Dec 19, 2013

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Including Inglewood Airport Area • Baldwin Hills • Crenshaw/LA • Ladera Heights VOL. 22, No. 51

December 19, 2013

Hollywood Park Ends 75-Year Run in Inglewood

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t has been a long successful run for Hollywood Park. The Inglewood landmark, nicknamed the “Home of Champions” and the “Track of the Lakes and Flowers,” closes Sunday, December 22 after 75 years. Like its legendary superstar race horses, Seabiscuit, Noor, and Citation, the Hollywood Park of yesterday must make room for Hollywood Park Tomorrow.

The sprawling 238-acre playground was once part of Inglewood’s thriving sports community complementing Lakers basketball and Kings hockey at the Forum Hollywood Park closes Sunday, December 22 after 75 years. for nearly three decades.

With the Lakers and Kings jor sports attraction to leave will break ground on the haps the best way is to chernow at Staples Center, horse Inglewood. site. What was once known ish the memories. Here are racing would be the last maNext spring developers as a race track will become a few facts Hollywood Park the foundation for upscale will be remembered for after housing, retail and corporate the gates close on Sunday: offices, restaurants and enThe park opened in 1938 tertainment venues. with 600 original investors.

The popularity of horse It began as a sport for the racing began to wane with rich and famous. The intent the rise of Internet betting was to woo Hollywood’s and simulcast wagering. The elite. Movie studio tycoons once rich man’s sport be- like Jack Warner and Sam came more of a family affair, Goldwyn were among the and its fan base dwindled. biggest share holders. It was Saying goodbye after 75 the place to be for such Hol(Continued on page 6) years is not easy. But per-

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Where There’s a Bill, There Is a Way

By Thomas Bunn

...To design a custom Snapback hat, that is. Last week, I arrived at the Inglewood Today office and, upon entering, was introduced to an effervescent young woman with a headwear product she is launching this January called JCOE. In working with her and discovering more about her product and her vision for its future, I was introduced to her son (Continued on page 2)

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Christmas for All in Inglewood

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o child should ever wake up on Christmas morning, and not have a gift to unwrap.

No senior should have to walk out into the cold without a warm jacket. Whether you live in a small apartment or a mansion, everyone has a right to a Merry Christmas. As far as people of Inglewood are concerned, being without a toy, food, or clothing in this city will never happen.

Inglewood Council In Inglewood, District One Councilman George Dotson and staff delivered $50 food

AT&T’s Donovan Green and event emcee Autumn Burke present a happy young lady with a camera. gift cards, toys and clothes to nine families on Dec. 14.

Five seniors from the Parks and Recreation Department’s “Gifts From the Heart” program, ages 63-80 years old, were chosen to receive gifts of clothing, including gowns, jackets, and pajamas.

Councilman Alex Padilla organized District Two’s 1st Annual Toy Drive. Donations poured into the ICOP Center on Centinela and La Brea on Dec. 14. His office (Continued on page 12)

Happy Holidays from Inglewood Today

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Everybody’s Talkin’

By Veronica Mackey

A new feature about topics in the news to get you involved in the conversation.

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Is It OK to Regift?

t’s the holiday season, money is tight. You don’t want to go into debt. So what do you do?

If this was your dilemma a decade ago, you might have wrestled with it, but thanks to the Great Recession, re-gifting is now perfectly okay. It’s funny how money (or a low supply of it) makes us change our perception.

According to the L.A. Times, home fashion retailer HomeGoods found that more than half of the 1,000plus respondents had regifted, 65% suspected they had received a regift and more than one-third were repeat regifters.

Nearly 80% of respondents in an American Express survey in December 2011 said regifting is acceptable.

The first time I heard the word “regift,” it came from the mouth of a celebrity. She was sharing the contents of her Academy Awards gift bag. “I probably won’t use all of these items,” she said. “But I can always regift them.”

It got me to thinking, regifting isn’t just something you do out of financial necessity. It’s another way to give.

Once for Christmas, my friend and I decided to exchange gifts that already belonged to us. The rule was you could not buy it. It worked for me. I ended up with a few pieces of her jewelry that I had always admired. I don’t recall what I gave, but I know she received books, as she is an avid reader.

This was one of my best gift exchanges. We got what we wanted

and did not overspend, which just proved that it really is more about intention than objects.

There is a downside to regifting.

Unless you put thought into your gift, the recipient can end up hurt and resentful. No one wants to feel like they are getting some useless piece of junk you decided to give away.

I remember a woman offering me a gift because she appreciated an article I had written. We had only spoken over the phone. I didn’t feel it was appropriate to accept a gift for just doing my job, but she insisted.

“I want you to have this!” she said.

She handed me a plastic bag with

a burgundy bath towel and wash cloth—not a set, just one of each. I said thank you and took my odd gift which, by the way, did not match my bathroom (how would she know?) and wondered why. Clearly, someone must have given it to her.

You can make someone happy with your regift or come off as a cheapskate. If you do regift this year, keep these rules in mind: 1. Presentation is important.

Make sure your gift is in good condition, smells good and is packaged nicely.

2. Stay away from any one-ofa-kind items especially if you do not know the person well.

3. Make sure you are not regifting the same gift someone gave you.

4. Make sure you have the person’s correct size.

Do you regift? Have you been regifted? Is it a good idea? Talk to me: Veronica@InglewoodToday.com.

Where There’s a Bill, There Is a Way (Continued from page 1) and young entrepreneur Gautier Booker, owner of Urban Trademark, a line of custom headwear designed

by Booker himself.

I pulled up at Booker’s storefront located on the corner of La Brea and Ellis Ave. Entering the store, the first thing that captured my attention was the layout. I can’t explain how many stores you go into and the layout is chaotic and unmotivating.

Here, I immediately got a sense of a clean design aesthetic. The brand’s hats were displayed like pieces of art, and their clothing line stood off to the right in its own space where customers can focus on the clothes.

The store vibe was festive, music pumped through the speakers and flat screen TVs were on display.

Booker sat behind the cash register and was accompanied by his partners AJ and Malika Jones.

Booker is a fashion designer that caught his entrepreneurial bug after an unfortunate run in with the law that cost him a year of his life and a strike on his record. In a lot of cases, we see individuals settle for odd jobs and under the table gigs that offer no benefits and job security due to the fact that most jobs will not hire individuals with criminal records. But Booker is no criminal.

