December 10, 2015 by Inglewood Today News

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December 10, 2015

It’s Officially Christmas in Inglewood

he City of Inglewood was all aglow on Dec. 3, as the Fabulous Forum hosted the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. More than a thousand residents and those in neighboring areas attended the event which featured an appearance by Santa Claus, musical performances, celebrity guests, remarks by local officials, and the main event—official lighting of the tree. Held in the parking lot of the Forum, against the back-

House Approves Stricter Visa Bill

uestions and debates over the U.S. policy for obtaining visas have arisen in the wake of last week’s mass shootings by Islamic couple Syed Rizwan Farook and Tafsheen Malik in San Bernardino. Farook was a U.S. citizen born in Pakistan. His wife, Malik, a Pakistani citizen, got into the U.S. on a fiancée visa, However, friends say the couple were already married in Saudi Arabia. In the U.S., if a foreignMayor Butts, City Officials, Inglewood residents and special guests joined born individual wants to marin the festivities. Photos by Rachel Doe and Geno Brooks. ry an American citizen, they can obtain a K1 or “fiancee drop of imported snow, and lighting at the Fabulous FoThe crowd waited pa- visa” which allows them to red, white and green outdoor rum,” Mayor James T. Butts tiently for Santa while lis- remain together in the U.S. lighting, the setting was spec- said. “We have Santa. We tening to soulful Christmas for 90 days. Individuals can tacular and put everyone in a have real snow and more im- favorites like “I’ll Be Home festive mood. portant we have a great sense for Christmas.” The Wilder (Continued on page 12) “This is our second tree of community.”

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his year, 2015 has been a strong year for Inglewood’s Residential Sound Insulation Program. Now, more that 7057 Inglewood residential units have completed soundproofing. This week, Mayor James Butts, Councilmen George Dotson and Ralph Franklin of Districts 1 and 4, City Man(Continued on page 10)

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Tafsheen Malik apply for a conditional green card if they marry, which is valid for 2 years. If they are still married at the end of 2 years, the foreign-born person can apply for a permanent green card. Already married couples must apply for a different visa, which can take 2 months longer to obtain than a fiancée visa. If Farook and (Continued on page 2)

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Operation Christmas Child Thanks Inglewood for Gift Donations

housands of children experiencing hardship in countries all over the world will receive Christmas gifts this year, thanks to the generous donations from the Inglewood community. Residents packed empty shoeboxes with small items like toys, school supplies and hygiene items for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse that sends gifts to children living in difficult situations around the world. This year, Inglewood volunteers and residents contributed to the South and East Los Angeles Operation Christmas Child Area Team collection of more than 8,600 shoebox gifts for the annual local project. For those who missed National Collection Week, you can still get involved. Through the Samaritan’s Purse website, you can virtually “pack” a shoebox, allowing anyone with a computer or mobile device to provide a tangible gift to a child a world away. At Samaritanspurse.org/buildonline, visitors can select a child’s

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age and gender, shop through an online selection of culturally relevant gifts, and finish by uploading a photo and writing a note of encouragement to the child who will receive it. After the shoeboxes are packed and sent by the Operation Christmas Child team, participants can discover where in the world their gifts will be delivered. It is a convenient yet meaningful way to join in a project that brings hope to children in need Operation Christmas Child is a

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project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children in more than 150 countries and territories. In 2015, Operation Christmas Child hopes to deliver gifts to another 11 million children. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call (714) 432-7030 or visit Samaritanspurse.org/occ. House Approves Stricter Visa Bill (Continued from page 1) Malik were married, but applied for the fiancée visa instead, it is believed that they falsified the application to shorten the waiting time for Malik to enter the U.S. The K1 process has come under scrutiny in the wake of the shootings, with President Obama ordering the Department of Homeland Security to look for any security gaps. The ambiguity surrounding Malik’s status could add to concerns that the program isn’t adequately screening applicants who might exploit the visa process A U.S. official told The Daily Beast that the precise legal status of the couple’s relationship when they entered the United States is still unclear. The couple flew to the United States on a flight from Saudi Arabia, but Malik’s U.S. visa was issued in Pakistan. The San Bernardino case has morphed into the enactment of broader legislation addressing loopholes in the visa process. On Tuesday, The House voted overwhelmingly to require more information sharing among 38 countries where travelers don’t need visas to visit the U.S., and to scrutinize those travelers more closely if they have recently traveled to Iraq, Iran, Syria or Sudan. The visa waiver bill was passed 407 to 19. (Continued on page 5)

