VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO. 51, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years Years, The Voice The Voiceof Our of CommunityOur Community Speaking Speaking for forItself Itself.” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019

Seeing a Black Santa at the local mall has become tradition.

The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. A 2017 photo of the late Langston Patterson, who played Santa for over a decade at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER/L.A. SENTINEL By Dr. Maulana Karenga and cultures, and the shared and every living thing, the Creator of Kwanzaa good that comes from these good of freedom, peace, By Brian W. Carter boots. The Baldwin Hills and is presence throughout justice, love and on the Contributing Writer In 2016, Mall of Ameri- Crenshaw Plaza (BHC) Kwanzaa is a season of the world. Indeed, the cen- abundant good of the earth ca’s first Black Santa Claus has a long legacy of hav- celebrating, embracing and tral message and meaning of and all in it. It seems that around this broke the 24-year history ing Black Santas during sharing good. And it comes Kwanzaa, rooted in ancient A pan-African holiday time of year, Santa’s skin of the mall having a Black the holidays. In the past bringing with it drumming, African first fruit celebra- which celebrates the good color isn’t important. man assume the role of jol- decade, two men with big dances, stories, perfor- tions, revolved around cul- of family, community and The only colors any ly, ole St. Nick. His appear- hearts have taken on that mances and songs of cel- tivating and sharing good culture, Kwanzaa sees the child cares about is the red ance went viral online, and role: Langston Patterson ebration of African people, in the world. It is about the and white suit, accented the story was picked up by and David Hendrix. their families, communities sharing of the good of life {See KWANZAA A-8} with a big black belt and media outlets worldwide. {See SANTA A-8} Former LAPD Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger Dies

By City neWs serviCe By staCy M. BroWn Funeral services were NNPA Newswire Senior pending for Earl Paysinger, Correspondent the former first assistant chief of the Los Angeles Shortly after the House Police Department, and Judiciary Committee later vice president of civic voted along party lines to engagement at USC, who impeach President Donald died at the age of 64. Trump on Friday, Decem- Paysinger died Monday ber 13, members of the COURTESY PHOTO surrounded by family and Congressional Black Cau- The FUTURE Act, which stands for Fostering Under- friends, according to the cus (CBC) held a confer- graduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education, LAPD. ence call with publishers unanimously passed the Senate. (PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA) The 41-year LAPD vet- of the National Newspa- eran had battled cancer and USC PHOTO per Publishers Association other pressing issues. Act, legislation that pro- died at a hospital, LAPD “Earl Paysinger’s passion for the LAPD was only out- (NNPA), the trade associ- The call included CBC vides needed funding to Cmdr. Al Labrada told the weighed by his love for his family,” the department said ation of Black Press pub- Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Historically Black Col- Los Angeles Times. in a press release announcing his passing. lications from around the and Reps. Sheila Jackson leges and Universities ``Tonight we lost a country. Lee (D-Texas), Val Demings (HBCUs) and other edu- champion,’’ LAPD Chief work ethic who knew cops faith and convictions. While CBC members (D-Fla.), Alma Adams (D- cational institutions. Michel Moore tweeted count. Who cared deeply for ``Rest in peace my addressed the impeach- North Carolina), and Bobby “Historically Black Monday evening. ``ECP our communities’ youth. A brother.’’ ment proceedings, the call Scott (D-Virginia). Colleges and Universi- will always be three letters professional I respected for was a reminder that Con- The members discussed ties, Tribally Controlled for a man with a tireless his dedication to his family, {See LAPD A-10} gress continues to work on the passage of the FUTURE {See HBCU A-8}

By sentinel neWs Wire LAAAWPAC hold Inaugural Awards Gala. Honors 8 with ‘Black Excellence’ award. Helping Black women getting elected in Califor- nia is no easy task. But for almost 30 years, the Los Angeles African American Women’s Political Action Committee has been qui-

(L-R) Tiffany Mayberry; Ingrid Archie (accepting award for honoree Susan Burton) Areva Martin,Esq.; Melina Abdullah, PHD; Pamela Bakewell; Patricia “Patt”Sanders; Heather Hutt.PHOTO BY IAN FOXX

etly, diligently and boldly prestigious Inaugural tie formal affair, the event PHOTO BY SAYBIN ROBERSON/L.A, SENTINEL doing just that. Awards Gala honoring also saw eight Black wom- (L to R) Calif. State Senator Steven Bradford, Los An- On Thu., Dec. 12, the “Black Excellence” at The en recognized for their geles County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Debra Du- 28-year-old organization Grand in Long Beach in outstanding work over the ardo, Assemblymember Reginald Bryon Jones-Sawyer, www.lasentinel.net known for supporting Black front of a standing-room- past year and their careers. Sr. and Los Angeles Unified School District Superinten- women in politics held it’s only audience. A black- {See LAAAWPAC A-10} dent, Austin Beutner. {See FULL STORY A-4}

E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 Mark Ridley-Thomas Formally Kicks Off City Council Campaign SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE

Firefighters and carpen- ters, members of the faith community and the arts com- munity, local neighborhood activists and elected officials from throughout the region, and volunteers from every walk of life turned out Satur- day, December 14, for Mark Ridley-Thomas’ official City COURTESY PHOTO Council campaign kickoff. The mood was festive at record on homelesness is the event, noting that the campaign headquarters on well known, workers Supervisor received the L.A. Crenshaw Blvd. Earle’s Grill throughout the city and coun- County Democratic Party fed more than 200 people, ty have benefited from his endorsement last week with a and Lula Washington leadership on labor issues. unanimous vote of the Cen- dancers and drummers “It’s not just firefighters tral Committee members. opened the program with a who support MRT,” Esco- “Hey, I’m still a young celebratory performance. bar said. “It’s all of the Democrat!” MRT declared, Asked why they support- working men and women taking the stage. ed MRT, a recurring theme of this city. The L.A. Coun- Then he noted that he is from those who came out ty Fed supports him, and frequently asked why, after was the absolute necessity of thousands of workers who serving in his current posi- having an experienced leader count on labor unions to tion on the Board of Super- represent the 10th District. ensure they are paid fairly, visors, is he running for The serious issues facing work in safe conditions and City Council. both the district and the city are treated with dignity, “You know why? as a whole -- homelessness support him too.” Because I love this work.” and affordable housing, eco- Pastor Xavier Thomp- Recent polls show that nomic development and son, senior pastor of the Angelenos are virtually environmental sustainability Southern Missionary Baptist unanimous in ranking -- should be addressed by Church, told the crowd that homelessness as the number someone with a proven track MRT is the epitome of a ser- one issue in the city, and record. vant-leader. MRT said that would be his Elise Buik, CEO of the “This is a man who is primary focus. United Way of Greater Los tried and tested,” Thompson “This is the moral crisis Angeles, reminded the crowd said. “He doesn’t just talk the of our time, and we cannot of MRT’s experience and talk, he walks the walk.” allow this to become our leadership tackling home- Every community in Los new normal,” he said. “But lessess. Angeles shares similar strug- working together, we can -- TOGETHER Under his leadership, gles, said Nayon Kang of the we absolutely can change 36,000 formerly homeless Koreatown Youth and Com- the conditions in the 10th people have homes, Buik munity Center, and MRT’s District and across our city. told listeners. support has been crucial to Adding that he was tak- WE ARE A “Who else can point to their work. ing nothing for granted in the affordable housing and “One of the things that the campaign, MRT supportive housing they’ve really stand out to me about wrapped up by again thank- built?” she asked. “Who else him is his concern for the ing supporters. CALIFORNIA can point to the thousands of most vulnerable people Drummers from the people they have brought among us,” she said. “KYCC Hwarang Youth Foundation indoors? Who else has col- does a lot of work on sup- closed out the program. RESOURCE laborated nonprofits, with portive housing for homeless Then MRT headed out with private developers, with the people, and this is an area in the crowd to walk a city, county and state to make which he’s been a huge precinct, knock on doors, With a dedicated workforce that reflects progress where none had champion. Huge.” listen to residents’ concerns, been made?” Marcos Sanchez and and remind them to vote. California’s local communities, California Freddy Escobar of the Stephanie Uy, president and For more information: United Firefighters of Los vice president of administra- Lisa Richardson, lisa@ Resources Corporation (CRC), the state’s Angeles, Local 112, added tion of the Los Angeles riseprfirm.com, Tel: (323) that while the Supervisor’s Young Democrats, emceed 441-2421. largest independent oil and natural gas producer, is a strong champion of diversity and Pasadena Councilman John Kennedy is committed to providing high-paying, high- brings Christmas Joy to District 3 SENTINEL STAFF REPORT quality jobs that provide economic mobility. Christmas came a little early in Pasadena. A com- munity holiday celebration We are proud to partner with The LAGRANT hosted by Pasadena Coun- cilman John J Kennedy, was Foundation (TLF), a nonprofi t organization an overwhelming success bringing holiday cheer to that provides scholarships, career and children and needy families throughout Pasadena. professional development workshops, Kennedy’s Annual Christmas event featured a internships, entry-level jobs, and mentors visit from Santa Clause who provided each and to qualified ethnic minority students every boy or girl a gift. Food was also plentiful pursuing careers in advertising, marketing with food brought in from a variety of local restaurants or public relations. TLF and CRC created an including El Portal Restau- rant & La Sasssier Catering internship program to provide exceptional from Los Angeles. The event also features students with hands-on communications visits from Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek, Congress- experience while exposing them to the woman Judy Chu, Pasadena Police Chief John Perez & technology and exploration behind Fire Captain Bertral Wash- ington. One of the biggest California’s energy. highlights of the day was when local residents got to meet and interact with this year’s Tournament of Roses On behalf of CRC and TLF, Royal Court. “We are truly Blessed we wish you a joyous holiday season and have so much to be thankful for, living in this year to give back to the city and prosperous new year! wonderful city (Pasadena). and community we all care This is just a way for me and so deeply about,” states many of the local businesses Councilman John J who support this event every Kennedy- District 3.

Learn more at crc.com and lagrantfoundation.org A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

MENTAL HEALTH CARE CAN’T WAIT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

At Kaiser Permanente, we are thankful for therapists among the best compensated our mental health professionals and we in California. We believe the remaining value the essential care they provide to our issues in bargaining are resolvable, and we members every day. are committed to working with our mental health care teams to address their concerns We have been jointly working with an and together develop a new model of care external mediator for the past year to help for patients. us reach a collective bargaining agreement with the National Union of Healthcare Meeting the increased demand for mental Workers, the union representing our mental health services is a national challenge all health care professionals. health care providers face, not just Kaiser Permanente. Unfortunately, the union’s leadership rejected the mediator’s proposed We are on a mission to provide the best compromise and is instead calling for mental health care in the nation and we’re therapists to strike during the holiday taking important steps to address the mental season — a time when rates of depression health care crisis. can spike and patients count on their caregivers to be there. A key part of our contract negotiations has been working with our therapists to Despite the union’s decision to strike, it is address this increase in demand among our important our members know that all our members – something that cannot be met hospitals and medical offices will remain open. just by hiring more therapists. In addition to proposing meaningful staffing, scheduling, Our commitment to patients comes first. and compensation improvements, we have Anyone in need of urgent mental health offered our commitment to collaborating or other care will receive the services with our therapists to redesign the mental they require, although some non-urgent health model of care — an effort that our appointments are being rescheduled. We therapists have supported and expressed a apologize for any inconvenience caused by strong desire to undertake together. this unnecessary strike. We are asking our therapists to reject the A strike does nothing to improve the care call for a strike and be there for our patients our patients receive, nor does it help us this holiday season. achieve a mutually beneficial contract. Our proposal to the union would keep our

KAISER PERMANENTE’S MENTAL HEALTH CARE AT WORK:

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BUILDING THE STAFFING FACILITIES PIPELINE Hired nearly Spending more than Investing $700 million to expand 500 new $40 million and update our mental to develop our therapists health care offices with talent and help more in California this year. the goal of increasing people enter mental care, accessibility, health professions. convenience, comfort, and privacy.

