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November 6, 2014

Butts Wins By Largest Margin in Inglewood Mayoral History By Veronica Mackey

ayor James Butts was all smiles, all night on Tuesday, as he made the rounds at his victory watch party on Florence Ave. and Market Street. He shook hands and posed for photographs, but was seriously focused on the numbers. It came as no surprise that the incumbent Mayor of Inglewood would win another term. To Butts, the question was, “by how much?” According to the Inglewood City Clerk’s Office, Butts won more than 83 percent of the vote. His nearest rival is former Inglewood Councilmember Mike Stevens with 9.49 percent, making Butts’ margin the largest in Inglewood’s mayoral history. Not content to merely win another 4 years, Butts made multiple trips to the widescreen monitor on the wall to track his progress. Absentee ballots had the mayor at around 81 percent. “I want 90,” he said.

Inglewood businessman Billy Campbell said he supports the mayor because “he has been able to get a council into office who works together. He has the capability to make things happen.” A building contractor said she supports Butts “because of what he stands for.” After thanking the crowd, introducing his family and giving a special honor to his mother-in-law, Mayor Butts

• Community • Entertainment • Health • Real Estate • Business

By Thomas Bunn

ast week the City of Inglewood ascended into some rare air, as the grounds were broken on the old Thrifty Oil site in District 2, that will bring the city a highly anticipated Community Center. The air is rare in this venture because as Mayor Butts (Continued on page 5)

By Veronica Mackey

epublicans upset the balance of power in Congress Tuesday night, taking over the Senate. The GOP now controls both the Senate and the House. California, however, has remained “true blue,” with Democrats winning impressive margins in Congressional races. In Inglewood, Los Angeles, and surrounding areas, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Inglewood) won 70.4% of the vote against opponent John Wood, Jr. with 29.6%. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Los

ment prompted a round of cheers and high-fives. Butts was joined by Gloria Gray, West Basin Municipal Water District Board Member who also won re-election. Gray, who had won 77 percent of absentee votes by 10pm, thanked Butts for “all the good work he has done for this city,” and said the Gov. Brown with his wife mayor has a servant’s heart. “Inglewood is really, really Angeles) easily won, with (Continued on page 4) 83.8% against Adam King’s 16.2%. Republicans enjoyed takeovers of seats in Arkansas, Colorado, Montana, West Virginia, South Dakota, Iowa and North Carolina. With 36 Senate seats up for grabs— most in red states—Democrats could not overcome the challenges. Compounding the problem was lower voter turnout (caused in part by voter suppression laws), and declining approval numbers for President Obama. The win will put Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) in charge of the Sen(Continued on page 2)

City Breaks Ground on New Community Center

On The Inside: • News

recounted how Inglewood has changed under his leadership: “Four years ago, (people) thought of Inglewood as drive-by shootings, council meetings that last until 1 or 2 o’clock in the morning, and a city that was rudderless. Today, we have billionaires shaking in their boots because we’re taking their lunch money. I will meet with the owner of the Rams tomorrow.” That announce-

GOP Takes the Senate, California Stays Blue

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Community

8th Annual Open Studios By Anne Cheek La Rose

ave you seen the light pole banners around town? They proclaim that Open Studios, the annual city-wide art event, is upon us. Open Studios is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5PM. The city is again sponsoring free trams that will stop at each of the 12 studio locations. The free trams for this year’s tour will start at 808 N. La Brea, 1019 W. Manchester, and 8443 Crenshaw on the 84th Street side. Overflow parking is at 817 N. La Brea, right across from 808 N. La Brea. Each studio will have postcards and catalogs with the Open Studios locations and the names of exhibiting artists. More than 60 artists, the largest number ever, are participating this year. There is a wide range of art to see: painting and drawing, stone, wood and metal sculpture, mixed media, and prints and photography to name a few. The artists in Inglewood’s Art Colony are all professionals; many live in town, others have studios in Inglewood. By be-

California voters remained loyal to their blue state, electing and reelecting Democrats in statewide races. Here is a breakdown of the results: Governor Jerry Brown Neel Kashkari

58.7% 41.3%

Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Ron Nehring

55.9% 44.1%

Attorney General Kamala Harris: Ronald Gold

56.3% 3.7%

Secretary of State Alex Padilla Pete Peterson

52.5% 47.5%

Treasurer John Chiang Greg Conlon

57.7% 42.3%

Controller Betty Yee Ashley Swearengin

52.8% 47.2%

Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones 56.3% Ted Gaines 43.7%

Anne Cheek La Rose ing invited into an artist’s studio, you see where and how art is created and get a more complete picture of what it takes to create art. It also affords you the opportunity to meet the artist and chat with her or him, thus enhancing an understanding of the artist and the art. Two items of particular interest this year are the Inglewood Public Art Education Project and Inglewood Living City. There will also be an information table with

