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Secret Service Director Steps Down By Veronica Mackey
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ews that political pundits had expected came Wednesday when Secret Service Director Julia Pierson officially resigned from her post. Pierson was the sole witness at the Congressional Oversight Hearing about security breaches. Homeland Security Director Jeh Johnson announced the resignation in a statement. He also announced that the Department of Homeland Security would take over an internal inquiry of the Secret Service and that he Omar Gonzalez running across the White House lawn. would appoint of a new panel to review security at Appointed by President ran across the lawn and gal firearms. Police found the White House. Barack Obama in March managed to get inside a map of the interior of 2013, Pierson is the first within a few feet of the the White House with the female to head the Secret Obama’s residence before president’s living quarters Service. anyone stopped him. The clearly marked. The SeThe series of breaches, man was armed with a cret Service was notified failures, and mishaps have knife and had 800 rounds of the arrest, but there was plagued the president’s top of ammunition in his SUV. no further investigation. personal security team since It was later discovered that In 2011, seven shots he took office. The goofs an off-duty guard—not a were fired at the Obama’s have been very public, pain- Secret Service agent—was residence. It took 5 days ful and embarrassing. responsible for bringing for the Secret Service to Most recently, Omar Gonzalez down. apprehend the suspect Gonzalez, an Iraq Army Gonzalez was also ar- even though there were vet jumped the fence sur- rested in July by police in agents stationed near the Julia Pierson (Continued on page 11) rounding the White House, Virginia for carrying ille-
Can All This Loud Noise Be A Good Thing?
On The Inside:
By Thomas Bunn
• News • Community • Entertainment • Health • Real Estate • Business
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onking horns, roaring planes, jackhammers, chainsaws, reverse alarms, chatter from street workers, and adolescents playing as they walk home from school. These are the sounds that permeate through the window of (Continued on page 10)
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CDC and Texas Health Department Confirm First Ebola Case Diagnosed in the U.S.
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he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed Tuesday, through laboratory tests, the first case of Ebola to be diagnosed in the United States in a person who had traveled to Dallas, Texas from Liberia. The patient did not have symptoms when leaving West Africa, but developed symptoms approximately four days after arriving in the U.S. on Sept. 20.
Dr. Tom Frieden CDC Director The person fell ill on Sept. 24 and sought medical care at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas on Sept. 26. After developing symptoms consistent with Ebola, he was admitted to the hospital on Sept. 28. Based on the person’s travel history and symptoms, CDC recommended testing for Ebola. The medical facility isolated the patient and sent specimens for testing at CDC and at a Texas lab participating in the CDC’s Laboratory Response Network. CDC and the Texas Health Department reported the laboratory test results to the medical center to inform the patient. A CDC (Continued on page 10)
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4th Friday Food Trucks and the Fox By Anne Cheek La Rose
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was sitting next to the Inglewood Fox Theatre at the 4th Friday Food Trucks event on Market Street on September 26. The cool night air was enjoyable with a hint of crispness and a breeze— Fall is officially here. People were standing in lines at all of the 13 food trucks present. The perennial favorite truck is Roll’n Lobster. This was the second of 3 events in 2014. According to Teresa Quintanar, Recreation Superintendent for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Library Services, these are annual events for each August, September, and October. Both the public and the food trucks call this event a success. Ms. Quintanar told me there are 15-20 truck inquiries each month. It seems everyone wants a place at the Food Truck events on our Market Street. Each month, 12-14 trucks are brought in. Great care is taken to be sure there are no duplicates, so there will be no truck-to-truck competition. September’s offerings included: Roll’n Lobster; What the Funnel; India Jones— East Indian (many of us were quite taken with the butter chicken curry, not at all spicy and very delish); Sista Soul —Southern Cooking; and a variety of other choices. Each month there are a couple of sweet treats trucks. This time it
Anne Cheek La Rose was Sweet Arlene’s. Not only were folks eating their cupcakes at the food fest, but I saw plenty of bags for take home. Though I have no confirmation, I see the added bonus of the Food Trucks events as getting people back into the habit of going to Market Street. For several years now, the block between Regent and Queen Streets has had very few businesses. It is not a block one comes to for shopping, but rather a block folks use to get somewhere else. All that will soon be changing. You may be aware that the City is talking with developers to re-imagine and revitalize Market Street with the coming of the MTA Light Rail Crenshaw-LAX line that is planned to be operational in 2019. I loved watching the throng
of people, young, old, and inbetween stroll Market eating, chatting, and movin ‘n’ groovin to the tunes KJLH was spinning. They also brought some hot local talent to the microphone to wow the crowd. I was manning the Inglewood Historic Preservation Alliance (IHPA) table. Several people stopped by to see what is going on with the Fox Theatre and to learn when it will open again. Even Peter Crest, owner of Roll’n Lobster, stepped out of his truck and said to both Ms Quintanar and IHPA that he’d like to have a restaurant on Market Street, but not until the Fox is re-opened. For the past five years, IHPA has been working to raise awareness about the Fox and to find a buyer. They were successful in having the Inglewood Fox Theatre included on the National Register of Historic Places in January 2013. 4th Friday Food Trucks is the brainchild of conversations between Ms Quintanar and “PeeWee” (Dameon Mijares), the Promotions Coordinator for Radio FREE 102.3 KJLH. Mark your calendar and come out for the October Food Trucks on Friday, October 24, 4-9PM and enjoy some great food and great music. There will also be information tables. Stop by the IHPA table and say ‘hi.’ See you there.