Never was. In fact, his reputation was a positive one that came with the support of Culver City, where Booker worked for 6 years prior to being involved in an altercation that dramatically changed his life.

“I started selling hats at Venice Beach. From there, I tried to venture off and do other things, because the regular hats were okay, but buying and selling wholesale wasn’t really working. I just tried to be creative and God blessed me with a vision with this.”

Inspired by Kanye West’s Manager Don C, Booker says, “He used all python on all his hats, but he sold them for $600. So, I looked on YouTube and ended up going fabric shopping, and I just started matching fabrics to the hats I already had.

The process from there was just about figuring out how to lay the fabrics on the hat. My girls and I figured it out, and then after that, we came with the name Urban Trademark, and it’s been a blessing. Now, I travel to the bay and other areas that I know I can get some unique pieces from.”

When asked about moving forward, Booker says that he has some new aspects of the company he’s exploring, but most importantly, putting out good products and promoting positivity. “I always look back on my situation and think of how far I’ve come from being locked up, to now, and it’s a blessing.”

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) acknowledges that African Ameri(Continued on page 6)

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MSG Entertainment Names Senior VP of West Coast Business Operations for the Forum

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SG Entertainment (MSGE) announced Monday that Sid Greenfeig has been named senior vice president, west coast business operations for the Forum in Inglewood, California. In this role, Sid will serve as The Madison Square Garden Company’s (MSG) business leader and ambassador to the Southern California market and will be responsible for all aspects of the Forum’s business operations.

Sid Greenfeig “We are thrilled to welcome Sid as we approach the highly anticipated re-opening of the ‘Fabulous’ Forum,” said Melissa Ormond, president, MSG Entertainment.

“With his experience in the live entertainment industry, Sid will play an important role in all aspects of our Southern California business and will be extremely valuable in ensuring the success of the Forum.”

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Mr. Greenfeig will oversee business operations for the Forum, including bookings, marketing and sales and service, and serve as the Forum’s and MSG’s representative with various external groups, including the Southern California community and government officials. He will work closely with the Forum’s vice president and general manager, Nick Spampanato, and capitalizing on Nick’s Facilities expertise, Sid will ensure the efficient and effective operation of the venue. He will work collaboratively with business unit leaders to develop, execute and support strategic plans. This position will also oversee any new potential business initiatives for the West Coast.

“I am excited to join MSG Entertainment as we prepare to return the Forum—an iconic venue with a rich and storied history—to its celebrated position in Southern California,” said Mr. Greenfeig. “I look forward to contributing to the ongoing growth of The Madison Square Garden Company’s west coast business operations as we strive to make the Forum a premier music and entertainment destination by providing one-of-a-kind experiences for our customers.”

Prior to joining MSGE, Mr. Greenfeig was the director of business development for Live Nation Arenas where he was responsible for client relations and growth of the division. Before that, Mr. Greenfeig served as director of touring

for Live Nation in Los Angeles, CA where he was responsible for the day to day business operations for all national tours; and as the vice president of entertainment for Sunrise Sports & Entertainment he oversaw all aspects

of the entertainment department at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL. Mr. Greenfeig holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Maryland.

Inglewood Woman Wins Car on ‘Ellen’

roving once again that Christmas miracles really do happen, Inglewood resident Norma Taylor received a new car from talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. The bright, shiny red 2014 Hyundai Sonata Turbo 2.0T arrived at Taylor’s home in Inglewood on December 11.

Norma appeared earlier in November on “The Ellen Show” with her co-worker Danielle. The women, who are big fans of the show and filed bankruptcy together on the same day, shared their financial struggles with Ellen and the audience. Danielle, a single mom of an A-student and high school athlete, said she sometimes has to get groceries from the food bank. Ellen presented her with a $10,000 check.

Norma, who didn’t have a car, said she had to travel up to 2 hours on the bus to get to work. Ellen surprised Norma on her show with the brand new Hyundai just in time for the holidays. She commented that

Danielle had purchased a license plate from the Ellen gift store after a previous visit that said, “I’d rather be watching Ellen.” She told Norma, “We realized you didn’t have a license plate because you don’t

have a car, so we’re gonna give you a car! Norma was too overwhelmed with joy to speak.

The video can be seen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=8JOLTOncMCA.

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Eye on the City H

oliday cheer was definitely in the house at Tuesday’s council meeting.

City Clerk Yvonne Horton thanked Mayor James Butts and council members for support of her poll worker event last week. This firstever event honored volunteers who make it possible for Inglewood residents to have elections.

To show her appreciation, she presented the council with gift bags containing a few of her “favorite things,” including a gospel CD, book by singer Eloise Laws, organic popcorn, and a Symphony candy bar. “If you’re going to put calories on, you might as well do it right,” she said.

“God bless you. Hang in there.

It ain’t easy,” Horton told them. She wished the public Merry Christmas and urged everyone to remember “the reason for the season.”

Do They Know It’s Christmas?

By Veronica Mackey

Inglewood City Council Holiday cheer was short lived, meaning great people. He has a right however. Joe Teixeira presented to do it. But I sure hope you people several scathing remarks against the watching on television don’t believe mayor and retiring City Attorney any of this. Jim Butts could win any Cal Saunders (not present)—from office he wants to run for. I’d supalleged free speech violations to the port him 200%. What he’s done for mayor’s alleged inability to win an the City of Inglewood, every citizen election, other than mayor. should be proud of.”

Willie Agee took offense: “This Diane Sombrano criticized Horman comes up here every week de- ton for presenting the council with

gifts, noting it was not appropriate to bring gifts only for a select few.

City Treasurer Wanda Brown’s financial internship for high school kids was so successful, the adults want their own. Brown announced she will be organizing a 2- or 3-week seminar for 90 minutes on Saturdays. Stay tuned for details.

Matt Stauffer, a representative for Assemblymember Steve Bradford, announced that efforts are underway to rename Manchester Blvd. after baseball great Jackie Robinson. Visit the website at http://www.asmdc. org/members/a62 or call (310) 4126400 for more information.

A woman voiced disapproval of day time meetings, noting the low attendance. “We would like you to do something just once that pleases the community,” she said.

