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Safety in an Age of Terrorism D evastating terrorist attacks in Paris last week—which left 129 persons dead and occurred in multiple locations—remind us all that personal safety is becoming harder to maintain. Efforts to keep citizens safe in this age of ISIS and jihad extremists are an ongoing, uphill battle. But it is important to remember counter-terrorism agencies are looking out for us 24/7. The Los Angeles County’s Joint Terrorism Task Force regularly conducts drills to contain a range of terrorist strikes. In addition, the county regularly engages its most powerful

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weapon yet to thwart terrorist plots—community policing. Community whistle-blowers are credited with saving countless lives since the 9/11 Attacks 14 years ago. “Four out of 10 terrorist plots here have been foiled because a community member has stepped forward and cooperated

with law enforcement,” said Salam Al-Marayati, president of the Muslim Public Affairs Council. While the Muslim community has been stereotyped—often undeservedly—as terrorists, the group is in a good position to ward off potential threats due to their affinity with

e’ve all heard the whispers, and on occasions, the loud arguments. Spike Lee has gone on long rants, PBS has produced hour-long specials, Jimmy Fallon has made light hearted jokes about it, and recently, a Los Angeles Times writer attempted to dispel the racial (Continued on page 12)

By Willie Brown, Publisher Inglewood Today

he City of Inglewood is braced for developers to demonstrate that the proposed $1.86 billion athletic stadium, advanced by St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke, does not present an air navigation hazard and for construction to begin in 2016. The development will be a tremendous boost to the City of Inglewood and its completion has been likened to the Staples Center development in Downtown Los Angeles.

other Muslims. They can intervene when someone appears to pose a threat. The Joint Terrorism Task Force includes 50 members of local, state and federal law enforcement. Through Carson Mayor their relationship with MusAlbert Robles lim community groups, the Meanwhile, many quesforce has formed partner(Continued on page 10) tions remain unanswered and unresolved surrounding the proposed stadium that is still on the drawing board for the City of Carson, even though the 157 acre ‘Landfill Site,’ requires major remedial and regulatory corrective action and may be months, if not years away. Inglewood Today attempted to interview Carson Mayor Albert Robles to glean more information about the status of the proposed Carson Stadium. Specifically, questions were presented to Mayor Robles’ office, at their request that would ad(Continued on page 10)

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Gearing Up for El Nino SCE makes extensive plans to get the power grid, facilities and equipment ready for the predicted major storm season. By Mary Ann Milbourn

Vice President Gloria Kennedy Assistant Editor Veronica Mackey

This is one in a series of stories on how Southern California Edison is preparing for El Nino and the 201516 storm season.

Contributing Writers Veronica Mackey Thomas Bunn Brooke Stanley

eather forecasters are calling it the “Godzilla El Nino,” the likes of which Southern California hasn’t seen for at least 17 years and perhaps even worse than the record-setting storms of 1982-83. So how do you keep the lights on? Southern California Edison has been working on the answer since August, when the utility formed a companywide El Nino preparedness team to plan for the storm season. Paul Grigaux, SCE’s vice president of Transmission, Substations and Operations, noted that in 1997-98, the last big El Nino year, the company did little planning. As a result, the company was illprepared to deal with the monster storms that brought record rains, flooding, landslides, major coastal erosion and even tornados and water spout sightings. “We learned we need to take proactive steps, not just during the event,” Grigaux said. “We’ve begun to identify the potential strategies to mitigate the potential impacts of a significant El Nino similar to what we experienced in 1998.” Plans run the gamut from a stepped-up program to trim trees and other vegetation that might bring down power lines to stocking up on transformers and utility poles. The company is also reviewing its backup equipment needs, including portable sump pumps, portable generators, batteries and batterycharging systems. Equipment will

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be strategically staged in the areas identified as most vulnerable throughout SCE’s 50,000-squaremile territory. “Based on the current weather forecasts and system assessments we have completed so far, we expect to see the greatest potential for mudslides in rural areas, mountainous areas and communities located in wildland-urban interface zones,” Grigaux said. “Customers served by infrastructure that runs through these vulnerable areas could therefore experience higher than normal service interruptions depending on the extent of the damage caused by the El Nino.” One major focus of the preparations has been assuring that SCE’s substations and equipment are protected. Crews are removing vegetation around the substations and drains are being checked to make sure they are properly cleared. Substation backup generation is being tested to ensure it is functioning. The company also has prioritized patrols in areas that could have mudslides, ensuring that footings on the towers are stable and reinforcing them where necessary.

ervice is the main focus at WLM Financial. From finding the home, securing a loan and providing insurance on the investment, WLM Financial is the premiere Real Estate/Mortgage Broker in Inglewood, California.

As a Real Estate/Mortgage Broker, WLM Financial has the flexibility to explore loan options for each of their clients’ individual needs. With numerous loan programs within reach, WLM Financial offers custom home loans that meet the lending needs of their customers. At WLM Financial, our mission is to accommodate our clients with the best possible advice and financing solutions to fit their needs. We are located at 111 N. La Brea Ave. Suite 605, Inglewood, California, 90301. Contact us at 310-905-7421. Email: info@wlmfinancial.com. Website: www.wlmfinancial.com

Preparations also include coordination with county emergency departments, the state Office of Emergency Services, first responders, the American Red Cross and local city and county officials throughout the region. “Even though we’ve learned from the El Nino in 1998, there’s no way we can eliminate the potential for outages,” Grigaux said. “We are taking a number of steps to try to mitigate the increased number of interruptions we expect.” SCE’s No. 1 priority is the safety of its customers and employees. Never approach or touch a downed power line or dangling wire—even if it appears not to be live. Call 911 immediately. Here are some other tips to help you prepare for the storm season: • Make sure you have a batteryoperated radio and flashlights. Check the batteries to make sure they’re fresh. Use flashlights for lighting during a power outage. Do not use candles because they pose a significant fire hazard. • If you use a generator, place it outdoors and plug individual appliances directly into it, using heavy-duty extension cords. Connecting generators directly to household circuits creates “backfeed,” which is dangerous to repair crews. • When power is out, traffic signals may be out so approach those intersections as four-way stops.