For more information, visit kp.org/NUHW. A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019

youth all have the inherent promise that their future is promise” due to the joy ability to succeed,” Jones- as great and as promising as brought to his being when Sawyer continued. they want it to be, and most he hears the word “prom- “10 years from now, I importantly as we know it’s ise.” He expressed why can look at the rate of peo- possible of being.” the bill is so important, ple who go to prison that is Superintendent Beutner “for all intensive purpos- cut in half because of the also shared a word with the es, No Child Left Behind efforts we are doing today.” crowd, “We made progress is dead,” he says. “This Along with Jones-Saw- at our schools over the last day is a big deal because yer, the bill’s co-author, decade, but we have a long this law brings the fo- Senator Steven Bradford way to go before every stu- cus back where it should was in attendance and dent has the support they be, on the students, on LAUSD Superintendent need. All of us here today the kids who need us so Austin Beutner. Bill spon- have to recommit ourselves much.” sors, including Superinten- to making sure to do the Students also joined dent Dr. Debra Duardo of work to make that happen.” in the celebration with the Los Angeles County Of- “The conversation of speeches and support of fice of Education, Superin- ‘at-promise’ will remind one another during the PHOTO BY SAYBIN ROBERSON tendent Dr. Linda Dawon of us of all the work we need celebration. Assemblymember Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer addressing the crowd, with his SIATech, and advocate Lar- to do to help prepare every “As a student, I be- main supporters (L- to -R) Dr. Debra Duardo, Senator Steven Bradford, Austin Beutner ry Bell, founder of Multi- child to succeed in college, lieve this will inspire kids and Dr. Linda Dawson behind him. Cultural America. career and life.” and motivate them to try “It used to bother me Dr. Duardo used her their best and reach new By SayBin RoBeRSon “For years we have nia is finally shifting away that the only time you heard own testimony to push the heights,” one student Contributing Writer heard from researchers from a biased base mindset the term ‘at-risk’ was if you importance of this bill, shar- shared. these negative labels can Assemblymember lead to stigma and expec- Reginald Bryon Jones- tations to fail that are then Sawyer, Sr. held a press put upon our students,” conference at Thomas Alva Jones-Sawyer opened. “As Edison Middle School in we all know, words do mat- South Los Angeles where ter.” he announced the signing “The signing of AB of the Assembly Bill 413 413 has been the result of Bill changing the label “at- years of hard work from risk youth” to “at-promise advocates and educators. youth.” Our children are our future, Monday, December 16, and as lawmakers, we have Jones-Sawyer gathered stu- the responsibility to protect dents to celebrate the bill them by breaking down that will change how stu- barriers that can be detri- dents are seen in society. mental to their success.” With “at-promise” students The signing of the bill will now be addressed with will change the language PHOTO BY SAYBIN ROBERSON a positivity that is welcom- used in both California’s All smiles as Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer closes out the celebration AB 413 Bill ing, removing the biased penal and education code, mentality “at-risk” pro- effective January 1, 2020. of ‘at-risk’ and now rec- were talking about poor or ing that the label of being a Another stated, “I’m motes. “I’m proud that Califor- ognizing that ‘at-promise’ you’re a minority,” Sena- college dropout has trav- really grateful for every- tor Bradford said. “‘At- eled with her her entire life thing that they’ve done promise’ is a great way to regardless of her successes. and I believe changing identify the young folks re- “We want to make sure all ‘at-risk’ to ‘at-promise’ gardless of where you come children don’t have to deal will lead to a better fu- from because we all have with that.” ture, not just for us, but problems.” Larry Bell, who says for everyone.” “We have to be here to he coined the term “at-

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(L-R) Co-owners, Greg Dulan and Kim Prince combine over 127 years family restau- HD Sports Wear rant business to bring Hotville Chicken to the Crenshaw-Baldwin Hills Mall. HD Sports Wear offers a wide selection of fitted hats, By e. MeSiyah McGinniS comes from a lineage of Angeles City Council for sportswear and accessories, as well as skateboards and Staff Writer restaurateurs, has partnered their accomplishment and parts. They make it their goal to keep prices low and with Greg Dulan, owner of for improving the Cren- quality high. Hundreds of hungry Dulan’s Soul Food Kitch- shaw community through South L.A. eaters crammed en. According to them, their business. 4320 Crenshaw Bl into Nashville’s legend- between the two of them, Los Angeles, CA 90008 ary Hotville Chicken, at their families have been in Hotville Chicken’s 323.290.3800 the grand opening of their the restaurant business for hours are Tuesday through new West Coast location in over 127 years. Dulan’s Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9 the Creshaw Baldwin Hills father, Adolf Dulan, started p.m., and Friday and Sun- Mall, on Tuesday, Decem- his first restaurant by con- day from 11 a.m. until 10 ber 17. verting an Orange Julius p.m. To learn more about For years, the restaurant into Hamburger City in Hotville Chicken or check has been the rave of Nash- 1975. Prince says her fam- out the menu, visit https:// ville, Tennessee. Chef/co- ily started their first restau- www.hotvillechicken.com// owner, Kim Prince, who rant in 1936. A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5

Cr well {continued from Pg. A-6} A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

Each year, Kwanzaa was conceived and de- ness, togetherness and tion and depletion of the provides us with a spe- veloped in the Black oneness in the world and shared resources of the pensable foundation of cial and unique time to Freedom Movement a constant concern, work earth and the monopoly confident, righteous and see and celebrate our- and was understood as and struggle for common of wealth for the few at rewarding belief, calling selves as African people part and parcel of that good and the well-being the expense of the shared on us “to believe with all in beautiful, uplifting two-fold struggle to be of the world and all in it. good of society and the our heart in our people, and liberating ways. But ourselves and free our- The principle of Ku- world that belong to all our parents, our leaders, it also offers us a set selves. It was a struggle jichagulia (Self-Deter- in common. our teachers and the righ- of principles which, if to be Black, to be Afri- mination) asks and urges The principle of Nia teousness and victory of practiced throughout the can and to be free from us “to define ourselves, (Purpose) asks and urges our struggle.” Indeed, year, ensure that Kwan- domination, deprivation name ourselves, create us “to make our collec- there is no real, relevant zaa and the Nguzo Saba, and degradation and for ourselves and speak tive vocation the build- or righteous moving the Seven Principles, are to be free to live good, for ourselves” and to re- ing and developing of forward without faith in not only subjects and meaningful lives, bring DR. MAULANA KARENGA spect the right of other our community in order our people. For parents, references for a season, good in the world and peoples to do the same. to restore our people to leaders, teachers and all but also a lived and liv- come into the fullness of and wage our struggles It is a claim and com- their traditional great- others who are beautiful, ing tradition. Indeed, ourselves. to bring forth the best of mitment to freedom in ness.” It is a call to great- good and essential to our making Kwanzaa and Kwanzaa, then, is a ourselves and to bring its fullest and varied ness based in moral con- lives are composite parts the Nguzo Saba what time of serious and sus- and sustain good in the forms in dignity-affirm- ceptions of ourselves, and representatives of Seba Malcolm called “a tained remembrance, world. ing, life-enhancing and our needs and aspira- our people. It is faith in living reality” is made reflection and recommit- This requires em- world-preserving ways. tions, and our obligation our people and service more compelling by ment. And thus, it calls bracing the principles of It is about appreciating to place our knowledge, to them that grounds our their origins in a history on us to sit down and Kwanzaa as a continu- and speaking our spe- resources and righteous lives, gives meaning to and culture of righteous to meditate deeply on ous and daily practice, to cial cultural truth to the and relentless efforts in our work and victorious and relentless struggle the awesome meaning use and embrace them as world and bringing forth the service of our people, movement to our strug- by our people to bring and responsibility of be- moral imperatives, obli- our own unique contri- the shared interest of gle. And we must believe and sustain good in the ing African in our com- gations born of our his- bution to initiating a new humanity and the well- in the righteousness and world. munity, society and the tory, our struggle and an history of humankind, as being of the world. victory of our people, Kwanzaa’s origins world. And it requires active concern about the Frantz Fanon challenged Kuumba (Creativity) regardless of delays and are both ancient and us to remember as Mary current conditions of our us. calls on us “to do always disappointments, set- modern and both sources McLeod Bethune taught lives, and the forging of Ujima (Collective as much as we can in the backs, desertions and de- serve to urge us to con- us that we are heirs and a new and expansive fu- Work and Responsibil- way we can, in order to fections for reasons and stantly strive and strug- custodians of a great leg- ture of maximum human ity) calls on us “to build leave our community excuses of endless kinds. gle to be ourselves and acy and we must bear the freedom and flourishing. and maintain our com- more beautiful and ben- For there is no substitute free ourselves, to live glory, beauty and bur- And as we embrace and munity together and to eficial than we inherited for freedom, no alterna- good lives and to bring den of that legacy with practice these principles, make our brothers’ and it.” And it reminds us tive to justice and no pos- forth the best of what it strength, dignity and de- we not only transform sisters’ problems our that we belong to con- sibilities for a good life means to be African and termination. the conditions of our problems and to solve centric circles of com- and future not forged in human as both a person- This year’s Kwanzaa lives as a people in lib- them together.” It is a munity, as members of righteous, relentless and al and social practice. theme is “Living Kwan- erating ways, we also call for the cooperative the global African com- victorious struggle. Heri Kwanzaa’s rootedness zaa and the Seven Prin- transform ourselves, ex- creation of the good munity, humanity and za Kwanzaa!!! (Happy in ancient African firstciples: An All-Seasons panding the human sense community, society and the world. Indeed, our Kwanzaa!!!) fruit or first harvest- Celebration cel and Practice and moral substance of world we all want and ancestors called us in ebrations offers a frame- of the Good.” Implicit in ourselves through dedi- must work and struggle Swahili, not only watu – Dr. Maulana Karen- work of activities that the theme is the question cation, discipline, sacri- for in varied and ulti- human beings, but also ga, Professor and Chair are not simply seasonal, of how we make Kwan- fice and achievement of mately victorious ways. walimwengu – world be- of Africana Studies, but are all-season prac- zaa more than an annual the Good. Ujamaa (Cooperative ings. And they taught us California State Uni- tices of building fam- celebration, a seasonal The principle of Economics) asks and urg- the Maatian ethical im- versity-Long Beach; ily and community, pre- and episodic engagement Umoja (Unity) asks and es us “to build and main- perative of serudj ta, to Executive Director, Afri- serving and expanding with our culture and the urges us to think rela- tain our stores, shops constantly repair, renew can American Cultural culture, and doing good beautiful, uplifting and tionally and act accord- and other businesses and and remake the world, Center (Us); Creator of in and for the world. For liberating sense of our- ingly “to strive for and to profit from them- to making it more beauti- Kwanzaa; and author of it is a people-focused, selves it gives us? But maintain unity in the gether.” It puts forth the ful and beneficial thanKwanzaa: A Celebration environmentally caring embedded in the theme family, community, na- foundational principles we inherited it, and leav- of Family, Community and morally concerned is the answer - it is by tion and race” and by and practices of shared ing it as a rich legacy for and Culture and Intro- holiday dedicated to holding fast to the spirit extension the whole work and shared wealth those who come after us. duction to Black Studies, cultivating, harvesting and principles of Kwan- world. For it teaches a in the world. And it op- Finally, Imani (Faith) 4th Edition, www.Maula- and sharing good in the zaa in the way we live deep sense of related- poses the plunder, pollu- reminds us of the indis- naKarenga.org. world. Also, Kwanzaa our lives, do our work CHARLENE CROWELL the Los AngeLes sentineL

DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Executive Publisher / CEO JENNIFER J. THOMAS Secretary DeVos offers missioners Rohit Chopra Cross and Twitter were Publisher partial forgiveness for de- and Rebecca Kelly Slaugh- falsely represented as part- KENNETH R. THOMAS frauded borrowers ter. ners that would fast track Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) “The deceptive claims employment opportunities RUTH WASHINGTON By Charlene Crowell set out in the Commission’s for Phoenix students. The Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) complaint are particularly effort was also launched at COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. The University of Phoe- galling to me because they a time when UOP’s enroll- Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) nix (UOP), one of the na- sold false hope – robbing ment waned over a four- PAMELA A. BAKEWELL tion’s largest for-profit consumers of their time year period. Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer colleges will pay a record and money for the prospect “In the years after the DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. $191 million settlement of a job that did not exist,” recession when good jobs Executive Editor / Chief of Staff to resolve charges stem- stated Commissioner Re- were scarce, this mes- BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL ming from a five-year- in becca Kelly Slaughter. “We sage held a lot of appeal Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of vestigation by the Federal know that many consumers for struggling Americans,” Directors (2004-2014) Trade Commission (FTC). Charlene Crowell are still victims of or vul- noted Commissioner Rohit BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor On December 10, Andrew nerable to the abuses per- Chopra. “But – as alleged Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising Smith, Director of FTC’s tections of military educa- petrated by unscrupulous in the complaint – it was ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer Bureau of Consumer Pro- tion benefits. for-profit schools.” false. No such partnerships Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution tection noted it was the The settlement also UOP’s “Let’s Get to existed…Today’s order re- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor largest settlement the Com- had unanimous support of Work” marketing cam- turns millions of dollars to Production Designer / Staff Writer mission has obtained in FTC’s Board of Commis- paign claimed nearly 2,000 students deceived by this BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer a case against a for-profitsioners, two of whom is- corporate partnerships that campaign.” Copy Editor school. sued separate statements did not exist. Firms such {See CROWELL A-13} ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer “Students making im- related to the accord: Com- as Staples, Microsoft, Red Copy Editor portant decisions about E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer their education need the Copy Editor facts, not fantasy job oppor- NIELE ANDERSON, Digital Editor tunities that do not exist,” CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising stated Smith. TAMARRA WILLIAMS, Classified Among the multiple n A r : charges filed against UOP AtionAL dvertising epresentAtive were deceptive lead gen- Amalgamated Publishers 45 W. 45th St. , New York, NY 10036 eration, false claims of af- (212) 869-5220 - and - 2400 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il 60616 filiation with government (312) 842-0200 or major employers, mis- Member: Audit Bureau of Circulation, City News Service, Associated representations about credit Press, California Newspaper Publishers Association, National Newspaper transfers and a lack of proof Publishers Association, National Newspapers Association. for the job and earnings HOW TO REACH US Main Number (323) 299-3800 touted by the university. FTC additionally noted that (ISSN 089-4340) is published weekly on Thursday for $60.00 per year, $40.00 for six months. Foreign countries $120.00 per year, $60.00 for six enforcement actions against months by Los Angeles Sentinel, Inc. 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008. Periodicals Postage Paid at Los Angeles, CA. Postmaster: bad actors in the for-profit Send address changes to Los Angeles Sentinel, 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., college sphere can also Los Angeles, CA 90008. The Los Angeles Sentinel is not responsible for any unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or related materials. prompt actions related to Copyright © 1998 Los Angeles Sentinel student debt cancellation, Entered as Second Class Matter March 2, 1947 at the Post Office of Los Angeles, end access to taxpayer- California Under the Act of MARCH 24, 1879 Established 1933. funded higher education programs, and specific- pro THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 OPINION LASENTINEL.NET A-7

• CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS • • PETE BUTTIGIEG • Happy Holidays from How We Can Attack Rep. Maxine Waters Systemic Racism Happy holidays to all of the families in the 43rd Earlier this year, I District and the entire toured Vector90, the late Greater Los Angeles com- Nipsey Hussle’s tech incu- munity! I am so grateful to bator in Crenshaw. I met a have spent this holiday sea- 14-year-old from Nobles- son sharing in the spirit of ville, Indiana, just a few giving with so many organ- hours south of my home- izations who are ensuring town of South Bend, who’s that our neighbors who are interested in coding. But he in need of support have an also told me about being enjoyable holiday season. called racist slurs at his Over the past few school—in 2019. weeks, I have joined with From South Central to Pete Buttigieg the City of Refuge Church, South Bend, whether it’s a Kinecta Federal Credit Black entrepreneur denied Union, the Los Angeles access to capital or Black Logan in June reminded us and Universities and other Reinvestment Foundation, woman whose report of how far we have to go. minority-serving institu- and the Hawthorne VFW pain is discounted at a hos- I’m proud of the work tions, recognizing the who provided record num- pital, we know we have not we’ve done in South Bend. extraordinary role that bers of warm meals and yet lived up to the promise But these are national chal- HBCUs play as engines of non-perishable food items of a fully equal society. In lenges, requiring national empowerment. for the homeless, families, 2017, the average per capita solutions. The inequities we With Black Californians seniors, and veterans who income was around face are the result of racist facing higher mortality are in need. $21,000 for Black Califor- policies put in place inten- rates for breast and lung It warmed my heart to nians, compared to a bit tionally--often within living cancer than any other race, work alongside hundreds more than $34,000 for memory--and we must be we’ll designate Health of volunteers from across Congresswoman Maxine Waters White Californians. Even equally intentional in Equity Zones to help com- our community to put as California has made addressing them. That’s munities target strategies smiles on the faces of chil- ries we made at a number of tions, end LGBTQ discrim- strides in combating mater- why I have put forward the for their communities and dren and their parents at the community-wide holiday ination, fight climate nal mortality, Black women Frederick Douglass Plan, as recruit more Black doctors, Rotary Club of Los Ange- celebrations in Watts, change, lower prescription are still three to four times ambitious as the Marshall nurses, and health profes- les’ Angel City Celebra- Westchester, Torrance, Los drug prices, and strengthen more likely to die from Plan that rebuilt Europe, to sionals. tion, the Inglewood Police Angeles, and Lawndale are Social Security, Medicare, pregnancy-related compli- tackle systemic racism in We’ll expand affordable Department’s 2019 Stuff simply unforgettable. This is Medicaid and other safety cations than White women. every aspect of American housing programs and the Police Trailer Christ- exactly what community is net programs that protect Sixty-five years after Earl life. deliver a 21st Century mas Toy Drive, and Stevie all about. our seniors, veterans, and Warren, a son of California, It’s a plan that recog- Homestead Act so that peo- Wonder's House Full of As this year comes to working families. Howev- declared separate but equal nizes that everything is con- ple living in historically Toys "Stuff A Bus” event, an end, I can’t tell you how er, there is still much work inherently unequal, a nected. That whenever we redlined communities can which was hosted by proud I am of all that we to be done. I remain ener- UCLA study has found sit down to talk about issues acquire properties and build KJLH. have accomplished. In Jan- gized for the fights ahead, schools becoming increas- like race and policing, we wealth instead of being I was so pleased to have uary, I became the first particularly as we work to ingly segregated across the must also talk about issues forced out by gentrification. joined the Watts/Century woman and the first pass a substantial infra- country. like economic empower- We’ll invest in rehabili- Latino Organization’s African American to Chair structure bill that creates As the mayor of a city ment. But we can’t mean- tation and re-entry, and do “Christmas in the Neigh- the House Financial Serv- jobs and supports urgently that is racially diverse and ingfully address economic everything in our power to borhood” event, where 500 ices Committee, and have needed repairs and largely low-income, I have empowerment without talk- ensure that police are pro- families received holiday already passed out of my improvements for local spent the past eight years ing about education. And fessional and accountable. food baskets with enough Committee a comprehen- highways, bridges, transit living and breathing the we can’t address education We will legalize marijuana supplies to last for two sive bill, H.R. 1856, the systems, and drinking successes and struggles of a without getting into the way and eliminate incarceration weeks. Just this past week- Ending Homelessness Act, water infrastructure in our community where far too neighborhoods are set up, for simple drug possession- end, I greatly enjoyed cele- which provides $13.2 bil- community and throughout many people live with the and the way that impacts -and with reforms like that brating with proud parents lion to end homelessness in the United States. consequences of racial homeownership, and we will cut mass incarcera- and grandparents at St. America and get our veter- I can’t thank you inequity. South Bend, like health, and even whose tion in half, with no Margaret's Center’s Christ- ans, seniors, and children enough for demonstrating all cities, has not solved voice is excluded at the bal- increase in crime, so that mas Program in Lennox as off the street. In addition, such compassion, joy, and poverty or racism. But lot box. So my vision is to California no longer locks well as the HeadsUp Youth over the past year, my unity during the holiday we’ve taken an unflinching tackle all of these chal- up the third-largest prison Foundation’s Jazz Sip and House colleagues and I season and throughout the look at our shortcomings-- lenges in a systemic way. population in the country. Sonder in Inglewood. have also passed nearly 400 entire year. I am so deeply even when the results have To close the wealth gap And we’ll build on The joy and laughter I bills that would raise the grateful to each of you for been unflattering. And and promote greater eco- reforms like the automatic shared with our seniors at federal minimum wage, your support. It is my sin- we’ve taken action. nomic security within the voter registration imple- the Pacific Rim Senior protect voting rights, cere prayer that you and With the support of Black community, our mented in California with a Apartment Building’sAnnu- strengthen Obamacare and your families will have a community leaders, we Douglass Plan will triple 21st Century Voting Rights al Holiday Event in Ingle- protections for Americans peaceful holiday season established a small business the number of entrepre- Act nationwide. wood, as well as the memo- with preexisting condi- and a prosperous New Year. accelerator in a predomi- neurs from underserved I want my future chil- nantly Black neighborhood areas within 10 years, cre- dren to live in a world and cut Black unemploy- ating over three million where your race has no • GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM • ment more than half. We’ve new jobs. Under my bearing on your health, or worked to keep young peo- administration, the federal your wealth, or your rela- ple out of the criminal jus- government will award 25 tionship with law enforce- tice system and instituted percent of federal contracts ment--a country defined not On the Record with new training and technolo- to minority- and women- by exclusion, but by gy, like body cameras, to owned firms. This proposal belonging. That is the help bridge the divide alone could invest more America I’m determined to between police and com- than $100 billion in com- bring about as president. Governor Newsom: One munities of color. Use of munities of color. Pete Buttigieg is the force incidents have My administration will Mayor of South Bend, Indi- dropped significantly, even dedicate $50 billion to His- ana and a Democratic can- Year of California for All as the tragic death of Eric torically Black Colleges didate for president.

There’s no state in expanded healthcare subsi- including funding the pre- solutions for their commu- and heartless cuts to the America quite like Califor- dies to middle-class Cali- positioning of emergency nities. We’re also striking social safety net that Wash- nia. In troubled times for fornians. We took on rising response teams in times of at the root causes of home- ington is offering. They the Nation, California is prescription drug costs by high-risk wildfire condi- lessness, including the deserve the thoughtful where the American seeking to establish the tions. We launched Listos unacceptable lack of hous- solutions that we are pursu- Dream is alive and well. nation’s largest single pur- California, a statewide net- ing construction and ing in California, in part- The most diverse state in chaser system for drugs. work of community organ- unscrupulous landlords nership with local govern- the world’s most diverse We helped put higher edu- izations that build disaster who price-gouge their ten- ments, the private sector, democracy, California is cation within reach of resiliency in vulnerable ants and unfairly evict and philanthropists big-hearted, thriving, more Californians by pro- communities. We also them. We negotiated and statewide. inclusive and bold. viding two free years of moved the state toward a signed the nation’s Make no mistake, we This year, we’ve been community college to first- safer, affordable and reli- strongest statewide renter have so much more work to working to build a Califor- time, full-time students able energy future by draft- protections and worked do. There are still too many nia for All. Governing by and negotiated tuition ing wildfire safety and with technology compa- Californians who do not get our values of growth and freezes at California’s uni- accountability measures nies to secure $4.5 billion to share in the prosperity inclusion, we have made versities. and working with the Leg- towards California’s hous- that they help to create. For principled yet practical We also put money islature to create a $21 bil- ing crisis. them, and their children – investments in our people back in the pockets of Cal- lion wildfire fund. We’re “all in” on tack- and California’s continued and our future. ifornia parents by doubling Finally, we’re working ling this crisis because it is leadership in the nation and Making sure that those Governor Gavin Newsom the state’s Earned Income nonstop to confront the a major quality of life issue the world – we must boldly investments are built to Tax Credit and adding a statewide crisis of home- not just for the person confront our remaining last, we have budgeted confront the state’s afford- $1,000 credit for families lessness, which impacts sleeping on a sidewalk, but challenges. These chal- responsibly for the years ability crisis. It is our with children under the age 130,000 Californians in for everyone in their com- lenges demand bold solu- ahead. Our balanced, on- state’s foundational eco- of six. We eased the finan- every corner of our state. munity. We recognize that tions, and above all, the time budget created the nomic challenge, which cial burden on parents by We’re pursuing solu- every homeless individual courage for a change. largest rainy day fund in threatens lives and threat- repealing the sales and use tions that work. We made a is someone’s child, parent, Fortunately, we have no state history and paid down ens futures. The things that tax on diapers. historic $2.75 billion or friend. Many times, they shortage of courage here in California’s wall of debt. make it possible to get Second, we are making investment — the most are our service members, California, a state of That budget addressed ahead – housing, health sure that California is California has ever spent who served honorably in dreamers and do-ers who the biggest challenges we care, saving for your kids’ ready for the next natural — on programs to fight our military and fell onto are not afraid to take risks face. Today, I will share college or your retirement disaster, and that commu- homelessness and build hard times after they got for what’s right. our work to tackle the high – are getting farther out of nities still recovering from more housing. That home. These individuals In the year ahead, we’ll cost of living in California, reach for Californians. catastrophic wildfires have amount included $650 mil- are often struggling with continue to work hard and prevent and prepare for When I took office last what they need to rebuild. lion in Emergency Home- mental illness or substance aim high on behalf of all emergencies, and combat January, I got to work to We invested $1 billion lessness Aid to cities and abuse. Californians, and everyone homelessness. make life more affordable to build disaster resiliency, counties so that they can They deserve better who looks to our state as a First, we’re working to for all. Together, we response and recovery – implement the best local than the reckless rhetoric beacon of hope. A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY, DECEMBER DECEMBER 19, 26, 2019 2013

