials in New York City, women make $1.02 for every dollar earned by men. What’s more, a widely reported 2010 study by James Chung, president of a New York strategy and analytics firm, showed that childless women between the ages of 22 and 30 earn 8% more than men in that same demographic.

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Inglewood, CA Trenton, NJ Orlando, FL Albany, NY Carson, CA Hollywood, FL Oakland, CA Elk Grove, CA Hayward, CA Miramar, FL Yakima, WA Birmingham, AL Wilmington, NC Escondido, CA Las Cruces, NM Deltona, FL South Gate, CA Dallas, TX Richmond, CA Silver Spring, MD

Women’s earnings as a percentage of men’s 120.60% 118.20% 113.30% 111.30% 109.30% 109.00% 108.80% 105.90% 104.50% 104.10% 103.20% 102.30% 102.20% 101.50% 101.10% 100.90% 100.80% 100.50% 100.30% 100.30%

2013 median earnings for workers $25,750 $21,800 $27,600 $29,800 $30,300 $39,800 $31,000 $39,800 $30,200 $28,400 $19,800 $22,100 $24,000 $25,200 $19,700 $26,200 $21,400 $27,000 $25,800 $40,800

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Are You Living for the Weekends? Tactics to Help You Turn TGIF into TGIM If you’re one of the many Americans who live for the weekends and dread Mondays, you may think that it’ll always be this way. Peter K. Studner begs to differ. Here, he shares proven tactics to help you breathe new life into your career and (yes!) thank God for Mondays.

re you a TGIF person? Do you slog unenthusiastically through the workweek, counting the days and hours until the weekend begins? If so, was it always this way? Or was there a time when you were excited about your career and (even if you’d never admit it now) looked forward to seeing what each new workweek brought? If this sounds familiar, Peter K. Studner has two questions for you: What happened? And would you like to recapture that TGIM spirit? “The truth is, all but a very fortunate few lose interest in their jobs at some point in time,” says Studner, author of Super Job Search IV: The Complete Manual for Job Seekers & Career Changers (Jamenair Ltd., 2015, ISBN: 978-0-938667-06-3, $26.95, www.SuperJobSearch.com). “When you find that all traces of TGIM have left your life, you have a choice: You can continue to dread the beginning of each new week (and risk total burnout), or you can take steps to figure out how to breathe new life into your career.” Studner, who is a master career counselor and whose outplacement firm has helped over 27,000 people transition from one job to the next, speaks from experience. In Super Job Search IV, he guides readers through the complicated process of conducting a successful job search campaign. Best of all, Super Job Search IV isn’t “just” a book—it’s a systematic approach to finding a job that includes online resources and an app with information about job leads, companies, and recruiters around the world. Here, Studner walks TGIF-ers through a series of steps to help them look forward to Mondays again: First, pinpoint why you have lost interest in your job. It’s possible that you feel gut-churning dread (or maybe just soul-crushing boredom) when you walk into the office, but you’ve never put thought into what’s causing those feelings. This is the first step you need to take, because the source of your discontent will determine what you do next. To help you get started, Studner shares a list of common reasons why people lose interest in their jobs: • My job became boring; it was the same old routine over and over. • I am underemployed. I needed this job during the recession, but now that the job market is beginning to grow, well... • The commute has become unbearable.

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• My boss does not appreciate me and is continually on my case. • The company is in trouble. It’s not growing. There are no new products or services. Any day there could be layoffs, or worse yet, a bankruptcy. • I am underpaid, and there are no raises on the horizon. The wait for a promotion will be too long. • It’s impossible to get all of my work done on time. Too much has been dumped on me due to downsizings. • This company doesn’t offer overtime pay...and I have to work late all the time. • My benefits package has changed for the worse. • I’m not learning anything new. This is just a dead-end position; I live for the end of each day! Next, explore whether a change is possible within your current organization. Before you jump ship, Studner says you should explore what, if anything, you might do to change things. “Sometimes, employers don’t realize that their employees are discontent, and are often willing to work with them to make things better,” he notes. Here are four examples of what you might consider: • Request a change of positions inside the company (providing there are openings, you have the skills, and/or the company is willing to train you). • Go back to school in the evening to add skills to your tool box so you become more valuable to your present employer (or a future one). • Have a heart-to-heart discussion with your boss (provided he or she is approachable) to discuss your workload. Ask if it’s possible for you to receive help, or if the workload can be redistributed. • If you are underpaid for the work you do, ask for a raise (provided the company can afford it). “Whatever you decide to ask for

