Inglewood selects best value proposer despite loss of funding
The City of Inglewood announced on Monday that Elevate Inglewood Partners (EIP) has been selected as the Best Value Proposer for construction of the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC).
The ITC Project includes design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of a 1.6-mile automated people mover.
Elevate Inglewood Partners is a public-private partnership consortium comprised of Plenary Americas US Holdings, Inc. (equity member), Tutor Perini Corporation (lead contractor), Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) (lead designer), Woojin Industrial System Co., Ltd. (automated transit system operator and supplier) and Alternate Concepts, Inc. (lead operations and maintenance contractor).
The ambitious $2 billion project will connect the Metro K Line and Inglewood’s new major employment and destination centers, including the Kia Forum, Sofi Stadium, YouTube Theater, and Intuit Dome, as well as housing and commercial destinations
in the surrounding area.
“The announcement of the selection of a team to develop and operate the
5 Reasons Why Women in America Need to Get Behind Kamala
By Willie Brown
1. Throw old beauty standards out the window. They said Hillary Clinton didn’t smile enough. Now Kamala smiles too much. Hillary wasn’t pretty enough. Kamala is too pretty.
Never mind their impressive backgrounds—Hillary’s 8 years in the White House, 4 years as Secretary of State and 8 years in the U.S. Senate; Kamala’s 7 years as California’s Attorney General, 4 years in the U.S. Senate and 4 years as the nation’s Vice
President—folks are hyperfocused on their physical appearance.
Historically, men have held positions of power, which has influenced women’s clothing choices. They have defined how women should dress (often based on styles that reveal feminine form vs. comfort or practicality). Men rarely make the news based on how they look. Wrinkles and a little extra fat around the tummy are just fine. Not so much with the ladies.
But times have changed, and
more women are showing up in ways that suit themselves. More women in general are rejecting the notion that they must stand in stilettos and wear dresses to be accepted. They are opting for comfort as well as style. That includes pants, and hair styles based on their preferences. Having a woman in power as leader of the free world, such as Vice President Kamala Harris, would be incredibly freeing for women everywhere.
ITC is another key milestone in the process to make this transformative investment in our city a reality,”
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Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts said. Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Maxine
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Olympic Games Have a Healing Effect
By Willie Brown
Sports fans can get pretty heated if things don’t go their way. We see it played out when players and coaches disagree with certain calls. It gets especially heated when kids are involved. Parents will literally “lose it” if they feel the referee made an unfair call or if their child didn’t get a chance to play.
But generally speaking, sports are a pretty wholesome aspect of life. In most cases, it leaves no room for ambiguity. A person is either safe or out. The ball was either inbound or out of bound.
For all the political drama that creeps into our daily lives, you really can’t argue much whether someone dropped the ball or who crossed the finish line first.
Tomorrow, the world will have a chance to experience sports competition at its finest. We’ll get a giant reprieve from all the political bickering, name calling, death and destruction which are such an unfortunate part of our culture.
What I love about the Olympic Games, and sports in general, is its ability to bring people together from around the world. It feels good to be on the same page, to transcend political differences, economic worries and just common annoyances in daily life. Like good food and music, it doesn’t matter where you are from or what language you speak. The Olympics have a calming, neutralizing effect—offering an alternative to the harshness of life. It presents an opportunity to put differences aside, and appreciate people from other parts of the world.
Starting on July 26, for 2 weeks, we will have a chance to focus our attention on something positive that only happens every 4 years—the Summer Olympic Games. The 2024 Games, held in Paris, the “City of Love,” will be a nice distraction.
Of course, there have been exceptions—moments when the ugliness of being human has made its way into the world of sports. One that comes to mind for me was an unfortunate incident that rocked the world 30 years ago—the infamous scandal between Team USA figure skaters Tanya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan.
On January 6, 1994, during the U.S. Nationals in Detroit, while preparing to compete, Kerrigan was attacked and struck in the knee with a baton, making her unable to participate. An unknown assailant attacked Kerrigan as she left skating practice. Harding went on to win the nationals. However, it was later revealed that she was behind the attack.
