May 30, 2024

Hollywood Park Welcomes New Tenants This Summer

Hollywood Park, the largest urban mixed-use mega development under

construction in the Western United States, is announcing new retail tenants that are slated to open this summer. JD

Sports, Iconix Fitness, and Cosm Los Angeles all will open Summer 2024.

The new tenants will join Cinépolis

Sen. Steven Bradford Announces Bid for Lieutenant Governor

By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

California State Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood), 64, says the “time is right” and he is “up to the challenge” of becoming the next Lieutenant Governor of California.

Bradford, who serves as the Vice Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), recently announced his bid for the second highest office in the state. The election will be held in 2026.

“I think it’s time we need someone in that office who is committed to doing the work. It’s not a glamorous job. It’s an in-the-weeds job but it’s a job that

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impacts us every day,” Bradford told California Black Media (CBM).

“I want to do the work that is in front of me,” said Bradford, who has served in the Legislature for 15 years as an Assemblymember and State Senator, and will be termed out at the end of this year.

“That’s what my career has been about—doing the work of the position I’ve been elected to do.”

In the Legislature, Bradford represents Senate District 35. It is home to nearly one million residents, and it includes the communities of Inglewood, Compton,

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Keep Your Kids Engaged This Summer

By Willie Brown

In the next 2-3 weeks, summer will arrive, and with it, thousands of children will be unleashed all over Southern California, looking for things to do. Are you ready, parents?

Summer is made for fun, but it can also present challenges for working parents who want to keep their kids safe and engaged. You want them to enjoy their summer, but also be ready for the new school year. Fortunately, there are plenty of attractions close to home that can keep your children from being bored and help them stay out of mischief. Several are totally free or low-cost.

Want to keep young minds sharp?

Check out your local libraries and see what types of events and reading

programs are available. Also, check out the local parks. I recommend vising the https://ityofInglewood. org website. is a good starting place to research parks and libraries in the area and see what’s going on.

Museums are a great way to get kids involved in learning history, art and culture Exposition Park in Los Angeles has a plethora of attractions for youngsters including the California Science Center, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, EXPO Center, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and the California African American Museum (CAAM)

The CAAM just reopened to the public last week, after months of infrastructure repairs—just in time to kick off the summer season. This summer, the museum will celebrate Juneteenth with a full day of wellness and family activities on

June 15, followed by artist openings and exhibits highlighting the African American experience and culture.

With a little planning, this summer can be both fun and mentally enriching.

Put a schedule together of fun activities to keep your children entertained and inspired about learning. For more information about Exposition Park, visit https:// expositionpark.ca.gov.

Inglewood Today and CBCF Announce Spring and 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.

A Handful of 99 Cent Only Stores Finds a Buyer

Dailymail.com reports that almost a dozen 99 Cents Only stores have been saved from closure by a rival.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has stepped in to buy 11 shops from the now-bankrupt company, and they will open under new branding after the old stores finally shut in early June. The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the purchase for $14.6 million in cash last week.

The 99 Cents Only Stores announced on April 4 that it would shutter all 371 locations, blaming inflation and rising theft as the chief culprits.

So far, the only stores to be spared are in Texas.

The popular discount chain had stores in California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Ninety-nine Cents Only Stores are due to close officially next month.

Meanwhile, Mark Miller,

former president of Big Lots, is hoping to acquire 143 stores in California. Miller has reportedly put together a group of investors, and said he has a bankruptcy attorney in “constant communication” with all parties.

“I think we’re in as good a position as anybody to take a piece of these 143 stores,” Miller said.

The 99 Cents Only franchise is one of several retailers facing massive closures in 2024.

Dollar and budget stores have had a rough year. While all shops are struggling to keep up with inflation, it affects value retailers worst due to their already-tight margins.

Dollar Tree said last month it was

raising the maximum price cap on its goods to $7.

The company also owns Family Dollar, and plans to shutter nearly 1,000 of those—600 this year and the rest when leases end.