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L.A. County Supervisors Show Support of Syrian Refugees

os Angeles County Board of Supervisors weighed in on Tuesday with a vote of support to welcome Syrian refugees. The vote was symbolic and divided along party lines with 3 Democrats supporting possible resettlement of Syrians into Los Angeles. Republican Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich voted against the proposal and fellow Republican Don Knabe abstained. The vote came in the wake of last week’s mass shooting in San Bernardino by Muslim extremists. Shooters opened fire and killed at least 14 innocent people at a Christmas party, and 18 others were wounded or injured. The shooting has heightened concerns for safety and increased scrutiny of Muslim individuals. Syed Rizwan Farook, a U.S. citizen of Pakistani descent, and his Pakistani-born wife, Tashfeen Malik, carried out the San Bernardino attacks before being killed by authorities. Malik entered the country on a so-called fiancee visa. According to authorities, the couple had become “radicalized” by the Islamic State. Supervisors also voted to send a letter “expressing the board’s support of federal efforts to help Syrians fleeing violence and oppression” to President Obama and the county’s congressional delegation. It is not known how many Syrians would be allowed into the U.S. Echoing sentiments of Republican county supervisors, more than 30 governors (mostly Republican) have vowed to refuse the refugees’ entry into their states. While there is alarm among some over the risks of radical Is-

lamic followers living in the U.S., the Obama administration and Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas argue that the vetting process for refugees is the most rigorous of any group. Ridley-Thomas noted the diversity of Los Angeles County and its workforce, including many people who come from refugee families. “We simply choose to push back on every vestige of bigotry that threatened the best of what it means to celebrate democracy,” he said. “... We should not tolerate racial antagonism, prejudice or bias in any shape, form or fashion in our own space.” As of September, federal aid was being provided to more than 18,000 refugees from 115 countries including China, Armenia, Egypt and Iraq. Close to 280 Syrian refugees are receiving services through Los Angeles County. The Syrian refugee situation has become the latest topic of debate on the campaign trail, along with gun control. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wants to ban all Muslims from entering the United States. Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton said in a Democratic debate last month, “We should increase numbers of refugees. The administration originally said 10 (10,000). I said we should go to 65 (65,000), but only if we have as careful a screening and vetting process as we can imagine … whatever resources it takes. I do not want us to in any way inadvertently allow people who wish us harm to come into our country.”

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Exercising While Young Will Pay Off During Your Golden Years

here is a saying that “youth is wasted on the young,” meaning people neglect to make the most of their lives while they have the time, energy and resources to do it. If you are under the age of 45, I cannot stress enough the importance of getting everything out of life that you can, while you can. Father Time limits what we can do physically, so please make the most of your good health. That said, encouraging research shows that people in their 30s and 40s who exercise regularly are more likely to have a better quality of life as they age. Bottom line: If you make fitness a lifestyle while you are still relatively young, you will continue to enjoy good health in your 50s, 60s and beyond. Think of your body as a bank and exercise as an investment. Every time you make a “deposit” in the form of a workout, you are making yourself stronger. You are increasing your capacity to withstand injury, avoid serious illness and recover quicker from surgery. Those who know me, know that I have always been an advocate of staying fit. Not only is fitness great for your physical health, but for mental health as well. It relieves stress, calms your mood, and brings emotional clarity. There is nothing like having a runner’s high or being “in the zone” to help you focus. While it is ideal to make regular fitness part of your lifestyle starting in your youth, don’t excuse yourself from exercising if you are a middle or late-age adult. Even a little bit of exercise, done consistently in your 50s or 60s will be of benefit. According to School-ForChampions.com, studies show the way a person lives his or her life in the later years can make those years more exciting. These lifestyle factors have more influence on the quality of life than genetics. There’s more good news. In her book New Passages, author Gail Sheehy writes that life after 45 is a stage of life radically altered from what previous generations have

House Approves Stricter Visa Bill (Continued from page 2) Under the bill, if a traveler from a visa-waiver country has visited one of the “high-risk” countries since March 2011 or has dualcitizenship, an interview would be required at an overseas consulate. Visas from other countries already

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly experienced. She calls it “Second Adulthood,” a time to open to new and more meaningful ways to be alive (Sheehy, 1995). Sheehy says, “An American woman who today reaches age 50 free of cancer and heart disease can expect to see her 92nd birthday. The average man who is 65 today—an age now reached by more than 70 percent of the U.S. population—can expect to live until 81. This amounts to a second adult lifetime (pp. 5-6).” It is no accident that today people are looking better and living longer than their ancestors. Several factors are responsible: physical fitness, good genetics, proper nutrition, preventive healthcare, an active social life and positive mental attitude. According to the Johns Hopkins Medical Letter Health After 50, however, exercise by itself is the most important one. Physical activity aids cardiovascular and respiratory functions, slows the loss of muscular strength, increases bone mass, aids digestion and bowel functions, promotes sound sleep, and prevents depression. According to John Hopkins, lifestyle factors have a greater impact than genetics. This is something we have control over regardless of our age. It’s time to do away with the excuses and get our heart rate up through regular exercise. Even 10 or 20 minutes a day can make a huge deposit in that bank of yours called your body.

require an interview. The bill also would require visawaiver countries to adopt passports with electronic chips to confirm the traveler’s identity by April 1, in an effort to reduce fraud. Some countries are still phasing in electronic chips for passports that are typically renewed every five to 10 years.

