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80,000-Seat Sports Stadium Proposed for Inglewood Initiative to Appear on 2015 Ballot

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By Veronica Mackey

.A. area media is all abuzz with the latest news about a proposed 80,000-seat stadium to be built in Inglewood. Just days into the new year, the big announcement arrived at a January 5 press conference in front of Inglewood City Hall.

Hollywood Park Land Company (HPLC) unveiled the City of Champions Revitalization Project, an initiative for expanded development in the heart of Inglewood, which would add a sports and entertainment complex to the previously approved Hollywood Park Tomorrow project.

HPT is a mixed-use development plan consisting of more than 4 million square feet of retail, office, hotel Mayor Butts and members of Inglewood City Council and residential space. at the press conference.

The project is a joint venture between Stockbridge Capital Group (SCG), a corporate the Kroenke parcel into the “The initiative has already been real estate investment management Hollywood Park plan, resulting in a filed and they have, I believe, less sprawling 298-acre site. than 90 days to collect the signaThe project will be built tures and we’ll go from there,” at no cost to taxpayers, Butts said. create thousands of conIf approved, the stadium will be struction and permanent designed by HKS, Inc., one of the jobs for local residents, world’s leading firms for the deand generate tens of mil- sign of sports and entertainment lions of dollars in annual complexes. revenue for the city.

Chris Meany, Senior Vice PresiSignatures are being dent, Hollywood Park Land ComInglewood Councilman Eloy Morales. gathered to place the ini- pany; Managing Partner, Wilson firm, and The Kroenke Group (TKG), tiative on the Inglewood municipal Meany and Gerard McCallum, a leading commercial real estate and ballot in 2015. A successful ballot Manager, Hollywood Park Land development firm. TKGs Stan Kroen- measure would shorten the time- Company, shared their thoughts ke, who also owns the St. Louis Rams, frame for Inglewood’s approval on how the City of Champions Revitalization Project could impact Inglewood residents and businesses.

“We’ve always tried to make the revitalization of Inglewood the headline of the (Hollywood Park) project. Gerard is always reminding me of this great history Inglewood has. Inglewood had an important regional role in sports and entertainment Artist’s rendering of City of Champions Revitalization Project. before the Lakers left. Now, purchased an adjacent 60-acre parcel of a stadium, and would mean that Inglewood will have its heart filled in 2013. The expanded project, to be professional sports could return to back in, and will be an important developed through HPLC, will in- Inglewood in 2018. destination, regardless of what hap-

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pens (with the stadium),” Meany said. He added that the Hollywood Park Tomorrow project has been in development for several years already.

“It is called the City of Champions Revitalization Project (because) it is bringing the city back in terms of civic pride and the notion that Inglewood has served the county as far back as the 30s with the race track and the 60s with the Forum. It brings back that prominence and that stature,” McCallum said.

Los Angeles has been without an NFL team since the Rams and Raiders left in 1994. Since Kroenke purchased the property, speculation has been swirling about the Rams returning to Los Angeles. Does this mean the stadium is being built for the Rams? Meany said there has

(L-R) Chris Meany and Gerard McCallum announce plans to expand Hollywood Park site. been some inaccurate reporting over what the stadium will actually mean in terms of NFL football: “We are announcing a stadium. It is not about a specific team coming to Inglewood. It isn’t whether it is the Rams or Oakland or any other (Continued on page 5)

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Inglewood Named 2014 LA Neighborhood of the Year

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urbed LA (www.la.curbed. com), a highly regarded real estate site has named Inglewood as the “2014 Neighborhood of the Year.” The honor is a result of the site’s annual reader voting contest to determine the Los Angeles County area neighborhood with the most interesting and progressive developments. Communities are ranked in terms of economic and social factors.

“I am proud to announce that the City of Inglewood has prevailed and been voted the Los Angeles Neighborhood of the Year for 2014,” Inglewood Mayor James Butts said.

“We are....once again....the City of Champions.”

Inglewood beat out Bunker Hill, the powerful Arts District, Los Feliz, and South Park to win the coveted 2014 Curbed Cup Golden JPEG. There are a number of factors that led to Inglewood being considered by Curbed LA for the competition, Mayor Butts said, as noted by the website: “Last year dawned with the reopening of the renovated and morefabulous-than-ever Inglewood Forum, now run by the people who manage Madison Square Garden, and it’s already the most successful large venue in Los Angeles by a huge margin, hosting nearly a third of all the arena shows in the region last year.

Meanwhile, work began on the Crenshaw Line, which will have two stops in the city, and Inglewood’s mayor landed a powerful seat on the Metro board, replacing Santa Monica’s mayor in a significant geographic shift.”

Congratulations to Inglewood for winning this award and joining the list of Curbed’s Neighborhood of the Year award winners.

“I would like to recognize the hard work of all our City of Inglewood employees that have persevered through challenging times and maintained a high level of quality service, and positioned the City and its leaders to seize opportunities over the past 3 years,” Butts said.

Missing Stuart Scott

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tuart Scott, the humorous, highenergy, sports announcer on ESPNs SportsCenter, whom Kobe Bryant said “changed the game,” is being remembered as much for his cameo film roles and catchphrases as the sports legends he covered.

Scott, 49, who died of cancer on Sunday and joined ESPN in 1993, developed a broad fan base on the sports cable network.

In fact, Scott’s popularity with fans led to several cameo appearances, including: “He Got Game,” “The Kid,” “Drumline,” “Mr. 3000,” “Herbie: Fully Loaded,” “The Game Plan,” and “Just Wright.”

The irrepressible Chicago native changed the way sports was covered, simply by being himself. He connected with his audience and made the broadcasts an entertaining narrative instead of a bunch of rote statistics.

“He was a trailblazer,” says ESPN anchor Stan Verrett, “not only be-

Stuart Scott was awarded “Most Inspirational Person” at the ESPY’s. cause he was black—obviously black—but because of his style, his demeanor, his presentation. He did not shy away from the fact that he was a black man, and that allowed the rest of us who came along to just be ourselves.”