NOTICE OF ELECTION

El período de nominación para estos cargos comienza el lunes 15 de julio de 2024, y cierra el viernes 9 de agosto de 2024, a las 5:00 p.m.

Si no se nomina a nadie o solamente a una persona para un cargo electivo, se puede realizar el nombramiento al cargo elegido según lo prescrito por la §10229 del Código Electoral del Estado de California.

Los centros electorales estarán abiertos entre las 7:00 a.m. y 8:00 p.m. el 5 de noviembre de 2024.

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House Bill Passes to Rename Federal Courthouse After Latino Family

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s (CA-34) bipartisan legislation to name the Los Angeles U.S. Courthouse after Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez, American civil rights icons.

The Mendez family helped change the course of U.S. history almost eight decades ago after their daughter wasn’t allowed to enroll in her neighborhood school that was only for white children. They brought a lawsuit that ended

unconstitutional.

Gomez’s bill would be a historic first, as the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse would be the first federal courthouse named after a Latina out of over 200 named federal courthouses in the U.S. The courthouse sits just blocks from where the historic Mendez case was originally decided.

on their vision for a more equal society for their children, where the color of someone’s skin doesn’t determine their access to education. I am eager to see Congressman Gomez’s bill pass the Senate to preserve this important piece of history.”

by the federal government, was willing to lease farmland to them.

school segregation in California in 1947.

The Mendez’s activism, alongside the Ramirez, Estrada, Guzman and Palomino families, culminated in the landmark case that led to the end of segregation in California schools. Thurgood Marshall wrote the NAACP’s amicus brief in the case, and just years later used the Mendez case as a blueprint for the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education landmark ruling, which found segregation in public schools

“Today we took a historic step in honoring the history of civil rights in Los Angeles and across the nation by passing legislation to name the Los Angeles U.S. Courthouse after civil rights icons Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez,” said Rep. Gomez.

The Mendez family’s legal plight began after Sylvia was denied enrollment at her Westminster neighborhood school.

As a 9-year-old third grader at the time, she wanted to attend the “beautiful school” with the “nice playground,” not

“I thank CAPAC Executive Member Rep. Gomez for his leadership to have Congress highlight how intertwined our stories and fights for justice and equality are and recognize the significance of the Mendez v. Westminster case to California’s and America’s civil rights history,” said Rep. Judy Chu (CA28), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

“What an immense honor that the House passed Congressman Jimmy Gomez’s bill to memorialize the work of my parents and all the families involved in this case by naming the Los Angeles US courthouse after them,” said Sylvia Mendez, whose education was at the heart of the landmark Mendez v. Westminster case.

“My parents and the four other families in this case refused to give up

understanding that she couldn’t because it was reserved for white children only. Instead, Latino children like her were forced to attend the “Mexican school” in a rundown building next to a cow pasture. The conditions there were terrible, she recalled in an interview with NBC News in 2021.

The Mendez family relocated to Westminster because the Japanese American Munemitsu family, who were themselves tragically experiencing the injustice of World War II incarceration

“Decades after Brown v. Board of Education and Mendez v. Westminster, the fight for equality in education continues,” said Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. “Honoring Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez by naming the Los Angeles US Courthouse after them takes a step to rectify past injustices and will serve as a reminder of their advocacy. This legislation will reinforce our continued commitment to work toward justice and equality.”

The courthouse naming bill now heads to the Senate.

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Sports & Entertainment Willow Heals Herself and the World

By Maya Mackey

Willow Smith’s new album, Empathogen, is a breath of fresh air. A palate cleanse following rap beefs and Celebrity sexual abuse allegations. A jazz album with a dollop of rock, “Empathogen” feels like yellow and sounds like Spring.

The album opens up with “Home”, a feature with John Batiste who declares “love eveything!” Shortly after, Willow lets us in on her life philosophy. “I live my life in a river of grace. I trust this river to carry me home. “ She lives her life in surrender to the What Is. But she wants her audience to know arriving to this place has been a journey.