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How to Reduce Stress of Holiday Travel at LAX

his Friday marks the official beginning of the holiday travel season. LAX expects more than 2.1 million traveler to come through its terminals. And that means lots of traffic. Here are the Five Top Tips for getting in, out and parking at the airport: 1. Use the LAX Cell Phone Waiting Lot to reduce stress! The FREE 24-hour LAX Cell Phone Waiting Lot at 96th Street and Vicksburg Avenue (adjacent to the entrance of LAX Economy Parking Lot C) allows drivers picking up passengers to wait up to two hours for their visitors to call or text that they have landed—and can get to the airport quickly. 2. Hop on the internal LAX Shuttles marked “Airline Connections,” to get around the Central Terminal Area. LAX runs a FREE, frequent shuttle service. Stand under the blue sign marked LAX Shuttle-Airline Connection

on the Lower/Arrivals Level to board LAX Shuttle marked “AAirline Connection” to move between terminals, “C-96th Street” for LAX Parking Lot C or “GAviation” for the Metro Rail Green Line Station. This service will get you where you need to go at regular intervals, 24 hours a day. 3. Parking Structures 3 and 4

fill up fast. There are eight parking structures located across from LAX terminals, but the heaviest traffic during the holidays will be at Parking Structures 3 and 4. Consider parking at another structure and walking or using the free shuttle to the terminals. 4. Travel to LAX on the FlyAway® nonstop bus. Why drive

to LAX when you can ride the economical and convenient FlyAway® bus service from Union Station, Van Nuys, Westwood and Expo/La Brea and get dropped off in front of your terminal? Leave the hassle of traffic behind and relax on the way to the terminal. Locations, schedules and pricing can be found at http://www.lawa.org/ welcome_lax.aspx?id=292. 5. Use the LAX real-time traffic map! This real-time map showing real-time traffic conditions will help you see which entrances to the airport are less congested so you can get to your terminal faster and check out the many new great dining and shopping options now available at LAX. For more information about LAX, please visit www.lawa. aero/lax or follow us on Twitter @LAX_Official, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LAInternationalAirport, and on YouTube.

1000 Families to Receive Turkeys on Thursday

‘Tis the Season to Mix & Mingle ... It’s not too early to start planning those Snoop Dogg and his daughter, Ashey, pictured with Mayor James T. Butts at the 2014 Turkey Giveaway.

or the second year running, Snoop Dogg will join Mayor James T. Butts, Inglewood Council members and community stakeholders to brighten Thanksgiving Day for needy residents. Inglewood’s annual turkey giveaway will take place on Thursday, November 19 from 9am to noon at the Fabulous Forum. Last year, hundreds of families turned out for 2014’s turkey giveaway, and now Snoop, the City of Inglewood and the Forum will

pitch in and help distribute Thanksgiving turkeys and holiday fixings to 1000 residents for the second annual event. Dana DuFine, Sr. VP/Head of West Coast Operations, Madison Square Garden Company, Nick Spampanato, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, the Forum, will also participate. Families must be pre-registered, on the list to receive a turkey, prior to arriving to the Forum.

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Council Approves All Open Meetings in the Afternoon By Veronica Mackey

he November 17, 2015 session of the Inglewood City Council was called to order at 2pm. This was the first official meeting since council members introduced an ordinance to move all open sessions to Tuesday afternoons. There was opposition to the time change, but more on that later. First off, officials and students at the Children of Promise Preparatory Academy charter school presented the council with a plaque. It is a token of appreciation for making funds available for a new school building. Principal Trina Thompson thanked Councilman Ralph Franklin by name, and said, “I’m trying to contain myself, but I am so excited. We’ve just moved into a new facility, our charter school is expanding.” Council members voted in favor or bond money for the school through a resolution passed in June. CEO Carleton Lincoln jokingly thanked the Inglewood Police De-

Inglewood partment “for only giving me one parking violation in 9 months.” He added that he has “never been to a city where every place I’ve walked in, there was a smile on everyone’s face.” After a group photo with school officials, students, and the council, residents lined up to speak on agenda items, mainly the council’s decision to move open meeting times from the alternating schedule of 2pm and

City Council 7pm every other Tuesday to 2pm every Tuesday. There has been a long running debate over council meeting times. Until last year, public meetings were always held at 7pm every Tuesday. Then a resolution was passed to move meetings to 2pm every first and third Tuesday, and 7pm every second, fourth and fifth Tuesday. Some residents noted that not enough people can attend afternoon meetings due to work schedules.

Others—especially seniors—argue that lack of transportation or safety concerns prohibit them from attending meetings at night. Ray Davis said, “I thought the split we had (alternate day and evening meetings) was a good fit. But I don’t believe that this council and staff should be leery of anybody coming to a meeting, because that’s what some are saying. But I say to you, your skins are thicker than that. I know they are.” The council approved the new time slot, along with a host of other items, including: • Acceptance of an ordinance introduced to add the District 2 Community Center as a public facility for rent or use • Agreements to cover documentation costs in connection with a series of proposed mixed-use developments in 6 properties in downtown Inglewood, and fair (Continued on page 12)

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly dents across the country showed their support by taking action on their own campuses. Student protestors are organizing and participating in hunger strikes, marches, petitions and other tactics to get their demands met. They are no longer waiting for college officials to address allegations of discrimination, vandalism, and racial slurs by faculty and other students. The movement is not limited to black students. At Claremont McKenna College, students called for the removal of Dean Mary Spellman after she sparked a campus protest over an email to a Latina student saying she would work to serve those who “don’t fit our CMC mold.” Also at Claremont, the junior class president resigned amidst public outrage over a Facebook photograph of her with two women who were wearing sombreros, ponchos and mustaches for Halloween. The photograph sparked a campus demonstration. The protests that we are seeing now are taking the fight for social justice to a whole new level. Students have armed themselves with all the right elements—the Internet, social media, cell phone video, BlackLivesMatter, hunger strikes, the First Amendment and an unstoppable quest for social justice. Being young, passionate and less patient to wait for change than their predecessors, these young folks are using the very tools that are encouraged in any free society. They are demonstrating critical thinking that is at the foundation of every significant change.

