Los Angeles Community Reflects on the Long-Lasting Imprints of Civic Leader Mark Ridley-Thomas Iconic Actor and Noted Athlete as He Prepares to Embody the Tommy “Deebo” Lister, Found Title of City Councilmember Dead in Marina Del Rey Residence (See page A-9) (See page D-3)

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Even in these challeng- Sentinel Special RepoRt ing times, Inglewood’s transformation from a South While many cities in Bay city that once made Southern California and headlines for its economic throughout the nation are and crime struggles, has wrestling with the econom- morphed into an economic ic and health impacts and powerhouse and develop- fallout of the COVID-19 ment oasis that has attracted pandemic – laying off hun- three professional sports dreds of employees, reduc- teams – the Rams, the Clip- ing municipal services to pers and the Chargers. It residents and delaying the has become the home to completion of long-prom- the headquarters of the Girl ised projects – the City of Scouts of Greater Los Ange- Inglewood is a sharp study les, as well as the L.A. Phil- in contrast. While also man- harmonic’s Youth Orchestra aging the consequences of program and its Frank Geh- the pandemic and ensur- ry-designed headquarters. ing the safety of both its Inglewood stands out as citizens and staff, the Ingle- Southern California’s most wood economic renaissance remarkable story of trans- is not only keeping its mo- formation and triumph. mentum, it is also gathering Beach City Chief, South speed. Bay City Mayor Compare The world’s most fa- Inglewood to its neighbors mous one-day sports event, to the south and the west. Or Super Bowl XVI, will take simply compare it to nearby place in the new $5 billion Santa Monica. dollar SoFi Stadium in Feb- The coronavirus out- ruary 2022, but that is only break has shut down tour- one of many international ism, drying up the beach sporting events slated to city’s two main streams of Los Angeles Rams owner, Stan Kroenke, and Inglewood Mayor James Butts COURTESY PHOTO take place in Inglewood. revenue, hotel bed taxes Others include Wrestlema- and sales taxes. At the same revenues, is paying the offs or buyouts of 373 full year without furloughs or tiree medical program and nia, the FIFA Soccer World time, it did not heed years price. Santa Monica is now time employees. layoffs. It dramatically replacing it with an em- Cup and the opening cer- of warnings about its enor- looking at a $226-million By contrast, Inglewood reduced its unfunded li- ployee health savings plan. emony of the 2028 Summer mous pension debt, and shortfall by June of 2021 has enough reserves to abilities by eliminating Olympics. now, with severely reduced and has authorized the lay- see it through this fiscalnon-funded lifetime re- {INGLEWOOD A-6 & A-7}

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It has been announced, State Senator Steve Brad- ford, has been appointed as the Chair of the Cali- fornia Senate’s Public Safety Committee mark- ing the first-time in our state’s history both the Senate and Assembly Public Safety Committees are chaired by African Americans. This historic first is crucial at this time as State Senator Assembly Member Reg- {See FULL STORY B-3} {See CHAIR C-7} Steve BradfordCOURTESY gie Jones-SawyerCOURTESY

Tayte Williams a member of Cali- fornia’s Electoral College holds up her ballot for Vice President-elect, Sen. Kamala Harris at the State Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Williams was selected by Harris’ to represent her at the Electoral College. PHOTO

CREDIT AP PHOTO/RICH PEDRONCELLI, POOL www.lasentinel.net Karim Webb, PHOTO BY LLA PHOTOGRAPH {See FULL STORY B-2} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 New Cal NAACP Chief Appoints Sac Woman Executive Director BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY position a “blessing.” branches in California and “She is the right person Senate seat that will be California Black Media “I had thought about it, Hawaii, serving as a at the right time to lead the vacant once Kamala Harris and it was like, ‘God this spokesperson and monitor- California-Hawaii NAACP is sworn in as Vice Presi- The new president of is my passion, I love the ing developments in poli- into the future,” said Cal- dent of the United States the National Association organization, I love the tics at the State Capitol. lender, who is also the chief next month. for the Advancement of advocacy of civil rights, Under Williams’s lead- executive officer of the “The California voters Colored People (NAACP) and being that voice (of ership as the Sacramento Santa Clara Valley Water sent a Black woman to the California-Hawaii State NAACP) for almost 10 branch president of the District. U.S. Senate. She was, and Conference is keeping in years,’” Williams told NAACP, she helped law Callender has joined is, the only Black woman step with a national move- California Black Media enforcement agencies in NAACP Chairman of the in the U.S. Senate,” Callen- ment making strides to (CBM). “I want to be a Sacramento develop com- Board Leon Russell to fire dar stated. “It’s the right level the playing field for part of an organization munity partnerships that up the organization’s mem- thing that should be done. that I absolutely adore, contributed to the reduction bers and delegates to Let’s all mobilize to make Black women -- long COURTESY PHOTO underrepresented in both Betty Williams part of the decision-mak- of crime and safer commu- become more engaged in this happen.” private and public sector ing process, the transition, nities in some of the most the civic life of their local Callender, former presi- leadership roles. Like Kickstarting his tenure, and Rick Callendar’s underserved areas of the communities. He is also dent of the San Jose-Sili- organizations and compa- the NAACP State Confer- vision of taking all the city. focused on promoting the con Valley NAACP, was nies around the country, ence President Rick L. Cal- branches to a whole new Williams was also participation of more Black appointed president of the California’s conference of lender announced last week level.” instrumental in effecting women in politics in the California-Hawaii State the oldest civil rights that Betty Williams has Williams was appointed changes to economic and state. Conference of the NAACP organization in the coun- been hired as the organiza- with the full support of the social policies in the Sacra- Callender and the Cali- in November. try is leading by increas- tion’s executive director. State Conference board. In mento region. Her peers fornia-Hawaii NAACP He assumed duties Dec. ing professional opportu- Williams, a longtime her new role, Williams will praise her for pushing for supported a resolution call- 1 after Alice Huffman nities and offering critical president of the Sacramen- help Callendar represent reforms in policing strate- ing for Gov. Newsom to stepped down due to health career support for Black to branch of the NAACP, the organization and over- gies, including police-use- appoint an African Ameri- concerns. Huffman held the women. calls her new statewide see the operations of 55 of-force procedures. can woman to fill the U.S. position for 21 years. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 Gov. Newsom Appoints Two Black Women to Air Board BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY African American has held California Black Media an executive position with the organization. Months after Black “Our intent in sharing employees called out wide- this Letter and Action Plan spread racism at the Cali- is not to shame or belittle fornia Air Resources Board CARB, or to assign blame. (CARB), Gov. Gavin New- We enjoy the work we do at som has appointed two CARB and want to do all African American women we can to improve CARB to the board of the Califor- for the future, and our future nia agency that shapes state careers with the agency,” policy against air pollution. CBE CARB stated. Last week, the governor Last summer, at the announced that he appoint- height of the George Floyd ed Liane Randolph, 55, of riots and the national reck- Oakland, who was in oning on race, Assembly- charge of integrating the member Jim Cooper (D- resource-planning process- Sacramento), who is es at the California Public African American, Utilities Commission expressed disapproval and (CPUC), as the new chair disappointment after of CARB. Nichols posted a tweet “Cleaner air is essential comparing air pollution for California’s families violations with the tragic and Liane Randolph is the FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO death of George Floyd. kind of bold, innovative Liane Randolph Davina Hurt “How dare you use a leader that will lead in our dying man’s plea for help fight against climate path to address the air pol- 2011 to 2014. From 2007 to outgoing chair, who is Bay Area Air Quality Man- as a way to discuss your change with equity and all lution that burdens our 2011, she was an attorney reportedly President-elect agement District. This agenda. Have you no California’s communities communities and the exis- at the law firm Pillsbury Joe Biden’s top pick to be CARB board position shame?” Cooper reacted to at heart,” Gov. Newsom tential threat of climate Winthrop Shaw Pittman the next Administrator of requires Senate confirma- Nichols’ tweet. said. “By committing to change,” Randolph said. LLP. the Environmental Protec- tion and there is no com- Nichols posted on June achieving carbon neutrality “Implementing these poli- Randolph, a Democrat, tion Agency (EPA). pensation. Hurt is also a 1, “‘I can’t breathe’ speaks and a clean economy, my cies requires effective man- also served as chair of the Another Black woman, Democrat. to police violence, but it Administration is fighting agement and strategy that California Fair Political Davina Hurt, will also In September, the Con- also applies to the struggle for a healthier and more centers the people affected Practices Commission serve on the air agency’s cerned Black Employees at for clean air. Environmen- vibrant future for our fami- most by environmental from 2003 to 2007. From board. She joins other CARB (CBE CARB) sub- tal racism is just one form lies and our economy.” damage. I am eager to step 1996 to 1997, she a was members: John Balmes of mitted a 13-page letter of racism. It’s all toxic. Randolph is the first forward and continue Cali- staff attorney there as well. Berkeley, Los Angeles’ alleging discrimination at Government needs to clean Black person to serve as fornia’s leadership in tack- She holds a Juris Doc- Gideon Kracov, and Tania the agency. It stated that it up in word and deed.” chair of CARB. ling these challenging tor degree from the Univer- Pacheco-Werner of Sanger. members had been the tar- Nichols later issued an Responding to the news issues.” sity of California Los Hurt, 45, has been a get of routine and system- apology via Twitter, stating of her appointment, Ran- Randolph has been a Angeles School of Law. Belmont City councilmem- atic racism and that they “I apologize for speaking dolph said she is “beyond Commissioner at the The CARB chairperson’s ber since 2015. She has had been excluded from at the wrong time about the excited” about the work CPUC since 2015. Before position requires Senate worked as a campaign promotions. wrong topic. Racism she will do at CARB. that, she was deputy secre- confirmation, and the com- manager at the Democratic CARB, the letter points comes in many forms and I “Governor Newsom tary and general counsel at pensation is $183,552. Volunteer Center from out, has a total of 1,627 believe we must fight and the Legislature have the California Natural Randolph replaces 2014 to 2015. employees and only 73 of every instance of it in our set California on a bold Resources Agency from Mary Nichols, CARB’s Hurt is a member of the them are Black. Only one society.” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 A-6 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020

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Inglewood City Council members, Alex Padilla, George Dotson, representatives L.A. Philharmonic’s Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles design model. from the Rams’ organization, Inglewood Mayor James Butts, and Council members Pictured:Frank Gehry,Gustavo Dudamel, James T. Butts, and Simon Woods COURTESY Eloy Morales and Ralph Franklin. COURTESY PHOTO PHOTO

With a COVID-19 vaccine Inglewood contributed Then the mayor laid out in the offing, it is possible $18 million of State Rede- an alternate proposal: that cuts to staff and ser- velopment funds to re-open He articulated the pros vices in this South Bay city the doors to the City’s most of building out the entire will be minimal or nonex- famous landmark. project to Stan Kroenke; istent. While the differenc- The question, really “The land is less than 2 es between the two cities the gamble, was whether a miles from one of the busi- strain direct comparisons, major arena could succeed est airports in the United they do, however, have one without a resident sports States and the weather is powerful factor in com- team — revenue the Fo- so good here, that when it mon: James T. Butts. rum lost when the Lakers rains hard, we have to buy Butts, formerly the 15 moved to Staples Center. new umbrellas because year Police Chief of Santa The answer was an em- most of us forget where we Monica, has been at Ingle- phatic “yes.” In its first year put our umbrellas.” wood’s helm for the past back in operation, the reno- He said; “If I were you, decade, and it is under his vated Forum hosted 50 paid I would do a joint venture leadership that Inglewood concerts, including ones with Stockbridge Capi- has flourished. by the Eagles and the Wu- tal (the financial arm of Before Covid-19, Ingle- Tang Clan -- almost twice Hollywood Park Tomor- wood’s unemployment rate as many as the Southern row), adopt their entitle- had plunged from 17.5% California area’s second- Ribbon cutting at the new Girl Scouts headquarters COURTESY PHOTO ments and seek to expand to 4.7 %, and employment place finisher, the Verizon it. Then you would have a remains a top priority with Wireless Amphitheater Under Butts, the City end parking of the Holly- out financially for cities revenue generating proj- a 35% local hiring goal for in Irvine, and double of has re-paved more street wood Park site, (which is as the bonds payments are ect 365 days per year. You Inglewood residents for the downtown L.A.’s Staples lanes, miles of roadway and right across the street from structured over 30 years, have the 3 things it takes to 50,000 construction jobs Center. fixed linear feet of sidewalk the Forum) for residential with no guarantee that rev- bring football back to LA; scheduled over the next “That put us back on the than any administration in housing development in the enues will cover the pay- you have a team, you have 7 years. This means resi- sports-and-entertainment the history of Inglewood.

A Black Lives Matter protest after the murder of George Floyd. COURTESY PHOTO Rams childrens event COURTESY PHOTO dents will be first in line for map,” Butts said. And Century Boulevard, event the league would not ments.” the money to buy land and jobs pay prevailing wages, Simultaneously, In- Florence, Imperial High- allow him to move Moreover, Inglewood you can likely get the votes some paying between $60- glewood was laying the way which were 20 years 3. Get Stockbridge could never rezone the of the League owners. $90 per hour. Already, groundwork to negotiate overdue was reconstructed. Capital to sell him 100 north parking area to be re- You can place an football hundreds of people, includ- with major league teams, Opportunity knocked acres to go with the 60 zoned for residential hous- team anywhere you can ing parolees with the Iron billionaire owners and de- ing, he told Kroenke. The buy 170 acres, but only in Workers union, have found velopers by paving streets, Forum was entitled back in Inglewood can you build new careers by working on trimming trees and laying 1967 with on 3,500 parking Kroenkeville…a mixed use SoFi Stadium. miles of fiber optic cable spaces under the belief that development in play 365 Moreover, property val- underground. the Hollywood Race Track days per year.” ues had risen more than “It doesn’t sound very would be there in perpetu- Stan sat back on the 200% since 2012 (finally exciting but when people ity. For sellouts that Forum couch and said; “Huh. affording Inglewood resi- ask me how I did it, I tell needed up to 1,500 spaces You’re a pretty smart guy.” dents the opportunity to them by paving the streets,” across the street on the Hol- In less than 2 hours each build and pass on genera- Butts said. “First of all, it’s tional wealth). what the people asked me to

Mayor Butts and Clippers owner Steve BallmerCOURTESY PHOTO

once again when Stan acres that he had previously Kroenke, the billionaire purchased from Walmart, developer and owner of the because he needed about Rams, drove down newly 160-170 acres for a stadi- paved La Brea Boulevard um. Topping Ceremony at SoFi stadium, Mayor Butts with to City Hall, to tell the The mayor politely workers COURTESY PHOTO mayor he wanted to move declined that deal. the Rams to Inglewood. “Most mayors would lywood Park site. The Fo- man knew what the other How did he do it? do when I ran for mayor. So Deal took negotiations have fallen over themselves rum could not operate with- could live with. Potholes, Pruning, after I got in office, we did Seated in the mayor’s to bond for $500 million. out that space. Let’s Make a Deal Rock and Rap a street survey, graded the sparsely decorated office, Just to have a chance at a “I also told Stan that Hollywood Park Tomor- “It began with re- roads from worst to best, Stan laid out his plan and stadium,” Butts recalled, I did not want to take the row, a development with opening the Forum” Butts and we have been paving asked that Inglewood: “But I said no way. Not go- largest contiguous block of 75,000 square feet of office, explains. “I knew that if I them in a methodical and 1. Put up $500 mil- ing to do it. “We weren’t in- open land in urban south- 450,000 square feet of retail could get the Forum to re- systematic way ever since. lion in a bond because the terested in public financing ern California and entitle it space and 2,500 residential open then we would again For our residents, this was league was going to charge a stadium and hoping for for a use that projected out units, and 25 acres of park be an attractive area for essential. But it was also him a $500 million reloca- ancillary revenue to pay the (with one football team) to space had already been en- other major business enti- essential in order to make tion fee. annual bond payments.” be in use less than 20 days ties.” us business friendly. 2. Entitle the north “That usually doesn’t work a year. {See INGLEWOOD A-7} THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LA SENTINEL.NET A-7

{continued from Pg. A-6} titled, back in 2007-2008, um as the centerpiece of a 2) The developer to pay team. Massive litigation and was ready to go. But 300-acre development that up front for the construc- followed Ballmer’s deci- unfortunately, the reces- is 2½ times the size of Dis- tion of both the private and sion, as Madison Square sion hit, the housing market neyland at a cost of about public pieces of the devel- Garden (MSG) sought to had crashed, and the project $5 billion. An artificial lake opment. block the Clippers from was dead. When the Forum will lie at the south end of 3) A hard to hire provi- siting their headquarters in reopened the Stockbridge the stadium and a 6,000- sion (Result – Over 100 Inglewood. MSG (arrang- Capital group received seat performing arts theater convicted felons have ing financing of over a $1 EB-5 pledges that allowed and a 200,000-square-foot worked on this project million dollars) backed a them to go forward. So building to house employ- at prevailing wages and candidate to run against the when Kroenke approached ees of the NFL Network are gained training and job mayor (who won with more them, Stockbridge wasn’t nearly finished. skills to sustain them in the than 60% of the vote), sued interested. They had been The plan also calls for a future.) the Clippers, sued the City through the dance with the NFL in the 1990’s when Al Davis had negotiated a deal with Hollywood Park and the City to move the Raid- ers back to the LA market Wrestlemania announcement COURTESY PHOTOS on that same land. Al Davis asked the City for $10 mil- structure in the world, and Inglewood is in its 9th lion dollars non-refundable the Rams and the Chargers consecutive year of the and Inglewood declined. are midway through their lowest crime rates in its re- Al Davis would get that first NFL Season in theircorded history. In fact, the $10 million non-refundable new home. year 2019 holds the distinc- from City of Irwindale. He The Clippers are edging tion of having the lowest never built a stadium in Ir- closer to breaking ground level of crime in City re- windale and left with the on what will be the preemi- cords. $10 million and returned to nent professional basket- Lastly, the Inglewood Oakland. Inglewood City Council members, George Dotson and Alex Padilla, Inglewood ball arena in the world, and Airport Area Chamber of “Stan called to tell me Mayor James Butts, and Council members Eloy Morales, Ralph FranklinCOURTESY PHOTO a practice facility, 18,000- Commerce, fittingly, is in Stockbridge won’t sell and seat NBA arena, open space the final stages of a renova- they won’t even talk about 300-room hotel, more than 4) Construction mate- of Inglewood and sued and retail will take shape tion that will give the or- it,” the mayor said. “I said a million square feet for rials wholesaled to Ingle- Butts personally. on land that has lain fallow ganization is due as a key okay. Let me see what I can residential, commercial and wood site - This allowed Eventually, Ballmer for over three decades. partner in Inglewood’s eco- do.” retail space and four parks. Sales taxes on materials would write a $400 million The NFL Network nomic turnaround. What the mayor would Mayor Butts said; “Stan contracts in excess of $5 check, purchase the Forum building is weeks of being “I want to be clear – I do would was use Ingle- Kroenke’s vision that Ingle- million dollars to be col- from MSG and all parties ready for occupancy, and haven’t done all of this by wood leverage to bring the wood was an overlooked lected by the City of Ingle- settled in March 2020. the 298-acre Hollywood myself. I have a talented parties together. jewel for the NFL’s return wood (averaged 15 million Inglewood Today Park Development is an team of City Council Mem- Hollywood Park Tomor- to the market was critical. per year in additional rev- Today, the key compo- aerial landmark for passen- bers (Eloy Morales, Alex row wanted a minor modi- We are forever appreciative enue) nents of the renaissance are gers approaching LAX. Padilla, George Dotson fication in their develop- that Stan and the NFL own- 5)No bonding for the either completed or nearing In terms of quality of and Ralph Franklin) along ment agreement; instead of ers choose Inglewood over project by Inglewood (If completion. life, the challenges posed with our City Manager having to put up a bond for Farmers Field and the Car- Inglewood had bonded the Madison Square Garden by COVID-19 cannot be Artie Fields and our dedi- the entire project as soon son stadium concept.” City would have a bond has gone back to New York dismissed. Real suffering cated Department Heads and the “Fabulous Forum” has been visited on people that have worked night and is now part of Ballmer’s who have lost both liveli- day to make this happen,” sports and entertainment hood and loved ones. Butts said. “Overwhelm- footprint in Inglewood. Yet, with regard to pub- ingly our team is made up SoFi Stadium is the lic safety, the City contin- of people who live in Ingle- most magnificent and- techues to create a safer and wood, who are connected nologically advanced sport more security environment. to its past, and are deeply

The opening of the new Inglewood Senior Center COURTESY PHOTOS as they broke ground, they Halimah Ginyard, Presi- payment due next year with PROPERTY OWNERS wanted to be able to bond dent of the Inglewood no offsetting stadium rev- piece by piece. That’s a Airport Area Chamber of enue). change the mayor said he Commerce said; “Stan “We knew how great CAN MAXIMIZE ON would grant – under one Kroenke’s SoFi Stadium this is going to be for our condition. project employed over residents in terms of jobs “I will give you the 1,200 Inglewood residents and diversifying our tax THEIR RETURNS modification, but only and if I spent over a half-bil- base, so we were going to feel you’ve negotiated sub- lion dollars using minority make it happen — and we by partnering with The Housing Authority of the City stantially with Stan Kroen- led and disadvantaged busi- did it in a way that worked of Los Angeles (HACLA) Housing Choice Voucher ke,” Butts conditioned. nesses as local subcontrac- for the Rams and worked Program (Section 8) And negotiate, they did. tors. Stan Kroenke stood for Inglewood and our resi- An initiative was put tall for Inglewood residents dents.” forward by an Inglewood and small businesses....Stan Mayor Butts, who has resident. It garnered over even contracted with Ingle- an MBA from Cal Poly 22,000 signatures (far more wood businesses for cater- Pomona, says that it is his than what was required to ing of milestone construc- business background, not HACLA CARES put it on the ballot). The tion events” experience as a police chief whole city rallied to support That’s how Inglewood or head of anti-terrorism at the stadium, by supporting did what many cities across Los Angeles World Airports Thanks to funding through the CARES Act, HACLA has the initiative that would the country had tried to do, that has been most relevant launched a new incentive program for Property Owners allow the entitlements for land an NFL Team. But In- to the business renaissance called “HACLA Cares.” This new program aims to increase the expanded retail and of- glewood did it without pub- of Inglewood. Owner’s participation in Section 8 while recognizing fice program (the original lic funds or securing mu- “It helps that I speak the the added difficulties of making rental units available for proposal had a 70,000 seat nicipal bond indebtedness. language of business and NFL stadium cleared en- “We could do it because understand the concerns participant families during stay-at-home orders and social vironmentally) without a we aren’t Los Angeles. We those that risk large sums of distancing practices. new EIR. The City Coun- could do it because we are capital investing in a city,” cil adopted the initiative small enough to have a he said simply. by unanimous vote. An nimble government that cut After the Rams came overwhelming majority of through layers of bureau- the Chargers. Then came SIGNING BONUS residents united to bring the cracy.” the Los Angeles Clippers Rams to Inglewood. What did Inglewood and owner Steve Ballmer, $2500 paid directly to property owners upon successful With private funds, seek in return? determined to build a state- execution of new HAP contract beginning on or after Kroenke built SoFi Stadi- 1) 35% Local Hire goal of-the-art arena for his 7/1/2020.