“Symptom of Life,” the lead single of “Empathogen,” serves almost like a mission statement. It holds a magnifying glass to today’s society, asking how we’re going to move against the darkness we see. The song serves as both an encouragement: “Magic is real, when you see it inside, you ecide,” and a call to action:

Feast my eyes on lower things

While beauty is a symptom of life

Gotta decide if I’m gonna see it, why?

Feast our eyes on lower things

When suffering is craving the light Gotta decide how we’re gonna heal it.

Pairing the me with we almost feels like a call and response, a common format in gospel music and it’s a nice cultural touch to such a soulful album.

But I digress.

Beyond moral calls to action and reminders to practice good mental health, this album is Willow’s deeply reflective journey on a search for her identity. She questions who she is multiple times, shares stories of trying and failing to run from herself and

ultimately in the album finale, “Big Feelings,” comes to understand that, “ [self] acceptance is the key. Acceptance gives [her] wings.”

With affirmations like, “The fear isn’t real, the battle’s not mine,” Willow really tries to manage her big feelings and anxiety. She explains the struggle of wanting to live free, happy and unbothered but knowing sometimes you have fall apart in order to reach that state of emotional nirvana. She admits:

“Don’t really wanna,

But I think I need to fall to pieces

Don’t really wanna, But it’s funny ‘cause I think I need it.”

She ultimately chooses to surrender and cultivate a practice of solitude. A disciplined one at that and that discipline is no doubt a trait instilled by both of her parents. While she lets us

know intentional solitude is not always fun, she chooses to cling to the benefits at the end of the day.

In “The Fear is Not Real”:

“In the silence, I can hear inside my mind

In the silence, I can’t wear my disguise.”

If you still see Willow Smith as the 10 year old girl whipping her braids back’ n’ forth, Empathogen is your wake up call. She’s a woman now. And a brave one at that–willing to stare her anxiety in the face and wrestle with her fears of existentialism.

“I tried to fight it

The truth came back to bite me

But I wanna feel it, wanna see it

Even though it eats me whole.”

Her truth seems to be that life is more beautiful than we give it credit for. And

that if we can just learn to fight through our anxieties and mental distortions, we could all feel OK. Her truth is that she’d rather experience the real and raw, even if it sucks than live under a pretense of, “I’m fine.”

This album cycles through the emotional extremities of life. Starting off with hope and innocence, ending with confusion and angst and then starting all over again.

That’s life. Fighting to hold the balance of wonder and doubt, fear and courage, passion and apathy.

Willow asks us all to choose the good and to accept ourselves in the moments that we can’t.

*All quoted lyrics are the work of Willow Smith and Chris Greatti

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton Dies at 71

Bill Walton, a basketball legend known for his success as a player and as a broadcaster, has passed away after a long bout with cancer. He was 71. Walton had an illustrious career, starting with his time at UCLA where he won two national championships and was a three-time national player of the year. His impact on the game continued into the NBA, where he was named MVP in the 1977-78 season and was a two-time champion.

Born on Nov. 5, 1952 in La Mesa, California, Walton’s basketball career began in grade school at Blessed Sacrament in San Diego.

In 1972, Walton joined the UCLA Bruins, where his college basketball

State in 1973 remains a national championship game record.

Walton, who entered the Hall of Fame in 1993, was one of the game’s most

celebrated figures. His NBA career — although disrupted by chronic foot injuries — included the Portland Trail Blazers, the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics.

“Bill Walton was truly one of a kind. As a Hall of Fame player, he redefined the center position,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a press release. “... But what I will remember most about him was his zest for life. He was a regular presence at league events -- always upbeat, smiling ear to ear and looking to share his wisdom and warmth. I treasured our close friendship, envied his boundless energy and admired the time he took with every person he encountered.”

career flourished under legendary Coach John Wooden. He was awarded the Final Four Most Outstanding Player twice. His 44 points against Memphis

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When to Pivot Your Small Business (And How to Do It)

By Aden Ferguson

For small business owners, recognizing the right time to make a major pivot in your company’s products, services or operations can mean the difference between success and failure. Being stuck in the status quo while market conditions change can doom even the most promising startups. On the other hand, pivoting recklessly or too frequently can squander resources and erode your brand.