This Just In…Breaking News at Press Time Grand Jury Being Investigated for Misconduct in Ferguson Police Case The St. Louis County prosecutor’s office is investigating reports of misconduct on the grand jury that will decide whether Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson should be indicted for shooting Michael Brown, the Washington Post reported.
“We are looking into the matter,” Magee said. He confirmed to the Post that the prosecutor’s office saw a tweet from activist Shaun King with a screenshot of a tweet by a juror’s friend. Source: TalkingPointsMemo.com
Michael Dunn Found Guilty in Shooting Death of Jordan Davis Jurors found Michael Dunn guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday in the 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Jordan Davis. Dunn’s parents were in the courtroom for the verdict. Davis’ parents, Ron Davis and Lucia MacBath, both let out a quiet gasp Michael Brown upon hearing the jury forewomEd Magee, the spokesman for an’s words and then hung their county prosecutor Robert Mc- heads and cried. Culloch told the Post that “TwitDunn did not appear to have an ter users” on Wednesday morning immediate reaction, but later, he claimed that one of the jurors dis- turned around and somberly shook cussed the case with a friend. his head toward his father.
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Jordan Davis Dunn, 47, was charged with murder after shooting into an SUV full of teenagers at a Jacksonville, Florida, gas station following a squabble over the music emanating from the teens’ vehicle. Outside the courtroom, Davis’ mother expressed her gratitude for a verdict she said represented justice not only for her son but for “Trayvon (Martin) and for all the nameless faces and children and people that will never have a voice.” Source: CNN
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For the Record: An Unsung Hero By Mark F. Weinberg
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lmost certainly you have occasionally thought about police, fire and public works personnel. When arresting dangerous suspects, putting out fires or repairing critical infrastructure their actions grab our attention and demand our respect and gratitude. Rightfully so. It is much less likely that you have paused to consider either the role or the contributions of a City Clerk. That is regrettable because, though far less glamorous or newsworthy, the responsibilities and duties of the City Clerk represent the cornerstone of a free, open and democratic society. And, that’s not exactly small potatoes. Along with the tax collector, the municipal clerk is the oldest of public servants, dating back to 13th century England. The City Clerk administers Federal, State and local procedures to conduct local government elections. The Clerk also serves as key staff for City Council meetings by preparing the legislative Agenda, complying with noticing requirements, and taking the official minutes of the proceedings “for the record.” The City Clerk is the custodian of the public record. This includes not only the indexing of the Minutes, Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the legislative body, but the preservation and protection of a wide array of other records routinely produced while governing and admin-
istering a municipality. Perhaps, most importantly, the City Clerk facilitates an open and transparent government by ensuring unfettered access to public records. My wife’s grandfather meticulously recorded the family’s ancestry and milestones. He observed that “knowing where you came from and understanding one’s history is a prerequisite to charting a future path. It is what makes us uniquely human.” City clerks perform this crucial role for us in a community context in an era where information is central and communication is essential. Quite simply, they are historians. Professor William Bennett Munro noted, “No other office in municipal service has so many contacts. It serves the Mayor, the City Council, the City Manager, and all administrative departments, without exception. All of them call upon it, almost daily, for some service or information. Its work is not spectacular, but it demands versatility, alertness, accuracy, and no end of patience. The public does not realize how many loose ends of city administration this office pulls together.” It is not hyperbole to sug-
Midterm Elections 2010 Serious Wake Up Call to Voters in 2014
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By Barbara Hobbs
he 2010 Midterm Elections were a serious wake-up call, which will hopefully remind the American people to go to the polls to vote in the Midterm Elections on November 4, 2014. It should also remind voters that ever since Democrats lost the House 4 years ago, “the Republican Party has been obstructing justice,” according to a prominent democratic leader (democrats.senate.gov/2012/9/21). Cutting to the chase, statistics show that “the groups with the biggest declines in turnouts between 2008 and 2010 were voters younger than 30; down nearly 35 percentage points each; and single women down 26 points (democrats.senate.gov/2012/9/21).” These studies may also demonstrate that a number of college students tended to stay home on Nov. 2, 2010, Midterm Election Day. Interestingly enough, “Gallup 2010 findings show that 50% of the American people had lost confidence in Congress. That percentage was up from 36% in 2009 (www.wsj.com).”