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Gold Line Extension Opening Date Metro has set the Gold Line extension opening date for March 5, 2016. The 11.5-mile extension will connect Pasadena to Azusa and make stops in the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, and Irwindale along the way. It is expected to take about 50 minutes to travel between Los Angeles Union Station and Azusa Paci>c University. For more information, please visit metro.net/foothill. Regional Connector Project Closures If you work or live in Downtown LA, please note that beginning December 4, the Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station will be closed until spring 2016 for track relocation. A free bus shuttle will take passengers between Union Station and Pico/Aliso Stations. In addition to the station closure, 1st St between Central Ave and Vignes St will be closed. For more details, visit metro.net/regionalconnector. Take a Tour of the Expo Rail Line It’s easy to explore destinations all around town on Metro. Learn how to get started with a FREE guided rail tour of the Metro Expo Line. You’ll get useful tips on how to plan your trip, buy a pass, and ride the Metro rail and bus system. To reserve your spot, visit metro.net/tours. Go Metro to College Football If you’re heading to the Coliseum and Rose Bowl on game day, Go Metro. Metro’s bus and rail lines will help get you past the tra;c and parking hassles and straight to the action. To plan the trip that’s best for you, use our Trip Planner at metro.net/gameday.

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olleges and universities have always been a breeding ground to spread ideology and opinions on virtually every topic. And students are the perfect foot soldiers. They represent idealism and hope, and have enough passion and energy to effect change. Nowhere is that passion being felt more powerfully than through the many protests across the country calling for removal of college officials. The Ivy League Towers are shaking. During the 1960s and 70s in the Golden Age of affirmative action, the focus was on enforcing equal opportunity for students of color. The main push was to get blacks, Hispanics and other groups admitted into colleges and universities. Due to disadvantages in education suffered by inner city kids, special allowances were made to get minority students through the doors. Staying in and graduating required serious commitment and sacrifice. It was highly unlikely a black student would have parents with any influence over college boards if they got into academic trouble. The college experience for most minorities who are now in their 50s and 60s was isolation and exclusion by their white peers and professors. Back then, as now, the kings of academia did not feel it was necessary to do more than let the required quota of black students in. Though students of color have been calling for more diverse hiring, culturally relevant curricula and multicultural programs, those cries have fallen on deaf ears. And because it was years before the Internet and social media, there was nothing to solidify students in a way that would allow for shared experience and dialogue. Overt racism on college campuses, such as the swastika (drawn with human feces) at the University of Missouri, coupled with police killings of unarmed black men by police—many victims who were college age—has increased commitment to the cause. After black football players refused to play in Missouri—causing the college president and chancellor to step down—stu-

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Caregivers By Anne Cheek La Rose

aregiving is a job we seldom choose as a profession. More often than not, it is thrust upon us by the needs of family or a close friend. The cost of hiring someone to do the job or even help us do the job can be staggering, so most of us go it alone. While the patient is cared for well, the caregiver’s life is, more often than not, lost in the day-to-day needs of the patient. I cared for my deceased husband and have also been part of four caregiving teams. Obviously, a team is a much better choice than going it alone, but a team isn’t available to everyone. Many times, the patient doesn’t want their world to know they have a terminal or debilitating illness. By example, my late husband didn’t want his immediate family to know he had terminal cancer. I alone knew the extent of his illness. He only told his brother the week before he died and his brother and I had to deliver the news to his sister and elderly mother the day of his death. This was my last act as his caregiver.

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Anne Cheek La Rose Caregivers most often continue to work. They are up each morning and not only get themselves ready for the day, but also the patient. They must ready food for the day, dispense any medication (we had weekly injections), and make sure the phone and remote control are close at hand. Once at work, the caregiver must focus on their job while constantly thinking about the patient. There are always several calls home throughout the day.

Should there be a problem, the boss needs to be an exceedingly understanding person who says, “go”, when the need arises. Not all bosses are understanding. Nights are a reverse of morning’s routine. Many times, the caregiver and patient are living on the caregiver’s income only. Yes, one applies for SSI, but Social Security routinely denies most applications the first time around. The appeal paperwork is almost as daunting as the initial application and not everyone has the focus, time, or alacrity to appeal. One has 30 days to appeal and Social Security has another 30 to make their ruling. There is another length of time for processing the approval and issuing a check. If the patient should die before the check is issued or in the same month a check is issued, the entire check must be returned. This happened to us – the check arrived three days after my husband died. There are also the doctor and hospital visits that, for a cancer patient, are weekly for chemotherapy treat-

ments. Each of these sessions takes about five hours with waiting and the therapy. A day lost at work. Caregivers are angels. They can always use a little help, a thoughtful kindness. If you know a caregiver, offer to walk the dog, water the flowers, take the kids to a movie, arrange a play-date, or drive them to their sports practice or game, return library books, bring a meal, sweep the driveway, place the newspaper on the porch, take over a DVD and watch it together, or take her/ him out for coffee for a break. Any kindness, no matter how insignificant to you, will mean the world to a caregiver. Place your DBAs, Probates, Trustee Notices, Legal Notices, Summons and more in Inglewood Today Print & Online Call: 310.670.9600

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Concert to ‘Shine a Light’ on Race in America

ood music and honest dialogue about race relations in America will come together Friday night on two A&E specials. The twohour “Shining a Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America” will include performances by Pharrell Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Smokey Robinson, Ed Sheeran, Sia and John Legend. The concert was taped at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and will air at 5pm Pacific on Friday.

