July 13, 2023

July 13 - 19, 2023 VOL. 38, No. 28

Administrator Dr. James Morris

Ambitious Goals for IUSD Closures and consolidations don’t dim his optimism

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

It has been more than a decade since Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) went into receivership for massive delinquency in a myriad of areas, including financial mismanagement, but the latest County Administrator Dr. James Morris has made a bold pledge that it ends with him.

Dr. Morris, who has invested more than half of his life to education, delivered that declaration on June 11th at his IUSD office during a candid exclusive interview.

Dr. Morris began his career thirtyseven years ago as a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District and retired as the Superintendent of the Fremont Unified School District in Fremont, California. Prior to being appointed Superintendent in Fremont in July 2010, he worked as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for 10 years.

During his career, he served as a teacher, a principal, and a variety of other administrative positions

Residential Insurance Prices Increase as Insurers Slow Business in California

By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media

Joseph Thomas was surprised to receive a notice from his homeowner’s association (HOA) this spring letting him know that there would be an increase in insurance premiums for him and other condominium owners at The Met in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley.

The letter stated the increase was due to instability in California’s property insurance market. This left Thomas feeling perplexed.

“They said the premium was going up because it was hard to get insurance in California now, and a lot of companies are leaving,” he recalled. “I started googling because I didn’t believe it.

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I thought they were robbing us of our money, but I googled it. It is a thing.”

The premium increase of $1,000 over eight months is the first time Thomas has experienced an increase in insurance costs in the 12 years he has owned his one-bedroom condo, which sits off the 101 freeway about 25 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles.

“My HOA looked at like 200 insurance agencies,” Thomas noted. “The situation is just whack.”

Thomas is not alone in realizing that California’s property insurance market is on shaky ground. Giant insurance companies are refusing to

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

unanimously approved by the council members, did not waste any time setting-up in the Inglewood Senior

Generation Connect, the program introduced in this week’s city council meeting by Mayor James T. Butts, and

California Black Media Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed

By Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Edward Henderson | California Black Media

Your roundup of stories you might have missed last week.

California Black Women’s Collective Announces “Wealth Building” Tour

Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI) and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) are launching a statewide tour called “Conversations for Black Women – Building an Economic Action Plan Tour.”

The tour will visit six areas in the

so many Californians face every day — that’s why I dedicated my career to fighting for a brighter future for California’s children.”

Gov. Newsom Updates State’s Opioid Plan to Include New Deadly Drug “Tranq”

Crime, Juvenile Justice, Guns, Homicides and Use of Force

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the release of the annual Homicide in California, Crime in California, Use of Force Incident Reporting, Juvenile Justice

state: San Diego (July 29), Solano (August 26), Sacramento (September 23), Oakland (October 14), Fresno (October 21), and the Inland Empire (November 18).

The events will offer a variety of opportunities, including job coaching, mentorship programs, apprenticeships, financial planning, homeownership counseling, and entrepreneurship support. Onsite counselors will be available to assess participants’ needs and provide additional services, according to Kellie Todd-Griffin, author, social entrepreneur and founding member of CABWCEI.

The objective of the tour, organizers say, is to develop an economic action plan that helps Black women build wealth and overcome barriers through transformative policies and practices.

Tour partners include California Black Media and Black Women Organized for Political Action.

California Education Chief Thurmond Considers Run for Governor

California’s chief elected education officer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, is considering a run for governor in 2026.

On July 5, Thurmond announced that he has formed a campaign committee.

“Working families across California are facing so many challenges that require our entire state government working together to solve,” Thurmond said in the statement. “Growing up as a Black and Latino kid without my parents, I lived the struggles that

Gov. Gavin Newsom has updated his strategy to combat opioid abuse in California by introducing measures to address a new deadly drug xylazine, also known as ‘tranq’ on the streets.

This animal sedative is increasingly being mixed with fentanyl, making it even more deadly. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of fatal opioid overdoses involving ‘tranq’ increased by 276%, from 2.9% to 10.9% between January 2019 through June 2022.

Newsom’s ‘Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis’ focuses on holding the opioid pharmaceutical industry accountable, cracking down on drug trafficking and raising awareness about the dangers of opioids. The plan includes addressing emerging threats like ‘tranq.’