Barbara Hobbs Now voters-at-large can have a birds-eye view as to why the Democratic Party lost the House to the Republican Party in the 2010 Midterm Elections. Nevertheless, from a public relations view, it is not too late for the Democratic Party to treat problems as opportunities. Persuade many more American people to go to the polls and vote in the 2014 Midterm Election, November 4, 2014! Barbara Hobbs is a long time (Continued on page 11)
gest that without the City Clerk, order in City Hall would be abandoned and chaos would reign. Less than one in three California City Clerks are elected (the others are appointed) which is the case in Inglewood where the Clerk along with the Mayor and the Treasurer are the only officials elected citywide. Yvonne Horton has served with distinction as our City Clerk since 2003. She is
distinguished not only as a person of character and integrity who is eminently well qualified to hold her post, but also by the fact that she has directly conducted, or coordinated with the County, an unprecedented 24 local regular and special elections in just 11 years. With a capable staff of up to eight (and dozens more during elections), City Clerk Horton juggles a challenging workload that includes handling hundreds of thousands of document pages, recording over 500
agreements and responding to over 300 Public Record requests annually. She provides necessary leadership in the Clerk’s office by advocating increased public education and transparency, improving internal document control, enhancing voter registration and more efficiently publishing and distributing City ordinances. If it sounds like I have a deep appreciation for City Clerks and that I am an Yvonne Horton fan, I do and I am. The City Clerk was elected in Spring 2003, within a month or two following my becoming Inglewood City Manager. As part of a freshman class of newbies that included Council Members Eloy Morales and Ralph Franklin we all worked together closely and cultivated strong professional ties and warm friendships. Not bad company to keep, I must tell you. Inglewood is fortunate to still have them all as dedicated public servants. So, as November approaches and the City Clerk and her staff settle their sights on her 25th local election--this one for Mayor—be sure to exercise your cherished right to vote. And, when you do, take a brief moment to contemplate the sacred process and the unsung heroes who help make it all possible.
Dec. 9th Set for Special Election in 35th District
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ov. Jerry Brown has called a special election to fill a vacancy, caused when state Sen. Roderick Wright resigned on Sept. 22, 2014. Wright will face a 90-day jail sentence for lying about where he lived. The special primary election for the 35th Senate District will be held Dec. 9. If no candidate wins 50% of the vote plus one, a runoff election will be held Feb. 10. Three candidates have already emerged for the contest: Assemblyman Isadore Hall III (DCompton), Assemblyman Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) and perennial runner-up candidate Merv Evans, a Democrat who received 27% of the vote in his last challenge to Bradford. The election will allow the winner to serve the remaining two years of Wright’s four-year term, which was interrupted when a jury found him guilty of eight felonies including perjury and voter
Roderick Wright fraud for lying about living in the district in Inglewood when he was really residing in an upscale neighborhood of Baldwin Hills. The district includes the communities of Inglewood, Carson, Compton, West Compton, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Lennox, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Pedro, Torrance, West Carson, Watts, Willowbrook and Wilmington. Source: Los Angeles Times
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Eye on the City
Work Hard, Play Hard By Veronica Mackey
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representative from the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Work Program applauded the City of Inglewood Tuesday for its impressive efforts to save energy and to encourage residents to do the same. With the holidays right around the corner, Inglewood residents are reminded that the SBCCOG will exchange their old holiday lights for the new lower wattage ones for free. SBCCOG recently won a $100 million grant to develop an action plan for saving energy, which will be complete in the next two years. The council approved an increase in the per diem rate from $64 to $71 for conducting City business, as established by the U.S. General Services Administration, while maintaining the current mileage rate of 56.0 cents per mile. Council members also approved an amendment
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to an agreement for public art consulting services; a civil rights compliance plan for the City’s Senior Transportation Program; extension of a contract to provide meals for the Inglewood Senior Nutrition Program through September 30, 2015; and a two-year renewable agreement with a paint company.
A public hearing was set for October 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to consider granting a franchise to Crimson California Pipeline LP, to operate and maintain a crude oil transmission pipeline in the City of Inglewood. What drew the most comment was a staff recommendation to terminate 127,839 delinquent parking
citations, with fines and penalty fees valued at $14,462,422, as of June 16, 2009. “We shouldn’t have tickets on the books for half a decade. That is way too long!” Ray Davis said. “We shouldn’t have folks just getting tickets and blowing the town off.” “If you had that as a receivable and we are not going to receive it, what are you going to do to make up for it? I am concerned we are just now bringing it up,” said Diane Sombrano. Mayor James Butts explained: “These are tickets that were not filled out right. Some of the license plate information was missing. They are non-collectable. “It is not money that the City has banked on. They are invalid. They’re not tickets. To say we are missing $14,000,000 is inaccurate (Continued on page 5)
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Listen to the Young Voices
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oshua Apparicio is an articulate and ambitious 9 year-old. He’s a boy on a mission. He works hard, plays by the rules, excels academically and even makes the rounds as a public speaker. Recognized as a rising leader, Joshua was recently invited to attend a youth leadership conference in Washington DC. There’s just one problem: He doesn’t have the money. Not content to rely solely on the usual methods like bake sales or car washes, Joshua took his fundraising campaign straight to the people. Dressed in his Sunday best, Joshua made a public plea for support to fund his trip to Washington in May 2015, like a young Barack Obama. “I am here to ask for sponsorship as an investment in my future,” he told Mayor James Butts and the Inglewood City Council Tuesday night. My mom is unable to pay for this trip because she lost her job. Thank you for
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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly to the podium at council meetings to express their views, ask questions and share information with the public. From elementary school-aged children to those in college, the youth of Inglewood are making all of us proud, daring to step up when so many older people shy away from saying anything at all. They are practicing their democratic right to free speech. These are the future leaders who will
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your kind consideration in advance,” he said. Currently in the 5th grade at Cowan Avenue Elementary Magnet School in Westchester, Joshua’s winning speeches and poetry are aimed at encouraging his generation to dream big. “I think encouraging students now at such a young age is a perfect time,” he wrote in a letter. Joshua added that he believes the trip to Washington will encourage him to “start thinking outside the box and prepare me for my leadership role for my future.” So the countdown begins. Joshua needs to raise $4,840. Inglewood Today will be among the first to give a donation. More young people are coming
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one day run American cities. What an honor for adults to say we helped support them! Joshua’s coming up to the podium says a lot about his level of confidence and belief in himself. It also says something about Inglewood. It tells me that there is an atmosphere of acceptance in City Hall, that anyone can approach the dais, regardless of age, and be taken seriously. Council members assured the young man that he had their support. To Joshua and any other young person with a dream, I encourage you to keep showing up, keep sharing your vision, and speaking your mind. This is how leaders are born, and how the world is made better, one voice at a time.