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followed in April after the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who died a week after he was injured in police custody. Legend visited the area where 18-year-old Michael Brown was killed last year in Ferguson and filmed a performance in St. Louis. “I think A&E … and everybody wanted to do the show because they were looking at a clear groundswell

of activism around Black Lives Matter, a clear heightened of awareness of the issue of the relationships between the black community and the police, and seeing so much unrest in the black community over the past couple years. They wanted to do something to bring people together,” Legend said Monday.

Sia

Williams said, when he signed up to perform at the concert, that he wanted to do more than have a feel-good moment. “That’s not what these communities need. They don’t need another song, they need action,” Williams said in an interview Monday. “And if that’s accompanied by music, that’s a beautiful thing.” Ed Sheeran Williams visited and taped a performance earlier this month at the A one-hour special will follow at South Carolina church where nine 7pm Pacific, and includes conver- black parishioners were shot and sations about racial inequality and killed on June 17. violence in communities like BaltiAlicia Keys performed in Balmore and Ferguson, Missouri. timore, where protests and rioting

Allstate Agency Owner Billy Campbell Honored Named Premier Agency for 2014

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H e a lt h & F i t n e s s

The Workday Workout: Seven Fitness Tips for the Office Between work and other responsibilities, it can be tough to find time to exercise every day. Here, I list some quick, practical workouts you can do at the office.

ost of us don’t think of the workday as a time to exercise. We sit at our desks, work at the computer, then head home to the kids or other responsibilities. However, nine-tofive can actually be a great time to fit in a short but effective workout, perhaps during your lunch hour. Studies show that exercising during the workday improves performance, satisfaction, and attitude—a much better use of your break time than playing Candy Crush or scrolling through Facebook! For those with little spare time, office hours might even be the ideal time of the day for a workout. When your schedule is packed, the office can be one of the best places to exercise. No matter how busy you get, you can almost always count on having a lunch break. Setting aside just 15 minutes to exercise in the middle of the workday will give you a boost of natural energy that will leave you looking and feeling fit, healthy, and refreshed (unlike a sugary energy drink or another cup of coffee). At the risk of sounding obnoxious, I want to tell you a little about myself and my experience with fitness and nutrition. I am a championship bodybuilder and have been a Southern Classic Physique Champion, two-time Mr. Tennessee, and sixtime Mr. America finalist. Now, at age 62, I enjoy perfect health without any prescription medications. Incorporating everything I’ve learned over the years, I offer personalized

By Warren Honeycutt

Warren Honeycutt fitness training through my comprehensive Get Lean program, which features detailed fitness videos for exercising at the gym, at home, at the office, and while traveling; personalized meal plans; motivational material; and more. Here are some of my tips for working out at the office: First, get the right equipment. An office workout requires nothing more than some basic, portable equipment that you can easily stash in a drawer or bring from home. For push-ups, a pair of simple push-up bars (sturdy handles that stand upright on the ground) will give you a nice, wide range of motion while working out multiple muscle groups in your arms, chest, and back. They also encourage proper technique and prevent the discomfort in the wrists

Investigation into Massive Fraud Leads to Charges, Convictions

leven people have been charged with trying to bilk Drug Medi-Cal, as a result of a yearlong investigation by CNN and the Center for Investigative Reporting, the country’s largest drug rehab system. So far, nine people have been convicted, and two more are facing charges. In July 2013, Anderson Cooper did an investigative series on CNN titled “Rehab Racket.” The peace revealed that California’s Drug Medical program paid out $94 million over two fiscal years to 56 clinics in Southern California. Paperwork from the clinics showed signs of deception

or questionable billing practices. That represented half of all public funding to the program. “Rehab Racket” found clinic operators billed for drug rehab services they did not actually provide and teens were diagnosed with nonexistent addictions. Some clinics were being run by convicted felons and others who should have been barred from Drug Medi-Cal. Nine people charged as a result of the series have been convicted in schemes to cheat California’s drug rehabilitation system, according to state records. The two others who were charged have pleaded not guilty. Their cases are pending.

that can come from pressing the hands flat against the ground. The resistance band, a stretchy rubber tube with handles on either end, is great for working out the legs and additional muscles in the arms. And, thanks to its collapsible, lightweight design, it can easily fit in the smallest drawer in your desk. Don’t underestimate simple tools like this. They may not look like much, but they can work wonders. And I have one more recommendation: For floor exercises, use a padded floor mat—it’s easier on the back (and probably a bit cleaner than lying right down on the floor). Chest. Push-ups are a familiar and effective body weight exercise that work out the chest and arm muscles. Set your push-up bars a little more than a shoulder width apart, grip them, extend your legs, and raise your body so that you are balanced on your toes and the push-up bars. If you don’t feel comfortable fully extending your legs and balancing on your toes, you can try balancing on your knees instead. Then, lower yourself until your arms are folded at your sides and push back up. Breathe out on the way up; breathe in on the way down. Settling into a rhythm will make it easier to keep going. Push up in a slow, controlled movement and lower yourself back down the same way. Do a set of 15— or as many as it takes until you feel fatigued—and then repeat as you like. Back. Exercises using the resistance band can be done without even getting up from your chair. Loop the band once around your feet, keeping your legs outstretched somewhat, grab the handles so that your palms face downward, and pull upwards and back with your arms in a rowing motion. You get more out of exercises like this than you put into them. This motion works both the arms and back, and even gets the chest and abdominals involved. Again, do 10 or 15 of these, or until you tire out, and then repeat. Shoulders. To work the shoulders, or deltoids, pin the middle of the resistance band securely to the ground with your feet and raise your arms over your shoulders. Take care not to raise them until they’re directly above your head, or you won’t gain the full benefit of the exercise. The idea of the resistance band is to strengthen your muscles using—surprise—resistance. In order to maximize your results, you want to make sure that you’re pulling against the band at all times. If you find your-