So how can you tell when it’s really time to pivot? And what’s the best way to successfully implement a pivot? Here are some key strategies from entrepreneurship experts:

Signs It’s Time to Pivot

- Stagnant or declining sales/revenue despite your marketing efforts

- Negative customer feedback revealing your offerings are missing the mark

- Arrival of better, cheaper competitors that are taking market share

- Regulatory, technological, or cultural shifts that threaten your business model

- You’ve maxed out the potential of your current target market

If you’ve genuinely tried to make the numbers work but they still aren’t adding up after giving it your full

effort, that’s one of the clearest signs a pivot is needed.

How to Successfully Pivot

1. Get feedback from customers to identify their unmet needs you could

fill through a pivot. This customer insight is invaluable.

2. Explore multiple pivot options and run the numbers on each one. Can you achieve profitability through

reasonable projections?

3. Once you pick a pivot strategy, craft a detailed pivot plan with specifics on the new products/services, required resources, marketing, financials, etc.

4. Communicate the pivot clearly to your employees, customers, and partners. Radical pivots may require rebranding.

5. Don’t quit your current operations cold turkey if possible. Pivot step-by-step while still generating revenue from existing streams.

6. Remain nimble and datadriven. Continually evaluate whether the pivot is working or needs modifying.

Pivots are often essential for small businesses, but they carry big risks if not planned and executed extremely well. Your ability to pivot could make or break your company’s trajectory.

Small businesses must read the tea leaves when changing circumstances put pressure on their original business model. With a thoughtful pivot pursued strategically, small businesses can unlock new potential and success.

Gallery—both now open—in addition to future tenants including Google’s Code Next Lab as part of Hollywood Park’s dynamic shopping, dining and entertainment district located at Prairie Avenue and Century Boulevard in Inglewood.

“Hollywood Park was designed to be a global destination where people live, work and play, and the addition of these retailers brings us closer to that vision,” said Rob Aylesworth, Project Director, Hollywood Park. “We are pleased to welcome JD Sports, Iconix Fitness and Cosm to our growing retail portfolio, giving people more reasons to come visit this one-of-a-kind destination.”

Developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke, Hollywood Park consists of a retail area, office space, sophisticated residences, public parks, a lake, and premier entertainment venues. The mixed-use development is all linked by walkable paseos and plazas, centered around the 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium and adjacent YouTube Theater.

events, all within the club’s signature pristine environment. Later this year, the rooftop will open featuring a junior-sized Olympic pool and outdoor fitness space. A key component to the brand is a focus on the neighborhood community at large. Iconix works to build relationships between members through fun events and is dedicated to giving back to the communities they call home.

sought-after events taking place from around the world.

Prior to officially opening to the public on June 29, Cosm will also host a series of private events and early access premiers at its venue featuring live productions of the 2024 NBA Finals and 2024 Stanley Cup Finals, as well as exclusive immersive exhibitions from world-renowned creators and artists of the Cosm Studios Creator Program. A full slate of programming will be available closer to the venue’s opening date.

UK-based sports fashion retailer JD Sports will open a more than 7,500 square foot location later this year at Hollywood Park, featuring the latest footwear and apparel from top brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas and New Balance, among many others. JD Sports also boasts the trendiest accessories, in addition to activewear collections, including Nike Tech Fleece.

Iconix Fitness will soon open a 56,000 square foot flagship location at Hollywood Park. This three-level facility will provide top-of-the-line equipment, expert trainers, an extensive group fitness class schedule, luxury amenities, and unique member social

Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, will officially open its first experiential venue at Hollywood Park on June 29, 2024, with a Shared Reality production of UFC 303. While UFC 303 will be held in person at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on June 29, Cosm’s 65,000 square foot venue, which features an 87-foot-diameter 8K+ LED dome, will give Los Angeles area fight fans the experience of sitting Octagon-side for one of the year’s most highly anticipated UFC events.