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Inglewood Today

Publisher’s Message Have a Generous Heart This Christmas

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bout a month ago, Inglewood was named the most generous city in the South Bay, in a report called “How America Gives,” (http:// philanthropy.com/section/HowAmerica-Gives/621/). Although it is far from the most affluent city, Inglewood gave more than twice the state average in charitable contributions.

During the holidays, individuals, city government and community groups dig deep into their pockets to help needy families.

Toys, food, clothing, and gift card donations are always part of the Christmas tradition. In keeping with the spirit of the season, communities often hold toy drives and other programs to make sure there is something for everyone underneath the Christmas tree.

Christmas is all about giving.

And I am happy to see that Inglewood is helping so many in this city this year. The annual Miracle on Manchester event, which provided families with food for Thanksgiving kicked off the giving season, and was followed by a series of toy drives and other giveaways this month. Inglewood Councilmembers and state elected officials pitched in and organized

Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly holiday events to help constituents in need.

Before long, Inglewood will be transformed from a sleepy community into an engine of commerce. When the grand opening of the Forum ushers in a new day for our city, Inglewood will once again be in the spotlight. There will be many stories told about world-class entertainers playing at the Forum. There will be news about the city’s economic turnaround and cultural renaissance.

What touches my heart, though, is the story that shines a light on the generosity of people. I believe that people who live and work in Inglewood have the right idea. It’s not what you have, but what you

Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) Referring to Sombrano’s comment, Councilman Alex Padilla said, “I find it amazing that someone would take someone’s act of kindness and turn it into something negative.” He thanked residents for donating to his District Two Toy Drive last weekend.

Toys will be distributed by OFA (One For All), an Inglewood nonprofit organization.

Discussion carried over from last week’s demonstration over the elimination of lifetime medical benefits for City retirees. A crowd showed up outside the home of Mayor Butts’ in-laws to protest the council’s decision.

Ethel Austin had a lot to say on a lot of topics. “The Christmas gesture (by Horton)—that’s a blessing.

Lifetime (medical benefits) should only go to policemen and firemen.

It was wrong to go the mayor’s wife’s family’s home.

“We asked over and over, ‘Joe (Teixeira), please stop making the

City look bad.’ We have been listening to this since 2006. If the DA wants the mayor, they will come up and handcuff him. . .Why do you think nobody’s here? I’m in the city all the time, listening to all this negativity.”

Austin reaffirmed her recent change of heart toward the mayor and councilmembers: “I was wrong and I realized it. Padilla is the first one to get (District Two) moving. We have never had activities (there) before.”

Teixeira walked out. “You’re a joke,” he said to Austin.

She replied, “Go to church. Find Jesus.”

Councilman Eloy Morales’ closing remarks alluded to lifetime benefit cuts. “In regard to what the City is going through in regard to budgets, we’re here to make those tough decisions. I can tell you from going to these Christmas events and block parties, people are generally pleased with the job we’re doing.”

Councilman Ralph Franklin came to Mayor James Butts’ de-

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are willing to give that counts. Giving starts with compassion, and maybe because Inglewood is not among the wealthiest South Bay cities, there is not that much distance between giving and needing to receive. As the study pointed out, people who have at one time benefitted from charity are more likely to give back.

Now that the holiday season is here, it is only fitting that our giving

be expanded even more. Whether your giving takes the form of gifts, time, favors, volunteer work, or donations, it is important to maintain the attitude of humility. If you are one of the people who have accepted charity this year, accept it with thankfulness, not shame. People need to give as much as they need to receive.

Inglewood Today wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

fense: “This is the only mayor who has come from his office to the council offices so we can ask questions personally, so when we go public we can have a unified form.” He thanked St Margaret’s Center for reaching out to needy families this holiday season.

“They blessed 450 downtrodden families. That was a need, not a greed,” he said. District 4 held its own charity event as well, which “blessed 43 families and 122 children” with toys, food, and gift cards.

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December 19, 2013

Santa Sleigh Returns to Inglewood

n 1995, Sonny Ross had a vision that he excitedly shared with his son, Los Angeles Fire County Captain, Scott Ross. Together they designed and built an 18-foot trailer that resembled a modern day Santa Sleigh. Complete with nine reindeer, a chimney with real smoke and a very special seat for Santa Claus himself.

As soon as this delightful sleigh was rolled out, it became an instant hit. Inglewood Police Association then joined forces with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to make it even more special. The sleigh, along with its designers and volunteers, have become a citywide treasure.

For the first 3 weekends in every December, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Santa Sleigh is escorted by Police and Fire personnel throughout various streets in Inglewood. Citizens enjoy this experience—both young and young at heart. Everyone is welcomed onboard to see Santa, take pictures and get a candy cane.

This year Lt. Oscar Mejia has secured hundreds of toys that are also being given to each child that visits the sleigh.

The Santa sleigh has a very special place in the hearts of Loyd and Gean Waters. Their son Cody Waters, who was 5 at the time, started riding the sleigh with his sisters in 2004. Every September Cody would ask when the sleigh rides would start. Cody rode on

the sleigh every December until he passed away in 2009. In honor of the sleigh’s most loyal helper, Captain Scott Ross had a plaque made and placed on the chimney so that we would not only remember Cody but so he could continue to be on the sleigh for every ride.

Where There’s a Bill, There like, T.I, Miley Cyrus, Is a Way Mike Will, and Kevin (Continued from page 2) Durant to name a few. cans and Hispanics are convicted A blessing is an unat rates disproportionately greater derstatement. Booker’s than their representation in the display of humility and population. Therefore, discrimioptimism despite the adnation against convicted felons versities he’s faced in is deemed a violation of Title VII his quarter of a century of the Civil Rights Act 1964. Dislong life is admirable and crimination in employment is quishows much promise. I’ll et and hard to police, since there’s be following the progress no real way to know if your appliof the Urban Trademark cation was rejected because you brand, rooting for and were not qualified, or if you were sowing seeds in their suca felon. cess. We all should.

The average 25 year-old is eiIf you know anyone in the ther shoveling out hundreds of community that is excelling resumes to companies or working in business, academics, entry level jobs under the title of community service, and/or “Intern.” Instead, Booker creatarts and entertainment, send ed a job for himself and has built nition of retailers across the city, me an email at Thomas@inglewood a brand that has gained the recog- and the attention of celebrities todaynews.com.