self moving into a position where your muscles are no longer struggling against it, take that part out of the routine! Just like with the push-ups, take three counts to raise your arms and three counts to lower them. Arms. Who doesn’t want stronger arms? To work the biceps, wrap the band around your feet once like in the rowing exercise, only this time gripping the handles so that your palms face toward the ceiling. Then, while keeping your feet flat on the ground, bring the handles up and back toward your armpits, curling your arms in a motion similar to lifting dumbbells. To work the triceps, we’ll have to get a little more creative. Keep the resistance band looped around your feet, release the right handle, and pull the other end so that the right handle is pulled to the edge of your sole, lengthening the other side of the band. Then, grab the left handle with your opposite hand, raising your arm so that it forms a right angle above your head with your palm facing the ceiling. Simply extend your arm straight upwards a few times, and you should feel the burn in your triceps. Then switch sides and repeat until satisfied. Tightening up the triceps is key to great arms. The biceps may get all the attention, but without working the triceps, the back of the arm can get flabby, distracting from your glorious guns. Legs. This time, slip your hands through the handles of the exercise band, grip the sides of your chair so that they’re secure, and extend your legs outward with the band wrapped around your feet. By trying to stay parallel to the ground, you can work both your legs and your abdominal muscles as you balance your body and push against the band. If doing both legs at once is too much for now, you can wrap the band around one foot and do the exercise one leg at a time. In addition to this, I recommend taking the stairs in and out of the office. Leg workouts are a little easier to come by in our day-to-day lives than other exercises. Take full advantage of that if you can’t make it to the gym! Abs. Now it’s time to roll out the floor mat and do some crunches, exercises nearly identical to sit-ups. The posture is the same: Lie on the mat face-up with your hands behind your head and the bottoms of your feet flat on the ground. Instead of sitting all the way up to your knees, (Continued on page 11)

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Business

Real Estate Expert Advises Inglewood Homeowners to Stay By Veronica Mackey

t’s a good time to live in Inglewood! And one of the best reasons for home owners is that property values in Inglewood have increased over 50 percent since 2012. Odest Riley Jr., President of WLM Financial in Inglewood is working hard to help stakeholders make the most of this upward trend. “When people in Inglewood tell me they want to sell, I say no, you want to refinance and stay. When you see the direction changing you get on, you don’t get out. I haven’t seen 7 or 8 hundred thousand dollar homes in Inglewood in my lifetime. In Morningside Park some homes that were selling for $450,000 are now $700,000. Now, you’re seeing us and hearing about us in the news.” While these favorable conditions would certainly bode well for any real estate professional, there are other factors that Riley Jr. credits with his company’s success. Com-

Odest Riley, Jr. mitment to community and excellent customer service are among them. “Because of our roots in Inglewood, it feels good to give excellent service to the people you grew up around,” said Riley, an Inglewood High alum. “The best thing we do is call people back.” In business since 2011, and at its

Are You a Door Mat or a Matador With Your Money?

By Stephen Gardner

hen it came to saving and investing, I used to be a door mat. I enrolled in a 401k because I was told to. I selected certain investments because I was told they were good. I saved money with a bank because that’s what others did. I basically let banks, Wall Street and the money system walk all over me like a door mat. It left me defeated, poorer and feeling out of control. Then I lost 38 percent of my 401k in 2008. After being brought low in the depths of humility, I decided to rise from the ashes as a Phoenix. I now consider myself a Matador and strive to help others empower themselves through education, knowledge and sound financial strategies. If you have ever felt like a door mat, now is the time to get educated, take control of your money and become the Matador that takes on the big bulls and wins.

made few or no changes to improve your financial situation. • You’ve settled for Wall Street’s risk and the banks’ low rates. I meet with people every week who have no clear plan for how to achieve their financial goals. They use hope as a strategy instead of knowledge and understanding. I meet people every week who have settled for what the banks will pay them instead of demanding more. I meet people every week who have the majority of their money on Wall Street with 100 percent risk exposure and no clue how their money will grow, except by luck or past performance. I also meet people who want more and these are the people who become my clients. They are people who are willing to dig in to learn and understand so they can dominate the money game.

You may be a Matador if… • You refuse to settle and accept the banks’ low interest rates. You may be a door mat if… • You’re against the Wall Street • You’ve outsourced your finances plan—put up 100 percent of the and future happiness to someone money, take on 100 percent of else. the risk and give brokers 23 to 64 • You have little understanding of percent of the earnings. how your investments actually • You have a clear understanding of earn. how your money will grow and (Continued on page 11) • Even after being burned, you’ve

current location at 111 N. La Brea Avenue, Suite 605 since 2014, WLM Financial specializes in real estate, mortgage lending and insurance. The company matches clients with the best lenders, helps them find or sell homes and protect their investments. Education is a key aspect of the business, as evidenced by ongoing company-sponsored workshops that teach consumers how to benefit from their assets. “Last week, we closed a loan with a client who needed to pull some equity from her home. She needed help with her credit and paying down some bills. She had previously been with a lender who said it was too much work. So, we went through the process of finding the best loan. We were able to navigate her through that. She was very happy.” In addition to dedication, WLM Financials success is due, in part, to owning a business within a city

that has billion dollar investments. From the Fabulous Forum, to major planned development of housing, retail and entertainment and transit centers, Inglewood is quickly becoming a destination city. “The city has a plan,” Riley said. “You can see the upward development.” On Thursday, December 19, from 5:30-7:00pm, WLM Financial will host a free home buying workshop for veterans. Participants will learn about “no money down” options, minimum credit requirements, special programs for veterans, and more. It will be held at the Carson Community Center, 801 E. Carson St., Carson, CA 90745. WLM Financial is located at 111 N. La Brea Ave., Suite 605, Inglewood, CA 90301. For more information about the veterans workshop or any WLM services, call (310) 905-7421, email info@wlm financial.com or visit the website at www.wlmfinancial.com.