Hollywood Park is a city within a city. When complete, Hollywood Park will include up to five million square feet of creative office space, an exceptional retail district reaching up to 890,000 square feet, a 300-room hotel, and up to 2,500 sophisticated new residences. The expansive outdoor-oriented districts will border the 12-acre Lake Park while being interlaced with a total 25 acres of tree-lined public parks and open space.

Hollywood Park’s retail component opened in 2023 with Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, the first movie theater in Inglewood in nearly 30 years. Residency Art Gallery, a platform for artists of color, opened shortly thereafter. Tenants will continue to open at the near 300-acre mixed-use site in a phased approach.

To learn more about Hollywood Park, please visit www.hollywoodparkca. com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. For retail leasing inquiries, contact Jack Nathan of Kennedy Wilson Brokerage at 424542-8886 or shops@hollywoodparkca. com.

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Walton made just as many waves off the court while he was in Los Angeles. During his junior season, he was arrested at a Vietnam War protest, one of the first indications of his politics, and had to be bailed out by Wooden. “Your generation has screwed up the world. My generation is trying to straighten it out,” Walton said in a statement after the incident.

Walton finished his career with two championships, an MVP, a Finals MVP, a Sixth Man of the Year award, two All-Star appearances, two All-NBA Team nods (one First, one Second) and two All-Defensive First Team honors. Additionally, his No. 32 jersey was retired by the Trail Blazers in 1989. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993, and was selected to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary Team in 1996 and

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Gardena, Torrance, Carson, Harbor Gateway, San Pedro, Hawthorne, and Lawndale.

The lieutenant governor serves as acting governor whenever the governor is absent from the state, and automatically becomes governor if a vacancy occurs. The lieutenant governor is the President of the California Senate

Cosm showcases live sports, entertainment, music, immersive art, and more in a whole new way, delivering state-of-the-art architecture and visuals that merge the energy of the crowd with elevated food and beverage service. Fans will feel like they have the best seat in the house at the most

75th Anniversary Team in 2021.

Following his retirement, Walton became a successful broadcaster, working with CBS, NBC, ESPN and the Los Angeles Clippers before stepping away in 2009 due to back problems.

A few years later, he returned to work with the Sacramento Kings on a parttime basis, then re-joined ESPN and the Pac-12 Network, where he had still been calling games

Tributes flooded in for Walton following the news of his death. None had a negative word to say, and the love and affection for the big man was perhaps best summed up by his friend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: “On the court, Bill was a fierce player. But off the court, he wasn’t happy unless he did everything he could to make everyone around him happy.”

and votes in case of a tie.

Eleni Kounalakis is the current lieutenant governor. However, her term in office is set to expire in 2026 due to term limits.

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has also declared her candidacy for the lieutenant governor’s office and has launched her campaign.

Jon Bentley Roberts II, 362 Richmond St., El Segundo, CA 90245, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, Torrance Courthouse, 825 Maple Avenue, Room 100, Torrance, CA 90503, to change his name.

FROM: Jon Bentley Roberts II -TO: Jon Bentley Coast

NAME CHANGE NAME CHANGE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case # 24TRCP00182

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 28, 2024, 8:30 AM, Dept B, Room 340, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Publication Dates: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024.

Kyla Victoria Hunts, 362 Richmond St., El Segundo, CA 90245, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, Torrance Courthouse, 825 Maple Avenue, -Room 100, Torrance, CA 90503, to change her name.

FROM: Kyla Victoria Hunts -TO: Kyla Victoria Hunts Coast

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on June 28, 2024, 8:30 AM, Dept P, Room 440, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Publication Dates: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024. Continued from page

LEGAL SUMMONS

California Black Women’s Collective Will Crown 70 “Trailblazers” at Awards Ceremony in June

Seventy Black Women will be “crowned” when the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI) presents the 2024 California Trailblazers Hall of Fame Awards Celebration. The event will be held at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre in L.A. on June 14 at 6:30 p.m.