Hollywood Park Ends 75-Year Run in Inglewood (Continued from page 1) lywood royalty as Alfred Hitchcock, Clark Gable, and Hedy LaMarr.

Racing was not just a sport between the horses. There were duels between Hall of Fame trainers Charles Whittingham and Bobby Frankel, and jockeys Willie Shoemaker, Laffit Pincay Jr. and Chris McCarron.

Whittingham and Frankel combined to win over 1,800 races—371 of them in stakes—at Hollywood Park.

The glitz and glamour of Hollywood Park eventually faded, but its showmanship went on. The sport (Continued on page 11)

The Santa Sleigh is primarily a Fire and Police effort that also needs financial help to keep it going for many years to come. Any financial help would be appreciated. Please contact Inglewood Police Association for donations through the Inglewood Police Department at 310-412-5211.

The Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” Winner Shares Tips for Holiday Desserts

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f there’s one downside to fabulous, food-filled holiday celebrations, it’s the gurgles and groans of post-feasting indigestion.

“We assume it’s because we overate, but for a lot of people, that pain and sick feeling may not be about how much you ate but what you ate,” says Kyra Bussanich, (www.kyrasbakeshop.com), three-time winner

Kyra Bussanich of The Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” and author of a just-released recipe book, Sweet Cravings: 50 Seductive Desserts for a Gluten-Free Lifestyle.

“About 2 million Americans have celiac disease—an auto-immune reaction to gluten, the protein in wheat,” says Bussanich, whose painful symptoms became lifethreatening before she was finally (Continued on page 9)

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Health&Fitness T•O•D•A•Y

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Quench Your Thirst, Balance Your Body’s pH

alance: it’s important in life, and it’s important to your health.

You may not realize it, but balance is literally what keeps you alive—and it all comes down to a lesson you probably learned in juniorhigh-school science.

In life, everything falls on a scale of things that are acidic and things that are alkaline.

The balance between acidity and alkalinity is called the pH, potential of hydrogen.

The level of pH is measured on a scale of zero to 14, with things that fall on the lower end of the scale being more acidic and the higher end being more alkaline.

Water is—or should be—a neutral pH of 7.0.

Your body and your blood can also be measured on the pH scale.

The food you eat and the water you

drink can influence whether your system has too much or too little acid. Studies have shown that you are at your best if your blood is slightly alkaline (7.35 or 7.45). If your blood is too acidic, it can leave you vulnerable to health ailments like cardiovascular disease and dia-

betes complications.

“The fluids in the cells of most people’s bodies are overly acidic,” says Dr. Robert Atkins, author of popular health manual The Atkins Diet. “This can cause a lot of problems. It prevents your body from neutralizing toxins and leaves you more susceptible to the cell-damaging free radical oxidation that leads to cancer and other diseases.”

So, what can you do to achieve optimum health? Eat the right foods, and drink the right water.

You may think that all water is created equal, but it’s not. The water that flows from the taps in your home can contain lead and mercury, pesticides, herbicides and nitrates.

That’s where special alkaline water, like Alkame Water, can help.

Alkame Water has been specially treated so that it’s truly pure, and it has an alkaline pH. It helps maintain your body’s natural balance, and a balanced body is a body that is protected from things like premature aging, fatigue or even cancer.

“The time to fix the barn is before the cow is dead,” says Dr. Mu Shik Jhon, author of the book The Water Puzzle and the Hexagonal Key. “As the amount of disordered water in the body increases, the survival rate declines. The more alkaline ionized water in the body, the healthier you will be.”

Alkame Water, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pinacle Enterprise Inc. (OTCBB: PINS) (OTCQB: PINS). For more information about Alkame Water and its benefits, visit www.alkamewater.com.

Source: NewsUSA

Survey: Job Seekers Care More About Paycheck Than Health Care

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he recent government shutdown inconvenienced many Americans—from federal workers, to tourists—but how did it impact those looking for work?

The health care debate was among the main catalysts for the shutdown, with both parties claiming to be the voice of the public, but has the voice of the job seeker been drowned out as a result?

A new national poll asked those very questions to find out what was more important to job seekers -- a paycheck or health insurance. The result? The majority of unemployed Americans (77 percent) would apparently take the job, even if it meant no health insurance.

Online career network Beyond. com surveyed over 5,000 job seekers from across the country to find out how the government shutdown and the technical frustrations with the health care rollout impacted their employment search.

The survey comprised a dozen questions to determine if healthcare was really the main concern for those seeking work, and most respondents, it appears, were just interested in a salary to support their family. * 61 percent of those who participated in the survey said that their top priority when it comes to a job is salary, not health care. * That’s despite approximately 32 percent of respondents saying they currently

don’t have health insurance, with nearly 50 percent of those people citing they haven’t had health insurance for more than a year. * 89 percent of respondents said they’d do just about anything to find a job, including working long hours and/ or weekends.

“With so much speculation about the job market, we decided to go out and ask job seekers exactly what they were thinking,” said Joe Weinlick, VP of Marketing at Beyond.com. “A big part of finding a job is confidence, and while health care is certainly an important issue, we’ve found that those looking for work are more concerned about things like honing interview skills or updating their resume.

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Health insurance is one of many factors people need to weigh when considering a job offer, but you have to get the job offer first.”

Survey respondents included job seekers from the Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer generations. Surprisingly, the majority of respondents from each generation reported that they’d consider job offers even if they didn’t include health insurance at all—despite numerous reports citing the increased need for health care across the board, especially with Baby Boomers.

What do you think people will be most thankful for—a paycheck or health care?

Source: NewsUSA

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Today Union Bank Partners with Operation HOPE to Provide Credit Counseling

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Available in Select Union Bank Branches

nion Bank, N.A. has joined the Operation HOPE, Inc. (HOPE) Inside program, whereby Union Bank employees will provide credit counseling in five select branches throughout Greater Los Angeles. The program begins in the first quarter of 2014.

HOPE will train and certify bank employees as HOPE financial literacy counselors to deliver counseling and workshops and will also make HOPE virtual counselors available for one-on-one client support.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to empowering underserved communities, we are proud to support the HOPE Inside program,” said Union Bank Executive Vice President Julius Robinson, head of Corporate Social Responsibility and chairman of Operation HOPE’s northwestern board of directors.