Just Saying... You can’t see the finish line focusing on the past. Yvonne Horton
Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) because they cannot be collected. Why not wipe them out instead of spend money trying to collect on them year after year after year?” “The way I see it, is you’re cleaning house,” Willie Agee said. Councilman Eloy Morales commented on complaints from residents about parking enforcement, even when the parking tickets are justified. “I am getting so many calls from the fact that we are actually enforcing parking. I’ll say, ‘Did you block that driveway?’ and they’ll say, ‘Yes, but I’ve been doing it for years.’” The economy is looking up, said City Treasurer Wanda Brown. Foreclosures are down 34 percent from a year ago. Consumer pricing and durable goods are all up, she said. A man announced the next meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will take place on Oct. 20 at 10am in City Hall, Community Room A. A 9 year-old boy made a huge impression on the council and everyone else. Joshua Apparicio asked the mayor, councilmembers and public for financial assistance to attend a conference in Washington DC next year. Joshua is a 5th grader who already has a public speaking career, and has been invited because of his leadership ability and academic excellence. His mother has lost her job, and is unable to pay his expenses. “Joshua, I know you’re going to get the money because we believe in you. You’ll get to Washington. I just
hope they’re ready for you,” Councilman Alex Padilla said. Councilman George Dotson gave an update about the future of Warren Lane School, which has been closed. According to Dotson, the site will be turned into a school for special needs students. He also reminded residents that his office is open if they need to talk. “A lot of times some of these questions can be answered before we come to the meeting on Tuesdays,” he said. Councilman Ralph Franklin gave a shout-out to Pablo Novelo, an 81 year-old resident in District 4 who has worked for years to help curb prostitution. Franklin and Morales honored Novelo recently along with The Alliance Group. He has been recognized in the City of Inglewood for his work with the police department on prostitution and gang activity. “He has been instrumental for the past several decades.” Franklin said. Novelo has campaigned actively along Century Blvd., putting up signs in businesses that read, “Prostitution is not welcome here.” Folks were still savoring the memory of the District 2 Picnic, which took place at North Park last weekend. Photos of the event flashed on the new TV monitors. City Clerk Yvonne Horton gave Councilman Alex Padilla two thumbs up for hosting the event. “The thing I like the most is the way people are coming together in the city of Inglewood,” she told the council. “Keep up the good work and keep your chins up.” (Continued on page 8)
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Picnic in the Park
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The City of Inglewood & Centinela Hospital Medical Center invites you to participate in a
Citywide Yard Sale & Health Fair October 18, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hollywood Park Race Track Parking Lot Gate 8
Free Admission
orth Park in Inglewood was the place to be on September 28th. Billed as the District 2 Picnic, folks from all over Inglewood and beyond gathered for an old fashioned day in park, to “break bread” and reconnect with friends. Folks could not get enough of the gourmet hot dogs and kids could not stop smiling. Hosted by District 2 Councilman Alex Padilla, the picnic brought together residents, council members, and even staff who came on their day off. “It was awesome, just awesome,” said City Clerk Yvonne Horton.
Clean out closets of unwanted treasures and earn some cash! Or come down to browse and maybe purchase a treasure that’s new to you! A non-prot DONATION CENTER & DOCUMENT SHREDDING service will be on site. Shredding services are for Inglewood Residents ONLY. ID is required.
Booths are available to Inglewood residents ONLY. Proof of residency and a
$35 registration fee is required, Residents can register at the Public Works Department, 3rd floor in City Hall.
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Venta de Garage de Toda La Ciudad y el Feria de Salud Octubre 18, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Limpiar armarios de tesoros no deseados y ganar algo de dinero! ¿O bajan a vengan y tal vez comprar un tesoro que es nuevo para ustedes! Tendremos un Centro de Donaciones y servicio de Dsetruccions de Documentos en el evento. Esto servicios son SOLO para Los Residentes de Inglewood Identicacion es requiried.
Las cabinas están disponibles SÓLO para residentes de Inglewood. Se requiere prueba de residencia y una cuota de inscripción de $35. Los residentes pueden inscribirse en el Departamento de obras públicas, 3er piso en pasillo de ciudad.