His catchphrases and colorful accounts of sports action made Scotts’ broadcasts exciting to watch. From his animated “Boo-yah!” to “Hal-

lah,” “Just call him butter ’cause he’s on a roll” and “Holla at a playa when you see him in the street,” fans embraced the sayings and the man.

When he was seven, Scott and his family moved from Chicago to Winston-Salem, N.C. He would later attend the University of North Carolina, and become part of the on-air talent at the student-run radio station WXYC. He graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in speech communication. In 2001, he gave the commencement address at UNC where he implored graduates to celebrate diversity and recognize the power of communication.

In addition to SportsCenter, Scott hosted Monday Night Countdown and events like the NBA Finals.

He also sat down with presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

“I will miss Stuart Scott,” President Obama said in a statement. “…

Wherever I went, I could flip on the TV and Stu and his colleagues on (Continued on page 11)

Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Leads List of New Laws for 2015

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river’s licenses for undocumented immigrants is among the most notable of new California laws in 2015. On Jan. 2, California DMV offices began issuing driver’s licenses to people in the country illegally under AB 60.

Applicants must prove who they are, that they live in California and pass the driving tests. A new law will also provide access to auto insurance.

About 1.4 million undocumented immigrants are expected to apply for a driver’s license in the first three years.

Other California laws taking ef-

fect in between Jan. 1 and July 1, tivity,” meaning silence or a lack 2015 include: of resistance can no longer be • Equal student loan opportunities deemed consent. for undocumented immigrants • Water districts and local entities or students who have overstayed will be required to develop plans their visas, and who attend colto manage their groundwater and leges within the Cal State Univerallow the state to intervene if necsity and University of California essary. systems.

• The ban on single-use plastic • Funding in the amount of $3 milbags in large grocery stores and lion for legal aid to help minors pharmacies, now imposed in who arrived in the state illegally more than 120 California cities or as they go through legal system. counties, will go into effect state• Consensual sex between college wide on July 1. students will now require “affir- • Also in July, anyone who works mative, conscious and voluntary at least 30 days will be entitled to agreement to engage in sexual acthree days paid sick leave.

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Inglewood Announces Sports Entertainment District

By Thomas Bunn

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his week, all eyes were on Inglewood, again. The City held a press conference in front of City Hall to announce an amendment of the Hollywood Park Specific Plan to include a Sports/Entertainment District.

According to a City press release, “The initiative titled, City of Champions Revitalization Project, could be placed on the ballot and voted

mark another step in the City’s journey to becoming a destination city, but would instantly solidify Inglewood as a top tier metropolis”.

The evidence of Inglewood’s rise to prominence is demonstrated in the fact that in 2014 over 120 small businesses opened their doors, Inglewood Willie Brown with Mayor Butts was named Los Angeles’ Neighborupon if the required signatures are hood of Year by Curbed LA, and the obtained. No tax dollars have been highlight of the City’s progress was requested or will be used for this the resurrection of the Fabulous Foproject if approved. rum by Madison Square Garden.

“If approved, this would not only When asked if the rise in media at-

tention from around the country in the past two years had anything to do with the decision, Mayor Butts admitted, “What I feel, is that over the past two years, since we started negotiating with Madison Square Garden, that a lot of things have manifested themselves that just reinforce what Inglewood has always had, a great location, 4-freeway access, proximity to the airport, ocean climate, and great people.”

The media went into a frenzy at midnight on Monday morning, when the Los Angeles Times re-

ATTENTION ESTIMATING INVITATION TO BID

leased an article containing the layout for the sports/entertainment district designs. Immediately word got around that the St. Louis Rams were indeed coming to Inglewood. When asked if there has been discussion on whether the Rams would move, or where they would play, Mayor Butts responded, “One thing there has not been any discussion of, any teams moving. The only discussion that I have had revolves around the City’s economic climate, and what a great place it is to develop.”

HOLLYWOOD PARK

PROJECT: Hollywood Park Phase 1 Infrastructure Project BID DUE DATE: February 23, 2015 by 1:00PM You are invited to submit a Bid Proposal for the Hollywood Park Phase 1 Infrastructure Project Century Boulevard and Prairie Avenue Landscape Project, located in Inglewood, CA. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of providing Public Right of Way Landscaping on Century Boulevard and Prairie Avenue for the development of a new community on the 238 acre Hollywood Park site.

Important Dates: 1. Issuance of Formal Bid Package: January 28, 2015 2. RFI’s Due before: February 9, 2015 (emailed to HollywoodPark@tcco.com) 3. Public Bids Due: February 23, 2015 by 1:00PM (hand delivered: 910 S. Prairie Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301) 4. Public Bid Opening: February 24, 2015 @ 9:00AM (Casino Pavilion 1st floor) This is the Bid Package for pricing: 1. Century Blvd. & Prairie Ave. Landscaping JOBWALK: One (1) Pre-bid Meeting & mandatory job walk will be provided. Bidding contractor is required to attend the meeting. The person that attends the event must be the person responsible for the bid submission. Please provide proper PPE for the walk (Hard hat, boots, eye protection, gloves, etc.). The date for the job walk is: 1. February 6, 2015 at 9 AM PROJECT LOCATION: Hollywood Park, 910 S. Prairie, Inglewood, CA 90301; meet at the CM Office. For security purposes, please contact the Construction Management Team and provide the names of the attendees so that we may place the names on the visitor list. HollywoodPark@tcco.com BID RESPONSES: Sealed bids in a Company Envelope using the attached Bid Form are due to the Owner, Hollywood Park Land Company and the Owner’s representative, Turner Construction by 1:00 pm at the Construction Manager’s Office located at 910 S. Prairie, Inglewood, CA 90301 on February 23, 2015. Late submissions will NOT be accepted.