“We value our long-time partnership with Operation HOPE and share its passion for developing strong financial education programs. We look forward to continuing our efforts through credit counseling in these branches.”

Union Bank has committed more than $2.5 million over nearly 20 years to support HOPE programs.

The bank’s commitment also includes the “Banking on Our Future” youth financial dignity program.

The classroom edition of the “Banking on Our Future” curriculum is part of HOPE’s FIVE MILLION KIDS initiative aimed at making kids money smart and lowering the school dropout rate in America.

Union Bank was the first national sponsor of the initiative. The curriculum, taught by Union Bank executives, features five courses: a

Course in Dignity, Basics of Budgeting, Get Smart About Banking (Checking and Savings Accounts), Fundamentals of Credit and Introduction to Savings and Investing.

“Operation HOPE applauds Union Bank as a leader in supporting financial literacy,” said HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant. “The bank recognizes the importance of empowering youth and adults with financial literacy, which is critical to the success of our future leaders and communities.”

Headquartered in San Francisco, UnionBanCal Corporation is a financial holding company with assets of $105.5 billion at September 30, 2013. Its primary subsidiary, Union Bank, N.A., provides an array of financial services to individuals, small businesses, mid-

dle-market companies, and major corporations. The bank operated 422 branches in California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, and New York as well as two international offices, on September 30, 2013. UnionBanCal Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Union Bank is a proud member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG, NYSE:MTU), one of the world’s largest financial organizations. In July 2013, American Banker Magazine and the Reputation Institute ranked Union Bank #1 for reputation among its customers.

Visit www.unionbank.com for more information.

Affordable Banking for Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Communities

By Riqo Fraser, Union Bank, N.A.

Riqo Fraser Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Manhattan Beach Branch 400 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 310-374-9746

Union Bank is creating positive change in our communities with its new Union Bank Access Account. One of the first of its kind, the new account helps illustrate the bank’s commitment to providing products that serve the needs of the lowto moderate-income (LMI) segment and other consumers, including those on ChexSystems, who may not qualify for a traditional bank account.

The Union Bank Access Account is a direct response to requests from consumers and community groups regarding the needs of the LMI customer segment that includes the unbanked and underbanked population.

According to the 2011 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households, 8.9 percent of U.S. households are unbanked, which represents 1 in 12 households in the nation or nearly 10 million in total, while 20.1 percent of U.S. households are underbanked, which represents one in five households or 24 million in total (http://www.fdic.gov/householdsurvey/).

Union Bank continues to honor its legacy of public service through a commitment to responsible products and practices, one of its five tenets of responsible banking. The Union Bank Access Account is a low-cost product that offers features and functionalities to allow customers easier access to their account and the opportunity to establish a banking relationship with Union Bank.

“The ongoing feedback we receive from our community partners and customers is critical to our product development,” said Union Bank Vice President and Senior Product Manager Rogger LaCruz. “We are proud to respond with an affordable product that offers the features typically offered on consumer checking accounts, while avoiding the risk of incurring overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees.”

“We know that empowering consumers and businesses, and providing them access to affordable financial services is what helps communities thrive,” said Union Bank Senior Executive Vice President Julius Robinson, head of Corporate Social Responsibility. “That includes identifying opportunities where we can serve the LMI market segment.”

…empowering consumers and businesses, and providing them access to affordable financial services is what helps communities thrive.

The Union Bank Access Account is a checkless For more information on the Union Bank account and is available in California,Washington Access Account please visit your local Union and Oregon. Customers may visit a Union Bank Bank branch for further details. branch to learn more or to open an account. Riqo Fraser is an Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of There is no set up fee and direct deposit of a Union Bank’s Manhattan Beach Branch. Headquartered in Francisco, UnionBanCal Corporation is a financial holding payroll or benefit payment is not required. Once San company with assets of $102.3 billion at June 30, 2013. Its primary subsidiary, Union Bank, N.A., provides an array of the account is open, customers can make deposits financial services to individuals, small businesses, middleand withdrawals in a branch or at an ATM. They market companies, and major corporations. The bank operated 422 may also use the account’s ATM card to perform branches in California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, and New York as well as two international offices, on June 30, 2013. point-of-sale transactions (with a personal iden- UnionBanCal Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of tification number) at participating merchants.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Union Bank is a proud Providing customized financial services and member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG, one of the world’s largest financial organizations. In solutions has been the heart and soul of Union NYSE:MTU), July 2013, American Banker Magazine and the Reputation Bank throughout its nearly 150-year history. Institute ranked Union Bank #1 for reputation among its Whether we’re helping a family buy its first customers. Visit www.unionbank.com for more information. home, supporting small businesses or the vital work of affordable housing developers, or providing affordable financial services to LMI consumers, fair and transparent banking is a fundamental Union Bank commitment. ©2013 Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved.

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BOE Honored for Work with Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Enterprises

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Winter 2013 Project Update This year has been very productive for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Team, beginning with the Metro Board of Directors awarding a contract to build the 8.5-mile rail extension to Walsh-Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC).

Running from the Expo Line to the Green Line, the $1.272 billion project includes two recently added stations, one in Leimert Park and one at Hindry.

Construction Since September 2013, Metro has been completing final design, mobilizing its team, conducting right-of-way surveys and preparing for major construction, scheduled to begin in Spring 2014.

Scores of utility lines have been relocated. These include an 18-inch sewer line at Crenshaw Bl/67th St, a 10-inch sewer line at Crenshaw Bl/59th St and a storm drain just north of Crenshaw Bl/48th St.

Jerome E. Horton “We are proud of our dedicated team and its commitment to small businesses and disabled veterans in California,” said BOE Executive Director, Cynthia Bridges. “This acknowledgement from our peers is a testimony to the talent, dedication, and hard work of our contracting and procurement team.”

The BOE was awarded Most Notable Improvement for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Con(Continued on page 11)

Tips for Holiday Desserts (Continued from page 6) diagnosed with the illness. “Most of those people aren’t diagnosed though, because the symptoms look like so many other intestinal ailments.”

People with celiac disease must completely avoid gluten, which is also in rye, and barley, to avoid a case of painful and gut-damaging indigestion. But, as Harvard Medical School reported earlier this year, avoiding gluten also appears to help people with less serious digestive issues.

“It really does seem to provide some improvement in gastrointestinal problems for a segment of the population,” says Harvard assistant professor Dr. Daniel Leffler.

