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Voter Apathy, Name Recognition Top Mid Terms Butts poised for triumph, but Dotson forced to runoff

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While there were many candidates who were quite optimistic after Nov. 8 General Election as 1,318,093 (23.42%) of 5,627,796 registered voters cast their ballots, but none released jubilant campaign celebratory photos boasting victory, although some results that seem inevitable.

Starting at the top of the ticket in Inglewood where a hand full of relatively unknowns tested powerful Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. as we went to print the incumbent had more votes by himself than the entire field combined.

Still Mayor Butts was measured when reached the morning following the election saying that he has nothing to celebrate because the results have not been certified and votes will not be finalized until possibly Nov. 11.

Los Angeles County Registrar results available at deadline showed Butts ahead 55.64% and 6,432 votes while his closest candidate Fredrisha “Sha” Dixon had 15.97% and 1,846 votes.

One the one hand the conclusion could be reached that the name recognition

and most importantly money was too much for any of these novice aspirants to overcome, or one could argue if Dixon had the money perhaps, she could have been a threat. What we can say for almost certain is that Buts will continue to be mayor of Inglewood after all the votes are tabulated.

On the other hand, in the hotly contested Inglewood District 1 City Council the name recognition of West Basin Municipal Water District board member Gloria Gray could be enough to force a runoff with incumbent George W. Dotson. Dotson accumulated 32.34% and 1,199 vote to Gray’s 23% and 873 votes. If no candidate earns more than 50 percent of the vote then a runoff is conducted between the top two finishers to determine the winner.

Inglewood activist Yolanda Davidson was third with 21% and 790 votes, so there is a possibility that she could be among the top two when all the votes are counted.

In Inglewood City Council District 2 seat, incumbent Alex Padilla had garnered a whopping 68.03% and 1,983 votes over Bobby Brown who mustered

31.97 percent and 932 votes. Those numbers certainly were not Brown’s prerogative to put it lightly.

Measure C, the Inglewood ballot initiative that attracted millions of dollars in support of both sides, could be poised for defeat if it can comeback from being down 6,163-5,359 for NO.

This is an ordinance to establish minimum wage for certain employees of privately owned covered healthcare facilities. A Yes vote allows the ordinance to establish a $25 per hour minimum wage, subject to annual increase, for certain employees employed to work at or by a privately owned covered healthcare facility located within the City of Inglewood, and provide for enforcement by the City, a Healthcare Worker or their representative, or another person acting on behalf of the public be approved?

Prominent established political figures joined with the unions in support of HC, but private health care facilities poured in boatloads of money to prevent it with a No vote.

In other statewide races or measures; Measure A allowing for the Sheriff to

be removed was leading big, Measure C, the cannabis tax is a lock to pass, Gavin Newsom will return to the governor’s mansion, Congresswoman Maxine Waters was polling at 73.88% against Republican Omar Navarro in 43rd Congressional District; the hopscotching Sydney Kamlager was trouncing Jan C. Perry in the race to replace Rep. Karen Bass in Congressional District 37; In the 61st District State Assembly Tina S. McKinnor was running up the score against an opponent who surrendered following the primary but who name remained on the ballot. Robert Pullen-Miles is the current mayor of Lawndale and decided to campaign to remain mayor instead of challenging McKinnor, but by his name remaining on the ballot he accumulated more votes 19,146, more than 17,000 more than he did for mayor, but McKinnor’s lead of 10,000 votes appears insurmountable.

Pullen-Miles was leading the Lawndale mayor race where he’s polling beyond 70 percent.

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A Message from Interim County Administrator Mr. Arturo Valdez

Dear Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Staff, Students, Families and Community, In our continued commitment to serving our community and providing current information, we have some important updates in this week’s message.

Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day, our District Offices and schools will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022. School and District operations will resume on Monday, November 14, 2022. Please join us as we recognize and thank the many men and women who have served, and currently serve, in our country’s armed forces. We honor them for their service, sacrifice, and their commitment to ensuring our safety and freedom.