The incident was a planned hit by Harding’s now ex-husband Jeff Gillooly. Harding denied knowing anything about the attack. She later came forward and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to hinder the prosecution, was sentenced to 3 years of probation, banned and ordered to pay a fine of $160,000 to the U.S. Figure Skating Association.
Despite the attack, Kerrigan recovered in time to win a silver medal during the Norway Winter Olympics in February1994. She was later inducted into the Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2004 and has served as a special correspondent during several Olympics.
Inglewood Today Announces Summer Internships
Inglewood Today (https://inglewoodtoday.com) has announced immediate internship opportunities for aspiring journalists and data/research assistants. The 31-year old media company is considering college and high school students for 3-6 month internships working hybrid 4-8 hours per week.
Journalist interns will have an opportunity to build their writing portfolios while interviewing celebrities, elected officials and other community leaders. They will also cover issues related to Inglewood and surrounding areas. Data/ research assistants will work behind the scenes maintaining databases and helping to organize and launch a new blog.
Interested candidates may apply by submitting resumes to veronica@inglewoodtoday.com. If applying for the journalist internship, candidates must also submit their best 2-3 writing samples.
Biden Drops Out of 2024 Race and Endorses Harris; California Reacts
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media
On June 21, President Joe Biden announced in a letter posted on social media that he is ending his candidacy for a second term and throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in
policies uplifting Black Californians,” Wilson stated. “As a Caucus, we are proud to stand with President Biden and offer our wholehearted and unconditional endorsement to Vice President Kamala D. Harris. We look forward to working hard to ensure she is elected President in November.”
Biden’s campaign released a statement from Harris.
“I am honored to have the president’s endorsement, and my
unite around Vice President Harris and ensure that Donald Trump does not get another opportunity to be in the White House ever again.”
LaNiece Jones, Executive Director of Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA), thanked Biden for his service and praised him for his endorsement of Harris.
“We are profoundly thankful for your steadfast commitment to ensuring equity and equality for
can to ensure Vice President Harris succeeds. There’s no one better prepared for this challenge.”
California U.S. Congressmember Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) endorsed Harris.
“I am all in with Kamala Harris,” Swalwell said on a public television network.
Former U.S. Congressmember and current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says she will continue to work
the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden, 81, addressed the nation in a statement.
Shortly after Biden’s announcement, political and civil leaders from across California reacted to the President’s decision.
Gov. Gavin Newsom hailed Biden’s leadership as President.
“President Biden has been an extraordinary, history-making president — a leader who has fought hard for working people and delivered astonishing results for all Americans,” Newsom said. “He will go down in history as one of the most impactful and selfless presidents.”
Lori Wilson, the chairperson for the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), released a statement wishing Biden well and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as Biden’s Democratic nominee successor.
“As Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, I would like to express our gratitude to President Biden and thank him for his many years of service and support of
intention is to earn and win this nomination,” Harris stated. “Over the past year, I have traveled across the country, talking with Americans about the clear choice in this momentous election. And that is what I will continue to do in the days and weeks ahead.”
U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) released a statement commending Biden for his many accomplishments.
“From appointing the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court to historic investments in addressing climate change and improving infrastructure, to saving lives and reviving our economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden’s legacy as president will live on forever,” Lee stated. This day is about honoring him.”
Lee also endorsed Harris for President.
“The contrast can’t be clearer: Vice President Harris is a prosecutor.
Donald Trump is a convicted felon. Vice President Harris is a woman that wants to protect reproductive freedom and the rights of all people,” said Lee in a statement. “Donald Trump wants to take those rights away. We need to
Black women and all Americans. Your efforts to create a more just and inclusive society do not go unnoticed, and we stand firmly with you as you pass the torch to the next U.S. President.” said Jones. “We are immensely proud of and commend your historic endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, a longtime and esteemed member of BWOPA, to lead this nation.”
California Senate President pro-Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) also expressed his appreciation for Biden’s presidency.
“His leadership has been nothing short of tremendous, especially coming out of a global pandemic.
California is deeply grateful for his tireless dedication to this nation we all love to call home,” said McGuire.
California U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler said the nation owes Biden a “debt of gratitude for his service and patriotism.”