For Bussanich, a chef, there was no choice: One speck of gluten would make her ill. But she refused to give up pastries, cakes and other treats, so she perfected gluten-free varieties. Her award-winning desserts left their flour-based competi-

There have been zero accidents, and Metro remains committed to safety. Construction Safety Awareness Training for project neighbors has also begun. Schedule yours now at crenshawcorridor@metro.net.

Additional pre-construction activities include meeting with diverse stakeholders, coordinating construction activities and conducting business profiles in anticipation of construction. The project team has finalized its list of properties to be acquired and acquisition has begun.

The Project Groundbreaking is set for early 2014.

Regularly scheduled construction update meetings will begin in February 2014. Be sure to sign up at crenshawcorridor@metro.net, to receive construction notices and invitations to all future meetings.

Delivering on Measure R’s promise of speeding the delivery of transit projects to provide congestion relief, the majority of funding for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project flows from the Measure R half-cent sales tax approved by Los Angeles County voters in November 2008.

Jobs Besides building the new rail line, the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project will bring many benefits to the City of Los Angeles, particularly jobs and economic revitalization.

Construction and administration jobs for the project can be found at: walsh-shea-corridorconstructors.com/ opportunities. Metro also offers ongoing employment opportunities and those jobs can be found at: metro.net/about/jobs.

WSCC is a joint venture between Walsh Construction and J.F. Shea Company. Together, they have collaborated on many rail projects in the United States, including systems in Dallas, Phoenix, Charlotte and Chicago. In addition to its October Business Opportunities Summit, WSCC has made an immediate impact in the Crenshaw/LAX community by hosting two food drives and a toy drive for the 2013 holiday season.

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tion in crumbs on “Cupcakes Wars” in 2011 and 2012, and she was a runner-up on the show’s “Cupcake Champion.”

Bussanich offers these tips for whipping up gluten-free baked goods this holiday season: • If you’re following a recipe, don’t substitute the listed flour or starch with another type unless you’re familiar with its properties.

There are many different types of gluten-free flours and starches, including millet, sorghum and sweet white rice flour, and potato and tapioca starches. Each has its own idiosyncrasies. For example, millet flour has a slightly nutty flavor and is well-suited for goods with a hearty texture. Sweet white rice flour holds moisture well and is good for recipes that have a slight gumminess to them. Potato starch is light and good for fluffy cakes.

• Use eggs and butter at room temperature. Eggs are often used as a binder, the protein that substitutes for the missing gluten. Eggs and

butter are both easier to work with when used at room temperature, and room-temperature egg whites whip up fluffier. If you forget to pull the butter out of the refrigerator beforehand, heat it for 7 to 12 seconds in the microwave. Put cold eggs in warm (not hot) water for 30 to 60 seconds.

• Don’t overwork batter and dough with xanthan gum in it. Cornbased xanthan gum is often used as a stabilizer and thickener in glutenfree baked goods, sauces, dressings and soups. Once this ingredient is added, overworking the dough can give it a slimy, gummy texture, and cause it to lose flavor. (A good substitute for xanthan gum is ground psyllium seed husk.)

• Heat higher, cream longer for lighter cakes. One complaint people sometimes have about glutenfree baked goods is that they’re too dense. To prevent this, try setting the oven temperature 25 degrees warmer than you would for flour.

This will cause the butter in the

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erome E. Horton, Chairman of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), is proud to announce that the BOE has been honored with three State Agency Recognition Awards for its outstanding work with California’s small and disabled veteran owned businesses. The following awards were presented at the December 17, 2013 Board meeting in Sacramento: Most Notable Improvement for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Contracting; Advocate of the Year Silver Award; and, Secretary’s Special Achievement Award.

recipe to release its water as steam, which helps the cake rise quickly.

Also, cream eggs and butter together longer – about 10 minutes – than you would for flour cakes.

Try some gluten-free desserts and maybe your holidays will be indigestion-free this year, Bussanich says.

“If your recipe doesn’t turn out wonderfully the first time, don’t give up,” she says. “I promise you, anyone can make delicious glutenfree desserts. It just may take a little practice.”

Kyra Bussanich is a three-time winner of The Food Network’s hit show, “Cupcake Wars.” She graduated with honors from Le Cordon Bleu and opened her award-winning bakery, Kyra’s Bake Shop, which features gourmet, gluten-free sweets. She has branched beyond desserts to other gluten-free goods in order to help those with celiac and other autoimmune diseases enjoy quality treats.

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LEG A L NOT I CES

CITY OF INGLEWOOD INVITATION TO SUBMIT BID (Specifications and Conditions Governing Bid Award) Project Subject to Bid: “Sewer Point Repair Project Phase II” The City of Inglewood invites and will receive bids duly filed as provided herein for the furnishing of labor and materials and/or completing the abovedesignated project.

A mandatory Pre-bid conference for interested bidders will be conducted on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 @ 1:30 PM. in the Community Room A, on the ground Floor of Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, CA, 90301. Contact Boytrese Osias, Senior Engineer, at (310) 412-5333 should you require further information.

Each bid to be considered must be delivered to and received by the City Clerk no later than 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2013 at the Office of the City Clerk, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301.

Each bid shall be submitted and completed in all particulars using the form entitled, “Bidder’s Proposal and Statement” attached hereto. The submittal bid must be enclosed, together with the requisite bid security, in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the designation of the project: “Sewer Point Repair Project Phase II” appearing thereon.

Each bid shall state the unit price of each item if called for on the Bidder’s Proposal and Statement form. In the event alternative bids are called for in said form, each alternative bid shall be completed.

Bids will be opened in public in the City Clerk’s Office and will be announced to all persons present.

Specifications and other bid documents for the project are on file in the Public Works Department, and may be obtained upon request.

Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of cash, a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Inglewood, or a bid bond, for an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate of the bid.

This is a guarantee that the successful bidder will, within the time specified, enter into an agreement as provided in the bid document. Bidder shall furnish bonds when required in the Special Provisions: One for faithful performance in the amount of the contract sum, and another for contractor’s labor and materials in the amount of the contract sum.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to take bids under advisement for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from and after the date bids are opened and announced.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the California Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor and/or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said sections regarding employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of apprenticeship with the District office address at 160 Promenade Circle, Suite 300, Sacramento California, or the local District office at 320 W. 4th Street, 4th floor, Los Angeles, California 90013.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council has ascertained the prevailing rates of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the contract in accordance with the provisions of Section 1770, et. seq. of the Labor Code. Said prevailing rates are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference. Copies shall be made available to any interested party on request.