IUSD Stellar Student Spotlight by Maygan Orr

Montzerrat Borjas has a desire to change the world! Montserrat, 6th grader at Oak Street TK-8 School was the grand prize winner of the most recent “Water is Life” art contest, sponsored by the West Basin Municipal Water District. Her art piece, entitled “Every Drop Counts”, was selected from 850 submissions, and was awarded an Apple iPad to continue her artistic efforts. In addition to creating art, Montzerrat enjoys playing volleyball, running, biking, and swimming. Her dream college where she plans to attend is the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA). Montzerrat would like to become a news anchor when she grows up, because she loves to read and wants to connect with people in her

community and address their needs.

Montzerrat has received various acknowledgments every year that she has been a student at Oak Street, such as the student of the month award, achievement awards for grades and citizenship, and a perfect attendance award. Not only does Montzerrat believe in academic achievement, but she also believes in serving her community. At her church, she volunteers at fairs and other events where volunteers are needed. Montzerrat says that her greatest inspiration is her parents, because they work hard no matter what difficulties they face and they always encourage her to go to college and find success in life.

Montzerrat has this advice to share with her fellow IUSD students: “Trusting in yourself, working hard, and setting goals will help you have more control over your life”.

To nominate a stellar IUSD student to be spotlighted next month, please email maygan.orr@inglewoodusd.com.

Native American History Month

Our District is proud to join the nation as we celebrate Native American History Month (NAHM) for the month of November. The commemorative month focuses on the significant contributions that Native Americans have made toward the establishment and growth of the United States. It aims to provide a platform for Native people to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. Please join us as we share a series of local Native American tribes within our weekly newsletter and on social media throughout the month of November. To learn more about Native American History Month, please click here.

National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

District Committee Meeting Updates

In an effort to keep our community informed, our next Asset Management Advisory Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the District Office board room and the School Closure and Consolidation Committee meeting will take place on November 28, 2022. The meetings are open to the public to attend, listen, and provide public comments. Please click here for information regarding our committee meeting agendas and supporting documents that will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. Learning made fun for the entire Family

This past weekend, the District hosted a series of events: “Supporting Student Success Should not Be Scary, Let us Show you How” Parent Summit, Pumpkin Patch Kinder Literacy Village, Financial Aid Workshop, and a special movie showing at the Miracle Theater. Families and students across the District joined the festivities. Students engaged in fun learning activities in their costumes, as they participated in storytime, pumpkin painting, and a costume parade. Parents participated in a series of workshops and were able to learn about the various programs, services, and resources the District offers while high school students learned about the college admissions process and had the opportunity to fill out their Financial Aid application with their parents/guardians. The event concluded with IUSD families being invited to the Miracle Theater for a free showing of the Disney movie, Coco.

their football craft and elevating their performance on and off the field. Join us tonight, Friday, November 4, 2022 at South Torrance High School, for firstround CIF playoffs, as the Inglewood Sentinels will play against the Apple Valley Sun Devils at 7:00 p.m. We are looking forward to the game, as an opportunity to come together and cheer on our students.

Facilities-At-a-Glance Newsletter

Our District would like to share some highlights and updates on the District’s current and completed school modernization and improvement projects. The modernization and improvement projects have been funded through the use of Measure GG and Measure I bonds funding proceeds. To learn more about how the funding proceeds have impacted our schools, please click here.

First Aid/CPR/AED Classes

Our District is excited to launch free First Aid/CPR/AED certification classes to all IUSD employees. IUSD School Police Department will be offering a series of classes during the month of October. Please contact Bernarda Gutierrez at (310) 680-5249 or via email at bernarda.gutierrez@inglewoodusd. com to register today. To learn more about the certification classes offered by our School Police Department, click here.

Upcoming IUSD Meetings

School Closure and Consolidation Committee Meetings

November 28, 2022

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Our District is proud to join the nation as we celebrate National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. We will continue to provide resources, in an effort to address the educational needs of students experiencing homelessness in our district. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with our community, and other social services agencies to support our students and families. Please join us in wearing green on Fridays during the month of November to support our fight to end child and youth homelessness.