GOP Takes Senate, California Stays Blue (Continued from page 1) ate, replacing Harry Reid (D-Nevada). McConnell vowed from Day One to make Obama a “one-term president.” He did not succeed, but staunchly votes against bills proposed by the president. With the GOP set to dominate Congress in January, there appears to be an even rougher road ahead for Democrats. Emphasizing the failure of Republicans to vote against anything Obama supports, Secretary of State John Kerry took a swipe at the GOP: “I hope that the 60 outstanding nominees who have been the ‘prisoners of the political process’ for over a year now will be able to be passed very, very quickly. Thirtynine of them are already on the Senate calendar.” He read the number of days some Obama nominees have been waiting for Republican votes in Congress: “One of them has been waiting 477 days, and one 473 days, to be passed. Another 466 days…” Kerry said. Republicans also took control of governorships in Maryland, Arkansas, Illinois and Massachusetts. But again, California remained blue. Gov. Jerry Brown defeated Republican Neil Kashkari with 58.7%. He promised voters a “progressive,” but “fiscally responsible” California, and added, “I’m going to do my utmost to live up to the promise of California that brought my great-

arts-related flyers and brochures to keep you informed about Inglewood happenings. These exhibits are located at 817 N. La Brea. Sponsors for this year’s event are Inglewood Cultural Arts, a non-profit organization, the City of Inglewood, Hollywood Park, Mayor Butts, and donations from individuals. The Inglewood Art Colony is more than 25 years old. It was another hidden gem of Inglewood until eight years ago when the first Open Studios was held. Since that first one-day event with only a handful of artists, Open Studios has grown into a two-day event known and looked forward to throughout Southern California. Inglewood Open Studios has garnered stories in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and an airline in-flight magazine. Open Studios is always the second weekend in November. I hope you can take part in this exciting event and discover the world of art in Inglewood.

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Maxine Waters won 70.4% of the vote to secure her seat.

grandfather … here to Sacramento in 1852.” ABC News reported that in Pennsylvania, Democrat Tom Wolf was projected to beat incumbent Republican Gov. Tom Corbett—the first time a sitting governor has been defeated since the state approved two gubernatorial terms. Other states in which Democrats won gubernatorial races include: Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. There will be a likely runoff in Maine. On Wednesday, President Obama held a press conference to comment on his party’s defeat and how he wants to work with the Republican majority: “The most important thing I can do is just get stuff done and help Congress get some things done,” he told a reporter. While the president (Continued on page 10)

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Community

Inglewood Public Library Hosts Inglewood’s First Veterans’ Resource Fair

s part of California Reads: War Comes Home, the Inglewood Public Library is proud to host a resource fair for veterans and their families, on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Inglewood Main Library, 101 West Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301. Free parking will be provided for the public. Veterans and their families are welcome to browse tables throughout the library where representatives of many local veterans’ support groups will be available to offer their services. Representatives will be available in person, and some groups will also be presenting speakers and Q&A sessions in the Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall, just across from the library entrance. Some of the groups attending the Inglewood Veterans’ Resource Fair are: • West Los Angeles Vet Center • California Employment Development Department (South Bay One Stop Business and Career Center)

• Callie Rose Literary Arts Café • New Directions for Veterans • Community Health Council (Covered California) • PFC Adrienne L. Mitchell AllAmerican Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2122 • UCLA FOCUS Early Childhood Program This event is part of Cal Humanities “California Reads: War Comes Home” project. California Reads provides a springboard to think about and discuss ideas using thought-provoking books about is-

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sues that are of importance to our state. California Reads invites Californians from all walks of life throughout our state to participate in reading and discussion programs and related activities hosted by libraries, schools, colleges, bookstores and other community institutions. This program focuses on the veteran experience, aiming to increase public understanding and empathy for those who have served, as well as to spark a public conversation on how best we can support the pro-

cess of reincorporating our veterans into the fabric of civilian life. Along with the Veterans Resource Fair on November 15, California Reads will also sponsor “Service”, an exhibit by the Veterans’ Art Project on display in the Main Library through November 29, 2014. Our local partners include the West Los Angeles Veterans Center, Carrie Rose Literary Arts Café, the Veterans Art Project, Inglewood VFW Post 2122 and New Directions. Some of the many books purchased with this grant will be on display at the library, in conjunction with the programs listed above, through November 26, 2014. California Reads is a program of Cal Humanities in partnership with the California Center for the Book. It is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in (Continued on page 10)

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Community Butts Wins By Largest Margin in Inglewood Mayoral History (Continued from page 1) on the move,” Gray said. “When I (travel and ) talk about Inglewood, I don’t see the frowns anymore. They listen. There is interest in the city throughout the nation.” Across town, at the Marriott in Marina del Rey, political newcomer Autumn Burke celebrated winning her seat on the 62nd Assembly: “Over the last two years, we have embarked on a journey together to build an alliance that represents the needs and values of our neighbor-

Local Election Results:

Autumn Burke thanks supporters. Photo: Mitchell Creative Media hoods,” Burke told supporters. “Today, we stand victorious, but this is not my victory alone. This is a triumph by a community of people working together to enact positive change for all of us. I am humbled by this moment and will strive to realize our vision as the next Assemblymember for the 62nd AD.” Jerome Horton, Chairman of the Board of Equalization, 4th District, was re-elected with more than 61 percent of the vote. “I am grateful to the Autumn Burke and Family (Continued on page 10)