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www.hacla.org @hacla1938 A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 President-Elect Joe Biden Taps Former Ambassador Susan Rice for White House Domestic Council BY BETTI HALSELL activity. president to keep the admin- istration. She was a mem- Contributing Writer Rice has the potential to istration aligned with its set ber of the National Security join other significant presi- agenda. Rice would manage Council, as director for The vision of inclusion dential advisors, which the department's staff and international organizations continues to take shape in includes Democrat Leon interns in specific policies and peacekeeping. Gradu- America. President-elect Panetta and Republican that include education, ener- ally, she became a special Joe Biden selected former James Baker; they concen- gy, environment, health- assistant to 42nd President ambassador of the Obama trate on foreign policy and care, immigration, infra- Bill Clinton. administration Susan Rice domestic initiatives. From, structure, labor, urban In 1997, Rice was rec- to lead the White House circulating reports from affairs, and veteran matters ommended for the assistant Domestic Policy Council. Yahoo News, democratic according to the official secretary for the African Biden’s “Build Back Bet- policymakers have contest- website of the White House. Affairs position. She served ter” mission is showcasing ed Rice’s ability to receive Reflecting on the infor- under that title until 2001, its effect, by rendering his approval from a “Republi- mation found on Ballotpe- Rice took on a senior posi- future administration to can-controlled” senate dia, former ambassador tion in foreign policy at the focus on racial equity, branch. Additionally, law- Rice was born in Washing- Brookings Institute soon healthcare, and the ever- makers are showing con- ton D.C. in 1964, and she after. She came back to present coronavirus pan- cern with Biden’s decision received her bachelor’s Capitol Hill in 2008, to demic. to consider Rice for a AP PHOTO/CAROLYN KASTER, FILE degree in history from become the Ambassador to At age 56, Rice has domestic advisory position, In this April 29, 2016, file photo, then-national security Stanford University. Rice the United Nations and adviser Susan Rice is seen on the South Lawn of the White amassed over 20 years’ seeing how it’s polarizing continued her education at national security adviser House in Washington. President-elect Joe Biden is naming experience in foreign poli- to her strengths in foreign Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Oxford University where from 2009 to 2017. cy; her recent activity seen policy. Council. The role will give her broad sway over his adminis- she earned her Master’s in A key part to Biden’s through the Obama admin- However, there is no tration’s approach to immigration, health care and racial Philosophy (M.Phil) and a “Build Back Better” Initia- istration as Ambassador of need for the senate branch to inequality and elevates the prominence of the position in Doctor in Philosophy tive is racial equity. In part- the United Nations. Rice vouch for Rice to secure the the West Wing. (D.Phil) in International nering with Vice-President later filled the role of a position, which is looking to relations. Kamala Harris, selecting national security advisor. work in her favor. Pulling secure a place for Rice in ties that may have over- Digging deeper into her former General Lloyd According to reports from from the analysis by USA his administration. A key lapped. As a promising background, Rice had a Austin for Pentagon leader- CNN, her potential influ- Today, past actions that connection between Biden contender, Rice will super- leading role as an interna- ship, and now preserving ence as leadership for the work against Rice would be and Rice was in 2008, they vise the development, coor- tional management con- Rice for White House White House Domestic her “criticized response” to worked closely in the dination, and execution of sultant at McKinsey and Domestic Policy, Biden is Policy Council “will ele- the 2012 attack on the U.S. Obama administration. domestic policy in the Company in Toronto, showing the authenticity in vate the profile” in the diplomatic mission and her When Biden was active as White House. Ontario in 1993. Expand- his mission. The vision for a Biden cabinet, and create a history in the “CIA Annex” Vice President and Rice As the potential leader ing her political influence diverse population within sense of recovery from the in Benghazi, Libya. served as the UN ambassa- of White House Policy, Rice over the years, Rice had a the Biden Cabinet is well previous presidential party Biden is still looking to dor, both sides led activi- will work directly with the hand in the Clinton admin- underway. SC-VBC PROVIDES ONLINE RESOURCES AND COURSES FOR ENTREPREUNERS BY BERTRAM KELLER ness, through the program’s starting a business during always think back to some- Contributing Writer curriculum, resources, and the pandemic. The follow- thing that I used to say in mentorships. ing is a Q&A, but for the full High School, ‘If there is a The Southern California On Wednesday, Decem- interview go to www.lasen- will, I will find a way! Virtual Business Center ber 11, 2020—The Los tinel.net. That’s sort of been my life’s (SC-VBC) is an online facil- Angeles Sentinel (LAS) (LAS): Kimberly, for moto, I suppose. ity designed to prepare busi- interviewed Founder and those who are not aware, (LAS): Let’s talk about ness owners to scale and Program Director of the SC- how did you get to where Southern California Virtual grow through the emphasis VBC—Kimberly Kelly- you are today? Business Center, what is of corporate and govern- Rolfe. We discussed topics (K): I would say tenaci- your role with this program ment contracts. The SC- like entrepreneurship, how ty, a lot of hard work, and and what is the program’s VBC hosts different pro- to secure largescale partner- just a determination to suc- objective? grams for entrepreneurs at ships, the significance of ceed are probably my (K): So, I am the direc- different stages of their busi- today’s digital market, and biggest success factors. I tor of the Southern Califor- nia Virtual Business Center (SC-VBC), and our focus is that we are a center that focuses completely on preparing businesses to COURTESY PHOTO “We are going to train and teach you how to create a scale and grow through con- business that would be conducive to securing corporate tracting. So, we do not offer and government contracts.” – Kimberly Kelly-Rolfe a lot of different programs on different topics. Simply, as an educator and a busi- support to small businesses. all our programming focus- ness owner, I am a firm (LAS): What does a es on how to prepare busi- believer in education and strong digital plan for a nesses to scale and grow continuing that education. I small business look like? Is through corporate and gov- believe there is so much you there an ideal outline? ernment contracts because can learn! (K): I think that it’s we believe in a long-term (LAS): Let’s talk about unique for each business. I sustainability of contracts. It some of SC-VBC’s partner- think that every business has is a true way that business ships, and how did that the responsibility to explore owner can succeed. come together? their market. Meaning, what (LAS): Are there any (K): We have been for- are the trends in your indus- qualifications for enrolling tunate to create partnerships try? What new technology is in the SC-VBC? with a number of different heading your way? What (K): Typically, in order corporations. [Some] of our opportunities/problems do to work with our center, you biggest partners and propo- you see in the market that have to enroll in one of our nents of our program are have not been solved? So, programs. We have three Southern California Edison, when you are thinking of programs that we offer, and we have also received sig- providing a digital solution they are for entrepreneurs at nificant funding from for your own company, it’s different stages. So, our JPMorgan Chase & Co., what resources can we uti- newest program which we Bank of America, and now lize and tap into that’s going are launching in 2021 is we are entering into a new to keep us connected to our called—The Large Incuba- partnership with the Califor- costumer. What’s going to tor. That program is for nia Black Chamber of Com- keep us operating efficient-

COVID RELIEF entrepreneurs who are look- merce. In terms of the part- ly? I guess if I were to ing to start a business that is nerships, our mindset was breakdown our digital plan conducive to contracting, or ‘How do we support our or programming, I would maybe your someone who is small businesses?’ ‘How want to make sure it defi- recently laid off, as a result can we provide them with nitely includes: a social of the pandemic, and you the resources and the rela- media platform to make sure want to now pursue entre- tionships that they need to we are staying connected, preneurship. We are going to scale and grow?’ One of the I’m looking at CRM—Cos- train and teach you how to things that we do in our tumer Relation Platform, create a business that would CBEST program is we actu- and also a dashboard that’s be conducive to corporate ally foster a relationship going to keep all the func- and government contracts. between corporate partners tionality of the company at (LAS): Do you think a and our small businesses the fingertips of the manage- student would get a better because we recognize that as ment. education by enrolling to they’re seeking to submit (LAS): What advice do SVCBC’s program over, RFP and Proposals, we want you have for anyone who let’s say a Junior College or to make sure that somebody would like to start a business Extension Program? on the side of the table during the pandemic? (K): It really depends on knows their name and truly (K): You’re going to what your objective is, if understands what they bring have to be creative. You’re your someone who is look- to the table. We work very going to have to be innova- ing to scale and grow a busi- closely with our businesses tive. I think what we have ness with contracts, by all and our partners to bring done in the past may not means, start with the SC- them into a relationship, and necessarily work. The rea- VBC. If you are someone that’s important to us son is now businesses are who is still trying to find because we need to give our forced to be able to service their way a little bit, and small businesses all the tools costumers in-person and maybe there is a specific that they need to in order to online. You’ve got to have a topic that you want to pur- succeed. So, every partner- good strong plan for both sue; by all means, look into ship that we have pursued is because some people still the extension program. And with the mindset of continu- {See SC-VBC ONLINE I am going to tell you that, ing to provide resources and RESOURCES on B-2} THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Los Angeles Community Reflects on the Long-Lasting Imprints of Civic Leader Mark Ridley-Thomas as He Prepares to Embody the Title of City Councilmember

BY BETTI HALSELL ley-Thomas is aligned with issue of our time.” Contributing Writer unprecedented moments in Working diligently history. right up to the brink of the Los Angeles public Throughout Ridley- COVID-19 outbreak, Rid- officials must prove their Thomas’ career, the board ley-Thomas spoke at the loyalty and commitment meetings were long, and Safe Landing project in every day they hold their the list of concerns in his early February. As previ- position. Their oath jurisdiction was extensive. ously noted, Safe Landing includes preserving the Facing homelessness, vul- was an initiative created to

COURTESY PHOTO Former second-district Los Angeles Supervisor being sworn-in.

reserved for medical cen- of my life, because I see so and that is essentially what ters and first responders, much opportunity to do I do.” The community Jobs in underserved com- good— to make a differ- looks forward to the con- munities are left with even ence.” Ridley-Thomas tinual devotion and civic fewer preventative continued, “To me, that is duty Councilmember Rid- resources. This environ- what life is about, so it’s ley-Thomas will put for- ment leaves them exposed pretty natural for me to ward in the coming to the risk of community salute servant leadership, changes of history. transmission. Ridley-Thomas ack- PHOTO BETTI HALSELL nowledged the vulnerabili- Former Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas opening the press conference for the Safe Land- ing Community day event in February. ty that left people of color, they still have the essential health, safety, and protec- nerable youth, and inequal- host ten local families in responsibility to work dur- tion of the lives of the com- ity in highly compacted mobile homes of modern ing COVID-19. This creat- munity. Supervisor Mark communities, Ridley- design. In its presentation, ed tremors that could Ridley-Thomas has upheld Thomas looked at these Ridley-Thomas revealed engulf underserved neigh- that responsibility since generational milestones the speed of this directive borhoods. Ridley-Thomas 2008, and with much pride, and honed into ways to coming forth in one month; has shown persistence, Los Angeles watches him meet them with a cus- he enlisted that as one of unwavering commitment, prepare for a new chapter tomized solution. For Rid- the miracles he has seen in and the necessary level of in his public service career. ley-Thomas, there is his lifetime. work needed to be done in Through his patience and always a way to the idea of At the forefront of the community. every platform Ridley- Reflecting on his time Thomas has stepped on, the in public service, Ridley- mission for racial equity Thomas said, “I find this PHOTO BETTI HALSELL has always been present. work fulfilling. I deliber- Former Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas opening the press Ridley-Thomas demon- ately chose to stay here all conference for the Safe Landing Community day event strated his understanding of justice for all, in directives such as the ATI/ODR, and the Anti-Racism motion. More recently in his career, Ridley-Thomas orchestrat- ed a six-page measurement, addressing institutionalized racism among the County walls of Los Angeles. In July, he made the call for

COURTESY PHOTO recourse and a movement Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas for anti-racist sensibility. Supervisor Ridley- determination, Ridley- equity and making it a real- Thomas held a virtual Thomas saw monumental ity for all Angelenos. briefing, and broke down works come to pass. He has His words riled thou- the benchmarks of the devoted much of his life’s sands, as Ridley-Thomas “establishing an anti-racist energy to the betterment spoke numerous times Los Angeles County policy and improvement of Los about the truth on what can agenda.” During the wake Angeles. be done for the people of of health and wellbeing, Former Supervisor, Los Angeles. Ridley- there needed to be an Ridley-Thomas favored Thomas stands for results; immediate action for equal- terms like “resolve,” and each day as the supervisor ity for people of color in “ingenuity,” because that’s of the second-district, he Los Angeles. what he found it takes for prepared to exercise the The COVID-19 out- long-lasting initiatives and oath as a public servant and break did not distinguish measurements to become a hear the concerns of two- the fire Ridley-Thomas had reality for underrepresent- million people. He has for equity. He did more ed communities. As the walked the same blocks of than hold virtual meetings former second-district every community member, and socially distanced dis- supervisor prepares for his and seen those laying on cussions. Ridley-Thomas role as a councilmember, the ground with their palms physically moved and there is a permanent stretched out. Ridley- sought to help the commu- imprint of his journey over Thomas never turned a nity by providing them two-million people that blind eye to an imbalance with supplies needed to benefited from his work that lives in the streets of waiver this viral pandemic. ethic. Los Angeles. In May, Ridley-Thomas Councilmember Rid- Noteworthy acts like rallied for unincorporated ley-Thomas evolves in the Measure H will honor the areas to receive 1.8-million heightened state of change. community long after the dollars in federally funded As he began to lay the movement of Ridley- emergency rental assis- framework down as a Thomas. Measure H is an tance. member of the Los Angeles initiative, combatting the Areas under the sec- Board of Supervisors, the escalated rise in the popu- ond-district jurisdiction economy had reached a lation of the unsheltered. In include Athens, East and point of recession. Addi- 2017, Angelenos voted to West Rancho Dominguez, tionally, the world wit- tax themselves, and fund Florence Firestone, Ladera nessed the first Black Pres- directives that look to end Heights, Lennox, View ident of America sit in the the tragedy for thousands Park, Windsor Hills, and Oval Office. experiencing homeless- Willowbrook. Within his In this new chapter, ness. latest acts during the Ridley-Thomas finds his Ridley-Thomas sat as COVID-19 pandemic, Rid- footing as a councilmem- Board Chairman when ley-Thomas traveled for ber, as the world faces a Measure H was voted in, several weeks and passed moment of grave uncer- and his words were cap- out over 10,000 masks to tainty during a viral pan- tured, “Thanks to voters’ essential workers across demic. As well as, a new trust, generosity and com- the second-district. level of equality has erupt- passion, we now have the Since the pandemic has ed, and the masses heed the means to implement escalated to over 200,000 words of the First Black proven strategies to end cases, masks have been in woman Vice President of and prevent homelessness high demand. With the the United States. One can on a massive scale, and majority of Personal pro- say Councilmember Rid- address the defining civic tective equipment (PPE) A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 How African American-owned businesses are helping LAX passengers get back into the sky

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SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL industries directly impact- strengthen businesses and ed by the pandemic corresponding responsible A new report found including restaurants, per- capital providers. that minority-owned forming arts venues, and Sarah Bowles, vice small businesses in Los personal and laundry president of Global Phi- Angeles County face a service businesses, ac- lanthropy for JPMorgan $60B capital gap and suf- cording to the study. JP Morgan Chase Logo Chase, commented on the fer disproportionate rev- “Despite boasting the research, “This research is enue losses and closure largest small business during the first two business. They just need The report was com- important to identify the rates as a result of the economy in the country, months of the pandemic more capital providers to missioned by JPMorgan right support and COVID-19 pandemic. Los Angeles small busi- nationally. step up and support them Chase and developed in resources needed in Los The report written by nesses continue to feel the The report’s re- to survive in this tough partnership with Lendis- Angeles to help diverse Next Street and Common strain of inequality, disen- searchers attribute these Future explains that small franchisement, and dis- disparities to systemic business revenue in Los crimination,” says barriers to accessing Angeles County Charisse Conan Johnson, affordable capital and decreased by 26 percent managing partner at Next high levels of segregation from January to Septem- Street. that restrict access to net- ber 2020. During the same According to the works and opportunities period, the number of report, the situation in Los to build wealth through small businesses open for Angeles is also similar business ownership. CommonFuture Logo business fell by 27 per- across the country as busi- “Our new report on cent. nesses owned by people Los Angeles small busi- Black, Latinx, and of color reported nearly nesses shows that geogra- economic time, and to try and Concerned Capi- small business owners Asian-owned businesses twice the closure rates and phy, class, and race matter thrive beyond it,” says tal. overcome the challenges across Los Angeles Coun- revenue losses compared significantly when it Rodney Foxworth, CEO It goes on to provide to grow stronger from this ty are overrepresented in to White-owned firms comes to the success of a of Common Future. community-informed year’s economic crisis but The report finds that solutions to address the also to encourage more while Black and Latinx immediate issues facing and new diverse business- residents make up 8 per- minority-owned small es to start in the years to cent and 49 percent of businesses, including come.” L.A. County’s population, increasing the availability Read more about the they only own two percent of free and low-cost, flex- state of the L.A. County and 11 percent of all local ible capital and money to small business ecosystem Next Street Logo businesses, respectively. better finance and here. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11 Metro’s CBO Partnering Strategy Team Shares its First Draft for Better Community Outreach and Partnerships BY SAYBIN ROBERSON preparation for a better and compensation threshold, them to the table, especially Contributing Writer more cohesive strategy to establish an internal library on a lot of these opportuni- better serve those in under- of resources and sample ties in procurement,” Cortez Since last year, Los served and compromised templates for CBO partner- stated during the meeting. Angeles Metro has worked positions, much like the ing, use a standard CBO “Also training Metro staff to enhance, reconnect and work done on Metro’s Blue partner chartering process, on how to work with CBOs deepen its relationship with Line which improved much train Metro staff how to ... having Metro understand Community-Based Organi- of the programs delivery effectively partner with how to work with the differ- zations (CBOs) with goals methods. For nearly two CBOs, and lastly, build ent communities out there is of aligning and coordinating hours, several Metro staff CBOs’ capacity to navigate also going to be critical and Metro’s current partnerships workers who make up and partner with Metro. that's why we're advancing and to create a structure for Metro’s CBO Partnering During the call, listeners that in these recommenda- the future. This past Friday, Strategy team discussed were also able to add their tions.” December 10, 2020, Metro’s possibilities while also lay- KeAndra Cylear-Dodds, Elizabeth Carvajal, Senior additional hopes for recom- Cylear-Dodds added in Metro’s Executive Office of Director CBO hosted a virtual meet- ing out the purpose, goal, mendations to several Metro her remarks that clarity is Equity and Race ing to discuss the strategy and pre-determined recom- staff members including going to be very necessary and recommendations with mendations for the project. address and eliminate those Cylear-Dodds spoke of. The Ayda Safaei, director, Con- moving forward as well as community leaders across Led by KeAndra Cylear- disparities. And so that's, draft details the four project struction Relations and Mit- acknowledgment of the Los Angeles. Dodds, Metro’s executive that's what we're working phases and was of which igation Programs, Elizabeth needs of the community As stated in the draft, office of Equity and Race, towards,” Cylear-Dodds Metro builds and maintains Carvajal, senior director, when thinking, building, “The CBO Strategy estab- the meeting began with explained. She continued on successful partnerships. The and Michael Cortez, Com- and obtaining partnerships lishes clear and consistent opening remarks as she wel- to say one of the main pillars draft then goes into depth munity Relations manager. with CBOs. “I really look parameters for Metro to con- comed each person and of focus, to listen and learn, detailing the seven recom- Many of the recommenda- forward to figuring out how tinue partnering with CBOs, detailed exactly what Metro is largely based on commu- mendations developed and tions suggested and heard by we improve upon this and as appropriate, by formaliz- aims to fix. “The core objec- nity engagement which designed from both internal the team revolved around how we continue to do all ing partnership structures tive is to increase access to fuels CBO partnerships and and external sources to community involvement, this work that's necessary to and developing mutually opportunity for all and it rec- the reason for the virtual ensure the goals of reaching outreach, accessibility, and move us along in this to a beneficial, equity-focused ognizes that there are dispar- meeting. across the entire agency. determining ways to identi- more equitable Metro and relationships that bring real ities that exist within our According to CBO Part- The recommendations fy programs and proposals processes,” she continued. and tangible benefits to the community that prevent full nering Strategy Draft, Metro listed are to establish a cen- that best fit the surrounding Before closing, the Agency, CBOs, and Los access for everyone, so our added the Equity Platform tral home for the CBO Part- community. group reassured that they Angeles region.” The meet- charge is really to under- Framework as a recognition nering Strategy, develop and “I am hopeful it's in the would continue to hold vir- ing held over Zoom was the stand and identify those dis- of its influential role in Los maintain a comprehensive right direction, I know we tual meetings to ensure that first glimpse into a long parities, and then come up Angeles and its duty to aid CBO partner database, use really want to be able to the strategy programs hit the journey of education and with solutions that help in reversing the disparities criteria to determine the compensate CBOs and bring mark. 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If you struggle Lifestyle Influencer—Der- topic unless it is specifical- ality was at the core of each ing ‘that is financially irre- faith is deep, and I’m still with self-love, self-aware- ron Walker, Plant Based ly searched for; however, workshop, repeating phrases sponsible,’ but I show peo- fast. I got it! The race goes ness, and self-discipline, then Nutritionist—Erica Nichol- the information presented and affirmations like “I am a ple how to do it in a way that off, and boom! I get dead you may want to explore the son, Lifestyle Influencer— in the generational wealth money magnet!” or “Unlock is very sustainable.” Dis- last… So, now you have the Color Me World community. Hadiatu Dumbuya, Entrepre- workshop was informative your personal power!” Each cussing one of his favorite mental part, and that’s why An online community that neur—Johnathan Quarles, and inspirational. Sharing panelist acclaiming their ‘easy to use’ travel hacks; consistency is so important. has over 10,000 people of Generational Wealth Strate- ideas of making sound eco- success from practicing Travel Influencer, Josh Now you know how to com- color who share the passions gist—Jonelle Rocke, Travel nomic decisions through stern self-awareness and Valentin mentioned “When pete against that [fear]. So, of unplugging from the norm Influencer—Josh Valentin, the purpose of an everlast- positive self-talk. you first get to the reception when you feed that that faith to elevate life no matter Travel Influencer—Julia ing family legacy. Lifestyle Influencer, at any hotel, give [the recep- and feed that vision, when where they are in the world. A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 A-6 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY 9, 2014

By Betti Halsell one of the greatest activists Contributing Writer in history. 4thMVMT part- ners with individuals from Karim Webb is in the underserved communities business of prosperity. As to endure the process of an entrepreneur, philanthro- business ownership. He was pist, and city commissioner, enlightened by this plat- Webb has found the mold to form, Webb concluded that shape success, and brought the formula to successful it back to the collective business ventures consisted community. He shares his of funding, experience, re- formula with community- lationships, and valued ser- building in mind. Webb has vice. an unwavering dedication As city commission- to encourage business own- er, Webb highlighted the ership in underrepresented framework around relation- groups. Through his work ships, “In any relationship, ethic, Webb has proven ev- whether its employee/em- ery bit of his advisory to be ployer, personal, family, or true. the relationships between The company Webb cre- business and its customer— ated looks to “invest in hu- it’s about an equal exchange man beings.” 4thMVMT of value.” focuses “on communities With those components impacted by institutional set in motion, social equity racism.” Webb has an eye will be more than a dream for people who have a passed down through the Karim Webb PHOTO BY LLA PHOTOGRAPHY dream of having their lega- words of an activist. It will cy, and uses that fire to ig- be present in physical exis- bation Department. Webb “That’s why I want you.” nite the process of bringing tence among all communi- also sits on the board of the In philanthropic ef- that vision to life. ties. Webb acknowledges Brotherhood Crusade. forts, Webb reflected on an 4thMVMT envisions the matters of oppression As an uplifting member event that put him on the the future pathway for that block the pathway for of the community, Webb pathway to a deeper un- business. The creation of many people of color; keep- was tapped by Los Angeles derstanding of his purpose. Webb’s company derived ing them from achieving Mayor Eric Garcetti to be He said, “I taught an entre- from the past; the birth of their goal of ownership and Commissioner of the City preneurship class at Dors- the company was conceived better quality of life. 4thM- of Los Angeles Airport and ey Highschool after I had through the knowledge of VMT bypasses the obstacles Co-Chair of RENEW task opened the Buffalo Wild initiatives of Martin Luther of limitations in resources, force. The mayor reached Wings on Crenshaw, and King Jr. They addressed and becomes a stream of out to Webb based on the working with those young the oppression, and social- wealth for anyone seeking reputation of growth that people I had an epiphany. ly constructed racism that a new financial course for surrounds him. He shared Which was oh, I’m not in continues to keep people of their family line. a bit of the conversation the chicken and beer, or color in a second-class envi- Webb found his way to he had with the mayor sports bar business, I’m ronment. be an activist, by uplifting during the nomination pe- in the people develop- Webb credits 4thMVMT the confidence of the- col riod, Webb told Garcetti, ment business.” Webb to the goals of Martin Luther lective community. Before “You might be nominat- explained that opened his King Jr. Webb stated, “King unlocking his true nature in ing me for this position, perception, and it com- said, ‘ if the experience of building empires for social but you got to know that I manded more energy out African Americans in the equity, Webb assisted with am about the equity first.” of him to push the agenda United States was described generating PCF Restaurant Buffalo Wild Wings Hand Breaded Sandwiches COURTESY The mayor’s response was, of social equity forward. in the form of a symphony, Management, and became OF BUFFALO WILD WINGS