College and Career Readiness Awareness Month As an effort to promote higher education and career readiness, the District invites students to participate in a variety of activities throughout the month of November. For the week of November 7-11, we are encouraging students to create a collage reflecting desired college and career choices, including illustrations of how various careers of interest are reflected in photographs and media. All staff and students are invited to wear a T-Shirt from a university or college to promote higher education on Wednesdays throughout November. Please take a picture and post on social media using the hashtag: #IUSDCollegeShirtWednesdays

What’s Happening in our District and Schools?

We are truly thankful for the sponsorship of the Brotherhood Crusade and the California Department of Education for their continued support of our early childhood learning programs, our District employees who played a vital role in the success of our parent and student workshops, resource booths, and the many fun-filled activities that took place.

Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Celebrations

School sites and the District office celebrated Halloween and Dia de los Muertos with various activities this past week. Students and staff across the district enjoyed showcasing their Halloween spirit by trunk-or-treating, costume parades, pumpkin painting, a pumpkin patch literacy village, and so much more. In addition, our students and staff commemorated Dia de los Muertos, a time to honor and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us with altars filled with keepsakes and pictures. It was a great way to come together and have a little fun!

Athletics on the Rise

Congratulations to our Ocean League Champions, Inglewood High School football team for their spectacular 10-0 season, as they prepare for their firstround CIF Southern Section, Division 2 playoffs. Our District is proud of our football athletes and coaches across our high schools for their hard work, dedication, and commitment this season. IUSD has exceptionally talented athletes who continuously are fine tuning

Asset Management Advisory Committee Meetings November 15, 2022

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WalkUnitedLA

Our District is excited to participate in this year’s WalkUnitedLA on Saturday, November 12, 2022. WalkUnitedLA is a family-friendly walk/run hosted by United Way of Greater Los Angeles in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. The walk will help raise money and awareness of the United Way’s mission to end generational poverty and combat homelessness. Andrew Whitworth, winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award and Super Bowl LVI Champion, has been named as Honorary Chair for WalkUnitedLA, 2022! Joining the walk is completely FREE if you use Code: ED22. Select Inglewood Unified School District to join the team today.

Thank you staff, parents, students, and community members for your ongoing support and commitment to the success of our district.

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No Red Wave but Election Night Results Could Still Leave Democrats Feeling Blue

Everything about your life is ultimately controlled or influenced by those who are elected.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

As Election Night turned slowly into Wednesday morning, the U.S. House and Senate balance of power remained a tossup after tens of millions of votes were counted nationwide.

And while crucial races like the Georgia Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and Democratic Incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock remained too close to call, the red wave many political watchers and several mainstream media outlets predicted hadn’t developed.

In the House, where power is likely to change hands, one Democrat, Virginia Rep. Elaine Luria, lost her seat. However, Ohio GOP Rep. Steve Chabot also lost his House seat.

Some House seats that most predicted as easy Republican prey like Democratic Reps. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, and Chris Pappas in New Hampshire, were retained.

On Wednesday morning, Republicans were assured of 207 House seats to 188 for Democrats. A party needs 218 seats to control the chamber.

With Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman defeating Republican Mehmet Oz for the Pennsylvania Senate seat, Democrats currently hold a 48-47 seat advantage in their efforts to retain control.

As it’s been the past two years, Democrats need 50 seats to control

that chamber because Vice President Kamala Harris acts as the tiebreaker.

However, the race to represent Georgia in the Senate remains surprisingly close. Warnock awakened on Wednesday in a statistical dead heat with Walker, each at 49% of the vote with 96% of precincts counted.

Approximately 18,000 votes separate the candidates. If neither candidate wins 50% of the vote, they will square off on Dec. 6 in a runoff.

The Wisconsin Senate race between Republican Incumbent Ron Johnson and Democrat Mandela Barnes, a Black man, was too close to call. Johnson held a slight advantage Wednesday morning with about 32,000 more votes or 50.6% to 49.4%.

