Inglewood today news may 3rd, 2018

May 3, 2018

VOL. 31, No. 64

CINCO de MAYO 2018

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor

(email: francis_taylor@sbcglobal.net)

INGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL

ANNOUNCE DAY THREE LOS ANGELES RAMS AND LA CHARGERS DAY 3 DRAFT PICKS

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor, (email: francis_taylor@sbcglobal.net_

Angeles Stadium, which will serve as home field for both teams starting in 2020.

As part of the draft festivities, the Chargers and Rams celebrated together with a variety of local communities inviting youth football players as On Saturday, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, and the entire city well as local law enforcement and council, joined the Los Angeles fire department personnel. The Rams and the Los Angeles Char- young players joined the Los Angegers as they announced their Day 3, les Chargers 1st –Round Draft Pick rounds 4-6, of the NFL Draft at the Derwin James, on the podium to construction site for the new Los announce the Chargers pick.

Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s unanticipated victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Many unfamiliar Americans believe that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day. It is not. Mexican independence occurred 50 years before the Battle of Puebla and it is celebrated on September 16. The Battle of Puebla was unanticipated because the Mexican army won the battle even though their fighting By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor, (email: francis_taylor@sbcglobal.net) force was smaller and they were poorly equipped. of Americans on a weekly basis, Another fact that Americans should was found guilty understand before devouring tortilla on Thursday by chips, guacamole and margaritas, is that a jury in NorrisCinco de Mayo is a bigger deal in the town, PennsylvaUnited States than it is in Mexico. In nia, of drugging and sexually as3 saulting the former Temple University Women’s Basketball coach, Andrea Constand in 2004.

As he awaits sentencing at his home, Cosby is facing up to 10 years in prison for each of three counts of aggra Bill Cosby, or ‘America’s Dad’ as he vated assault. affectionately became known for his In addition to the possible 30 years role on “The Cosby Show,” where he of incarceration Cosby faces, he is also meted out wholesome pearls of wis- likely to be liable for considerable damdom, knowledge and advice to millions ages in civil lawsuits brought by many

As part of the Chargers ongoing commitment to youth sports, members of the youth tackle football COSTA MESA/NEWPORT CHARGERS, HUNTINGTON BEACH CHARGERS, IRVINE CHARGERS, AGOURA-OAK PARK CHARGERS, CARSON CHARGERS and INGLEWOOD CHARGERS will join the Chargers 2018 First Round draft pick to announce the team’s 4th Round selection (119th overall pick). The players will be wearing their jerseys holding their respective team’s helmets.

Announcing the first of three Rams 4th Round selections (111th overall pick) will be Mayor JAMES BUTTS, who is currently the 12th Mayor of the City of Inglewood.

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BILL COSBY: GUILTY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

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of the women who have filed assault or defamation charges against the 80-year old, disgraced comedian.

Constand is one of about 60 women who have accused Cosby of assaulting them, often using drugs to incapacitate them. The accusations go back decades but only Constand’s resulted in criminal charges. The other allegations were too old to prosecute.

At least 10 women have pending civil claims against Cosby in lawsuits filed in California and Massachusetts, carrying potentially hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in damages for him.

Women who brought civil cases against Cosby will only need to show the weight of evidence is on their side, a lower standard than in the criminal case in which prosecutors must prove claims beyond a reasonable doubt.

The defamation claims would be more difficult to prove than the sexual

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COMMUNITY

MONARCH BUTTERFLIES

PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER/ EDITOR Willie Brown VICE PRESIDENT Gloria Kennedy

Many years ago at my sister’s home in Los Feliz, we looked out the window to see the hedge on the side of her driveway alive with thousands, maybe millions, of Monarchs resting in their migration journey. We were transfixed in this once-in-alifetime moment. This past Sunday, I had the pleasure of learning about Monarch Butterflies and how to make our yards friendly to these beautiful creatures.

Like many animal, bird, and insect species in today’s world, Monarchs are threatened, having diminished 80% since 1996 according to the Nature Conservancy. That is more than a combined twothirds of the eastern US population and the western population. This is due to loss of overwinter area, migration routes, climate change, loss of food source, and predators.

