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What Makes Cinco de Mayo Such an American Day?

inco de Mayo is growing into a larger celebration every year in the United States. Yet, in Mexico, where this holiday originated to commemorate the victory the Mexicans won over the French in 1862, it is celebrated mainly in the area around Puebla, where the battle took place. In the US, celebrations occur from coast to coast. According to the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at UCLA, Cinco de Mayo has been commemorated in California in some form or other since the 1860s. This is not surprising since there has always been a large proportion of Latinos in California. They chose to honor this triumph of ingenuity over might, even though it has become a minor holiday in their native land. In the United States today, Cinco de Mayo is more

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BA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday the league has banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life and fined him $2.5 million, ending a week old drama sparked by an audio of his racist rant. TMZ broadcast the recorded conversation between Sterling and thengirlfriend V. Stiviano, telling her not to bring black people to his games, especially Magic Johnson. Ironically, Stiviano is Black and Latino.

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of a celebration of Mexican culture rather than a remembrance of the battle that took place. This holiday is similar to others that celebrate other cultures in the United States like St. Patrick’s Day, Chinese New Year, and Oktoberfest. The opportunity with

Cinco de Mayo to celebrate the richness of Mexican culture helps us learn more about them as we honor their figures of historical importance like the great Cesar Chavez, and the symbols of Mexican faith, like Our Lady of Guadalupe. Schools help students ex-

plore Mexican history, their people, and how their culture has contributed to ours. Mexican crafts, their traditional clothing, and folk dancing are all enjoyed. In many communities all over the country, Cinco de Mayo is rung in with lively (Continued on page 6)

The Season of Solidarity

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‘Great Day for the NBA’

By Thomas Bunn

n the wake of the recent scandal that’s got the entire country standing on podiums, I noticed something rather fascinating. Some friends asked me, if I was a Clippers player, would I have played in the game last Sunday after learning that my team owner was a (Continued on page 2)

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Donald Sterling Clippers president Andy Roeser will handle day to day operations of the club for now, according to a person familiar with the situation. Calling Sterling’s comments, “deeply disturbing and alarming,” Silver said he would urge the board of governors to force a sale of the team. Music mogul Dr. Dre said he was “absolutely” interested in becoming the next owner. Magic Johnson said, “It was a great day for the United States, a great day for the NBA, a great day (Continued on page 2)

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‘Great Day for the NBA’ (Continued from page 1) for all people of all races, but especially African-Americans and Latinos who he was speaking out against.” According to TMZ, Sterling knew he was being recorded and it was his idea for Stiviano to record him because he would often forget what he had said. Sterling was apparently upset when Stiviano posted a photo of herself posing with Johnson on Instagram. During the April 9 conversation, which is about an hour long, Sterling was heard to say: “It bothers me a lot that you want to broadcast that you’re associating with black people. Do you have to?” (3:30) “...Don’t put him [Magic] on an Instagram for the world to have to see so they have to call me. And don’t bring him to my games.” (9:13) A confidential source to TMZ said the couple got into an argument because Stiviano refused to sign a confidentiality agreement. She often tags her Instagram photos to Random House and other major book publishers, which suggests a tell-all book is in the works. Clippers Coach Doc Rivers said, “I think Adam was fantastic.” He added, “It doesn’t matter the wealth, you want to work for someone that you have their respect.”

The Clippers were warming up for their fifth playoff game against the Golden State Warriors while the news conference was being held in New York Tuesday. Chris Paul said the team was very emotional during warm-up and overwhelmed by the love and support of their fans. A crowd of protestors held signs denouncing Sterling outside Staples Center. The Clippers won the game and now lead Golden State 3-2 in the best-of-7 series in the Western Conference. “Coach talked about it in our locker room (and) I’m sure it’s been tough on her (Rochelle Sterling, estranged wife) also,” Paul

said. “She came to our game to support us in Golden State, and for us it’s tough, but I can’t imagine how tough it is for that family, so we’ll let them get through that. I think the biggest thing for us is getting back to basketball and doing what we love.” Meanwhile, Sterling may lose more than a basketball franchise. There are allegedly 100 hours or more of audio recordings in Stiviano’s possession. An unnamed TMZ source said Sterling had reached out to his former girlfriend and asked how “he could make it go away.”

The Season of Solidarity (Continued from page 1) racist? My first instinct was absolutely not. Some things are bigger than basketball. However, I’m not alone in those sentiments, as the NBA officially announced its disciplinary actions upon Clippers owner Donald Sterling, banning him from the league and slapping him with a nice $2.5 million fine. The nail in the coffin came when it was announced that the NBA was going to encourage its owners to force Sterling to sell the franchise. It’s interesting how this entire situation unfolded. From the multitude of voices that expressed their viewpoints and feelings on the matter, some being extreme, and oth-

ers passive, the voice of the players seem to have spoken the loudest as stories are coming out that the players with help from Sacramento Mayor and former Phoenix Sun, Kevin Johnson, were planning to boycott their next playoff game if Sterling was not removed from the league. I also think about the impact social media has had on this scandal, and it’s nearly impossible to ignore the millions of individuals who took to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to apply pressure on the league by threatening to stop watching basketball games. A public protest was organized via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and took placed last night close to Staples Center. When I put this into perspective with how it relates to our commu-

nity, I see the community beginning to embrace the change that’s coming, and saying, okay, what are the problems, and how do I contribute? The vision of our city’s tomorrow is being shaped as each day fades into the next, and it is our responsibility to stand on our soapboxes, take to Twitter, take to Instagram and Facebook, and take to City Hall on Tuesday nights. It’s time to send our emails, or simply pick up the telephone and make the effort to connect. The Sterling scandal demonstrated the immense power solidarity has to move mountains, and that with organization and a shared common goal, tomorrow is ours for the taking, we just have to slap on the full court press.