“California has an all-hands-ondeck strategy for tackling the fentanyl and opioid crisis impacting every community across our state,” said Newsom in a statement. “Education and outreach are critical tools in our arsenal to prevent tragedy, to connect people with treatment, and to fight the life-threatening stigma that stops too many people from getting help.”

California has allocated $30 million to fund the production of naloxone, the anti-overdose drug. Newsom has also increased anti-drug-trafficking operations, especially at the San Ysidro border crossing in San Diego, where a significant amount of fentanyl enters into the state.

in California, and Crime Guns in California statistical reports.

The reports contain statistics for 2022 as submitted by California law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice organizations.

Findings indicated 612 civilians were involved in incidents that involved the discharge of a firearm or use of force resulting in serious bodily injury or death. Of those civilians: 48.4% were Hispanic. 25.3% were White, and a disproportionate 19.3% were Black. Black Californians account for about 5.72% of the state’s population.

In 2022, there were 2206 homicides reported in the state, a decrease of 6.6% from 2361 reported in 2021. The rate of violent crime per 100,000 people increased by 6.1% from 466.2 in 2021 to 494.6 in 2022. The homicide arrest rate decreased by 5.9% in 2022 compared to 2021 and the violent offense arrest rate increased by 3.4% compared to 2021.

“Having access to good data is a cornerstone of responsible public policy. The data released today is essential for understanding, preventing, and combating crime,” said Bonta. “In 2022, California made significant progress towards reducing its homicide rates, but more remains to be done. While crime rates remain significantly below their historical highs, property and violent crimes continue to have devastating consequences for communities across the state.”

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Inglewood City Council Meeting – July 11, 2023

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

A public hearing was conducted to consider adoption of a resolution making findings, overruling protests, and objections, and ordering delinquent sewer fees and refuse charges to be placed on the tax rolls for Fiscal Year

Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Darby Park.

The council adopted a resolution 1) eliminating the $275,000 annual not-to-exceed amount for County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) services under Agreement No. 19-271;

purchase of Matrix brand fitness equipment in the amount of $50,000.

The council approved a Host Agency Agreement with International PreDiabetes Center– Senior Community Service Employment Program (IPDCSCSEP) to provide subsidized and

of the Inglewood Municipal Code to permit automated car wash facilities in the Mixed-Use Corridor Zone.

The council adopted Ordinance No. 23-15, approving Zoning Code Amendment-23-00003 (ZCA 2300003) to amend Article 17.3 (Sign

2022-2023. After public comments, the council adopted the resolution and directed the Clerk to file the necessary documents placing the delinquent refuse and sewer accounts on the County of Los Angeles property tax rolls. (Sanitation Fund and Sewer Fund)

The council accepted the City Attorney’s office recommendation and rejected several claims made against the city by individuals for personal injury and vehicle damage cases.

The Inglewood Music Festival hosted by CCM Dionne Faulk raised $10,275 for the IUSD.

The council authorized the payment of the following invoices submitted, in the total amount of $35,257.25, for services rendered at the City’s inaugural Inglewood Music Festival, held on

and 2) directing staff to obtain City Council approval for changes to billing rates and levels of service before the start of each County Fiscal Year.

The council awarded a contract and approved an agreement in the amount of $96,000 (including a city-controlled contingency amount of $9,000, for a total cost of $105,000);

The council awarded a contract and approved an agreement with GA Builders LLC dba GA Construction for the Rogers Park Exercising Equipment Project, per Bid No. CB-23-09. The council accepted a donation, in the amount of $115,000, from the American Heart Association for Greenfield and Matrix brand fitness stations for Rogers Park; authorized the repurposing of $40,000 from Project No. P964 (Park Fencing and Signage Improvements) to cover equipment installation costs; amended the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to reflect the addition of the aforementioned funds; and authorized the

senior citizen workers for a variety of positions through July 31, 2024.

The council authorized the purchase of six (6) electric bicycles from American Bike Patrol Services, approved a funds transfer from the Air Quality Management District revenue account to the appropriate expenditure account to purchase the bicycles and, adopted a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget. in a total amount not to exceed $34,033.61.