Monarchs are found all across America and worldwide. So popular are they that no less than seven states claim the Monarch as their state insect: Alabama, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, Vermont, and West Virginia.

As individuals we can do our part to help the Monarch Butterfly population by planting milkweed. The butterflies lay their eggs on milkweed and they feed on the plant until they become butterflies.

Monarchs from disease that can live on this variety. This pruning promotes a healthier plant next season.

If you’re a gardener that wants to plant an eco-friendly garden, both of these milkweeds are for you. They are drought tolerant, grow in partial or full sun, do well in low or average water, and are perennials.

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Two varieties of milkweed that are common to Southern California; the Narrow-leaved Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) and Mexican Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica).

There are a couple of easy caveats concerning growing the Mexican Milkweed. First, California requires nurseries to treat all milkweed plants with a non-toxic larvicide to combat the Light Brown Apple Moth. The effects can last up to two weeks after application, so plant your milkweed. Second, the Mexican Milkweed needs to be cut back each December to protect

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Q: What is your reaction to the Bill Cosby guilty verdict for three counts of sexual assault?

MARY

CHARLES GYDEN

RONNY MEECHAM

A: It is shameful that Mr. Cosby, who had

A: Bill Cosby’s actions 20 or 30 years ago

A: I have mixed feelings about the con-

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been so revered by so many Americans, will see his legacy destroyed as a result of his actions.

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were probably similar to those of many other men during that period. We will never know if all of those women were willing participants or actual victims.

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viction. I think that during the period of Cosby’s dalliances, certain stimulants were used voluntarily and many women were willing to have relations with a celebrity.

MELLISSA Inglewood

A: I remember writing a book report

about Bill Cosby when I was in school.

At that time he offered weekly advice for families. His conviction for sex crimes is shameful.

Compiled by Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor, (email: francis_taylor@sbcglobal.net) The proposed $26.8-billion T-Mobile and Sprint merger would unseat AT&T as the second-biggest wireless provider, in terms of customers and revenue, and place them in striking distance of industry leader Verizon. Consumers may expect lower prices, more innovation and second-to-none network experience using 5G the next generation of ultra-fast wireless technology, for smartphones, internet-capable vehicles and other tech-

nologies.

White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson withdrew his nomination to serve as the Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs amid a number of allegations related to his past job performance. At the same time George Pompeo was affirmed as President Trumps second Secretary of State following his firing of North and South Korean leaders have vowed to push for an official end

to the 1950-53 war during their recent meeting on the border of the two countries with a demonstrable show of anticipated conciliation and mutual respect.

The Trump administration will continue sanctions until there is a commitment to full denuclearization. President Trump continues to support a face-to-face meeting with the North Korean leader and has proffered a meeting at the Korean DMZ in May or June.

As the U.S. President and Secretary of State continue to call for the need to amend the ‘Iran Agreement,’ on Monday, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently presented conclusive proof of a secret Iranian nuclear weapons program, called Project Amad. In a few days, Trump will decide what to do with the nuclear deal that Trump has declared is

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WATERS’ LEGISLATION ADVANCES: AIRCRAFT DIVERSIONS FROM LAX TO HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

By INGLEWOOD TODAY Wire Service Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, offered an amendment to require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to report on diversions of aircraft from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hawthorne Municipal Airport, which was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 26th. The amendment, one of three amendments proposed by the Congresswoman to address community concerns about airport noise at airports in her district, was offered on H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act, which was subsequently passed by the House on April 27th.

“Diversions of aircraft from LAX to Hawthorne Airport are one possible source of airport noise for the community surrounding Hawthorne Airport,” said Congresswoman Waters. “This community has reported increasing amounts of airport noise over the past year. My amendment is a first step towards understanding the causes of this disruptive noise.”

Congresswoman Waters’ amendment requires the FAA to include in

its report the total number of aircraft diversions from LAX to Hawthorne Airport, the average number of diversions per day, the types of aircraft diverted, and the reasons for the diversions.

Congresswoman Waters proposed an additional amendment that would have required the FAA to issue regulations for aircraft operations at Hawthorne Municipal Airport in order to increase safety and reduce airport noise. She proposed a similar amendment for Torrance Municipal Airport. The amendments required the FAA to consult with the local community and local aircraft operators in developing the regulations.