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life Tuesday.

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Edison International Awards $1.2 Million in Scholarships to Edison Scholars

ongratulations to 30 high school seniors across Southern California Edison’s (SCE) service territory who have been named 2014 Edison Scholars, each winning a $40,000 scholarship offered by Edison International, parent company of SCE. The scholars live in or attend public or private high schools in SCE’s service area and plan to pursue college studies in the science, technology, engineering or math fields, also known as STEM. More than 1,400 students applied for the scholarships, a 92 percent increase over the previous school year. Eduardo Orozco, a City Honors student from Inglewood, is one of this year’s recipients. He was recently accepted to MIT. Councilman Eloy Morales congratulated Orozco and presented him with a plaque from the City of Inglewood. “Congratulations to Eduardo Orozco for this great accomplishment. Eduardo and his family are an example of the families we have in Inglewood, hardworking, intelligent, and willing to do everything necessary to get a great education

Councilman Eloy Morales presents Eduardo Orozco of City Honors High School with a commendation from the City of Inglewood, while the student holds a $40,000 scholarship check from Southern California Edison. Also shown are Eduardo’s mother and Marvin Jackmon, Southern California Edison, Regional Public Affairs Manager, South Bay.

and a bright future. Once again, SCE and Marvin Jackmon prove they are great community partners.” “Congratulations to these outstanding Edison Scholars,” said Janet Clayton, senior vice president of Corporate Communications for Edison International and Southern California Edison. “Edison International is committed to support-

ing students pursuing the science, technology, engineering and math fields, and we know that their talents will benefit our region and our future workforce.” Since 2006, Edison International has awarded almost $4 million in scholarships to 460 students. Under the $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program, each student will

be awarded a scholarship valued at $40,000 and paid over four years. Recipients may also be eligible for summer internships at SCE after completing their second year of college. Dependents of Edison International employees are not eligible for the Edison Scholars Program. For updates, follow SCE on Twitter and Facebook. Edison International (NYSE: EIX), through its subsidiaries, is a generator and distributor of electric power and an investor in energy services and technologies, including renewable energy. Headquartered in Rosemead, Calif., Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison, one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. Edison International’s support of charitable causes is funded entirely by Edison International shareholders. The company’s community donations are part of its commitment as a leading corporate citizen. Southern California Edison (SCE) customers’ utility bill payments do not fund company donations.

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Eye on the City The Flyer Conspiracy

he agenda for Tuesday’s council meeting was light, so time was spent discussing the City of Inglewood’s responsibility for ending offensive junk mail. Councilman Alex Padilla responded to comments made earlier by Aldene Sligh, who accused him of conspiring to try and run seniors out of Inglewood. She received a flyer in the mail a few weeks ago from a company looking to buy houses. She visited the company in Padilla’s Second District and did some digging. “I found out he has the same last name as you and he contributed to your campaign,” Sligh told Padilla. “Don’t lie to me. I think there’s a campaign to move the older citizens out of this community. Councilman (George) Dotson, since the flyers

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are being delivered into your district, I would have expected you to say something.” “As it relates to (the) business, I have no financial interest in that business. I meet with realtors all over. I don’t care who it is. If they are interested I will meet with them. My name does not show up on that filer, I am not promoting it,” Padilla said. “The last time I looked, we live in America. As a councilman, I can’t do anything about that. There is no way I can stop anyone from printing anything. If there is something you disagree about, throw it in the trash,” Dotson said. Councilman Eloy Morales said there are limits to what the council can do. “They think we can control everything from their houses being

foreclosed on and their kids getting kicked out of school,” he said. The council adopted a resolution approving the FY2014-15 Citizen Participation Plan. Three public hearings were set to receive comment for citizen participation during the FY2014-15 Consolidated Plan process. A hearing was set for May 13, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. to receive public comment on the priorities for community development and housing needs. Comments on the City’s Draft FY2014-15 Action Plan will be heard on June 24, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. A final hearing on December 9, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. will be held to receive public comment on the Draft FY2013-14 Consolidation Annual Performance Evaluation Report. Mayor James Butts corrected an

inaccurate comment made earlier that people would be in danger of losing their homes, if they took out a home improvement loan and missed a mortgage payment. “I don’t believe that is true. The loan stays with the property. It isn’t a foreclosure. They can’t repossess your property for it. When the property is finally transferred, that’s when the money’s owed,” Butts said. City Treasurer Wanda Brown congratulated Councilmen Dotson and (Ralph) Franklin on their recent town hall meetings. “The meetings are an excellent opportunity for those not able to attend the council meetings. It’s also an opportunity to dispel rumors that you hear about the City, like giving $18 million to a church. Why would we give (Continued on page 11)

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Publisher’s Message

he NAACP knows what it feels like to be snubbed. They were snubbed when President George W. Bush turned down an invitation to speak at their annual convention in 2004. It happened again with President Barack Obama in 2012, and with Mexican President Vicente Fox in 2013. Each of these presidents cited scheduling conflicts as an excuse. Whether or not this was the case, the NAACP did not buy it. Apparently their outrage against the presidents, however, was not enough to keep the NAACP from doing the same thing to the black media, who has supported them with countless and free publicity during their long 100 year plus history. The NAACP has now landed in the unenviable position of having to apologize to black newspapers nationwide for snubbing them with a gross lack of advertising. Not a single black newspaper, large or small, carried the organization’s 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards Magazine. The guide went out to white newspapers, but not to black ones. The word spread quickly through the National Newspaper Publishers Association, which represents more than 200 members of the black press, that no one got an ad buy, The NAACP apologized Wed nesday to black community newspapers around the country for the advertising snub at the recent Image Awards, blaming the mistake on an advertising contractor. One has to seriously question hiring a contractor that doesn’t understand the importance of placing the NAACP guides in black newspapers. President Ben Jealous can apologize all he wants, but it’s hard to believe the blunder was not intentional. His blaming the advertising contractor on the omission would be more believable if the guides had not been advertised in any publications. But to exclude all black papers. and then publicize in a few white ones seems too calculated of a move to support. As NNPA Chair and publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel Danny Bakewell said in a statement, “The fact that they are buying the message from the white papers