The council approved Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 19-224 with UrbanTrans Consultants, Inc., increasing the compensation by an amount not to exceed $351,930, and extending the term of the agreement by one (1) year.

The council adopted a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to transfer funds into the Measure W Fund Account and adopted Ordinance No. 23-14, approving Zoning Code Amendment 23-00001 (ZCA-23-00001) to modify Chapter 12

Overlay Zone) to include the amended Master Sign Plan for a 29.5-acre Commercial and Recreation Zoned Property at 3900 West Manchester Boulevard.

The council adopted an ordinance approving the secured property tax rates for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023.

The inglewood Music Festival hosted by CCM Dionne Faulk raised $10,275 for the IUSD.

The council approved an initiative by Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., recommending that the City Council approve a one (1)year agreement, in a total amount not to exceed $54,000, with Generation Connect for the administration of a virtual digital program that will offer technology support, online educational services, and common interest bonding opportunities between Inglewoodarea seniors and Inglewood-area high school teens.

Prepare For Power Emergencies

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

Just as each household should have an emergency earthquake preparedness plan, in the event of a power emergency one should also have an emergency plan in place for extended outages for every member of your household, including pets. It is wise to follow the direction of local law enforcement and firefighters for evacuations and road safety. Know about your city or county’s emergency plans and sign up for available emergency notifications from local agencies.

Keep necessities on hand from medical prescriptions to canned goods. Keep a supply of essentials in an easy-to-access location, so you can get to them quickly, even in the dark.

If you rely on electrically powered medical equipment, have a backup power source. Southern California Edison (SCE) has a Medical Baseline Allowance program, which provides electricity at the lowest available rate.

Information about the program and application instructions are available at sce.com/mbl.

To get up to date information during power outages, including emergency as well as maintenance. and rotating outages, bookmark sce.com/outage map on your computer and download the MySCE mobile app on your phone.

You can manage outage notifications and sign-up for alerts by visiting the customer preference center to set up notifications for any type of SCE outage.

To make sure that SCE notifications reach you, please review the contact information they have on file for you at sce.com/mysce/preference-center. You can also sign up to get PSPS alerts for any address in SCE’s service area at sce. com/pspsalerts. This can be helpful for those who visit, work, or have relatives living in a high fire risk area. You can receive all outage notifications by text, email, or phone call.

During a power outage, stay away from downed power lines or damaged

electrical equipment — call 911 or 1-800-655-4555. Power outages may impact traffic signals, so use extreme caution and treat all intersections with non-working traffic signals as fourway stops. Remember to check your emergency supplies to be sure you have a battery-operated radio, flashlight and fresh batteries. Use flashlights instead of candles to avoid fire hazards in your home or business.

Disconnect all sensitive electronics to prevent damage or loss of data. If you have electric gates orgarage doors, learn how to operate them manually. Batteries and generators help keep lights on, medical equipment powered, and phones charged when you need them most. Batteries can be used indoors, but gasoline and gas-powered generators should only be used outdoors. Connect appliances to the generator and do not connect the generator into household circuits, as that can be dangerous for repair crews.

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Area Communities July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

Racial and ethnic minorities often suffer from poor mental health outcomes due to multiple factors, including lack of access to quality mental health care services, cultural stigma surrounding mental health care, discrimination, and overall lack of awareness about mental health.

The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is committed to advancing Better Mental Health Through Better Understanding for racial and ethnic minority communities by

providing culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health care services, information, and resources. OMH has developed the following resources for health care providers and professionals:

1, E-Learning Program: Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals

2. Guide: Behavioral Health Implementation Guide for the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care

3. Webinar: Advancing Behavioral Health Equity: National CLAS Standards in Action

4. Webinar: Trauma and COVID-19: Addressing Mental Health Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations.

Following is a Minority Mental Health Disparities Snapshot:

In 2021, it is estimated that only 39 percent of Black or African American adults, 25 percent of Asian adults, and 36 percent of Hispanic/Latino adults

with any mental illness were treated, compared to 52 percent of non-Hispanic white adults.

One study suggests that Hispanic men who identify as LGBTQI+ experience higher rates of body image disorders than Hispanic women, Black and African American men and women, and white men and women who identify as LGBTQI+.