The bids will be opened publicly on February 24, 2015 at 9 AM inside the Casino Pavilion (first floor) by the Hollywood Park Construction Management Team. A company proposal must be included with the Bid Form to address the additional bid response requirements listed below. Although the basis of award is Price, the following items MUST be included in your bid response (found on the bid form): 1. Completed bid form and attachments.

2. Acceptance of the Project Schedule.

3. Confirmation and Acceptance of all items in the Additional Provisions scope of work.

4. List any DBE / MBE participation, including sub-tier participation as a total percentage of your Price. Participation is 30% at all tiers or a “good faith effort”.

5. Completion of “Information Required of Bidders”.

6. Project proposal on company letterhead.

7. Payment & Performance bonds are required.

Requirements: 1. Provide a Lump Sum Bid Proposal in accordance with the Bid Documents on the provided bid form.

2. Union labor is to be provided.

3. Schedule: Phased Project. Start date March, 2015; end date April, 2016. Provide long lead items and fabrication data with proposal, as applicable.

Bid Documents: Bid Documents will be provided electronically on January 28, 2015.

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January 8, 2015

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January Events

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By Anne Cheek La Rose

anuary is always exciting because it’s the start of the New Year. 2015 is no exception.

There are some fun and educational events taking place this month, of which you should be aware.

On Saturday, January 10, the community is invited to the main Inglewood Public Library. From 1-2PM Michael Massenburg will unveil his mural in the outer lobby of the Library. Mr. Massenburg’s mural, “Inglewood Stories,” encompasses Inglewood through images of her people. Research for the mural was taken, in part, from the Inglewood stories recorded during the month long LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) Inglewood Art project that took place last July.

From 3-5PM, Poetess Malaika J. Beckford will present her anthology of Inglewood Poetry in the Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall, across from the Library plaza. This anthology was born in free writing workshops conducted by Ms. Beck-

ford at the Library and two other sites in town.

Both projects were funded through the Arts Commission IGAP (Inglewood Growing Artists projects) grants. Refreshments will be served at the event.

Sunday, January 18 is Inglewood Free Day at LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art). Spend the day exploring world-class art from 10-7PM. Gather family and friends for this informative day of exploring the many galleries and exhibits at LACMA. The surrounding communities invited on this day are Altadena, Compton, Hacienda Heights, Montebello, Monterey Park, San Bernardino, and Torrance.

To gain free admittance, go to a ticket booth and use the code phrase LACMA9.

Lastly, Monday, January 19 is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration in Inglewood. This year marks the 32nd year that Inglewood has celebrated the life and legacy of

Anne Cheek La Rose Dr. King. This year’s theme is “Advance the Dream.”

We will mark the day with a program starting at 9AM in the Crozier Middle School auditorium at 120 W. Regent Street. The program will feature gospel choirs, keynote speakers, and wonderful speeches from elementary, middle, and high school students based on this year’s theme.

The students presenting their

speeches were chosen from several finalists. These students worked hard on their presentations, not only writing the speeches but memorizing them for the judging last month. It is inspiring to watch each student deliver their speech and see that they, so young and with no first-hand knowledge of Dr. King, fully embrace the legacy of this great man.

Following the program, instead of a parade, Inglewood chooses to recreate a symbolic civil rights era march. At approximately 11AM the march will start at Crozier and end at the Forum. King Day festivities will continue at the Forum with a festival of commercial and community vendors, interactive games, food trucks, and live entertainment

by Radio FREE KJLH 102.3 FM, the entertainment sponsor.

Other sponsors for King Day are Sky Posters, The Madison Square Garden Company, Inglewood Unified School District, and Southern California Gas Company.

Pick up your copy of Inglewood Today at one of these locations: 1 Stop Mini-Mart, 420 E. Florence Ave. A-Man Inc., 101 La Brea Ave. Airport Gas, 501 Hillcrest St. Allstate, 2300 W. Manchester Bl. Bayou Grill, 1400 N. La Brea Ave. 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 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. Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae 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 Fabulous Burger, 1315 Centinela Ave., Family Fish Market, 1300 Centinela Ave. Fiesta Martin Mexican Grill, 1330 N. La Brea Ave. Gin’s Liquor, 11001 Crenshaw Bl. Gonzales Northgate Market, 10801 Prairie Ave. Heart & Soul Grill, 128 N. Market St. Hollywood Park Casino, 1050 S. Prairie Ave. 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. 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. 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 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 Starbucks, 5301 Centinela Ave. Starbucks, 941 N. La Brea Ave. Starbucks on Century Stuff I Eat, 114 N. Market St. Super Fish Market, 11007 S Crenshaw Bl. Superior Groceries, 11202 S Crenshaw Bl. 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 Westchester Villa Senior Living, 220 W. Manchester Bl. Whole Foods, 4508 Overhill (Slauson) 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)

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January 8, 2015

Publisher’s Message

It Keeps Getting Better

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f you are reading the print edition of Inglewood Today, then you have noticed something unusual. The entire cover is devoted toward news about the City of Champions Revitalization Project.

It is just that important!

Last week, we focused on the successful impact that the renovated Forum has had on Inglewood.

Within just one year’s span of time, Inglewood has out-booked Staples Center and the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine. Yes, the Forum, buoyed by a $100 million investment by Madison Square Garden and world class entertainment, is truly “fabulous” again.

Just one week later, Inglewood has been named the “2014 L.A. Neighborhood of the Year” by real estate website, CurbedLA.com.

The site holds an annual reader vote contest to determine the community with the most progressive development.

But, the really big news—and why I felt it necessary to change the format this week—is the announcement of an 80,000-seat stadium to be built in Inglewood adjacent to Hollywood Park.

The Forum has not only made Inglewood the City of Entertainment, but the stadium will make Inglewood once more the City of Champions. It is the cherry on top, the shining star, so to speak on just how far we have come in just a few years. Every destination city has a stadium and a major entertainment venue. It is what drives revenue, creates jobs, and attracts tourists from all over. Now Inglewood will have both.