However, most of the remaining ballots are GOP strongholds.

Meanwhile, Senate races in Arizona and Nevada will determine the Senate majority, and both outcomes aren’t expected for several days.

Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, held a 52% to 45.8% lead over Blake Masters, a Republican, Wednesday morning with 66% of the votes counted.

Republican Adam Laxalt holds a 49.9% to 47.2% lead over Democratic Incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto in the Nevada Senate race.

Wes Moore counted among the 21 Democrats to win gubernatorial elections, making history as the first African American to win election to

governor in Maryland.

Stacey Abrams conceded the Georgia governor’s race to incumbent Republican Brian Kemp in a rematch of their controversial and bitter 2018 contest.

“Tonight, I am doing clearly what is the responsible thing. I am suspending my campaign for governor,” Abrams said following her loss. “I may no longer be seeking the office of governor, but I will never stop doing everything in my power to make sure the people in Georgia have a voice.

“While I may not have crossed the finish line, that doesn’t mean I won’t stop running for a better Georgia,” she added. “Even though my fight –our fight – for the governor’s mansion came up short, I’m pretty tall.”

Two of the nation’s most controversial governors, Greg Abbot (R-Texas), and Ron DeSantis (R-Florida), easily won re-election. Abbot defeated Beto O’Rourke, while DeSantis beat Charlie Crist.

Democratic Rep. Val Demings lost her bid for the U.S. Senate against GOP Incumbent Marco Rubio.

However, Florida voters made history by electing Maxwell Frost in the race to represent Florida’s 10th Congressional District.

The 25-year-old Afro-Cuban becomes the first member of Generation Z elected to serve in the U.S. House.

“History was made tonight,”

Frost tweeted. “We made history for Floridians, Gen Z, and everyone who believes we deserve a better future.”

In Pennsylvania, Austin Davis, a 32-year-old state lawyer, became the first African American elected to lieutenant governor in the Keystone State. It’s the highest position any African American has held in Pennsylvania.

“I am deeply mindful that this is my opportunity, but it’s not an opportunity I paid for,” Davis said. “It was paid by the sweat equity and work of people who came before me. It is my responsibility to view it as while I may be the first, I’m not the last and that I blaze a trail for other minority candidates to follow in my footsteps.”

Also, Summer Lee won the race in the 12th Congressional district, becoming the first African American woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania.

In Los Angeles, former Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass remains hopeful in her quest for mayor.

At press time, Bass trailed billionaire developer Rick Caruso by less than 1,500 votes – a 50.19% to 49.81% margin.

Bass hopes to become the first Black woman to hold that job.

Voters in California, Michigan, and Vermont codified abortion rights in those states. A ballot measure to do the same in Kentucky proved too close to call as of Wednesday morning.

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Not Supporting Making Kindergarten Mandatory

By Edward Henderson |California Black Media

Last week, the office of Gov. Gavin Newsom released a list of bills from the current legislative session that he signed and vetoed.

Among the bills vetoed was Senate Bill (SB) 70, which would have made attending one year of kindergarten mandatory beginning with the 2024-25 school year.

“While the author’s intent is laudable, SB 70 is estimated to have Prop 98 General Fund cost impacts of up to $268 million ongoing, which is not currently accounted for in the state’s fiscal plan.

With our state facing lower-thanexpected revenues over the first few months of this fiscal year, it is important to remain disciplined when it comes to spending, particularly spending that is ongoing. We must prioritize existing obligations and priorities, including education, health care, public safety and safety-net programs,” Newsom said in a release.

Existing California law does not require children to attend school until they are six years old, the age children

typically begin first grade.

Children currently attending kindergarten, need to be five years old to be eligible, with some school districts offering transitional programs for kids as young as four years old.

In California, about 5 to 7 % of eligible students don’t enroll in kindergarten.

A similar bill to SB 70 was vetoed in 2014 by Gov. Jerry Brown, who said the decision should be left to parental discretion.