Mayor James Butts Mike Stevens Gil Matheiu Sandie Crisp

83.40% 9.49% 4.47% 2.63%

Assemblymember, 62nd District Autumn Burke Ted J. Grose

75.7% 24.3%

Member, Board of Equalization, 4th District 61.8% Jerome Horton 38.2% G. Rick Martin County Assessor Jeffrey Prang John Morris

50.5% 49.5%

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson Marshall Tuck

52.1% 47.9%

L.A. County Sheriff John McDonnell Paul Tanaka

74.8% 25.2%

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Inglewood Today

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Publisher’s Message

Future of Inglewood Secured by Election

our more years was the cry of Inglewood voters on Tuesday night. And once again, residents have decided Mayor James Butts is the leader that they want to remain in office. Residents also voted for West Basin Board Member Gloria Gray, Assemblymember-Elect Autumn Burke, Congresswoman. Maxine Waters, and BOE Chari Jerome Horton. All of the toplevel state races went to incumbents, from Gov. Jerry Brown to Attorney General Kamala Harris. Congratulations to all, and thanks to everyone who voted. Now that the people have spoken, I would like to challenge you to keep the momentum going. I want to remind you that it takes more than a mayor, council members and other elected officials to run a city. It takes everyone who lives and works here to make life better. If you have been reluctant to reach out to your elected officials, now is the time. As we have just witnessed, democracy works and leaders are elected by the people. Residents decide who will occupy City Hall, so you should make your voice heard. Since Mayor Butts was elected in 2011, and Councilmembers George Dotson and Alex Padilla came on board in 2013, council meetings have become more resident-friendly. I have seen more young people come up to the podium than ever before—even kids as young as 8 or 9 years old. This tells me that they are comfortable enough to speak their mind and the council chambers offer an atmosphere where they feel welcome. I believe Inglewood is at a turning point right now, a crossroad of opportunity. There has never been a better time to jump right in and get involved with your

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly local government. There are tons of opportunities for you to volunteer at our schools, support sports activities, help seniors, or even consider opening a business. When residents become active in their community, everyone benefits. So don’t hold back. Inglewood is quickly becoming a destination city. It is on its way to becoming a global city. The stage is being set for thousands of new jobs, new housing, street improvements, and millions in tax revenue which will translate into an increase in city services. Change isn’t easy. It may require stopping, backing up, turning around and going in a new direction. Mayor Butts has got the ball rolling, and Inglewood is definitely moving in a forward direction. So let’s do our part to keep up the momentum. Let’s keep going. You can get involved by attending city council and town hall meetings, volunteering, joining your block club—whatever you feel led to do. If you need ideas, visit the city website at www. cityofinglewood.org and find out where you fit in. If you feel inspired to comment on what is going on, we at Inglewood Today (www.inglewoodtoday) welcome your articles and news tips. Send them to itnetworks@msn.com.

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Just Saying... Some people give much and get back even more, others don’t give anything and they wonder why nothing is given back to them.

Yvonne Horton

Mayor James Butts

Barry Berkett

City Breaks Ground on New Community Center (Continued from page 1) puts it, “There’s something unique about what’s happening here. This is the first time that I know of, that a company, that owns a property, turns it over to a city, for city use, for the next 22 years, and then pays us for the privilege. Now that’s pretty darn special.” “This gas station has laid fallow for 14-15 years, its just been an eye sore. When I ran for office, Mary McBride and Juanita Whithrow told me that if I do anything, I need to get this fixed, and over the years Bill and Barry will tell you that we tried to work out a few things, but just didn’t have the support from the District 2 representative. But the minute Alex took that seat, we figured a project that would work, provide the community with a community center, and at the same time guarantee us no less than $100,000 in revenue.” You heard right, the City gets a

Hank Harris brand new Community Center and will make money off of the property as well. Who does that? Councilman Alex Padilla was introduced to the stage as “the greatest Councilperson District 2 has ever had”, and added, “This was something that, before I got on the council, people had always talked to me about, and I knew that once I got elected, this was gonna be my priority because this was what our resident’s priority was, this was what you wanted to get done. I’ve always (Continued on page 7)

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

Is It Time for a Dental Checkup? By Taneika Duhaney, RDH

ow do your teeth feel? Did you brush for two minutes today? Have you flossed lately? Did your gums bleed the last time you brushed or flossed? As a dental hygienist these are questions that I often ask new patients. Why? Most people eat, drink and sleep without much thought or concern for their teeth. Not until some annoying discomfortâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a lodged popcorn husk, meat or fruit caught in an unreachable crevice, sensitivity and pain while eating or drinking something hot or coldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; interrupts your life. Care and maintenance of the mouth cannot be overstated, especially for African Americans and Hispanics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cites that African Americans and Hispanics experience disproportionate rates of Periodontitis and tooth decay compared to Caucasians. African Americans and Mexican Americans, aged 35-44 years old, suffer from untreated tooth decay

almost twice as much as Caucasians. Additionally, African Americans and Mexican Americans aged 35-44 years old, who failed to complete high school suffer from tooth decay three-fold compared to adults with some college education. In addition to tooth decay, patients contend with acute and chronic oral