However, the Republican-dominated House Rules Committee did not allow her to offer these two amendments on the House floor.

“Airport noise is an urgent problem in the communities surrounding both the Torrance and Hawthorne airports,” said Congresswoman Waters.

“Airplane and helicopter takeoffs and landings can interrupt school children who are trying to learn, businesspeople who are trying to work, and

residents who are trying to sleep in their homes at night. I will continue to look for ways to reduce airport noise and address the concerns of families in these communities.”

CINCO de MAYO 2018

Continued from page 1 fact, the world’s largest Cinco celebration will take place this year at the Festival de Fiesta Broadway, in Los Angeles, and is expected to draw 300,000 people.

In Mexico, the day is observed with political speeches and battle reenactments. In Chandler, Arizona, by comparison, there is Chihuahua races and even crowning two of the dog’s king and queen. Also. Americans will consume up to 81 million avocados on Cinco de Mayo, according to the California Avocado Commission.

And finally, Inglewood residents should be advised that even though Inglewood City Councilmember Alex Padilla did not announce at the recent City Council meeting that, ‘it’s nacho ordinary party,” he invited the citizens of Inglewood to join him at a Cinco Celebration where he will be preparing and serving-up classic Cinco de Maya ‘comida!’

R.S.V.P is not required but details are available in his City of Inglewood, City Hall office.

Continued from page 2 bad for the U.S. and bad for the world.

White House Chief of Staff (COS) John F. Kelly swiftly denied a renewed NBC News report that he called the president an idiot, indicating that Trump does not understand the program that protects young undocumented immi-

grants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation. Trump expressed his unwavering support for his COS. The steel and aluminum tariffs the president announced in March, imposing worldwide tariffs of 25% ON U.S. imports on steel and 10 percent on alumi-

num has extended negotiations on tariffs for 30 days with Canada, the EU and Mexico. Economists predict that dueling tariffs will touch most parts of the U.S. and lead to higher prices for everything from televisions to vitamins.

A Central American migrant group

and supporters of the migrant caravan, which began with about 1,000 and has dwindled to about 100, from both sides of the border, have converged at the fence between Tijuana and San Diego, as they attempt to enter the United States legally.

INGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor, (email: francis_taylor@sbcglobal.net_

Continued from page 1

Butts has served the Los Angeles region for nearly four decades with experience in public safety, municipal government and education.

He served as an Inglewood police officer for almost 20 years and eventually ranked as the Deputy Chief of Police before he became Chief of Police for the City of Santa Monica in 1991.

Mayor Butts was accompanied to the stage by the Inglewood City Council Members; George W. Dotson, Alex Padilla, Eloy Morales, Jr., and Ralph L. Franklin.

In addition to announcements by members of the Ventura County Fire Department, San Fernando Schools and the LACED Facts Academy, high school seniors

from the Inglewood Unified School District made the announcement for the Rams 6th round. In partnership with IUSD and LA Promise Fund, the Rams have created a training camp internship program to expose students to career opportunities in professional sports. Beginning in July, the selected students will have

Mayor Butts and Willie Brown, Inglewood Today

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EYE ON THE CITY

GEORGE DOT SO N

A LEX PA D I LLA

J A M ES B U TTS

ELOY M O R A LES

R AL PH F R AN K L I N

CITY COUNCIL MAY 1ST MEETING NOTES

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor (email: francis_taylor@sbcglobal.net)

The May 1st City Council meeting was another example of a well-informed city council, presided over by an experienced mayor, a tenured City Clerk/Secretary and City Treasurer/Treasurer, and staff reporters who are well prepared.

The meeting lasted about 45 minutes with two opportunities for citizen’s public comments, with the largest amount of time spent on a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Inglewood Municipal code to ban or restrict the parking of oversized vehicles on certain city streets and/or during certain hours of the day.

After it was explained that, for some time, the prevalence of oversized vehicles has become an increasing problem throughout the city, denying residents the quality of life and peaceful living that is usually attributable to homeowners, and some clarification that Mayor James T. Butts extracted, concerning the condi-

tions under which vehicles may be towed, the amendment was approved by the city council.