Karim Webb talking at a BLOOM event at a HBO Shop. PHOTO PROVIDED BY K.WEBb Karim Webb talking at 4thMVMT Partners event. PHOTO BY JASON CLARK. see the potential in every the first movement would a franchisee of the beer person, Webb created an be the abolition of slavery, and chicken eatery, Buffalo environment in his Buffalo the second would be civil Wild Wings. Wild Wing franchise that rights, the third would be Working through a strat- surpasses other regional and voting rights, and the fourth egy of opulence, and being national locations. would be economic equal- “best-in-class,” the current Webb shares his wis- ity.’ ” operating franchise loca- dom as an advisor for the When asked about the tion on Crenshaw is recog- Multicultural Foodservice mindset needed to succeed nized for reaching the high- & Hospitality Alliance in business, Webb said, est sales percentage (2012, (MFHA). This non-profit “Have an idea about where 2013, and 2014). organization digs into the you are going, and the best The Buffalo Wild Wing goldmine of “cultural intel- way to do that is to be clear franchisee gave credit to his ligence,” and how diversity about your quote-on-quote staff and highlighting their is not only essential to the why—why did God put interests, Webb said, “I call evolution of humanity, but you on the planet.” He ex- it exercising the muscle of highlights the value of be- plained that a personal set excellence.” He painted the ing inclusive. of experiences indicates the picture of all of one’s expe- Naturally geared to destiny of oneself. riences point to the reason shape the future, Webb sits The 4thMVMT founder for their creation. Webb on the Board of Directors shared the understanding of mentioned if one is open- of the California Commu- goals begets the consistency minded during the process, nity Foundation (CCF), needed in life to accom- one can see the skills that and from that platform, he plish the set vision. Webb accumulate along the way. spreads his knowledge as a referred to this laser-beam PCF Restaurant Man- spokesperson for BLOOM. focus as a personal “North agement is looking to de- It’s a CCF initiative that Star,” that navigates the velop three more locations focuses on young men in transformation of oneself. in Los Angeles, creating op- South Los Angeles who Webb is a nourished portunities and jobs in those haven’t tapped into their po- seed, that took root in the communities. Through great tential, resulting in run-ins spoken affirmation from tenacity, and keen ability to with the L.A. County Pro- B-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 LAPD PARTNERS WITH PVJOBS TO GIVE AWAY TOYS AND FOOD TO 1,000 SOUTH LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS PVJOBS celebrates the Christmas season with local community members by hosting an LAPD toy and food drive in South L.A. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE to about 1,000 community reach out to neighborhood provided by the Office of members in need. Co-spon- residents. “Our mission is to Ninth District Los Angeles To help uplift spirits dur- sored by PVJOBS, the toy bridge the gap between the City Councilman Curren ing the Christmas season, and food drive took place at precinct and the communi- Price, and toys were donated PVJOBS partnered with the the South Park Recreation ty,” said Flores, who repre- by OKK Toys. Other event sents the LAPD Newton community partners were Division’s Community Safe- Avalon Carver Community ty Partnership initiative. Center, Community Safety “Through events like these, Partnership South Park, PVJOBS volunteers approach a car filled with family mem- people can see us in a differ- GRYD, Porsche Downtown bers who awaited a food package at the drive. ent way. It shows them that Los Angeles, Resilient, we’re human.” Soledad Enrichment Action, Division. “Our toy and food drive The food packages were and Volunteers of America. The toy and food drive was such a great event for was organized as a drive- everyone,” said Laura Padil- thru event to meet social dis- la, executive assistant for tancing guidelines. A steady PVJOBS. “We were able to line of cars were wrapped impact so many families in around the block as drivers our community through this awaited their turn to drive event.” LAPD Officer Gabriel Flores hands out a toy to an antici- up and receive the donated LAPD Officer, Gabriel pating child during the Christmas giveaway event. items. LAPD and PVJOBS Flores, helped organize the staff and volunteers handed annual event on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Depart- Center in South Los Angeles out a toy for each child per Department. He says that the ment (LAPD) on Saturday and was coordinated by the family as well as food and LAPD holds the event each A Ninth Council District truck is shown stationed at the to give away toys and food LAPD’s nearby Newton COVID care packages. year as a meaningful way to Christmas toy and food drive. BlackLine and Members of its Executive Team Donate to the Brotherhood Crusade Generous donation to help create 1,000+ internships for local community; BlackLine also to provide technology-focused internships

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE and other significant occur- the partnerships that the monetary support, Black- Otto, BlackLine’s chief munity into our internship rences, the event will neither Brotherhood Crusade has Line is also partnering with people officer. “How we program where we strive to Brotherhood Crusade an- be held in-person or virtual- with companies like Black- us to build out and imple- treat one another – how we promote diversity in technol- nounced a generous gift ly. As such, BlackLine’s gra- Line, I look forward to the ment a technology-based serve one another – is the ogy while providing more from LA-based accounting cious gift helps ensure the possibilities of an internship internship program specifi- foundation of BlackLine's than just a work experience,” automation software leader under-resourced children that can help propel my cally purposed to benefit 18- core value system. We are Ms. Otto added. “BlackLine’s BlackLine and members of and families Brotherhood goals. Volunteering with the 24-year-old disconnected aligned in our vision with internships offer specific pro- its executive team. The dona- Crusade is honored to serve Brotherhood Crusade and young adults and facilitate Brotherhood Crusade to gramming intended to open a tion recognizes the tireless will be able to continue their serving the community, side- their transition into sustained serve our local community door into the options and racial equity and social jus- pursuit of a better quality of by-side with caring and lov- middle-wage or higher by providing opportunities opportunities that prevail in tice efforts of Brotherhood life without interruption. ing staff, has been an exam- STEAM-based careers (sci- that can change the path the world of technology inno- Crusade and will be used to Brotherhood Crusade ple of how all people should ence, technology, engineer- forward for under-resourced vation, encouraging explo- both further these efforts as Scholarship Recipient Tayte take care of one another. ing, arts and math career children and families.” ration of choice in careers and well as to inspire other part- Williams said, "Brotherhood Brotherhood has helped pathways).” In addition to helping the future and ensuring that ners and supporters to give. Crusade has instilled in me shape my future and my Brotherhood Crusade create internships through both choice and open doors The timing of this dona- the importance of service to dreams into realities. Thank anticipates the BlackLine Brotherhood Crusade, are equitable, inclusive and tion is impeccable. Normal- others and my community. you, Brotherhood Crusade, donation will enable the cre- BlackLine also will provide available to all.” ly, this time of year, Brother- As a scholarship recipient of for supporting me, guiding ation of more than 1,000 internships for members of To learn more about hood Crusade is preparing the Brotherhood Crusade, me and believing in me." internships through its the Brotherhood Crusade Brotherhood Crusade and its for its largest fundraising the financial burdens of col- Brotherhood Crusade STEAM program. community across several programs, call (323) 846- event, the Annual Pioneer of lege have been greatly President and CEO, Charisse "BlackLine is commit- departments at the LA- 1649 or visit brotherhood- African American Achieve- reduced and my focus on Bremond Weaver said, ¨I’m ted to supporting the fight based accounting automa- crusade.org. ment Award Gala, which education has increased. I so grateful to BlackLine and against racial inequality and tion software company. To make a matching was scheduled to take place am a business major and its executive team for their systemic injustice in an “We look forward to wel- donation or contribution to on December 4, 2020. In would love to have my own incredible generosity. Not effort to build a more inclu- coming members of the the Brotherhood Crusade, light of the COVID-19 crisis business one day and with only are they providing sive society,” said Susan Brotherhood Crusade com- click below. South Coast AQMD Governing Board Adopts Plans to Reduce Air Pollution in Southeast L.A. and Eastern Coachella Valley SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE within these two communi- pollution emissions and/or pesticide use, open burning • identifying and reduc- Air Resources Board ties,” said Ben Benoit, exposures, including efforts and fugitive road dust ing emissions from metal (CARB) for final approval. Last Week, the South South Coast AQMD’s Vice- to conduct community air through collaboration with processing, rendering and Following CARB’s Coast Air Quality Manage- Chair. “Today’s Board monitoring, focused various entities; other industrial facilities; approval, implementation ment District (South Coast action allows us to continue enforcement and outreach • Installing air filtration • conducting air moni- will take place over approx- AQMD) Governing Board this process so that when in these communities. systems in schools, homes toring near railyards; and imately five years. adopted two Community finalized, these plans can Eastern Coachella Val- and community centers • increasing green Under the first year of Emissions Reduction Plans provide both short and ley CERP: Aims to reduce near sources of air pollu- spaces. the AB 617 program, South (CERPs) identifying long-term emissions reduc- air pollution from the tion; and To develop the CERPs, Coast AQMD led commu- actions to reduce emissions tions that can have lasting Salton Sea, pesticides, fugi- • Incentivizing the South Coast AQMD held a nity steering committees in and exposure to toxic air impacts to the health of tive road dust, the Green- replacement of older, high- total of 116 public and indi- Wilmington/West Long pollution in two environ- those who live and work leaf Desert View Power er polluting on-road and vidual meetings with ECV Beach/Carson, San mental justice communi- within these communities.” Plant, diesel mobile off-road equipment with and SELA CSC’s to identi- Bernardino/Muscoy and ties. The CERPs include air sources, open burning and cleaner technology. fy and prioritize emission Boyle Heights/East Los The communities of quality priorities identified illegal dumping. Specific Southeast Los Angeles reduction actions and dis- Angeles/West Commerce. Eastern Coachella Valley by the Community Steering actions include: CERP: Aims to reduce pol- cuss community air moni- CERPs for these communi- (ECV) and Southeast Los Committees (CSCs), which • Reducing emissions lution from stationary and toring plans. ties were approved by Angeles (SELA) were des- consist of members of the by paving unpaved roads; mobile sources; and make This year provided CARB in September 2020. ignated for the second year public who live, work or go • Establishing a notifi- reducing community expo- challenges of tight sched- South Coast AQMD is of the community air pro- to school within each com- cation system for permitted sure to air pollution a top ules due to AB 617 statuto- the air pollution control gram established by munity, including active agricultural burning; priority. Specific action tar- ry requirements with time agency for major portions Assembly Bill 617 (C. Gar- residents, community lead- • Working with scien- gets include: lost due to transitioning to a of Los Angeles, Orange, cia), which requires local ers, local business owners tists at public health agen- • Reducing pollution virtual format due to San Bernardino and River- air districts to reduce the or workers, community cies with expertise in pesti- from trucks such as priori- COVID-19. South Coast side counties, including the disproportionate impacts of organizations, local agen- cide toxicity to identify key tizing incentives for zero- AQMD will continue to Coachella Valley. For news, air pollution in environ- cies, schools, universities, pesticides of concern for air emission replacements; work with the ECV CSC to air quality alerts, event mental justice communi- hospitals, tribal organiza- monitoring; • preventing truck idling further develop the CERP updates and more, please ties. tions and elected officials. • Expanding the moni- via outreach and enforce- and return to the Governing visit us at www.aqmd.gov, “We have worked tire- The plans include spe- toring network to address ment; Board by mid-2021 for download our award-win- lessly over the past two cific actions that go beyond concerns about H2S and • encouraging a clean approval of the revised ning app, or follow us on years to better understand existing efforts by South PM emissions from the truck lane on the 710 free- plan, which will then be Facebook, Twitter and the air quality concerns Coast AQMD, to reduce air Salton Sea, agricultural way; submitted to the California Instagram.

{Contiued SC-VBC ONLINE RESOURCES from A-8} want to walk into the store encourage small businesses find these different pro- what the problems are, what teach business owners to do ting out all your products and get helped, and others to go to the different web- grams, they are available the needs are, and quickly is costumer discovery. Get and services on social are very happy to visit and sites like Amazon.com or more than I’ve ever seen in present a solution. Then I out there, talk to people, media is really important. do business online. I think Facebook.com. You have a the past. You [also] have would say being willing to and find out what they are Staying connected to your both during this time is very lot or corporations who have business development cen- pivot. As a business owner, looking for. You have to costumers and growing important. put initiatives in place to ters that are doing informa- you have got to figure out jump in a learn your indus- your customer base. Do (LAS): What are some support small businesses. I tional meetings to update how to pivot as a company try very, very well. Getting whatever you can as a busi- grants/loans that a small think those are things that you on the latest. into what could be a new involved with the industry, ness owner to show cos- business should be taking small businesses have to (LAS): Can you give me way of doing business. So, I getting involved with trade tumers that you are continu- advantage of right now? look for. You also have a some common mistakes think businesses that stand shows is important because ing to bring about solutions. (K): The one good thing number of cities that are small business are making there and watch, it’s defi- they are going to teach you Then figure out how you that has come out of the doing programs that also right now, and how should nitely as mistake. sort of what is trending in can create a business that is COVID-19 pandemic is that provide some sort of grant they be avoided? (LAS): You mention your industry. As you learn going to position you for you do have a number of or relief. Now, I am going to (K): I would say not creativity and innovation, if that, it’s going to help you corporate and government programs out there. You tell you that it is not signifi- being innovative. This is a you were starting a business to not only serve the current contracts because in the have a number of corpora- cant enough to keep your time where you have got to right now, how would you needs but understand where long term, the sustainability tions who are standing up business operating, but it’s a get as creative as possible. be innovative and creative? your industry is going in the that comes from those con- and saying, ‘Let’s support little bit of help along the You have got to talk to peo- (K): I’m glad you asked future. I definitely believe tracts’ opportunities are just small businesses!’ So, I way. You can do a search to ple around you, find out that! One of the things I in social media; I think put- huge. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 www.lasentinel.net B-3 Brotherhood Crusade’s Annual Navidad en el Bario Brings the Spirit of Giving E. MEsiyah McGinnis just thankful … thank- Staff Writer ful that the Brotherhood Crusade could be here,” On Saturday, December said Charisse Bremond 12, the Brotherhood Cru- Weaver, president and CEO sade filled a large section of the Brotherhood Cru- the Crenshaw District with sade. She also thanked the car-lines of people, span- many sponsors and sup- ning from Crenshaw Blvd. porters for their donations. and 39th St., and stretch- According to Stacy Hill- ing around the entire block,Williams, executive vice hoping to receive much president of Brotherhood needed resources at Broth- Crusade, due to COV- erhood Crusade’s annual ID-19 restrictions, volun- Navidad en el Bario, or teers were limited; 98- per Christmas in the Neighbor- cent of those working the hood event. Brotherhood’s event were Brotherhood administrators, staff, along Crusade staff, who - hap with select community pily served the community volunteers, gave their time with smiles and optimism. to help out other commu- “We couldn’t do this work nity members in need, serv- without our staff and- vol ing up to 3,000 families. unteers. We were up to Charisse Bremond Weaver, midnight, making these president and CEO of the bags and making this- pos Brotherhood Crusade, re- sible for everyone in our flected on the importance community.of But a labor of giving during the pandemic.love; it’s never a problem “We are here at our annualfor my people. Anytime we Christmas in the neighbor- can give back to our- com hood, Navidad en el Bario,munity, giving food and providing food baskets, toys, especially in this- pan toys, forty-dollar gift cards,demic; I’m glad Brother- ppe to families who arehood Crusade, the Sentinel struggling right now. -COand all our sponsors could VID-19 has impacted sohelp to make this - hap many of our families in ourpen,” Hill-Williams said. communities, this is one of our ways that we giveSee the full story and back every year. So, we’revideo online.

The Brotherhood Crusade, along with community volunteers, come together in the spirit of giving at the annual Navidad en el Bario event. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the workers distributed food, toys, and much needed resources to people-in-need, grateful for the loving generosity towards them. PHOTOS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / LA SENTINEL B-4 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 Brotherhood Crusade’s Annual Navidad en el Bario Brings the Spirit of Giving {continued from Pg. B-3}

Charisse Bremond Weaver, president and CEO of the Brotherhood Crusade, along with staff and volunteers, including entrepreneur and political analyst, Angela Rye, and restaurateur, Karim Webb, and Heather Hutt, State director and Sr. Advisor to Kamala Harris, along with colleague, Cynthia Morales, help pass out food, toys, and other needed resources to apprecia- tive community members at the annual - Navi dad en el Bario event.PHOTOS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / LA SENTINEL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET B-5 COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives as Surge Continues to Overwhelm Hospitals As the COVID-19 vaccine is distributed to specific locations, the surge continues to rise with a rising number of healthcare workers getting infected.

BY BRIAN W. CARTER cine across every communi- receiving their own alloca- and residents 50 to 64-years- 740; Asian with 17,475; Contributing Writer ty. Because it is likely to tions. old. Black with 15,834; Hispan- take a few months to have Those nine preposi- Due to the recent surge ic/Latino with 207,749; “I want to thank the enough vaccine available to tioned locations are working in cases, there has been an Native Hawaiian/Pacific many people who made immunize the millions of with the L.A. County Dept. increase in cases among Islander with 1,682; White today possible starting with individuals who live and of Public Health and EMS healthcare workers. Over with 47,630; those of other the scientists and work in L.A. County, in the to deliver the vaccine to the last two weeks, it’s been race and ethnicity with researchers who have shown meantime, we all must con- acute care hospitals that reported there are 3,400 new 51,058 and 165,058 under incredible diligence and tinue to remain extremely serves COVID-19 patients. cases among healthcare investigation. ingenuity under the most diligent in reducing trans- Public Health has hosted workers. In early November, Dr. Ferrer had this to pressing circumstances, the mission of the virus.” webinars, held office hours, it was stated there were 40 share about the recent surge volunteers who participated Los Angeles County, and is distributing informa- AP PHOTO new cases among healthcare of COVID-19 and residents The initial allocation of the in the clinical trials, the pro- like most across the nation, tion to prepare acute care workers a day; last week who refuse to comply with vaccine in L.A. County is are in a holding pattern as hospitals for the large there were nearly 250 cases the temporary restrictions, duction teams who found 82,875 doses with two ways to quickly manufac- they wait for the COVID-19 endeavor ahead. A second additional allocations among healthcare workers a “We continue to see ture this life-saving vaccine, vaccine. According to the allocation of the vaccine expected with the month. day. extremely high numbers of and the transportation teams L.A. County Department of will arrive later in the month As of Monday, Decem- new cases, hospitalizations who have managed the cru- Public Health website, 9 for a distribution to all ple in the ICU. Since the ber 14, Public Health identi- and deaths from COVID-19 cial work of getting the vac- shipments of the vaccine health care personnel and beginning of the surge in fied 532,730 positive cases - the surge we are experienc- cine to facilities across the arrived Monday and were residents at nursing facili- November, cases have of COVID-19 across all ing is alarming. If you are country so that vaccinations distributed amongst pre- ties, along with continued increased 625% with areas of L.A. County and a not playing by the rules, to can begin immediately,” positioned sites. It was stat- distribution to frontline younger people being the total of 8,345 deaths. be blunt, you are part of the said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, ed the initial allocation of healthcare and EMS person- largest source of transmis- Laboratory confirmed problem, and at this point, MPH, MEd, Director of the vaccine in L.A. County nel. sion in the county. More total cases show 532,730 you are contributing to these Public Health. is 82,875 doses with two As of Monday, Decem- than 70% of cases are from with Los Angeles County distressing increases in She continued, “And to additional allocations ber 14, the L.A. County people under the age of 50- showing 507,226 cases, cases, hospitalizations, and all the public health practi- expected with the month. Dept. of Public Health con- years-old. Residents over Long Beach with 20,697 deaths." tioners at federal, state, and This does not include alloca- firmed 48 new deaths and 80-years-old have the high- cases and Pasadena with For more information local health departments, tions for the cities of Long 7,344 new cases of COVID- est rates of hospitalization 4,807. By race and ethnici- and statistics on COVID-19 thank you for the 24/7 work Beach and Pasadena, which 19. There were 4,203 people among all age groups in ty, COVID-19 statistics in Los Angeles County, to ensure the safe and equi- have their own independent with COVID-19 hospital- L.A. County followed by show: American please visit http://pub- table distribution of this vac- health departments and are ized with 21% of these peo- residents 65 to 79-years-old, Indian/Alaska Native with lichealth.lacounty.gov/ Cal Safety Workgroup Endorses COVID Vaccine Ahead of National Rollout This Week

BY QUINCI LEGARDYE Pfizer vaccine. CDC Direc- public use. With shipments tered 21 days apart. FDA care facilities. According to joint pain and fever. Long California Black Media tor Robert Redfield, M.D., of the vaccine soon on their documents note that the vac- public health experts, vac- term effects of the vaccine accepted the recommenda- way to California, we are cine seems to provide “some cines will most likely be are not yet known. With concerns still lin- tion on Dec. 13, passing the working hand-in-hand with protection” after the first available for the general pub- The FDA has also gering about the safety and vaccine through the final step local public health officials to shot, but it takes both doses lic in spring or summer 2021. warned against using the side effects, the Pfizer/BioN- needed for distribution. On get the vaccine out to the first to reach an efficacy of 95 %. As of Sunday night, the Pfizer vaccine for people Tech COVID-19 vaccine has Once the vaccines arrive COVID-19 death toll in the who have had severe allergic passed the full approval in California, they will be United States since the pan- reactions to ingredients used process and it is ready for sent to hospitals and other demic was declared in March in this vaccine. Though distribution in the U.S. The facilities that can store them reached nearly 300,000. An severe allergic reactions to first doses will arrive at Cali- at around minus 94 degrees estimated 16.2 millionAmer- vaccines are rare, some par- fornia hospitals this week. Fahrenheit. Storage facilities icans have been infected. In ticipants in the Pfizer trial did On Dec. 11, the U.S. confirmed so far include California, there have been experience adverse reactions, Food and Drug Administra- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center an estimated 21,043 deaths and the trial itself excluded tion (FDA) issued an emer- and UC San Francisco Med- and 1.5 million reported people with a history of the gency use authorization for SHUTTERSTOCK ical Center. cases. severe allergic reaction ana- the Pfizer/BioNTech coron- Priority for receiving the According to FDA docu- phylaxis. avirus vaccine to be distrib- the same day it received phase of recipients. Their vaccine will go to health ments, the vaccine does have In a Dec. 12 press confer- uted to individuals 16 and CDC. approval, the first work will continue as data workers most likely to be some common adverse ence, the FDA said it will older. In a statement, the batch of vaccines was becomes available on other exposed to COVID-19, as effects, including pain at the continue to monitor severe FDA said that Pfizer’s clini- shipped out of a Pfizer plant potential vaccines,” said well as residents and staff of injection site, fatigue, allergic reactions associated cal trial data showed that the in Portage, Michigan. Governor Gavin Newsom. nursing homes and long-term headache, chills, muscle or with the vaccine. “known and potential” bene- "This is the next step in The National Medical fits of the vaccine out- our efforts to protect Ameri- Association, the largest weighed its risks. cans, reduce the impact of national organization repre- “Today’s action follows the Covid-19 pandemic, and senting African American an open and transparent help restore some normalcy physicians and patients, has review process that included to our lives and our country," also formed a COVID-19 input from independent sci- Dr. Redfield said in a state- task force to offer a recom- entific and public health ment. mendation regarding the vac- experts and a thorough eval- In addition to govern- cine. uation by the agency’s career mental reviews, state offi- California state officials scientists to ensure this vac- cials and public health organ- expect to receive 327,000 cine met FDA’s rigorous, sci- izations are also reviewing doses of the Pfizer vaccine in entific standards for safety, the safety of the Pfizer vac- the upcoming week. The effectiveness, and manufac- cine. The Western States Sci- Moderna coronavirus vac- turing quality needed to sup- entific Safety Review Work- cine is also expected to be port emergency use authori- group, made up of scientists approved by the FDA this zation,” said FDA Commis- and experts representing Cal- month, and it’s expected that sioner Stephen M. Hahn, ifornia and other states, inde- California will receive about M.D. pendently reviewed and 2.16 million doses of the On Dec. 12, U.S. Centers endorsed the vaccine’s safety Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for Disease Control and Pre- on Dec. 13. combined by the end of vention (CDC) Advisory “This morning, the December. Committee on Immunization Workgroup recommended The Pfizer vaccine is Practices recommended the the Pfizer vaccine as safe for given as two shots, adminis-