According to the Veterans Health Administration Department of Veterans Affairs, American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans report experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at double the rate of non-Hispanic white Veterans - 20.5 percent compared to 11.6 percent.

In 2020, suicide was the leading cause of death among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders aged 10 to 19; it was the second leading cause of death among those aged 20 to 34.

Following are symptoms of mental disorders in older adults: noticeable

changes in mood, energy level or appetite; feeling flat or having trouble feeling positive emotions; too much or too little sleep; difficulty concentrating or feeling restless; increased worry or feeling stressed; anger, irritability, or aggressiveness; ongoing headaches, digestive issues or pain; misuse of alcohol or drugs; sadness or hopelessness; thoughts of death or suicide, engaging in high-risk activities; and, obsessive thinking o compulsive behavior.

You may learn more about the Better Health Through Better Understanding theme, which focuses on increasing health literacy, providing culturally competent care, and improving access to health care information for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) by visiting OMH’s National Minority Health Month page.

Sports & Entertainment

Betts: ‘It was super cool’ crossing HR Derby off baseball bucket list

Dodgers’ star hits 11 HRs, falls in first-round matchup with eventual winner Guerrero Jr.

SEATTLE -- When Mookie Betts told his mother, Diana, that he was participating in this year’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby, she made sure to let him know she was skeptical about how he’d fare against some of the league’s most premier power hitters. Diana, a competitor just as fierce as her son, made sure to tell Betts to not finish in last place.

Unfortunately for Betts, it was yet another reminder that a mother’s intuition is never wrong. Betts finished with just 11 home runs in a first-round matchup with Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr., bowing out early on Monday at T-Mobile Park.

• T-Mobile Home Run Derby: Complete coverage

“She didn’t say, ‘I told you so,’” Betts said when asked if he talked to his mother after his round. “I enjoyed the whole thing. It was super cool. It got my juices flowing a little bit, which is always fun. But outside of that, man, it’s that this is not for me. That’s the big takeaway I got.”

Coming into the event, Betts knew he was a longshot to win. He doesn’t usually hit home runs during batting practice throughout the regular season. On Monday, he got off to a slow start in the Derby as he tried to find a swing that could help him elevate the ball more consistently.

Outside of a short-lived rhythm in the middle of his round, Betts -- a line-

drive hitter -- couldn’t find a consistent stroke to lean on. With Guerrero hitting 26 homers -- equaling Betts’ first-half total in the 2023 season -- Betts knew his chances were pretty slim. It proved a teaser of what was to come later in the night, as Guerrero became the first Blue Jay to win the Home Run Derby in the franchise’s history after outlasting the Rays’ Randy Arozarena in the final round.

“26 home runs is reachable,” Betts said. “But it’s reachable for someone who knows how to hit home runs. After about the fifth swing, I knew it was over. I couldn’t get it up in the air. But it was a fun experience.”

During Betts’ three-minute round, he was the only participant to not call a timeout. Usually, hitters call a 45-second timeout midway through the round. Why didn’t he do the same?

“It wouldn’t have helped,” Betts said with a smile.

There was an amusing moment between Betts’ two swinging sessions when he had a quick pep talk with teammate J.D. Martinez. While mic’d, Martinez was asked by the broadcast booth what Betts needed to do to get back in the game. Martinez -- no stranger to home run prowess himself -- responded simply, “He’s got to pull the ball. He’s got to hit it in the air to left.”

Betts, smiling, replied, “I don’t know how!”

“The act of trying to hit a home run ... I know people say, ‘You have 26 home runs,’ but whatever. I don’t know how to do it,” Betts laughed. “I just learned that now. I crossed it off my bucket list and I don’t have to worry about it anymore.”

Like Betts said, the most important thing for him was to cross another milestone off his baseball bucket list. Participating in the Derby is something Betts never really wanted to do, but his wife, Brianna, encouraged him to take part.

After all, the Derby was one of the few things he hadn’t done in a career that has included winning a pair of World Series titles, a league MVP Award and six Gold Glove Awards.

In the end, Betts ended up listening to his wife. It wasn’t the performance he would’ve liked, but it was amusing watching one of the best players in the league step out of his comfort zone.