SB 70 is the latest in a string of bills that Newsom has vetoed, warning of lower-than-expected state revenue. The California Department of Finance announced earlier this month that revenue for August was $816 million, or 6%, below what state officials had forecasted.

The Legislature has sent measures with potential costs of over $20 billion in one-time spending commitments and more than $10 billion in ongoing commitments to the governor’s desk, Newsom said in his SB 70 veto message. “Bills with significant fiscal impact, such as this measure, should be considered and accounted for as part of the annual budget process.”

“Any teacher who has been in the classroom as long as I have can describe to you in detail the long-term, devastating effects to a child who misses kindergarten. I plan to reintroduce my mandatory kindergarten bill and fight for the funding next year. Our children are too important. We can either pay the education costs now or the far greater societal costs later,” said Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) who introduced the bill.

California Black Media also reached out to California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond who supported SB 70 for comment but did not receive a response.

According to the National Education Association, kindergarteners who miss attending school 10 % or more during the school year have lower academic performance when they reach the first grade.

Additionally, studies showed that children from lower-income families who attend kindergarten are less likely to be below grade level throughout their academic careers and earn 5 % higher wages as adults. Kindergarten helps to level the playing field for children who

are less likely to receive high-quality childcare or preschool. Hispanic children with access to kindergarten are also 17 % less likely to be below grade level for their age and earn wages 5 % higher as adults.

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Sports & Entertainment

Laker Fans are primed for heartbreak Inglewood travels for tough D-2 test

By Anthony Harris, Contributing Writer

What are all the Laker fans screaming about? After 10 games, the Lakers are 2-8 and one game over my prediction for them at this point. The expectations of Los Angeles fans are often unreasonable and unrealistic. The lack of sport specific knowledge is the cause of self-inflicted heartbreak for the uninformed LA fans. With a new coach taking over the worst roster in the league, an aging superstar, and a go to player that can’t stay on the floor due to injuries is what they’re working with. Fans seem to forget the “All-In” efforts made by Laker higher-ups to get Anthony Davis in 2019. The up-andcoming young players such as Brandon Ingram (2019-2020 NBA Most Improved Player), Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and four first round draft picks fell by the waste side to obtain AD in 2020 to obtain the 2020 NBA title. After claiming the 2020Championship in the “Bubble”, the Lakers failed to retain KCP, Alex Caruso, and Kyle Kuzma. Recently, the Lakers also let Talen Horton-Tucker walk. Without a blockbuster trade that sends Lebron or AD to another team, the roster will remain status quo which is currently the 14th best team out 15 in the highly competitive Western Conference. With all that being said, Laker fans are in for a long gruesome ride this year. Just grin and bear it as there is absolutely no relief in sight. Lebron will break the NBA All-Time Scoring record this season if he stays healthy and that will be the only thing to celebrate in purple and gold in 2023.

The MLS Cup Championship between LAFC and the Philadelphia Union did not disappoint. The stars were out in the stands and on the field in a way that only Los Angeles can provide. The pomp and circumstance at the Banc of California Stadium shined bright like a diamond while what has been tabbed as the best MLS game ever unfolded in front of a packed house. The LAFC fanatic section better known as “The 3252” (named after the 3,252 seats in the section) were in rare form all game long and brought that energy to create a home field advantage as they have done from day one. With the action going back and forth throughout the game, both teams had opportunities to grab the momentum. The turning point in a game headed for overtime was both a brutal and unlucky turn of events for LAFC. Starting goalkeeper Maxime Crepaux suffered a gruesome lower leg injury on a play where he received a “Red Card” by coming off his line to block the path of Philadelphia Union’s Cory Burke on what looked

to be a sure goal. So, with 10 minutes remaining in extra time, LAFC not only lost their keeper, but now had to play a man down. In comes John McCarthy, LAFC back-up goalkeeper. McCarthy would become a star in an unwritten Hollywood movie due to his heroics

to penalty kicks. LAFC wins in penalty kicks with their backup keeper stealing the show stopping two of the Union’s first three kicks. Ilie Sanchez steps up for LAFC and puts the deciding goal in to secure the clubs first MLS Cup. Pandemonium ensues and the

Angeles, I encourage you all to attend an LAFC game at the Banc of California Stadium, it is an experience that will entice you with the environment and hook you with the play of the field.