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Inglewood in Film and Television By Anne Cheek La Rose

ince the second decade of the 20th Century, metro LA has been one big film location. The Keystone Kops zany car chases down city streets, the antics of Laurel & Hardy on those incredibly steep streets and stairways of Echo Park, or the commandeering of train stations for a scene or two make for unforgettable backdrops. One of the train stations often used was the Inglewood Depot. Our station saw Buster Keaton, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, John and Lionel Barrymore, Clara Bow, and Joan Crawford in front of the camera. The earliest was a 1911 short film (films were 11 minutes at this time), “The Lonedale Operator.” The Depot, built in 1888, was destroyed by fire in 1972 and demolished in 1974. We were popular in the 1930s. “Cimarron,” the Best Picture of 1930, tells the story of an Oklahoma boom town at the end of the 19th Century. Inglewood had many oil wells around and made a perfect location for this picture. The Centinela Adobe was also a film loca-

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Anne Cheek La Rose tion for a Clark Gable movie in the 1930s. Hollywood Park was a popular location starting in 1938. The earliest of these horse racing films were “Stablemates” with Mickey Rooney, “Kentucky,” both 1938 (right after the track was built) and “The Story of Seabiscuit” with Shirley Temple. There are at least another five films that used Hollywood Park. 1938 also saw “Marie Antoinette,” with Norma Shearer and Tyrone Power, come to town

as the track was the stand-in for the exterior of the Palace of Versailles. Add to that, four television series that used the location and two documentaries about the track. Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital was the site of “Anatomy of Hope” 2009, and the TV series “Hawthorne” with Jada Pinkett Smith from 2009-2011. Centinela Hospital was used in “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.” Inglewood Park Cemetery has seen plenty of action in six TV shows. Randy’s Donuts has been seen in two films, as has The Forum. City Hall played a structural character in two TV shows: “Quincy M.D.” as the coroner’s office (1976-1983) and “Wonder Woman” (1975-1979) as her headquarters. Did you spot Inglewood in any of these TV series: “Starsky & Hutch” driving the wrong way on La Tijera between Centinela and Fairview or Charlie’s Angels in a car chase at La Brea and Fairview or in what is now the Best Western Motel on Centinela? Did you recognize Stan Mikita’s Donuts as

the circular restaurant at La Brea and Fairview in “Wayne’s World” and “Wayne’s World 2”? How about the old La Tijera Elementary School in “The Wood” (shot entirely in Inglewood) or Woodworth Avenue in 1999’s “Boys in the Hood”? Okay, one last location you may have noticed is 2011’s “The Lincoln Lawyer” with Matthew McConaughey; Inglewood City Hall and our Courthouse. If you know our city and its neighborhoods well, you can sometimes spot something familiar. It’s awfully hard to recognize film locations. The studios, producers and directors, want it that way.

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Obama Takes a Swipe at Trump During Anniversary Speech

t a ceremony on Wednesday, President Barack Obama and lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill to mark the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. Drawing a parallel between America’s “original sin” of slavery and racial discrimination of today, Obama urged Americans to “remember that our freedom is bound up with the freedom of others, regardless of what they look like, or where they come from, or what their last name is or what faith they practice.” The president’s remarks came within days of GOP candidate Donald Trump calling for a ban on Muslims coming to America, inspired by recent terrorist activity in Paris and San Bernardino, CA. Obama did not mention Trump by name, but it was clear that he denounces exclusionary tactics which the candidate supports. Obama said Americans will betray their past if sume us and fear overwhelm us.” The ceremony celebrated the 13th “we were to deny the possibility of His speech received a standing ova- Amendment to the Constitution, movement, the possibility of prog- tion by members of both parties, who which formally abolished slavery, ress, if we were to let cynicism con- have condemned Trump’s remarks. on Dec. 6, 1865 following approval

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he U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a case challenging a ban of semiautomatic assault weapons, including AR-15s and AK-47s, by Highland Park, a Chicago suburb. By a 7-2 vote, justices turned down a 2nd Amendment challenge to a local ordinance which prohibits the sale or possession of semiautomatic guns that carry more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Similar rapid-fire weapons have been used in the recent wave of mass shootings from Paris to San Bernardino. The court’s decision was not a formal ruling -- the justices simply decided not to consider an appeal by gun-rights advocates. But it strongly suggests the majority of the court

does not see the 2nd Amendment as protecting a right to own or carry powerful weapons in public. “The court’s decision will encourage gun control advocates to push more cities and states to enact assault weapons bans,” said Adam Winkler, a UCLA law professor and expert on gun rights. “The justices appear anything but eager to enter into the 2nd Amendment fray again,” he added. “Perhaps, like many in America, some of the justices are viewing gun control through the lens of the recent mass shootings.” The violence that recently erupted in Paris, Colorado and San Bernardino has led to a fresh new round (Continued on page 11)