So let’s see: By 2018, Inglewood will add to the Forum as major cultural and tourists attractions, the sprawling 238-Hollywood Park Tomorrow, with upscale homes, retail centers, a casino, hotel, parks

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly and schools PLUS an additional 60 acres for the new sports stadium.

By this time, the Crenshaw/LAX light rail, with two stations in Inglewood will be operating to bring passengers to and through our city.

It’s going to be absolutely amazing.

Add to that, our growing community or resident artists, new school building projects, and franchise businesses that continue to come here, and you have a city that would rival many of its neighbors.

It wasn’t that long ago when Inglewood was considered a “bedroom” community, a place to ride through. This turnaround has not been easy, but it speaks to the leadership and the commitment of residents who held onto their vision of something better.

While Inglewood may not have the glitz and glamour (yet) of its South Bay neighbors, it more than makes up for that in spirit. It’s easy to look good when your community is dotted by multi-million dollar homes. But pulling off a deal like a major sports stadium, despite being a predominately black and brown city, on the lower income end of the South Bay—now that’s something pretty special.

Inglewood residents should be very proud of what has just occurred, and it will only get better.

Just Saying...

Don’t listen or focus on the evils of life, it will only detour you from recognizing your blessing.

Happy New Year!!!

Yvonne Horton

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80,000-Seat Sports Stadium Proposed for Inglewood (Continued from page 1) team. It is whether the NFL wants to move a team to Los Angeles. We are going to build a stadium that is a world class stadium in the heart of Inglewood, where great events

take place. It could be football and it could be soccer.”

The project adheres to the provisions from the City of Inglewood’s 2009 approval, which established a goal of at least 30% participation of minority/disadvantaged business (Continued on page 10)

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January 8, 2015

Community

Family Wins $8 Million in Case Against County Sheriff

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n another controversial case where a black man was killed, allegedly as a result of a choke-hold by police, the suspect’s family has been awarded $8 million. A Long Beach civil jury awarded the money to the family of Darren Burley, a 29 year-old man whom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies admitted to engaging in a violent struggle with in Compton.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call on Aug. 3, 2012 because Burley, high on PCP, was choking a pregnant woman. Plaintiffs argued that during the struggle, the deputies blocked the flow of oxygen to Burley’s brain. Deputies denied ever applying a choke-hold, although they admitted to punching Burley, zapping him with a stun gun and using their body weight to force handcuffs on him. His death, they

Attorney Carl Douglas say, was caused by sudden cardiac arrest brought on by chronic drug use. Burley died 12 days after his arrest.

While county prosecutors declined to charge deputies David Aviles and Paul Baserra, citing Burley’s violent behavior, and ju-

rors found Burley to be 40 percent at fault, they still found the county negligent and guilty of battery.

“Mr. Burley was subject to an illegal choke-hold and suffocation when deputies put too much pressure on him face-down during a misdemeanor arrest,” family attorney Carl Douglas said.

Douglas made the announcement on his Facebook page on New Year’s Day: “Just Bangin’ The Drums.. After deliberating for two days, the jury in my wrongful death trial awarded the family of Darren Burley $8 Million. Hallelujah!! Our team of lawyers, Jamon Hicks, Olu Orange, and John Sweeney fought the County lawyers for six weeks before Wednesday’s tremendous verdict. Mr. Burley left a wife and five kids under 14, each of whom’s life

will not be made just a little bit better after losing their father. Though no amount of money will ever bring their Dad back, they will be able to be secure in the memory that his life did matter, and the fair minded people of Long Beach agreed.

“This money will truly result in the dawning of a new day for each of them. How appropriate on New Year’s Day!!”

Douglas is best known for being one of the defense attorneys in the O.J. Simpson murder case. He is the former managing attorney for the Law Office of the late Johnnie Cochran Jr. before starting his own firm, The Douglas Law Group.

Among his other clients was singer Michael Jackson (both trials), actors Jamie Foxx, and Queen Latifah.

Inglewood City Clerk Seeks Fourth Term

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ndependent, assertive, and persuasive women have declared their support of Inglewood City Clerk Yvonne Horton for her 4th term. Early supporters include Congresswomen Maxine Waters, Karen Bass, and Janice Hahn; County Supervisor Yvonne Brath-

waite-Burke ( ret.); State Senator Holly Mitchell; Assemblywomen Autumn Burke, Cheryl Brown, and Bonnie Lowenthal (ret.); Inglewood City Treasurer Wanda Brown; West Basin Water Board Member Gloria Gray; Gardena City Councilwoman Rachel C. Johnson;

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Hawthorne City Councilwoman Angie Reyes English; Carson City Clerk Alita Godwin; Compton City Clerk Donesia L. Gause; Gardena City Clerk Bernadette Suarez; and Inglewood School Board Member Cindy Giardina (ret.).

Lt. Governor Gavin Newsome said, “Yvonne is an independent, intelligent, and assertive Chief Election Officer, whom for 12 years and 24 elections, has been doing an exceptional job. “ The impressive list of male supporters for Clerk Horton includes State Treasurer John Chiang; State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson; President ProTempore, Senator Kevin de Leon; Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas; County Assessor Jeffery Prang; Congressman Ted Lieu; State Senator Isadore Hall; Speaker Emeritus John Perez; Assemblyman Mike Gipson; Assemblyman Reginald JonesSawyer; Assemblyman Sabastian Ridley-Thomas; Assemblyman Chris Holden; Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (ret.), Hawthorne Mayor Chris Brown; Lawndale Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles; Torrance Mayor Patrick Furey; Culver City Mayor Meghan SahliWells; Hermosa Beach Mayor Peter Tucker; Los Angeles Councilmen Herb Wesson, Paul Koretz, Gill Cedillo, and Curren Price; Inglewood Councilmen Ralph Franklin and George Dotson; Los Angeles School Board Member Dr. George McKenna; Inglewood School Board Member Johnny Young; and Board of Equalization Chairman Jerome E. Horton.