High school football playoffs completed week one and it’s a win or

in the waning moments on the first extra time, second extra period, and sensational saves during the penalty kicks. His efforts earned him the 2022 MLS Cup MVP. This made for movie ending concludes with an international star Gareth Bale, coming off the LAFC bench from a long hiatus due to injury, climbing high to punch in a header that ties the score and push the title match

Championship Los Angeles fans were looking for from the Dodgers has come in the form of complete excitement for a local professional team that has now made it in the city. This club got it right in all facets from marketing, branding, the stadium, fan base, and putting the most talented roster together in the MLS to win it’s first Championship. For those casual sporting fans of Los

go home situation. The Sentinels of Inglewood high advanced with a 35-21 victory over Apple Valley in Division II.

Coach James has the Sentinels primed and ready to compete for a D2 title run. Inglewood averages 42 points per game and have only given up 79 points

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Sacramento Civil Rights group accepts benevolent boon from billionaire

By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media

In October, the Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) received its biggest donation in the civil rights organization’s 54-year history.

Philanthropist, author and the exwife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, donated $2.4 million to the local chapter of the National Urban League (NUL) based in central California.

GSUL President and CEO Dwayne Crenshaw said in an Oct. 31 announcement that the Urban League is grateful to the billionaire for the donation and appreciates Scott and her team’s recognition of the group’s impact and value to the Sacramento area.

“By placing racial equity and social justice at the forefront of her philanthropic mission, Ms. Scott is shining a much-needed spotlight on the nation’s structural and institutional limitations and helping to build a stronger, more resilient society for everyone,” Crenshaw said.

According to the NUL, the Sacramento chapter was one of 25 Urban League affiliates that received over $100 million in contributions from Scott.

NUL President and CEO Marc. H. Morial expressed gratitude for the gift in a Nov. 1 statement.

“As the nation’s economic first responders, Urban League affiliates are the most effective and impactful engines of empowerment for eliminating racial gaps in our economic and justice systems,” Morial said.

The donated funds will go toward GSUL’s mission of empowering, educating, and employing youth and families from Black and other marginalized people to build thriving communities.

In particular, the monies will aid in the development of a mixed-use housing and community-serving building project on GSUL-owned land in Del Paso Heights, a neighborhood in North Sacramento.

The group hopes to break ground on the development, a community and economic revitalization project, late next spring, said GSUL spokesperson Laura Murrell. Murrell said Scott’s financial contribution will jumpstart the development.

Although it was the lone Urban League branch in the Golden State to receive a boon from Scott, GSUL wasn’t the only California organization

to receive a donation from the wellheeled benefactress last month.

The Girl Scouts of the USA announced Scott gave $4.9 million to the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. The gift was part of an overall $84.5 million donation to the Girl Scouts of the USA.

The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, headquartered in Inglewood, serves more than 46,000 girls in partnership with 25,000 adult members and volunteers throughout the communities of Los Angeles County and parts of Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.

Sofia Chang, the Girl Scouts of the USA CEO, said in a statement that the charity is a great accelerator of efforts to give girls the tools to become the next generation of powerful leaders.

“We’re excited to prove how Ms. Scott’s investment in girls will change the world -- because when one girl succeeds, we all succeed,” Chang said.

Several other groups across the nation also announced they had received monetary aid from Scott last month.

However, no indication of the donations came from Scott, who has a net worth of $27 billion and has given away around $12.7 billion to more than 1,200 nonprofits since July 2020,

according to Forbes. Scott does not give media interviews or make public appearances.

Since she supercharged her charitable giving after her divorce from Bezos in 2019, Scott has at times acknowledged her gifts on the blogging site Medium. As of press time, her last post on the website was in March.

In the post titled, “Helping Any of Us Can Help Us All,” Scott acknowledged 465 nonprofits she had given funds to since last June and typed, “as always, our aim has been to support the needs of underrepresented people from groups of all kinds. The cause of equity has no sides.”