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This is a revisiting of vides us with a value sys- reconception and misrepre- Kwanzaa is, of neces- Christians, Muslims, He- an early and ongoing con- tem in the Nguzo Saba (The sentation of Kwanzaa poses sity, an African American brews, Jews, Buddhists, versation about the shared Seven Principles) which a more serious problem. For and pan-African holiday Bahá’í, and Hindus, as well meaning of Kwanzaa, its serves as framework and it seeks to interrupt Kwan- and requires no permis- as those who follow the an- particular cultural mes- foundation for our internal zaa’s continuing expansion, sion or external acceptance cient African spiritual and sage to African people, and strengthening and flourish- undermine its acceptance, for its practice, profound ethical traditions of Maat, its core values that speak ing and our bringing good and question and deny the meaning or worth. Nor can Ifa, Ashanti, Dogon, etc. to the best of what it means into the world. These are right of Black people to cel- it deny its special and par- For Kwanzaa offers is not to be African and human in Umoja (Unity), Kujicha- ebrate themselves, embrace ticular meaning to African an alternative to their par- the world and for the world. gulia (Self-Determination), their own culture and have people without undermin- ticular religions or faiths, It raises the constantly rel- Ujima (Collective Work their own holiday without ing its essential message but a common ground of evant issues of race and re- and Responsibility), Uja- needing to explain away and meaning as a cel- African culture which they ligion and how they relate, maa (Cooperative Econom- themselves or deny the spe- ebration of African family, all share and on which they not only to Kwanzaa as a ics), Nia (Purpose), Kuum- cial and particular meaning FILE PHOTO community and culture and meet and are reaffirmed in holiday, but also to us as a ba (Creativity), and Imani the holiday holds for them. DR. MAULANA KARENGA a unique contribution to the expansive meaning and people. (Faith). And the criticism is posed the diverse richness of hu- sacred beauty of their being Each year the coming of Given the phenomenal in racial and religious terms able” like with King and man life and culture. And African in the world. Kwanzaa brings a sense of growth and solid grounding to appeal to emotion and Malcolm. One such attempt because Kwanzaa builds Thus, all over the world, joyful satisfaction of having Kwanzaa has achieved in render reason almost irrel- is to redefine and re-present on the best of African cul- African people rightfully created something unique, the world African commu- evant. Kwanzaa and them as uni- ture, its message, like all celebrate Kwanzaa, em- beautiful, and beneficial nity, it’s no wonder claim- The issues of race and versal and not particular ethically-expansive and brace and find common for our people. It also re- ants and controversies rise racism are raised around the to Africans, as if we can’t world-encompassing mes- ground in its cultural and minds me of the extensive around it. Indeed, if it had strange and confused con- be both. Indeed, Kwanzaa sages, has both a particular ethical values, in its insis- and enjoyable research, remained a small organiza- tention that Kwanzaa is too is culturally particular, but and universal meaning. It tence on the oneness and sa- study and thought pursued tional holiday as in its first Black and we are being too its essential message is speaks first and foremost tocredness of life, social jus- to conceive and create years, no one would think Black by insisting on its Af- both culturally particular us, originates from us and tice, due respect of persons Kwanzaa, and the overall it worthy of either claim or ricanness, its Blackness and and universal in the hu- is an expression of the spe- and people, responsibility and ongoing labor of love comment. For success al- its particular meaning for man sense of the word. To cial cultural truth we speak and care for the vulnerable, offered to make Kwanzaa a ways has numerous fraud- Black people. Moreover, say that it is culturally par- to the world. And in this, it repair and preservation of living, lasting and transfor- ulent fathers and preten- it is asserted that Kwanzaa ticular is to say that it is speaks not only to the best the environment, the end mative tradition worthy of tious mothers, but failure and Black people must be culturally rooted, rises out of what means to be Af- of oppression everywhere, the name, history, and cul- is almost always an orphan. less Black, if we are to be of a particular people’s his- rican, but also the best of a just peace, and the shared ture African. As an activist- Thus, there is an increasing accepted and acceptable in tory and culture, bears the what it means to be human obligation to constantly scholar, I sought to build parade of pretentious con- the dominant society. Now, imprint and content of that and thus offers a common- bring and sustain good in into Kwanzaa’s Kawaida tributors to Kwanzaa’s con- it should be noted that there people’s ideas and values, ground message to other the world through righteous philosophical framework ception, revisionist “histo- is no public parallel conver- and speaks to the people in humans in the world. and relentless struggle. answers to questions that ries” claiming discoveries sation like this for others; a special and particularly Therefore, religious would be raised, not only of new authors and collec- no calls for Jews or Hanuk- meaningful way. Therefore, resistance to Kwanzaa Dr. Maulana Karenga, about the daily practice tive origins of its creation, kah to be less Jewish, or for Cinco de Mayo speaks to is also misplaced and is Professor and Chair of and values of Kwanzaa, but and a persistent stream of the Irish and St. Patrick’s Mexicans in a particularly provoked and promoted Africana Studies, Califor- also about its origins and right-wing, left-wing and Day to be less Irish. Indeed, meaningful way; Chinese by manipulation of unin- nia State University-Long intent, its relation to reli- liberal criticism around no other people are criti- New Year to Chinese; Ha- formed apprehension and Beach; Executive Direc- gious and other holidays, contrived issues of race and cized for being too much of nukkah to Jews; and St. Pat- misunderstanding. There is tor, African American Cul- and our self-conscious in- religion. themselves or called sepa- rick’s Day to the Irish. And no Kwanzaa competition tural Center (Us); Creator sistence on the special and The first problem of ratist for having and cel- no one asks these cultural or conflict with the- of vari Kwanzaa; and author particular meaning and quaint and curious claims ebrating a holiday that has a groups to redefine their hol- ous religions Black people of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- message it has for us as Af- of creating Kwanzaa is special and particular mes- idays to de-emphasize their embrace, for as we’ve said tion of Family, Community rican people. easily solved by testing sage and meaning for them, origins, make them less for years, Kwanzaa is a cul- and Culture and Essays I think too of how mil- the claimants for evidence regardless of its meaning to Mexican, Chinese, Jewish tural holiday not a religious on Struggle: Position and lions of African people all of competence in African others. or Irish or redefine them soone. Kwanzaa builds on Analysis, www.AfricanA- over the world have em- cultures and languages rel- Yet there is among some that they lose their particu- the best of African tradi- mericanCulturalCenter- braced and celebrate this evant to the conception of a racial uncomfortableness lar historical and cultural tion and opens up cultural LA.org; www.OfficialK- pan-African holiday Kwan- Kwanzaa, for indications of about Black and Kwanzaa meaning. And likewise, no space for Africans of all wanzaaWebsite.org; www. zaa and how Kwanzaa relevant research and asso- and thus, attempts to dis- one should ask that Kwan- faiths. And thus, Africans MaulanaKarenga.org. unites us in ways no other ciated intellectual activity, credit it or redefine it zaa to be redefined and adul- of all faiths can and do holiday does. And I think of and for demonstration of make it socially “accept- terated in such ways. celebrate Kwanzaa: Black how it reaffirms our iden - continued contribution be- tity, dignity and excellence yond anecdotal references •DARREN WALLACE• as African people, grounds and imagined assistance in us in our culture and pro- wishful ways. The second

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•TIM WATKINS & MARK RAVIS,•

Watts is a historic place. abused stepchild of Los and should become a part of Los Angeles instead It’s where oppressed peo- Angeles since its annexa- world-class tourist attrac- of becoming separately ple from the Deep South tion in 1926, it has man- tion, a living monument to incorporated. Nonethe- and, more recently, from aged to achieve interna- all people seeking to over- less, all options should be around the world, have tional fame because of its come oppression whether on the table in the political come to start a new life history, cultural icons, as it be political, economic, confrontations that may in fabled California. They well as being the site of the or racial. Imagine a trans- present themselves in the fled the remnants of - slav largest urban uprising in formed Watts with main fight for a just future. -Poli ery, Jim Crow, the Klu American history in 1965 streets renamed Emancipa- ticians should be listening Klux Klan, lynchings, and when residents violently tion, Thurgood Marshall, to the growing sounds of corrupt political and legal resisted political and eco- Rosa Parks Boulevards, justice and equality. Watts systems. They fled oppres- nomic abuse by the City of Lillian Mobley, Caf- must have its fair share of sion and political exclusion Los Angeles. fie Green, Cesar Chavez, political power and public and came with great hope Watts itself is a monu- Charles R. Drew, Kobe resources. in search of a new life. ment to the great univer- Bryant, Jackie Joyner, Mu- Watts must not allow While better than the sal struggle for civil rights hammad Ali, Malcolm X, TIM WATKINS MARK RAVIS concealed forces of de- lands they fled, Watts wasand to the hope for a bet- Maria Elena Durazo and struction, disguised in the far from paradise. Until the ter country and a better hundreds more, there are promised development Destination Watts! This is name of urban develop- mid-1900’s, the Klan was world. It should not be so many more heroes than during uprisings and what Watts could be and ment, progress, affordable in Watts too and segrega- dismantled piecemeal by streets. You get the idea. protests for over the 55 should be. A place where housing, or anything else tion and political exclusion those who did not build it, And, all of those newly- years. The community people go for inspiration that would destroy the were political norms in those who have not lived named boulevards and av- has been planning for it and go to experience an dream of Watts; a place that Los Angeles. It has always it, and by those driven by enues lined with gas lamps, and waiting for it. The authentic culture. This is deserves to be preserved as been rough in Watts but a self-interest. For exam- ethnic restaurants, clubs, time has now come to the dream of Simon Ro- a national memorial to op- community managed to ple, Watts does not need music venues, all owned keep that long-overdue dia when he was building pressed people everywhere take hold and was proud of more so-called “affordable by and employing locals…. promise. Doing so will the world-famous Watts and to those who continue its new struggling place in housing” structures which safe for tourists and locals be transformative. Tour- Towers and it has been the to fight for a just and fair the sun. People established would line the pockets of alike. And, of course, all of ists will come in droves dream of other local giants. society. It’s time roots and took pride in Westside developers and these newly-named streets to Watts, to enjoy the The dream cannot die. to accelerate our fight Watts. They fought politi- their political friends. It is and boulevards converg- food and entertainment, Among other things, and call for meetings to cal battles to make Watts a already the most densely ing on the long-promised and to learn of a com- Watts is a central transpor- set the agenda. We need better place and a place populated, most impov- Cultural Crescent, a grand munity’s struggle for tation hub linking together to stand together and be they proudly called home. erished, and most con- complex consisting of the fairness and equality all parts of the city and counted in order to con- They lived and died there, taminated section of Los historic train station, muse- which mirrors our na- county and deserves access tinue the fight that so many buried their loved ones Angeles. It doesn’t want ums, and other monuments tion’s struggle to right to right-of-way revenue others before us fought. nearby. They stayed and and doesn’t need housing to the remarkable tenacity past wrongs. It will be an that has always been Tim Watkins, CEO tried, and tried very hard, built and owned by outsid- of the people of Watts and inspiration for people diverted elsewhere. Watts Labor Commu- to be treated with respect ers which will inevitably their struggle for an equal everywhere who are Watts could easily make nity Action Committee and dignity. transform, undermine, and place in the sun. hoping for and strug- a powerful argument Mark Ravis, Attorney Although Watts has destroy the legacy of Watts. The Cultural Crescent gling for a better life. for cityhood. Yet, Watts Public Interest Law & been very much like an Instead, Watts could has been a repeatedly- Just think of it…. should, if possible, remain Litigation Los Angeles

•REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, SR. •

Now that Donald from the Georgia Ameri- had no choice but to file voter signatures on regis- claims about voter fraud Trump’s baseless lies can Civil Liberties Union the lawsuit. trations, with up to 80% of have captured the front about voter fraud have states, the voters purged Georgia has a long his- those disqualified people pages and immediate at- been summarily dismissed are likely to be “young tory of voter suppression, of color (a lawsuit brought tention of courts across the by the courts, perhaps voters, voters of lower in- dating back to the post- that ploy largely to an end land. Ironically, the author- some attention can be paid come and citizens of racial Civil War period when in 2019). When Republi- itative challenge to brazen to the true threat to free groups that have been de- the Ku Klux Klan used cans assumed total control voter suppression has re- and fair elections: system- nied their sacred right to widespread violence to of the state in 2010, the ceived far less attention. ic and massive voter sup- vote in the past.” intimidate Black and Re- resulting gerrymandering In Georgia and else- pression. With Republicans in publican voters in order was, as Rep. John Lewis where, it will take constant Voter suppression, not control of the state, it isn’t to re-establish white su- stated, “an affront to the attention, citizen mobi- voter fraud, could have surprising that these are premacy. Georgia was onespirit and the letter of the lization and litigation to critically important effects voters who are likely to of the states that perfected Voting Rights Act.” challenge the increasingly in Senate runoff elections vote overwhelmingly for Jim Crow laws to limit What has been happen- sophisticated efforts to in Georgia that will deter- Democrats. Nor is it sur- Black votes. Now, as Rev. ing in Georgia has been suppress the vote. mine which party controls prising that the state chose William Barber II notes, happening in states under The Reverend Jesse the majority in the U.S. not to use a licensee of the “Jim Crow did not retire; Republican control across Louis Jackson, Sr., founder Senate. U.S. Postal Service — as he went to law school and the country. Increasingly a and president of the Rain- In Georgia, voting required by law — to carry launched a second career. minority party in a diverse bow PUSH Coalition, is rights groups, including out the mailing designed Meet James Crow, Es- and young nation, Repub- one of America’s foremost the Rainbow PUSH Coali- to confirm that the voters REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, SR. quire.” licans have been perfecting civil rights, religious and tion and the Black Votes were no longer at the ad- Georgia has employed ways to gain power with- political figures. Over the Matter Fund, have filed dress. Instead, it was done have been purged until the all of the modern tech- out capturing a majority of past forty years, he has a lawsuit challenging the by a one-person firm lo- time to vote, when it is too niques of voter suppres- the votes. played a pivotal role in vir- wrongful purge of nearly cated in Nebraska. late. sion. It has closed polling In Georgia, a hearing tually every movement for 200,000 voters from the An independent analy- The ACLU and Greg places disproportionately on the lawsuit — backed empowerment, peace, civil voting rolls over the last sis of over 300,000 vot- Palast, the independent in- in areas of Black concen- by a record of indepen- rights, gender equality, and two years. They are seek- ers purged from the rolls vestigator who discovered tration, forcing voters to dent and authoritative economic and social jus- ing, with the aid of counsel after 2018 showed that the wrongful purges, tried wait in lines for hours to expert analysis of the vot- tice. On August 9, 2000, provided by the National over 60% wrongfully lost repeatedly to get the Geor- cast a vote. It has repeat- ers purged from the rolls President Bill Clinton Bar Association, injunc- their right to vote because gia secretary of state to agree edly purged the voting — was slated for Dec. 10. awarded Reverend Jack- tive relief to reinstate these of an incorrect assumption to meet to review the proof rolls, striking far more Hopefully, this injustice son the Presidential Medal voters prior to the Jan. 5 that they had changed their of unjustified purges. After voters off than the average can be corrected before the of Freedom, the nation’s Senate runoff races. address. Too often, these receiving no reply, voting state across the country. runoff in January. highest civilian honor. As a September report voters never discover they rights groups decided they It required “exact match” Donald Trump’s false

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As I reflect on the vari- been different things that lieve I should always seek ous seasons of my life, have come across my perfection on include, especially after I was firstpath that I had to make being the best wife and married with children, I decisions on, and I had mother (including grand- WINDOW had to learn what was im- to decide if it was worth mother), my word, my portant and when I should me giving my all or was character, and my com- just take a chill pill and it fine if I just get it done?mitment to others. The relax. For example, for I agree, there are some rest in life is negotiable. those that know me and things that we cannot I want my loved ones to have ever been in my sacrifice on; but wealways must know they are home, I pride myself in learn how to discern the loved and valued, as well keeping it nice and neat. difference. As the saying as for people to believe I But when you have a goes, do not major in the have done my best when young family and you are minors. Seek balance in and where it counts. By being pulled every which all that you do if you want the way, when it comes to way, I had to realize that to achieve peace. The sad the physical aspect of how if everything was not dust- thing is, most of us work God has made us – that is When you hear the complishments or the lack followed, and I thought ed or put up in its proper hard to get all we can, can good enough too! phrase “good enough,” thereof. We think about the she was a perfectionist. place, it was okay. As long all we get, and then just sit what do you think? Most unfinished projects on our So when I heard her say as I made sure we did not on the can. We really do Healing Without Hate: of the time we take it per- desk, the list of things on this, it caught me by sur- live-in filth and craziness, not need a lot of things. It’s a choice. It’s a life- sonally and we think that our “to do” list that contin- prise. The more I thought it was good enough. Fun- Usually, the person that style. Pass it on! WE are not good enough. ues to grow. And let us not about her statement, I had ny story, one day a girl- tries to please everybody We start thinking about our forget about the laundry to challenge myself with friend came by for a cup (by being perfect) ends up Visit www.WendyGlad- shortcomings, and mis- that is still on the floor. the question of, how of- of tea and she went to my pleasing nobody and be- ney to learn more. Wendy takes and we even go as I was recently listening ten do I hold myself back daughter’s bedroom and comes sad and lonely. is a life strategist, coach, far as to look at things like to a podcast and the guest from achieving something when she looked inside One of the gifts of consultant, author, and our bodies, hair, clothes, was talking about how she because I was striving for her toy chest, she said, “oh getting older is your per- speaker. She can be found and everything else in be- has learned that some- perfection, rather than ac- my goodness Wendy, even spective changes. I have live on Instagram @Wen- tween. Once we get past times, “Good Enough” is cepting that good enough Courtney’s toy chest is or- started focusing more on dygladney on Wednesdays taking it personally and all good enough. The person would do? There are some ganized.” Well, that did things that have an eternal at 12 noon PST. our physical frailties, we talking was someone that things that will suffice if not last for long. value or lend itself to my then start sizing up our ac- I have long admired and they are not perfect. Over time, there have legacy. The things I be-

think things through to come to a solu- greater. Here’s the thing, some people tion. Not only that some become discour- just don’t want to challenge their minds aged “at the blink of an eye!” Your mind to expect more of themselves. Your “Pot is sort of like a muscle. You see the body- of Gold” is greater than you ever thought builders. They exercise and their muscles or imagined. You walk taller. Your back is expand and become stronger. Same thing straighter. Your value is increased, multi- with your mind. If you push yourself to plied exponentially:::greater and greater. solving problems, your mind expands Thanks for reading! with knowledge and understanding. If you read more, you understand more. Jeanette Grattan Parker, Founder- Read different types of materials; there- Superintendent Today’s Fresh Start www.askdrJeanetteparker.com fore, you learn to comprehend increas- Charter School 323-293-9826 www. ingly more difficult materials and learntodaysfreshstart.org; Askdrjeanette@ to love reading more and your compre- gmail.com.Tm Askdrjeanette.succes- hension greatly improves. You see how [email protected] tm “Inquir- it works….your mental muscle absorbs ing Minds Want To Know.”© All rights and your “Pot of Gold” grows greater reserved©Askdrjeanetteparker.com tm and more valuable. Think about it like Today’s Fresh Start Charter School that. Your capacity for solving problems is much greater than you think. ALSO, your knowledge expands, your value is

If you get rid of “it,” there’s someone might not like it. If you want a bigger or some others who want it and who can “butt” and you can use it and when you use it. Not only that, if you throw “it” want to take it off when you don’t want it away, could be the one who receives it that’s up to you. But, sometimes when you can do more with it than whatever you did want what others have you may not want with it when you had “it.” So, be careful what all comes along with it. Some people of what you get rid of. It may presently want tanned skin. Well, they can get rid of seem of little or no value to you now, but it whenever they want to, but not all honey that doesn’t mean “it” won’t be of greater colored skin can be removed at will. And value over a period of time. For example, big butts are also desirable when you’re fashions change, but if you wait long born with it. So, you want tanned skin, but enough, the same clothing you have had you want to remove it whenever you want for many years will come back around. to for convenience. Not everything can be Have you noticed lately (I bet you have, removed for convenience. You got it. You but I’m sort of slow to know some of the were born with it. So there. But, let’s sum- latest happenings; my attention is drawn marize: value and protect “big butts.” Val- to other areas) however, have you noticed ue and protect natural skin colors. Okay, the ladies tops have gotten shorter and let’s change the subject a little bit and more “butt” is showing? Oh’my. Well, say, “Why, Dr. Jeanette you have the title not only that some women have flat- be“Pot of Gold?” Good question. Consider hinds, but some are adding pads to make your mind a “Pot of Gold.” Yup. That’s like they have “bigger butts” too! Oh’my. right, “your mind is a “Pot of Gold.” How What’s going on? Somebody likes it! is that? Many underestimate the power, Right. It’s okay if you wish your backside capacity or value of the mind. Your mind was bigger and you want added. That’s is priceless. From your mind come great your business, but it is out in public. So, ideas. You solve problems through arriv- Dr. Jeanette, where are you going with ing at solutions. You take steps to come this seemingly nonsensical talk. Here’s to answers. Think about it. What is your the thing, some people want what others problem you need solved today? Part of have, but if they were born with it, they the hindrance is that some people don’t