“Thanks to his leadership, the American people have witnessed historic investments in education, infrastructure, and so much more,” said Butler in a statement. “The threat to all that progress remains, and we must now do everything we
with the Biden administration until it ends in January 2025.
“I know that the work will continue through the remainder of the President’s term, and I look forward to continuing to partner with him and Vice President Harris to deliver results for those whom we serve,” Bass stated.
California U.S. Congressmember Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) posted on X that says she’s “all in” and that she has endorsed Harris.
“Let’s do this Democrats. Let’s do this, Independents. Let’s do this, disaffected Republicans. Here. We. Go. Win!”
California U.S. Congressmember Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) posted on the social media platform X that Harris has her “full support.”
“Thank you, President Biden! I am one of your greatest supporters and I was willing to stay with you through the Democratic Party nomination. However, you have decided to step down and you have endorsed your Vice President Kamala Harris. You are a kind and decent man who is willing to make a sacrifice for what you believe is for the good of the country.”
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Get in the Voting Booth, Get in the Ring
By Maya Mackey
In the wake of the news of Kamala Harris being anointed by President Biden as the favored Democratic Presidential nominee, I am beholden to thoughts of community-based care and wellness. Where does yet
committed to doing a better job at doing the work. For those who are courageous enough to dream bigger than the status quo and think outside the “lesser of two evils” scenario, I offer a few starting places and philosophies to consider.
Last year, I trained with the New
connection between people, ideas and organizations where others only see opposition. There are Experimenters, and we need them to think outside the box and create new systems, new schools, new laws and new philosophies that can push us all forward. We need fearless people
and sustainable. Caregivers provide practical support and nourishment to prevent burnout for our leaders. They will be the ones handing out water and food at the protests, bandaging our physical wounds, providing shelter and refuge when needed. Disruptors take uncomfortable and risky actions
another “most important election of our lifetime” leave those of us desperate for actual change? Change that affects us locally? Specifically? More immediately?
Every election cycle, I like to remind my friends and social media followers that the work doesn’t end when you cast your vote that fateful Tuesday. I know now, better than I ever have that the gap between what I profess and where my labor rests needs to close. So, I have fully
Leaders Council, a progressive organization that raises up leaders on the left to make an impact in their communities–whether professionally or through a personal love of activism. It was there that I was introduced to the Social Change Ecosystem Map, created by Deepa Iyer. The colorful model resembles a web and asks you to ascribe yourself a role in the fight for social change.
There are Weavers, people who can connect the dots and create
who aren’t afraid to try something new, and are resilient enough to keep trying until they find something that works. Frontline Responders mobilize and organize people and resources and spread urgent messages and information in real time. Visionaries dream of new possibilities and lay out steps to get there. Builders do the leg work of creating the dreams of our Visionaries. Builders are the ones who materialize our vision and make them functional
to shake up the status quo, raise awareness and build power. Healers recognize and tend to our collective and individual traumas. They restore our spirit by providing emotional, spiritual or practical care. They create our safe spaces in the world.
Storytellers craft and share our experiences, cultures and desires through art, music, literature, dance or film. Guides teach, counsel,
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Chargers Training Camp Takeaways: Jim Harbaugh Making His Mark
By Albert Breer | si.com
Los Angeles conducted its first day of training camp at its new $250 million home on Wednesday, and its new head coach is already putting his unique spin on the squad.
staff that knows how to threaten a defense with a mobile quarterback.
I’ve said over the past few months that Harbaugh’s excellent at getting more out of his quarterbacks by asking less of them (in having balanced teams that don’t need to be carried by the quarterback), and I see
• It’s become a little bit of a running joke in the building how Harbaugh wants the players to do as Derwin James Jr. has done. But it’s also a nod to how he’s found a top-shelf leader in the three-time All-Pro. At Wednesday’s practice, he seemed to be on the field nonstop, even staying
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Our second stop is at The Bolt, the Los Angeles Chargers’ brand-new (and not yet completely finished) quarterbillion-dollar home just a Justin Herbert throw away from LAX. And we happened to be there on the first day of Jim Harbaugh’s first training camp back in the NFL after nine years away …
• Let’s get the easy part out of the way first—Justin Herbert has blown away the new regime in Los Angeles. The size, arm strength and ability to move, of course, they knew about. What they’ve seen for themselves, though, is more than just that. First, it’s Herbert’s aptitude. The speed with which he’s picked up Greg Roman’s offense has reflected a very fast study, a maniacal worker or (and most likely) both. Second, his athleticism, and specifically ability to run and pull away from other great athletes in the open field, has been eye-opening—and tantalizing for a
Herbert having a big year as a result. But by asking less of him, I’m not saying Herbert isn’t capable. Because the staff here can already see what the fifth-year veteran can do.