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How to Stay Healthy for the Holidays (Part 1) By Veronica Mackey

t’s the Holiday Season, and no matter what you celebrate, we all face a common enemy— temptation. The tendency to overeat, overdrink, overspend, or overpromise can get us into trouble that may take weeks or months to repair. No matter how good your intentions are, there is that voice of temptation in your head that will say, “Go ahead, eat another piece of chocolate cake, it’s Christmas. Have another glass of bourbon, it’s New Years Eve. Forget about working out until next year.” Bright lights, festive music, and non-stop holiday parties can lull you into a Christmas Wonderland and away from self-discipline. It can make you want to forget all about the world of work, bills and healthy eating. So how do you stay safe, healthy and strong throughout the holidays? Well, it all begins with making the right choices. And that requires making decisions in advance. One question you may ask is, “How will I feel when this holiday is over? Do I want to end my year 10 or more pounds heavier? Do I want to start off 2016 in debt?

Everyone tends to indulge during the holidays, and that’s fine. But here is a little advice to help reign in your behavior so that you won’t have regrets next year: Eat and drink wisely. Drink plenty of water. It is a simple and effective way to ward off hunger and help you eat less. If you’re dining buffet-style, eyeball all the entrees before making your selections. Load up on fruit and vegetables first,

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Keep moving. Try and stick to your regular exercise schedule as much as possible. When you can, park farther away and walk (This is not hard to do at crowded shopping malls). Let go of guilt. Gifts are an expression of love, not a substitute. Focus more on how you treat those you love than how much you spend on them. If the budget is tight, consider making gifts, setting aside extra time or doing special favors. Split the cost of an expensive gift with a friend or family member. Remember, thoughtfulness—not the price tag—is what counts. You don’t have to blow your diet or your budget, or lose your common sense to have a happy holiday. so you won’t go overboard on the Taking extra good care of yourself meat, bread and desserts. If you are and doing what you sensibly can going to drink alcohol, please have for loved ones will bring you peace a non-drinker do the driving, or hire of mind and a healthy body. You’ll Uber or a cab company. feel great on Jan. 1. Guaranteed.

Forever Young: How Seniors Can Stay Happy and Healthy at Home

he dusty stereotype of grandparents spending their 70s and 80s in a nursing home is fading fast, replaced by stories of skydiving seniors and engaged elders contributing to their communities. Today’s seniors are considerably healthier and more active than their grandparents, and they are remaining in their own homes far longer than generations past. Of course, healthy eating and daily activity are keys to independent living into advanced age, but researchers also point to less obvious, equally important indicators. These include maintaining a sense of purpose, using the health care system effectively, adapting the home environment and, perhaps most importantly, staying socially active with family, friends, and the community. “In our experience, the combination of healthy lifestyle choices and social engagement is critical to people extending their independent living years,” says Dr. Philip Painter, chief medical officer for Humana at Home, Humana’s chronic disease management program that helps nearly 1 million people deal with diabetes, congestive heart failure and other conditions. Aging at home means thinking beyond medications and medical procedures, utilizing the health care system effectively and taking advantage of the tools it offers, Painter adds. As value becomes more important in our health care system, pri-

mary care physicians are acting as quarterbacks of their patients’ health, overseeing and coordinating all aspects of care, including resources for social engagement and unexpected medication side effects. Some medications, for example, affect appetite and nutrient absorption. Loneliness and grief can also play a role in malnourishment, leading to additional health issues, which is why it’s important to keep in touch with your doctor and let him or her act as an overall health counselor. The health plans people choose also help with successful aging at home. Some plans, for example, include exercise and/or wellness programs. It’s also a good idea to consult experts, often found through local senior service agencies, on making homes safer by reducing tripping hazards such as rugs and cords; installing grab bars and hand rails where needed; and improving lighting. Besides the advanced emergency alert systems that some health companies employ, others like Humana are testing new technologies to help people more safely transition from hospital to home after a surgery and prevent unnecessary readmissions. By being open-minded to the vast array of telehealth tools, you can stay connected and in your home longer. Visit Humana.com/learning-center for additional information and health tips. Source: NewsUSA

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Regional Leaders Applaud Long-Term Transportation Funding Plan