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bringing of good in the to protect, preserve and care world tied to how we re- for the earth through which late to each other, how we the abundance is made pos- work with each other and sible; commemoration of how we struggle together the past in practice of the to create the good world we morality of remembrance all want and deserve to live of the ancestors, the way in. Created in 1966 by Dr. openers and world builders; Maulana Karenga, professor recommitment to our high- and chair of the Department est ideals, which reflect the of Africana Studies at Cal best of what it means to be State Long Beach and exec- African and human; and cel- utive director of the African ebration of the Good of and American Cultural Center in the world. (Us), Kwanzaa is celebrated In his book, Kwanzaa: by millions throughout the A Celebration of Fam- world African community ily, Community and Cul- Family at Kwanzaa Photo Credit: Us Kwanzaa Archives on every continent in the ture (Sankore Press), Dr. world. Karenga states that “There in its concern for values” 26-January 1), but all year reaffirms these values of in valuing and struggling Modelling ancient Af- is no way to understand and their role in bringing round. Those principles the candle lighting cere- to bring a shared good in rican first fruit harvestand appreciate the meaning and sustaining good in the are in Swahili and Eng- mony and in its call for acts the world that Dr. Karenga celebrations, Kwanzaa is and message of Kwanzaa world. lish: Umoja (Unity); Ku- of caring and loving kind- states that in its most essen- organized around five- withoutfun understanding and And central to Kwan- jichagulia (Self-Determi- ness, especially toward the tial meaning, “the celebra- damental activities: the in- appreciating its profound zaa’s commitment to nation); Ujima (Collective vulnerable. And even its tion of Kwanzaa is about gathering of the people to and pervasive concern with bringing and sustaining Work and Responsibility); primary colors speak to the embracing and practicing reinforce the bonds between values.” Moreover, he says, good in the world is prac- Ujamaa (Cooperative Eco- special value and valuing ethical principles and val- them; special reverence “in fact, Kwanzaa’s reason ticing its core values, the nomics); Nia (Purpose); of the people (Black), their ues, so that the goodness for Creator and creation in for existence, its length of Nguzo Saba, the Seven Kuumba (Creativity); and struggles (Red) and their of the world can be shared thanks and thoughtful com- seven days, its core focus on Principles, not only dur- Imani (Faith). future forged in struggle and enjoyed by us and ev- mitment and recommitment its foundation are all rooted ing Kwanzaa (December Kwanzaa lifts up and (Green). It is in this spirit eryone.”

Patterson had been San- up in L.A. and was a local graphs he took with youth late 80s and how he felt Santa {continued from Pg. A-1} ta Claus at BHC for over resident of the Crenshaw in the community. He about being Santa. a decade. He had become District. He worked as a loved being Santa Claus “I love it, I love it,” one of the most popular Af- computer programmer and and looked forward to tak- stated Hendrix. “It was rican American Santas and technician for two decades ing pictures with children. way out of my comfort a mainstay. and shared how became In 2018, Hendrix con- zone… [but] after about “I enjoy making them Santa Claus. tinued the tradition of the fifth kid came and got happy and giving them “They gave me the job Black Santa and making on my lap, well, the rest is hope, and then I’m giving in 2004,” stated Patterson. memories with children history. something back to the com- “I was sitting down here in who wanted a picture with “Eighteen years later, munity too,” said Patterson the [Baldwin Hills Cren- Santa through Cherry Hill I’m still doing it.” in a 2014 interview with the shaw Plaza]… and one of Programs. It’s that time of year L.A. Sentinel about being the associates asked me did Originally from Madi- again and Santa Claus is Santa for kids in the South I want a job playing Santa.” son, Wisconsin, Hendrix back at BHC this year, Los Angeles community. Patterson donned the had been playing Santa thanks again to Cherry {continued from Pg. A-6} “I’m having my own red suit, black boots and for 18 years but became Hills Programs—it’s not Wright Christmas—this is my red hat until he passed what he called a “traveling to late to get the kids Christmas.” away a couple of years ago. Santa.” In an interview, he Christmas list to Santa! David Hendrix as Santa Claus in the Baldwin Hills Cren- Patterson was born in He will be missed but lives shared he had been play- Merry Christmas and shaw Plaza in 2018. PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER/SENTINEL FILE PHOTO Houston, Texas, but grew forever in countless photo- ing Santa Claus since the Happy Holidays!

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Congresswoman Congressman Congresswoman Congresswoman Congresswoman Karen Bass, CBC Chair FILE PHOTOs Alma Adams Bobby Scott Sheila Jackson Lee Val Demings

Colleges or Universities, Hispanic-serving institu- duces FAFSA by 22 ques- rible when it comes to our ability would not remove but both were acquitted in and other Minority-Serving tions will get $100 million tions and allows the Internal issues. Trump, but impeachment the Senate. Institutions (MSIs) play a per year. Revenue Service to directly “When you think of the in the House was still nec- “We felt that it was significant role in -expand Also, predominately share applicants’ tax infor- dismantling of so much as essary. so important that we had ing access to higher educa- Black institutions will con- mation with the U.S. Depart- what we have fought for Andrew Johnson, to put the brakes on him tion for low-income students tinue to reap an annual pay- ment of Education. over these years, the idea Richard Nixon, and Bill interfering in the election, and students of color,” said ment of $15 million, and “The simplification in the that our people would Clinton are the only presi- that even if impeachment Scott, the Chair of the House Alaska Native and Native provision was to get infor- have to endure another dents in American history was not going to remove Committee on Education Hawaiian-serving institu- mation from the IRS to make term of this President is to have faced impeach- him successfully, it was and Labor. tions will receive $15 mil- the applications more accu- almost beyond our com- ment. Nixon resigned be- still critical that we did “Unfortunately, despite lion each year. Asian Ameri- rate,” Scott stated. “If you prehension.” fore the House could vote. this,” Jackson-Lee stated. their outsized role in serv- can and Native American can get the necessary infor- Jackson-Lee conceded Johnson and Clinton were ing our nation’s most un- Pacific Islander-serving- in mation from the IRS, there that the Senate in all prob- impeached in the House, derserved students, these stitutions and Native Amer- would be more accuracy.” schools have historically ican-serving nontribal insti- Meanwhile, Jackson-Lee PUBLIC NOTICE been under-resourced com- tutions each will continue to addressed the impeachment pared to other institutions receive $5 million annually. vote against Trump. of higher education,” Scott “HBCUs and MSIs “Abuse of power and ob- stated. provide pathways of op- struction of Congress,” she “The FUTURE Act won’t portunities for millions of said of the two articles of only guarantee at least $250 Americans who come from impeachment that the House million per year for HBCUs low-income families. As a Judiciary Committee voted PUBLIC NOTICE and MSIs; it will simplify the two-time graduate of North in favor of on Friday, De- THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Free Application for Student Carolina A&T State Univer- cember 13. ANNOUNCES THE AVALIABILITY OF THE ADMIINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR THE WAYMIRE DRUM VAPOR INTRUSION SITE Aid (FASFA) and makes it sity, and a retired professor “What the president was easier for students to access of 40 years at Bennett Col- essentially caught doing was In August of 2019, EPA was requested by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to conduct a removal action at the Waymire Drum Vapor Intrusion site student aid and repay their lege for Women, I as well as attempting to interfere in the (site) at 7702 Maie Ave in Los Angeles, California. The soil at the site is contaminated loans,” Scott continued. all the pupils that I had the 2020 election. So, in terms with the chemicals commonly used in industrial-cleaning processes: tetrachloroethene (PCE), trichloroethene (TCE) and vinyl chloride (VC). It is unclear how the soil became The FUTURE Act, which pleasure of teaching, are a of the significance of this for contaminated but, beginning in the 1920s the site was used as a drum-cleaning facility stands for Fostering Under- testament to the power of our community, the idea that and later as various auto body salvaging companies. These chemicals can migrate as a graduate Talent by Unlock- these schools which mold the president would cheat vapor from the soil into the indoor air of buildings, posing a threat to public health. This ing Resources for Educa- their students into the lead- on the election and attempt is known as “vapor intrusion.” In September 2019, EPA began installing vapor intrusion mitigation systems in affected residential and commercial buildings surrounding the tion, unanimously passed ers of tomorrow,” said Ad- to get himself re-elected, 7702 Maie Avenue property. the Senate. ams, the Chair of the House I think, would change our The Administrative Record contains all documents upon which EPA has based its The bill has been sent to Higher Education and Labor lives for generations,” Jack- decision to conduct a removal action at the site. Copies of the Administrative Record the president for his signa- subcommittee on Workforce son-Lee stated. are available at response.epa.gov/waymire and at the following location: ture. Protections She continued: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 Through the FUTURE “This agreement will se- “If you think about the Regional Records Center 75 Hawthorne St, Room 3110 Act, HBCUs will receive cure $255 million a year for fact that [re-election] would San Francisco, CA 94105 $85 million per year – these institutions to serve mean there will be one if (415) 947-8717 about $1 million per school. over eight million students not more appointments to Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. American Indian Tribally of color, preparing them for the Supreme Court. He has Questions and comments should be sent to: Olivia Trombadore Controlled Colleges and careers in our STEM profes- already appointed over 100 EPA On-Scene Coordinator Universities will receive sions,” Adams stated. judges, and I am sure 99 per- Email: [email protected] $30 million annually, while The legislation also re- cent of them would be hor- Phone: 415-243-7750 CNS-3320395# THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Black-Owned News Outlets Will Run Gov. Newsom’s Quarterly Column ‘On the Record’ BY CALIFORNIA BLACK Sacramento Observer, the be the most diverse state in interested in partnering - to dominated by high tech plat- MEDIA Inland Valley’s Black Voice the world’s most diverse bring our ‘California for forms, Governor Newsom is News and the San Francisco democracy,” said Governor All’ message to communi- sending an important signal Starting this month, over Sun Reporter - will publish Newsom. “All Californians ties across our state.” that government needs high a dozen California African in-print and online a quarter- deserve to know that their The column will be touch communicators American-owned-and-oper- ly column Gov. Gavin New- government is working for translated into six lan- embedded in and trusted by ated news outlets - including som writes to inform Califor- them. We look forward to guages and published by their local communities,” the Los Angles Sentinel, the nians about important policy collaborating with our over 50 ethnic media and said Regina Brown Wilson,

Oakland Post, the San Diego issues impacting them. media partners - and invit- other niche news services. executive director of Cali- FILE PHOTO Voice & Viewpoint, the “California is proud to ing others who might be “In this information era fornia Black Media. Gov. Gavin Newsom Life After Legislating: Gov. Appoints Longest-Serving Black Assembly Chief Clerk to New Job