• One piece of 2023 Chargers tape that Harbaugh was blown away by in doing his work this spring was from the team’s first game against the Las Vegas Raiders last year. The L.A. edge defenders took that game over in a way he hadn’t seen before—Khalil Mack had six sacks, and then-rookie Tuli Tuipulotu was stout opposite him—and gave the coach a window into what defensive coordinator Jesse Minter would be working with in ’24. That game, by the way, came with Joey Bosa sidelined, and months before the team acquired veteran Bud Dupree, who just put together a very strong spring. So there’s one position that’s very much taken care of.
out there with the scout team defense at times. And he’s just one in a crew of vets that should help Harbaugh in the same way as the veteran core he inherited in San Francisco in 2011 (Justin Smith, Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Joe Staley, Frank Gore, etc.), with Mack, Bosa, Denzel Perryman and Herbert very much in that category as well.
Chargers tackle Joe Alt at minicamp Alt, the Chargers’ No. 5 overall draft pick, makes for an imposing figure on the line. / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
• Joe Alt is as advertised, freakishly tall and fit-looking for the 320 pounds he’s carrying, and with the kind of bend that you need to be effective as a 6’9” offensive linemen. The plan is to put him on the right side, opposite left tackle Rashawn Slater, and with Bradley Bozeman in at center and Trey Pipkins moving inside to guard,
the Chargers feel like they’ll be able to roll out a solid starting five up front. That, of course, is pretty important to how the Chargers plan to play—something that was obvious even at this practice without pads (a prime example: reserve lineman Jordan McFadden was taking reps at fullback).
• If there are two positions on the roster that need to sort themselves out over the next month, they’d probably be corner and receiver.
At the former, Asante Samuel Jr. has been instinctive and aggressive, and is poised to nail down a big role, with veterans such as Kristian Fulton trying to hold off rookies Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still for spots around him (having that pass rush, plus James and emerging free safety Alohi Gilman, will help).
At the latter spot, Joshua Palmer gives the team one reliable target, with second-year man Quentin Johnston (a big guy who moves with the agility of a smaller guy) and rookie Ladd McConkey (a tough cover who can play inside and outside) expected to make leaps in camp.
The Past and Present of Fast Food
By Stephanie Vargas
As of 2021, there are over 30,000 fast food establishments in California alone, according to the Statista Research Department. That’s close to a whopping 100 times more than in Wyoming, the state with the least amount of fast-food restaurants.
Some are well-known like Carl’s Jr. and Jack in the Box, or slightly more regional like Inglewood-born Fosters Freeze, which came even before McDonald’s.
Each of those restaurants are a part of a fast-food chain that started with a dream, but how did they come to dominate the food industry?
Here are the surprising histories of four fast-food chains common in Southern California.
Harland Sanders wore many hats during his long endeavor to become the Colonel Sanders we know today. He began working as young as age 10 as a farmhand, then enlisted as a military man, to working as a fireman during the day and studying law by night before owning and selling a ferry boat company, and then, finally, managing a Shell service station in Corbin, Kentucky, with many odd jobs in between. It was at this gas station that Sanders began his chicken restaurant business, beginning as a side venture to the main responsibilities of managing the Shell station.
Eventually, he wanted his food to gain more traction, so Sanders painted a nearby sign on the highway to redirect travelers to his service station. This made his competitor, Matt Stewart, so enraged that he
painted over the sign, causing a battle
of paint between the two.