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Autumn Burke Focuses on Education, Business and Job Creation at Assembly Campaign Kick Off

ampaigning on her promises to stimulate the growth of local business and hiring, increase the availability of affordable housing, and advancing the needs of local schools, Autumn Burke officially kick started her campaign to represent residents of the 62nd State Assembly District. Burke officially opened her campaign office April 26 to a host of progressive community leaders. Following the festivities, campaign volunteers spent the afternoon going door-to-door and calling voters, most of whom were excited to hear about Autumn’s years of service and vision for the 62nd District. The 62nd Assembly District is comprised of the cities of Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and El Segundo; the communities of North Gardena, Westchester, Venice, and Del Rey; and parts of (Continued on page 10)

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What Makes Cinco de Mayo Such an American Day? (Continued from page 1) music, colorful banners and dancing. Americans from all walks of life enjoy this chance to explore Mexican culture and have a good time. Some places set up large celebrations outdoors, http://goarticles.com/article/What-Makes-Cinco-de-MayoSuch-an-American-Day/2791160/ with parades, dancing, live music, and delicious food. Those participating sometimes choose to dress up in traditional Mexican costumes and colorful woven ponchos. Some communities have their celebrations in Mexican restaurants and bars. These celebrations are filled with adults who want to eat great Mexican food and enjoy Mexican beverages like tequila, beer, and margaritas. Live music may help the celebration with its exciting beat. Cinco de Mayo parties are also held in private homes. Hosts decorate with red, white, and green streamers, hang banners, or decorate with traditional symbols of

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Mexico. They cook delicious food and invite all of their friends and family to come over. While Cinco de Mayo history may be a bit vague to most US citizens, they embrace the chance to celebrate all the wonderful things Mexico has contributed to our country. The impact this nation has had on our own cultural identity is immense and deserves to be celebrated. Have you decided how you will celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Perhaps you would like to enjoy a meal on the town at your favorite Mexican restaurant that day or maybe you will plan your own party. Involve your entire family and take the time to enjoy the terrific foods and traditions of Mexico. The great thing about Cinco de Mayo is that every family makes their favorite Mexican foods to celebrate with and Cinco de Mayo food is whatever you want to make. There are no traditional foods associated with these festivities so you can make whichever Mexican dishes you want.

Cinco de Mayo Dinner

oin Councilman Alex Padilla Friday, May 2nd from 5:30-7:30pm. He’ll be cooking up some carne asada, chicken tacos, rice and beans at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 8049 W. Manchester Blvd. in Playa del Rey. The charity event will raise money for parish schools and scholarships. Dinners are $9 for adults and $8 for children. Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Inglewood and each other.

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Health&Fitness T•O•D•A•Y

Natural Detox Cleanses Will Provide a Long and Sustainable Life

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By Benjamin Daniel

nce you are caught in the vicious cycle of ill health, you may regret not taking better care of yourself. But you can begin now to improve your lifestyle. If you do not want to visit doctors on a regular basis, there are several ways to detox yourself and make your living much more comfortable and healthy. When your body is filled with toxic elements, it starts showing some warning signs like feeling lethargic, feeling sick, sudden fluctuation of mood, and not having an appetite. You can go natural and flush out the toxin and waste of the body, leaving you feeling better. There are various ways to keep your body healthy and fit. One of them is having healthy food and drink. The worst enemy of your health is cigarette and drinks. Consumption of alcohol damages the organs from within and it gradually breaks the body down. Aim is to eat organically produced foods from fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products. If you really want to detoxify your body, regularly having fruits can help you achieve the desired result. Detoxifying your body is the other way to recharge and rejuvenate your body and bring enlight-

enment. Once your body gets rid of the chemicals and impurities, you will jump start your day and have a much healthier and happier day ahead. There are many people who, in their bid remain healthy, start dieting; however, there are big difference between fasting and dieting. Detoxification is natural body process, as the body requires regular elimination or neutralizing toxins through the colon and liver. If your energy level is low and you do not feel enthusiastic, then it is a clear sign that you have been weighed down by toxins. Taking too many medicines and thriving on life saving drugs can also be injurious to health. Thus, you should always find ways to incorporate detox into your regular lifestyle. You can naturally detox and cleanse your body by taking herbs such as dandelion root, burdock, milk thistle and green tea. Having vitamin C helps the body to produce glutathione that drives away the toxins from the body. Lemon water is also widely accepted as one of the best natural detox cleanses. For more information, visit The Health Project (http://www.the healthproject.com/au) or follow on Facebook.