“For Julio [Rodríguez], it’s pretty easy,” Betts laughed. “But for me, I just hit line drives, man. For me, it’s very hard.”

Juan Toribio covers the Dodgers for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @ juanctoribio.

LIV Golf London supports inclusion and diversity through initiatives with England & Wales Blind Golf Association, British Black Golfers, and Majesticks GC “Little Sticks”

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London, UK and West Palm Beach, FL – LIV Golf’s tournament at Centurion Club, July 7-9, in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom displayed many of the world’s best golfers, top-tier entertainment, and a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity and diversity in golf. The event showcased LIV Golf’s dedication to transforming the game through community impact initiatives and collaborations with England & Wales Blind Golf Association, the Black British Golfers, and Majesticks GC’s ‘Little Sticks’ program.

The community initiatives aimed to improve accessibility, promote diversity, and create opportunities for underrepresented individuals within the golfing community align with LIV Golf’s overarching impact and sustainability program, “Potential, Unleashed,” which was launched globally one week prior in Spain.

The program, which is built upon four pillars: LIV To Learn, Transform the Game, LIV Green, and The Way We LIV, is dedicated to driving positive change and has a global ambition to impact the lives of 5.4 million young people positively and achieve climate positivity by 2030.

On July 5, LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Charles Howell III from Crushers GC organized a clinic specifically tailored for blind and visually impaired golfers in collaboration with England & Wales Blind Golf Association. During the event, they shared valuable tips and insights with the players, and took on a unique challenge by attempting to hit golf shots while wearing visual impairment glasses, to further understand the experiences of visually impaired individuals in the game of golf.

Andy Gilford, National Secretary of England & Wales Blind Golf

Association expressed his gratitude for the clinic organized by Bryson DeChambeau and Charles Howell III.

“Their commitment to understanding and supporting visually impaired golfers is truly inspiring,” said Gilford. “Their willingness to step into our shoes, even briefly, shows a genuine dedication to inclusivity and highlights the power of empathy in creating a more inclusive golfing community.”

The same day, RangeGoats GC and Troy Mullins collaborated with Black British Golfers to organize a special clinic aimed at promoting golf within an underrepresented community. Led by captain Bubba Watson and including Thomas Pieters, Talor Gooch, and Harold Varner III, the team warmly welcomed 50 individuals and families from the British Black Golfers community to the players’ practice areas for an exclusive clinic. This unique event provided attendees

with the opportunity to receive valuable advice directly from the renowned professionals themselves. Throughout the tournament, members of the British Black Golfers group were granted exclusive “inside the ropes” access, allowing them to have front-row seats to the action and watch their favorite stars in action.

“LIV Golf London exemplified our commitment to inclusivity and diversity through teamwork,” said Jake Jones, Senior Vice President of Impact & Sustainability at LIV Golf. “By ‘Transforming the Game’, we believe in empowering underrepresented individuals within the golfing community, and these partnerships allowed us to make a tangible impact last week. We are honored to work alongside these organizations and look forward to

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Don King Productions Vonda Carson inducted in Florida Hall of Fame

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (July 5, 2023) – Two of Don King Productions’ longtime members—Vonda Carson and John Moceyunas—were elected to the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame. Carson and Moceyunas were honored this past weekend in St. Petersburg, FL.

“I am thrilled that the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame has recognized two of Don King Productions’ most dedicated members,” said the World’s Greatest Boxing promoter Don King.

“Vonda Carson and John Moceyunas have always gone above and beyond the call of duty in staging every fight we have presented to boxing fans around the world. They are certainly true boxing Hall of Famers.”

Vonda Carson has won numerous marketing and sales awards including becoming the first African American women to win the prestigious American Eagle Award for outstanding performance in Sales and Marketing. In her statement.

“I am honored to receive such prestigious recognition, but our achievements in life don’t define our character,” said Carson. “We must all strive for a greater Good. Changing lives, making a difference in the service of others as was mentioned in my acceptance speech Sunday. I consider myself a servant of this Great Sport of Boxing. We are people behind the scenes.