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Please call the FREE Collection Center nearest you to verify hours of operation and the quantities of used motor oil and filters accepted. CONTANIMATED MOTOR OIL IS NOT ACCEPTED. Do not mix oil with any other chemical or material including bleach, paint, solvents, water, or other automotive fluids. Carry oil in clean, non-breakable containers; no metal containers please. Place oil filters in a sealed plastic bag to prevent leaks. Maximum container size - 5 gallons.

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LEGAL NOTICES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015 269216 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015 279979 The following Person is doing business as:

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

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

Lifeguard Latoya 7157 Alvern Street G228 Los Angeles, CA 90045 P O Box 88278 Los Angeles, CA 90009

Electrical Safety Consultants ESC International 1976 S. LaCienega Blvd., #340 Los Angeles, CA 90034

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

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

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

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

Registered Owner: Latoya Butts, 7157 Alvern Street G228, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Registered Owner: Charles Craig Broussard, 1976 S. LaCienega Blvd., # 340, Los Angeles, CA 90034

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on November 2, 2015.

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

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 21, 2015.

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on November 3, 2015.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Latoya Butts, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 21, 2015

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Charles Craig Broussard, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on November 3, 2015.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original Oct 29; Nov 5, 12, 19, 2015 IT00422301082 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 Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015 IT00422301083 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 Nov 19, 26; Dec 3, 10, 2015 IT00422301084 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 Nov 19, 26; Dec 3, 10, 2015 IT00422301085 Inglewood Today

Indeed. In a recent interview with The Takeaway (www.thetakeaway.org), Downing said that the number of “homegrown violent extremists” living with the U.S. has increased more in the last 12 months than in the past several years. He added that the problem is not necessarily aimed at one particular group. Rather, it is a human problem that will take people of all faiths to work together and solve. Prevention, he said, is as important as intervention. “There are still behavioral patterns that we can look out for,” he says. “We ask communities to be aware of suspicious activity, which has a nexus—whether it be pre-operational planning, surveillance, the purchase of products that are unusual, those types of things...We need eyes and ears. Not to be paranoid, and not to profile and stereotype people, but certainly to profile criminal behavior. And that’s what we’re asking for.” LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck has sent a group of counter-terrorism agents to Paris to gather details about the attacks first hand and see what lessons might be applied toward making L.A. safer. Because the attacks occurred with no overt

warnings or indications that an attack was imminent, Downing called it a “gamechanger.” “We need a lot of help from the communities. We need a lot of help from people to tell us when they see suspicious activity occurring,” he said. Beck said it is impossible to make the airport—or any large, high-traffic, public place—completely safe. “An individual who is suicidal and well armed is all but impossible to stop initially. You can never get 100 percent safety,” he said, but added that the use of surveillance technology has a “multiplier effect” in the absence of trained security agents. Beck said law enforcement at the airport walks a fine line between security and restricting commerce by adding time to travelers’ already lengthy process to board a flight, and that he didn’t think the public wanted a high level of police saturation. As authorities work together to capture those responsible for the Paris attacks, the public is advised to report any suspicious persons, remarks or objects. Call the counter-terrorism hotline at (877) 284-7328.

PUBLIC NOTICE Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List Is OPEN The City of Inglewood Housing Authority Section 8 Waiting List will open on December 2, 2015 at 8:00 A.M. and close on December 3, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. Applications for the Section 8 waiting list will ONLY be available online. [NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE HAND-GIVEN]. Due to limited funding, not all applicants will be placed on the waiting list. We will accept enough applications to develop a 24-month waiting list. Please apply at www.waitlistcheck.com/CA082. Those interested without internet access or access to a computer, tablet or smart phone, may utilize a computer at a library, Inglewood One-Stop, Inglewood Senior Center or St. Margaret’s. Before beginning the application process, please gather the following information for each member of the household: • Social Security Number(s) for all household members • Total gross income of all household members • First & Last Name with Middle Initial • Birthdates & Birthplace • Gender & Race • Mailing Address & Current Phone Number • Veteran Status FAQ • The Waiting List rank order will be randomly selected by computer. • We will not be able to confirm the receipt or your application until the final Waiting List is posted. • A confirmation number will be provided after submitting your application. • Your confirmation number is needed to find your position on the Waiting List, please record this number for your records. • Providing an e-mail will result in the confirmation number being e-mailed to you. • The Housing Authority is not responsible for incomplete applications. • Only 1 application is necessary. Duplicate applications and applications containing the same household members & social security numbers will not be accepted. • After you are on the waiting list, it is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. Contact the City of Inglewood Housing Authority, One W. Manchester Boulevard, Suite 750, Inglewood, C.A. 90301 (310) 412-5221 if there is a change in your address, phone number or family composition.

Safety in an Age of Terrorism (Continued from page 1) ships to exchange information and curtail suspicious activity. Youth employment opportunities and diversion programs included in this approach have won recognition from the White House, and now serve as a national model. It’s comparable to the war on gangs, according to LAPD Deputy Chief Mike Downing, who is also the com-

manding officer for L.A.’s Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau. He has spent more than three decades with the LAPD and nearly 10 years in counterterrorism. “We couldn’t arrest our way out of the problem,” Downing said. “We had to find ways to build off-ramps for people who may have it in their mind that this is what they want to do, but they haven’t yet mobilized to violence.”