in this discussion, don’t threaten to leave the company if your request isn’t granted—even if that’s what’s in the back of your mind,” Studner advises. “At this point, you want to keep the conversation positive and avoid alienating your employer.” If necessary, take steps to move on. If, after all things are considered, you determine that it’s time for a change, what next? “The key word for you now is preparation!” says Studner. “A job search campaign is not just slapping a résumé together and sending it out in a mass mailing, especially if you are looking for that TGIM job.” Here are the steps you need to take: • Do not discuss your plans to leave with anyone. This especially applies to individuals within the company, unless you have 100 percent assurance of their confidentiality. If you are unsure, keep your plans to yourself. • Make a list of all your job search interests. Next to each prospective position, note your relevant experience (how much time you’ve spent doing this kind of work) and your pertinent knowledge (how much applicable training you’ve had). “It’s okay to list positions for which you have zero experience and/or knowledge,” Studner assures. “Remember, you can get training in a relatively short period of time, and it’s perfectly fine to start on a lower rung of the ladder. If you love what you do, you will become good at it, and promotions will be easier. Remember, your objective is a TGIM job!” • Validate that the job you want exists. When you have identified the kinds of positions you want to explore, do some research with websites like Indeed.com. Does your preferred job still exist? Are positions available in the city where you wish to work? What skills are being asked for? Do you have those skills and experience? How and where do you need to apply? • Make a detailed list of all your accomplishments. Go back as far as you can in your career. Accomplishments are the most important tools in your job search bag. You will use them in your résumé, interviews, letters, replies to advertisements, phone calls, presentations, e-mails, and even salary negotiations. • Prepare a fresh résumé. Do not try to rework an old one. “A killer résumé tells the reader what

you have done in a concise, readable manner,” Studner notes. “It showcases your most relevant skills and related accomplishments. It shouldn’t include exaggerations—just the facts.” • Do research on possible companies that you would like to consider. Before putting companies on your target list, check them out at Glassdoor.com and see what former employees have to say. Some reviews may be eyeopening. • Begin to explore the job market. If you see ads of interest with specific company names, try to network with someone in that company (for instance, using LinkedIn). Do not be in a rush to send out your résumé indiscriminately. Control its distribution. • Meet and prepare your references. Have a conversation with your references (preferably in person). Make sure they’re aware of your career goals, that they know how best to attest to your accomplishments, and that they will keep your confidentiality. • Keep copious chronological notes. Each time you make a new contact, whether it’s by phone, in person, in a letter, or via e-mail, record that person’s information. Keep a running list on your computer or smartphone (and back it up), or if you prefer to do it the old-fashioned way, in a spiral notebook. • Beef up your skill set. If your current skills are inadequate, now is the time to enroll in evening or weekend courses, if possible. “If you are not disciplined in selfteaching, you’ll learn faster and easier by getting into a classroom environment,” Studner comments. • Never stop tweaking your campaign. Based on the feedback you get from your references, mentors, and research interviews (or even job interviews!), adjust your campaign accordingly going forward. “And keep in mind that your résumé, cover letter, and interview answers will probably need to change with each application,” Studner advises. “Before each meeting, think about which of your skills would best fit with this particular company and this particular job. Consider what problems the company might have and how you can solve them. Then tweak your materials to reflect your conclusions.” (Continued on page 10)