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araben free lotions and creams are important because our skin absorbs everything we put on it. Much like food, the products we apply on our skin enter our body, and our bloodstream. Unfortunately, today many skin and hair products contain dangerous ingredients that can do both short and long term damage to our health. One of these are parabens. They are a group of chemicals very commonly found in products we use daily. Our moisturizers, shaving gels, creams, sprays, tanning solutions and even toothpaste may contain them. They are added to our cosmetics as preservatives, and are widely used because they are a cheap and effective way of giving a long shelf life to personal hygiene products. The common ingredients have been around for a long time, and paraben free lotions and creams were not heard of until recent years. Studies have discovered dangers of these chemicals: Allergic reactions have appeared on the skin of people using these preservatives. Sometimes reactions are present right away, but many times they develop over time. It is shocking to find that even some products labeled to be suited for sensitive skin contain chemicals from this group. Paraben-free face care is essential for anyone with sensitive skin. Even more serious dangers of parabens are that they interfere with the hormone balance of our body. Even in diluted amounts, these chemicals interfere with the

normal working of our endocrine system. It is this system which, though the thyroid, pancreas, adrenal, pituitary and other glands, regulates the amount of hormones released into our bloodstream. These hormones are responsible for many functions of our organism including mood, growth, development and metabolism. Paraben-free face care is essential because hormone imbalances cause very serious problems, and even a tiny amount of parabens can disrupt our health. If this is not enough to convince you of the true importance of paraben-free lotions and creams, consider that these chemicals have also been linked to the development of breast cancer. This again is due to their disruption of hormones. They encourage the production of estrogen, which is known to cause tumors in the breast. Paraben-free lotions and creams are also essential to the safety of the environment. These chemicals get washed into our water supply. They do not disappear. They have been found in our drinking water, in the fish we eat, and even in human breast milk. Use only paraben free face care and check your other cosmetics as well. You will find that high quality natural skincare products will have better effect on the health and beauty of your skin. Estelle Morrey is passionate about a healthy and natural lifestyle. She has done dedicated research in the field of nutrition, holistic healing and natural skincare.

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Today Baby Boomer Business Owners: When to Sell, When to Hold!

By Brian Mazar, MBA, CBI

early every business owner has heard that timing is important when selling a business. It is well documented that the timing of external factors - like changes in the economy, availability of funding, and the rise and fall of interest and tax rates - can have a profound effect on the value and salability of a business. Private business owners will be among the ranks of retiring Baby Boomers. In the 1960s and 70s, many Baby Boomers started their own businesses. As a result of the aging business owner population, roughly 40% of the family-owned businesses in the United States are expected to experience a leadership change in the next five years Many studies point to the fact that many of these owners hope to sell their businesses on the open market in hopes of funding their retirement and enjoying the benefits of a lifetime of hard work. Baby Boomer business owners may find that selling their company at the right time could be a means to obtain the funds they need to maintain a comfortable lifestyle during their retirement years. Their need to liquefy assets could be underscored by the fact that Baby Boomers are considered a generation of poor savers. Research magazine reports that the majority of Baby Boomers will not have sufficient funds to retire when they hit the traditional retirement age of 65. With their retirement resources often riding on a business sale,

Baby Boomer business owners are encouraged to explore the factors that may signal the best time to sell their company. An uncertain economy, low interest rates, and favorable capital gains tax rates have prompted many business owners to cash out. Considerations when Deciding to Sell The decision to sell can be a difficult and emotional turning point for the business owner, and the motivation for selling is often complicated and subjective. Reasons include retirement, health issues, desire for liquidity, partnership disputes, diminished interest, lack of operating growth capital, and lack of suitable heirs, among others. Regardless of the reason, the decision to sell a business involves extensive planning and preparation in order to negotiate and execute a sale on the most advantageous terms. An owner with a sound strategy for selling his or her business is often better able to realize an attractive value for the company than someone who enters the process unprepared. The sale process typically includes financial appraisal and assessment of value, marketing the business, locating a prospective buyer, structuring the transaction, managing the buyer due diligence, negotiating and closing the transaction and post-close transaction. Despite the importance of having in place a clear-cut plan when deciding

to sell, according to a recent survey of small business owners by M&A Today, 65% do not know what their company is worth and 85% have no exit strategy. Worse yet, many business owners fix a price in their mind and may directly or indirectly communicate that price to potential buyers and competitors. Common Mistakes Made by Sellers The typical business owner sells one business in his or her lifetime. On the contrary, corporate buyers often acquire multiple businesses each year, and financial buyers can be even more active. Invariably, inexperienced sellers can make mistakes that buyers can capitalize on. Some of the most common mistakes include the following: Not knowing the value of the business. Private Business owners minimize profits to reduce taxes. Thus, their company’s financial statements often do not reflect the true profits and value of the business. As a result, many companies sold by their owners may be sold below market value. Using a multiple or ratio to set price. There is no single multiple or ratio that applies to all privately held businesses and much depends on the industry type. Each business is unique and requires a comprehensive review and analysis of the company, as well as a strong understanding of the dynamics of the M&A marketplace, in order to determine potential market value.

Selling at the wrong time. Many sellers wait too long to sell, not understanding that one should sell when the market is ready. Conversely many business owners spend a lifetime building their businesses, only to sell hastily, failing to recoup the actual worth of the company. Trying to rush the sale. Once an owner has decided to sell, she or he understandably wants the process to be over quickly. But preparation and selling a business—including finding the best buyer—takes an average of 12 months, though each transaction is unique and timeframes can vary widely. Negotiating with only one buyer. Although business owners may feel more in control when dealing with a single suitor, generating interest from multiple buyers can significantly increase the probability of selling the business at or close to the asking price. Not understanding the buyer’s motives. Rather than emphasizing the business’ growth potential, sellers often dwell on the past performance. Buyers, however, are looking for future revenue projections, return on investment, growth potential, and synergy. Inadequate documentation. Buyers expect documentation in the form of 3-5 years financials as well as documented procedures, policies and systems, including recast financial statements and five-year pro formas, backed by solid research and analysis that shows the poten(Continued on page 9)

How to Make Perfect Use of Grants for Latinos

here are many programs that offer free government grants for Latinos. You can apply for free grants for minorities, the amounts can range from $500 to $250,000 or more. If you are African American in origin you can qualify for 15 programs and being Hispanic you qualify for many more. Being a Christian makes you eligible for 20 programs. Not having money will fetch you over 30 programs and there are 550 programs if you are unemployed. According to reports released by Commerce Department’s Census Bureau, minority-owned businesses grew more than four times as fast as US firms between 1992 and

By Donny Gamble, Jr.