Yvonne Horton “I am humbled by the support of all these powerful women and the men who have endorsed my candidacy,” said City Clerk Horton, “and forever conscious that our greatest assets are the men, women, and children we serve.”

Inglewood City Clerk Yvonne Horton is a 30-year resident of Inglewood and has served as Inglewood City Clerk for the past 12 years. She has successfully administered 24 elections and, during her tenure, has handled several complex and complicated elections and initiatives, including the historic Wal-Mart initiative. Clerk Horton has also championed several initiatives that have increased the transparency of the election process, reduced the cost of operations, and improved customer service.

“Yvonne Horton has demonstrated her independence, knowledge, skills, and determination to stand on principles of law time and time again, said Los Angeles Councilman Curren Price, “she has exceeded our expectations and has constantly and continuously defended our right to vote.”

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Remembering Sen. Edward Brooke

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he Associated Press reports that Former U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke, a liberal Republican who became the first black in U.S. history to win popular election to the Senate, died of natural causes on Jan. 3. He was 95.

Brooke passed away in his Coral Gables, Florida home, surrounded by loved ones, according to a family spokesperson.

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Obama was elected in 2008. During his own 12 years in the Senate, Brooke served as a Republican in a largely Democratic state. He remained one of Massachusetts’ most popular political figures, leading the fight for economic justice and civil rights.

“I join a grateful nation in mourning the loss of a great public servant, Senator Edward Brooke.,” said Con-

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President Barack Obama honors Sen. Brooke with a Congressional gold medal.

A Senate pioneer, Brooke was gresswoman Maxine Waters (Delected from Massachusetts in 1966, Inglewood). “As the first African making him the first African American American popularly-elected to the ever to hold a seat in that branch from U.S. Senate post-reconstruction, and any state since Reconstruction. The the first elected African American next black U.S. senator would be Car- state Attorney General, Mr. Brooke ol Moseley Braun of Illinois, elected made the critical connection between some 27 years later. There have only the challenges facing minorities and been nine black senators total, includ- the challenges facing low-income ing President Barack Obama. families. Mr. Brooke was a trailblazBrooke said he was “thankful er, inspiring countless leaders who to God” that he had lived to see followed him to transcend partisan America’s first black president when differences and find common-sense

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In addition, the children of employees of Edison International and its subsidiaries are not eligible to apply for the Edison Scholars Program.

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My thoughts are with his family, friends and former colleagues during this difficult time.”

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Selecting Your Options for Weight-Loss Surgery

By Kurti S.

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dvancements of medical science have brought in big changes in weight-loss surgeries. Over weight can pose serious health threats such as coronary heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and more—and eventually reduce one’s life expectation.

Obesity is a growing concern worldwide. Changes in lifestyle and food habits have increased the number of overweight adults and children to an alarming level. When you are searching for obesity treatment make sure that you make an informed decision because each type of weight-loss surgery has its set of pros and cons.

Weight-loss surgery is also referred to as bariatric or obesity surgery. It is often the last resort to help one lose weight. The size of the stomach is altered through the surgery to manipulate the food intake capacity of the patient. Weight-loss surgeries have gained much popularity recently but these aren’t free from complications. Weight-loss surgeries can increase your chances for gallstone, cause vitamin or fluid deficiency in your body; or increase your chances of ulcers, etc.

So, you must consider all your options before deciding about surgical weight loss.

What are the major types of obesity surgery?

Laparoscopic adjustable banding: Doctors will often suggest adjustable gastric banding surgery for weight loss. It is preferred by doctors since it minimizes scopes of

surgical procedure creates a detour in the stomach for the food to go directly to the small intestine. The surgeon creates a small pocket at the top of the stomach and then cut the small intestine from the stomach and adjusts it to the created pocket.

This way the food bypasses the bigger section of the stomach and therefore, the body absorbs fewer nutrients and calories.

Sleeve gastrectomy: The stomach is cut lengthwise and the portion is removed to make the stomach look like a tube or sleeve. As a result, the stomach holds less food.

It is the most permanent form of bariatric surgeries as a portion of the stomach is completely removed.

Liposuction: Although it is not a weight-loss surgery in true sense, because it doesn’t affect one’s food intake ability, liposuction is a popular form of cosmetic surgery that helps the patient get rid of excess fat tissues and makes him slimmer.

India has made great advancements in performing a wide variety of weight reduction surgeries.

As a result, both international and domestic patients are opting for weight loss surgery India in large numbers.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding Kirti S is a writer and web enthusiast. His articles have appeared side-effects and the patient also fac- justed to cut the size of the stom- through various online forums. es little post-surgery complications. ach to limit food intake ability of For more information on weight A silicon adjustable band is in- the patient. Gastric banding surgery loss surgery and the treatment of serted into the patient’s body is the least invasive of all bariatric obesity, visit http://www.Obesitythrough incision and placed around surgery procedures. surgeryindia.net. the stomach. The band is then adRoux-en-Y gastric bypass: The

An End to Acid Reflux?

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early everyone gets heartburn now and then. But the fiery sensation that grips your chest and throat after eating spicy food, for example, can also be a symptom of a more serious condition: gastroesophageal reflux disease, which in its most chronic form can lead to cancer.

For years, the roughly one-third of Americans with GERD have mainly relied on prescription or over-the-counter medications to reduce stomach acid. However, as we’ve learned more about the potential long-term effects of the newest class of drugs called “proton pump inhibitors”—which now take up more space on the shelves than good ol’ Tums ever did—that’s made for a different kind of heartburn.

“The Food and Drug Administration has issued numerous warnings about PPIs, saying long-term use and high doses have been associated with an increased risk of bone fractures and infection with a bacterium called Clostridium difficile that can be especially dangerous to elderly patients,” the New York Times has reported.

That helps explain the current excitement over a simple outpatient procedure that may actually correct GERD for good without the need for invasive surgery.