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AMENDED SUMMONS be heard and must appear Fictitious Business Name REHABCARE GROUP OF Articles of Incorporation or Cross-Complaint at the hearing to show cause Statement must be filed CALIFORNIA, LLC Organization Number: LLC/AI CITY OF LOS (CITACION JUDICIAL– why the petition should not be FICTITIOUS before the expiration. Effective S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, No 202026210023 CONTRADEMANDA) granted. If no written objection January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Manager Registered owner(s): ANGELES SHORT NAME OF CASE is timely filed, the court may BUSINESS Business Name Statement This statement was filed 8490 HOSPITALITY, LLC, (from Complaint): (Nombre grant the petition without a NAMES must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of 1510 WEST LOOP S, de Caso): hearing. Affidavit of Identity form. Los Angeles County on HOUSTON, TX 77027; State Gonzalez v. Vasquez Notice of Hearing: The filing of this statement 12/04/2020. of Incorporation: CA CASE NUMBER (Número del Date: 01/05/2021, Time: 8:30 does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted by $50,000 REWARD NOTICE Caso): AM, Dept.: W, Room: 610 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section a limited liability company The City of Los Angeles 18STLC13207 The address of the court is Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant(s) started doing offers a reward payable at the NAME STATEMENT NOTICE TO CROSS- 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van File No. 2020200646 in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires business on N/A. discretion of the City Council DEFENDANT (AVISO AL Nuys, CA 91401 another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from I declare that all information to one or more persons in The following person(s) is CONTRA-DEMANDADO): A copy of this Order to Show (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and the sum or sums up to an YVETTE SILVA, SILVA Cause shall be published at 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who aggregate maximum total sum 1. ZEN’S BOTANICAL, 2. COMMUNICATIONS, ANGEL least once each week for four ZENS BOTANICAL, 3700 Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material of $50,000 for information GONZALEZ, an Individual, successive weeks prior to Original Filing in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section leading to the identification CARMONA AVE 4, Los 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 and Roes 30 to 40, Inclusive the date set for hearing on Angeles, CA 90016 County of 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and and apprehension of the YOU ARE BEING SUED BY the petition in the following CNS-3425074# 40 days after any change Professions code that the person or persons responsible LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CROSS-COMPLAINANT (LO newspaper of general Registered owner(s): in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false for the SHOOTING DEATH ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL circulation, printed in this statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor OF Oz’Taz Massey, in the City DANIELLE DURUISSEAU, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CONTRADEMANDANTE): county: Los Angeles Sentinel 3700 CARMONA AVE 4, LOS 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to of Los Angeles. On August Leticia Vasquez Date: Nov. 9, 2020 NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars 18, 2020 at approximately ANGELES, CA 90016 File No. 2020208204 You have 30 CALENDAR Virginia Keeny This business is conducted by a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). 6:10pm, 17-year-old Oz’Taz DAYS after this summons Judge of the Superior Court The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name 8490 HOSPITALITY, LLC Massey was standing and 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 an Individual (are) doing business as: and legal papers are served The registrant(s) started doing Statement must be filed S/ STEVEN L SCHEINTHAL, talking with friends and family on you to file a written CNS-3421686# 1. STEWART INSURANCE before the expiration. Effective Secretary members in the driveway of a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL business on 11/2012. SERVICES, 2. SAVVY TOPS response at this court and I declare that all information January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed residence located at 618 West have a copy served on the AND HATS, 20003 HARLAN Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of 91st Street in Los Angeles, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE in this statement is true and AVENUE, Carson, CA 90746 cross-complainant. A letter correct. (A registrant who must be accompanied by the Los Angeles County on when he was fatally shot by or phone call will not protect FOR CHANGE OF NAME County of LOS ANGELES Affidavit of Identity form. 12/08/2020. an unknown individual. The Case No. 20NWCP00286 declares as true any material Registered owner(s): you. Your written response matter pursuant to Section The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with suspect, who is described as must be in proper legal form Superior Court of California, SHAWNDA LYNNET does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section a black male wearing a hoodie County of Los Angeles 17913 of the Business and STEWART, 20003 HARLAN if you want the court to hear Professions code that the the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name and driving a blue BMW, then your case. There may be Petition of: Roxiilinn Victoria AVENUE, CARSON, CA Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires fled the scene. Detectives San Paolo for Change of registrant knows to be false 90746 a court form that you can is guilty of a misdemeanor in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from are continuing to investigate use for your response. You Name This business is conducted by another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed this crime, but have not been TO ALL INTERESTED punishable by a fine not to an Individual can find these court forms exceed one thousand dollars or common law (See Section in the office of the County able to identify any suspect or and more information at the PERSONS: The registrant(s) started doing 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided suspects. Detectives believe a Petitioner Roxiilinn Victoria ($1,000)). business on N/A. California Courts Online Self- S/ DANIELLE DURUISSEAU, Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section reward may compel members Help Center (www.courtinfo. San Paolo filed a petition I declare that all information Original Filing 17920, where it expires of the public to provide with this court for a decree Owner in this statement is true and 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 ca.gov/selfhelp), your county This statement was filed 40 days after any change information on the person or law library, or the courthouse changing names as follows: correct. (A registrant who CNS-3425056# in the facts set forth in the persons responsible for this Roxiilinn Victoria San Paolo with the County Clerk of declares as true any material LOS ANGELES SENTINEL nearest you. If you cannot pay Los Angeles County on statement pursuant to Section crime. The person or persons the filing fee, ask the court to Roxiilinn Victoria Martinez matter pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change responsible for this crime The Court orders that all 11/30/2020. 17913 of the Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS clerk for a fee waiver form. If NOTICE-In accordance with in the residence address of represent an ongoing threat you do not file your response persons interested in this Professions code that the NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new to the safety of the people matter appear before this Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false File No. 2020208992 on time, you may lose the 17920, a Fictitious Name Fictitious Business Name of Los Angeles; therefore, it case by default, and your court at the hearing indicated is guilty of a misdemeanor The following person(s) is Statement must be filed is appropriate for the City of below to show cause, if any, Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to (are) doing business as: wages, money, and property at the end of five years from before the expiration. Effective Los Angeles to offer a reward may be taken without further why the petition for change of exceed one thousand dollars HUMANRACE, 10960 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious for information leading to the name should not be granted. the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). WILSHIRE BLVD. 5TH FL., warning from the court. in the office of the County Business Name Statement identification, apprehension There are other legal Any person objecting to the S/ SHAWNDA LYNNET LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 must be accompanied by the and conviction of the person name changes described Clerk, except, as provided STEWART, Owner County of LOS ANGELES requirements. You may in Subdivision (b) of Section Affidavit of Identity form. or persons responsible for this want to call an attorney right above must file a written This statement was filed Articles of Incorporation or The filing of this statement crime. Unless withdrawn or objection that includes the 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Organization Number: XXX away. If you do not know an 40 days after any change does not of itself authorize paid by City Council action, attorney, you may want to call reasons for the objection at Los Angeles County on Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a this offer of reward shall least two court days before in the facts set forth in the 12/07/2020. HUMAN RACE PW, LLC., an attorney referral service. If statement pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name terminate on, and have no you cannot afford an attorney, the matter is scheduled to NOTICE-In accordance with 10960 WILSHIRE BLVD. in violation of the rights of effect after, JUNE 14, 2021. be heard and must appear 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section 5TH FL., LOS ANGELES, CA you may be eligible for free in the residence address of another under Federal, State, The provisions of payment legal services from a nonprofit at the hearing to show cause 17920, a Fictitious Name 90024; XXX or common law (See Section and all other considerations why the petition should not be a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires This business is conducted by legal services program. You Fictitious Business Name 14411 et seq., Business and shall be governed by Chapter can locate these nonprofit granted. If no written objection at the end of five years from a limited liability company Professions Code). 12 of Division 19 of the is timely filed, the court may Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed The registrant(s) started doing groups at the California Legal before the expiration. Effective Original Filing LAAC Code, as amended Services Web site (www. grant the petition without a in the office of the County business on 12/2020. 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 by Ordinance Nos. 158157 hearing. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided I declare that all information CNS-3425038# lawhelpcalifornia.org), the Business Name Statement and 166666. This offer shall California Courts Online Self- Notice of Hearing: in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be given upon the condition Date: 01-11-2021, Time: must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires correct. (A registrant who Help Center (www.courtinfo. Affidavit of Identity form. that all claimants provide ca.gov/selfhelp), or by 10:30 AM, Dept.: C 40 days after any change declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS continued cooperation within The address of the court The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT contacting your local court or does not of itself authorize the criminal justice system county bar association. NOTE: is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and File No. 2020210080 relative to this case and is Norwalk, CA 90650 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Professions code that the The following person(s) is The court has a statutory lien Fictitious Business Name not available to public officers for waived fees and costs on A copy of this Order to Show in the residence address of registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: or employees of the City, Cause shall be published at in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor LSC GLOBAL LOGISTICS, any settlement or arbitration another under Federal, State, their families, persons in award of $10,000 or more in least once each week for four Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to 8200 SLAUSON AVE, PICO law enforcement or persons successive weeks prior to or common law (See Section Statement must be filed exceed one thousand dollars RIVERA, CA 90660 County of a civil case. The court’s lien 14411 et seq., Business and whose misconduct prompted must be paid before the court the date set for hearing on before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). LOS ANGELES this reward. If you have any the petition in the following Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious HUMAN RACE PW, LLC Mailing Address: 100 will dismiss the case. Original Filing information regarding this Tiene 30 DÍAS DE newspaper of general Business Name Statement S/ PHARRELL WILLIAMS, NORTHFIELD STREET, circulation, printed in this 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 must be accompanied by the MANAGING MEMBER Greenwich, CT 06830 case, please call the Los CALENDARIO después de CNS-3425111# Angeles Police Department at que le entreguen esta citación county: Los Angeles Sentinel LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed Registered owner(s): 1-877-LAPD-24-7, 24 hours. y papeles legales para Date: Nov. 25, 2020 The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of LSC COMMUNICATIONS C. F. No. 20-0010-s19 presentar una respuesta por Margaret M. Bernal FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize Los Angeles County on MCL LLC, 100 NORTHFIELD 12/17/20 esqrito en esta corte y hacer Judge of the Superior Court the use in this state of a 12/08/2020. STREET, GREENWICH, CT CNS-3423804# 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 NAME STATEMENT que se entregue una copia al File No. 2020192841 Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with 06830; State of Incorporation: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CNS-3421679# in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section DE contrademandante. Una carta LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The following person(s) is o una llamada telefónica no (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted by or common law (See Section Statement generally expires a limited liability company lo protegen. Su respuesta ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WE OUT HERE 365 LLC, por escrito tiene que estar 8913 HARGIS ST., Los 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from The registrant(s) started doing FOR CHANGE OF NAME Professions Code). the date on which it was filed business on N/A. CIVIL en formato legal correcto Case No. 20STCP02896 Angeles, CA 90034 County of si desea que procesen su LOS ANGELES Original Filing in the office of the County I declare that all information Superior Court of California, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and caso en la corte. Es posible County of Los Angeles Mailing Address: 9854 CNS-3425068# que haya un formulario que NATIONAL BLVD. #143, LOS in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who Petition of: Hannibal Cinque LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires declares as true any material usted pueda usar para su Hatcher for Change of Name ANGELES, CA 90034 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE respuesta. Puede encontrar Registered owner(s): 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section TO ALL INTERESTED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and FOR CHANGE OF NAME estos formularios de la corte y PERSONS: WE OUT HERE 365 LLC, NAME STATEMENT Case No. 20STCO03688 más información en el Centro 8913 HARGIS ST., LOS statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the Petitioner Hannibal Cinque File No. 2020210076 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false Superior Court of California, de Ayuda de las Cortes de Hatcher filed a petition ANGELES, CA 90034; State The following person(s) is County of Los Angeles California (www.sucorte. of Incorporation: CA in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor with this court for a decree (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to Petition of: Donna Jean ca.gov), en la biblioteca de changing names as follows: This business is conducted by MORNINGSTAR OF Hightower for Change of leyes de su condado o en a limited liability company Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars Hannibal Cinque Hatcher to PASADENA, 951 S. FAIR Statement must be filed ($1,000)). Name la corte que le quede más Amethyst Cinque Hannibal The registrant(s) started doing OAKS AVENUE, PASADENA, TO ALL INTERESTED cerca. Si no puede pagar business on N/A. before the expiration. Effective LSC COMMUNICATIONS Breaux CA 91105 County of LOS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious MCL LLC PERSONS: la cuota de presentación, The Court orders that all I declare that all information ANGELES Petitioner filed a petition pida al secretario de la corte in this statement is true and Business Name Statement S/ NEIL MAHAJAN, Vice persons interested in this Mailing Address: 1000 must be accompanied by the President with this court for a decree que le dé un formulario de matter appear before this correct. (A registrant who LEGION PLACE SUITE 1600, changing names as follows: exención de pago de cuotas. declares as true any material Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed court at the hearing indicated Orlando, FL 32801 The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of Donna Jean Hightower to Si no presenta su respuesta below to show cause, if any, matter pursuant to Section Articles of Incorporation or Donna Jean Jenkins a tiempo, puede perder el 17913 of the Business and does not of itself authorize Los Angeles County on why the petition for change of Organization Number: LLC/AI the use in this state of a 12/08/2020. The Court orders that all caso por incumplimiento y name should not be granted. Professions code that the No 202029610065 persons interested in this la corte le podrá quitar su registrant knows to be false Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with Any person objecting to the Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section matter appear before this sueldo, dinero y bienes sin name changes described is guilty of a misdemeanor OLYMPIC SENIOR CARE court at the hearing indicated más advertencia. punishable by a fine not to another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name above must file a written LLC, 1000 LEGION PLACE or common law (See Section Statement generally expires below to show cause, if any, Hay otros requisitos legales. objection that includes the exceed one thousand dollars SUITE 1600, ORLANDO, CA why the petition for change of Es recomendable que llame a ($1,000)). 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from reasons for the objection at 32801; State of Incorporation: Professions Code). the date on which it was filed name should not be granted. un abogado inmediatamente. least two court days before WE OUT HERE 365 LLC DE Any person objecting to the Si no conoce a un abogado, S/ TRACI AUSBY, CEO Original Filing in the office of the County the matter is scheduled to This business is conducted by 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 Clerk, except, as provided name changes described puede llamar a un servicio de be heard and must appear This statement was filed a limited liability company CNS-3425050# above must file a written remisión a abogados. Si no with the County Clerk of in Subdivision (b) of Section at the hearing to show cause The registrant(s) started doing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires objection that includes the puede pagar a un abogado, why the petition should not be Los Angeles County on business on 11/2020. reasons for the objection at es posible que cumpla con 11/19/2020. 40 days after any change granted. If no written objection I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the least two court days before los requisitos para obtener is timely filed, the court may NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT the matter is scheduled to servicios legales gratuitos Subdivision (a) of Section statement pursuant to Section grant the petition without a correct. (A registrant who File No. 2020190037 17913 other than a change be heard and must appear de un programa de servicios hearing. 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material The following person(s) is at the hearing to show cause legales sin fines de lucro. Statement generally expires in the residence address of Notice of Hearing: matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new why the petition should not be Puede encontrar estos Date: January 12, 2021, Time: at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and RIDESHARE DRIVERS granted. If no written objection grupos sin fines de lucro the date on which it was filed Fictitious Business Name 11:00 AM, Dept.: 20, Room: Professions code that the UNITED, 600 LINCOLN AVE Statement must be filed is timely filed, the court may en el sitio web de California 310 in the office of the County registrant knows to be false #91222, Pasadena, CA 91109 grant the petition without a Legal Services, (www. Clerk, except, as provided before the expiration. Effective The address of the court is is guilty of a misdemeanor County of LOS ANGELES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious hearing. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en 111 North Hill Street, Los in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Articles of Incorporation or Notice of Hearing: el Centro de Ayuda de las 17920, where it expires Business Name Statement Angeles, CA 90012 exceed one thousand dollars Organization Number: LLC/AI must be accompanied by the Date: Feb. 23, 2021, Time: Cortes de California (www. A copy of this Order to Show 40 days after any change ($1,000)). No 4630110 11:00 AM, Dept.: 20, Room: sucorte.ca.gov), o oniéndose in the facts set forth in the Affidavit of Identity form. Cause shall be published at OLYMPIC SENIOR CARE Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement 310 en contacto con la corte o el least once each week for four statement pursuant to Section LLC APP-BASED WORKERS The address of the court is colegio de abogados locales. 17913 other than a change does not of itself authorize successive weeks prior to S/ ROBERT W. CHAPIN, JR., UNITED-CALIFORNIA, 600 the use in this state of a 111 North Hill Street, Los AVISO: Por ley, la corte the date set for hearing on in the residence address of Manager LINCOLN AVE #91222, Angeles, CA 90012 tiene derecho a reclamar las a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name the petition in the following This statement was filed PASADENA, CA 91109; State in violation of the rights of A copy of this Order to Show cuotas y los costos exentos newspaper of general Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of of Incorporation: CA Cause shall be published at por imponer un gravamen Statement must be filed another under Federal, State, circulation, printed in this Los Angeles County on This business is conducted by or common law (See Section least once each week for four sobre cualquier recuperación county: Los Angeles Sentinel before the expiration. Effective 12/08/2020. a Corporation successive weeks prior to de $10,000 ó más de valor January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 14411 et seq., Business and Date: Sept. 9, 2020 NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing Professions Code). the date set for hearing on recibida mediante un acuerdo David J. Cowan Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section business on N/A. the petition in the following o una concesión de arbitraje Original Filing Judge of the Superior Court must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 newspaper of general en un caso de derecho civil. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires in this statement is true and CNS-3425032# circulation, printed in this Tiene que pagar el gravamen CNS-3421671# The filing of this statement at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL county: Los Angeles Sentinel de la corte antes de que la LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed declares as true any material Date: Nov. 9, 2020 corte pueda desechar el caso. the use in this state of a in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS David J. Cowan The name and address Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT Judge of the Superior Court of the court is (El nombre ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the File No. 2020207910 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 y dirección de la corte es): FOR CHANGE OF NAME another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is CNS-3424926# LOS ANGELES COUNTY Case No. 20STCP03790 or common law (See Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: SUPERIOR COURT, 111 N. Superior Court of California, 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to TDC MANAGEMENT, 12540 Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA County of Los Angeles Professions Code). ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars CRENSHAW BOULEVARD, 90012 Petition of: Kelly Stephania Original Filing 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). Hawthorne, CA 90250 County FOR CHANGE OF NAME The name, address, and Lazo for Change of Name 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 Case No. 20TRCP00278 in the residence address of APP-BASED WORKERS of LOS ANGELES telephone number of cross- TO ALL INTERESTED CNS-3425099# a registered owner. A new UNITED-CALIFORNIA Mailing Address: 3411 Superior Court of California, complainant’s attorney, or PERSONS: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of Los Angeles Fictitious Business Name S/ NICOLE MOORE, RICHMOND AVENUE, SUITE cross-complainant without Petitioner Kelly Stephania Statement must be filed President 500, Houston, TX 77046 Petition of: Sonyo Estavillo for an attorney, is (El nombre, Lazo filed a petition with this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Change of Name NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed Registered owner(s): la dirección y el número de court for a decree changing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of DIN/CAL MANAGEMENT, TO ALL INTERESTED teléfono del abogado del names as follows: File No. 2020198540 PERSONS: The following person(s) is Business Name Statement Los Angeles County on INC., 3411 RICHMOND contrademandante, o del Kelly Stephania Lazo to Kelly must be accompanied by the 11/17/2020. AVENUE, SUITE 500, Petitioner Sonyo Estavillo contrademandante que no Stephania Lazo Arias (are) doing business as: filed a petition with this court COURT’S NOTARY Affidavit of Identity form. NOTICE-In accordance with HOUSTON, TX 77046; State tiene abogado, es): Ronald N. The Court orders that all The filing of this statement Subdivision (a) of Section of Incorporation: TX for a decree changing names Wilson, Attorney at Law, 3415 persons interested in this EXPRESS, 8927 S HARVARD as follows: BLVD., LOS ANGELES, does not of itself authorize 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted by S. Sepulveda Bl Suite 1100, matter appear before this the use in this state of a Statement generally expires a Limited Partnership Sonyo Estavillo to Sonyo Los Angeles, CA 90034 court at the hearing indicated CA 90047 County of LOS Zofia Gray ANGELES Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from The registrant(s) started doing DATE (Fecha: 07/17/2019 below to show cause, if any, in violation of the rights of the date on which it was filed business on 02/2020. The Court orders that all Sherri R. Carter Executive why the petition for change of Registered owner(s): persons interested in this TERESE C PAYNE, 8927 another under Federal, State, in the office of the County I declare that all information Officer/ Clerk of Court, Clerk, name should not be granted. or common law (See Section Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and matter appear before this by (Secretario), Della Ramos, Any person objecting to the S HARVARD BLVD, LOS court at the hearing indicated ANGELES, CA 90047; State 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who Deputy (Adjunto) name changes described Professions Code). 17920, where it expires declares as true any material below to show cause, if any, [SEAL] above must file a written of Incorporation: CA why the petition for change of This business is conducted by Original Filing 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section NOTICE TO THE PERSON objection that includes the 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and name should not be granted. SERVED: You are served as reasons for the objection at an Individual CNS-3425061# Any person objecting to the The registrant(s) started doing statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the an individual cross-defendant. least two court days before LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false name changes described 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 the matter is scheduled to business on 10/2020. above must file a written I declare that all information in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3422690# be heard and must appear FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to objection that includes the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the hearing to show cause in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT reasons for the objection at correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars why the petition should not be File No. 2020206292 Statement must be filed ($1,000)). least two court days before granted. If no written objection declares as true any material The following person(s) is the matter is scheduled to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE matter pursuant to Section before the expiration. Effective S/ MIKE BROWN, CFO OF is timely filed, the court may (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious DIN/CAL MANAGEMENT, be heard and must appear FOR CHANGE OF NAME grant the petition without a 17913 of the Business and KINDRED HOSPITAL at the hearing to show cause Case No. 20VECP00384 Professions code that the Business Name Statement INC., PARTNER hearing. REHABILITATION must be accompanied by the DIN/CAL MANAGEMENT, why the petition should not be Superior Court of California, Notice of Hearing: registrant knows to be false SERVICES, 1720 TERMINO granted. If no written objection County of Los Angeles is guilty of a misdemeanor Affidavit of Identity form. INC Date: March 01, 2021, Time: AVENUE, LONG BEACH, The filing of this statement This statement was filed is timely filed, the court may Petition of: Milesia A’lann Hill 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 26, Room: punishable by a fine not to CA 90804 County of LOS grant the petition without a for Change of Name exceed one thousand dollars does not of itself authorize with the County Clerk of 316 ANGELES the use in this state of a Los Angeles County on hearing. TO ALL INTERESTED The address of the court is ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): Notice of Hearing: PERSONS: S/ TERESE C PAYNE, Owner Fictitious Business Name 12/07/2020. 111 North Hill Street Room REHABCARE GROUP OF in violation of the rights of NOTICE-In accordance with Date: 01-15-2021, Time: 8:30 Petitioner Milesia A’lann Hill 102, Los Angeles CA 90012 This statement was filed CALIFORNIA, LLC, 680 AM, Dept.: M, Room: 350 filed a petition with this court with the County Clerk of another under Federal, State, Subdivision (a) of Section Unlimited Civil SOUTH FOURTH STREET, or common law (See Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The address of the court is for a decree changing names A copy of this Order to Show Los Angeles County on LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; 825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA as follows: 11/25/2020. 14411 et seq., Business and Statement generally expires Cause shall be published at State of Incorporation: DE Professions Code). at the end of five years from 90503 Zuri Elise Morales to Zuri least once each week for four NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted by A copy of this Order to Show Elise Hill Original Filing the date on which it was filed successive weeks prior to Subdivision (a) of Section a limited liability company 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 Cause shall be published at The Court orders that all 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County the date set for hearing on The registrant(s) started doing CNS-3425043# Clerk, except, as provided least once each week for four persons interested in this the petition in the following Statement generally expires business on 10/2020. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL successive weeks prior to matter appear before this at the end of five years from in Subdivision (b) of Section newspaper of general I declare that all information 17920, where it expires the date set for hearing on court at the hearing indicated circulation, printed in this the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the petition in the following below to show cause, if any, in the office of the County 40 days after any change county: Los Angeles Sentinel correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the newspaper of general why the petition for change of Newspaper Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material File No. 2020210078 circulation, printed in this name should not be granted. in Subdivision (b) of Section statement pursuant to Section Date: November 16, 2020 matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is 17913 other than a change county: Los Angeles Sentinel Any person objecting to the Elaine Lu 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: Date: Dec. 9, 2020 name changes described 40 days after any change in the residence address of Judge of the Superior Court Professions code that the CATCH STEAK, 8490 a registered owner. A new Gary Y. Tanaka above must file a written 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/20 in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false MELROSE PLACE, LOS Judge of the Superior Court objection that includes the CNS-3421196# statement pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES, CA 90069 County Statement must be filed 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 reasons for the objection at LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to of LOS ANGELES CNS-3424922# least two court days before in the residence address of before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL exceed one thousand dollars Mailing Address: 1510 WEST January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the matter is scheduled to a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). LOOP S, Houston, TX 77027 A-6THURSDAY, LOS DECEMBER ANGELES 17, SENTINEL 2020 CLASSIFIEDNEWS LA SENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY C-59, 2014