“The Trailblazers Hall of Fame Awards honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of California Black Women who have made significant contributions in their respective fields,” said Kellie Todd Griffin, CABWCEI president and CEO.

“These trailblazers serve as inspiring role models and catalysts for positive change in our communities,” she said.

CABWCEI is a non-profit that is focused on impacting and improving the lives of Black Women and Girls throughout the state by partnering with corporate, social, not for profit and advocacy organizations to develop programs and initiatives designed to dismantle systemic and economic barriers Black women and girls face.

The Trailblazers Hall of Fame Awards is the first program that highlights Black Women leaders from various parts of California. Honorees will receive an award and a bejeweled crown to represent their royalty and authority, said Todd Griffin.

Cedric “The Entertainer” and his wife Lorna Kyles, event cochairs, will kick off the show. In addition, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, and other dignitaries will attend the ceremony.

The evening will consist of three segments: A VIP Reception where more than 32 women will be recognized; an Awards Ceremony that will honor more than 38 Legacy Trailblazers and include top entertainment; and an Afterparty with acclaimed deejays, dancing, signature drinks and hors d’oeuvres. For tickets, visit TrailblazerHallofFame.eventbrite.com.

Honorees are from multiple disciplines ranging from advocacy, corporate and civil rights to legal, entertainment and labor. They have all significantly impacted and improved the lives of Black Women and Girls throughout the state.

Inaugural events were held in 2022 in both Northern and Southern California and honored 100 women, including individuals such as Bass, U.S. Congressmember Maxine Waters (D-CA-43); Tia Orr, Executive Director, SEIU California; Crystal Crawford, Executive Director of the Western Center on Law and Poverty; and Yolanda Richardson, CEO, San Francisco Health Plan. This year’s event will combine both regions.

The California Trailblazers Hall of Fame Awards Celebration supports the work of the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute which focuses on improving the lives of Black Women and Girls by uplifting their voices and the issues that impact them. CABWCEI has three core programs – The CA Black Women’s Think Tank, Conversations for Black Women and Protect Black Women and Girls.

Aging in California Your Connection to Resources

California’s Aging Services Offer Valuable Resources for Older Adults Everyone can use some help from time to time. If you’re 60 or older, you may find that your needs are specific to your time in life. California’s aging services network offers a variety of programs, services, and supports for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.

For example, you may prefer to age in place, staying in your own home and community. Two programs can make this easier: One offers help with home repairs, transportation, and extra in-home care; the other can arrange health and social care programs, including day centers with activities like arts and exercise. These can help you remain independent and less likely to need a care facility.

Food and Health Many Californians enjoy home-delivered meals, and many gather for group meals at senior centers, community centers, and other dining venues. If you have limited income, you might get fresh produce, herbs, and honey at participating farmers markets, as well as regular food benefits through the CalFresh Expansion program. Are you confused by all the health insurance options? Volunteers with a special counseling program can guide you and your family through the many choices in Medicare and long-term care insurance.

Care If you care for an older adult or someone with disabilities, you can find support in two programs that offer temporary in-home relief to caregivers, one-on-one and group counseling, and help with paperwork. There’s also help for families to develop action plans for people with dementia and referrals to ease caregiver stress. Have you run into consumer fraud, elder abuse, or age discrimination? Legal Services can help with these issues, including questions about Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, health insurance, pensions, and conservatorships.

Jobs More older Californians these days are looking for jobs. If you’re looking for work, you might qualify for free training in a variety of industries. You may even be placed in a job with a participating employer.

All these services — and many more — are coordinated locally through Area Agencies on Aging. Find yours by calling the California Aging and Adult Information Line at 800-510-2020. You can also visit aging.ca.gov to learn more.

California Black Media Staff