Murrell, the GSUL spokesperson, said the organization was shocked by Scott’s charitable gift.

“She has a reputation of giving very generous donations to countless organizations across the U.S. that do incredible work. So, to have her recognize the Urban League and our Sacramento affiliate in particular was astounding,” Murrell recalled.

Launched – Healthcare

By Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media

California’s health insurance marketplace, known as the Covered California Health Exchange, launched its 10th open enrollment period on Nov.1.

Covered California is the government agency that offers subsidized Obamacare plans for Californians. Those who qualify receive financial assistance on a sliding scale for their health coverage in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Depending on income, some consumers may qualify for another state-provided health insurance option, Medi-Cal, at a lower or no cost.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra joined Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA37), Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and other Covered California leaders at Union Station in Los Angeles to kick off open enrollment.

“We saw from COVID how many gaps there are in our health public health care system. First and foremost, we’ve got to get people covered. They know they have that peace of mind if they can

walk into any doctor’s door, into any hospital. It gives them the confidence to do it the right way,” said Becerra. “That’s why we’re going to continue to expand. When you can offer an American health insurance plan for 10 dollars or less a month; you can’t go see a movie today, not in LA, for 10 dollars… 10 dollars or less a month for peace of mind. That’s what we’re selling.”

Since Covered California’s first open enrollment campaign in 2013, federal data shows that California’s uninsured rate fell from 17.2% to a record low of 7.0%, the greatest percentage decrease for any state in that period, and below the national average of 8.6%.

Publicly funded Certified Enrollment Counselors, or “navigators,” provide consumers with free, unbiased advice

as they look for health insurance options available on the marketplace. They help complete eligibility and enrollment forms and they assist with outreach, education, and renewal support services.

“We just came out with a report that showed that in the past year, because we went out to where you were to try to get to you, especially with our navigators, we saw a rise in the number of African American enrollees by 49%. And we saw a rise in the number of Latino enrollees by 53%,” said Becerra.

Still, according to estimates from Covered California, 1 million people are uninsured and eligible to get insured with low-cost or no-cost plans.

“Regardless of your income, if you need health insurance or if you’re covered directly through a health insurance company, come to Covered California

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File No. 2022226887

LSN Services 5453 South Victoria Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043

Registered Owner(s): Jennifer Davis, 5453 South Victoria Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 18, 2022.

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.) Jennifer Davis, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 18, 2022

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

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

Original November 10, 17, 24; December 1, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022220020

The following Person is doing business as:

LAX Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1030 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90301

Registered Owner(s): LAX Auto Center LLC, 1030 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 7, 2022

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.) LAX Auto Center LLC, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 7, 2022

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

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

Original October 20, 27; November 3, 10, 2022 IT0042230120020354 Inglewood Today

to see if you can get financial help to make your insurance more affordable,” said Jessica Altman, Executive Director of Covered California. “The increased and expanded help that was extended by the Inflation Reduction Act is changing lives by helping more Californians get covered and stay covered.”

Getting and maintaining coverage is a critical first step that cannot be overstated, some health advocates say, but the healthcare system still has opportunities to better serve Black Californians. A recent California Healthcare Foundation (CHCF) survey found that 90% of Black Californians have health insurance coverage, but nearly one in three reported being treated unfairly by a healthcare provider because of their race or ethnicity.

“Just because Black folks are covered, doesn’t mean they are getting quality care,” said Congresswoman Bass, a former physician’s assistant. “That has nothing to do with Covered California per se. It has to do with the inequities in the healthcare system. And having worked in the healthcare for a long time, I know that those inequities exist, and its across class. So, when Beyoncé and Serena Williams almost lose their life after a normal childbirth, it’s indicative of problems that are related specifically to race.”

The best remedy at this time is engagement. According to the CHCF survey, two thirds of Black Californians report researching a health condition or concern before meeting with a healthcare provider to mitigate potential negative experiences, an observation Congresswoman Bass agrees with.