1997, increasing from 2.1 million to 2.8 million firms. Trying to get money through bank to start or expand your business is time consuming and funds are not as available as they once were. There is no assurance that the loan will be approved. Private foundations and the government agencies do not have as stringent requirement as banks have. Once the grant is available you have the opportunity to expand your vision into reality and then pursue your business venture or make your future secured. Small businesses are like fibers to the country that keep the country strong. For this reason the govern-

ment and other foundations try to help start-up entrepreneurs with expanding capital pay for rent and other overhead expenses. In getting a grant, which is free money, you need to take your steps correctly and carefully. The letter of proposal, which explains the details of what you want the money for, should be convincing and well written. A well-written letter of proposal improves your chances of getting the grant money. There are many bulletproof proposal-writing programs that explain in great detail the exact way of presenting your proposal to the grant administrator. They also provides valuable tricks of the trade,

including how to structure your proposal, and even why some proposals fail. Did you know that you can apply for as many grants as you want? For instance, you may have applied for a free government grant of $25,000 to open a day care center that you have dreamed to own. But, at the same time, you can go and apply for a grant to buy a home for you and your family. Then, when you find that your business is expanding, you can again get a grant for expanding your business more. If you have any questions or for more information about grants for Latinos, visit the website http:// www.hiponline.org.

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Crenshaw Boulevard Construction to Begin This Weekend

he Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will host a live chat on Tuesday, April 29, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss upcoming construction on the Crenshaw/ LAX light rail line. Construction on the long anticipated rail line is set to begin at 10 p.m., Friday, May 2, through Saturday, May 3, on Crenshaw Boulevard between Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Stocker Street. These streets will be closed to implement traffic re-striping and the placement of concrete barriers to separate the work area from the road. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be open on Crenshaw Boulevard between MLK Boulevard and Stocker Street, during the majority of construction. For the first two months, left turn lanes on Crenshaw Boulevard between MLK Boulevard and Stocker Street will be prohibited. These left turn lanes will be restored after two months. An additional street closure is scheduled for Friday, May 16, on

Crenshaw Boulevard between Exposition Boulevard and Rodeo Place. The 8.5-mile Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project is a $2.058 billion light rail that will connect Metro’s Expo and Green Lines with eight new stations. When the Crenshaw/ LAX line opens to the public in 2019, passengers and customers will be able to travel to work, medical care, entertainment, shopping, school and other activities all over the entire Los Angeles region. It also will help revitalize the local and regional economy. For the live chat visit: http:// www.reddit.com/r/MetroLosAgneles/ To post live questions during the chat or to e-mail advance questions, go to CrenshawCorridor@metro.net. Those who don’t have computer access but wish to send their questions in advance should contact the project hot line at (213) 922-2736 and leave a message or if they want to participate during the live chat from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. call (213) 922-4601.

Baby Boomer Business Owners: When to Sell, When to Hold! (Continued from page 8) tial of the business for new owners. Assessing and negotiating offers. Companies rarely sell for all cash at the closing with balance being in a form of seller financing, earn-outs or stock in the acquiring company. Instead, terms are often structured and can have complex tax and legal implications. Sellers should be able to assess and negotiate the terms of the transaction from every angle: personal, legal, and financial. Almost $5 trillion in liquidity is expected to be created by 2015 as aging Baby Boomers transition out of their closely held businesses to retirement. The three most common exit strategies are sale of the company, recapitalization, or ESOP. The potential rewards of a successful business sale are great, but this complex and often time-consuming process should be expertly managed. As always, we welcome the variety of comments we receive. Drop us a line! Have a topic you’d like to

see us cover? Let us know. We welcome your comments, questions, or feedback at anytime at http://www. fortunebta.com, mazar@fortunebta. com or (502) 244-0480 ex 24. Brian Mazar holds a BS degree in Industrial Management plus an MBA. He also attained the title “CBI” (Certified Business Intermediary). Over a 22 year period Brian held key business and operations positions with four Fortune 500 companies that were Tier 1 suppliers to GM, Ford and Chrysler. He has broad business, management, operations and technical knowledge particularly in manufacturing and technology sectors. Since 1998 Brian has owned and operated American Fortune Mergers & Acquisitions firm. American Fortune provides Merger and Acquisition services inclusive of Business Growth & Exit Planning and Business Valuations. American Fortune also provides expertise in growth and profitability, business due diligence, financial analysis, tax minimization and value maximization.