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Establishing, Building and Maintaining Credit Victor Villegas, Regional Manager, Union Bank

aving a favorable credit rating is important if you plan on applying for a loan to buy a car, home or start a business. But even if you aren’t looking to borrow, your credit history can be an important factor when renting an apartment, shopping for insurance, or looking for a job. Following are tips to help establish, build and maintain favorable credit: Understanding what affects your credit Your credit history is compiled by the three major credit reporting agencies: Equifax®, Experian® and TransUnion. These agencies gather and track your bill payment history, the amount of available credit you are utilizing, the length of your credit history, if you have opened new accounts recently and the types of credit being used, as well as information that is of public record. This includes judgments, foreclosures, bankruptcies, collections, tax liens and wage garnishments. This information is provided

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more likely they may be to extend credit to you, usually with lower interest rates. Both positive and negative information in your credit report influence your credit score. Activity on your report, such as late payments, can lower your score, while a track record of making payments on time can help raise your credit score. Maintaining a low debt-to-credit ratio generally has a more favorable influence on your score than if you maintain high balances on your accounts.

credit card. A secured credit card requires that you put up a deposit in exchange for credit, until you prove your creditworthiness. After as little as 12 months of responsible usage, some credit card issuers will convert the account to a regular, unsecured credit card and refund the security deposit. If you do not pay your bill, your deposit will be used to pay off your debt. Another option is to have a family member co-sign on a credit application. With a co-signer, the lender also factors the co-signer’s credit Victor Villegas into the decision. Both parties are Establishing a credit history responsible for the timely repayment to lenders, landlords and others in A simple way to begin building of the debt, so keep in mind that if the form of a credit report. your history is to apply for a credit you mismanage the account, it will A credit score is a three-digit card with a low limit, such as a de- affect your co-signer’s credit rating. number ranging from 300 to 850 partment store or gas station credit Use your credit card to make purbased on your credit report. It is card. Look for a card with the low- chases, but don’t exceed your credit a mathematical calculation that est annual percentage rate (APR) limit or let the balance owed get changes as new information is add- and read the disclosure chart and too high to manage. To establish a ed to your credit history. Your score fine print so you understand the favorable credit history, it is imporcan change gradually as you change fees, interest rates, reward program tant to pay your bill on time every the way you handle credit. A higher details and other specifics. month and not carry large balances. credit score generally indicates to If you are under the age of 21 or You might consider making one lenders that you are less of a credit are re-establishing your credit, you or two purchases each month for (Continued on page 9) risk. The higher your score, the may need to apply for a secured

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Through Medi-Cal, More Than 1 Million Black Californians Sign Up for Health Insurance By McKenzie Jackson, California Black Media

s far as Ronail “Stretch” Shelton knows, his health is great. Strong, athletic and fit, the Los Angeles-based personal trainer, is one of hundreds of thousands of Californians of all races who renewed or began Medi-Cal coverage this year. Despite having a clean bill of health, Shelton, 31, who is African American, says he understands why he needs reliable health coverage. “If something were to happen suddenly, I might not be able to afford to pay for it,” said Shelton, who is self-employed. According to the most recent numbers, 779,000 Californians either enrolled or re-enrolled in Medi-Cal, the Golden State’s safety-net health insurance program, during its second open enrollment period. This statistic includes numbers from November 15, 2014, to January 31, 2015. While Covered California, the state’s health exchange, has not yet released statistics concerning the number of African-American Californians who signed up for health coverage through the state program during this most recent enrollment period, Black Californians made up six percent, or 114,000, of the 1.9 million people who registered for Medi-Cal during the initial enrollment period of October 2013 to April 2014. Medi-Cal provides low-cost health coverage for children and adults with low to no incomes and resources. The program is administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Under the Medi-Cal program, qualified persons receive free or lowcost health coverage. Eligibility for free Medi-Cal is determined by