disease called Periodontitis. Periodontitis, an inflammation of the gums, bone and ligaments that support teeth, affects more than 48 percent of Americans. Several studies have shown that African American and Hispanic males, with less than a high school education, experience higher rates of periodontal infection

than African American and Hispanic women. The CDC, American Dental Association (ADA) and other dental bodies note that access, resources and education significantly impact the rate of incidence and prevalence of oral disease and infections. Healthy People 2020, state and local governments have outlined objectives and goals aimed at reducing and eventually eliminating oral health disparities. Additionally, community programs, though often underfunded, provide screening and referral services. Dental disease and infection is not only an annoyance, it also impacts quality of life and systemic health. Improving oral care can curtail the impact of systemic conditions that are often exacerbated by poor oral health. Take a look at your teeth, examine your gums and think about the last time you visited an oral health professional. It may be time to make an appointment.

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5 Important Tips for Choosing a Medicare Health Plan

s baby boomers retire in record numbers—10,000 Americans a day—more seniors than ever will be asking themselves, “How do I choose a Medicare health plan that’s right for me?” “Seniors should look for a highquality health plan that has a team of doctors and specialists, who work together to coordinate your care and keep you healthy,” said Patrick Courneya, M.D., medical director, Kaiser Permanente Medicare Health Plans. Dr. Courneya offers these five important tips to help older adults make an informed decision for a healthy future: 1. Know when to enroll. Anyone who first becomes eligible for Medicare as they turn 65 can enroll during the three-month period before or after their 65th birthday. Those who choose to enroll after this window of time may pay a late-

enrollment penalty. Medicare-eligible members may join or change plans during open enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 each year, or they can join a Medicare five-star quality-rated plan nearly all year long. See tip four for star ratings details. 2. Know the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Medicare is the national health insurance program that began in 1965 and covers millions of Americans who are 65 and older, and those with certain disabilities. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private organizations and approved by Medicare. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer extra benefits such as vision. Enrollment trends show that nearly one in three people who have Medicare are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. 3. Confirm health plan doctors accept new Medicare members. Choose a Medicare health plan that

City Breaks Ground on New Community Center (Continued from page 5) said, that it’s not about you, and it’s certainly not about me, but its about us. It’s about all of us, and what we’re to improve this community and today is one of those events, where its about all of us here in the community.”

see this day here, so if it is a dream, again, don’t wake me.” Mary McBride added, “Finally, this day has come!” Mayor Butts introduced two of the principals in the Center’s development, Marc Berg and Barry Berkett who spoke briefly on how much of a pleasure it was to work with this new council, “ This has been a long

offers a network of doctors and specialists who accept new Medicare members. Some physicians are opting out of caring for Medicare members. Also, keep in mind, as Medicare members age, they may need access to more specialists who accept Medicare members. 4. Use the Medicare 5-star Quality Ratings Tool. The Medicare Star Quality Ratings system was created by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to help beneficiaries choose high-quality Medicare health plans. Plans receive an overall rating from one to five stars, with five being the highest for quality and service. Medicare members have the benefit of joining a five-star plan nearly all year—from Dec. 8 through Nov. 30 of the next year. They must be eligible and live where a five-star plan is offered. 5. Review your health care needs annually. A Kaiser Family

Foundation survey found that many beneficiaries—once enrolled in a Medicare health plan—don’t often feel confident they made the right choice, and don’t review their plan if their health care needs change. Medicare enrollees can use the Medicare star ratings to help them feel confident about choosing a high-quality plan. The Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plans in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Washington and Washington, D.C. received 5 stars—the highest possible Medicare rating for 2015. Kaiser Permanente’s Georgia plan received 4.5 stars for 2015. Star ratings information can be found on kp.org/medicarestars or by calling 1-877-425-7892. Plans are rated each year and may change from one year to the next. Source: NewsUSA

Allstate Agency Owner Billy Campbell Honored Named Premier Agency for 2014

As a business leader and involved citizen in the Inglewood area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Billy Campbell has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014. This designation is being presented to Billy Campbell for outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of his agency’s work. “The Premier Agency designation is not just about Billy’s successful business results,” said John Stolte, regional sales leader for Allstate Insurance Company in California. “The honor also demonstrates Billy’s commitment in being accessible to customers and using knowledge to help ensure customers have the insurance products they need to protect themselves and their family.” Billy Campbell’s agency is located at 2300 W Manchester Blvd. in Inglewood and can be reached at (323) 750-1777 or http://agents.allstate.com/ billy-campbell-inglewood-ca.html. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, serving approximately 16 million households through

Councilman Alex Padilla Councilman Padilla took the opportunity to allow residents to share their thoughts on the launch of the center and invited to the stage Mary McBride and Hank Harris or District 2. “ I keep thinking that, this must be a dream, please don’t wake me. My wife and I moved here about 25 years ago and for most of that time, we’ve been saddled with this eye sore, we’ve been wishing this thing gone, but I am glad to

Mary McBride process. Over the last several years I’ve been in many many, meetings where I felt like a target, where everybody complained about us, but there was nothing that we could do. But when Mayor Butts and Councilman Padilla approached us and tried to come up with a creative way to deal with this property, we’re very happy to see that we came up with, what we perceive as a win win for (Continued on page 11)

its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brand names and Allstate Financial business segment. Allstate branded insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services are offered through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives, as well as via www.allstate.com, www.allstate. com/financial and 1-800 Allstate,® and are widely known through the slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate.®” In 2013, $29 million was given by The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners to support local communities. Allstate employees and agency owners donated 200,000 hours of service across the country.