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and advise using discernment and wisdom. Surely you can find yourself in one of the above roles, or semblance of them anyway. You can also weave in and out of different roles, depending on the initiative you are fighting for. Perhaps the job you’re at provides an opportunity for you to become a storyteller and share a message that inspires people to give money or volunteer time to a cause in need. It’s your life and only you can assess where and how you want to apply these gifts but I implore you to do so because we need you in this fight. All of you.
The ecosystem of social change, and finding your place in it, is imperative to feeling empowered. It is essential
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2. Misogyny must die. Women have been socialized to believe they have to be passive and timid, or dumb themselves down and cater to men to get what they want. They can succeed, but only if they do what men say, not voice their opinions and show any serious intent to (Heaven forbid!) surpass men.
Other than the fact that men can’t have babies, many still have the belief that they are better than women, especially in Congress where men outnumber women by more than 70 percent. White males, especially, are worried about losing their power and want to double down on old patriarchal rules to keep women in their place. But the time has come for women to create new pathways. With Vice President Harris leading the way, women can free themselves of the mental prisons that men have tried to keep them in.
3. End economic dependence on men. There was a time when women were not allowed to open credit accounts without permission from their husbands. Widows or single women were looked down upon, and making ends meet without a spouse was a constant challenge. The wage gap kept women under male dominance, and women were forced into marriage out of financial necessity. Some were trapped in bad marriages, but stayed because they believed there was no other way to survive.
With so many women now holding high-level positions of power, women get to choose whether or not to marry, when and to whom. Equal opportunities in employment and significant increases in women-owned businesses have made it possible for more women to take control of their financial future.
With Kamala in office, there will be more opportunities for women to
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• And here’s a bonus one, because you can’t come out here and not pass along a couple of Harbaugh stories.
The first came at the start of practice, when a gaggle of El Segundo city officials were on the field for a ribbon-cutting for the new building. Harbaugh came over and said hello to everyone, and hung out for a minute before heading back
to existing as a human being that has to live, love, and interact with others. But it is not enough to stop there. What good is a visionary that only dreams but does not vote or donate to mutual aid funds?
The fight for liberation and freedom requires many tools. The only way to sustain this work is to be diligent with using all the tools in our arsenal. Pick a cause you care about outside of a once-everyfour-years election. There must be a cause you commit to regularly that fervently takes up your heart space if we are ever going to reach such lofty ideals as rebuilding a nation. When donating, volunteering, or submitting a public comment at
advance in their careers, start new businesses, and own their own homes.
4. Maintain legal and social advances for women. The 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote in 1920; access to birth control in 1965; and the ruling of Roe vs. Wade in 1973, granting women access to legal abortions are the biggest game-changers for women in the 20th Century. They gave women a say in who they wanted in power and the right to make decisions about their own bodies. The ability to choose when and if to have children, or how to deal with unwanted pregnancies gave women unprecedented freedoms. No longer did they have to give up their jobs, stay at home to raise children or depend upon men. No longer were they torn between having children and living in poverty.
Now that the Trump Supreme Court has rolled back Roe vs. Wade, it is critical that woman fight to restore their right to safe abortions, to reclaim freedom over their own bodies. No one (especially male politicians) should be able to control whether a woman can get access to birth control or abortions. These decisions should be made between a woman and her husband or partner—not someone on the Supreme Court.
Kamala will fight to restore the basic right for a woman to choose. This is why it’s so important to vote in this election. It’s not just about what happens on Nov. 5, but what happens over the next 5 to 10 years.
5. Men need to take responsibility. From Day One, men have used their money, power and brute strength to exercise unfair advantages over women. They have used their authority to justify bad
your Board of Supervisors or City Council meetings, or whatever project or initiative you decide to take on, start small.
Before we can run, we must walk and before we begin to walk, we must master crawling.
It could be as simple as picking a consistent calendar date to do a beach clean up. Volunteer to work the polls this November and help ensure there is no voter fraud or discrepancies taking place. Drive somebody to the polls if their excuse is that they don’t have transportation. Volunteer to babysit for a few hours so overworked and overwhelmed parents can take time off to cast their vote. If you’re an excellent
behavior and put the blame on women. In the Bible, for instance, Eve became the scapegoat for all the world’s ills when she ate fruit in the Garden, while Adam (whom God told directly not to eat the fruit) came off as pure and innocent. Sound familiar? This is the same line of thinking used to justify enslaving people of color.