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He a lt h & F i t n e s s
As Insurers End Coverage for Compounded Drugs, Patients Struggle
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t’s a David-vs.-Goliath dispute, and millions of patients are caught in the middle—perhaps even unaware they’re about to lose coverage for the compounded medications they need for their conditions. At issue are the customized medications pharmacists prepare for patients who can’t metabolize or tolerate commercial drugs. Compounded medicines often are the only option for doctors treating certain children and seniors, patients coping with the pain of cancer and diabetes, and those with liver or kidney diseases. In one corner: powerful insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) hell-bent on saving money by eliminating or cutting coverage of those medications. In the other corner, fighting to reverse their moves: a coalition of patients, physicians, pharmacists and pro-patient groups like the Veterans Advocacy Group of America, the Kidney Cancer Association and the Arthritis Foundation. “This is about shifting costs to
Eye on the City (Continued from page 5) Morales also chimed in about the picnic. “Councilman Padilla did a
patients,” says Jay McEniry, executive director of Patients and Physicians for Rx Access (saverxaccess. org). “Physicians are being placed in the impossible position of either prescribing a compounded medication the patient needs but can’t afford, or prescribing a less effective treatment because it may be covered by the patient’s insurance.” The list of “Goliaths” who’ve announced or already implemented such cutbacks now includes United
Healthcare/Optum Rx, Catamaran, CVS/Caremark, Harvard Pilgrim and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in several states. But the coalition’s immediate wrath is directed at the nation’s largest PBM: Express Scripts, which in September is slated to stop covering 1,000 drug ingredients commonly found in compounded medications —effectively “eliminating an entire class of medications,” says McEniry. Express Scripts and others ar-
“There were folks from all over the great job…There must have been 20 staff members out there. It’s a day city, and folks from the Los Angeles where they could do whatever they area. People have given me kudos, want and they chose to come there.” but the kudos go to the crew that helped me out, the staff and commissioners,” Councilman Padilla said. Folks are still getting used to having their time cut from 3 minutes to 1 minute for general comments. Many don’t like it. “The public has more time to speak than the council does,” Mayor Butts said. “People seldom talk about city business. It’s an attempt to fill up 3 minutes with some sort of speech.” The public now has a total of 4 minutes to speak—3 minutes at the start of the meeting to address consent calendar items and another minute at the end to discuss whatever they want. The council has 3 minutes to give their closing remarks. In his closing, the mayor addressed a few public concerns: “(Warren Lane School) is property of the school district. The church wants to buy it, but the school district is not selling it. The Hollywood Park Casino movement—the casino will front Century Blvd., somewhere east of Prairie. On November 4, Inglewood voters will decide the next mayor and governor, as well as other key state races and propositions. There is still time to register to vote before the October 20 deadline. For more information, visit www.registertovote.ca.gov. Registration applications are also available at most post offices, libraries, city and county government offices.
gue that commercial drugs can do the job just as well for less money. But try telling that to patients like Linda Sauer. The Dwight, Illinois, woman relies on her doctor-prescribed compounded medications for relief from several painful and debilitating conditions, and is outraged that Express Scripts’ decision leaves her no choice but to pay for them out of pocket. “They’re denying me access to medicines that work better than the mass-produced drugs I’ve tried,” she says. “It will cost me and others hundreds of dollars per month.” Sauer at least has read the advisory notice from Express Scripts, which the coalition claims gives “misleading reasons” for targeting what it calls “essential medicines” whose ingredients are purchased from FDA-regulated suppliers. But what of patients who didn’t? Sadly, they’re in for a shock the next time they try to fill a prescription. Source: NewsUSA
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ith temperatures expected to rise again this week, here are some tips from Southern California Edison on conserving energy:
• Using electric fans instead of air conditioning when practical. • Turning off unused appliances and equipment.
• Setting air conditioning thermostats to 78 degrees or higher.
• Avoiding air-conditioner use when evaporative coolers or humidifiers are running. • Avoiding operating energy-intensive appliances late morning through the evening hours.
• Limiting how often you open your refrigerator door.
• Using the microwave instead of the stove and oven. Not only does it use less energy, the microwave won’t inadvertently heat your home like a stove or oven would. For more energy-conserving tips and programs, including the Save Power Day program, visit http:// on.sce.com/tips.