Stretta Therapy (www.strettatherapy.com), which is FDA-approved, uses radiofrequency (RF) energy delivered to the muscle between the stomach and esophagus to, in effect, “remodel” the problem area.

“The sphincter muscle gets thicker and stronger, so it won’t open as easily,” explains Dr. Mark Noar of Endoscopic Microsurgery Associates in Towson, Maryland, who performs the procedure in his own practice.

Dr. Noar is also the lead author of a newly published, peer-reviewed study that tracked patients for 10 years after receiving Stretta Therapy, which is covered by most insurance (including Medicare). Among the most remarkable findings: 72 percent were found to have remained GERD symptom-free.

That’s almost a job requisite for someone like Kathleen Dickinson, who—loathe to even consider surgery—sought the doctor out for Stretta Therapy after what she describes as “years of suffering” and

concerns about possibly developing osteoporosis from the medication she’d been taking.

“For me, it wasn’t just that I couldn’t enjoy my favorite dishes,” says the 70-year-old Maryland woman. “I’m a corporate trainer, and the constant coughing and clearing my throat affected my speaking presentations.”

She’s now back to eating Mexican food.

Oh, and one final reminder: While heartburn may be the most common symptom of GERD, it’s not the only one. Others include chronic coughing, sleep apnea and a change in voice.

Source: NewsUSA

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8 Questions for the Constantly Broke

By Kimberly Palmer re you living too close to your ride, lunches, or a six-pack of beer. budget? Are you constantly These types of small, daily expenchecking your bank account ditures add up, and by the end of balance between paydays to make month, you could be out $100 or sure you have enough money? more. (In the case of a $10 lunch on Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for each weekday, that’s $200.) Finish U.S. News Money (http://tinyurl. Rich author David Bach famously com/p2ohjgv), and author of the coined the phrase “Latte Factor” to book, The Economy of You, offers capture this idea. He argues that if 8 questions to ask yourself which you invested the money instead of may help you avoid swearing off spending it, you could eventually restaurants or cutting up your credit become a millionaire. card. See how you can change your Do I know my own weakness? bottom line and have more cash Almost everyone has one. It might flow in 2015. be a golf habit, fancy jeans, or nice Do I know where my money is go- dinners. Perhaps it’s simply buying ing? Beyond a quick glance at our more than you need when you’re out credit card statements each month, running errands. Gwyneth Paltrow’s most of us don’t bother tracking how budgeting expert for her GOOP we’re spending money. That means newsletter, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, we might not realize that our grocery offers the following advice: Carry expenses have suddenly skyrocketed, a stopwatch with you on shopping or our utility bills have doubled. Us- trips. She also suggests bringing a ing an online personal financial man- loyal friend on shopping trips to reagement tool to automatically track mind you not to overspend. your spending—www.Mint.com Am I saving too much? This quesandwww.Wesabe.com are among the tion might sound counter-intuitive most popular—allows you to figure —how could anyone be saving too out where money is going with mini- much? But if you’re going into debt mal effort. The programs can also to fund your lifestyle and you’ve alwarn you once you get close to your ready cut back wherever possible, target budget for the month. then it’s time to look at how much Am I focusing too much on the money you’re funneling into your month, instead of the year? Research 401(k). While it always makes sense suggests that people often fall victim to take advantage of matching proto forgetfulness when budgeting by grams from your employer, it doesn’t the month. They tend to overlook make sense to save additional preunexpected and one-time expenses, tax dollars at the expense of a hefty such as car repairs or gifts, so under- credit card bill that comes with a 10 estimate how much they’ll need to percent or higher interest rate. spend. But when people budget by Is my relationship hurting my the year, they tend to factor in those bank account? Even if you’re on costs. Research by University of top of your own finances, your bank Southern California’s Gulden Ulku- account won’t reflect it unless your men, Cornell’s Manoj Thomas, and significant other is also on board. If New York University’s Vicki Mor- you share credit, in the form of credit witz found that college students were cards, auto loans, or a mortgage, then about 40 percent off-target when any late payment from your partner budgeting by the month, but only can also ding your own credit report. three percent off base when thinking Marriage can intertwine your finanby the year. cial lives even further. Before tyDo I do something everyday that ing the knot, be sure to review each (Continued on page 11) wastes money? It might be a cab

Allstate Agency Owner Billy Campbell Honored

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Named Premier Agency for 2014

As a business leader and involved citizen in the Inglewood area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Billy Campbell has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014.

This designation is being presented to Billy Campbell for outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of his agency’s work.

Billy Campbell’s agency is located at 2300 W Manchester Blvd. in Inglewood and can be reached at (323) 750-1777 or http://agents.allstate.com/billy-campbell-inglewood-ca.html.

Business Predictions for 2015

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re you looking to start a new cameras (worn on shirts) curbusiness in 2015? Do you rently being adopted by police want to expand your company departments across the U.S. or change your focus? No one has a crystal ball, but here is what business Black Enterprise experts are predicting for 2015: • Mobile Marketing. There has been a significant rise in mobile Forbes searches, which directly corre• Gradual But Consistently Rising lates to the fall of desktop searchInterest Rates. Access to low-cost es. Marketing industry experts capital will begin to tighten as inconcur that mobile marketing for terest rates increase over the next businesses will be at an all-time year. It is no longer a discussion high in the year 2015. More comof when interest rates will rise but panies will be expanding their rather how much and how fast. sites and data to accommodate • Convergence and Consolidation their mobile users. of Social Media and Business.

Currently, Facebook is a young Cody Gunn, President, consumer media company. Linke- Gunn Capital Management dIn is largely a business network, • Increase in Entrepreneurship. and Twitter a social commentary Americans will get back to their site. Social media in 2015, howentrepreneurial spirit. Millenniever, will consolidate (how many als, in particular, are going to emsocial media sites can survive?) brace owning their own business and become true B2B and B2C as they realize the freedom it ofbusiness tools through strategic fers and reject the more stringent alliances or mergers. corporate world.