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os Angeles Regional leaders from throughout Southern California last week lauded a fiveyear, $305 billion federal surface transportation bill which for the first time includes funding for a national freight program. On Dec. 3, the Senate late passed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST), which includes $10.8 billion specifically to improve the nation’s freight network. Leaders from Southern California—one of the most vital goods movement hubs in the United States--played a major role in seeing that through, working closely with Congressional leaders to ensure that freight was prioritized. The bill was signed by President Obama. “We want to thank Congress for their leadership on this issue, and for working with us on this essential piece of legislation. Ensuring safe and efficient goods movement is not just a Southern California issue, it’s a national issue,” said Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). “The U.S. has fallen to 16th in the world in terms of our transportation infrastructure, which, when you talk about the importance of goods movement, significantly hurts our global competitiveness. This bill represents a major step forward.” U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA32) applauded the input of stakeholders such as SCAG for making their voices heard. “This long-term bill is a product of great bipartisan compromise that will create jobs and keep our economy moving,” Napolitano said. “We are glad our California priorities were reflected in so many provisions in the bill, and we thank our local and state transportation agencies for helping us ensure our state’s needs were met.”

The new surface transportation bill followed about a month of negotiations between the House and Senate, each of which had come up with similarly designed funding plans during the year. It is the first long-term transportation bill to have won passage in more than a decade. It includes a total of $305 billion in transportation investments over the next five years, paid for with gas tax revenues and $70 billion in offsets from other areas of the federal budget. Of that amount, $205 billion would go to highways and $48 billion would be used for transit projects. But its freight funding that could have the most significant impact on Southern California. SCAG’s Draft 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy notes that one-third of all jobs and economic activity in the six-county region connect directly or indirectly to goods movement. The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are among the busiest in the world, with shipments expected to triple in the next 20 years. The SCAG region also is home to three land ports of entry along the Mexico border, accounting for more than $12 billion in trade each year. In all, more than 1.5 billion tons of goods move through Southern California annually. Add to that continued population growth, and the SCAG region is expected to add 3.8 million people in the next 25 years. The need for a dedicated freight program has farreaching quality-of-life implications. The FAST Act designates $4.5 billion for a freight-specific competitive grant program and $6.3 billion for a freight formula program. The bill also creates a multi-modal freight policy. “We are at a critical juncture when it comes to the state of our transportation network, and particularly when it comes to freight.

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Odest T. Riley, Jr. jobs if we really wanted to, when in reality we couldn’t. And the great news is that the FHA’s Limited 203(k) program permits homebuyers and homeowners to finance up to $35,000 into their mortgage to repair, improve, or upgrade their home. Homebuyers and homeowners can quickly and easily tap into cash to pay the right people, to do property repairs or improvements. So the next time you are watching “Flip This House,” “Design on a Dime,” or one of the many other shows on the HGTV network, enjoy it for what it really is, a show. Leave the real work to the experts. Your wallet and your back will thank you in the end. For assistance on buying, selling or enhancing the value of your home, contact WLM Financial Services at (310) 905-7421 or visit www.wlmfinancial.com.

Goods movement is the single largest sector of the Southern California economy, and this kind of longterm commitment will improve mobility and allow our region to thrive,” said Kish Rajan, President of the Southern California Leadership Council.

Said Cheryl Viegas-Walker, President of SCAG and a Council Member from El Centro, “As our region grows, so too does the cost of doing nothing. We have to invest now if we’re to have any chance of sustaining economic viability and our quality of life.”

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LEGAL NOTICES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015 279027 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015 292613 The following Person is doing business as:

Subway 685 1275 S. La Brea Ave., Suite 112 Inglewood, CA 90301

He Is Risen, So What? 910 N. Cedar Street, Apt. 1 Inglewood, CA 90302

Registered Owner: Josang Inc, 1275 S. La Brea Ave., Suite 112, Inglewood, CA 90301

Registered Owner: Stephan Johnson, 910 N. Cedar Street, Apt. 1, Inglewood, CA 90302

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on November 2, 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.) Josang Inc, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on November 2, 2015

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on November 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.) Stephan Johnson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on November 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 Nov 19, 26; Dec 3, 10, 2015 IT00422301084 Inglewood Today

Inglewood Completes 2000th Residence With Sound Insulation (Continued from page 1) ager Artie Fields, Assistant City Manager David Esparza, and Director of the Residential Sound Insulation Program, Bettye Griffith toured the City’s 2000th Inglewood home to complete sound insulation work in 2015 alone! Mayor Butts added, “Our sound insulation staff David Esparza and Bettye Griffith did a Yeoman’s job putting this together, they reconstituted a program that had been totally lost and mismanaged when I came into the city, to become the number one construction project per capita in the country, and we’re very proud of that. With the infusion of $73 million since late 2014, $62 million from LAWA alone, we have been able to help residents who never thought their homes would receive sound insulation.” Esparza praised Mayor Butts and the Residential Sound Insulation Program staff for implementing a plan which strengthened relations with LAWA, increased FAA funding and exceeded all ex-