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Union Bank Names Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
UFG Union Bank, N.A. has announced that Managing Director Julius Robinson has been named Head of Corporate Social Responsibility for the Americas. Robinson reports to Tim Wennes, West Coast President and Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Markets. Based in San Francisco, Robinson has managed Union Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities on the West Coast. In this expanded role, he assumes responsibility for company-wide CSR strategy and programs in the United States, Latin America and Canada, including charitable giving, community outreach, environmental stewardship, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) compliance and investment, and supplier diversity. Robinson also oversees the bank’s government relations activities and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation, the nonprofit entity that acts as the agent for the bank’s charitable contributions. “Our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility is a core value that helps guide our daily business practices and long-term strate-
Julius Robinson gic decisions,” said Wennes. “Our broad-based CSR programs foster socio-cultural equity and diversity, promote financial prosperity for present and future generations, and conserve our natural resources, resulting in measurable positive impacts in the diverse communities we serve.” In 2013, Union Bank CSR community investments included $7.7 billion in loans and activities recognized by the Community Reinvestment Act; $13 million in phil-
anthropic donations through the Union Bank Foundation; 78,000 employee volunteer service hours, and the equivalent of $2.9 million in employee pro bono service on nonprofit leadership boards. “These ongoing investments continue to differentiate our bank as a highly responsible and trusted financial institution,” said Wennes, “and our strong reputation is an important cornerstone in building the long-term relationships that fuel our growth. We are very proud of our accomplishments and look forward to this opportunity to expand our vision and programs, forging new partnerships that will continue to bring about the positive changes that help build strong, healthy communities.” Robinson has more than 37 years of banking industry experience. He joined Union Bank in 1986 and has held a variety of increasingly responsible roles. He is well known and respected for his community involvement. Earlier this year, Robinson received congressional recognition for his work in the field of corporate social responsibility and his dedication to the Filipino-Amer-
ican community. He is chairman of Operation HOPE’s Northwest Board of Directors and the Alliant International University Board of Trustees. He is also on the boards of Students Rising Above, the Museum of African Diaspora (MoAD), Bay Area Black United Fund, and the Oakland Education Fund. Robinson recently received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from Educating Young Minds; the Corporate Philanthropy Achievement Award from the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation; and the Community Leadership Award from the California Journal for Filipino Americans. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and economics from the United States International University, and completed the post-graduate program with Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington, Seattle. In addition, he holds a Certificate of Practice in Corporate Community Involvement from Boston College Carroll School of Management.
Why I Love Amazon.com But Won’t Buy Its Stock By Vitaliy N. Katsenelson, CFA
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ince we got Amazon Prime, I’ve been hooked on shopping on Amazon.com . I have bought things there that I never thought I would. We just bought a bunk bed for the kids. I read all the positive and, most important, the negative reviews. The bed was delivered to my door, and I did not have to pay for shipping. If I had bought it at Ikea, I would have had to either pay for delivery or load and unload boxes into and out of our minivan. But what is amazing about Amazon is how easy it is to deal with them and return things that don’t work out. A few weeks ago we bought a foam mattress. It was vacuumsealed, so when we opened it and removed the plastic it expanded to double the size of the original packaging. However, the mattress had an unpleasant smell that had not gone away after a week of airing. So I had a mattress that I couldn’t stuff back in the original box to return. I went on Amazon’s website—I didn’t even bother calling them but hit the “chat” button. Ten minutes later my problem was solved. A service truck (not UPS or FedEx) would pick up my mat-
tress as is, without the original packaging, and it would not cost me a dime. My wife was not very happy with me for buying this mattress and having to return it. But I reminded her to just imagine how much money and time we’d have wasted if we’d bought at a traditional retailer—we would have had to pay for delivery (a cost we wouldn’t recoup) and then pay again for delivery back to the store. Amazon Prime is an ingenious idea. For a bit less than $100 a year, I receive free shipping on any item—no limits or constraints. This also buys my loyalty to Amazon. (Yes, my loyalty is that cheap!) I don’t even think about checking prices with other retailers—I know that with them I won’t get free shipping (both ways), incredible selection, the reviews of other buyers, absolutely pain-free customer service and competitive prices. Also, Amazon already has my work and home addresses and my credit card information. So Amazon Prime has done something that you wouldn’t think is possible: It has created online loyalty.
Vitaliy N. Katsenelson This new loyalty presents me, as an investor, with an interesting dilemma: What do I do about Amazon’s stock? Answer: absolutely nothing. It is incredibly difficult to value Amazon shares. Today they trade at 90 times next year’s earnings. I can definitely see how Amazon’s sales will grow over time, but because the company is not focused on making money, I have no idea whether that bright future is already priced in or not. Investors are forgiving Amazon for not making money today because at some point it will start to. It will stop investing in new product categories, it will raise its prices, and customers will be forgiving. So they may
have a workable strategy. But here is what I have learned over the years. You don’t have to own all the great companies. You can just enjoy their products and services until they stumble. They always do. Wall Street love affairs are like Hollywood marriages; they’re not forever. Look at Apple. I have always loved their products (I have owned every single iPhone), but I waited until I could buy the stock on my own terms, when I could value it and have a margin of safety. The same applies to electric car–maker Tesla Motors. My next car will probably come from them, but I’ll wait patiently for Tesla’s stock to become reacquainted with the concept of gravity. Vitaliy N. Katsenelson, CFA is Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates in Denver, Colo. He is the author of The Little Book of Sideways Markets (Wiley, December 2010). To receive Vitaliy’s future articles by email or read his articles, visit https://go.madmimi.com.
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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF INGLEWOOD OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Inglewood, California will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers, 9th Floor, City Hall, One West Manchester Boulevard on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at 7:00 PM, to consider the approval of a Franchise Ordinance granting Crimson Pipeline, LLC the right to operate an Underground Oil Transmission pipeline in the City of Inglewood for a ten (10) year period. All interested persons may appear before the Inglewood City Council at said meeting to be heard regarding this matter.