household income and family size, among other requirements. Every year the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sets guidelines that determine whether or not families or individuals qualify for certain federal assistance programs based on their income. In 2015, according to that measure, a family of four has to earn less than $23,550 to fall below the poverty level. For an individual, that number is $11,490, and $15,510 for a family of two. However, the State of California has its own index for determining who qualifies for Medi-Cal. According to DHCS, a family of four has to earn less than $32,913 to fall below the poverty level. For an individual, that number is $16,105, and $21,708 for a family of two. Toni Newman, the Development and Administration Coordinator with To Help Everyone (T.H.E.) Health and Wellness Centers in Los Angeles, one of the Southside Coalition’s community health groups, said with Medi-Cal and other lowcost plans offered through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), African Americans can get affordable, even no-cost, health insurance. “Health plans offered by Medi-Cal include benefits knows as ‘essential health benefits,’” Newman told California Black Media in an e-mail. Those health benefits include dental services, emergency services, hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription drugs, laboratory services, and children’s services such as oral and vision care. Maternity and newborn care, preventive and wellness services, chronic disease management, mental health servic-

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es, substance use disorder services, and other rehabilitative devices and programs such as physical and occupational therapy are also covered by Medi-Cal insurance. According to numbers from the Southside Coalition’s website, from 2008 to 2012 T.H.E.’s six centers and one mobile clinic in the south Los Angeles area had a patient base that is 61 percent African American. Seventy-two percent of the patients earned less than 100 percent of the federal poverty line and 43 percent were uninsured, the website also reports. Newman said T.H.E.’s doctors and nurses are accustomed to dealing with health issues associated with the communities it serves. “Sixty percent of T.H.E. patients use Medi-Cal and most of that population are minorities,” she said. “A lot of African Americans suffer from high blood pressure and diabetes.” At each of the centers, T.H.E. offers medical services for men, women, children, and teens, as well as public health and preventive education services. Although enrollment for the program jumped dramatically during Covered California’s open enrollment period from November 15, 2014, to February 15, 2015, enrollment or renewal for Medi-Cal is available all year long to those who qualify, as opposed to the private health insurance plans offered through Covered California as part of the ACA—commonly known as “Obamacare.” There are a number of ways individuals or families can apply for Medi-Cal coverage. They can sign up in person at their local county’s human services agency; visit a Cov-

ered California certified enrollment counselor; or apply by mail with a Medi-Cal Single Streamlined Application found on Covered California’s website at www.coveredca.org. Newman said T.H.E. has 10 certified enrollment counselors who have been trained and certified by Covered California to assist uninsured patients in enrolling in MediCal and Covered California plans. For most, the renewal process is simple and straightforward. It entails requesting the Medi-Cal renewal documents from your local county human services agency. Upon receiving, the applicant must fill the forms out and send them back to the human services agency. Shelton said getting through the renewal process was smooth even though he experienced a hiccup early on. “I didn’t get the paperwork,” he said. “So they assigned me someone that helped me get it done.” For more information about Medi-Cal visit www.dhcs.ca.gov/ services/medi-cal/pages/applyformedi-cal.aspx or call your local county human services agency, or visit Covered California’s website at www.coveredca.com or call 800300-1506. Place your DBAs, Probates, Trustee Notices, Legal Notices, Summons and more in Inglewood Today Print & Online Call: 310.670.9600

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Alternatives for Antibiotic Resistant Super Bugs

By Michael Comeau

any years ago, I remember reading an article about the overuse of antibiotics and its dangers. One of the dangers was the mutation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Alexander Flemming, the man who discovered penicillin, warned that the overuse of this miracle drug might lead to problems with resistant bacteria “super bugs”; therefore antibiotics should only be used in cases of life or death. It’s unfortunate that his warning was not taken seriously, for it’s no secret that antibiotics have been used and abused as a medicine of convenience. In addition, most people consume a small steady dose of antibiotics by eating commercially grown meats, poultry and farm raised fish. It’s time to pay the piper, for “super bugs” are now a very serious threat and have already taken the lives of many people throughout our country. We’ve been hearing about a form of staph infection called methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRCA. The symptoms of MRCA and other staph infections are very similar, so it is important that a doctor diagnoses the condition; pimples, rashes, pusfilled boils, especially when warm,