“I am thankful for the Guidance and training I acquired from Don King, Dana Jamison and the Late Bobby Goodman, who inspired and groomed most of us, in Boxing OPS at DKP. He taught me how to handle opposition and face my challenges head – on! I would often hear Don say things like failure is not an option! And “Working Together Works.”

“It is indeed good to be a Trail Blazer first to be nominated in this Category by the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2023. I speak for all the Unsung Heroes, who never Fades nor Falter, always able to do what is necessary and needed to get the job done! It is a

Bellman, Concierge’s desks, Tramrails, countless numbers Hotel stays from City-to-City countless number border Custom Checks.

“We wouldn’t change a thing! For this is who we are!

“With every victory and every

“I speak for all the Unsung Heroes behind the scenes, I thank you for this opportunity to serve and when my time is done… as I pass the baton on to a younger generation for it is my prayer that they have, the Passion and Love of this Great SPORT!

“I leave Mahatma Gandhi’s quote “that the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

Moceyunas has been Don King’s compliance coordinator for more than 29 years. He rose through the ranks to Director of Operations.

Moceyunas has worked on more than 340 World Championship events including four of nine of the biggest pay per view events of all-time, which results in more than 1 billion dollars in revenue.

Moceyunas also worked in DKP International Sales and handled the accounting of international sales for 19 years as well as IT operations for the organization.

tedious job of self-sacrifice, long hours, hard work and dedication, however with all of that we are willing to do It again, an again!

“We are the servants of this Great Sport! with every Promotional Contract, Bout Agreement, Medical Report, Eye Exam, MRI, EKG, through every travel record, room reservation. Through our many vast travels from country to country, our many encounters with

agonizing defeat the Unsung Heroes knows his or her roll in consoling’s a child after his fathers has been K.O ED! Giving expressions of Love and care to a distraught Wife or Mother. Going to the hospital with the fighter who has a Detached Retina or a Head Concussion, “We are Guardians at the Gate, that brings the agonizing news of the bleak report of the Prize fighters, Fate. For we are the Servants of this Great Sport!

John and the DKP team worked to digitize and manage the entire Don King Productions fight library consisting of 18,000 tapes including more than 632 events with more than 4,250 bouts and more than 300,000 photographs of some of the most iconic fights in the history of professional boxing. Moceyunas and the DKP team also developed DonKingTV.com, the very first online streaming portal for boxing back in 2006. He has streamed events with total views of more than 25 million over his tenure. John Moceyunas and Team DKP continue to help direct legendary promoter Don King’s television operations. He directed the first boxing event ever streamed from wireless public internet, worldwide to more than 52 countries on Jan. 29, 2022.

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Citizen’s Center. Nymar Young, an aspiring Santa Monica College student and Chase Walker, a sophomore at Loyola Marymount University, were poised to enroll Inglewood’s senior citizens in the Generation Connect program.

Generation Connect, as the name indicates, allows seniors to virtually connect with tech-savvy Inglewood teens with in-person technical assistance provided. The seniors will enjoy tech support, online gaming and common interests bonding. Teens from Generation Connect will be on-hand at the center several hours each day to assist those who have registered to participate.

Following CEO Candace Walker’s comments in the council meeting, about her organization and the generation Connect Program, before the funding was approved for the program, Mayor Butts said that the pilot program established during the Covid-19 Pandemic, was operated without any cost to the city, and was a huge success. He recognized that the program would benefit Inglewood’s young people and Inglewood’s senior citizens.

The program is described as All IN for Inglewood because it is a collaborative effort between the City of Inglewood, the Inglewood Unified School District, Generation Connect, and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board. While the seniors will get knowledge and youthful interaction, the students will receive academic credit, community service credit and will be paid!

The program will strengthen community pride, uplift Inglewood youth, and increase the technical knowledge of our valuable senior citizens. A certificate of completion will be presented by Mayor Butts to everyone who completes the program.

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creating a more inclusive and diverse golfing landscape together.”

Also last week, LIV Golf’s Majesticks GC launched their community impact strategy and headline program, ‘Little Sticks’, with the participation of teammates Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Laurie Canter, and Sam Horsfield. The strategy aims to make a positive difference in the communities where the players live, work, and compete, initially focusing on Newcastle, Luton, and Orlando, FL. Little Sticks aims to connect young people through golf, promoting their physical health, mental well-being, and sense of belonging through education, engagement, and empowerment.