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Pinching Penny Stocks May Be the Wise Way to Invest

ith stock market gains moving at a snail’s pace over the past decade, some experts have their sights set on the not-so-new darling of the trading world—penny stocks. Generally described by the Securities Exchange Commission as stocks that trade for less than $5, penny stock trading is not for the faint of heart and can be a risky proposition. There is potential, however, for a higher return on your investment— in layman’s terms, you could get a better bang for your buck. As risky as it may be, the very reason that investors are flocking to the penny stock market is its potential higher growth. Look at it this way:

Because penny stocks are prone to rapid changes, those who invest might just luck out with a stock that will jump from 10 cents to $10. In a world, where IBM stock is trading above $180 a share, that same investor could afford about 1,000 shares of a stock such as The Movie Studio, Inc. (MVES), a fast-paced, diversified, full-service movie studio (www.TheMovieStudio.net), at .8 cent or Global Fashion Technology Group, Inc., formally Premiere Opportunities Group (OTCQB: PPBL) (www.PremiereOpportunities.com), a high-end fashion marketing and distribution company, with a stock price of just .7 cent—making these risks potentially worth the reward.

How do you discern between a potentially high-growth company that could yield a potential windfall and, well, one that won’t? Experts suggest investors look at a company’s underlying business before committing any money—companies that have real, sustainable operations. In addition, investors should look at a company’s financial statements to discover whether the company files on time, who its auditing firm is and whether the company looks financially healthy. Before investing in any stock, check with your financial advisor, accountant and attorney, and perform your own research. Source: NewsUSA

The Racially Discriminatory Effects of Provisional Ballots

n regard to the 2014 midterm elections, much was made of the new, more suppressive voting laws in states across the country. These laws often disproportionately impact communities of color and could disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters, but new data show that the votes of those who make it to the voting booth may not be counted either. A first-of-its-kind look at 2012 data from the Center for American Progress has identified 16 states where the casting of provisional ballots significantly correlated with high shares of minority and nonEnglish-speaking voting populations. Meanwhile, an increase in restrictive laws could mean that provisional ballots will play a key role in competitive 2014 elections. There were 2.7 million provisional ballots filed in the United States in 2012, and nearly one-third of those were not counted. Rejections happen for many reasons, including cumbersome voter registration procedures, restrictive voting laws, poorly maintained voter lists, election office mismanagement, and

voter error. But the analysis found a statistically significant correlation between minority voting-age population and the number of provisional ballots cast at the county level in 16 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Utah. The list of states and the number of provisional ballots cast—nearly 2 percent of all in-person ballots—suggest the option is being used beyond what was originally intended. “Provisional ballots were designed to be a fail safe to ensure voters can have their voice heard under unusual circumstances,” said Michele Jawando, Vice President for Legal Progress at the Center for American Progress. “The sheer number of provisional ballots being cast suggests that some states are using them in place of effective election administration. That nearly 25 percent of these ballots are rejected entirely suggests that more than 500,000 Americans are being silenced on Election Day, and they

Crenshaw Street Closure to Affect Bus Lines 210, 710, and 740

“The reality is that if you do your homework, you can successfully trade penny stocks with very little money,” says Mitchell Schultz, international investor relations manager for Premiere Opportunities. “In this way, investors could make a lot more money trading in the pennies, than with bigger stocks.” Jonas Elmerraji, a penny stock specialist at Agora Financial in Baltimore, agrees. “Penny stocks are exciting because of the opportunities involved,” Elmerraji told the Pittsburgh Post Gazette in an interview. “So, their growth potential is much greater than a blue chip stock. That’s the real draw.”

eginning Friday, November 7, 2014 at 9pm, Crenshaw Blvd. will be closed to all traffic to prepare for construction of a new subway station. Buses will be on detour via Arling¬ton Ave., between Martin Luther King, Jr and Jefferson boulevards. There will be a special shuttle bus to serve the Expo/Crenshaw Metro Rail Station connecting passengers between bus and rail. Line 210, 710, and 740 passengers who wish to reach the Expo/Crenshaw Station should transfer to the shuttle at Arlington Ave. and Exposition Blvd. as shown on the attached map. The shuttle will also stop at the