The council also voted to support a recommendation by the police department to purchase two vapor Wake trained canines and to pay for canine handler training. The $100,000 cost of this measure, and the $25,808 additional funds required for travel related to the aforementioned training would be derived from Asset Forfeiture Funds.

City Clerk/Secretary Yvonne Horton reminded everyone in attendance that 20 days remain for Inglewood residents to register to vote in the June primary. City Treasurer/Treasurer Wanda M. Brown delivered the monthly report for the month ending February 28, 2018, and the report was received and filed.

Councilmember George Dotson congratulated the Rotarians for their work on behalf of the city and the Los Angeles

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wood Senior Center will also host Cinco de Maya festivities on May 5th.

Councilmember Franklin thanked the Inglewood Police Department for their support of the very successful event where Inglewood residents were encouraged to turn in their old and expired prescription drugs.

Mayor Butts had the last word and in his inimitable style, reminded those in attendance of the magnitude of the City’s success in attracting two NFL teams, the prospect of adding an NBA team, as well as the additional development that will come with the new LA Stadium, to Inglewood’s landscape. While commenting on the significance of the City Councilmembers participation in the recent NFL Draft pick, Mayor Butts indicated that the days of sink holes in the City of Inglewood and naysayers is over.

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Rams and Los Angeles Chargers for allowing the City of Inglewood to participate in the recent draft pick event.

Councilmember Alex Padilla acknowledged an Inglewoodian, Daniel Ramon, who had achieved super lightweight professional boxing status citing a meeting he and Mayor Butts had recently conducted with the fighter. He also acknowledged Rotarian president Dexter Hall for the cleanup campaign he and his organization recently completed on behalf of the City of Inglewood. Finally, Councilmember announced that he would be preparing Cinco de Maya cuisine on May 5th at the Knights of Columbus Center at 8049 W. Manchester Blvd., from 5-7:30 p.m., and invited residents of the City of Inglewood to join him.

Councilmember Morales also acknowledged the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers event as a great one. He also announced that the Ingle-

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WOMEN OF VISION C O M M UINGLEWOOD NITY PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE

JOHNNIE L. COCHRAN SR.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

(1916 - 2018)

While the world became familiar with Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., the charismatic litigator who represented O J Simpson, in the ‘trial of the century,’ I had the pleasure of knowing, working with, and learning from Cochran’s father, Johnnie L. Cochran, Sr., as a million-dollar sales performer at the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company in the 1970’s.

Mr. Cochran was the consummate professional. He was a no-nonsense businessman who understood the value of life insurance products and realized the benefit they would provide for families in South Los Angeles and beyond.

He provided employment opportunities to a long list of black sales persons and always demanded honesty, integrity, dedication and hard work among his

staff.

I was touched to learn that Mr. Cochran passed away peacefully on April 28th after a long, productive and fruitful life at his home in Los Feliz. Centenarians, like Mr. Cochran, with a birthdate of October 20, 1916, certainly carry with them a bevy of memories that others can only imagine. I am proud that my personal memories of Mr. Cochran are fond ones and I want to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy to the entire family that he leaves behind to savor and cherish his memory.

Johnnie was born in Caspiana, Louisiana, to Hannah and Alonzo Cochran. In

1937 he married Hattie Bass. Together they established a home in Shreveport, Louisiana, where their first three children Johnnie, Pearl and Martha Jean were born. His youngest son, Ralonzo, was born in Los Angeles, California. In 1943 the family relocated to California establishing residence in San Francisco before settling in Los Angeles where Johnnie continued his illustrious career in the insurance industry. He retired from full-time employment in 1981 after serving as an executive with the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company.

In his post retirement years Johnnie continued consulting in insurance, real estate sales, and estate planning in addition to his community service organizations. Services to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, 11am, at Second Baptist Church, 2412 Griffith Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90011. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the memory of Johnnie L. Cochran, Sr. to: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Attn: KC Miller 8700 Beverly Boulevard, Suite 2416 Los Angeles, California 90048 (Memory of Johnnie L. Cochran, Sr. - “Campaign for the Brain”) or online at: https://giving.cedars- sinai. edu/brain-trust/make-a-gift or Loyola Law School Attn: Advancement Office 919 Albany Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 “Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Family Scholarship” or the “Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Chair in Civil Rights” or online at: lls. edu/give

True character always reveals it true self, just watch and see.