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Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed punishable by a fine not to must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective exceed one thousand dollars Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section File No. 2020205191 does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ($1,000)). The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is the use in this state of a Business Name Statement MONTAGE RECOVERY does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the SOLUTIONS LLC the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false FOOT LOCKER, 205 in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. S/ ELLIOTT LIEBHARD, Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor E. COMPTON BLVD, another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement Member in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to COMPTON, CA 90220 County or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize This statement was filed another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a with the County Clerk of or common law (See Section Statement must be filed ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective KND 52, L.L.C. FOOT LOCKER RETAIL, Original Filing in violation of the rights of 11/19/2020. Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, INC., 330 W 34TH ST, NEW 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 another under Federal, State, NOTICE-In accordance with Original Filing Business Name Statement Manager YORK, NY 10001; State of CNS-3423034# or common law (See Section Subdivision (a) of Section 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 must be accompanied by the This statement was filed Incorporation: NY LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name CNS-3424986# Affidavit of Identity form. with the County Clerk of This business is conducted by Professions Code). Statement generally expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on a Corporation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original Filing at the end of five years from does not of itself authorize 11/19/2020. The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 the date on which it was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a NOTICE-In accordance with business on N/A. File No. 2020190856 CNS-3422950# in the office of the County NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided File No. 2020206288 in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who GLOBAL CREATIONS, 464 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, where it expires (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section at the end of five years from declares as true any material MIDVALE AVE APT 2, LOS NAME STATEMENT 40 days after any change KINDRED HOSPITAL 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90024 County File No. 2020193215 in the facts set forth in the REHABILITATION Professions Code). in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES The following person(s) is statement pursuant to Section SERVICES, 16453 Original Filing Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: 17913 other than a change COLORADO AVENUE, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false NANDHINIKRISHNA KINDRED HOSPITAL in the residence address of PARAMOUNT, CA 90723 CNS-3424978# 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor GOPIKRISHNA, 464 REHABILITATION a registered owner. A new County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to MIDVALE AVE APT 2, LOS SERVICES, 5525 W. Fictitious Business Name Registered owner(s): in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90024 SLAUSON AVENUE, LOS Statement must be filed REHABCARE GROUP OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). This business is conducted by ANGELES, CA 90056 County before the expiration. Effective CALIFORNIA, LLC, 680 NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change FOOT LOCKER RETAIL, INC. an Individual of LOS ANGELES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious SOUTH FOURTH STREET, File No. 2020207908 in the residence address of S/ DANIEL WHINNIE, Vice The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): Business Name Statement LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new President business on 11/2020. KINDRED REHAB must be accompanied by the State of Incorporation: DE (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed I declare that all information SERVICES, LLC, 680 Affidavit of Identity form. This business is conducted by TDC MANAGEMENT, 2929 Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and SOUTH FOURTH STREET, The filing of this statement a limited liability company PENNSYLVANIA STREET, before the expiration. Effective Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; does not of itself authorize The registrant(s) started doing SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 12/03/2020. declares as true any material State of Incorporation: DE the use in this state of a business on 10/2020. County of LOS ANGELES Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information Mailing Address: 3411 must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and a limited liability company in violation of the rights of in this statement is true and RICHMOND AVENUE, SUITE Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing another under Federal, State, correct. (A registrant who 500, Houston, TX 77046 The filing of this statement Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false business on 10/2015. or common law (See Section declares as true any material Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information 14411 et seq., Business and matter pursuant to Section DIN/CAL MANAGEMENT, the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Professions Code). 17913 of the Business and INC., 3411 RICHMOND Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who Original Filing Professions code that the AVENUE, SUITE 500, in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). declares as true any material 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 registrant knows to be false HOUSTON, TX 77046; State another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section S matter pursuant to Section CNS-3422910# is guilty of a misdemeanor of Incorporation: TX or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Professions code that the exceed one thousand dollars a Limited Partnership Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false STATEMENT OF ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing Original Filing statement pursuant to Section 11/18/2020. is guilty of a misdemeanor ABANDONMENT REHABCARE GROUP OF business on 11/2020. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to OF USE OF FICTITIOUS CALIFORNIA, LLC I declare that all information CNS-3423124# in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars BUSINESS NAME S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). File No. 2020192547 Manager correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires KINDRED REHAB Current File No.: 2020057843 This statement was filed declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed at the end of five years from SERVICES, LLC Date Filed: March 9, 2020 with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, Saban Experiences, 10100 Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and File No. 2020203673 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County Manager Santa Monica Blvd Ste 2600, 12/04/2020. Professions code that the The following person(s) is Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Los Angeles, CA. 90067 NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Registered Owner(s): Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor ACTIVATE DENTAL, 16545 Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on SPOP LLC, 10100 Santa 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to SWEET GUM LN., Whittier, The filing of this statement 40 days after any change 11/19/2020. Monica Blvd Ste 2600, Los Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars CA 90603 County of LOS does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Angeles CA 90067; State of at the end of five years from ($1,000)). ANGELES the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section Incorporation: DE the date on which it was filed S/ MIKE BROWN, CFO OF Articles of Incorporation or Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Business was conducted by: in the office of the County DIN/CAL MANAGEMENT, Organization Number: LLC/AI in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Statement generally expires a Limited Liability Company. Clerk, except, as provided INC., PARTNER No 202027210499 another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from I declare that all information in Subdivision (b) of Section DIN/CAL MANAGEMENT, Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and 17920, where it expires INC ACTIVATE GROWTH 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who 40 days after any change This statement was filed DRIVERS, LLC, 16545 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided declares as true information in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of SWEET GUM LN., Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section which he or she knows to be statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on WHITTIER, CA 90603; State 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires false is guilty of a crime.) 17913 other than a change 12/07/2020. of Incorporation: CA CNS-3423098# must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change SPOP LLC in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the S/ Scott Rosenbaum, a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section a limited liability company The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Secretary Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change This statement was filed Statement must be filed Statement generally expires business on 11/2020. NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from I declare that all information File No. 2020185352 Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Angeles County on November January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name 19, 2020. Business Name Statement in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material COYOTE SUPPLY or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective CNS-3422885# Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section COMPANY, 5263 WOODLAKE 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and AVE, WOODLAND HILLS, Professions Code). Business Name Statement does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Professions code that the CA 91367 County of LOS Original Filing must be accompanied by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false ANGELES 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 Affidavit of Identity form. NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): CNS-3422959# The filing of this statement File No. 2020193201 in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to DAVIS ROBINSON, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars 5263 WOODLAKE AVE, the use in this state of a (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). WOODLAND HILLS, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name KINDRED HOSPITAL 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name ACTIVATE GROWTH 91367 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of REHABILITATION Professions Code). Statement must be filed DRIVERS, LLC This business is conducted by File No. 2020196038 another under Federal, State, SERVICES, 14148 Original Filing before the expiration. Effective S/ BOAZ MUNNERLYN, an Individual The following person(s) is or common law (See Section FRANCISQUITO AVENUE, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Manager The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 CNS-3424985# Business Name Statement This statement was filed business on 11/2020. GLORIA’S SHITO, 12133 Professions Code). County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of I declare that all information MITCHELL AVE APT #110, Original Filing Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES, CA 90066 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 KINDRED REHAB FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement 12/02/2020. correct. (A registrant who County of LOS ANGELES CNS-3422936# SERVICES, LLC, 680 NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SOUTH FOURTH STREET, File No. 2020194315 the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section GLORIA ALLORBI, 12133 LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and MITCHELL AVE #110, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS State of Incorporation: DE (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires Professions code that the ANGELES, CA 90066 NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by WILD SPICE WARDROBE, another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by File No. 2020193197 a limited liability company 10522 ZELZAH AVE., or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual The following person(s) is The registrant(s) started doing GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: business on 10/2015. County of LOS ANGELES Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars business on N/A. 1. MENACHEM GROUP, I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Original Filing in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). I declare that all information 2. MENACHEM in this statement is true and CRISTINA JANET TENE, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 17920, where it expires S/ DAVIS ROBINSON, in this statement is true and PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUP, correct. (A registrant who 10522 ZELZAH AVE., CNS-3424972# 40 days after any change OWNER correct. (A registrant who 12840 RIVERSIDE DR SUITE declares as true any material GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed declares as true any material 208, STUDIO CITY, CA 91607 matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES 17913 of the Business and an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of 11/12/2020. Professions code that the MENACHEM registrant knows to be false business on 11/2020. File No. 2020206290 a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUP is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor INC, 12840 RIVERSIDE DR punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to SUITE 208, STUDIO CITY, CA exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who KINDRED HOSPITAL before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars 91607; State of Incorporation: ($1,000)). declares as true any material REHABILITATION January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from ($1,000)). CA KINDRED REHAB matter pursuant to Section SERVICES, 1225 WILSHIRE Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed S/ GLORIA ALLORBI, Owner This business is conducted by SERVICES, LLC 17913 of the Business and BLVD, LOS ANGELES, must be accompanied by the in the office of the County This statement was filed a Corporation S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, Professions code that the CA 90017 County of LOS Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing Manager registrant knows to be false ANGELES The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on business on N/A. This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires 11/23/2020. I declare that all information with the County Clerk of punishable by a fine not to REHABCARE GROUP OF the use in this state of a 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Los Angeles County on exceed one thousand dollars CALIFORNIA, LLC, 680 Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who 11/19/2020. ($1,000)). SOUTH FOURTH STREET, in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material NOTICE-In accordance with S LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section This statement was filed State of Incorporation: DE or common law (See Section in the residence address of at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name with the County Clerk of This business is conducted by 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Statement generally expires Los Angeles County on a limited liability company Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County registrant knows to be false at the end of five years from 11/20/2020. The registrant(s) started doing Original Filing Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with business on 10/2020. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information CNS-3423115# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 40 days after any change ($1,000)). in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the MENACHEM 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUP 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change INC in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and File No. 2020202066 does not of itself authorize in the residence address of S/ SETH MENACHEM, CEO statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the The following person(s) is the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new This statement was filed 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of in the residence address of 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor INSURANCE PAYMENT in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to SERVICES, 6200 another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective 11/19/2020. Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars CANOGA AVE, SUITE or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). 400, WOODLAND HILLS, 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change REHABCARE GROUP OF CA 91367 County of LOS Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of CALIFORNIA, LLC ANGELES Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, Articles of Incorporation or 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 The filing of this statement at the end of five years from must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name Manager Organization Number: XXX CNS-3423040# does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed This statement was filed Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the office of the County The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of INPUT 1, LLC, 6200 Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on CANOGA AVE, SUITE 400, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section the use in this state of a Business Name Statement 12/04/2020. WOODLAND HILLS, CA NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with 91367; XXX File No. 2020204560 or common law (See Section 40 days after any change in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted by The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name a Corporation (are) doing business as: Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires The registrant(s) started doing DESERT SUN MUSIC Original Filing 17913 other than a change 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a at the end of five years from business on 12/2020. PUBLISHING, 4122 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 in the residence address of Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed I declare that all information TERRAZA DRIVE, Los CNS-3422956# a registered owner. A new Original Filing in violation of the rights of in the office of the County in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90008 County of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES Statement must be filed CNS-3422826# or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material Mailing Address: 10736 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section JEFFERSON BLVD #962, NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Professions Code). 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and CULVER CITY, CA 90230 File No. 2020195672 Business Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original Filing in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the NAME STATEMENT 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false JOYCELYN ELAINE (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. File No. 2020193211 CNS-3424984# 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor WILSON, 4122 TERRAZA CRYSTALLIZED HEKA, The filing of this statement The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to DRIVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 24713 RIVERCHASE DR APT does not of itself authorize (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars 90008 2212, Valencia, CA 91355 the use in this state of a KINDRED HOSPITAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). This business is conducted by County of LOS ANGELES Fictitious Business Name REHABILITATION NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed INPUT 1, LLC an Individual Mailing Address: , Valencia, in violation of the rights of SERVICES, 1246 WEST File No. 2020207912 before the expiration. Effective S/ JEFFREY S. The registrant(s) started doing CA 91355 another under Federal, State, 155TH STREET, LOS The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious GREENBAUM, MANAGER business on 11/2020. Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section ANGELES, CA 90247 County (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement This statement was filed I declare that all information ANGELA WILBERS, 24713 14411 et seq., Business and of LOS ANGELES CUBESMART 5075, 985 must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and RIVERCHASE DR APT 2212, Professions Code). Registered owner(s): FAIRWAY DRIVE, WALNUT, Affidavit of Identity form. Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who VALENCIA, CA 91355 Original Filing KINDRED REHAB CA 91789 County of LOS The filing of this statement 12/01/2020. declares as true any material This business is conducted by 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 SERVICES, LLC, 680 ANGELES does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section an Individual CNS-3422927# SOUTH FOURTH STREET, Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; MHC 30 (WALNUT CA) LLC, Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the business on 09/2020. State of Incorporation: DE 41 FLATBUSH AVE STE 3C, in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by BROOKLYN, NY 11717; State another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT a limited liability company of Incorporation: DE or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who File No. 2020193219 The registrant(s) started doing This business is conducted by 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material The following person(s) is business on 10/2015. a limited liability company Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: I declare that all information The registrant(s) started doing Original Filing in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ JOYCELYN ELAINE 17913 of the Business and 1. MONTARE LAKEHOUSE, in this statement is true and business on N/A. 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 17920, where it expires WILSON, Owner Professions code that the 2. MONTARE OUTPATIENT, correct. (A registrant who I declare that all information CNS-3424957# 40 days after any change This statement was filed registrant knows to be false 3. MONTARE CENTERS declares as true any material in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor FOR EATING DISORDER, matter pursuant to Section correct. (A registrant who statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on punishable by a fine not to 203 S ORANGE DR, LOS 17913 of the Business and declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 other than a change 12/02/2020. exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90036 County Professions code that the matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). of LOS ANGELES registrant knows to be false 17913 of the Business and File No. 2020193221 a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section S/ ANGELA WILBERS, Owner Articles of Incorporation or is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions code that the The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed Organization Number: LLC/AI punishable by a fine not to registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of No 201630710335 exceed one thousand dollars is guilty of a misdemeanor KINDRED HOSPITAL before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from Los Angeles County on Registered owner(s): ($1,000)). punishable by a fine not to BALDWIN PARK, 14148 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed 11/23/2020. MONTAGE RECOVERY KINDRED REHAB exceed one thousand dollars FRANCISQUITO AVENUE, Business Name Statement in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with SOLUTIONS LLC, 203 SERVICES, LLC ($1,000)). BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section S ORANGE DR, LOS S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, S/ ELIZABETH RAUN County of LOS ANGELES Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name ANGELES, CA 90036; State Manager SCHLESINGER, President Mailing Address: 680 SOUTH The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires of Incorporation: DE This statement was filed MHC 30 (WALNUT CA) LLC FOURTH STREET, Louisville, does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change at the end of five years from This business is conducted by with the County Clerk of This statement was filed KY 40202 the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed a limited liability company Los Angeles County on with the County Clerk of Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County The registrant(s) started doing 11/19/2020. Los Angeles County on KND 52, L.L.C., 680 in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided business on N/A. NOTICE-In accordance with 12/07/2020. SOUTH FOURTH STREET, another under Federal, State, in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information Subdivision (a) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires in this statement is true and 17920, a Fictitious Name Subdivision (a) of Section State of Incorporation: DE 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted by Professions Code). Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the declares as true any material at the end of five years from Statement generally expires a limited liability company Original Filing before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section matter pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed at the end of five years from The registrant(s) started doing 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change 17913 of the Business and in the office of the County the date on which it was filed business on 09/2010. CNS-3423108# Business Name Statement in the residence address of Professions code that the Clerk, except, as provided in the office of the County I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new registrant knows to be false in Subdivision (b) of Section Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, where it expires THURSDAY,A-6 LOS DECEMBER ANGELES 17, SENTINEL 2020 CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELESTHURSDAY,JANUARY SENTINEL 9,C-6 2014 Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices

40 days after any change declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed WOODLAND HILLS, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of 91367; State of Incorporation: NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and File No. 2020193205 in the residence address of Los Angeles County on CA File No. 2020177557 17913 other than a change Professions code that the The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new 11/24/2020. This business is conducted by The following person(s) is in the residence address of registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with an Individual (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor KINDRED HOSPITAL Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant(s) started doing ROSS PROFESSIONAL Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to REHABILITATION before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name business on N/A. VISITATION MONITORING, Statement must be filed exceed one thousand dollars SERVICES, 14900 E. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires I declare that all information 3305 W ADAMS BLVD APT before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, LA Business Name Statement at the end of five years from in this statement is true and 11, Los Angeles, CA 90018 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious UNITED ENTERTAINMENT MIRADA, CA 90638 County must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who County of LOS ANGELES Business Name Statement GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC of LOS ANGELES Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County declares as true any material Registered owner(s): must be accompanied by the S/ VICTOR MALANGA, Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section DEIDRE L ROSS, 3305 W Affidavit of Identity form. Manager KINDRED REHAB does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and ADAMS BLVD APT 11, LOS The filing of this statement This statement was filed SERVICES, LLC, 680 the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires Professions code that the ANGELES, CA 90018 does not of itself authorize with the County Clerk of SOUTH FOURTH STREET, Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by the use in this state of a Los Angeles County on LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual Fictitious Business Name 11/19/2020. State of Incorporation: DE another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing in violation of the rights of NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted by or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars business on 09/2020. another under Federal, State, Subdivision (a) of Section a limited liability company 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of ($1,000)). I declare that all information or common law (See Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant(s) started doing Professions Code). a registered owner. A new S/ DAVIS ROBINSON, CEO in this statement is true and 14411 et seq., Business and Statement generally expires business on 10/2015. Original Filing Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Professions Code). at the end of five years from I declare that all information 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Original Filing the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and CNS-3421691# before the expiration. Effective Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 11/17/2020. 17913 of the Business and CNS-3422670# Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change Professions code that the File No. 2020193223 The filing of this statement Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars File No. 2020193225 statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). The following person(s) is 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to KINDRED HOSPITAL SOUTH Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County S/ DBA, Owner (are) doing business as: in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars BAY, 1246 W. 155TH STREET, in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed 1. MONTARE BEHAVORIAL a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). GARDENA, CA 90247 County another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of HEALTH, 2. MONTARE Fictitious Business Name KINDRED REHAB of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on AT THE CANYON, 203 Statement must be filed SERVICES, LLC Mailing Address: 680 SOUTH 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change 11/02/2020. S ORANGE DR, LOS before the expiration. Effective S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, FOURTH STREET, Louisville, Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with ANGELES, CA 90036 County January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Manager KY 40202 Original Filing statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section of LOS ANGELES Business Name Statement This statement was filed Registered owner(s): 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Articles of Incorporation or must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of KND 53, L.L.C, 680 CNS-3421672# in the residence address of Statement generally expires Organization Number: LLC/AI Affidavit of Identity form. Los Angeles County on SOUTH FOURTH STREET, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from No 201609010051 The filing of this statement 11/19/2020. LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with State of Incorporation: DE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed in the office of the County MONTAGE RECOVERY CA, the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided LLC, 203 S ORANGE DR, Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name a limited liability company File No. 2020190633 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section LOS ANGELES, CA 90036; in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires State of Incorporation: CA another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from business on 09/2010. (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change This business is conducted by or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed I declare that all information THE RICH ROAD YOUTH Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the a limited liability company 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County in this statement is true and FOUNDATION, INC, 4040 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section The registrant(s) started doing Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who HILLCREST DRIVE, APT A, does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change business on N/A. Original Filing in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 the use in this state of a in the residence address of I declare that all information 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new in this statement is true and CNS-3422282# 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and Articles of Incorporation or in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the Organization Number: LLC/AI another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed declares as true any material statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false No 3618489 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to THE RICH ROAD YOUTH Professions Code). Business Name Statement Professions code that the File No. 2020193217 a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars FOUNDATION, INC, 4040 Original Filing must be accompanied by the registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). HILLCREST DRIVE APT A, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/20 Affidavit of Identity form. is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed KND 53, L.L.C LOS ANGELES, CA 90008; CNS-3421198# The filing of this statement punishable by a fine not to HUMAN SUSTAINABILITY before the expiration. Effective S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, State of Incorporation: CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize exceed one thousand dollars PROJECT, 225 SANTA January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Manager This business is conducted by the use in this state of a ($1,000)). MONICA BLVD, SUITE 500, Business Name Statement This statement was filed a Corporation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name MONTAGE RECOVERY CA, Santa Monica, CA 90401 must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of LLC County of LOS ANGELES Affidavit of Identity form. Los Angeles County on business on 11/2013. File No. 2020193906 another under Federal, State, S/ ELLIOTT LIEBHARD, Articles of Incorporation or The filing of this statement 11/19/2020. I declare that all information The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Member Organization Number: LLC/AI does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and This statement was filed No 201203210266 the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who OTAKU DRIPS, 2038 E. Professions Code). with the County Clerk of Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material CHEVY CHASE DR. APT. A, Original Filing Los Angeles County on THE ANGEL STATION in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Glendale, CA 91206 County 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/20 11/19/2020. LLC, 255 SANTA MONICA another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES CNS-3419579# NOTICE-In accordance with BLVD, SUITE 500, SANTA or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Subdivision (a) of Section MONICA, CA 90401; State of 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County registrant knows to be false NATHANIEL JOSIAH TRIAS, 17920, a Fictitious Name Incorporation: CA Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor 2038 E. CHEVY CHASE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement generally expires This business is conducted by Original Filing in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to DR. APT. A, GLENDALE, CA NAME STATEMENT at the end of five years from a limited liability company 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars 91206 File No. 2020177087 the date on which it was filed The registrant(s) started doing CNS-3421711# 40 days after any change ($1,000)). This business is conducted by The following person(s) is in the office of the County business on N/A. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the THE RICH ROAD YOUTH an Individual (are) doing business as: Clerk, except, as provided I declare that all information statement pursuant to Section FOUNDATION, INC The registrant(s) started doing 1. COMPTON SOUL, 2. in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 other than a change S/ ROLAND EDWARDS, CEO business on N/A. TOSOC, 3. THE OTHER 17920, where it expires correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of This statement was filed I declare that all information SIDE OF COMPTON, 101 40 days after any change declares as true any material File No. 2020193207 a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and S. WILLOWBROOK AVE. in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who $50, COMPTON, CA 90220 statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed 11/18/2020. declares as true any material County of LOS ANGELES 17913 other than a change Professions code that the KINDRED HOSPITAL before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Articles of Incorporation or in the residence address of registrant knows to be false REHABILITATION January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Organization Number: LLC/AI a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor SERVICES, 300 WEST Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the No 4612063 Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to HUNTINGTON, ARCADIA, must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): Statement must be filed exceed one thousand dollars CA 91077 County of LOS Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor TOSOC INCORPORATED, before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). ANGELES The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to 101 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious THE ANGEL STATION LLC Mailing Address: 680 SOUTH does not of itself authorize in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars #450, COMPTON, CA 90220; Business Name Statement S/ CLAUDIA FLORES, FOURTH STREET, Louisville, the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). State of Incorporation: CA must be accompanied by the Manager KY 40202 Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ NATHANIEL JOSIAH This business is conducted by Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires TRIAS, Owner a Corporation The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of REHABCARE GROUP OF another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing does not of itself authorize Los Angeles County on CALIFORNIA, LLC, 680 or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of business on N/A. the use in this state of a 11/19/2020. SOUTH FOURTH STREET, 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; Professions Code). 17913 other than a change 11/20/2020. in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section State of Incorporation: DE Original Filing in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted by 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material or common law (See Section Statement generally expires a limited liability company CNS-3421687# Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from The registrant(s) started doing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). the date on which it was filed business on 10/2015. before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from Professions code that the Original Filing in the office of the County I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3422420# in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who File No. 2020195306 must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires declares as true any material The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and BAD MASCOT RECORDS, does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change TOSOC INCORPORATED NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the 2220 COLORADO AVENUE, the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the S/ ERICA HARRIS, CEO File No. 2020196937 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed The following person(s) is in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor County of LOS ANGELES in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to Articles of Incorporation or another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Los Angeles County on NATURALLY EARTHY Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars Organization Number: LLC/AI or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new 11/02/2020. SOAPS, 1429 W 82ND Statement must be filed ($1,000)). No 1663952 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with STREET, LOS ANGELES, before the expiration. Effective REHABCARE GROUP OF Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section CA 90047 County of LOS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CALIFORNIA, LLC UMG COMMERICAL Renewal Filing before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name ANGELES Business Name Statement S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, SERVICES, INC., 2220 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires Registered owner(s): must be accompanied by the Manager COLORADO AVENUE, CNS-3421666# Business Name Statement at the end of five years from VIVIANNE LESTER, 1429 Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed SANTA MONICA, CA 90404; LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed W 82ND STREET, LOS The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of State of Incorporation: DE Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County ANGELES, CA 90047 does not of itself authorize Los Angeles County on This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided This business is conducted by the use in this state of a 11/19/2020. a Corporation NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section an Individual Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2020193209 the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires The registrant(s) started doing in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section business on 12/2014. The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change business on N/A. another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the I declare that all information or common law (See Section Statement generally expires in this statement is true and KINDRED HOSPITAL another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section in this statement is true and 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who REHABILITATION or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change correct. (A registrant who Professions Code). the date on which it was filed declares as true any material SERVICES, 15107 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of declares as true any material Original Filing in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section VANOWEN STREET, VAN Professions Code). a registered owner. A new matter pursuant to Section 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and NUYS, CA 91405 County of Original Filing Fictitious Business Name 17913 of the Business and CNS-3422261# in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the LOS ANGELES 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/20 Statement must be filed Professions code that the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): CNS-3421178# before the expiration. Effective registrant knows to be false 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor REHABCARE GROUP OF LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious is guilty of a misdemeanor FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to CALIFORNIA, LLC, 680 Business Name Statement punishable by a fine not to NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars SOUTH FOURTH STREET, must be accompanied by the exceed one thousand dollars File No. 2020193213 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. ($1,000)). The following person(s) is in the residence address of UMG COMMERCIAL State of Incorporation: DE NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement S/ VIVIANNE LESTER, (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new SERVICES, INC. This business is conducted by File No. 2020196648 does not of itself authorize Owner KINDRED HOSPITAL Fictitious Business Name S/ SHERYL L GOLD, a limited liability company The following person(s) is the use in this state of a This statement was filed REHABILITATION Statement must be filed SECRETARY The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of SERVICES, 845 N LARK before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed business on 10/2015. 4DMOORE & ASSOCIATES in violation of the rights of Los Angeles County on ELEN, WEST COVINA, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of I declare that all information REALTY, 801 W. 108TH another under Federal, State, 11/24/2020. CA 91791 County of LOS Business Name Statement Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and STREET, LOS ANGELES, or common law (See Section NOTICE-In accordance with ANGELES must be accompanied by the 11/23/2020. correct. (A registrant who CA 90044 County of LOS 14411 et seq., Business and Subdivision (a) of Section Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material ANGELES Professions Code). 17920, a Fictitious Name KINDRED REHAB The filing of this statement Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): Original Filing Statement generally expires SERVICES, LLC, 680 does not of itself authorize 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and DOROTHY LEE MOORE, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/20 at the end of five years from SOUTH FOURTH STREET, the use in this state of a Statement generally expires Professions code that the 801 W. 108TH STREET, LOS CNS-3419541# the date on which it was filed LOUISVILLE, KY 40202; Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90044; State LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County State of Incorporation: DE in violation of the rights of the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor of Incorporation: CA Clerk, except, as provided This business is conducted by another under Federal, State, in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in Subdivision (b) of Section a limited liability company or common law (See Section Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars an Individual NAME STATEMENT 17920, where it expires The registrant(s) started doing 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2020185148 40 days after any change business on 10/2015. Professions Code). 17920, where it expires REHABCARE GROUP OF business on 06/1992. The following person(s) is in the facts set forth in the I declare that all information Original Filing 40 days after any change CALIFORNIA, LLC I declare that all information (are) doing business as: statement pursuant to Section in this statement is true and 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 in the facts set forth in the S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, in this statement is true and FROY’S LANDSCAPE, 811 17913 other than a change correct. (A registrant who CNS-3421704# statement pursuant to Section Manager correct. (A registrant who EAST 109TH STREET, LOS in the residence address of declares as true any material LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change This statement was filed declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90059 County a registered owner. A new matter pursuant to Section in the residence address of with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section of LOS ANGELES Fictitious Business Name 17913 of the Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): Statement must be filed Professions code that the NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name 11/19/2020. Professions code that the FROYLAN SALVADOR before the expiration. Effective registrant knows to be false File No. 2020191178 Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false MARTINEZ, 811 EAST 109TH January 1, 2014, the Fictitious is guilty of a misdemeanor The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA Business Name Statement punishable by a fine not to (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to 90059 must be accompanied by the exceed one thousand dollars SOCAL SHOP LOCAL, 3705 Business Name Statement Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by Affidavit of Identity form. ($1,000)). WEST PICO BLVD #24 must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from ($1,000)). an Individual The filing of this statement KINDRED REHAB SUITE# 24, LOS ANGELES, Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed S/ DOROTHY LEE MOORE, The registrant(s) started doing does not of itself authorize SERVICES, LLC CA 90019 County of LOS The filing of this statement in the office of the County Owner business on 11/2020. the use in this state of a S/ JOSEPH LANDENWICH, ANGELES does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name Manager Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of This statement was filed SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, with the County Clerk of TOOLKIT, 3705 WEST PICO in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change 11/24/2020. declares as true any material or common law (See Section Los Angeles County on BLVD SUITE# 24, LOS another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and 11/19/2020. ANGELES, CA 90019; State or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). NOTICE-In accordance with of Incorporation: CA 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Original Filing Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted by Professions Code). in the residence address of Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 17920, a Fictitious Name a limited liability company Original Filing a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3422405# Statement generally expires The registrant(s) started doing 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the end of five years from business on 10/2020. CNS-3421678# Statement must be filed in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars the date on which it was filed I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). in the office of the County in this statement is true and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ FROYLAN MARTINEZ, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires OWNER NAME STATEMENT in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change This statement was filed File No. 2020192990 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section File No. 2020198025 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of The following person(s) is 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on (are) doing business as: in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 11/12/2020. UNITED ENTERTAINMENT statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false NEW WE DYNASTY, 238 the use in this state of a in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with GROUP, 10940 WILSHIRE 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor S SAN MARINO AVE, SAN Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section BLVD, LOS ANGELES, in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to GABRIEL, CA 91776 County in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name CA 90024 County of LOS a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars of LOS ANGELES another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Statement generally expires ANGELES Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from Mailing Address: 200 EAST Statement must be filed SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL YI YU CHANG, 238 S 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed RANDOLPH DRIVE SUITE before the expiration. Effective TOOLKIT SAN MARINO AVE, SAN Professions Code). Business Name Statement in the office of the County 6300, CHICAGO, IL 60601 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious S/ VERNEL TRAINOR, CEO GABRIEL, CA 91776 Original Filing must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided Articles of Incorporation or Business Name Statement This statement was filed This business is conducted by 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Organization Number: LLC/AI must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of an Individual CNS-3421652# The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires No 201428210121 Affidavit of Identity form. Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement 11/18/2020. business on N/A. the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the UNITED ENTERTAINMENT does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC, the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change 200 EAST RANDOLPH Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who File No. 2020189635 another under Federal, State, in the residence address of DRIVE SUITE 6300, in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires declares as true any material The following person(s) is or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new CHICAGO, IL 60601; State of another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Incorporation: DE or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and DIGITAL PALM TREE, Professions Code). Statement must be filed This business is conducted by 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County Professions code that the 5263 WOODLAKE AVE, Original Filing before the expiration. Effective a limited liability company Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false WOODLAND HILLS, CA 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/20 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The registrant(s) started doing Original Filing in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor 91367 County of LOS CNS-3421169# Business Name Statement business on 10/2014. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the I declare that all information CNS-3421926# 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). DAVIS ROBINSON, The filing of this statement correct. (A registrant who S/ YI YU CHANG, President 5263 WOODLAKE AVE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LA SENTINEL.NET C-7

{continued from Pg. A-1} lenging especially in light but by working collab- of all we are facing as a oratively with my fellow state and nation, but I wel- committee members, law come the opportunity to enforcement, community provide substantial chang- organizations, advocate es and improvement to groups, and all Califor- the system,” said Senator nians.” Bradford. “As Chair, I will The two legislatures work toward improving and their respective com- the safety of our residents, mittees are poised to take offering justice to victims on progressive policies of crimes, passing true aimed at transformational criminal and judicial jus- reforms in public safety. tice reform measures that The goal is to help mod- hold those in authority ac- ernize and create exem- countable for their actions, plary officers in state and increasing transparency local departments. Their between communities and commitment remains to their officers, cultivating a ensure public safety is real system for rehabilita- consistent with Califor- tion and actively support- nia’s values of equity, fair- ing the formerly incarcer- ness, and justice. ated. The recent reporting Other members serv- that California’s police ing on the Senate Public agencies have upheld less Safety Committee are: than 2% of racial profiling Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Senator Bradford COURTESY PHOTO Assembly Member Jones-Sawyer COURTESY PHOTO complaints demonstrates Bogh (R-Yucaipa) as Vice that reform is desperately Chair, and Senators Nancy both Senator Bradford and don and Senate President ator Bradford and Assembly phasizes rehabilitation and needed. Californians are Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Assembly Member Jones- pro Tempore Atkins “for member Jones-Sawyer both education over incarcera- counting on us to pass Scott Wiener (D-San Fran- Sawyer take on the chal- recognizing that in order to represent districts with con- tion, the closing of private meaningful and compre- cisco). lenges of police reform, meet this moment amidst stituents desperate for re- prisons, and establishing a hensive reform, such as prison guard standards and the outcry for criminal jus- form and positive change in police culture of transpar- SB 2, which the Pro Tem For more information, their modes of operation. tice reform, voices from our criminal justice system. ency and interaction with and I introduced last week please visit the committee Jones-Sawyer released a over-policed communities Their efforts over the years local communities. to decertify bad officers. I website at: https://spsf. statement thanking Assem- must be elevated to lead all have been focused on intro- “The role as Public will not be able to accom- senate.ca.gov/. bly Speaker Anthony Ren- Californians forward.” Sen- ducing legislation that em- Safety chair will be chal- plish these efforts alone,

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Many lower-wage Kai- healthy. In the second quar- “Hero Bonus.” My cowork- recognize that in order for ser workers, such as envi- ter of this year alone, Kaiser ers and I in the Coalition of Kaiser to thrive, frontline ronmental services, nursing had $4.5 billion in profits, Kaiser Permanente Unions workers and our families assistants and dietary work- and is sitting on $44 billion believe that this bonus is ur- must thrive as well. ers--who are disproportion- in cash and investments. In gently needed to honor our ately people of color--also the first half of this year, sacrifices and retain staff for Darren Wallace is a worry about being able to Kaiser’s patient member- safe, quality patient care. lead environmental ser- provide for our families if ship grew by 183,000 to a Kaiser can easily afford vices tech with almost four we get sick and possibly total of 12.4 million. the bonus with their unprec- decades of service at Kai- face long-term health im- That’s why thousands of edented growth and finan- ser Los Angeles Medical pacts from the virus. Kaiser healthcare workers cial success, which has been Center, and is a member While frontline Kaiser throughout California and built on the foundation of leader of his union, SEIU workers have been strug- the rest of the country re- our hard work. It is our hope United Healthcare Work- gling, Kaiser’s financescently signed onto a petition that executives remember ers West. have been extremely to management calling for a the spirit of the holidays and Darren Wallace.KAISER Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices does not of itself authorize contracts/opportunities/ or contract-specific goal on appearance may be in person take many actions without CASE NO. the use in this state of a will be emailed to you upon this project. Bidders will be or by your attorney. obtaining court approval. 20STPB09567 Fictitious Business Name GOVERNMENT request by calling (626) 300- required to either meet the IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR Before taking certain very To all heirs, beneficiaries, in violation of the rights of 2325 or TDD at (626) 282- 4.97% goal or submit an or a contingent creditor of important actions, however, another under Federal, State, 7829. adequate Good Faith Effort creditors, contingent or common law (See Section 12/17/20 (GFE) demonstrating intent to the decedent, you must file the personal representative creditors, and persons who 14411 et seq., Business and SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CNS-3422000# meet the goal, for their bid your claim with the court and will be required to give notice may otherwise be interested Professions Code). REGIONAL RAIL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL to be deemed responsive to mail a copy to the personal to interested persons unless in the WILL or estate, or Original Filing AUTHORITY DBE Program requirements. representative appointed by they have waived notice or REQUEST FOR both of ERICAFRANCINE D. 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/20 IFB NO. PO841-21 For further information the court within the later of consented to the proposed OWOLABI. CNS-3419531# SIGNAL HOUSE – CP PROPOSALS Notice is given contact: Melissa Cousart, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL that proposals for On-Call either (1) four months from action.) The independent A PETITION FOR PROBATE CAPITOL CP DAYTON Contract and Compliance the date of first issuance of administration authority will be The Southern California Smart Business Recycling Administrator at 213.452.0207 has been filed by ERICKA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Regional Rail Authority Program (BRC0000183) will or email [email protected]. letters to a general personal granted unless an interested MCGEE in the Superior Court NAME STATEMENT (SCRRA) is seeking bids for be received via BidExpress 12/17/20 representative, as defined in person files an objection to of California, County of LOS File No. 2020185752 Signal House – CP Capitol CP until 5:30pm, Monday, CNS-3420937# section 58(b) of the California the petition and shows good ANGELES. The following person(s) is Dayton. The maximum dollar January 11, 2021. An optional LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Probate Code, or (2) 60 days cause why the court should (are) doing business as: proposers’ conference will be THE PETITION FOR value for the contract will from the date of mailing or not grant the authority. PROBATE requests that SABAN GLASS, 10100 be for a total not-to-exceed held on Monday, December SANTA MONICA BLVD. 21, 2020, at 2 p.m. via personal delivery to you of a A HEARING on the petition ERICKA MCGEE be amount of $850,000.00. notice under section 9052 of will be held in this court as #2600, LOS ANGELES, Bid documents may be Microsoft Teams Meeting PROBATE appointed as personal CA 90067 County of LOS obtained via download by Online Events. To participate, the California Probate Code. follows: 01/04/21 at 8:30AM representative to administer ANGELES visiting SCRRA’s website at the proposers will need to Other California statutes and in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. the estate of the decedent. Registered owner(s): http://www.metrolinktrains. sign-in using the electronic legal authority may affect HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA A HEARING on the petition CHERYL SABAN DESIGNS com/agency/page/title/doing sign-in-sheet through the your rights as a creditor. You 90012 LLC, 10100 SANTA MONICA website listed in the RFP NOTICE OF PETITION will be held in this court as business. Vendors must may want to consult with an IF YOU OBJECT to the follows: 12/28/20 at 8:30AM BLVD. SUITE 2600, LOS register for no fee on the Notice. Estimated contract TO ADMINISTER ANGELES, CA 90067; State amount is $1.5M for the initial ESTATE OF: attorney knowledgeable in granting of the petition, you in Dept. 2D located at 111 website in order to download California law. should appear at the hearing of Incorporation: CA the documents. All bids must 2-year term. An RFP may be ROHMI REID N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, This business is conducted by be electronically submitted no obtained by accessing the link CASE NO. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file and state your objections or CA 90012 a limited liability company later than 2:00 p.m. (PST) on at http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/ 20STPB09904 kept by the court. If you are file written objections with the IF YOU OBJECT to the The registrant(s) started doing December 22, 2020. servicecontracts/ or will be a person interested in the court before the hearing. Your granting of the petition, you business on N/A. mailed to you upon request To all heirs, beneficiaries, The Contract to be awarded creditors, contingent creditors, estate, you may file with the appearance may be in person should appear at the hearing I declare that all information will be subject to a financial by calling (626) 458-4072 in this statement is true and orTDDat(626) 282-7829. and persons who may court a Request for Special or by your attorney. and state your objections or assistance agreement 12/17/20 Notice (form DE-154) of the IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR file written objections with the correct. (A registrant who between Authority and U.S. otherwise be interested in the declares as true any material CNS-3421021# filing of an inventory and or a contingent creditor of court before the hearing. Your Department of Transportation LOS ANGELES SENTINEL WILL or estate, or both of matter pursuant to Section (U.S. DOT) under grants ROHMI REID. appraisal of estate assets the decedent, you must file appearance may be in person 17913 of the Business and issued by the Federal SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA A PETITION FOR PROBATE or of any petition or account your claim with the court and or by your attorney. Professions code that the Transit Administration (FTA). as provided in Probate Code mail a copy to the personal IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR registrant knows to be false REGIONAL RAIL has been filed by HAROLD As a condition of financial AUTHORITY BALL in the Superior Court section 1250. 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Your personal representative to OWOLABI THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Force Indy Aims to get More African Americans in Motorsports BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Americans fore Force Indy sists of five different levels, Sports Writer as staffers, engineers, youth learned life skills and mechanics, and drivers. He STEM lessons through Business leader Rod also wants to help them Nexgeneracers. Reid is using his passion for have a thriving career in “We’ll compare what motorsports and experience Motorsports; Force Indy it’s like to traverse and to try with being a road manager will also provide a mentor- to drive on a road course, to create the Force Indy ship with Team Penske. compare that to driving in race team. The team is set “When the IMS and your own life,” Reid said. to compete in the 2021 INDYCAR acquisition “We will compare every- Copper Tires USF2000 happened a year ago, I was thing from tire pressure to Championship. pleased to learn of the work atmospheric pressure in our The USF2000 will last Rod Reid was doing,” Indi- lives to peer pressure that from February to August, anapolis Motor Speedway you may have as a child.” with competitions in Cana- Chairman Roger Penske Youth also learn about da and several states includ- said. “Together, we’ll work financial literacy and how ing Florida, Alabama, and to not only get this new to operate tools. On every Indiana. Force Indy will team off the ground but class level, the students continue to support it and learn how to drive and they compete in its’ inaugural COURTESY PHOTO race at the Firestone Grand its mission as it continues (left-to-right) Nadeem Ali, Stuart Kelly, Rod Reid and Derrick Morris. Stuart Kelly and get into competitive racing Prix of St. Petersburg on down a path to compete at Derrick are both NXG Youth Motorsports Alum. at the fifth level. March 5-7, 2021. the top level.” Force Indy is part of the Reid has been around Because of the mentor- common in racing … when In 2003, Gatson was Motorsports Inc. Nexgener- “Race for Equality and motorsports for many ship, Force Indy will be they build a race team and inducted in the West Coast acers was created to teach Change” initiative that years. Back in 1984, he was located in Concord, North you try to find folks that can Stock Car Hall of Fame. He youth how to race and how INDYCAR and Indianapo- manager of Scorpion Rac- Carolina for its’ first season. give you support.” was also inducted into the to advance in a motorsports lis Motor Speedway have. ing; the team began racing Team Penske has won 16 Force Indy will have National Sprint Car Hall of career. “They were gonna put in Laguna Seca in Califor- NTT INDYCAR SERIES No. 99 on their car to honor Fame in 2007. “We bought go carts and dollars and efforts behind nia. and 18 Indianapolis 500 the legacy of Dewey “Rajo In 2000, Reid and his we would provide all the programs like our pro- “We were running a championships. Reid men- Jack” Gatson. Gatson was partner Charles Wilson cre- assets, all the equipment gram,” Reid said. “My class that was called Super- tioned how the expertise one of the first African ated the Nexgeneracers pro- that kids would need,” Reid biggest concern was it was- Vee,” Reid said. “That was and help from Team Penske American racers in Ameri- gram which helped teach said. “NXG Youth Motor- n’t a hallow program, that an open wheel racing is invaluable. ca, he competed during the youth from 11-15 about sports has had over 2000 it’s really genuine that they class.” “To get mentored by the 1930s and 1940s. He won Indy racing. The program kids in the program in those would stand behind it and Reid will make an best it’s certainly impor- several races throughout the ran under the non-profit 14 seasons.” Roger Penke certainly has emphasis on hiring African tant,” Reid said. “That’s West Coast. organization NXG Youth In a program that con- done that.” Clippers Add Skillful Youth and Experienced Veterans on Roster BY AMANDA SCURLOCK with the Toronto Raptors, preseason game, he scored for Saint Mary’s College. clocked in 32 minutes of Sports Writer helping them win an NBA six points after playing for He was named on the All- preseason competition each championship in 2019. In 15 minutes against the Lak- WCC First team for the after two games. When it The Los Angeles Clip- 11 playoff appearances, he ers. Lue applauded his abil- 2019-20 season. comes to playing time, Lue pers are going into the has averaged 11 points, 6.6 ity to rebound in his presea- The Clippers also added is more concerned with 2020-2021 season with an rebounds and 2.0 blocks per son debut. a fleet of guards which rotations than the amount of upgraded roster and with game. “That’s something I include Luke Kennard, minutes he gives players. thoughts of their second- “[Ibaka] is a stretch definitely think I can do is Rayjon Tucker, and Ky “With a shortened pre- round 2020 Playoffs exit five, more of a power play- taking up space, rebound- Bowman. After spending season, it’s kind of diffi- behind them. er but is also able to protect ing, getting up for blocking three seasons with the cult,” Lue said. “We’re just On December 10, for- the rim and protect the bas- ward Paul George signed a ket,” Clippers head coach, four-year $176 million deal Tyronn Lue said. “That’s with the Clippers. Last sea- what he does well from day son George played in 48 one of his career.” games, scoring 21.5 points Other new additions to and 5.7 rebounds per game. the front court are forwards, In the Playoffs, George Nicolas Batum and Malik scored 20.1 points and 6.1 Fitts, and center, Daniel rebounds per game. Oturu. Batum has been in George mentioned how the NBA for 12 years, hav- he wants to build a founda- ing a career scoring-high of FACEBOOK PHOTO tion with the Clippers and During his career, forward 15.1 points per game during playing for them is a child- Paul George has scored the 2016-17 season with the hood dream come true. 20.0 points and 6.4 Charlotte Hornets. Lue “I love being here, I rebounds per game. noted that Batum has a love the family that I creat- “great basketball IQ.” FACEBOOK PHOTO ed in my first year,” George Leonard can opt out of his “The biggest thing with Clippers head coach, Tyronn Lue is keeping an eye on how well players compete with each said. “It’s a priceless deal to current contract with the [Batum] is he’s a great other during the preseason. me, having the opportunity Clippers at the end of the passer,” Lue said. “Being to play here and be in front 2021 season to become a that size and being able to shots,” Oturu said. “Even Detroit Pistons, Kennard trying to see who matches of my family, my friends free agent. look over defenses and on the offensive side, just averaged 9.8 points and 2.8 with who, who plays well and leaving my mark.” Last month, center make plays and pass the trying to create room and rebounds per game. together.” In making his decision, Serge Ibaka signed with the basketball, it’s huge for us.” space for the guys to drive Most of the roster has The Clippers will battle he notified forward Kawhi Clippers in a two-year deal Oturu was a second- through.” seen playing time through- the Lakers in their first in- Leonard with the hope that for $18.9 million. Ibaka round pick in the 2020 Fitts is a native of Ran- out the preseason. Both season game on December he will stay in the future. spent the last four years Draft. In the Clippers first cho Cucamonga and played George and Leonard 22 at 7pm. NFL Executives on Diversity: ‘We’ve Got to Do Better’ BY STACY M. BROWN are doing well,” Vincent ior-level positions, includ- Browns. NNPA Newswire Senior noted on a conference call ing club president jobs. “We’re a month away National Correspondent with journalists, including “It goes without saying from 2021. And we’re still the Black Press. that we have to do things talking about women in sen- Ron Rivera of the “We have done a thor- differently,” said Dasha ior-level positions? In Washington Football Team ough examination of what Smith, the NFL’s Executive coaching positions? Come was the only minority head we’re doing wrong, what Vice President and Chief on. Gimme a break,” Vin- coach hired in the NFL doesn’t work. But there are Administrative Officer. “We cent demanded. heading into the 2020 sea- no best practices in sports,” are hopeful we will see dif- “These young men and son and, to the highest- Vincent declared. ferent outcomes at the end women today in high school ranking African American “Let’s be straight. Let’s of this GM and coach hiring and college, they’re used to in the sport, that’s unac- be honest. We can go to season.” seeing women in leadership ceptable. every sport from basketball, There currently are four positions. And they pause “When you look at hockey, baseball, here: PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA minority head coaches in because they get to this mobility of Black men and Diversity, we do not see Just two of the 32 teams have African American general the NFL, including Rivera, level? The closer you get to managers – Chris Grier of the Dolphins and Andrew Berry Black women in profession- what we all hope for. We do Mike Tomlin of the Pitts- the playing field, the least of the Cleveland Browns. al sports, it’s poor,” said not see true inclusion.” burgh Steelers, Brian Flores opportunities there are for Troy Vincent, the league’s The league announced The expanded rule must interview one external of the Miami Dolphins, and women? Come on. executive vice president of earlier this year that it had requires teams to interview minority candidate for sen- Anthony Lynn of the Los “We’ve got to look at football operations. The enhanced its Rooney Rule. at least two external minori- ior football operations and Angeles Chargers. ourselves and be frank and only person in a higher post This policy requires ty candidates for head general manager jobs. Just two of the 32 teams call truth. Facts and data do in the NFL is Commissioner teams to interview ethnic- coaching openings and at Clubs and the NFL have African American gen- not support where we are Roger Goodell. minority candidates for least one minority candidate league office must also eral managers – Chris Grier across the entire sports “The facts are the facts, head coaching and senior for any coordinator job. include minorities and of the Dolphins and Andrew industry. So, we’ve got a lot none of the sports leagues football operation jobs. Additionally, teams female applicants for sen- Berry of the Cleveland of work to do.” D-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 The Work of Women Empowerment Found Behind New Novel, ‘Through My Mother’s Eyes’