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Josang Inc, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on November 2, 2015

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Stephan Johnson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on November 17, 2015

Carson Stadium Moving Forward or Backward? (Continued from page 1) dress the following: What is the status of the Remedial Action Order that addresses the clean-up requirements of the site? When it will be completed? What do you expect they will find and will the report’s impact have an effect on plans to proceed with construction? Have the San Diego Chargers, the Raiders or a joint venture entity closed the deal on purchasing the proposed site from the City of Carson? When will escrow close? Are the terms of the sale favorable or unfavorable to Carson—financially? Is their purchase or other site acquisition contingent on the results of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control report? What is the latest on the Owner Participation Agreement, executed in 2006, where it was agreed that the developer pay the cost of all site amendments, which will substantially increase the cost? Have the parties to the proposed deal maintained their commitment in terms of payments to the City of Carson and vice versa? With regard to required remediation expenses, how much will Carson have to pay, in the end to deliver the stadium? Is that a good and valuable benefit for Carson residents? Describe how confident you are about the future of an NFL stadium and team in Carson? What do you want Carson residents to know now about the current state of the deal and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that surrounds this challenging opportunity for Carson? What may Carson residents reasonably expect in the short, medium and long term, related to the Carson stadium? Bottom line, what would you as the mayor like to see happen, and what do you think—as of today—is really going to happen regarding a Carson Football Stadium and team, and when? Mayor Robles’ office contacted Inglewood Today and indicated that he was not available for an interview before the noon deadline that had been requested. His office also did not re(Continued on page 12)

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’The Workday Workout (Continued from page 8) however, simply raise your back off the ground just enough to fully clench your ab muscles and slowly sink right back down. Take care to keep your chin up and moving toward the ceiling—it can be tempting to let it sink into your chest, but this could cause neck pain over time. If you have trouble keeping a straight back and neck during your crunches, you can extend your arms forward and use their weight to give you an extra boost up. Staying in shape is all about challenging your body so it can improve and strengthen itself. “Sure, the modern lifestyle makes it difficult sometimes, but with quick, effective exercises like this, it’s easy enough to find time for fitness. If you can’t carve out the time for a trip to the gym, making the office workout a regular part of your day is a simple, practical solution with the added benefit of improving your performance at work.” Warren Honeycutt is the author of Get Lean for Life: 7 Keys to Lasting Weight Loss. An expert in weight loss, fitness, and nutrition, he is a championship bodybuilder who has been a Southern Classic Physique Champion, two-time Mr. Tennessee, and six-time Mr. America finalist. Now, at age 62, he enjoys perfect health without any prescription medications and a physique that is the envy of most 25-year-olds. Along with his partner, Soraya Bittencourt, Honeycutt is the cofounder of Get Honeycutt, Inc. This company supports Get Lean, a comprehensive weight loss and fitness program featuring personalized fitness routines, menus designed by registered dietitians, instructional videos, and motivational support. A popular speaker on fitness and nutrition topics, Honeycutt’s expertise has been featured by NBC, CBS, ABC, LifeExtension, A Second Look at Sports, LiveStrong, Live Relentless, and more. To learn more, please visit www. getlean.guru.

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D at e s i n D e c e m b e r December 3, 2015 Inglewood Ministers Holiday Celebration The Inglewood Area Ministers Association invites the community to its annual holiday Celebration from 10:00am to 1:00pm, Jacob’s Ladder Community Fellowship Church, 1152 E. Hyde Park Blvd., Inglewood, California 90302. This year we will have a Fellowship Reception completely complimentary to all in attendance. “Servant-Leaders in Adoration of the Gift of Gifts (Luke 2: 7-10) is the theme of this year’s Fellowship Reception. Former IAMA President and current IAMA Vice Chairman, Dr. William Thurmond, will be the guest speaker. IAMA was created to enhance the City of Inglewood through promoting community development and assistance to the Inglewood Unified School District. Please come and help IAMA celebrate its many ac-

complishments for year 2015. Should you have any questions, please contact Chairperson, Dr. Paulette Douglas at (951) 756-2898 or via email at paulette4690@sbcglobal.net; 2nd Vice President, Dr. Loystene Irvin at loystene@msn. com; committee members Minister Shirley Green at centralcdcsecty@ att.net; Dr. Carla Greenwood at drcarlagreenwood@sbcglobal.net; and Dr. William Thurmond at docwil34@sbcglobal.net.

Are You a Door Mat or a Matador With Your Money? (Continued from page 9) what you are paying in fees. • You use contracts to grow your money instead of speculation and hope. • You want to understand and control your taxes in addition to getting good returns. Become the Matador! You want a detailed understanding of the rules, an easy to follow plan, a contract on how your money will grow and a clear vision of your future. You want control and predictability and don’t want to have to babysit your money or the money manager. Knowledge is the greatest tool we have at our disposal. I work with nearly 500 families a year and I consistently hear stories of losing money, little to no understanding of how investments grow and no

clue what they are paying in fees for inferior results. If you can’t understand your investments and see exactly how your money will grow, walk away. Seek first to understand your investment and then seek the gains. Otherwise, you end up settling for the gains or losses and seeking to understand what went wrong with your plan. I recently had a doctor tell me that the financial plan I laid out for him and his wife was the first plan he could fully understand. He could do the math himself and see how his money would grow. He and his wife were informed in writing of the fees involved in his plan and best of all, he could see that he would not have to babysit their investment. This allowed him to focus on what he does best, care for patients.