painful, red or swollen, can mean that you have a staph skin infection. Staph can also cause more serious infections such as severe skin infection, surgical wound infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia. The symptoms could include high fever, swelling, heat and pain around a wound, headache, fatigue, and others. These infections can be very serious and life threatening. It’s important to see a doctor is one suspects MRCA. The good news is that if one’s immune system is up to snuff, staph or any other bacteria usually will not pose a problem. The bad news is that the typical American life style, diet and overuse of antibiotics and prescription drugs don’t allow one’s immune system to thrive. Each time one takes a course of antibiotics, they knock down their immune system a notch or two. Seventy percent of one’s immune system is in their gut, and antibiotics destroy all the good bacteria living there, so after a course of antibiotics, the first line of defense has been destroyed leaving one defenseless. That’s why it is not uncommon for one to contract a yeast/fungal infection after antibiotics. Most people have been taking antibiotics since

they were children so it’s understandable why there are so many people with compromised immune systems. There are many ways to build one’s immune system to reduce the chances in contracting MRCA or any other germ. Every human being would benefit by restoring the good bacteria in their gut by taking a probiotic supplement (acidophilus and bifidophilus). Vitamin C in the form of Emergen-C or a buffered variety is helpful. If one has irritable bowel syndrome and is on a diarrhea swing, this may not be a good choice. Colloidal or ionized silver is a natural antibiotic that is not staph resistant and can be taken throughout the winter as prevention at 1 teaspoon a day. A good “immune building” multiple can be taken at 2 a day for prevention. Garlic is another natural antibiotic that is not staph resistant because of its active ingredient, allicin. If you and others can stand the odor, eating a clove a day is the cheapest route. There are also garlic pills available. An old fashion remedy to treat a staph or any other skin infection or wound is to crush a clove of garlic and add 5-10 drops of tea tree oil. Place directly on the problem area and cover

with a large Band-Aid or gauze for as long as possible, for it may burn a little due to the garlic. Repeat the process each day until the area is healed. If one is not able to walk around smelling like garlic and tea tree oil, Miracle II gel is an odorless topical oxygenated formula that has a reputation of healing a variety of the most stubborn skin conditions. There are homeopathic remedies such as silicia, hepar sulphuris calcareum and calcarea sulphurica that help with severe skin conditions— helping boils suppurate (pop) and heal. The 30C potency will suffice. Common sense hygiene is always important. Washing hands with soap and water is the most important. Carrying disinfecting wipes around comes in handy for wiping down the handle of shopping carts, payphones, etc. For more information on MRCA and some additional hygiene tips, go to http://www.cdc. gov and click on MRCA in schools. Please feel free to read more of this article by visiting my links at http://www.workfromhome4dollars.com/ArticleHealth12.php and http://www.workfromhome4dollars. com. I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles or my site. Your feedback is important to me.

Establishing, Building and Maintaining Credit (Continued from page 7) things that you have in your budget, and when your credit card bill arrives, pay the outstanding balance in full each month.

each of the three major credit-reporting bureaus at annualcreditreport.com. This site allows you to view and print your credit reports free of charge. To correct any errors found, follow the directions provided by the credit reporting agencies that are included with your credit report. Continue to pay your bills on time, pay off your loans and avoid bankruptcy. A bankruptcy may stay on your credit report for 10 years, during which time you will likely find it difficult to obtain credit. If you find yourself needing help repaying creditors, managing debt or setting up a personal budget, reach out to your banker, financial advisor or nonprofit credit counseling organization, or try taking a personal finance class at a local college. This article reflects the thoughts and opinions of the author and is being provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered financial or tax advice. Please consult your financial or tax advisor. Victor Villegas is a regional manager for MUFG Union Bank, N.A. MUFG Union Bank, N.A., is a fullservice bank with offices across the United States. We provide a wide spectrum of corporate, commercial,

retail banking and wealth management solutions to meet the needs of customers. The bank also offers an extensive portfolio of value-added solutions for customers, including investment banking, personal trust, capital markets, global treasury management, transaction banking and other services. With assets of $113.7 billion (USD), as of December 31, 2014, the bank has strong capital reserves, credit ratings and capital ratios relative to peer banks. MUFG Union Bank is a proud member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial