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pectations for mitigating aircraft noise. “Today’s tour highlighting the 2,000th mitigated home exemplifies the improvement to the quality of life for Inglewood residents,” Griffith said. “It signifies the importance of this program and the commitment of all involved to deliver a quality service to the residents of Inglewood.” Brother and sister home owners, Lee and Francesca Miller, were elated at the improvements made to their home and thanked the city and LAX for their service. Francesca told Mayor Butts, “We waited for this for years, and only when you became mayor did it get done, otherwise we wouldn’t have it.” Lee Miller also added, “Our family has been living here for a lot of years, and this project is a change in lifestyle, in that it makes it much more placid and peaceful to live here without the noise of the jets, but also the cooling system and the heating systems are just impeccable. It’s just wonderful.” The City and LAX presented the Millers with a special street sign named Miller’s Way, highlighting that they

are the 2000th home to complete the program. Mr. Miller immediately took the sign and placed it on the railing of his front porch. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti congratulated the City of Inglewood, “Congratulations to LAWA and the City of Inglewood on the remarkable success of the sound insulation program. This milestone demonstrates LAX’s ongoing commitment to being a good neighbor and improving the quality of life for its surrounding communities and residents who live there.” LAWA Executive Director Deborah Flint said, “The pace of Inglewood’s residential soundproofing program this year makes it one of the most successful among all US airports.” To date, LAWA has awarded $130 million and the FAA $156 million to Inglewood for its sound insulation program. The project cost covers all acoustical, architectural, engineering, construction, and administration activities. Congratulations to the City of Inglewood and the Millers on this monumental achievement.

Pick up your copy of Inglewood Today at one of these locations: 1 Stop Mini-Mart, 420 E. Florence Ave. AAA, 1234 N. Centinela Ave. A-Man Inc., 101 La Brea Ave. Airport Gas, 501 Hillcrest St. Allstate, 2300 W. Manchester Bl. Anthony’s Autobody and Painting, 259 N. LaBrea Ave. Bayou Grill, 1400 N. La Brea Ave. Big 5 Sporting Goods (1), 301 S. Market St. Big 5 Sporting Goods (2), 11310 Crenshaw Bl. Boston Cream Donuts, 2576 La Brea Ave. Bourbon Street Fish & Grill, 601 S. Prairie Ave. Briarwood, 3500 Manchester Bl. Broadway Federal Bank, 170 N. Market St. Brolly Hut Barber Shop on 109th & Crenshaw Bruno’s Pizza, 450 E. Manchester Bl. Budda Market, 3753 Slauson (Rimpau) C&J Beauty Supply, 11252 Crenshaw Bl. Carlton Square, 8700 Carlton Centinela Cleaners, 1413 Centinela Ave. Centinela Hospital, 555 E. Hardy St. Chili’s, 3490 W. Century Bl. Chile Verde on Crenshaw Choice Berry, 599 1/2 S. La Brea Ave. City One Stop, 110 Queen St. Cranford Scott, M.D., 211 N. Prairie Ave. CVS Pharmacy, 222 N. Market St. D’Menace Copies, 254 North Market St. Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae Diamond Beauty Supply, 1300 N. Centinela Ave. Dr. Daniel’s Weight Loss Program, 105 S. Locust St. Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen #1, 202 E. Manchester Bl. Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen #2, 3249 W. Century Bl. Edward Vincent Park Senior Ctr., 700 Warren Lane El Super, 3321 West Century Blvd. Fabulous Burger, 1315 Centinela Ave., Fabulous Forum, 1 West Manchester Bl. Faithful Central Bible Church, 333 W. Florence Ave. Family Fish Market, 1300 Centinela Ave. Fatburger, 3020 W. Manchester Ave. Fiesta Martin Mexican Grill, 1330 N. La Brea Ave. Foreign Car Repairs & Sales, 1110 Centinela Ave. Fabulous Forum, 1 West Manchester Bl.