BY BETTI HALSELL I also learned how to perse- Contributing Writer vere knowing that there is a starting and ending point, Eloise Laws is a woman and staying focused on what of many talents, her creativ- I set out to accomplish. ity is captured through dif- Moreover, I also learned to ferent mediums of art. Laws be more open minded and embedded her energy into use my critical mindset music, acting and writing without judgement, which for over 30 years. She allows my acceptance of developed an eye for talent what the other individual and looks to nourish the wants to achieve.” gifts of others. Through Laws is always working recent projects, Laws on propelling forward; she encouraged those who look leaves the audience clamor- to exercise their passion for ing for more. She shared in expression, to penetrate the the near future, there will be world of storytelling. In a memoir of her years as a collaborative efforts with recording artist, Broadway, ingenious visionary Melba and theatrical actress. She Johnson, they produced the stated, “ … It is a work in new visual depiction, progress, that has taken “Through My Mothers more than two years of col- Eyes,” a book that serves as lecting material from the a window into the human beginning of my career that FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO soul and the manifestation Melba Johnson Eloise Laws began in 1967. When you of a dream. have to go as far back as I The first flicker of Laws recounted her manifestation of her writing capitalized on her message friend that I know of has do, it takes some time to put development in the realm of expedition to the finish career. from the great beyond, her personally published a this all together. I look to writing developed in 2013. product. She grew enam- Johnson shared her life, mental download included book. Fortunately, it was all release this book sometime Laws reflected on her book, ored with the metamorpho- and started with her being the layout of each page. a part of the journey to fig- in 2021.” “The Healing Shower,” sis of her thoughts coming the middle-child of seven. Johnson said, “I knew that I ure it out along the way. I “Through My Mother’s focusing on her triumphant to life on paper; knowing She elaborated on the con- wanted pictures of people was determined, no matter Eyes,” will also have an you know, people you don’t what, from start to finish eight-part filmed series in know and people you need that it would manifest on its the future. Johnson to know.” own. As long as I did the explained, “Along with the The age range of the work.” Book, ‘Through My Moth- faces one would see in the Laws cherished the act er's Eyes’ I simultaneously book are between 7-100- years-old. Johnson con- fessed she had no idea who those people were going to be, but she pushed forward, making sure not to dimin- ish the glimpse into the future that was revealed in her dream. Johnson explained that each face that looks up from the pages in “Through My Mother’s Eyes” has a unique story behind their existence within the series. Johnson reminisced on the connection she had with Laws, “Eloise Laws, singer/songwriter, who I’ve known for years now—she was always polite, beauti- ful, and wise.” They con- nected over the yoga ses- sions Johnson would have with Laws and discussed the idea of the book. From there, Laws worked her multiple channels to get the book produced. Doing what is best for creation, the book of polishing gems that sur- filmed a docuseries in eight is published under Knowl- faced during the making of parts; in the making of edge Power Books. Johnson a physical copy of the book. ‘Through my Mother's and Laws shared the jour- She recounted the strength Eyes,’ over 80 plus people ney through each page needed throughout her 50- interviewed ages, 7-100- together alongside artistic year career of performing years-old, I sat with each director, Chadwick for others that proven to aid one for at least 30 minutes Williams. her publishing skills, “I and some of their stories recovery from cancer. The there is a gem on each page nection she had with her Johnson stated, “As a have learned patience. were so awesome, that it occasion known as a heal- crafted for someone else to parents, Johnson said, first-time author, I had no Patience has taught me to just had to be created and ing shower is similar to any find. During the pressure of “Every child has a unique set limitations or rules on listen, and digest what the shared …” celebration or milestone; birthing a story about heal- relationship with their how this book was going to other person is feeling and Johnson had a closing family gather in unity to ing, Laws was inspired to mother.” She went on to be published, only one saying, at that very moment. statement that captures the focus their energy to uplift a create her own publishing explain that she fell ill often book’s mission, “I've special moment. company. when she was growing up, learned that my vision is my Emphasizing the signifi- Empowered by the inge- resulting in needing more vision. Don’t look for every cance of healing, loved ones nuity and tenacity, first-time attention from her nurturing other person to validate congregate with the intent author, Melba Johnson, mother. what you see and feel. Also, to provide a service to the connected with Laws to Johnson went through the greatest stories are the one who needs it. Noting an produce a one-of-a-kind the different stages of aging, ones inspired by experi- exerpt about the book found story about the range in bringing her to the recent ences. I can't tell you how on Amazon, “‘A Healing beauty that funnels through part of her life that carried many people share their Shower’ is similar to how human synergy. Johnson her to the significance of a similar experiences and felt we celebrate life's mile- has practiced mindful con- vivid dream that she heard when they saw my stones: weddings, birthdays, nection through yoga for remembers. She recalled book and asked, ‘ If I anniversaries, and baby over 40 years. As an instruc- from the lucid moment, she thought they could be an showers. The difference is tor of the sacred practice, envisioned herself writing a author.’ My response, ‘I did that instead of wedding she looked for ways to book entitled, “Through My not look for permission and gifts, birthday presents and inspire her students. Hold- Mother’s Eyes.” neither should they.’ The so on, guests arrive pre- ing herself accountable to “I saw every page of the ability to make a dream pared to help the loved one be a light within her class- book, and I woke up and come true was success with- with a deed(s) … ” The room, Johnson often would said, ‘I am going to write a in itself.” One can find this book was published by journey outside herself to book.’” Johnson declared. photography-based depic- Knowledge Power Books, find resources to bring back Confused by the late night tion online, and buy it for headed by one of Laws’ to her yoga students. One of murad, Johnson’s husband the creative soul in their life, mentor, Willa Robinson. those excursions lead to the reacted inquisitively. She for the holidays. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET D-3 Iconic Actor and Noted Athlete Tommy “Deebo” Lister, Found Dead in Marina Del Rey Residence BY BETTI HALSELL the scene, more information and tactful enough to take Contributing Writer should come to light when on the energy needed to be the official autopsy is per- an actor. Known for his iconic formed. Making ground in that character “Deebo” in the Also known as “Tiny,” field, by 1989, he was in the Cube Vision production Lister was showing symp- wrestling film “No Holds series “Friday” Tommy Lis- toms of COVID-19 in the Barred,” produced by the PHOTO WILLY SANJUAN/INVISION/AP, FILE In this Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 ter died on Thursday, days leading up to his sud- World Wrestling Federa- file photo, Tommy ‘Tiny’ December 10, 2020. Lister den death. Feeling unwell, tion, now known as WWE. Lister attends the Mike lived a colorful life, cross- the actor canceled showing His character “Zeus” was Tyson Standing United and ing entertainment lines as a up on-set for an unknown the arch-nemesis of the Tyson Ranch Celebrity pro-wrestler to a noted production. Lister wasn’t WrestleMania legend Hulk Golf Tournament in Dana actor, the 275-pound per- transferred to the hospital to Hogan in the featured film. Point, Calif. Tommy “Tiny” be revived. PHOTO BY JOHN SALANGSANG/INVISION/AP, FILE He eventually won the Lister, a former wrestler forming artist was known In this Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 file photo, Tommy ‘Tiny’ who was known for his as the “Gentle Giant,” to all Learning about the trag- Lister greets fans as he arrives at the Los Angeles pre- WCW Championship belt Deebo character in the “Fri- his fans and loved ones. ic news, the creator of the miere of “Straight Outta Compton” at the Microsoft The- under the title Z-Gangsta. day” films, has died. He According to reports by movie series “Friday,” ater. Tommy “Tiny” Lister, a former wrestler who was After carving his name was 62. TMZ, there was a release “Next Friday,” and “Friday known for his Deebo character in the “Friday” films, has into wrestling history, Lis- from the L.A. County Sher- After Next,” hip-hop icon died. He was 62. ter continued the pathway Although, he is most recog- iff’s Department as his and executive producer Ice of entertainment, seen in nized as his character friends and family began to Cube posted his respects on of COVID-19 in recent Thomas Duane Lister on over 200 featured films and “Deebo,” there can be no grow worrisome after not Twitter. Ice Cube tweeted, weeks and was diagnosed June 24, 1958. He had an television credits according replacement to parallel his hearing from Lister since “…America’s favorite with the virus earlier this athletic spirit, paired with to his IMDB page. The performance. Sentiments Wednesday night. bully was a born entertainer year. The 6-foot-5 enter- the fire to perform. In 1982, Compton, California-born go out to his close circle of Law enforcement com- who would pop into charac- tainer was pronounced dead he was an NCAA Shot-Put actor can be spotted in friends and family, includ- pleted a “welfare check” at ter at the drop of a hat terri- without the true nature of champion (division two), movies like “The Fifth Ele- ing his spouse Felisha his home located in Marina fying people on and off the cause on Thursday. “He and he played for New ment,” (President Lind- Forbes and son Thomas Del Rey. Cops showed up camera. Followed by a big was a gentle giant,” Cowan Orleans Breakers of the berg,1997), and “Zoot- Duane Lister III. Lister in the 4100 block area smile and laugh. Thank you said. “He had a smile as United States Football opia,” (voice of Finnick, went by many names, where Lister lived and for being a good dude at broad as you could imag- League. Marrying the pas- 2016). “Tiny,” “The Human found him unconscious in heart. I miss you already.” ine. He’s going to be sion for sport and acting, His talent knew no Wrecking Ball,” and his apartment. With current Lister’s manager, Cindy missed by so many. We’re Lister began to pursue the bounds as he performed in “Zeus,” but Dad and hus- information, Lister at age Cowan confirmed Lister all devastated.” acrobatic art of wrestling. music videos, commer- band will be the titles that 62 was pronounced dead at was displaying symptoms Lister was born as Lister proved to be agile cials, and video games. hold the most weight. Amber Rasberry Secures the Title of Senior Film Executive for Amazon Studios BY BETTI HALSELL worked with Director Lee Before making her secured the rights to the fresh talent pool of direc- worked with a plethora of Contributing Writer Daniels on the film, “The name known throughout awarded drama, “Pre- tors. According to their notable directing talent, United States vs. Billie Paramount, Rasberry cious.” Rasberry has done a biography, they stream in including Little X, Hype In the season of racial over 200 countries and ter- Williams, Dave Chappelle, equality and diversity in ritories. Amazon Studios and Sam Bayer. leadership, former devel- provides entertainment for Knowing the type of opment director, Amber thousands of homes. Their grit and tenacity it takes to Rasberry accepted the posi- categories range from remain present in the pro- tion of a senior film execu- trending pop culture to tra- duction industry, Rasberry tive at Amazon Studios. ditional drama, horror, and began to freelance as a With a long history in the action film production music video rep. According film production industry, lines. to reports from Hollywood Rasberry has a portfolio Maintaining the speed Black Film Festival, Ras- supporting the well- of Amazon Prime, theatri- berry moved on to assist deserved position as a sen- cal films are released early, Hype Williams, and worked ior film executive. exclusively for members to on videos for top artists In general terms, the enjoy. They became the such as Jay-Z, LL Cool J, responsibilities of senior first streaming service No Doubt, Jessica Simp- executives in the film awarded multiple Oscars son, Jennifer Lopez, and industry include budget for Best Screenplay (win- countless more. Rasberry planning, scheduling, and ner, Kenneth Lonergan) and stepped into the film indus- production for series and Best Actor (winner, Casey try and became the produc- pilots. They work closely Affleck) in the production tion and development assis- with show producers and of “Manchester by the tant of Simmons-Lathan production managers. Ras- COURTESY OF AMAZON Sea.” Media Group. She was also berry will be in charge of Amber Rasberry Rasberry's work ethic able to work on impactful day-to-day production and has been described as “pio- films such as “Barbershop,” development of original Holiday,” looking to come widened her platform when multitude of work to neering innovation, with “Barbershop 2,” and “Roll movies and series for Ama- out next year. she headed Kevin Hart’s strengthen the representa- the entertainment history.” Bounce.” zon Studios. The report Rasberry was responsi- “Laugh Out Loud” project. tion of Black women in the As seen on her personal Landing a senior execu- states that she will work ble for bringing on Kenyan She assisted with the devel- film industry. As a produc- LinkedIn account, her most tive role at Amazon Studios with the following studio director, Wanuri Kahiu to opment of Hart’s full-ser- tion executive, Rasberry prominent assets include is a monumental stepping- leaders: Julie Rapaport and curate “On The Come Up,” vice production company gave strength to the casting trend forecasts, in-depth stone for Rasberry’s career. Matt Newman. based on the bestselling that highlights the culture of the hit movie, “For Col- knowledge of the film During this time of transi- Before her new role at novel by noted Author of comedy. ored Girls,” delivering A- industry, and licensing and tion, Amazon Studios is in Amazon Studios, Rasberry Angie Thomas. Other films Rasberry held the title list talent like Kerry Wash- negotiation. Looking at her alignment with the world’s held numerous leading Rasberry had her hand in of director of development ington and Janet Jackson to background, Rasberry grad- awakening to culturally- titles for some of the top includes “Bounce,” starring at Tyler Perry’s 34th St be in the film. uated from University of diverse leadership. Through film powerhouses. She has Nickelodeon sensation Jojo Films. It’s a sister produc- Amazon Studios is a Southern California (USC) the history of recent films, served as the vice president Siwa, and “Daring to Live,” tion company under Tyler central hub for creative and started her career in the Rasberry has shown her of development for Para- derived from the book by Perry Studios. She made archives. Original dramas commercial and music ability to create historical mount Players. Rasberry Sheri Hunter. her mark there after she and movies come from a video industry. She has moments in the industry. Award Winning Producer/Director Debbie Allen and Dr. Guy Fisher ‘The Real Godfather of Harlem’ Bring His Life Story to Screen in 2021-2022 SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL Allen took a real interest in Miss Allen has long film productions. Remem- his novel “VICIOUS CIR- believed that his true story bered as Lydia Grant Dr. Guy Fisher is CLE,” and helped him start is as gritty, and dynam- (Dance Teacher) in the known as “The real Godfa- ic…as “American Gang- musical drama TV series ther of Harlem,” and is the ster,” “The Godfather of "Fame" she received a former owner the world- Harlem” and “New Jack Golden Globe Award and famous Apollo Theater. City” combined could two Emmy Awards Out- Fisher became respected as become a symbol of possi- standing Choreography and the Robin-Hood for the bility and change. was a 4-timeEmmy Award people was released Octo- Dr. Fisher says “The nominee for Outstanding ber 28 from Yazoo Missis- one thing that took hold of Lead Actress in a Drama sippi Federal Prison after me, and freed me from Series. As a serving 38 years for being hatred, was when I started Producer/Director her cred- involved in the heroin writing. I have known Deb- its include “A Different enterprise with the infa- bie Allen Nixon for almost World,” “Amistad,” “The mous drug lord Nicky 35 years and I have been Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” COURTESY PHOTO Barnes' The Council. writing manuscripts and Debbie Allen “That's So Raven,” “How Nicky betrayed him and true stories but I wanted to to Get Away with Murder,” Guy was sent to prison for start writing a screenplay have published books and get lost every day in the “Empire” and “Scandal” life. and asked her to send me a screenplays.” criminal justice system is among many others. While in prison Guy few samples. Shortly there- Ms. Allen says "Guy what interests me." In 2001, Allen opened earned a Master's Degree after, I received approval to has chosen education and Debbie Allen is current- The Debbie Allen Dance COURTESY PHOTO and PHD. in Sociology. Dr. Guy Fisher open a Book and Screen- creativity over hate. The ly serving as executive pro- Academy (DADA) where After being introduced by play writing Class while in fact that Dr. Fisher can be a ducer/director for "Grey's she currently teaches Gene Anthony Ray a writing program for a prison. Because of Debbie real architect of change for Anatomy" and has directed young dancers. (Fame/Leroy) Debbie class of his fellow inmates. Allen more than 100 men so many young men who more than 50 television and D-4 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 Words of the Week - Stuff That’s Driving Us Crazy

BY REV.DR.KELVIN knew to be serious, he fit for the office of presi- CALLOWAY down played not to be as dent. Pastor, Bethel AME – L.A. serious as it was - primarily That appears to be the the COVID-19 virus - has sentiment of the nation Scripture: Mark driven us crazy. Holding with more the 77 million super spreader events at the Americans who cast their 5:1-11 White House and rallies in vote for Joe Biden to be the states where the virus is next President. The nation It has been said that if surging with no social dis- is casting Donald J. Trump you don’t have a sense of tancing or face coverings out. humor, then you don’t have has been driving us crazy. As Jesus did in this text, any sense at all. Laughter, In the text, Jesus recog- we must cast out his narcis- according to the wisdom nized that this man had sist “stuff” that has been writer in Proverbs 17:22, is some “stuff.” And in Verse driving us crazy to a place good medicine for the soul. 8, Jesus speaks not so much where it can never affect One of my favorite to the man, but He speaks our national sanity again. comedians was George to the unclean spirits in the We must cast it out to a Carlin. Carlin was born man. Jesus speaks to the place where racism, homo- May 12, 1937, in New York man’s “stuff” – “come out phobia, xenophobia, and died June 22, 2008, at of the man you unclean misogyny, and lying are no the age of 71 in Santa Mon- spirit (v.8).” longer tolerated as norma- ica, CA. He was widely Then Jesus named the tive. regarded as one of the most man’s “stuff.” In Verse 9, We must cast it out to a important and influential Jesus ask the unclean spir- place where the rule of law stand-up comedians of our its what was their name? In is applicable to everybody time. One newspaper called the second part of that and not even the president him “the dean of counter- verse, the unclean spirits is above it. We must cast it cultural comedians.” He said that their name was out to a place where every was second on Comedy Legion for they were many vote cast is a vote counted Central’s list of 100 great- (v.9b). and no vote is suppressed. est stand-up comedians. After naming the man’s We must cast it out to a While he was a good “stuff,” Jesus drove the place where civility, and comedian with great cri- “stuff” out of the man. In truth telling, and facts, and tique of the social, politi- Verse 10, the unclean spir- data, and science, and cal, and economic realities its asked Jesus not to send national intelligence are of his times, perhaps his them out of the country. valued and inform national most memorable comedic COURTESY PHOTO They saw a herd of swine, decision-making. routine was performed in Rev. Dr. Kelvin Calloway Verse 11 says, on the Then will we be found 1986 for the HBO special, mountain and asked Jesus clothed and in our right “Comic Relief.” In his clas- stuff, but his stuff was no ters (vv.3b-4). His stuff had last four years. to let them go into the mind. Then will our ances- sic routine about the “stuff” laughing matter. Verse 1 him crying and cutting His disrespect for the swine. But Verse 12 says tors rejoice and be glad in our lives, Carlin said that says that when Jesus had himself with stones (v.5). rule of law has been driv- that when the man’s “stuff” knowing that their living our houses are only places come to the country of the This appears to have ing us crazy. From wel- became the swine’s “stuff,” was not in vain. Then will for our “stuff.” Gadarenes immediately been the sentiment of our coming foreign interfer- they violently ran down the the fore parents of our Carlin made us laugh at after he got off the ship, he nation for the last four ence with our elections, to mountain into the sea and nation shout for joy know- our desire to own, collect, was met by a man who had years. The stuff of our Pres- using the office of presi- were choked or drowned in ing that we are becoming a and hoard “stuff.” When some “stuff.” Verse 2 says ident, Donald J. Trump, has dent for personal financial the sea (v.13). perfect union. Then will all our houses become too that the man had some been driving us crazy. gain, to frivolous lawsuits After 18 interviews heaven rejoice because the small to house our stuff, unclean spirits. He had Whenever we thought it one after another to with President Trump, Bob soul of our nation has been Carlin said, we go buy big- some stuff in his life that couldn’t get any worse, it advance his political agen- Woodward drew two con- restored. ger houses, or rent space, to was driving him crazy. did. The disinformation da, his disrespect for the clusions in his book, Let us once and for all store our “stuff.” An entire His stuff had him living and habitual lying about rule of law has been driv- “Rage.” The first was that rid ourselves of the “stuff” business Carlin said has in a graveyard among the anything - you name it, he ing us crazy. Trump had lost his way, not that has been driving us been created just to store tombs (v.3a). His stuff had lied about it. He is on Not only that, but his only as president, but also crazy. In the name of the our “stuff.” often caused him to be record having lied more deception has been driving as a human being and the Father, and the Son, and the The man in this text had bound with chains and fet- than 20,000 times over the us crazy. The things that he second was that he was not Holy Ghost. Amen!