Attention is directed to the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 10164 concerning Contractor’s licensing laws. This contract requires at least a valid California State Contractors License with a classification of “A” at the time of the bid.

The successful bidder must obtain and maintain a current Inglewood City Business License until completion of the project.

This notice is given by order of the City Manager of the City of Inglewood, California, and is dated this 19th day of December, 2013.

Artie Fields, City Manager City of Inglewood, California

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 237121 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 248711 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 252576 The following Person is doing business as:

JCOE Located at: 4401 W. Slauson Ave., # 131 Los Angeles, CA 90043 Registered owner: Waletta Brown, 4401 W. Slauson Ave., # 131, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Billies Development Home Located at: 1291 S. Dunsmuir Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019 1289 S. Dunsmuir Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019

Agatha Caregiver Located at: 5715 Harold Way Los Angeles, CA 90028

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on November 15, 2013.

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.)

Waletta Brown, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on November 15, 2013 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 252537 The following Person is doing business as: Pilcaya Hardwood Floors Located at: 763 W. 104th Pl Los Angeles, CA 90044 Registered owner(s): Victor J.A. Bustos and Veronica Susana Bustos, 763 W. 104th Pl, LA, CA 90044 This business is conducted by individuals. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on December 10, 2013.

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.)

Victor J.A. Bustos and Veronica Susana Bustos, Owner(s) This statement was filed with the County Clerk on December 10, 2013 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,

Registered owner: Charlotte Robinson, 1291 S. Dunsmuir Ave., Los Angeles CA 90019 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on December 4, 2013.

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.)

Charlotte Robinson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on December 4, 2013 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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Registered owner: Agatha May C. Rosellon, 5715 Harold Way, Apt # 312, LA, CA 90028 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on December 10, 2013.

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.)

Agatha May C. Rosellon, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on December 10, 2013 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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The Irvine Company Apartment Communities notifies the general public that the HUD waitlist(s) are closed at the following properties: The Parklands, Orchard Park, Windwood Knoll, Woodbridge Oaks, and Woodbridge Villas.

Advertise! Call 310-670-9600

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Dates in December Thru December 22, 2013 Center Cathedral Choir, bringing December 28, 2013

practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve life-coping skills. This worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1937, holds weekly meetings every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at SHARE! 6666 Green Valley Circle, north of Centinela Ave., (2nd building on the right). Call 310-322-6411 for more information, or visit www.lowselfhelpsystems.org. A donation is requested but not required.

Hollywood Music Celebration Your L.A. tradition! Perfect for the whole family, more than 20 music ensembles, choirs and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of Los Angeles will celebrate the season during this free, three-hour holiday show. Even the parking underneath the Music Center is free. Highlights include JazzAntiqua Dance and Music Ensemble, presenting a piece inspired by classic gospel hymns, “Blessed Quietness” Praizum, a 20-member vocal ensemble singing spirituals in a contemporary flavor, and Christian’s Community

a contemporary flair to the genre of gospel music, are featured.

Other highlights include Aditya Prakash Ensemble, blending classical Indian music with jazz and Latin rhythms; the Gypsy Allstars, featuring sons of internationally recognized Gipsy Kings. Palmdale High School Choral Union, a 45-person chorus from the Antelope Valley, will present traditional and jazz-style holiday selections; Grammy Award®-winning Chicano rock band Quetzal; and Grammy Award®-winning Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea.

The free celebration takes place from 3pm-6pm at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90012. Watch it live on KCET-TV, on KCET.org from 3-6 p.m., and again from 8-11pm. Stream it live at www.kcet.org. The L.A. County Holiday Celebration is a gift to the community from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. For more Information, call the hotline: (213) 972-3099, email lucy@ lucypr.com, or visit http://www.

HolidayCelebration.org.

Kwanzaa Heritage Festival, Block Parade & Candle Lighting Ceremony It’s Kwanzaa time. Come celebrate.

Kwanzaa Heritage Foundation presents the 12th annual Kwanzaa Heritage Festival, Block Parade & Candle Lighting Ceremony. December 28, 2013, 10:00a.m. 6:00p.m. The theme is “Educate our Youth.” The free 1-day festival features live music, traditional dancing by Lula Washington Youth Dance Troupe, drum circle, food court, unique marketplace, health pavilion and children’s village. Come enjoy family fun!

The festival takes place from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Leimert Park Village Vision Lot, 4300 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008. Contact Karimu Ali, 323-789-0580, Kwanzala7@yahoo.com, http://www.kwanzaaheritage.org, for more information.

Eye on the City (Continued from page 5) Mayor Butts chimed in on Sombano’s remarks: “For someone to attempt to turn an act of charity and kindness into something negative says it’s (really) about them, that they cannot find happiness within themselves. They look for, search desperately to find something to be upset about. We want to hear something we can work with, not just ‘I’m unhappy and I don’t like you.’

Regarding the elimination of lifetime medical benefits, he said: “Our job as your council is to work for the good of the many as opposed to the few. Even those who cannot find anything good ever—we’re working for you too.”

The council approved the recommendation to appoint Kouroush Hangafarin as a member of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board

(SBWIB), representing the City of Carson’s Private Business Sector.

Council members also approved a number of items including: the purchase of Brocade Network Switches in the amount of $100,056.44 for network upgrades at various City locations; agreements to allow public art to be created through the Inglewood Growing Artists Project, for a total amount of $50,000; and amending the FY 2013-2014 Parks, Recreation and Library Services (PRLS) budget for three previously funded Capital Improvement Projects.

A $45,000 agreement with Helen Lessick for public art consulting services; an agreement with Caltrans for traffic light synchronization along La Brea Avenue, an agreement with West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) for a recycled water disinfection station, and a $60,000 deposit fee for a permit application

to install connector pipe screens for flood control were also approved.

A public hearing was set for January 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to conduct a preliminary review of General Plan Amendment 2013-01, the Draft 20132021 Inglewood Housing Element.

A zoning code amendment was approved to modify regulations for emergency shelters; transitional and supportive housing; and miscellaneous housing-related definitions.