Gin’s Liquor, 11001 Crenshaw Bl. Gonzales Northgate Market, 10801 Prairie Ave. Happy Time Liquor, 730 E. La Brea Ave. Heart & Soul Grill, 128 N. Market St. Hollywood Park Casino, 1050 S. Prairie Ave. House of Tacos and Pupuseria, 254 North Market St. Inglewood Airport Area, 330 E. Queen St. Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E. Florence Ave. Inglewood Community Police Ctr., Manchester/7th Ave. Inglewood City Hall, 1 West Manchester Bl. Inglewood Library, 101 W. Manchester Bl. Inglewood Meadows, 1 Locust St. Inglewood Park Mortuary, 3801 W. Manchester Bl. Inglewood Police Station, 1 West Manchester Bl. Inglewood Today, 949 S. La Brea Ave. Inglewood Unified School District, 401 S. Inglewood Ave. Instant Print, Inc., 425 E. Manchester Bl. In the Kut Barber Shop on 109th & Crenshaw Jamba Juice, 5305 W. Centinela Ave. King Fish Market, 10901 Crenshaw Bl. KJLH Radio, 161 N. La Brea Ave. Kwin Service Gasoline, 1235 W. Centinela Ave. L&L Paralegal Services, 171 N. LaBrea Ave. Ladera Physiotherapy, 409 S. La Brea Ave. Lan’s Nails, 10901 S. Crenshaw Bl. Lawrence Carey Barber Shop, 10901 S. Crenshaw Bl. Liquorette Liquor Store, 1400 Centinela Ave. Louisiana Fried Chicken, 170 La Brea Lucy Laundromat across from Sizzler’s on Manchester M&M’s Soul Food on Manchester M&M’s Soul Food (new) on Crenshaw Martino’s Liquor, 706 E. Manchester Bl. Mike’s Deli, 4859 W. Slauson Ave. Moby’s Breakfast & Lunch, 3008 W. Manchester Bl. Morningside Adult Day Care, 3216 W. Manchester Bl. Nix Check Cashing, 140 E. Manchester Nix Check Cashing on Crenshaw & 110th Orleans & York (1), 400 E. Florence Ave. Orleans & York (2), 4454 W. Slauson Ave., LA Osage Senior Villas, 924 S. Osage Pann’s, 6710 La Tijera Bl. Pay Day Loans on Crenshaw & 110

Pep Boys, 200 E. Spruce Ave. Red Lobster, 3400 W. Century Bl. Regal Cleaners, 700 E. Manchester Bl. Regency Towers, 123 Locust St. Regent Plaza, 201 Regent St. Roger’s Park, 400 W. Beach Ave. Scottie’s Gumbo & Grill, 945 S. Prairie Ave. Sizzler’s, Manchester/Prairie Smoke 4 Less, 925 N. La Brea Spa 313 Salon, 313 La Brea St. Mary’s Academy, 701 Grace Ave. Starbucks, 5301 Centinela Ave. Starbucks, 941 N. La Brea Ave. Starbucks on Century Stuff I Eat, 114 N. Market St. Sunrise Groceries, 1400 N. Centinela Ave. Super Fish Market, 11007 S Crenshaw Bl. Superior Groceries, 11202 S Crenshaw Bl. TenderCare Child Development Center, 335 E. Spruce Ave. The Serving Spoon, 1403 Centinela Ave. TGIFriday’s, 6721 La Tijera Bl. True Vine Baptist Church, 1437 Centinela Ave. Union Bank, 6719 La Tijera Bl. Vons, 500 E. Manchester Bl. Walgreens on Century Water 4 U, 254 W. Market St. Westchester Villa Senior Living, 220 W. Manchester Bl. Whitehorse Fish Market, 3119 W. Imperial Hwy. Whole Foods, 4508 Overhill (Slauson) Wilder’s Preparatory Academy Charter School, 830 N. La Brea Ave. Winchell’s Donuts, 2601 W. Manchester Bl. Winchell’s Donut Shop on Crenshaw near 108th St. Wings Stop on Century Wise Tires & Brakes, 949 S. La Brea Ave. Woody’s Barbeque, 4751 S. Market St. Yvonne B. Burke Senior Center, 4750 62nd St. (La Brea) Zahra’s Books “N” Things, 900 N. La Brea Ave.

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CDC’s HIV Campaign to Be Unveiled at Inglewood Church Local Pastors’ Wives Featured on Health Empowerment Day

irst Ladies Health Initiative, a coalition of pastors’ wives from Los Angeles and Orange County churches, are using their influence to combat HIV/AIDS, an epidemic which is disproportionately impacting African-American and Hispanic communities. Health Empowerment Day will be held at New Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, 434 S. Grevillea Ave. in Inglewood on December 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. First ladies will be featured in the new national print and digital HIV testing and prevention campaign by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Free tests for HIV/

STIs, diabetes and hypertension will be available. The American Red Cross will provide emergency preparedness training. While African-Americans represent approximately 13 percent of the U.S. population, they accounted for 44 percent of all new HIV diagnoses in 2014, according to the CDC. Latino men and women accounted for 23 percent, while only representing 17 percent of the population. According to the CDC, there are more tools to effectively prevent HIV transmission and acquisition than ever before, which highlights the importance of increasing HIV testing and access to those tools.