BY CALIFORNIA BLACK cerns like campaign finance that role at any legislative earned his Juris Doctor from not require Senate confirma- MEDIA and conflicts of interest body in the United States. the University of California, tion and pays a $100 per Wilson, 65, who From 1992 to this year, Hastings College of the Law, diem. On Friday, Dec. 13, Gov. announced his retirement in the Berkeley native who was the deputy Chief of Staff “As African Americans, Newsom appointed E. Dot- September, was the longest- now lives in Sacramento, for former San Francisco it is critical to help others son Wilson to the state’s serving legislative clerk in served in the non-partisan mayor Willie Brown, Jr., grow professionally,” Wil- five-member Political Prac- California’s history (voted to role of the 80-member Cali- while Brown served as son told California Black tices Commission. The non- back-to-back two-year terms fornia Assembly. Speaker of the California Media when he retired. “Be FILE PHOTO partisan team oversees for 27 years) and the first Before that – from 1988 Assembly. an example. Provide lead- E. Dotson Wilson statewide governmental con- African American to serve in to 1991 - Wilson, who Wilson’s new job does ership. Share advice.” State Dropping $15M on Sickle Cell Care Helps Blacks, Others Living With Blood Disorder BY CALIFORNIA BLACK said Assembymember Mike Angeles; San Bernardino care that is highly specialized MEDIA Gipson (D-Carson) at the and Riverside; Alameda, and capable of meeting the opening ceremony of the Contra Costa and San Fran- unique needs of SCD suffer- In California, about 85 center named for the son of cisco; Sacramento and ers,” she wrote in a letter sup- percent of all people living Gil Smith, the founding Solano; Kern; Fresno and porting the state funding. with Sickle Cell Disease African American Mayor of Madera; and San Diego. Earlier this year, Gipson (SCD) are African Ameri- the city of Carson. The California has the high- introduced a bill in the can, according to the Sickle younger Smith died from est rates of emergency room Assembly, AB 1105, that Cell Disease Foundation of SCD complications in 1982 visits and hospitalizations of would have provided legis- California (SCDFC). at the age of 23. people living with SCD. The lature-approved funding for Nearly half of those “A $15 million invest- state also has a higher-than- the clinics and lowered med- patients live in the Los ment by the state of Califor- average number of persons ical costs for SCD patients. Angeles area. nia. That is no small order,” with SCD dying younger But that piece of legislation In his 2019-20 budget, Gipson continued. “Not just and at higher rates than died in the Assembly Appro- which the legislature WOMENHEALTH.GOV this center, but six others other places in the country. priations Committee in May. approved in June, Gov. Sickle cell disease is a serious health condition that runs in throughout the state of Cali- Alice Huffman, presi- "We are very grateful for Newsom allocated $15 mil- families and can shorten life. In the United States, it fornia. dent of the California- this critical funding that will lion to set up six new sickle affects more people who are Black or African-American The clinics will be locat- Hawaii conference of the finally help ensure that Cali- cell outpatient treatment than other racial or ethnic groups. Sickle cell disease, ed in census tracts of the NAACP said the governor’s fornians with Sickle Cell sometimes called sickle cell anemia, causes episodes or centers for adults around the state with the highest con- budget allocation is a “com- Disease can access the level crises of intense pain. It can also cause pregnancy prob- state that will be modeled lems and other serious health problems throughout life. centrations of people living mon sense investment.” of medical expertise needed after the Jeffrey Smith Sick- Treatment can lower the chance of complications and with SCD whose life “SCD patients are gener- to address the symptoms of le Cell clinic at the Martin lengthen life. expectancy is 30 years ally enrolled in Medi-Cal their disease so they can live Luther King Community shorter than the life managed care plans that are longer, more fulfilling and Hospital in southern Los the funding to staff up on tions experienced by expectancy of healthy peo- often strained in their ability productive lives," said Angeles County. The facili- SCD specialists as well as to patients of the debilitating ple without the disorder. to contract with appropriate Mary Brown, president and ty opened on Dec. 2. train clinicians to recognize genetic disorder. Those areas include Los preventive and team-based CEO of the SCDFC. The state will also use and treat SCD complica- “Healing is on the way,” Note to ‘No Party Preference Voters’: Act Now or Risk Not Voting Next Year President’ website, direct mailings to voters, and social media campaigns, elections officials are work- ing to educate and assist all eligible Californians,” Padil- la continued. “No Party Preference voters, in partic- ular, need to know their options for requesting a bal- lot with presidential candi- dates, if they so choose.” COURTESY PHOTO NPP voters who do not BY CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA form on time will make next respond to the postcard year’s voting process in Cal- they receive in the mail will Not a registered Democ- ifornia much easier for vot- be mailed a ballot without rat, or Independent or Repub- ers and elections officials. any presidential candidates lican? Or not affiliated with “The American Inde- listed. any other political party? pendent, Democratic, and To participate in the California’s Secretary of Libertarian parties are Green, Peace and Freedom, State,Alex Padilla, is encour- allowing No Party Prefer- or Republican parties' pres- aging “no party preference” ence voters to participate in idential primaries, NPP (NPP) voters to complete their March 3, 2020 presi- voters must first re-register presidential primary ballot dential primary elections,” with one of those parties of selection postcards county said a press release from their choice. elections offices across the Padilla’s office. For more information, state are mailing to them. “With the launch of a visit: HowToVoteForPresi- YOU CAN HELP He said returning the new ‘How to vote for U.S. dent.sos.ca.gov. PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WITH THESE New Blueprint for Treating Homeless, IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS Mentally Ill People in California? BY CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA tal illness. Under SB 1045, a California act that In March, San Francisco mayor, Lon- was signed into law in 2018, San Francisco, don Breed hired Anton Nigusse Bland, an Los Angeles and San Diego we’re approved CONTACT 811 before you dig to avoid African American medical doctor and for- to use conservatorship, described by the hitting a natural gas pipeline, and mer director of pyschiatric emergency publication California Healthline as “a con- services at the Zuckerberg San Francisco troversial practice that allows the city to LOOK, LISTEN OR SMELL General Hospital, to help solve the city’s take people with mental illness or substance to recognize a possible natural gas leak. problem of high numbers of homeless peo- abuse issues off the streets without their ple suffering from drug addiction and men- consent and put them into treatment.” “We have to be very thoughtful in the balance between autonomy and restoring a Learn how to stay safe at: person’s dignity and health,” said Bland. socalgas.com/besafe “It’s inhumane to allow someone to suffer on the streets with serious mental illness and substance abuse when there are alter- natives available to them. 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LAPD {continued from Pg. A-1} architect of the `Youth First’ was able to achieve dur- campaign which provided ing his career with the Los mentorship, resources, and Angeles Police Depart- Mayor Eric Garcetti Supervisor Janice Hahn re- opportunities to more than ment,’’ Beck said. ``He has echoed Moore’s senti- called Paysinger from her 10,000 youth in our city. He truly left his mark upon the ments, tweeting that Pay- time on the Los Angeles also revamped the LAPD LAPD, and we are all grate- singer ``embodied every- City Council. Cadet Leadership program ful.’’ thing a police officer should``I worked with Chief that promotes education, During his time with the be: a strong, humble, self- Paysinger... to reduce crime leadership, self-esteem, and LAPD, Paysinger focused less leader who always put in Watts and the Harbor a sense of well-being for on crime prevention and young people and the com- Area,’’ Hahn tweeted. ``He the youth in our communi- community engagement, munity first. dedicated his life to serving ties. Under his direction the according to LAPD spokes- ``My thoughts are with the communities he loved cadet program grew from man Tony Im. his loving family and all and he earned their respect fewer than 500 cadets in ``It is fitting that Pay- who loved and admired this every day. My prayers are the 2000s to nearly 1,500 singer is appointed to the (LAPD) giant,’’ the mayor with his wife and sons. May today.’’ position of vice president wrote. he Rest In Peace.’’ Paysinger retired from of civic engagement (for

City Attorney Mike Former Supervisor Zev LAPD PHOTO the LAPD in 2016, ``but USC), because that is exact- Feuer shared his thoughts Yaroslavsky tweeted his Earl Paysinger, who was a pillar of the LAPD be- service was still in his soul ly what he has demonstrat- on Twitter. memories of Paysinger. fore joining USC, died Monday at 64. as he joined the University ed throughout his career `Earl Paysinger was a ``Saddened to learn of Southern California in with LAPD,’’ Im said. ``His terrific public servant,’’of the passing of former A release from the nos for his ability to foster the role of vice president of leadership and sensibilities Feuer wrote. ``He dedicat- LAPD Asst. Chief Earl LAPD said Paysinger public trust,’’ according to civic engagement,’’ accord- will serve both the Univer- ed his life to public safety. I Paysinger,’’ Yaroslavsky ``dedicated his life to the LAPD. ``Community ing to the LAPD. sity of Southern California was honored that he served said. ``He was a true partner making Los Angeles the policing was in his DNA as In 2016, then-LAPD and the Los Angeles Police as a member of our Blue in making (Los Angeles) safest big city in America he championed youth pro- Chief Charlie Beck con- Department, as we con- Ribbon Panel on School a safer place through with his laser focus mis- grams, meaningful com- gratulated Paysinger on his tinue to partner to build a Safety. I was privileged to community policing and sion to reduce violence munity engagement and retirement and appointment stronger community where know him. He will be deep- respect for all our citizens. and victimization.’’ greater police account- at USC. people live, work, educate ly missed.’’ A class act with a great leg- ``But he will mostly be ability. Paysinger was par- ``I am very proud of the and thrive without the fear Los Angeles County acy. RIP.’’ remembered by Angele- ticularly proud to be the achievements Paysinger or incidence of crime.’’

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Celestine Palmer, LAAWPAC Founder; Jacqueline Hamilton, Esq (accepting award for honoree Congresswoman (L-R) Pamela Bakewell, COO of Bakewell Media and Karen Bass), Melina Abdullah PhD, Patricia Patt Sanders, Heather Hutt, Tiffany Mayberry, Ingrid Palmer, Jasmyne recipient of the Madam CJ Walker Business Award stands Cannick, Emcee PHOTO BY IAN FOXX with Ingrid Palmer, LAAAWPAC president PHOTO BY IAN FOXX

Inaugural Black Awards all of whose shoulders we The Mary McLeod Gala,” Hutt told the Senti- stand on.” Bethune Education Award nel. “Black girl magic was The 2019 Board of was bestowed to attorney in full force with so many LAAAWPAC includes and autism advocate Areva women that are continu- Founder Celestine Palmer, Martin for her advocacy ously working to further the President Ingrid Palmer, work around autism, the legacy that Black women Vice-President of Political underserved and chil- have maintained as the Action Nichelle Henderson, dren. Areva is the author backbone of civic engage- Recording Secretary Traci of an Amazon bestselling ment in the country.” Bivens-Davis, Treasurer book, “The Everyday Ad- Jasmyne Cannick, polit- Velma Carr Marshall, Par- vocate: Standing Up for ical advocate, longtime Los limentarian Gwen Cooley, Your Child with Autism Angeles Sentinel colum- Communications Officer and Other Special Needs.” nist and one of the nation’s Thela Thatch, Membership (Penguin 2010). After her leading voices in media on Officer Danette McBride, LAAAWPAC held it’s inaugural awards gala honoring “Black Excellence” at The son’s diagnosis with au- race, politics and social is- Resources Director Shan-