I am urging women of every race, creed, religion, age, and sexual orientation to get on board and support Vice President Kamala Harris as she prepares to make history again. Register to vote, volunteer to get others registered, drive a friend to the voting poll. This election is way too important to sit out. A vote for Kamala is a vote for women. Men have been waging wars, destroying life and blaming others for far too long. We need more estrogen in the White House. We need Kamala.
researcher, go through your US bills that are pending and translate them into accessible language so that your friends and family members know what’s at stake and begin to invest in what happens in their own backyards.
It is often our local politicians we have a better chance of reaching anyway. If you’re reading this, I believe you are an intelligent person and you can use my ideas to generate your own and see how you can begin to make a difference. Today.
Apathy and resignation will never lead us to where we want to go.
over to the players as the photo op was prepared. Then, out of nowhere, he blew his whistle and called for the entire roster to go over and get in the picture with a surprised group of government guys, police officers and firefighters.
The second story came at the end of practice. After imparting his wise words on the team, Harbaugh
pulled up a coaching intern, this one a recent former player, to recognize his effort in trying to do the team’s conditioning test as the players had the day before. Harbaugh said he’d never seen a coach try that before. This coach, for the record, did not pass what sounded to me like a pretty grueling test (no shame in that, of course).
Inglewood Remembers Ted Brass
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Inglewood real estate icon Ted Brass passed away on July 19. Circumstances surrounding his death were not available at press time.
The beloved real estate broker was a familiar face around Inglewood, and maintained an office at 2639 W. Manchester Blvd. Ted began his career at Century 21, where he spent 25 years as an investment division/ REO department manager. He consistently performed in the top 1 percent of sales volume nationwide.
In 2004, Ted founded Ted Brass Real Estate Solutions, a real estate brokerage firm with Glenda Brass (CEO/Managing Partner). TBRES has a reputable presence in the community and a network of over 45,000 industry professionals, providing clients with varied educational resources and support.
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The battle became all too weighty when Sanders and two Shell employees caught Stewart painting over Sanders’s sign. The three were armed and chased Stewart who was also armed, eventually leading Stewart to start a shootout. He killed one of the employees before Sanders shot Stewart in the shoulder to stop him.
As a result, Stewart went to prison for murder and Sanders dominated the gas station business in the area, allowing him to evolve into a restaurant business. Soon after, Harland Sanders became Colonel Sanders when Governor Ruby Laffoon named him a real Kentucky Colonel in 1935.
Some 20 years later, Dave Thomas, the head cook of a restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, worked closely with Colonel Sanders. He came to the city to grow his business, KFC. During this time, Thomas offered Colonel Sanders advice such as limiting the menu to signature dishes and making commercials with the Colonel making
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Waters (D-Inglewood) convinced key members of the House Appropriations Committee to pull funding from the project, to the tune of $200 million. Voicing her opposition of the expensive people mover, Waters wrote in her July 8 letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg: “The project “is not designed to benefit the local community and it will not provide convenient connectivity to employment or public services for residents.”
“Instead, the ITC is designed primarily to allow public transit users to connect the extra 1.6 miles from Metro’s K Line to sports and entertainment venues. Shuttle buses could most likely accomplish the same goal at a fraction of the cost, but have not been seriously considered as an alternative.”
Ted’s reputation as a businessman and mentor earned him a position on the Inglewood Board of Commissioners, along with Glenda. Together, they worked on the development team of the 527 Regent Street housing development
A consummate professional, who always strived to reach the next level, Ted achieved numerous real estate certifications, including residential, investment and 1031 exchange certifications. He also had 2 Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Public Administration
He was the past president of the Consolidated Board of Realtists, and active member of the California Assn. of Real Estate Brokers. A mentor to many, and staunch advocate for fair housing, Ted was also an innovator within his field. He founded a program called “Exit With Dignity” which encourages owners in foreclosure to
an appearance on screen. This led to Thomas managing four failing KFCs and making them so profitable that he sold his share back to Colonel Sanders for upwards of $1.5 million in 1968. Today, those shares would be worth more than $13.8 million.