Expo/Cren¬shaw Metro Rail Station, on Jefferson Blvd. at Crenshaw Blvd., and on Jefferson Blvd. at 10th Ave. Passengers may also walk between the Expo/Crenshaw Station and Jefferson/Cren¬shaw, where they can board Lines 210 and 710. The clockwise shuttle will operate free of charge approximately every 15 minutes from November 7 to November 24 and from December 1 to December 14 during the hours that Metro Rail Expo Line is in service. For additional information, visit www. metro.net/crenshaw or contact Metro Customer Relations at 323.GO.METRO

are often minority voters.” Many states use provisional ballots for different reasons. New York and New Jersey saw high numbers of provisional ballots in 2012 because both states allowed voters displaced by Hurricane Sandy to cast provisional ballots at any polling location in the state. But a state such as California—where all five of the demographic groups tested were disproportionately affected by provisional balloting—shows that while laws lowering barriers to access certainly help with access, there is still work ahead to ensure eligible voters are enfranchised at polling places. However, instead of addressing issues such as poll worker education and more-progressive voting laws, many states have gone in reverse since 2012. Several states have implemented more-restrictive voting laws, including adding voter ID requirements, cutting same-day registration and early-voting days, and even limiting provisional balloting in North Carolina. Georgia is currently struggling with questions about unaccounted

for voter registration forms that could lead to the casting of provisional ballots, making the state’s failure to report their use of provisional ballots in 2012 troubling. Five other states were not required to report this data because they have same-day registration or only one jurisdiction, in Alaska’s case. No reason was given for Georgia’s failure to report. Colorado is one of a few states that have improved voting laws since 2012, including moving to mail-in balloting. “It is important to recognize that this analysis only looks at one way a voter can be left out on Election Day,” Jawando said. In many states, strict laws prevent people from ever even entering a polling place to cast a ballot. Our voting laws should ensure that all eligible voters have open access to voting, and we need more research to understand the impact of more-restrictive voting laws. Today, there are too many obstacles for too many voters, preventing hundreds of thousands of voices from being heard in our elections.” For more information about this report, visit americanprogress.org.

Centinela Valley Holds Meetings to Select Superintendent

ho should the Centinela Valley Union High School District hire to replace Jose Fernandez? The District is holding more than 20 meetings with stakeholders in the coming days, to receive input for selecting its next superintendent. Interim Superintendent Bob Cox said the district is reaching out to the PTA, unions, the Chamber of Commerce, elected officials from feeder districts and students groups, as well as parents, students, teachers and residents. Two public meetings were held this week at Leuzinger High School, and at the district headquarters, both

in Lawndale. In addition, the public can offer input through an online survey, which will be available on the district’s website, www.centinela.k12. ca.us until Nov. 12. The district has hired Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates to help it with the search. Officials don’t expect a new superintendent to be selected until at least January. Cox hopes that by holding smaller meetings, more people will be willing to offer their thoughts and different stakeholder needs will be reflected.

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How to Protect Your Children from Digital Identity Theft By Steven Smith

ost adults probably don’t realize that children can also be victims of identity theft. According to Bloomberg Business Week, child identity theft has become the fastest growing type of identity theft. The FTC reports more than 50,000 known cases of child identity theft from 2010 to 2013. Child identity theft often goes unnoticed because thieves use a child’s Social Security number to open bank accounts and purchase homes. Adult identity theft victims might discover damage to their credit score while opening a credit card, but children may not find out about a stolen identity until they are an adult renting their first apartment. At that point, their information may have been used for years without their knowledge. Identity thieves targeting children can get identifying information from hospital birth records, schools, and even doctor offices. Add to that, children who are active online may also be putting themselves at risk. The following tips can help decrease the risk of your child’s identity being stolen from online activity: • Remind your children to never share identifying information, such as their full birth date, online. • Teach children to never share their Social Security number online. • Teach your children to identify phishing e-mails and to not respond to or click through their links. • Teach your teens to look for https in URLs at sites when shopping online to ensure that they’re providing credit card information through a secure site. • Ask your teens not to do any online banking or shopping on public computers, via their phones, or when using a shared Wi-Fi connection. • Consider subscribing to both computer and identity monitoring services. • Install antivirus software on your computer, tablets, and smartphones. • Remind your children to protect laptops and phones against theft or loss, especially when transporting such devices in a backpack or school tote. A laptop with private account information goes missing about every 50 seconds. • Ask your children to use password protection on all devices and remind them to log out of sites and devices. • Teach your children to not click

sidebar and pop-up ads when they are online. • Ask children to not create e-mails and profile names that include identifying information such as birthdates, addresses, or Social Security numbers. • Teach kids to come to you immediately if a site asks them to provide personal information. • Remind children to never share passwords or store them in an easy-to-find location. • Teach children how to create strong passwords and avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts. • Ask teens to not store sensitive information on laptops or phones. • Ask your children to not accept

“friend” requests from people they don’t know. Identity thieves use access to social media accounts to get password-protection answers, such as the victim’s mom’s maiden name or the victim’s pet’s name. • Talk to your children about identity theft just like you talk to them about other risks. Remind your children to never share your identifying information, either! If any of the following events occur, consider checking to ensure that your child’s identity has not been stolen by identity thieves: • Your child receives unsolicited credit card applications. • Your child receives unsolicited

loyalty reward program applications. • Your child’s bank statements or credit card statements stop arriving. • Your child applies for his first credit card and is turned down. • Your child receives a credit card statement for an account that is not hers. • Your child receives calls from a collection service. • The IRS notifies you that a child you have listed as a dependent also appears on another tax return. • Your child receives an IRS notification of overdue taxes, and your child has never had a job.

metro.net/crenshaw

Crenshaw Blvd Closures nov 7–24 & dec 1–14 Plan ahead to avoid delays. To allow construction for the Crenshaw/LAX project, a portion of Crenshaw Boulevard (from Exposition to Rodeo Road) will be closed for the following periods:

from 9pm friday, nov. 7, through 6am monday, nov. 24 from 6am monday, dec. 1, through 6am sunday, dec. 14 There will be no closures during Thanksgiving week. Please plan ahead if you are traveling in the area, especially if going to West Angeles Church of God in Christ, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza or other local establishments. Detour routes have been approved by the City of Los Angeles and can be found at metro.net/crenshaw. Metro bus lines 210, 710 and 740 will be rerouted to Arlington Avenue during the closures. For details, check metro.net/advisories or call 323.go.metro.