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Earthquakes, Disaster Preparedness and CERT (Part 1)

By Anne Cheek La Rose

verything has a price. For 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the great weather, the op- the most notorious in Southern Calportunities, and the good life ifornia. Seismologists say this fault we lead in California, the price we line produced quakes of a similar pay is earthquakes. The rest of the size in 1769, 1812, and again 1855. country must live with hurricanes, This fault is estimated to be able to tornados and floods. These events produce an earthquake as large as seem minor when the magnitude 7.4. To put very terra firma unthat in context, the 1994 der our feet begins Northridge quake was a to shake. After all, magnitude 6.7 with an one has warning of estimated $40 billion in other events and can damages. take precautions, but On Friday, April 5, quakes strike without 1997, a magnitude 3.3 warning. quake and a 2.5 afterEarthquakes are the shock struck with anmost survivable of all other aftershock early natural disasters. All the next morning. The one needs to do is Anne Cheek La Rose epicenter was about plan ahead, as a big a mile north of Inglequake can happen tomorrow or at wood. Though the quake was small, any time. Dr Lucy Jones of the US it was near the surface and widely Geological Survey (USGS) in Pasa- felt. Dr Lucy Jones explains, “In dena estimates that all metro LA the LA Basin, it’s like a big bowl of residents live within 10 miles of a mud and that very loose soil ampliquake fault. Approximately 10,000 fies the level of shaking so we feel quakes each year rattle SoCal, al- it better.” though most are too small to be felt. Another quake happened on OcIn this series we will explore the tober 29, 2001. It was a magnitude importance of preparation and why, 3.7 that struck four miles southeast especially in Inglewood, we need to of Inglewood. More than a dozen be proactive. aftershocks were recorded, the largInglewood is built on a fault line est a magnitude 2.8 one mile north —the Newport-Inglewood. It was of the Newport-Inglewood Fault unknown until 1920, when it came Zone. USGS Seismologist Susan to life. That shaker wasn’t particu- Hough noted that the earthquakes larly large, but it did knock down were all related. several buildings and wreak quite a The most recent occurrence, on bit of damage on and around Market Sunday, May 18, 2009, saw a magStreet. The publicity drew crowds nitude 4.7 quake on the Newportof looky-loos who wound up liking Inglewood Fault. Termed ‘a seriour town and our weather. Courte- ous jolt’, this quake caused damage sy of the quake, Inglewood became at a Redondo Beach theatre and a the fastest growing city in America supermarket, and triggered burglar from 1920-1925. alarms in El Segundo and a “burnThe next time the Newport-Ingle- off” at the El Segundo Chevron rewood fault rumbled to life was 1933 finery. with a magnitude 6.4 shaker. That So this is why we Inglewood time Inglewood had little damage, residents need to take earthquakes but Long Beach and Compton were seriously. In Part 2 of this series, devastated and Huntington Park we will discuss steps we can take had significant damage, as well. to help keep our homes and possesUntil the Sylmar quake in 1971, the sions safe in an earthquake.

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LEG A L NOT I CES PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City Council for the City of Inglewood has scheduled a public hearing to receive community input on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 Action Plan for the following: Priority community development and housing needs for extremely low- to moderate-income households in the City of Inglewood. Interested persons wishing to make comments or provide input are invited to attend. Date: Place: Time:

May 13, 2014 City Council Chambers, 9th Floor Inglewood City Hall One Manchester Boulevard Inglewood, California 90301 7:00 p.m.

SUMMARY OF THE ACTION PLAN The FY2014-15 Action Plan for the City of Inglewood serves as the grant application to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its federally funded entitlement grant programs. The FY2014-15 Action Plan will request funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. The City of Inglewood wishes to encourage comments from extremely low- to moderate-income persons, particularly from those persons living in neighborhoods where the funds are proposed to be used. These CDBG and HOME programs address issues such as housing, public services (i.e. senior meals and summer camps), and public facilities (i.e. parks, streets, sidewalks). It is anticipated that the following levels of funding will be available for the fiscal year October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015: Community Development Block Grant Program HOME Investment Partnerships Program Total

= $1,464,417 = $ 631,721 = $2,096,138

Persons needing special accommodation due to a disability, or have any questions, please contact the Community Development Block Grant Division at (310) 412-8844, or send a fax to (310) 330-5756, or write to the City of Inglewood, CDBG Division, One Manchester Boulevard, Suite 750, Inglewood, CA 90301. All requests for accommodation must be received 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing.

Autumn Burke’s Assembly Campaign Kickoff (Continued from page 6) Westmont and Park Mesa Heights, and Los Angeles International Airport. “The standing room only turnout for Autumn Burke’s 62nd Assembly District campaign opening indicates the high level of commitment from the community and elected officials so early in her campaign,” said Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. “The entire City Council of Inglewood is unanimous in our support for Autumn. She’s an outstanding leader to represent our communities.”

On hand at the kick off were L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas; Inglewood Mayor James Butts; L.A. City Councilmembers Herb Wesson and Bernard C. Parks; former L.A. City Councilmembers David Cunningham and Jan Perry; Hawthorne Mayor Chris Brown; Lawndale Mayor-elect Robert Pullen-Miles; Inglewood City Councilmembers George Dotson, Ralph Franklin, Eloy Morales, Alex Padilla, and Ralph Johnson; and Assemblymembers Raul Bocanegra, Steven Bradford, Jimmy Gomez, Isadore Hall III, Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Sebastion Ridley-Thomas; and Emma

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014079503 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014091120 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014074826 The following Person is doing business as:

Complete Imaging Solutions 10725 Condon Avenue Inglewood, CA 90304

Jazzum Balloon Gallery 2851 West 120th Street, Suite E, Unit 344 Los Angeles, CA 90250

LA Ready 8716 Endsleigh Ave., Unit F Inglewood, CA 90305

Jazzum Balloon Gallery & Events 2851 West 120th Street, Suite E, Unit 344 Los Angeles, CA 90250

Registered owners: James Garror, Jr. and Jazmyn Childress 8716 Endsleigh Ave., Unit F, Inglewood, CA 90305

Registered owner: Limbrick Bridgette, 2851 West 120th Street, Suite E, Unit 344, LA, CA 90250

This business is conducted by individuals. The registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 20, 2014.