• Rise of Technology and Wearables. Wearable technology, cur- Mark Stevens, CEO, MSCO rently fashionable as fitness bands • Retail traffic will continue to deand watchband phones, will concline. Based on the three-year tinue to evolve. One promisdownward trend in foot traffic during possibility may be wearable ing the November and December health monitoring devices. To holiday seasons, brick-and-mortar (Continued on page 10) that, we might add wearable body

Clean Christmas trees up to 10 feet in length, without stands and ornaments, will be picked up at curbside on your regularly scheduled service day beginning December 26th and continuing through the second Saturday in January

Please Note:

This service is for approximately Two Weeks Only!

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LEGAL NOTICES

Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition

generate billions of dollars for our local economy, according to economic projections. It would Notice is hereby given by the also produce at least a $25 person whose name appears million increase in estimated hereon of his intention to annual revenues to the City, circulate a petition within the City which revenues are expected of Inglewood for the purpose of to increase over the life of the amending the City’s General project. Hiring preference will be Plan and Municipal Code, given to local residents, and jobamending and restating the training programs will be hosted Hollywood Park Development so that people in our community Agreement, and adding a new are prepared to fill these new chapter to the Hollywood Park employment opportunities.

Specific Plan, in each case to authorize the development of C. Facilitates the investment of a stadium and entertainment hundreds of millions of dollars district at Hollywood Park in private funding to create under the conditions specified a world-class venue and an herein. A statement of reasons entertainment center that will of the proposed action as secure a revitalized future and contemplated in the petition is economic prosperity for the as follows: entire City.

The “CITY OF CHAMPIONS REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE” will:

D. Create approximately 25 acres of new parks, playgrounds, and public recreation areas.

The stadium could also host A. Allow the City to continue its local events such as high school legacy of providing the region football, soccer games, and with world-class sports and entertainment as the City of graduations.

Champions by permitting the E. Modernize and improve construction of a state-of-the- roads, parking lots, and art, energy efficient stadium pedestrian paths as part of the and an entertainment district, project’s infrastructure plan. which could enable the City to underutilized attract major professional sports F. Transform teams or franchises, as well asphalt lots and the former as other regional, national and racetrack into a vibrant mixedinternational sporting events. use community where local No public dollars will be used to residents can live, work, shop build the stadium. All costs of and play. building the stadium will be paid by the private landowner that is G. Create a new source of building it, not the taxpayers or revenue for the City to fuel economic activity, benefitting City government. local businesses and producing B. Create thousands of new tens of millions of dollars in new jobs (including new construction revenues each year to help jobs and permanent jobs) and balance the City budget, provide 80,000-Seat Sports Stadium Proposed for Inglewood (Continued from page 5) enterprises during the construction phase, and hiring qualified Inglewood residents for at least 35% of long-term, post-construction jobs.

“The project has a number of ways to open up local jobs. The Hollywood Park project is not necessarily just for short term jobs in construction,” Meany said. “Post construction, we will have (a) hotel, offices, a vibrant retail district and new homes. Regarding the stadium, there are local business opportunities for vendors to come in and run food operations…” Job seekers are encouraged to participate in local job fairs and training programs.

“As the mayor (Butts) said, the Forum has created over 120 small business opportunities and 600 jobs.

You can look at the multiplier effect with our project,” said McCallum.

Hollywood Park Land Company

improved public services like site, near the corner of Prairie more police and fire, and fund Avenue and Pincay Drive. after-school programs.

The initiative provides for /s/ Melvin M. Robert Jr. the payment of specified fees, Melvin M. Robert Jr. taxes, and exactions to the City and reimbursement of certain The City Attorney has prepared city costs, including police and the following title and summary fire services, if City revenue of the chief purpose and points levels are met. The initiative of the proposed measure: would provide for a local hiring goal, job training programs, BALLOT TITLE: new jobs, funding for after Initiative Measure Regarding school programs, increased tax the Proposed Development of a revenue to the City of Inglewood, Sports and Entertainment Zone, new residential units and including a Stadium, within the dedication and improvement of Previously Approved Hollywood approximately 25 acres of public Park Mixed-Use Development. park, open space, pedestrian and bicycle access. The initiative BALLOT SUMMARY: requires the developer to The proposed initiative measure implement a number of specified indicates that the project would environmental mitigation authorize the owners of the measures in connection with property at the former Hollywood the construction of the stadium Park Race Track to incorporate and related development, a multi-purpose stadium with and to fund construction of all fixed seating capacity of up to necessary infrastructures for the 80,000 for professional sports, project. The initiative places a including football and soccer, cap on the existing admission as well as concerts, and other ticket tax applicable to venues entertainment uses into the previously approved Hollywood with 22,000 seats or more.

Park mixed-use project. The initiative would also authorize the construction of an approximately 6,000 seat in-door entertainment venue, and additional retail, and business uses, if the stadium is developed.

The proposed multi-use develop­ment would be located on approximately 298 acres that encompass the site of the former Hollywood Park Race Track including 60 acres of surface parking north of the former track. The stadium itself would be centrally located on the

The initiative would amend the City’s General Plan; amend the Inglewood Zoning and Municipal Codes; add a chapter to the Hollywood Park Specific Plan, previously approved by the City in 2009 (Ordinance Numbers 2009-12 and 201401); and propose to amend and restate the Development Agreement adopted by the City in 2009 (Ordinance No. 200914) in connection with the prior Hollywood Park Specific Plan, all in a manner to permit the new development.

Business Predictions for 2015 (Continued from page 9) retail stores will continue to drop in 2015. The convenience of online shopping will continue to rise and change the shopping experience for consumers.

will continue to keep residents in the loop through monthly meetings at the Hollywood Park Casino, 3883 W. Century Blvd. “But we will accelerate that,” McCallum said.

“There will be a number of meetings over the next 6-8 weeks with the Inglewood Chamber of Commerce, through block club captains and meetings, through civic organizations and churches—proactively

Elizabeth Krause, Author and Marketing Manager, DB Squared • Same-day Delivery Service Will Grow. Same-day deliveries of nearly everything will grow ecommerce businesses by a minimum of 25 percent. It will be the meeting with citizens.”