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LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA REQUEST FOR BID JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY OF INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL FACILITIES RFB – 0074 BIDS DUE:

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2014 AT 11 A.M. AT THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF INGLEWOOD CITY HALL One Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90301 MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE and Site Walk is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Please meet at City Hall 8th Floor, Purchasing Division Conference Room, One W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301 THE CITY WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING BIDS FROM THE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE MEETING AND SITE WALK Contact Person during Bidding Period: Jorge Ochoa, Acting Buyer Purchasing Division (310) 412 – 5266 Contact Person for Technical Information: Toya Ferguson, General Services Supervisor (310) 412 – 5583 CITY OF INGLEWOOD INVITATION TO SUBMIT BIDS (Specifications and Conditions Governing Award) The City of Inglewood invites and will receive bids duly filed as provided herein for the furnishing of qualified Consultants to provide “JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY OF INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL FACILITIES” as specified in this document. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Please meet at City Hall 8th Floor, Purchasing Division Conference Room at One W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301. This meeting is MANDATORY and those who submit bids without attending the pre-bid conference will be deemed NON-RESPONSIVE and their bids will not be opened. Each bid shall be submitted and completed in all particulars and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the City of Inglewood, City Clerk, Inglewood City Hall 1st Floor, with the designation of the project “JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY OF INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL FACILITIES” appearing thereon. BONDS REQUIRED Bids will be opened in public in the Office of the City Clerk and will then and there be announced to all persons present. Specifications and other bid documents for the above items are on file in the City Clerk’s Office, and may be obtained upon request. Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of cash, a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Inglewood, or a Bid Bond, for an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate of the bid, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will, within the time specified, enter into an agreement as provided in the bid document and furnish bonds when required in the Special Provisions. A Faithful Performance in the amount of the contract sum. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in any bids, and to take bids under advisement for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from and after the date bids are opened and announced. Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014278091 The following Person is doing business as: LSG And Associates 8713 12th Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305 Registered owner: Sylvia Latson, 8713 12th Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90305 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 30, 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.) Sylvia Latson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 30, 2014

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014298224 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014305547 The following Person is doing business as:

Taqueria Jocotepec 11043 S Prairie Ave. Inglewood, CA 90303

Doux Cookies 7225 Crescent Park West Apartment 335 Los Angeles, CA 90094

Registered owners: Guadalupe Velasquez, 4121 West 101ST Street, Inglewood, CA 90304 Dionicio Velasquez, 4121 West 101ST Street, Inglewood, CA 90304 This business is conducted by individuals. The registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 17, 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.) Guadalupe Velasquez and Dionicio Velasquez, Owners This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 17, 2014

1) The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 2) Attached are detailed specifications and conditions for bid submission. 3) You must execute your contract within ten (10) days after the City mails it. If the contract is not executed within ten (10) days, the City reserves the unilateral right to cancel it. 4) If any provisions of the contract are violated, the City, after suitable notice, may cancel the contract and make arrangements to have the products and or services supplied by others. Any extra cost to the City will be paid by the vendor. 5) B ids may be obtained from the Purchasing Division located on the 8th floor of City Hall, or call (310) 412-5266. ll bids must be for specific amounts. Any attempt to qualify prices with an ‘escalation 6) A clause’ or any other method of making a price variable, is unacceptable. Bid shall be valid for ninety (90) calendar days from receipt of bid. 7) The City reserves the right to add or subtract quantities and/or services based on the unit prices/unit lump sums so indicated as its budgetary needs may require.

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 24, 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.) Lisa Love Angelique, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 24, 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 November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014 ITO0422301053 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 October 23, 30, 2014; November 6, 13, 2014 ITO0422301051 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 October 30, 2014; November 6, 13, 20, 2014 ITO0422301052 Inglewood Today

Space for Lease

Professional Services Construction, Inc. is seeking certified and qualified HUD Section 3 residents with construction training and experience to provide work as Door Installer, Painter and Plasterer for County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission project: Los Angeles - Residential Sound Insulation Program Group 101 (21 Properties, 41 Units) in Lennox and Athens, CA area. Construction scheduled to commence in November 2014. Qualified applicants may send in resumes to info@proservoffice.com.

• 1,520 Sq. Ft. Commercial/ Retail Space • Ideal for Beauty Supply Shop, Mini Market, 99 Cents Store, Sports Goods or Clothing Store, etc.