Majesticks GC, in collaboration with local schools Chalk Hills Academy and Woodlands Secondary School in Luton, launched the Little Sticks initiative with an engaging clinic led by stars Westwood, Poulter, and Horsfield. Students had the opportunity to learn golf fundamentals and improve their swing in a fun and supportive environment. The clinic provided a great opportunity for participants to develop their skills while having a great time. A Q&A session followed the clinic, allowing students to engage with the players and gain insights into the world of professional golf.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement

File No. 2023147521

The following Person is doing business as:

Satiated For Life, LLC

1407 Foothill Blvd. La Verne, CA 91750

Registered Owner(s): Satiated For Life, LLC, 1407 Foothill Blvd., La Verne, CA 91750

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on July 7, 2023

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.)

Satiated For Life, LLC, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on July 7, 2023

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.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2023135131

The following Person is doing business as:

Salon Harmony Beach Cities 1240 Beryl St. Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Registered Owner(s): Sundas Latif, 21024 Ladeene Ave., B, Torrance, CA 90503

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 20, 2023

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.) Sundas Latif, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 20, 2023

Furthermore, Majesticks GC had a prominent presence in the tournament Fan Village during the event. They offered young fans various opportunities to participate in golf-related activities throughout the championship week and learn more about the initiative.

LIV Golf recognizes the power of golf as a vehicle for positive change and seeks to break down barriers that prevent individuals from fully

participating in the sport. By partnering with organizations dedicated to promoting inclusion, these impactful initiatives will empower individuals from different backgrounds to engage in golf, fostering personal growth and building stronger communities.

For more information about LIV Golf and its community impact initiative “Potential, Unleashed,” please visit www.livgolf.com/potential-unleashed.

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.)

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Continued from page 1: Administrator... including Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, and Superintendent of District 2 supervising over 102 schools with 103,000 students and families in the San Fernando Valley.

At the age of 64, he was appointed as the County Administrator of IUSD which is at a critical crossroads with 10 of its remaining 15 schools at or above 50 percent in available capacity, but he believes finally getting the district our of receivership is a realistic possibility.

“That is absolutely the goal (getting out of receivership) and I think it is achievable,” the veteran educator began. “Let me tell you why I think it’s achievable. This is a district that has been mischaracterized in many ways. There are so many good people who work here, who work really hard and love the district, and are dedicated to the district.”

However, I interrupted to ask why is the district losing students by the bus loads?

“You’re correct over the past 23 years the enrollment has declined from 18,000 to less than 8,000 and I think that it’s absolutely essential that I be a cheerleader for the district

and encourage people there is a way forward,” Dr. Morris said.

Dr. Morris, who replaced Erika Torres in January 2023, then offered me his four page District Update 2223 produced on June 29 that explained the whole story.

In the report there is good and bad news. The good is the district is checking off some of the requirements of The Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) that was created by legislation in 1991 as an independent and external state agency.

In the Operational Areas of Community Relations and Governance the district is no longer under review having met all the standards.

The district has not met the barrier in Personal management, Financial Management and Facilities Management.

IUSD did meet the marker for Pupil Achievement in the four categories.

Since 2013 IUSD has made gains towards solvency with much of that progress achieved under the guidance of Dr. Torres who left because of health reasons.

The next steps for the district are

to complete 28 standards required by FCMAT and then repay the state loan.

It cost about $200 million annually to operate IUSD, but each student that maintains Average Daily Attendance can bring the district $20,000 per child in revenue.

Most of the financial woes are attributed to the severe low enrollment at its schools that continue to cost IUSD more to keep open then it would to close or consolidate.

Worthington Elementary was closed because it was at less than 60 percent capacity, just 404 students who were moved to Woodworth Academy, which was also 63 percent short of capacity. Now the consolidated Woodworth has 1,025 students which would still fall short of the required 1,696.

The community outrage because of the closing of Warren Lane in 2022, will likely fester again after the School Closure/Consolidation Committee presents its next recommendations to Dr. Morris.

Most of IUSD elementary schools have been converted to K-8, but they too are well below capacity.