An Advance Funds Agreement with Hollywood Park Land Company, LLC was approved to provide workflow management system for the Hollywood Park for $20,000.

The council said yes to agreement amendments with Professional Account Management, LLC for parking citation processing and customer services, and Law Enforcement Services, LLC for delinquent parking citation collection services.

The City will re-certify Home Ownership Made Easy, Inc. (HOME) as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO); amend the HOME CHDO allocation for the FY 2013-2014 budget; reallocate $57,379 to the HOME CHDO Program, increasing the allocation to allocate $146,661, and allocate $146,661 for a Phase III Rental Housing Rehabilitation with HOME. City Manager Artie Fields said Inglewood is getting all dressed up in anticipation of the Forum grand opening. “As we prepare for the grand opening of the Forum, we’re doing a lot to spruce up the city,” he said Median improvements are being made along Manchester Blvd.

City Hall will close for the holidays on Dec. 20, 2013 and re-open Jan. 6, 2014.

BOE Honored (Continued from page 9) tracting for increasing contract and procurements with the disabled veterans’ business community by 400 percent. Also, BOE employee, Linda Ferguson, was presented the Advocate of the Year Silver Award for outstanding leadership and achievement in small business and disabled veterans advocacy and contracting. In addition, the BOE was honored as the recipient of the coveted Secretary’s Special Achievement Award presented by the California State Government Operations Agency.

“These three awards recognize the BOE’s outstanding achievements and commitment to California’s business community and its concerted effort to identify and award acquisitions to small businesses and disabled veterans, “Horton concluded, “ while significantly exceeding state participation goals.”

The State Agency Recognition Awards (SARA) are hosted by the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division and the award’s presentation may be viewed live at www.boe.ca.gov/ meetings/board_hearing_audio. htm.

Hollywood Park Ends 75-Year Run in Inglewood (Continued from page 6) and the park continued to outdo itself, creating new ways to keep the crowds coming. Sunday racing debuted there in 1973 and a tote bag promotion drew a record crowd of 80,348 on May 4, 1980. The popular $1million Pick Six was begun in 1998. California’s first synthetic track surface, the Cushion Track, was installed at Hollywood Park in 2006.

Some of the greatest thoroughbreds in the game have come out of Hollywood Park, including Seabiscuit, Citation, Swaps, Round Table,

Affirmed, Ferdinand, Ack Ack, Native Diver, Lava Man, Skip Away, Cigar, John Henry and Zenyatta.

Seabiscuit, who inspired the making of a movie, won the inaugural Hollywood Gold Cup in 1938.

In commemoration of the closing of Betfair Hollywood Park, mutuel tickets purchased on the final day of racing will have special messages highlighting some of the unforgettable achievements from legendary performers— both human and equine—during the 75-year history of the legendary track.

Gates open for the last time Sunday at 10am.

Hollywood Park Horse Racing Betfair Hollywood Park has begun its 33rd and final Autumn Meet.

Horse racing in Inglewood will end on December 22, 2013. To mark 75 years of premier racing, Betfair Hollywood Park is giving away different limited edition commemorative pins every Saturday.

To view the racing schedule, visit their website at http://www.betfairhollywoodpark.com.

December 24, 2013

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Christmas for All in Inglewood (Continued from page 1) is working with One for All (OFA), an Inglewood non-profit organization, to make sure no child goes without a gift this year.

Councilman Ralph Franklin hosted his 9th Annual Holiday Sponsor Reception at the ICOP Center in Inglewood’s Fourth District on Dec 12.

The event brought together school officials and nonprofit organizations to donate toys, food and gift cards.

Santa’s elves pitched in on Dec. 14 to stuff gift bags and drop them off to kids at 4 elementary schools within the district: Woodworth, Worthington, Bennett-Kew and Century Park.

State Officials Senator Roderick D. Wright and Assemblyman Steven Bradford once again rang in the holidays with hundreds of local children and their families at the 5th Annual Holiday Celebration and Toy Giveaway, December 15 at Rowley Park in Gardena.

Assemblyman Bradford, Santa Claus, Senator Wright and Santa’s elf help bring holiday cheer to community youth at the 5th Annual Holiday Celebration and Toy Giveaway.

From left, District 4 Councilman Ralph Franklin, Woodworth Interim Principal Rose Rangel and Woodworth Program and Instructional Facilitator Laurinda Armstrong.

The festive annual event provides Wright began the holiday party both Wright and Bradford a chance tradition while serving in the State to mingle with residents from their Assembly from 1996 to 2002. This districts and discuss the upcoming is his fifth such event as a Senator. legislative session, while for the Participants enjoy lunch, games, kids it is an opportunity to visit with holiday crafts, and visits and picSanta Claus and go home with a gift tures with Santa. made possible by one of the event’s “The joy on the faces of the chilmany generous sponsors who want dren reminds me each year why I to help give community youth a pos- do what I do and energizes me for itive holiday experience. the year ahead in Sacramento,” said

Senator Wright gets in on the holiday party zip-line fun!

Wright. “I once again need to thank all of the wonderful businesses who helped make this special event possible for our kids.”

To open this year’s holiday party, third grader Malachi Tynes, Jr., led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. Jadzia Pittman, a talented young lady who has been singing since the age of two and has trained and performed for more than ten years with Wendy Raquel Robin-

Councilman George Dotson makes the season bright for little children.

son’s Amazing Grace Conservatory, then sang the National Anthem.

Attendees enjoyed musical performances by The Bricks, a multicultural group of seven young adults from Los Angeles County.

They then enjoyed a performance by dancers from the Lula Washington Dance Theatre, founded

by Lula and her husband Erwin in South Los Angeles to provide a creative outlet for inner city youth.

Our hosts and all of these wonderful performers were introduced by emcee Autumn Burke.

The 5th Annual Holiday Celebration and Toy Giveaway was presented in conjunction with the non-profit National Family Life and Education Center and the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce. Senator Wright thanks the sponsors for this year’s event: AT&T, California Cable & Telecommunications Association, Hustler Casino, Southern California Edison, Verizon, Wells Fargo and Ultramar, Inc. Also supporting this great annual community event as donors were Mattel, Inc., Nestlé, 99¢ Only Stores and Sam’s Club.

...and bigger ones, too!