The bid should be in a sealed envelope with specification number, description date and the time of opening plainly marked on the outside of the envelope. The following conditions and terms apply:

Registered owner: Lisa Love Angelique, 7225 Crescent Park West, Apt. 335, L A, CA 90094

GOP Takes Senate, California Stays Blue (Continued from page 2) admitted many Republicans in Congress will likely vote on bills that he cannot sign, his focus is to look for areas of agreement: “You know, let’s compare notes in terms of what I’m looking at and what they’re

looking at and let’s get started on those things where we agree. Even if we don’t agree a hundred percent, let’s get started on those things where we agree 70, 80, 90 percent. “And if we can do that and build up some trust and improve how processes work in Washington, then I think that’s going to give the

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American people a little bit more confidence that, in fact, you know, their government is looking after them.” President Obama will meet with both sides of Congress at the White House on Friday.

Artie Fields, City Manager City of Inglewood, California

State Proposition Results: Butts Wins By Largest Margin in Inglewood Mayoral History (Continued from page 4) upward one million citizens who voted in the Board of Equalization District 3 election. I appreciate the blessing I’ve received, positioning us to continue to strengthen the weakest links and our most venerable citizens as we strive to make our economy and communities stronger,” he said. Inglewood voters will cast ballots again next month dur-

ing a special election for the state Senate. Democrat Isadore Hall is the forerunner in the race for the 35th District, which includes Inglewood. The election is set for December 9 to replace former Sen. Roderick Wright. “Mayor Butts is a serious change maker,” said homemaker Paula Lee. “He is what this city needs.” The ambitious mayor reminded well-wishers, “We’ve only just begun. The best is yet to come.”

Funding Water Quality, Supply, Treatment, Storage

Yes: 66.8%

No: 33.2%

State Budget Stabilization Account

Yes: 68.7%

No: 31.3%

45. Healthcare Insurance Rate Changes

Yes: 40.2%

No: 59.8%

46. Doctor Drug Testing, Medical Negligence

Yes: 32.9%

No: 67.1%

47. Criminal Sentences, Misdemeanor Penalties

Yes: 58.5%

No: 41.5%

48. Indian Gaming Compacts Referendum

Yes: 39.1%

No: 60.9%

Inglewood Library Hosts First Veteran’s Resource Fair (Continued from page 3) this program do not necessarily represent those of Cal Humanities or the National

Endowment for the Humanities. For more information about California Reads: War Comes Home, call (310) 412-5380, e-mail public library@cityofinglewood.

org, check out our Facebook page at http://www. facebook.com/inglewoodpubliclibrary or visit http:// library.cityofinglewood. org/.

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D at e s i n N o v e m b e r November 8-9, 2014 8th Annual Inglewood Open Studios The second weekend in November will mark the 8th Annual Inglewood Open Studios. This year over 60 artists are opening their studios to the public. The City of Inglewood is again sponsoring FREE trams that will stop at all studios. Plan to take part on Saturday and Sunday, 8-9 November from Noon5PM. For a list of participating studios on the tour, visit www.inglewoodopenstudios.com. November 13-14, 2014 Holiday Light Exchange The South Bay Environmental Services Center will host a Free Holiday Light Exchange Event. Trade one working string of old electricity-guzzling holiday lights for one new energy efficient LED set. Quantities are limited and will

City Breaks Ground on New Community Center (Continued from page 7) us, and the community.” The ceremony concluded with elected officials, residents, and community partners lifting shovels and commencing the breaking of ground and the beginning of the City’s new Community Center. As the photon snapped, the group chanted a loud INGLEWOOD, to solidify that we’re not just on the move, but we’re moving together.

be handed out on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. The exchange will be held from 9am-5pm, 20285 S. Western Ave., Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90501. Ongoing Counseling for Anxiety, Depression Get free help for anxiety, depression, stress and anger. Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve life-coping skills. This worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1937, holds weekly meetings every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at SHARE! 6666 Green Valley Circle, north of Centinela Ave. (2nd building on the right). Call 310-322-6411 for more information, or visit www. lowselfhelpsystems.org. A donation is requested but not required.

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ISADORE HALL FOR STATE SENATE ON DECEMBER 9TH!

“As a local and state lawmaker, Isadore Hall has demonstrated tremendous leadership, fighting to create jobs, spur economic development, and improve our schools. I am proud to endorse Isadore Hall for State Senate.” —Governor Jerry Brown “As California’s Attorney General, I know how important it is to have leaders in the legislature who prioritize combating crime and enhancing public safety. That’s why I’m pleased to give my strong support to Isadore Hall for State Senate. As a reserve Deputy Sheriff and State Assemblyman, Isadore has always put public safety first.” —California Attorney General Kamala Harris “I am proud to endorse Isadore Hall for State Senate. His record, from protecting entertainment jobs, to investing more in education and after-school programs, to creating more affordable housing, to increasing access to healthcare, speaks for itself. I’m confident he will make an extraordinary Senator.” —Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti “Isadore Hall exemplifies the kind of common-sense leadership that we need fighting for us in the State Senate. I know he’ll make Inglewood residents proud as our next State Senator.” —Inglewood Mayor James Butts

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