This is all occurring during the

well documented City of Inglewood renaissance, surging real estate developments that includes onetwo bedroom complexes that are not inclined to increase the district’s population.

IUSD has three high schools, Morningside, Inglewood and City Honors International Prep which is housed on Crozier (George W.) Middle School campus.

City Honors has just 289 students, lowest of any IUSD school, Morningside is at 535 and Inglewood at 827 has more students than any other school.

He highlighted Inglewood High School football coach Mil’Von James who has been instrumental in attracting student athletes to the campus.

Dr. Morris shared breaking news that antiquated Inglewood will soon be remodeled beginning as soon as 2024 and completed by 2029.

The only question that remains is what the capacity will be by then and if it will include a consolidation of Morningside.

As Dr. Morris indicated nothing is off the table.

Continued from page 1: Residential ... offer or renew coverage for homes and residential complexes across the state due to the looming threat of wildfires, natural disasters, inflation, and other factors and, as they claim, their ability to get adequate rates to pay for these increased costs.

Since 2020, the state has experienced eight disaster events resulting in overall claims ranging from $20 billion to $50 billion. This has caused an increase in pressure from insurance companies to tighten California’s consumer-friendly policies that have held down rates for years.

State Farm General Insurance Co., California’s largest property insurer, announced in May it would stop taking applications for all business and personal lines of property and casualty insurance because of “historic increases in construction costs outpacing inflation, rapidly growing catastrophe exposure, and a challenging reinsurance market.”

“We take seriously our responsibility to manage risk. We recognize the Governor’s administration, legislators, and the California Department of Insurance (CDI) for their wildfire loss mitigation efforts,” the company said in a press release. “We pledge to work constructively with the CDI and policymakers to help build market

capacity in California. However, it’s necessary to take these actions now to improve the company’s financial strength. We will continue to evaluate our approach based on changing market conditions.”

Allstate, California’s fourth-largest property insurer, made a similar decision last fall.

“The cost to insure new home customers in California is far higher than the price they would pay for policies due to wildfires, higher costs for repairing homes, and higher reinsurance premiums,” a spokesperson for the company told the San Francisco Chronicle in June.

California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) Executive Director Russell Lowery said insurance premium costs have jumped up millions of dollars for property owners in his group.

“With insurers leaving the market that means our members don’t get as competitive of a quote,” he noted.

Lowery said rising insurance prices hit renters’ pockets also.

“Extraordinary increases,” he noted. “The pressure on property owners to pay that cost in the form of higher rent is very real.”

Lowery did not give an exact figure

for the increase in insurance costs faced by rental housing owners. However, he mentioned that a survey of the group’s over 24,000 members revealed that insurance costs are their primary concern.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, which represents the industry, the average annual home insurance premium in California is $1,300, an increase of 16% from 2019.

The California Department of Insurance reports that 115 insurance companies are still providing residential policies in California.

There is also California’s FAIR Plan Association, created to help state homeowners who can’t find insurance in the regular marketplace obtain minimal coverage at high rates. Its enrollment has increased 70% between 2019 to 2022 to 272,846 homes.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has taken steps to make insurance more affordable for Californians. They include expanding FAIR Plan coverage options and requiring insurance companies to acknowledge and reward wildfire safety and mitigation efforts made by property owners. The commissioner is also in ongoing discussions with insurers to address their rate increase requests.

“Commissioner Lara is committed to continue to look at how we could give insurance companies more tools to better manage risk given the continued threat of climate change so we can maintain competition and ensure stability in the insurance marketplace while protecting consumers,” his office said in a statement.

In a letter to Lara, CalRHA President Earle Vaughan said the state’s housing crisis worsens annually.

“And our members take our commitment to provide safe, wellmaintained housing for more than 675,000 Californians seriously. However, with rising operating costs, like home insurance, we’re taking a heavy hit,” Vaughan said. “We urge Commissioner Lara to support state and local funding for wildfire mitigation, ensure the FAIR plan has adequate reserves and reinsurance to cover losses, and speed up the adjudication of insurance rate filings.”

Lowery said the insurance cost increase is a huge issue.

“It makes it harder and harder for mom-and-pop property owners to provide the housing that everyone agrees is so desperately needed,” he stated.