Can All This Noise Be A Good Thing? (Continued from page 1) my small office. Are they annoying? When attempting to focus because you’re a day behind on an important deadline, it can be. I recently closed my window, jumped in the car, to see what all this noise is about. Traffic piles up on the Northeast side of Crenshaw Blvd at 102nd Street as contractors are making major improvements to a street that’s been heavily criticized in the past years for being a car killer. The project has streets compromised until November and residents in the adjacent apartments have been slightly inconvenienced with parking. Jackhammers rattle and pummel the old concrete as bulldozers roll in and scoop large chunks of asphalt and dirt to be placed in the bed of dump trucks. Chainsaws gnaw away at trees decorating the exterior and interior of Hollywood Park Casino as construction workers demolish the site for a future facelift. The alarms of trucks backing up and moving forward into opposite lanes causing heavy traffic buildup on Century Blvd is the byproduct of teams of contractors making major improvements on Century Blvd.
Chatter of The Gas Company workers digging out a nearly 6-foot ditch in the middle of Century Blvd at Yukon and adolescent banter of Morningside High School students as they walk home from school also contribute to the city’s ambiance. As I pulled back into my driveway, I realized that, yea, our city may be noisy, our streets may be filled with cars stuck in traffic travelling to their destinations, but from the contractors working on maintenance deprived streets, the renovation of a historic landmark, the roaring planes, to the chatter of young people after a long day of school, I’m inclined to look at the noise as a rather positive thing. The city is moving. Its alive, its happening, things are getting done, students are learning, Inglewood residents are at work, our city is following through on its promises of enhancing the residential quality of life within the community, economic vitality of its businesses, and entertainment for the folks who want to come and visit. If that requires a little extra background noise, then I’ll just head down to the 99 Cent store and pick up a twin pack cotton balls. Carry on.
First Ebola Case Diagnosed in the U.S. (Continued from page 1) team is being dispatched to Dallas to assist with the investigation. “Ebola can be scary. But there’s all the difference in the world between the U.S. and parts of Africa where Ebola is spreading. The United States has a strong health care system and public health professionals who will make sure this case does not threaten our communities,” said CDC Director, Dr. Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. “While it is not impossible that there could be additional cases associated with this patient in the coming weeks, I have no doubt that we will contain this.” The ill person did not exhibit symptoms of Ebola during the flights from West Africa and CDC does not recommend that people on the same commercial airline flights undergo monitoring, as Ebola is contagious only if the person is experiencing active symptoms. The person reported developing symptoms several days after the return flight. Anyone concerned about possible exposure may call CDCInfo at 800-CDC-INFO for more information. CDC recognizes that even a single case of Ebola diagnosed in the United States raises concerns. Knowing the possibility exists, medical and public health professionals across the country have been preparing to respond. CDC and public health officials in Texas are taking precautions to identify people who have had close personal contact with the ill person, and health care professionals have been reminded to use meticulous infection control at
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Recovery from Ebola depends on the patient’s immune response. People who recover from Ebola infection develop antibodies that last for at least 10 years. It is not known how to stop Ebola’s further spread: thorough case finding, isolation of ill people, contacting people exposed to the ill person, and further isolation of contacts if they develop symptoms. The U.S. public health and medical systems have had prior experience with sporadic cases of diseases such as Ebola. In the past decade, the United States had 5 imported cases of viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) diseases similar to Ebola (1 Marburg, 4 Lassa). None resulted in any transmission in the United States. CDC has been anticipating and preparing for a case of Ebola in the United States. It has been: • Enhancing surveillance and laboratory testing capacity in states to detect cases
about reporting ill travelers to CDC • Disseminating up-to-date information to the general public, international travelers, and public health partners The data health officials have seen in the past few decades since Ebola was discovered indicate that it is not spread through casual contact or through the air. Ebola is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids of a sick person or exposure to objects such as needles that have been contaminated. The illness has an average 8-10 day incubation period (although it ranges from 2 to 21 days); CDC recommends monitoring exposed people for symptoms a complete 21 days. People are not contagious after exposure unless they develop symptoms. More information is available at www.cdc.gov/ebola.
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Bell Gardens Mayor Shot and Killed by Wife
ell Gardens Mayor Daniel sheriff’s officials said. Crespo was shot and killed by While father and son were fighthis wife, Levette on Tuesday. ing, Levette Crespo got a gun and The couple was apparently argu- shot her husband, said Sheriff’s ing over money. Department spokeswoman Nicole William Crespo Nishida. told KTLA that he Daniel Crespo, spoke to his brother 45, died on the way before the shooting, to a hospital from and said the mayor multiple gunshot told him, “She’s over wounds. The couhere fighting that ple’s son was also I spend too much hospitalized for inmoney.” juries to his face, Authorities said which occurred the couple had been during the struggle. arguing in their masLevette Crespo, ter bedroom about 43, was detained Daniel Crespo 2:30 p.m. at his home for questioning and in the Vinas la Campana condo- released late Tuesday. Her son was minium complex in the 6300 block also questioned by authorities. of Gage Avenue in Bell Gardens. Crespo was elected to the City The couple’s 19-year-old son, Council in 2001. Aside from his Daniel Crespo Jr., tried to inter- duties as mayor, he worked as a vene, but the argument escalated Los Angeles County probation ofinto a physical fight between fa- ficer for more than a decade, acther and son, Los Angeles County cording to the city.