With his excellent skills in business and newfound wealth, Thomas founded and opened the first Wendy’s in Columbus, Ohio. He named the franchise after his daughter Melinda’s nickname, Wenda, which then became Wendy for the restaurant. Thomas’s mission was to serve fresh, highquality meat, a goal that persists today, according to Eat This, Not That. Wendy’s never freezes their patties and instead opts for thousands of deliveries of filler- and additive-free beef in refrigerated trucks every week.
Hitting closer to home, Glen Bell, an aspiring restaurateur, learned how to make authentic tacos from the owners of a San Bernardino restaurant called Mitlá Cafe (which is still running
Despite the Congresswoman’s late change of heart, Butts is confident funding will be restored.
“It’s unfortunate that our representative looks to destroy a project that will provide 17,000 jobs for the constituents in her district,” he said. Approximately 35% of those jobs are required to go to Inglewood residents, he added.
“Those middle-class jobs are the “best gateway for permanent housing,” said Butts, who denied the project will displace a “single long-term resident.”
Inglewood first proposed the Inglewood Transit Connector back in 2018 as an elevated automatic people mover that help mitigate traffic from downtown Inglewood to its various entertainment venues, residential and business developments
Inglewood wants to begin
short sale their house instead of going through the modification process. Through it, homeowners could receive a cash payout to leave.
Ted will be remembered for his 40 plus years in the industry, his calm demeanor and his sage advice to new and experienced home and business owners alike.
“Ted Brass’s dedication and commitment to excellence have left an indelible mark on the California Association of Real Estate Brokers. His unwavering passion for advocating for fair housing and his tireless efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion within our industry have set a high standard for all of us to aspire to.
“As we reflect on Ted’s remarkable life and career, we remember a man who embodied integrity, kindness, and leadership. His contributions went beyond professional achievements; he was a friend to many, always ready
with a helping hand and a word of encouragement,” said Ria CottonLandry, President of the California Assn. of Real Estate Brokers. Inglewood Today fondly remembers Ted and the many ways he lent his support over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ted’s family, friends and the many clients whose lives he touched.
today in the same place as it did during its establishment in 1937). With this knowledge, Bell opened a taco stand that he named Taco Bell in 1951. Taco Bell got its first restaurant in 1962 in the city of Downey. The first location to become part of the franchise was sold to Kermit Bekke and located in Torrance. Neither of the two remain in the market today in their original names or locations. And now, the gem of the West Coast, In-N-Out. The first location opened in 1948 in Baldwin Park. It was the first drive-thru hamburger spot in California and was run by Harry and Esther Snyder. They started it on the principle that ingredients would be hand-picked every morning and served fresh. Much like Wendy’s, In-N-Out still closely follows this philosophy.
the patty-making process, using beef that is free of additives and fillers and then delivered fresh.
It’s evident that what made these fast-food chains able to grow across the nation is the founders’ passion and
According to Eat This, Not That, InN-Out is intimately involved with the selection process of their cows and with
commitment to their craft. Ultimately, that’s what allows an establishment to stand the test of time.
construction on the automated people mover next year and is aiming for a 2028 opening to coincide with the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Inglewood is hosting the opening ceremonies and swimming at SoFi Stadium, as well as basketball at the Intuit Dome.
But that timeline is contingent on the ITC receiving the $200 million from the federal government, as the first installment of a $1 billion grant backed by the Biden administration— funds that Rep. Waters has removed.
The mayor admitted that “Any reduction in the $2 billion we’ve assembled for the project, between state, federal and local money, would be the death of the project, but added that state senators are “100% in favor of this project.”
The Senate Appropriations
Committee is expected to meet July 25 to discuss the Department of Transportation budget. The Senate will then meet with committee members of the House to negotiate budgetary differences.
So far, Inglewood has secured $1.97 billion in funding promises from local, state and federal sources, including $1 billion from the FTA. The city has secured land, relocated a water system and is in the process of finding new locations for businesses that will be displaced.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have all supported the project in the past.