2015 game changer.

“It’s an exciting project for the city,” Mayor Butts said. “We are Space for Lease very pleased that someone of his (Kroenke’s) development stature has • 1,520 Sq. Ft. Commercial/Retail Space • Ideal for Beauty Supply Shop, Mini invested in Inglewood.”

Market, 99 Cents Store, Sports For more information on the HolGoods or Clothing Store, etc. lywood Park and City of Champions • Visit the Site at 2105 W. Century Blvd., Revitalization Project meetings and L.A., then contact property manager at (213) 712-5000 or brokerysn@gmail. updates, visit hollywoodparklife. com. com.

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D at e s i n J a n u a ry January 22, 2015 Public Relations with Passion and Purpose Kickstart your business success in 2015 with this online webinar. Designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profits, you’ll learn how to integrated marketing and communication strategies.

Takes place from 11am to 12pm PST. Attendees will have the chance to win 100 hours of pro bono public relations services, a $10,000 minimum value. Reservations required at www.media.bellamypr.com. Cost is $25.00. Webinar login details will be emailed to you once you register.

For more information visit www. theprproject.org.

January 23, 2015 Brunch & Learn: New Year Strategic Planning for Small Businesses

Learn how to identify and reach your target audience at this two-hour brunch workshop from 11am to 1pm at 5670 Wilshire Boulevard, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA. Elements of a communication plan will be covered in detail.

After this workshop, attendees will have a draft of a comprehensive plan complete with strategies and tactics specific to their business goals and objectives. Attendees will also have the chance to win 100 hours of pro bono public relations services, a $10,000 minimum value. Reservations required. Register at www.media. bellamypr.com. Cost $99.00 and includes brunch and workshop materials. Workshop details will be emailed to you once you register. For more information visit www.theprproject.org.

Closures on Crenshaw Until Jan. 12

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renshaw Blvd. is currently undergoing another closure to support excavation and decking activities for construction of the underground Exposition Station.

Crenshaw Blvd. will be closed 24/7 between Exposition Blvd. and Rodeo Rd. until Monday, January 12 at 6am.

Traffic Impacts Traffic on Rodeo Rd. eastbound and westbound will be maintained.

Vehicles traveling northbound on Crenshaw will be allowed to turn right and left on Rodeo Rd. Traffic on Exposition Blvd. eastbound and westbound will be maintained. Vehicles traveling southbound on Crenshaw will be detoured at Jefferson Blvd.

The traveling public is advised to plan ahead to avoid traffic delays during the full closure of Crenshaw Blvd. Traffic control measures and signage will be implemented throughout the closure. Detour routes have been approved by the

City of Los Angeles and are as follows: Southbound Detour: Right on Jefferson; left on La Brea; left on Rodeo; and right on MLK. Northbound Detour: Right on MLK; left on Western; left on Exposition; and right on Crenshaw.

Bus Detours Metro bus lines 210, 710 and 740 will be temporarily detoured during this time.

Southbound Bus Detour: Regular route south on Crenshaw; left on Jefferson; right on Western; right on Exposition, veer into Rodeo; and left on Crenshaw following regular route.

Northbound Bus Detour: Regular route north on Crenshaw; right on Rodeo, turning into Exposition; left on Western; left on Jefferson; right on Crenshaw, continuing regular route.

For bus and transit information, call 323-GO-METRO (323-466-3876), 6:30am - 7pm (Monday - Friday) and 8:00am - 4:30pm (Saturday/Sunday) or visit www.metro.net.

January 26, 2015 “Haunted Jamaica” Screening Mayme Clayton Library and Museum, in association with the BADWest St. Clair Bourne 4th Monday Documentary Series, will present a free screening of “Haunted Jamaica.” The documentary, directed by Michael Phillip Edwards, is a surprisingly candid walk down the road of metaphysics and the paranormal on the island of Jamaica (Voodoo, Obeah, Ghosts).

The screening begins at 7pm.

There will be a question and answer session following the film.

This event is free, and so is the parking. Mayme Clayton Library and Museum is located at 4130 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230.

Ongoing Counseling for Anxiety, Depression Get free help for anxiety, depression, stress and anger. Recovery International provides tools and 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 310322-6411 for more information, or visit www.lowselfhelpsystems.org.

A donation is requested but not required.

8 Questions for the Constantly Broke (Continued from page 9) other’s credit histories, talk about whether you prefer joint or separate accounts, and make sure you are familiar with each other’s long term financial goals. Couples also often get tripped up when it comes to handling money requests from needy family members. Make sure you’re on the same page to prevent tension later.

Are the big items dragging me down? According to Elisabeth Leamy, Good Morning America’s consumer correspondent and author of Save Big: Cut Your Top 5 Costs and Save Thousands!, it’s the big items, not the small ones, that hurt people’s finances the most. She suggests focusing on minimizing your mortgage, car, health, debt, and grocery payments. Buying a used car instead of a new one, for example, can save drivers tens of thousands of dollars. Plus, she says, since “cars these days are really well built, the risk is lower than it used to be.”

Am I wasting money by carrying debt? If you’re paying down a $10,000 credit card bill with a 15

percent interest rate, then you’re paying about $1,500 a year to carry that debt. If you’re paying off a $10,000 car loan at 6 percent, then you’re wasting $600 a year on interest. If you can find the extra cash, consider paying off those loans so you can stop throwing money away on debt payments.

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Missing Stuart Scott (Continued from page 2) SportsCenter were there. Over the years, he entertained us, and in the end, he inspired us—with courage and love.”

Scott had battled cancer since 2007. It went into remission, but returned again in 2011 and 2013. He remained upbeat, turning his condition into one of the best catchphrases of all: “You beat cancer by how you live.”

He was divorced in 2007 and leaves behind two teenage girls.