Secret Service Director Steps Down (Continued from page 1) site where the shots were fired. It took a housekeeper to discover pieces of broken glass and concrete in the bedroom before the Secret Service took action. The first time the public became aware of White House intruders under the Obama Administration was in 2009 when an uninvited couple showed up at a state dinner, posing for pictures with Vice President Joe Biden and former White House Chiefof-Staff Rahm Emanuel. On multiple occasions, agents have been found letting their guard down when they were supposed to be guarding the president, getting intoxicated and carrying on with prostitutes. For every breach that has been reported, there are bound to be others that the agency has kept quiet. But now, agents are leaking information to the press to draw attention to the dysfunction. “I think what motivates a lot of the sources who have talked to us at The Washington Post is they know how great the service has been in their lifetime, and they know what a sacred duty it is to protect the president,” said Carol Leonnig, a reporter who broke the story. She says there are good people in the agency that want to make it run better. There are a myriad of problems that need fixing, but most fall under these categories:
Low morale. There are reports that high-ranking officials in the agency are being pampered at the expense of those who rank at the bottom. Long hours and denial of overtime pay are adding to low morale. According to Pierson, the agency is understaffed by 550 agents due to cuts from sequestration. Members of the Oversight Committee who questioned Pierson, however, do not believe money is the major problem given the agency’s $1.6 billion-a-year budget. Break in protocol. Agents are either ignoring protocol or being told to take actions that oppose their training. When Gonzalez ran into the White House, the door was unlocked and the alarm was muted. Sound was turned off because White House staff complained to the agency about the noise. Security was breached at the expense of pleasing the workers. Severe decline in standards. Just a couple of months ago, the president was allowed to get into an elevator with an armed man who has a criminal record. Problems with the Secret Service run deep. But officials agree that changing leadership is the first step. “It had to happen,” Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, said of Pierson’s departure. “She lost the confidence of the men and women in the Secret Service. The situation was getting worse, not better.”
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D at e s i n Oc t o b e r October 11, 2014 District 1 Town Hall Meeting The District 1 Town Hall Meeting has been rescheduled from September 20, 2014. It will take place at the First Church of God Gymnasium, 9550 Crenshaw Blvd., from 10am until noon. You’ll hear from Mayor James Butts, City Treasurer Wanda Brown, Police Chief Mark Fronterotta, the Southern California Gas Company’s Mike Harriel, Southern California Edison’s Marvin Jackmon, and AT&Ts Donovan Green. A representative from the Shopoff Group will discuss future plans for the old Daniel Freeman Hospital site. Refreshments will be served. Stay informed about what is happening in your community. For further information, call (310) 412-8602 or email asmith@cityofinglewood.org.
sale and Health Fair Event from 7am until 3pm. The sale will be held at the Hollywood Park Racetrack Parking Lot, Gate 8 at Pincay. You can come and search for useful items to purchase or you can rent a booth and sell your unwanted property to make some extra cash. While you’re there, take advantage of the free document shredding and valuable health screenings. Free admission.
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 emotions and improve life-coping skills. This worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1937, holds weekly meetings every October 18, 2014 Monday at 6:00 p.m. at SHARE! Citywide Yard Sale and 6666 Green Valley Circle, north of Health Fair Centinela Ave., (2nd building on the The City of Inglewood, in col- right). Call 310-322-6411 or visit laboration with Centinela Hospital, www.lowselfhelpsystems.org. A dowill be sponsoring a citywide yard nation is requested but not required.
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Governor Signs Relief for Poor Families
overnor Jerry Brown today signed a bill designed to end a double-penalty imposed on low income families with children who skip school. Under current law, students and their families can be penalized when the student is not regularly attending school. Additionally, families enrolled in the CALWORKs program can have their aid reduced as a penalty for a child missing school, effectively penalizing the student and family twice for the same infraction. AB 2382, by Assembly Member Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), removes the CALWORKs penalty, while maintaining the requirements that children remain enrolled in school. “We have years of research that support the fact that poverty is a significant contributor to poor school attendance,” Bradford said.
“Assessing two financial penalties against a family for the same incident does not advance any positive goal or outcome.” Attorney General Kamala Harris recently released data supporting the idea that poverty contributes to California’s truancy rates for many reasons, including poor health, lack of transportation and instable housing. “I am pleased that the Governor has agreed with the Legislature and decided to give poor families a greater chance,” Bradford concluded. Assembly Member Steven Bradford represents the 62nd Assembly District, comprised of the cities of Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, and El Segundo, and the communities of North Gardena, Westchester, Venice, and Del Rey, and parts of Westmont and Park Mesa Heights, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Midterm Elections 2010 Serious Wake Up Call to Voters in 2014 (Continued from page 3) Inglewood resident and the author of Black America, 1956-1966 and Conquering Obstacles. She is also a freelance writer and supporter of child advocacy and women’s rights. Barbara has a B. A. Degree in Communication from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
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