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Assault Weapons Ban (Continued from page 7) of gun control debates between American citizens and political leaders. Discussions about gun restrictions and who should or should not be allowed to have guns are being had across social media. Much of the debate centers around a Senate plan to stop people on the Department of Homeland Security no-fly list from buying guns. The legislation failed to pass last week but supporters will try again. Opposition to the plan stems from misinformation, including a claim by GOP presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio that the law would ban 700,000 Americans on the list from buying guns. In fact, experts say only about 10,000 Americans are likely on that list. The rest are foreigners. There is often one clear reason why the top court can’t muster four votes to hear a case, but so

far it has declined to review local bans on assault weapons, suggesting a majority of justices are reluctant to get involved in the political debate. In dissent, Justice Clarence Thomas said the high court, by refusing to consider a challenge to that law, was “relegating the 2nd Amendment to a second-class right.” Gun control advocates argue that restrictions on assault weapons typically used in mass shootings are not designed to take away 2nd Amendment rights. Rather, they are designed to prevent and reduce violence. Advocates are pushing for universal background and mental health checks, banning the sale of the most mass-murder enabling guns and cracking down on straw buyers purchasing guns for resale. They would stop some attackers by making weapons harder to buy legally and more expensive to buy illegally.

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D at e s in D e c e m b e r Inglewood, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) now offers a teleconferencing center at the Main Library, where you can speak to a lawyer live, and send them documents. They offer legal advice and guidance on a variety of civil matters, including evictions, divorces, and child custody. They can provide referrals to private attorneys, other legal services, or other resources as needed. Hours for teleconferencing are every Wednesday from 11am to Ongoing 2pm. Ask the Audio/Visual Desk Talk to a Lawyer Online assistant for help or call ahead for In cooperation with the City of an appointment at (310) 412-5380. December 12, 2015 District 2 Annual Christmas Toy Drive Join 2nd District Inglewood Councilman Alex Padilla and Onefor-All in spreading holiday cheer to children in the community. The public is asked to bring new unwrapped toys to benefit local children in need. The toy drive will be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the ICOP Center, 943 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302.

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Mayor James Butts Is 2015’s Public Sector Leader of the Year By Thomas Bunn

he Southern California Leadership Network in partnership with the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce held annual Visionaries Awards yesterday at the Majestic in Downtown Los Angeles. Among the honorees was Inglewood’s very own, Mayor James Butts who took home the award as Public Sector Leader of The Year. Chief Political Reporter and Anchor Conan Nolan of NBC 4 hosted the event annual event which awarded 4 individuals throughout Southern California who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in civic leadership, and celebrates those whose vision has inspired action, work, courage and compassion. The 4 honorees were Danielle Brazell, General Manager of the Depart-

pital not far from here, and she kept us after school, but needed to get some rest before work, so my father, going to school and not being able to afford all the books, would come down here to the library downtown, and he would pick us up and take us with him. And let me tell you, when you’re 5 and 6 years old, there’s nothing to do in the library but read. And so, I read from everyday from the ages of 6 and 10 and that was when my leadership capacity began… This is a team effort, and I accept this award on behalf of all my ment of Cultural Affairs for the City Mayor Butts was presented an in- comrades on the council.” of Los Angeles. Jake Wood, CEO credibly crafted mosaic award that Congratulations to Mayor Butts and Co-Founder of Rubicon. Julia features a rendering of the Fabulous on the outstanding achievement. Gouw, President, COO and Board Forum. Upon accepting his award This is another big victory for Member for East West Bank, and Mayor Butts added, “My mother Inglewood! Inglewood’s Mayor James Butts. worked graveyard at California Hos-

It’s Officially Christmas in Inglewood (Continued from page 1) Preparatory Academy Choir brought the house down with a special performance featuring Goapele. There were smiles all around on the faces of children, but they were also very serious about one thing—what they want for Christmas. In a mini video interview (www.cityofinglewood. org), they ran down their lists: a scooter, truck, Spider Man video

game; a Barbie set, an Ipad, and a “real” dog. Comedian Bill Bellamy was the Master of Ceremonies. The funny man kept the crowd going and gave big props to the City of Inglewood: “What a fantastic time! I want to give a shout-out to Mayor James T. Butts for inviting me out to be the Master of Ceremonies for the tree lighting ceremony. Y’all are killin’ it here. Inglewood, I love y’all.” Finally, it was time to see the Man

of the Hour. Santa Clause rode in by police escort and sat with the kids as they told him what they wanted for Christmas and took pictures. Assemblywoman Autumn Burke provided the city with a special acknowledgement on the 2nd annual ceremony. She noted that one of the things that makes Inglewood so great is its leadership. “It’s a wonderful thing to see Ingle-

wood come out and celebrate together,” said Councilman George Dotson. Councilman Alex Padilla wished everyone a happy holiday in English and Spanish. The 2nd Annual Tree lighting was sponsored by The Forum, CSC, Don Lee Farm, LAX Firing Range, Marvin Engineering, Assemblywoman Autumn Burke, Wilson Meany L.P., and Republic Services.