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Building credit Once you begin building a positive credit history, aim to diversify your credit accounts. Apply for a bank credit card, pay your bills on time and avoid carrying a balance higher than 30 percent of your credit limit. Creditors may also take into account the length of time you’ve maintained credit, so avoid opening and closing accounts. Apply for a small installment loan, such as a car loan or a personal loan. A loan is different from a credit card in that it is a form of installment credit; you pay back the loan, with interest, in set monthly installments. A student loan is a form of installment credit, but the loan won’t appear on your credit report until you start paying back the loan. Maintaining credit It is important to regularly check your credit report for errors that might have a negative effect on your credit score. Obtain a copy of your credit report every year from

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LEGAL NOTICES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015059765 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015067388 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015072143 The following Person is doing business as:

Galicia Express 3343 W. 135th Street Hawthorne, CA 90250

Billionaire Leadership Club MyCleanWish 8712 Chessington Drive, #253E Inglewood, CA 90305

Registered owner: Martin Galicia, 3343 W. 135th Street, Hawthorne , CA 90250

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Mocoloco Studio Paper Trail Lizzy Shaw Public Relations 1170 Hi Point Street Los Angeles, CA 90035

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 5, 2015. I 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.) Martin Galicia, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 5, 2015 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 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015 ITO0422301064 Inglewood Today

Registered owner: Elizabeth Shaw, 1170 Hi Point Street, Los Angeles, CA 90035

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 12, 2015.

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 17, 2015.

I 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.) Matthew Blackwood, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 12, 2015

I 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.) Elizabeth Shaw, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 17, 2015

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 March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 2015 ITO0422301061 Inglewood Today

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Are You Living for the Weekends? Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015076576 (Continued from page 6) The following Person is doing business as: • Stay positive. The mesKing’s Pressure Wash Service sage you send contacts 4182 S. Western Avenue and prospective employLos Angeles, CA 90062 6170 Coke Avenue ers should be that you are Long Beach, CA 90805 looking to transition into Registered owner: Wilbert Marvin King, Jr., 6170 Coke Ave. Long Beach, CA a new opportunity where 90805 you can use your skills, This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced and that you are explorto transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 20, ing all options. “Be posi2015. tive with everyone, and I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. for sure do not badmouth (A registrant who declares as true anyone or your current information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) company,” Studner adWilbert Marvin King, Jr., Owner This statement was filed with the County vises. Clerk on March 20, 2015 “When you take an acNOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name tive role in managing your Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was career, you won’t have to filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of settle for a TGIF job,” StudSection 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in ner concludes. “If you put the statement pursuant to section 17913 in just a few hours every other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New evening, you can work mirFictitious Business Name Statement acles. Your next job should must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of be a joy, give you a feeling itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of self-worth, and if you beof the rights of another under Federal, come good at what you do, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions continue to be rewarding. Code.) Settle for nothing less than Original March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 2015 TGIM!” ITO0422301063 Inglewood Today Peter K. Studner is the author of Super Job Search IV. He is a master career counselor and former chief exin Future ecutive and board member of companies in the United • Helping loved ones: States, France, and Great Many people today are still Britain. He has helped thounot making what they used sands of people with their to, and finding a job right out career transitions and trains of college is still challenging other career professionals to for many recent grads. In- deliver this easy-to-follow stead of giving cash to your program. child, consider giving an appreciated gold coin, which can be sold to pay the mort- the California Board of Acgage, pay property taxes, buy countancy. He has extensive food, etc. In times of financial experience in individual, cordistress, your child may be in porate, real estate and parta low tax bracket—perhaps a nership taxation and has rep0 percent bracket—and thus resented clients in tax audits would owe much less tax and other tax matters with than you probably would pay the IRS. As an investor, Stoif you sold the coin yourself. rum came to understand the However, due to the so-called need to own gold in order to kiddie tax, this strategy won’t preserve wealth from the govwork as well with children ernment’s reach. He wrote who are fulltime students “Going for the Gold” (www. goldandtax.com) in an effort younger than 24. William A. Storum, JD, is to clarify widespread confua member of the California sion about investment in and Bar Association (inactive) taxation on gold. and a licensee (inactive) of