Grand in Long Beach. PHOTO BY IAN FOXX tism, she created Special sues served as the gala’s non Thomas-Allen, Hos- Needs Network, Inc., Cali- mistress of ceremonies. pital Chair Lena Brown, fornia’s premier autism Cannick used the mi- Interim Financial Secretary LAAAWPAC Board huge difference in our com- businesses, community advocacy organization. crophone throughout the Cine Ivery, Member-At- president Ingrid Palmer munity.” groups, non-profits andAreva has raised millions evening to highlight the Larges Joy Atkinson, Jac- used the occasion of the Burton asked one of the political leadership in of dollars for autism and many Black women in the quelynn Hawthorne, Hon. evening to remind people to many women whose lives the Los Angeles and Los disability-related causes. room—including herself— Gwen Moore (ret.t), Gail put their money where their she transformed to accept Angeles County commu- She has played a leader- who would be on the March Willis, and Jimmie Woods- passion, heart, and commit- her award in her place. nities. ship role in advocating 2019 Presidential Primary Gray. ment is. The Madam CJ Walker “I am honored and for state and federal laws ballot in Los Angeles Coun- “Women Thou Art “After Senator Kamala Business Award was given humbled to have been to eliminate disparities in ty running for seats ranging Loosed: On the 7th Day” Harris’ drop from the race to the Los Angeles Senti- chosen to receive the state funding for individu- from County Central Com- actor and son of hon- for President of the United nel’s own Pamela Bakewell. Madam CJ Walker als with disabilities. mittee to judge, district at- oree Patt Sanders, Shang States, let there be no other Bakewell is is the Executive Business Award from ‘‘Naming the awards torney, State Assembly and Abrams delivered his rendi- Black women who has to Vice President and Chief LAAAWPAC,” said presented at LAAAW- more. tion of the Black National drop out of an election due Operating Officer of Bakewell.the “Women are PAC’s gala after African LAAAWPAC is the first Anthem while Founding to a lack of money,” Palmer Bakewell Company, one of often taken for granted American female icons African American women’s Pastor of Word of Encour- told the crowd. “We have to the largest African Ameri- for our many gifts and was brilliant,” explained political action commit- agement Church and Pro- support Black women.” can commercial real estate often expected to do it Martin. “Not only did it tee formed in the state of gram Director of the Cecil The evening saw U.S. development companies in all, without much recog- make me and my fellow California. It was founded Murray Center for Commu- Congresswoman Karen the Western United States. nition. Your selection of honorees feel incredibly in 1991 to bring African nity Engagement at USC Bass--a longtime supporter The Bakewell Company is honorees was outstand- special, but it also provid- American women squarely Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard of LAAAWPAC--presented also the parent company of ing. I am especially hon- ed a much-needed history into the political arena to gave the invocation. Music with the Sojourner Truth Bakewell Media, owner of ored to have been among lesson to those who may support individuals and is- was provided by the Bits Award, and A New Way of the Los Angeles Sentinel such highly regarded not realize upon what giant sues that address the social, And Pieces. Life Reentry Project found- and the L.A. Watts Times women who make sig- shoulders they stand.” economic, and educational Attendees included er Susan Burton honored Newspapers and WBOK nificant contributions in Los Angeles County concerns of the African retired Congresswoman with the Harriet Tubman Radio Station in New Or- their respective fields.Democratic Party Vice- American community. Diane E. Watson, Long Award. leans, LA. As chief oper- Thank you LAAAWPAC Chair and longtime voter “Excellence is not de- Beach Councilmember Al Neither Rep. Bass nor ating officer, Ms. Bakewellfor recognizing my work education advocate, Patt termined by how high you Austin and wife Daysha, Burton was able to attend, oversees the day-to-day in business and in our Sanders took home the rise but by your lifting up Compton Councilmember’s but Bass sent a video mes- operations of the real estate community.” Fannie Lou Hamer Politi- and loving of others, added Emma Sharif and Michelle sage that was played for development and redevelop- Warner Bros. Enter- cal Engagement Award. LAAAWPAC founder, Ce- Chambers, Los Angeles the audience in which she ment projects, the print and tainment’s director of Heather Hutt, state lestine Palmer. “The spirit District Attorney candidate said how high she holds broadcasting divisions of Employee Engagement director for U.S. Senator and tenacity of the Black Rachel Rossi, along with LAAAWPAC and LAAAW- the Bakewell Company and was presented with the Kamala Harris was recog- sheroes of the past lives on labor union leaders Yvonne PI, the organization’s educa- the company’s premier food Shirley Chisolm Trail- nized with the evening’s through our 2019 Black Ex- Wheeler, Michelle Reed tional arm. and family festival, Taste of blazer Award while Black Excellence Award cellence honorees.” and Kristian Huling. “I think the work that Soul. Ms. Bakewell’s piv- Black Lives Matter Los and received a standing The gala’s chair, Shan- The gala was sponsored you have done to develop otal leadership role in the Angeles organizer and ovation for her work in non Thomas Allen added, by Tom Steyer 2020, Super- African American women growth of her family’s busi- Cal State University, government as the first“LAAAWPAC’s Inaugu- visor Mark Ridley Thomas, leaders that have gone on nesses, as well as her fam- Los Angeles, professor, Black state director in ral Awards Gala is meant Mayor Eric Garcetti, The to lead in so many differ- ily’s legacy in civil rights and Pan-African Studies U.S. Congressional history to exemplify the legacy of African Channel, and De- ent ways is critical. From advocacy, has led to her chair Dr. Melina Abdul- from California. historical women whose mand Africa. leading in organizations, strong relationships with lah received the Ella “I’m deeply humbled names we call on as our running for office, winningcorporations, advertisers, Baker Community Orga- to have been included as an ancestors--to further their For more information office and it’s makingretailers, a small to mid-size nizing Award. honoree in LAAAWPAC’s legacy and to remind us on LAAAWPAC, please visit THURSDAY, JANUARYDECEMBER 9, 19, 2014 2019 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINELa- 11A-7

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Growing up as a child, But when we stop to think getting caught up in hoop- I really enjoyed this time about it, the name of the la and consumerism. of year. As much as I en- holiday (holy-day) con- Most of my life, I al- joy the festivities of the tains the name of CHRIST. ways heard about how holiday season, I’ve never I completely understand Jesus was the exemplary been caught up in the com- that the “holidays” en- demonstration of love. He mercialism of Christmas. compass several different showed this by healing the I certainly do my share of traditions and religious be- sick, raising the dead, feed- gift giving and decorating liefs, which I respect. But ing the hungry and caring my home; but overall, I CHRISTmas, specifically, for the homeless. And in Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Good Shepherd (John (John 8:36); Our hope (1 try to stay focused on the is in celebration of the an ultimate expression of there is something about 10:11); The Great High Timothy 1:1); Our Peace true meaning of the sea- birth of Christ. love, He gave His life for that name. Master, Sav- Priest (Hebrews 4:14); (Ephesians 2:14); Prophet son, which is to celebrate I thought about what it all of us so we could have ior, Jesus. Let all heav- The Head of the Church (Mark 6:4); Risen Lord the birth of Christ. In would be like to interview eternal life. With this in en and earth proclaim! (Ephesians 1:22); Your (1 Corinthians 15:3-4); my grandmother’s home, Jesus and ask Him what he mind, I believe the best Kings and Kingdoms will Holy Servant (Acts 4:29- Rock (1 Corinthians growing up we didn’t have thinks of how Christmas way to celebrate Christ’s all pass away, but there 30); “The Great “I Am” 10:4); The Atoning Sac- a lot of gifts, but we had a is celebrated today. It is birthday, is to give the gift is something about that (John 8:58); Immanuel rifice (1 John 4:10); Son lot of love. Love is what definitely different than He so freely gave – love. Name. The Almighty One (Isaiah 7:14); The Inde- of Man (Luke 19:10); Son we were told to share, both what we learn from Bible As we go about hanging (Revelation 1:8): The Al- scribable Gift (2 Corin- of the Most High (Luke internally as a family as stories of the first Christ- lights on our homes and pha and Omega (Revela- thians 9:15); Judge (Acts 1:32); Supreme Creator well as externally to oth- mas, when He was born trees this year, let’s not tion 22:13): Our advocate 10:42); King of Kings; Over All (Colossians ers – especially during this in a manager, wrapped in forget about the One who (1 John 2:1); The Author Lord of Lords (Revelation 1:16-17); The Resurrec- time of year. swaddling clothing. He came to be the light of the and Perfecter of Our Faith 17:14); The Lamb of God tion and The Life (Martha As I sit in the quietness lived on this earth for only world. Let’s not be afraid (Hebrews 12:2); The Au- (John 1:29); The Light of and Mary were weeping of the moment, I wonder 33 years and his ministry to share this hope during a thority (Matthew 28:18); the World (John 8:12); over the death of their what Jesus would think lasted for only approxi- time when many feel hope- The Bread of Life (John The Lion of the tribe of brother Lazarus. (Jesus about how we celebrate mately three years, but less. Be light. Be love. 6:35); The Beloved Son Judah (Revelation 5:5); also wept.) They both His own birth? Do people the impact of His life has Ram Dass said, “Un- of God (Matthew 3:17) The Lord of All (Philip- said if you had been here still believe that “Jesus is stood the test of time from conditional love really ex- “The Bridegroom (Mat- pians 2:9-11); The Only He would not have died. the reason for the season,” generation to generation. ists in each of us. It is part thew 9:15) : The Chief Mediator between God Jesus said to Martha, or has that sentiment been I believe Jesus would be of our deep inner being. Cornerstone (Psalm and man(1 Timothy 2:5); “do you believe Lazarus lost? I do understand that more concerned how we It is not so much an ac- 118:22); The Deliverer The Messiah (John 1:41); will rise? Martha said, “I not everyone is a Christian show compassion, grace, tive emotion as a state of (1 Thessalonians 1:10) Mighty One; Savior; Re- know He will be raised and therefore may not con- mercy and love towards Faithful and True One deemer (Isaiah 60:16): nect Jesus with Christmas. our fellow, man rather than {See WENDY A-13} (Revelation 19:11); The One Who Sets Free {See PARKER A-13}