Mayor James T. Butts will provide keynote remarks at the Inglewood Women of Vision’s 20th Year Anniversary Mother’s Day Brunch on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Proud Bird Restaurant.

Inglewood Women of Vision is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to revitalizing and rebuilding a positive image for the City of Inglewood through beautification, education and other projects that will enhance and promote pride among the city’s diverse residents. For over 20 years the Inglewood Women of Vision have individually and collectively made a positive impact on this community.

Activists Rally Against Wells Fargo’s Consumer Abuses, Launch Rigged Economy Campaign

By Inglewood Today News Service

A broad coalition of multi-racial activists, including People’s Action, the Action Center on Race and Economy (ACRE) and hundreds of community members and activists held a rally and march, during the bank’s shareholder meeting, demanding that Wells Fargo end its blatant consumer abuses and that shareholders fire its leadership and adopt a consumer-focused agenda.

The actions coincided with Wells Fargo’s annual shareholder meeting and follows news that the nation’s third largest bank must pay an unprecedented $1 billion fine from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for forcing customers into car insurance and charging mortgage borrowers fees.

Organizers say that Wells Fargo represents everything that is bad for America, from fraud and discriminatory lending to providing financing for the gun industry and private prisons.

Activists marched with a large stagecoach with arrows and signs hitting on Wells Fargo’s funding of the NRA, gun manufacturers, private prisons and oil pipelines, as well as its predatory lending practices, which resulted in the CFPB’s recent historic fine.

In the days leading up to the rally, the March coalition released a petition demanding Wells Fargo fire the entire board of directors and CEO Tim Sloan, break up the bank, pay restitution to their victims, and respect workers’ rights to unionize without retaliation.

Participating People’s Action member organizations included Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Native Organizers Alliance, Iowa Student Power, Student Action, Michigan United, VOCAL-NY, The People’s Lobby, Jane Addams Senior Caucus, and Reclaim Philly/215 People’s Alliance. Partner organizations included Indigenous Environmental Network, Indigenous Iowa, Communications Workers of America/Committee for Better Banks, BOLD Iowa, and Sierra Club.

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Los Angeles Football Club makes a spectacular debut in new stadium

By Steve Finley end it was Laurent Ciman’s goal that made the difference.

“What a crowd,” LAFC coach Bob Bradley after the game. “I have been in amazing places all over the world but the feeling inside that Stadium tonight was incredible. Just walking out there was incredible.”

The LAFC is 5-2 and tied for first place with Kansas City in the Western Conference. There are 12 teams in the Western Conference and 11 teams in the East so right now the LAFC is one of the best teams in the Major Soccer League. “We still need to get better,” said Bradley. “We are not Barcelona yet. Our football is not perfect but we try to go out there every night and play hard. Every team has to come up with their own identity.”

The LAFC will continue their home stand on Saturday when they take on Dallas at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, May 9 they face Minnesota United at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 13 they battle the New York Soccer Club at 5:30 p.m.

Carlos Vela #10, watches as defense man Laurent Ciman blasts a free kick in the 93rd minute to score the first goal in the new Banc of California Stadium which took the place of the old Sports Arena.

A sellout crowd of 22,000 enjoyed every minute.

The Los Angeles Football Club made a Hollywood type debut last Sunday at the Banc of California Stadium when they beat the Seattle Sounders FC 1-0 in the 93rd minute. Although the game was a defensive struggle a sellout crowd of 22,000 yelled and screamed for 95 exciting minutes. In the

The USC Trojans ran pasT the Bruins. the UCLA Bruins in both the Mens (103-52) and Womens (86-77) dual meets last Sunday. Pictured are the Trojans 100m squad (l-r) Madisen Richard (Sr) 11.80, Deanne Hill (Sr) 11.26, Anglerne Annelos (So) 11.42, Ky Westbrook (Jr) 11.78, Chanel Brissett (Fr) 11.94.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2018092660 The following Person is doing business as:

LEGAL NOTICES

GOOD 2 USE AUTO SALES 4008 W. 64th Street Inglewood, CA 90302

Registered Owner(s): Ladale D. Hayes, 4008 W. 64th Street, Inglewood, CA 90302 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on April 16, 2018.