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Financial Strategist Says Gold May Face Higher Taxation

dding to the confusion of extensive tax laws is the fact that they change, says gold financial strategist William A. Storum. In 2013, for example, new tax laws moved the highest federal income tax rate from 35 percent to 39.6 percent. For 2014, if your taxable income topped $406,750—or $457,600 if you’re married and file a joint return —you are in that 39.6 percent. “Whether you’re in that percentile or not, inflation is an inevitable part of our future because the government is printing money it doesn’t have, affecting every American,” says Storum, author of “Going for the Gold” (www. goldandtax.com). “Gold is the standard, and that’s why it’s a great investment for your portfolio assets—anywhere from 5 to 35

percent is a good range.” But gold investments may be highly taxed in the future, which is why you’ll need a tax-planning strategy. In trying to navigate stocks, mutual funds and various tax traps for gold, such a strategy likely requires a comprehensive and highly detailed plan, says Storum, who offers a few basic tips for gold coins and bars. • Trading with like-kind exchanges: As many real estate investors know, likekind exchanges mean that an owner can exchange one investment property for another and thus avoid paying tax on a sale. Like-kind exchanges are also possible for gold investors. You can exchange bullion—coins or bars—or another form, and as long as equal value changes hands, no income tax will

Incumbents Big Winners in Inglewood Election (Continued from page 2) manager said, “Our polling indicated that the Horton name is well-known and well-respected in Inglewood, however we took nothing for granted. Our goal was to encourage people to vote and remind them of the Horton’s 30-plus years of positive public service in Inglewood.”

While the city council, city clerk and treasurer races were predictable, there were a few surprises in the Inglewood Unified School District races. All of the Boardappointed candidates came up short. Instead, the voters elected Margaret RichardsBowers to the 1st District seat, Melody Ngauc-Tuuholoaki to the 3rd District seat, and D’Artagnan Scorza to the 5th District.

be due. Why trade? One reason may be to obtain smaller, more liquid gold items. A one-ounce gold bullion coin worth $1,400 or more may not be practical for purchases or gifts. Privacy protection: • Unlike gold stocks, funds and other similar securities investments, the purchase of gold bullion often is not reported to the IRS. No government agency is able to keep track. For the most part, investors in gold coins and bars, and other precious metals, have a great deal of privacy – if you know the rules and understand when forms must be filed. It’s important to work with a dealer who is in compliance with reporting regulations. The IRS may scrutinize dealers and their customers if their compliance is in question.

Yvonne Horton celebrates with her family

Margaret Turner Evans had received the greatest number of votes (47.2%) in the 4th District at press time. However, because Inglewood elections require 50% plus one vote for an outright win, there will likely be a runoff between Turner Evans and her closest rival, Graciela Patino, who received 23.1%, in June. Darius A. Leevy placed third, (Continued on page 11)

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Video Leads to Murder Charge of SC Officer (Continued from page 3) He had been with the department for five years and previously served in the Coast Guard. If convicted, Slager could face the death penalty or life in prison. Slager was booked into the Charleston County Jail about 6 p.m. local time on a murder charge, and was denied bond during a brief court appearance. He is likely to appear before a Circuit Court judge Friday. “This is a bad decision by one of those 343 (officers). As a result of that video and the bad decision made by our officer, he will be charged with murder,” North Charleston Mayor Keith Sumney, said. Had video been available in the case of Michael Brown and other unarmed black men like Trayvon Martin, white officers might not have been so easily acquitted. Ordinarily, without video evidence, the officer’s account carries more weight. The video in Scott’s case, and even Slager’s own account,