Registered owner: Guillermo Arturo Angeles, Inglewood, CA 90304 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 25, 2014. 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.) Guillermo Arturo Angeles, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 25, 2014 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2014 ITO0422301026 Inglewood Today

Sharif, Compton Unified School District. Touting a strong business background, Burke currently owns Mandeville Group, LLC, a professional consulting firm that offers business development, community outreach and energy efficiency consulting services. Prior to her success in consulting, she was an award-winning real estate agent at Keller Williams and has held senior positions with LA Events and the Los Angeles Marathon.

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on April 4, 2014. 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.) Limbrick Bridgette, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on April 4, 2014 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.

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.) James Garror, Jr. and Jazmyn Childress, Owners This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 20, 2014. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2014 ITO0422301028 Inglewood Today

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2014 ITO0422301027 Inglewood Today

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014098775 The following Person is doing business as:

Clark L Robinson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on April 11,2014

Stern, 2120 W. Williams St., Unit E-1, Long Beach, CA 90810 Stern (Local And Regional Transportation), Clark L Robinson, P O Box 881315, Los Angeles, CA 90009 Add’tl DBAs: Lo’Cal; Lo’Cal & Regional Transportation Service; Lo’Cal Ground Transportation; Stern (Ground Transportation); Stern (Local & Regional Ground Transportation) Stern (Local & Regional Transportation Service) Registered owner: Clark L Robinson, 2120 W. Williams Street, Apt. E-1, Long Beach, CA 90810 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on April 11, 2014. 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.)

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014 ITO0422301029 Inglewood Today

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Dates in May & June Thru June 19, 2014

Making Parenting a Pleasure Attention all parents, caregivers, grandparents, and teachers! The Enrichment Counseling Center is offering a series of 13 free parenting workshops. Resolve to have a better relationship with the children in your life. Workshops are court certified, open to everyone, and will focus on all age groups from infants to teens. Each participant who completes the course will receive a certificate of completion. Workshops will be held from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Kingdom Community Center, 319 East Kelso Street, Inglewood, CA 90301. To register, contact Chandra Hudson, 310330-8300, chudson @bamcm.org.

Proud Bird Restaurant, 11022 Aviation Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. The event begins with a networking social hour at 11am, followed by the luncheon, dancing and entertainment from noon until 4pm. Ophelia Long, RN, BSN, the past NBNA President is the keynote speaker. The luncheon is $50 per person. For more information, call Pinkie Nichols at (310) 337-1077.

back to the Los Angeles community next year. If you have purchased an exhibit space, your money will be refunded to you. Stay tuned for updates by liking our Facebook page or sign up on our email list at www. blackbusinessexpo.com.

Ongoing

Los Angeles Black Business Expo Cancelled The Los Angeles Black Business Expo (LABBX), scheduled to take place May 16 and 17, 2014 at The Hangar at West Angeles, will not be held. Due to a low amount of early vendor registrations, this year’s event has been cancelled. The Expo did not take place June 21, 2014 for a few years after leaving the CBN 46th Anniversary & Los Angeles Convention Center. Scholarship Luncheon The event had an encouraging The Council of Black Nurses, relaunch last year at the Hangar, Los Angeles, Inc. will host its an- but organizers have decided to do nual scholarship luncheon at the some retooling to bring the BBX

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to raise the City Clerk’s salary and the City Treasurer’s,” she said smiling. Brown told the audience, “The only one who can raise the council’s salary is you, and that has to happen

by your vote.” “I’m going to give you another 2 minutes,” Mayor Butts said. Stuart Bailey commented on the action taken by the NBA against Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling’s

Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) $18 million to a church? It doesn’t make sense. Also, things like the council giving themselves raises. They can’t do that, but they’re able

Sheriff Candidates Forum on May 7

joint collaboration of five chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host a Los Angeles County Sheriff Candidates Forum on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Inglewood City Hall, Community Room, One Manchester Boulevard. The Sheriff Candidates Forum is a civic engagement event that will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet and discuss their most pressing concerns and important policy issues with candidates of the upcoming June 3 primary election. The evening will include a meet and greet session from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a formal question and answer period from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Seven candidates have been invited; three have confirmed to date: Lou Vince, Todd Rogers and James Hellmond. The candidates will answer queries from the public, as well as have an opportunity to share their vision and priorities for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Several key areas of interest and importance have

been outlined for the candidates to address. Priority issues range from keeping guns out of the hands of children and criminals and human trafficking to hiring policies and cyber crimes. Voter registration will also be available. This event is free and open to the public. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness & Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement. This event is sponsored by the Century City, Compton, Inglewood, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles South Bay Alumnae Chapters. For more information about the Candidates Forum or Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., contact Cheryl Gully at cgully2159@ sbcglobal.net or 323-509-9531.

Ongoing

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racist comments. He also urged the public to stop using the N-Word. There’s a great groundswell against this word. Everybody should understand you have a name. Please (Continued on page 12)

Centinela Hospital Wins the LA Business Journal 2014 Healthcare Leadership Award for Medical Center of the Year

he Los Angeles Business Journal at a special awards ceremony today named Centinela Hospital Medical Center as the recipient of their 2014 Healthcare Leadership Award for Medical Center of the Year. Paul Sennett, Chief Financial Officer of Centinela Hospital accepted the award on behalf of Linda Bradley, CEO and the staff and physicians of the medical center. He stated, “This is a great honor for all of us at Centinela Hospital. It’s a testament to all of the hard work that everyone has put into the facility to make it a world class medical center.” Some of the criteria by which the hospital was rated included: How has the organization and its people gone above and beyond its core competencies? What impact has the organization had on helping to ensure that Angelinos receive better healthcare? What types of services does the organization provide and how are they different or unique from the services that others provide? How has leadership within the organization helped to improve or expand the services it provides? Are