I (We) 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.)

Ladale D. Hayes, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on April 16, 2018.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

Original April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 2018 IT004223012002027 Inglewood Today

GETTING CUTE IN LA 10621 Haas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047 Registered Owner(s): Stephanie Jones, 10621 Haas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 6, 2018.

I (We) 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.)

Stephanie Jones, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on March 6, 2018.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

Original April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 2018 IT004223012002026 Inglewood Today

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2018082590 The following Person is doing business as: PEACEFUL MEDIATION SERVICES P. O. Box 451057 Los Angeles, CA 90045

Registered Owner(s): Uchenna Gloria Nwofor, 1307 N. La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on April 4, 2018.

I (We) 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.)

Uchenna Gloria Nwofor, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on April 4, 2018.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

Original April 26; May 3, 10, 17 2018 IT004223012002028 Inglewood Today

1. A public hearing to consider an application by Margaret Ann Jamison for Special Use Permit No. 2018-001 (SP-2018-001) to allow the sale of distilled spirits for on-site consumption in an approximately 1,623 square-foot proposed bar and grill restaurant within an existing shopping center on a C-2 (General Commercial) zoned property at 1035 South Prairie Avenue.

A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2018-013) has been prepared stating that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a copy of which is available for public review in the Planning Division office of City Hall and via email at asalazar1@cityofinglewood.org.

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Inglewood on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

Measure SHALL THE INGLEWOOD CITY CHARTER BE AMENDED TO: (1) CHANGE THE CITY’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE FOR ALL ELECTIVE OFFICES TO A STATEWIDE ELECTION DATE COMMENCING IN 2020; (2) EXTEND THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF ALL AFFECTED OFFICIALS ONE-TIME AND BY ONE YEAR TO TRANSITION TO THE NEW ELECTION DATE; AND (3) CHANGE THE RUNOFF ELECTION DATE TO AN ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATE Yes No The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

YVONNE HORTON City Clerk

If you will require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 412-5280 or FAX (310) 412-5333, One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing.

“If you challenge the proposed amendment in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.”

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2018055361 The following Person is doing business as:

QUEENS PARTY RENTAL 1307 N. La Brea Avenue Inglewood, CA 90302

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Inglewood Planning Commission hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., in the Community Room, First Floor, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, to consider the following matters:

“Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar onu este numero (310) 412-5280.”

In the event that this Planning Commission meeting is not held, or is concluded prior to a public hearing item being considered, the public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.

Publication:

AVISO DE ELECCIÓN POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Elección Municipal General Especial en la Ciudad de Inglewood el martes, 5 de junio, de 2018.

Medida: LA CARTA DE INGLEWOOD DE LA CIUDAD SERÀ ENMENDADA A: (1) CAMBIAR LA FECHA DE ELECCIÓN MUNICIPAL GENERAL DE LA CIUDAD PARA TODAS LAS OFICINAS ELECTIVAS A UNA FECHA DE ELECCIÓN ESTATAL QUE COMIENCE EN 2020: (2) AMPLIAR LOS TÉRMINOS DE TODOS LOS OFICIALES AFECTADOS UNA VEZ POR UN AÑO PARA TRANSFERIR A LA NUEVA FECHA DE ELECCIÓN: Y (3) CAMBIAR LA FECHA DE EJECUCIÓN DE LA ELECCIÓN A UNA FECHA DE ELECCIÓN ESTABLECIDA Si

No

Las urnas estarán abiertas entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 8:00 p.m.