“The main thing that people can do is make sure that they are well educated. In other words, when you go to a doctor, don’t just leave it 100% up to the doctor, study up on what they are saying,” Bass said. “We need to have advocates inside of healthcare who are trained - sometimes there are medical social workers who do that.”

Californians can explore their options at CoveredCA.com or by calling Covered California at (800)300-1506. They can easily find out if they qualify for financial help and see what coverage options are available.

The open enrollment period will continue until Jan. 31, 2023.

in 11 games (7 points per game avg.). The Sentinels will travel to Rancho Cucamonga on Friday night who are sure to put up challenge. Although the Sentinels are 11-0, they are somewhat unproven compared to the strength of schedules of other D2 teams. Four of the remaining 8 teams in the Division 2 bracket are from the Mission League (Serra, Sierra Canyon, Bishop Amat, Chaminade). The Sentinels will face the winner of Chaminade vs. Citrus Valley should they advance. Inglewood has as good a shot as any remaining teams to take the crown. Some would say they have the easiest route to the finals being on the bottom half of the bracket. Sierra Canyon advanced with a narrow one-point win over Warren. Nico Iamaleava, the multi-milliondollar quarterback (NIL deal) headed to Tennessee in the fall did all he could to keep the Bears in the game. Iamaleava set-up Warren for a 30-yard field goal but was flagged for a delay of game. That set-up a 35-yard attempt that was wide right and sent Sierra Canyon to the 2nd round to face Mission League foe, Gardena Serra. Serra who is somehow the #1 seed in D2 fell 21-35 to Sierra Canyon in the week 9 of the regular season and will be looking to return the favor at home on Friday night. High school football playoff season is one of the most exiting times of the year. My D2 prediction will pit the Sentinels of Inglewood against the Bishop Amat Lancers in the finals with Inglewood

winning in a close game. Let’s go Sentinels!

The Los Angeles Chargers came away with a 20-17 victory in Atlanta on Sunday which pushes the Bolts to 5-3 on the season and in the hunt for a playoff spot this season. The coming weeks will prove to be most difficult as they travel to San Francisco who has a highly touted running game. The Chargers achilles heel on defense is stopping the run. Newly acquired 49’er do everything running back, Christian McCaffrey will make things even more difficult. The game will be the first of a back-to-back NFL Sunday Football games for the Chargers. Injuries continue to be a serious concern, but the next man up mentality has worked

thus far. The Bolts must hold on and stay in the playoff picture until Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Rashawn Slater, Donald Parham, and Joey Bosa return from injury. If they are going to get one of the next two, beating the Chiefs next week at home would be the wish. The Bolts have outplayed the Andy Reid led Chiefs the last 3-4 times they played them but only walked away with one win. I predict the Chargers fall in a closer game than most think against the Niners. Justin Herbert will have to use his legs and Offensive Coordinator; Joe Lombardi will have to develop a more competent running game to get past San Francisco. Prediction: Niners 27 Chargers 24.

The Los Angeles Rams are absolutely

imploding and its to the point where players are starting to point fingers. Jalen Ramsey has been vocal following the loss in Tampa Bay. His frustrations are directly pointed at coaching decisions and an offense that can’t get a first down to end the game. The defense came up big on the goal line to stop Tom Brady with under 2 minutes to play. Surely the offense can get a first down, soak up the clock, and win the game, right? Not only did they go 3 plays and out, they punted the ball back to the best QB of all time with 54 seconds remaining. Desperate for a win to break a three-game losing streak which Tom Brady had never encountered until this season. Brady got surgical on the Rams defense quickly and took the lead and the win on a 1-yard TD pass to Otton. The Rams come home this week to face the struggling Arizona Cardinals who are in a tailspin themselves. This weekend looks to be the toilet-bowl between two NFC teams. The Rams have owned the Cardinals in recent years and look to continue the trend with a badly needed home win. The questions is, who wants it most? Two teams with similar issues and spiraling out of the playoff picture. Who wants it most? My prediction: Rams 17 Cardinals 28

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