December 5, 2015 Ladera Heights Community Yard Sale WLM Financial, a mortgage lending, real estate and insurance company in the heart of Downtown Inglewood, will host a community yard sale in Ladera Heights. Items for sale will include shoes and clothing for adults and children, toys and books, furniture small appliances and more. All remaining yard sale items will be donated to Living Advantage Inc.,

a foster care organization. The yard sale will be held from 10am-4pm, location to be announced. For more info, call (310) 9057421 or info@wlmfinancial.com. Ongoing Talk to a Lawyer Online In cooperation with the City of Inglewood, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) now offers a teleconferencing center at the Main Library, where you can speak to a lawyer live, and send them documents. They offer legal advice and guidance on a variety of civil matters, including evictions, divorces, and child custody. They can provide referrals to private attorneys, other legal services, or other resources as needed. Hours for teleconferencing are every Wednesday from 11am to 2pm. Ask the Audio/Visual Desk assistant for help or call ahead for an appointment at (310) 412-5380. Decide today to be wealthy. Don’t settle. Don’t outsource your future and your happiness. Be a Matador and take control of your life and money. There are many door mats out there, but you don’t have to be one of them. Stephen Gardner is author of A Bridge Over Troubled Wall Street: How To Avoid Wall Street and Beat the Banks. As owner and founder of the Safe Millionaire Club at YourBridgePlan.com, he helps families get safer returns on their retirement funds, independent of Wall Street’s risks. Gardner also is the bestselling author of Billion Dollar Blueprint and Smartest Doctor in the Room. Gardner earned his Bachelor of Business Administration and Business Administration and Management degrees from the University of Utah.

Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) housing counseling and housing discrimination services for Fiscal Year 2015-16 • Transfer of unexpended funds within the Parks, Recreation and Library Services budget for summer camp and senior meals programs (Fiscal Year 2014-15) • Rejection of and authorization to rebid a public works project for the Crenshaw Boulevard and 84th Place Highway Safety Improvement Project • A contract award to Unique Performance Construction, Inc. for a Transit Stop Improvement Project The Hollywood Park Casino Phase I Public Art Plan was approved, commissioning a variety of artworks, including ceramic sculpture, prints from living artists and commercial galleries. Inglewood residents and businesses will soon see a rate adjustment for solid waste collection services as per an agreement with Consolidated Disposal Service. An initiative by Council Member Alex Padilla was passed for city sponsorship of the 2015 District 2 Toy Drive on December12, 10am to 2pm, at the ICOP Center, 943 N. La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302. During the second round of public comments, a representative from the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) reminded everyone that the agency has a website which compiles landing pages of each member city, including Inglewood. The site contains information on real estate and demographics. The address is www.sbwib.org.

Sylvester Matthews followed up on a previous complaint about leaf blowers in the city. “I need to know how to address this,” he said. “It’s a health problem. Aesthetically it’s fine, but it’s coming up into my window.” A woman wants something done about traffic conditions near La Cienega and Centinela. Motorists run the stop signs, the woman said, and she almost got hit twice within one week. Councilman George Dotson thanked the community and KJLH Radio for another successful Veterans Day breakfast last week. Mayor James Butts and council members gave a shout-out to Lillian Sombrano, who has devoted many

years of work to advancing the Historical Society of Centinela Valley. She appeared in a photo with members of the council, which was displayed on a screen in council chambers. Recalling the recent 50th anniversary, Butts said, “I met a woman who approached me who was very gregarious. Ms. Sombrano spent time teaching music in our community and she’s a piano teacher. I wanted to let the community know what a treasure we have in Lillian Sombrano.” “We were all impressed with the work of the historical society,” Councilman Eloy Morales said. “Ms. Lillian Sombrano has been a longtime resident and neighbor of mine for a long time. She sought us

out and she embraced me and invited me to go to her table, and it was a great honor to have that picture,” Franklin said. Treasurer Wanda Brown warned that a severe overestimation of earnings by CALPERS (state retirement fund) is going to negatively impact retiree pensions. The agency is facing a shortfall of more than $175 billion. This Thursday from 9am to noon, the City of Inglewood will partner with Snoop Dogg to give away 1000 turkeys for 1000 needy Inglewood families. “Families have already registered. It was advertised on the web, but just so you know, it was already pulled,” Butts said.

Can Gentrification Be a Good Thing for Inglewood? (Continued from page 1) theory associated with the big “G” word, by pointing out that Blacks and any middle class, college educated person for that matter, gentrify communities as well. Does that

make gentrification a good thing? Anytime you ask whether something is good or bad, one thing is for certain, it’s never going to end good. Benjamin Grant, an urban designer, city planner and writer in the San Francisco Bay Area, explains in his essay on gentrification, “change

nearly always involves winners and losers.” So, to ask is gentrification a good or bad thing is to ask the wrong question. The question that should be asked is, when a city begins to attract the attention of developers, improve its infrastructure, reduce crime, and increase the value of its properties, how does it create a win-win situation for itself and its existing residence and business owners? We all know that with gentrification comes displacement. Property values increase, rents increase, cost of living increases and traditionally, the lowest on the economic rung are forced into more affordable areas to live in, and businesses are often forced to sever leases with landlords as they also are no longer able to pay rent hikes. In a city like Inglewood, the very idea of gentrification is a reasonably alarming one, not because it is “white people stealing stuff” as LA Times writer Kay S. Hymowitz puts it, but because gentrification is a clash of ideals that incorporate race, class, and most importantly, economics. In a young city like Inglewood, the reality is that 63% of its residents rent according to the 2013-2021 Inglewood Housing Element, and with a median household income that’s $20,000 less than the

area median income, over eighty percent (80%) of Inglewood households have income levels that would qualify for some level of affordable housing. So naturally, increases in the cost of living in the community will significantly impact the majority of its residents. So, the question is not about whether is it a good or bad thing, whether it’s a Black, Latino, or White thing. The question is, how does Inglewood move into the future as a thriving community, improve the quality of life for its residents, and ensure that residents are not disproportionately displaced as a result? Email your comments about gentrification and other topics to Thomas@Inglewoodtoday.com.

Inglewood City Council members with school officials and students from Children of Promise Preparatory Academy.

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Carson Stadium Moving Forward or Backward? (Continued from page 10) spond to the questions above. Mayor Robles was featured on a local radio news broadcast on Tuesday and indicated that the process of delivering an NFL team to Carson is moving forward and the team owners may make a decision in January. He also said. “Nobody knows what is going to happen.”