YVONNE HORTON Secretaria de la Ciudad

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May 3, 2018

“To do our best and live our best life, we must first take care of ourselves!” – Journey to Wellness

May 3, 2018

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COMMUNITY

INGLEWOOD POLICE CHIEF

DECLARES MAY MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor, (email: francis_taylor@sbcglobal.net In order to reduce motorcycle crashes and save lives, Inglewood Police Chief Mark Fronterotta, recently announced that the Inglewood Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this May for the annual Motorcycle Safety Awareness campaign to help save lives on our roadways.

The awareness campaign aims to educate vehicle drivers and motorcyclists on how each motorist can be more aware of the other, creating safer roads and saving lives in the process.

The Inglewood Police Department will join law enforcement throughout the state to step up enforcement along with awareness efforts to lower motorcycle deaths and injuries during the May campaign.

Officers will have a special emphasis this month on enforcing all traffic violations by both drivers and motorcyclist, deploying Saturation Patrols on

the following dates, May 8, May 17, and May 19, 2018.

According to NHTSA, motorcyclists accounted for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2015, while motorcycles make up just 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States. In 2016, 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes – a 6 percent increase from the 4,976 killed in 2015.

More than 88,000 motorcyclists were injured in motor vehicle crashes.

Recent data from the California Department of Motor Vehicles shows there are more than 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state and more than 1.4 million licensed riders. In 2016, 560 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes in California– an 11 percent increase from the 494 killed in 2015. More than 14,400 motorcyclists were injured in motor vehicle crashes.

The Inglewood Police Department has general tips to drivers on how to prevent a fatal crash and they may be viewed on their website.

INGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor, (email: francis_taylor@sbcglobal.net Before dawn on Monday morning, Inglewood Police Department (IDP) received a shooting victim call from West 107th Street and Yukon Avenue, according to IPD Lt. Oscar Mejia. Two unidentified Hispanic men with multiple gunshot wounds were found inside the parked four-door sedan and were pronounced dead at the scene. A weapon was not recovered at the scene and the double homicide investigation is continuing by the IPD. The attached picture reveals an image of IPD officers and the wrecked vehicle at the intersection of Manchester Boulevard and Eucalyptus Avenue where it careened into a utility pole after the defendant jumped out of the moving vehicle.

Police officers did not describe the events leading up to the crash however, a witness

explained that the fleeing suspect was being pursued by IPD marked vehicles and crashed into an innocent motorist. When his vehicle became disabled he jumped out of the car and attempted to flee on foot.

The suspect was chased down by an IPD officer and placed into custody. The witness indicated that numerous stolen items were retrieved from the crashed vehicle.

On Friday, at about 1:30 a.m., an unidentified burglar used a crowbar to break into the variety market located at the corner of Manchester Boulevard and Oak Street, across from the fairly recently opened Starbucks. The perpetrator’s image was captured on video surveillance equipment and is being south by the IPD. He got away with a small amount of cash register, and tobacco products.

BILL COSBY: Continued from page 1

assault claims against Cosby, but the damage to Cosby’s reputation after the verdict “may give new life” to them. If Cosby is imprisoned, attorneys have noted, it will make defending himself even more difficult and have suggested that Cosby would be well-advised to settle the cases, out of court and quickly. In a defamation matter, plaintiffs would likely need to establish that Cosby said something about them beyond merely denying allegations of sexual assault.

This writer covered Dr. Bill Cosby many years ago when he was on his nationwide ‘morality’ tour with words of advice and guidance for inner-city families. When he visited a megachurch in South Central Los Angeles, he admonished single mothers and black families. He told them to tell young men to pull up their pants; do not buy into the expensive footwear; and, get involved in their education to ensure their future success, among other missives.

Cosby’s recent felony convictions are a very sad and unfortunate ending to what everyone expected would have been the eventual end of a beautiful success-story of an African American icon, except of course for the 60 women who know the other side of ‘America’s Dad.’

COMMUNITY MEETING LOS ANGELES STADIUM & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT AT HOLLYWOOD PARK Constand

Thursday, May 17, 2018 7:00 p.m.

Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 9300 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305 Key representatives of the Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park will host an informational meeting regarding stadium construction.

Learn more about the upcoming work and project progress on the 298-acre development.

The project team will be available to answer constructionrelated questions from the community.

CONTACT US

Cosby

phone: 310-743-5186 email: lastadium@tcco.com

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