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County of Los Angeles ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Original Filing does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars Petition of: Sol Veronica Avila FOR CHANGE OF NAME 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 the use in this state of a 40 days after any change ($1,000)). CITY OF LOS Angulo for Change of Name Case No. 19CMCP00154 CNS-3324611# Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the S/ Michelle Newman, Owner TO ALL INTERESTED Superior Court of California, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed ANGELES PERSONS: County of Los Angeles another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los Petitioner Sol Veronica Avila Petition of: James Uriel FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section in the residence address of Angeles on November 22, Angulo filed a petition with this Sandoval by and through NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new 2019 court for a decree changing mother Yvette Sandoval for File No. 2019309913 Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with $50,000 REWARD NOTICE names as follows: Change of Name The following person(s) is Original Filing Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section The City of Los Angeles Sol Veronica Avila Angulo to TO ALL INTERESTED (are) doing business as: 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name offers a reward payable at the Kenett Veronica Avila Angulo PERSONS: THE TEENAGE SPOT, 4419 CNS-3324580# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires discretion of the City Council The Court orders that all Petitioner James Uriel ANGELES VISTA BLVD, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement at the end of five years from to one or more persons in persons interested in this Sandoval by and through ANGELES, CA 90043 County must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed the sum or sums up to an matter appear before this mother Yvette Sandoval filed of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County aggregate maximum total sum court at the hearing indicated a petition with this court for Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided of $50,000 for information below to show cause, if any, a decree changing names as CHRISTOPHER File No. 2019313358 does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section leading to the identification why the petition for change of follows: RICHARDSON, 4419 The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires and apprehension of name should not be granted. James Uriel Sandoval to ANGELES VISTA BLVD, LOS (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change the person or persons Any person objecting to the James Victor Sandoval ANGELES, CA 90043 S & S CONSULTING in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the responsible for the DEATH name changes described The Court orders that all This business is conducted by SERVICES, 3877 6TH another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section OF LATHURMAN WILLIAMS, above must file a written persons interested in this an Individual AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change in the City of Los Angeles. objection that includes the matter appear before this The registrant(s) started doing CA 90008 County of LOS 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of On Friday, November 1, reasons for the objection at court at the hearing indicated business on 11/2019. ANGELES Professions Code). a registered owner. A new 2019, at approximately 9:55 least two court days before below to show cause, if any, I declare that all information Mailing Address: PO BOX Original Fictitious Business Name p.m., 39-year old Lathurman the matter is scheduled to why the petition for change of in this statement is true and 4634, CULVER CITY, CA 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 Statement must be filed Williams was sitting in his be heard and must appear name should not be granted. correct. (A registrant who 96231 - 634 CNS-3322576# before the expiration. Effective car with his girlfriend on the at the hearing to show cause Any person objecting to the declares as true any material Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious eastern side of St. Andrews why the petition should not be name changes described matter pursuant to Section SHAVON SPILLER, Business Name Statement Place, south of 84th Street granted. If no written objection above must file a written 17913 of the Business and 3877 6TH AVENUE, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the Manchester Square is timely filed, the court may objection that includes the Professions code that the ANGELES, CA 90008; State NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. neighborhood of Los Angeles grant the petition without a reasons for the objection at registrant knows to be false of Incorporation: CA File No. 2019312322 The filing of this statement when he was approached hearing. least two court days before is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize by two unknown individuals. Notice of Hearing: the matter is scheduled to punishable by a fine not to an Individual (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a The individuals began Date: 2/5/2020, Time: 1:30 be heard and must appear exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing GERALDINE WILLIAMS- Fictitious Business Name questioning Mr. Williams and PM, Dept.: C at the hearing to show cause ($1,000)). business on 12/2019. REAL ESTATE TEAM, 36517 in violation of the rights of asking him where he was The address of the court why the petition should not be S/CHRISTOPHER I declare that all information CALICO WAY, PALMDALE, another under Federal, State, from. The suspects then is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., granted. If no written objection RICHARDSON, Owner in this statement is true and CA 93550 County of LOS or common law (See Section produced handguns and shot Norwalk, CA 90650 is timely filed, the court may This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and Mr. Williams multiple times. A copy of this Order to Show grant the petition without a with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Mailing Address: P. O. BOX Professions Code). Thankfully, Mr. Williams’s Cause shall be published hearing. Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section 4803, CARSON, CA 90749 Original girlfriend was physically at least once each week Notice of Hearing: 11/27/2019. 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 unharmed. To date, detectives for four successive weeks Date: 01/21/20, Time: 8:30 NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the GERALDINE WILLIAMS, CNS-3322178# investigating this crime have prior to the date set for a.m., Dept.: A Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 36517 CALICO WAY, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL not been able to identify the hearing on the petition in The address of the court is 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor PALMDALE, CA 93550 suspects, and believe that a the following newspaper of 200 West Compton Blvd., Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS monetary reward may compel general circulation, printed Compton, CA 90220 at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars an Individual NAME STATEMENT members of the public to in this county: LA Sentinel A copy of this Order to Show the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2019308105 provide information related Newspaper Cause shall be published at in the office of the County S/SHAVON SPILLER, business on 09/2019. The following person(s) is to Mr. Williams’s death. The Date: Dec 5, 2019 least once each week for four Clerk, except, as provided OWNER I declare that all information (are) doing business as: person or persons responsible Margaret M. Bernal successive weeks prior to in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed in this statement is true and TORRES GENERAL for this crime represent an Judge of the Superior Court the date set for hearing on 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who CONTRACTING, 5807 ongoing threat to the safety 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 the petition in the following 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on declares as true any material VIRGINIA AVE, LOS of the people of Los Angeles. CNS-3322262# newspaper of general in the facts set forth in the 12/04/2019. matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90038 County Unless withdrawn or paid by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL circulation, printed in this statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES City Council action, this offer county: L.A. Sentinel 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Registered owner(s): of reward shall terminate SUMMONS (Family Law) Date: 11/19/19 in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false CELSO GUSTAVO TORRES, on, and have no effect after, CITACIÓN (Derecho GARY Y. TANAKA a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor 5807 VIRGINIA AVE, LOS JUNE 19, 2020. familiar) Judge of the Superior Court Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90038 The provisions of payment CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by and all other considerations DE CASO): D392613 CNS-3319188# before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County ($1,000)). an Individual shall be governed by Chapter NOTICE TO RESPONDENT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided S/GERALDINE WILLIAMS, The registrant(s) started doing 12 of Division 19 of the (Name): AVISO AL Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner business on N/A. LAAC Code, as amended DEMANDADO (Nombre): must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires This statement was filed I declare that all information by Ordinance Nos. 158157 MARGUS BRANDON Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and and 166666. This offer shall DILLARD FICTITIOUS The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who be given upon the condition You have been sued. Read does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section 12/03/2019. declares as true any material that all claimants provide the information below and on BUSINESS the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section continued cooperation within the next page. Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and the criminal justice system Lo han demandado. Lea la NAMES in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the relative to this case and is información a continuación y another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false not available to public officers en la página siguiente. or common law (See Section Statement must be filed at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor or employees of the City, Petitioner’s name is: 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to their families, persons in Nombre del demandante: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars law enforcement or persons SOPHIA HENRIETTA NAME STATEMENT Original Filing Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). whose misconduct prompted BERKLEY File No. 2019319421 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section S/CELSO GUSTAVO You have 30 calendar days The following person(s) is CNS-3324607# Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires TORRES, Owner this reward. If you have any LOS ANGELES SENTINEL information regarding this after this Summons and (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement 40 days after any change This statement was filed Petition are served on you to TAYLOR PROPERTIES, 3712 does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of case, please call the Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Angeles Police Department at file a Response (form FL-120) OLYMPIAD DRIVE, View the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on at the court and have a copy Park, CA 90043 County of NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change 11/26/2019. 1-877-LAWFULL, 24 hours. File No. 2019320106 C. F. No. 19-0010-s18 served on the petitioner. A LOS ANGELES in violation of the rights of in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with 12/19/19 letter, phone call, or court Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section CNS-3323955# appearance will not protect PHENO N TAYLOR, 3712 (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL you. OLYMPIAD DRIVE, VIEW GM CONSTRUCTION, 22102 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Statement generally expires If you do not file your PARK, CA 90043 LINDA DRIVE, TORRANCE, Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from Response on time, the court This business is conducted by CA 90503 County of LOS Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed may make orders affecting an Individual ANGELES 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 Business Name Statement in the office of the County CIVIL your marriage or domestic The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): CNS-3324573# must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided partnership, your property, business on 01/2008. NESTOR MUNIZ, 22102 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section and custody of your children. I declare that all information LINDA DRIVE, TORRANCE, The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires You may be ordered to pay in this statement is true and CA 90503 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change support and attorney fees and correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE an Individual File No. 2019315287 FOR CHANGE OF NAME costs. declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section For legal advice, contact a matter pursuant to Section The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Case No. 19CMCP00203 business on 12/2019. (are) doing business as: Superior Court of California, lawyer immediately. Get 17913 of the Business and another under Federal, State, in the residence address of help finding a lawyer at the Professions code that the I declare that all information ALBERT A. BLACKSHER or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new County of Los Angeles in this statement is true and TRUCKING,LLC, 335 E. Petition of: Natalie Montes for California Courts Online Self- registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Help Center (www.courts. is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who ALBERTONI STREET STE Professions Code). Statement must be filed Change of Name declares as true any material 200 548, CARSON, CA 90746 TO ALL INTERESTED ca.gov/selfhelp), at the punishable by a fine not to Original Filing before the expiration. Effective California Legal Services exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious PERSONS: 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): CNS-3322546# Petitioner filed a petition website (www.lawhelpca.org), ($1,000)). Business Name Statement or by contacting your local S/PHENO N TAYLOR, Owner Professions code that the ALBERT A BLACKSHER LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the with this court for a decree registrant knows to be false TRUCKING,LLC, 335 E. changing names as follows: county bar association. This statement was filed Affidavit of Identity form. Tiene 30 días de calendario with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor ALBERTONI STREET STE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement Natalie Montes to Natalie punishable by a fine not to 200 548, CARSON, CA NAME STATEMENT Montes Gonzalez después de haber recibido la Los Angeles County on does not of itself authorize entrega legal de esta Citación 12/11/2019. exceed one thousand dollars 90746; State of Incorporation: File No. 2019315294 the use in this state of a The Court orders that all ($1,000)). CA The following person(s) is persons interested in this y Petición para presentar NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name una Respuesta (formulario Subdivision (a) of Section S/ NESTOR MUNIZ, Owner This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of matter appear before this This statement was filed a limited liability company BLACKSHER court at the hearing indicated FL-120) ante la corte y 17920, a Fictitious Name another under Federal, State, efectuar la entrega legal de Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing CONTRACTING or common law (See Section below to show cause, if any, Los Angeles County on business on 12/2019. ENTERPRISE,LLC, 3063 why the petition for change of una copia al demandante. at the end of five years from 14411 et seq., Business and Una carta o llamada telefónica the date on which it was filed 12/12/2019. I declare that all information FIELD AVE ., LOS ANGELES, Professions Code). name should not be granted. NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and CA 90016 County of LOS Any person objecting to the o una audiencia de la corte no in the office of the County Original Filing basta para protegerlo. Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who ANGELES 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 name changes described 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Registered owner(s): CNS-3322170# above must file a written Si no presenta su Respuesta in Subdivision (b) of Section a tiempo, la corte puede 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section BLACKSHER LOS ANGELES SENTINEL objection that includes the at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and CONTRACTING reasons for the objection at dar órdenes que afecten su 40 days after any change matrimonio o pareja de hecho, in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed Professions code that the ENTERPRISE,LLC, 3063 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS least two court days before in the office of the County registrant knows to be false FIELD AVE., LOS ANGELES, NAME STATEMENT the matter is scheduled to sus bienes y la custodia de statement pursuant to Section sus hijos. La corte también 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90016; State of File No. 2019303045 be heard and must appear in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Incorporation: CA The following person(s) is at the hearing to show cause le puede ordenar que pague in the residence address of manutención, y honorarios y a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: why the petition should not be 40 days after any change ($1,000)). a limited liability company JUST TRUST ME KITCHEN, granted. If no written objection costos legales. Fictitious Business Name Para asesoramiento legal, Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the ALBERT A BLACKSHER The registrant(s) started doing 1621 LA FAYETTE ROAD, is timely filed, the court may statement pursuant to Section TRUCKING,LLC business on 12/2019. LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 grant the petition without a póngase en contacto de before the expiration. Effective inmediato con un abogado. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change S/ ALBERT A. BLACKSHER, I declare that all information County of LOS ANGELES hearing. in the residence address of Managing Member in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): Notice of Hearing: Puede obtener información Business Name Statement para encontrar un abogado must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who HAUS OF DZIRE LLC, 1621 Date: 02/11/2020, Time: 8:30 Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of declares as true any material LA FAYETTE ROAD, LOS AM, Dept.: A, Room: 904 en el Centro de Ayuda de Affidavit of Identity form. las Cortes de California The filing of this statement Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90019 The address of the court before the expiration. Effective 12/06/2019. 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by is 200 W. Compton Blvd., (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en does not of itself authorize el sitio web de los Servicios the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the a limited liability company Compton, CA 90220 Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing A copy of this Order to Show Legales de California (www. Fictitious Business Name lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 11/2019. Cause shall be published Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information at least once each week en contacto con el colegio de another under Federal, State, abogados de su condado. or common law (See Section The filing of this statement at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and for four successive weeks does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who prior to the date set for NOTICE—RESTRAINING 14411 et seq., Business and ORDERS ARE ON PAGE Professions Code). the use in this state of a in the office of the County BLACKSHER declares as true any material hearing on the petition in Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided CONTRACTING matter pursuant to Section the following newspaper of 2: These restraining orders Original Filing are effective against both 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section ENTERPRISE,LLC 17913 of the Business and general circulation, printed in CNS-3324624# another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires S/ ALBERT A BLACKSHER, Professions code that the this county: The Los Angeles spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section 40 days after any change Managing Member registrant knows to be false Sentinel 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Date: December 9, 2019 a judgment is entered, or the court makes further FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of punishable by a fine not to MAURICE A. LEITER NAME STATEMENT Original 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on exceed one thousand dollars Judge of the Superior Court orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any File No. 2019309922 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 in the residence address of 12/06/2019. ($1,000)). 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 The following person(s) is CNS-3324588# a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with HAUS OF DZIRE LLC CNS-3324775# law enforcement officer who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL has received or seen a copy (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section S/ ZA WINTON, President PASTRY FLOWER BAKERY Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed of them. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES CAFE, 2356 WEST 21ST before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of STREET UNIT 2, LOS NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from Los Angeles County on FOR CHANGE OF NAME DE RESTRICCIÓN SE File No. 2019304641 Case No. 19PSCP00531 ENCUENTRAN EN LA ANGELES, CA 90018 County Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed 11/19/2019. of LOS ANGELES The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with Superior Court of California, PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de (are) doing business as: County of Los Angeles restricción están en vigencia Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section TONIA MENDEZ, 2356 WEST KEEP IT JUUCY, 1327 N. The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Petition of: Kathy Ba Wang for en cuanto a ambos cónyuges OLARRA DR, Compton, Change of Name o miembros de la pareja de 21ST STREET UNIT 2, LOS does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires ANGELES, CA 90018 CA 90221 County of LOS the use in this state of a 40 days after any change at the end of five years from TO ALL INTERESTED hecho hasta que se despida ANGELES PERSONS: la petición, se emita un fallo This business is conducted by Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed an Individual Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County Petitioner Kathy Ba Wang o la corte dé otras órdenes. YATAE ANTION LEWIS, 1327 filed a petition with this court Cualquier agencia del orden The registrant(s) started doing another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided business on 01/2018. N. OLARRA DR, COMPTON, or common law (See Section in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section for a decree changing names público que haya recibido CA 90221 as follows: o visto una copia de estas I declare that all information 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires in this statement is true and SHAWNA JENISE LEWIS, Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change Kathy Ba Wang to Ba Shung órdenes puede hacerlas 1327 N. OLARRA DR, The Court orders that all acatar en cualquier lugar de correct. (A registrant who Original Filing Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the declares as true any material COMPTON, CA 90221 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section persons interested in this California. This business is conducted by CNS-3322583# matter appear before this FEE WAIVER: If you cannot matter pursuant to Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change 17913 of the Business and a Married Couple LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement in the residence address of court at the hearing indicated pay the filing fee, ask the clerk The registrant(s) started doing below to show cause, if any, for a fee waiver form. The Professions code that the must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new registrant knows to be false business on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name why the petition for change of court may order you to pay I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT name should not be granted. back all or part of the fees and is guilty of a misdemeanor The filing of this statement Statement must be filed punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and File No. 2019316257 does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective Any person objecting to the costs that the court waived for correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is name changes described you or the other party. exceed one thousand dollars the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ($1,000)). declares as true any material (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement above must file a written EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: matter pursuant to Section Arservices, 939 E 87th St., objection that includes the Si no puede pagar la cuota S/TONIA MENDEZ, Owner in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Los Angeles, CA 90002, another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. reasons for the objection at de presentación, pida al Professions code that the County of LA least two court days before secretario un formulario de with the County Clerk of or common law (See Section The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize the matter is scheduled to exención de cuotas. La corte is guilty of a misdemeanor Christy Coy, 939 E 87th St, be heard and must appear puede ordenar que usted 11/27/2019. Professions Code). the use in this state of a NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to Los Angeles, CA 90002; CA Original Filing Fictitious Business Name at the hearing to show cause pague, ya sea en parte o por exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted why the petition should not be completo, las cuotas y costos Subdivision (a) of Section 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). by: an Individual CNS-3322535# another under Federal, State, granted. If no written objection de la corte previamente S/YATAE ANTION LEWIS, The registrant commenced to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is timely filed, the court may exentos a petición de usted o Statement generally expires or common law (See Section at the end of five years from HUSBAND (CO-OWNER) transact business under the 14411 et seq., Business and grant the petition without a de la otra parte. This statement was filed fictitious business name or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hearing. 1. The name and address the date on which it was filed Professions Code). in the office of the County with the County Clerk of names listed above on N/A. NAME STATEMENT Original Filing Notice of Hearing: of the court are (El nombre Los Angeles County on I declare that all information File No. 2019306474 Date: 1/31/20, Time: 8:30, y dirección de la corte son): Clerk, except, as provided 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section 11/21/2019. in this statement is true and The following person(s) is CNS-3320370# Dept.: O, 5th Floor Superior Court of California, NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The address of the court County of Ventura, 800 South 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Shoe Empress Shoetique, is 400 Civic Center Plaza, Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section 2419 West 152nd, Compton, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Pomona, CA 91766 93009 in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and CA 90220, County of LA NAME STATEMENT A copy of this Order to Show 2. The name, address, and at the end of five years from Professions code that the Registered owner(s): File No. 2019306569 Cause shall be published at telephone number of the 17913 other than a change in the residence address of the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false Michelle Newman, 2419 West The following person(s) is least once each week for four petitioner’s attorney, or the in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor 152nd Street, Compton, CA (are) doing business as: successive weeks prior to petitioner without an attorney, a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to 90220 CHARIS COACHING AND the date set for hearing on are: (El nombre, dirección in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted CONSULTING, 12975 the petition in the following y número de teléfono del Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). by: An Individual AGUSTIN PLACE UNIT 133, newspaper of general abogado del demandante, 40 days after any change S/ Christy Coy, Owner The registrant commenced to LOS ANGELES, CA 90094 circulation, printed in this o del demandante si no January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed transact business under the County of LOS ANGELES county: Los Angeles Sentinel tiene abogado, son): Sophia statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): Date: December 2, 2019 Henrietta Berkley, 860 Laurel must be accompanied by the Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change Angeles on December 9, names listed above on N/A SHIRLEY J. PATTERSON, Peter A Hernandez Park Circle, Camarillo, CA in the residence address of 2019. I declare that all information 12975 AGUSTIN PLACE Judge of the Superior Court 93012; (213) 280-3408 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and UNIT 133, LOS ANGELES, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 Date (Fecha): April 3, 2019 Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who CA 90094 CNS-3323818# the use in this state of a MICHAEL D. PLANET, Clerk, Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by (Secretario, por) KATIE L. Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section an Individual MUCKEY, Deputy (Asistente) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE [SEAL] another under Federal, State, FOR CHANGE OF NAME or common law (See Section Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Professions code that the business on 02/2016. 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 must be accompanied by the in the office of the County registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Case No. 19NWCP00456 CNS-3320518# 14411 et seq., Business and Superior Court of California, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY DECEMBER 9, 2014 19, 2019 CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-13A-7 not tolerate fraud in higher Department is inventing education, nor can we tol- another scheme to provide Crowell {continued from Pg. A-6} erate furiously giving away students less relief than the taxpayer money to those law allows.” According to FTC, continues to make it easier who have submitted a false “Once again, Secretary former students who were for predatory education claim or aren’t eligible for DeVos has demonstrated enrolled from October companies to recruit and relief. This new methodol- that her goal is to protect 2012 to through Decem- rip off students, the FTC ogy treats students fairly predatory for-profit institu- ber 2016 may be eligible has proven that they have and ensures that taxpayers tions at the expense of bor- for $50 million in resti- the backs of the borrowers who did not go to college rowers and taxpayers,” said tution, and an additional and their families,” added or who faithfully paid off Ashley Harrington, also a cancellation of $141 mil- Whitney Barkley-Denney, their student loans do not CRL senior policy counsel. lion owed in unpaid tu- a senior policy counsel shoulder student loan costs “The Borrower Defense to ition balances. This settle- with the Center for Re- for those who didn’t suffer Repayment rule was creat- ment does not address sponsible Lending (CRL). harm.” ed to ensure accountability federal loans borrowed “The students defrauded Reactions from student for the federal investment during this time period. by the University of Phoe- loan advocates seemed op- in higher education. The Apollo Education Group, nix deserve nothing less posite to that of DeVos. premise of the rule is that UOP’s parent company, than full loan forgiveness Administration. gram earnings were less In a statement to the predatory for-profit colleg- was given 15 days from from the Department.” By its own admission, than the median could be Washington Post, Virgin- es like ITT Tech and Corin- the settlement date to ad- On the same day as the Department conceded awarded 25, 50, 75 or 100 ia’s U.S. Representative thian Colleges deserve to vise former students who FTC’s record enforcement that as of November 12 percent relief, depending Bobby Scott, chair of the have their loans fully dis- are covered by the agree- action, Secretary DeVos this year it had received upon where their program House Education Commit- charged.” ment. Additionally, Apol- announced a new plan to over 290,000 borrower median earnings fall in the tee said, “The Department lo and Phoenix must alert limit loan forgiveness to defense applications, and range.” of Education has the clear Charlene Crowell is credit reporting agencies only partial amounts de- further that more than “Despite the mess we authority to provide full the Center for Responsible within 55 business days termined by a formula, a 225,000 or 77 percent re- inherited from the previ- debt relief to students de- Lending’s communications to remove related debts different and debatable mained pending. Even so, ous administration, we frauded by their college. deputy director. She can be from the affected students’ approach to the Depart- the Department’s official committed from day one Rather than simply exercis- reached at Charlene.crow- credit report. ment’s Borrower Defense policy statement on the to getting this right for stu- ing that authority and pro- ell@responsiblelending. “While Education to Repayment rule (BD) change states, “successful dents and taxpayers,” said viding life-changing relief org. Secretary Betsy DeVos adopted under the Obama BD applicants whose pro- Secretary DeVos. “We can- to defrauded borrowers, the