shows a clear contradiction of facts. Police reports show that Slager said he used his Taser. He later said: “Shots fired and the subject is down. He took my Taser,” according to reports. Slager told authorities he shot Scott because he felt threatened, yet Scott was clearly shown sprinting away from him, unarmed. Slager was also seen dropping an object at Scott’s feet as he lay on the ground. “It would have just been the standard story of a police officer giving his version and that would be the end of it,” Stewart said. “In this case, this officer gave his story, and it turned out not to be true.” This isn’t the first time Slager has been accused of unnecessary use of force. In September 2013, a burglary suspect filed a complaint, but Slager was exonerated. “I don’t want to see anyone get shot down the way that my brother got shot down,” Anthony Scott said. “If there wasn’t a video, would we have known the truth?” The department does not use body cameras.

Publisher’s Message (Continued from page 5) Margaret Turner Evans or Graciela Patino will likely face each other in a June runoff. As a 34-year teacher and career advisor, and teacher and criminal defense investigator respectively, each woman is more than qualified to make an impact in our schools Inglewood has never needed more leadership in its schools than it does now. Although the district has struggled in the past 3 years, improvements (starting with the phys-

ical condition of some schools) are being made. The commitment expressed by successful school board members can only enhance the new direction that Inglewood schools are taking. I could not think of a finer group of people to lead our children further into the 21st Century. So there you have it. The people of Inglewood have spoken, and the newly elected and re-elected leaders have assumed their positions. It’s good to be on the right side of victory, isn’t it?

Incumbents Big Winners in Inglewood Election (Continued from page 10) with 19.0%, followed by Rene Talbott with 10.7% in District 4. Richards-Bowers beat out Dionne Young Faulk, 61.8% to 38.2% in District 1. Ngauc-Tuuholoaki ran unopposed in District 3 and D’Artagnan won 60.5% vs. Henry Brown’s 39.5%.

City Clerk Horton advised that the Election Day results are unofficial and provisional and Vote-By-Mail ballots, turned in at the polls instead of mailed in before the deadline, are still being counted. “I doubt that the final vote count will change the outcome of most of the elections, however, school Board Seat 4 is too close to call,” said City Clerk Horton.

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D at e s i n Ap r i l April 11, 2015 Market Street Art & Music Festival Bring on the family fun! Local musicians, artists, food and craft vendors will entertain and delight visitors in downtown Inglewood, at Market and Nutwood streets. Held from 1-5pm. Featuring jazz, R&B bands, cooking demos, face painting, and more. Sponsored by the Inglewood Business Expansion Club and the Helping Hand Center.

April 18, 2015 Document Shredding Day Join Councilman Alex Padilla and safely discard your old documents. The District 2 Document Shredding Day takes place from 10am-noon at the I-COP Center, La Brea and Centinela.

April 23, 2015 Inglewood State of the City “Remembering Our Past, Moving to the Future” is the theme of this year’s State of the City Address by Mayor James Butts. The April 18, 2015 Inglewood Airport Area Chamber Black Writers on Tour of Commerce’s annual fundraiser Dr. Rosie Milligan invites you will be held at the Fabulous Forum to attend Black Writers On Tour & from 11:30am to 1:30pm. For tickSouthern California Black Business ets, sponsorship opportunities and Expo from 9 to 6pm, at the Carson information, call (310) 677-1121. Community Center, 801 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA. Writers from Ongoing across the country will attend, and Get Fit at the Mall Bfit offers you ways to get fit, there will be 10 writer’s seminars, including “Learn How To Write have fun and live your life to the Your Book.” Children will enjoy fullest. Join us for amazing free fita writers showcase, writing class ness classes at Baldwin Hills Crenand mascot planned especially for shaw Plaza every week. Classes held on the Macy’s Bridge them. The “Let the Elders Speak” Forum is another popular segment include: Zumba every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30pm; Cardio Kickboxing of the day long event. General admission and parking every Thursday from 7:00-8:00pm are free, Call 323-750-3592 for and Yoga every Saturday from details or visit www.blackwriter- 10:00-11:00am. sontour.com.

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