Centinela Hospital there unique policies, procedures of the Year! Your tireless efforts or other metrics used to help ef- provide an environment that is ficiency and effectiveness? In caring and conducive to healshort, what makes this organiza- ing the whole person physically, tion more deserving of this award emotionally and spiritually.” than any other? Centinela Hospital Medical Linda Bradley, CEO of Centi- Center endeavors to provide comnela Hospital, immediately sent prehensive, quality healthcare out a message to the hospital staff in a convenient, compassionate and physicians, “I am so very and cost effective manner. The proud to inform you that today organization provides an innoCentinela won the LA Business vative and integrated healthcare Journal 2014 Healthcare Lead- delivery system that remains ever ership award for Medical Center cognizant of our patients’ needs

About Centinela Hospital Medical Center Since 1950, Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and Los Angeles. Centinela Hospital Medical Center is a 369-bed acute care hospital offering comprehensive, quality healthcare in a convenient, compassionate and cost effective manner. The hospital offers a level II emergency department, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, peripheral artery disease treatment and OB/GYN services in a caring and conducive environment. It is actively involved in improving the health of the community with programs designed to meet the needs of those that it serves. For more information visit www.centinelamed.com.

Eye on the City (Continued from page 11) use it.” Padilla reminded everyone about his upcoming town hall meeting, Thursday, May 8 at 6pm in Inglewood City Hall, Community Room. There will be free parking. He is also planning to put his cooking skills to good use this weekend. “This is Cinco de Mayo weekend. I will be cooking up carne asada and chicken tacos at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 8049 W. Manchester Blvd. in Playa del Rey, Friday night from 5:30-7:30pm. The dinners are $9 for adults and $8 for children, and will benefit parish schools and scholarship charities. Padilla asked for the public’s input about his new website, Welcome to District 2. Dotson announced his May 10th town hall meeting at Maranantha Community Church has been cancelled because it conflicts with Mother’s Day Weekend. It will be rescheduled for another date. Morales recently presented a City Honors High School student, Eduardo Orozco, with a commendation from the City of Inglewood. He was one of only a handful of students awarded a $40,000 scholarship from Southern California Edison. The scholarship program is offered to students within the company’s service area. “SCE’s Marvin Jackmon played a great role in (getting) the scholarships. Eduardo is going to MIT. He comes from a hardworking family. He’s a great kid,” Morales said. Orleans and York Deli, a new res-

taurant in Inglewood, got a unanimous thumbs-up by the council, who attended the ribbon cutting. “What’s beautiful is to see how excited all the new businesses are about being here. We’re (Inglewood) moving in a positive light,” Morales said. “One thing I want to say about the City of Inglewood,” Bailey said. “Progress is always something that starts off slow…Have patience, people! Rome was not built in one day. We’re having growing pains but we’re going to get better.” Councilman Franklin thanked everyone for coming out to his District Four Town Hall Meeting. Results are back, he said, from a public survey asking residents about their shopping preferences. The information has been shared with other members of the council. Things are looking up for the Inglewood Unified School District. “Dr. Stephen McCray, Executive Director of School & Community Relations, talked about how they came up with a fiscal recovery plan which will reduce costs with minimal impact on programs and only a portion of the loan from the state was taken and a strong anticipation to be structurally solvent in the budgeted year 2015216,” Franklin said. The councilman invited the community to participate in a campus beautification event Saturday, May 3 at Morningside High School, 10500 South Yukon Avenue, from 9am-1pm. Mayor Butts used his 5 minutes to address a persistent accusation by Joe Teixeira that he used the

death of an Inglewood resident to prop himself up, and wasn’t sincere about capturing the suspect. “On April 3, 2012, Frederick Martin was cleaning his garage and someone walked up and shot him. His mother was a workout partner of mine, and she’s a close friend of my wife. The family wanted to

put up a reward. I supported them, it was about what the family wanted. At that time, I had a very good lead from the police about who the suspect was, but it did not pan out.” Teixeira is hurting the Martin family because of dislike for the mayor,” Butts said. “He is a very, very disturbed gentleman.”

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Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni Resigns

By Greg Beacham (AP Sports Writer)

os Angeles Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni resigned Wednesday after less than two seasons on the job. Team spokesman John Black confirmed D’Antoni’s resignation, ending the brief tenure of the Lakers’ fourth head coach in less than three years. D’Antoni went 6787 after taking over the Lakers early in the 2012-13 season. He replaced the fired Mike Brown, who lasted just 71 games after replacing 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson. The injury-plagued Lakers were 27-55 this season, their worst campaign in more than 50 years. With Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Pau Gasol missing large chunks of the season, Los Angeles missed the playoffs for only the third time in 38 years. “Given the circumstances, I don’t know that anybody could have done a better job than Mike

did the past two seasons,’’ Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said. ‘’On behalf of the Lakers, we thank Mike for the work ethic, professionalism and positive attitude that he brought to the team every day. We wish him the best of luck.’’ The 62-year-old D’Antoni had one year left on his contract, but wanted the Lakers to pick up his option year for 2015-16 to have any chance of success. The Lakers apparently refused, leading to D’Antoni’s resignation. D’Antoni walked away from a $4 million payday for next season. A phone message left for D’Antoni wasn’t immediately returned. Lakers great Magic Johnson, who was sharply critical of D’Antoni’s coaching style, hailed the news on his Twitter account. “Happy days are here again!” Johnson tweeted. ‘’Mike D’Antoni resigns as the Lakers coach. I couldn’t be happier!’’