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declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the AUTHORITY (LACMTA) net/projects/link-us/ matter pursuant to Section File No. 2019305080 Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 12/19/19 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3323399# Professions code that the (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to LACMTA will receive LOS ANGELES SENTINEL registrant knows to be false CAP FRANCIS or common law (See Section in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars Proposals for RFIQ No. is guilty of a misdemeanor OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). PS64777 - Division 6: Joint SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA punishable by a fine not to CONSULTANT, 2435 S Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Mikessa Davis, Owner Development Opportunity REGIONAL RAIL exceed one thousand dollars ORANGE DRIVE, LOS Original Filing 17920, where it expires This statement was filed in Venice at the 9th Floor AUTHORITY ($1,000)). ANGELES, CA 90016 County 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ S/SHIRLEY J. PATTERSON, of LOS ANGELES CNS-3320341# in the facts set forth in the Angeles on November 18, Contract Management RFP NO. E747-20 Owner Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section 2019 Department, One Gateway This statement was filed CHERYL PAUL FRANCIS, 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with Plaza, Los Angeles, CA (SCORE) PROGRAM with the County Clerk of 2435 S ORANGE DRIVE, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section 90012. MANAGEMENT Los Angeles County on LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name CONSULTANT (PMC) 11/22/2019. This business is conducted by File No. 2019305446 Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires A Pre-Proposal conference SERVICES NOTICE-In accordance with an Individual The following person(s) is Statement must be filed at the end of five years from will be held on Tuesday, Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed January 14, 2020, 2:00 p.m., The Southern California 17920, a Fictitious Name business on 11/2019. Iroccharms Designs, 821 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County at One Gateway Plaza, Los Regional Rail Authority Statement generally expires I declare that all information N Eucalyptus Ave #10, Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided Angeles, CA 90012, Board (Authority) is seeking to retain at the end of five years from in this statement is true and Inglewood CA 90302, County must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section Room: Room 03-32. All a consultant for (SCORE the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who of Los Angeles; Mailing Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Proposals must be submitted Program Management in the office of the County declares as true any material Address: The filing of this statement 40 days after any change to LACMTA, and be filed Consultant (PMC) Services to Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section Articles of Incorporation or does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the at the reception desk, 9th support the Metrolink SCORE in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and Organization Number: AI the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section floor, V/CM Department, on Program Team across a wide 17920, where it expires Professions code that the #ON: Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change or before 2:00 p.m. Pacific range of project functions 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Time on Monday, February and activities. The Authority in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor Fantajia Delisa Thomas, another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new 24, 2020. Proposals received intends to award a single statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to 821 N Eucalyptus Ave #10, or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name after the above date and time contract for this procurement. 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars Inglewood CA 90302 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed may be rejected and returned The period of performance for in the residence address of ($1,000)). This business is conducted Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective unopened. Each proposal this project shall be a five-year a registered owner. A new S/CHERYL PAUL FRANCIS, by: an Individual Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious must be sealed and marked base period and two two-year Fictitious Business Name Owner The registrant commenced to 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 Business Name Statement RFIQ No. PS64777. options. Statement must be filed This statement was filed transact business under the CNS-3318715# must be accompanied by the before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of fictitious business name or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. For a copy of the Proposal/ Requests for Proposal (RFPs) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on names listed above on N/A The filing of this statement Bid specification visit our may be obtained via download Business Name Statement 11/21/2019. I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize Solicitation Page on our at: http://www.metrolinktrains. must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a Vendor Portal at https:// com/doing_business. Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who File No. 2019299719 Fictitious Business Name business.metro.net or for (Vendors must register on the The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of further information email Gina website in order to download does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Romo at [email protected]. the document). Electronic the use in this state of a at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and DAVID ALLY LOGISTICS, or common law (See Section 12/19/19 Proposal Submittals are Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Professions code that the 1161 S PLYMOUTH BLVD # 14411 et seq., Business and CNS-3323780# due at 2:00 p.m. (PST) on in violation of the rights of in the office of the County registrant knows to be false 2, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 Professions Code). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 15, 2020. Hard another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor County of LOS ANGELES Original copies of the proposals are or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 LOS ANGELES COUNTY due at 2:00 p.m. (PST) on 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars DAVID M ALLY SR., 1161 S CNS-3318697# METROPOLITAN January 17, 2020. Professions Code). 40 days after any change ($1,000)). PLYMOUTH BLVD #2, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL TRANSPORTATION Filing with Changes in the facts set forth in the S/ Fantajia Delisa Thomas, ANGELES, CA 90019 AUTHORITY (Metro) The Authority will conduct a 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 statement pursuant to Section Owner This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Pre-Proposal Conference at CNS-3320369# 17913 other than a change This statement was filed an Individual NAME STATEMENT Metro will hold an industry 9:00 AM PST on Monday, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2019305228 forum on January 9, 2020, December 16, 2019, at a registered owner. A new Angeles on November 21, business on N/A. The following person(s) is 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Metro the Authority’s Dispatch FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 2019 I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Headquarters, Board Room, Operations Center located at NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Global Assistance One Gateway Plaza, Los 2704 Garey Avenue, Pomona, File No. 2019306043 before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Ministries, 1961 W. Angeles, CA 90012 to present CA 91768. The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Manchester Ave., Los an overview of the Link Union (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90047, County Station (Link US) Project The contract to be awarded SLAUSON FOODS CARTS, must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and of LA; Mailing Address: PO and discuss the Construction is subject to a financial 747 E. 59TH STREET, LOS Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Box 2604, Newport Beach, Manager General Contractor assistance agreement ANGELES, CA 90001 County The filing of this statement in the office of the County registrant knows to be false CA 92659 integrated delivery approach between the Authority of LOS ANGELES does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): for the project. and U.S. Department of Mailing Address: 762 E. the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Dooshima Dorothy Ornguze, Transportation (U.S. DOT) SLAUSON AVENUE, LOS Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars 1961 W. Manchester Ave., The agenda includes: an under grants issued by the ANGELES, CA 90011 in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change ($1,000)). Los Angeles, CA 90047 overview of the project, third Federal Transit Authority. Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the S/DAVID M ALLY SR., Owner This business is conducted party utilities, environmental/ In conformance with the SLAUSON FOOD or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed by: an individual archeological information, Authority’s Disadvantaged AND BEVERAGE 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of The registrant commenced to overview of the draft statement Business Enterprise (DBE) WHOLESALERS, INC., 762 Professions Code). in the residence address of Los Angeles County on transact business under the of work, and stakeholder Policy and Program, the E. SLAUSON AVENUE, LOS Original Filing a registered owner. A new 11/14/2019. fictitious business name or requirements. The forum Authority has established a ANGELES, CA 90011; State 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with names listed above on N/A will provide an opportunity 21% DBE contract-specific of Incorporation: CA CNS-3320348# Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information to network with other goal on this project. Prime This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and contractors. Metro will hold Proposers will be required a Corporation January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who one-on-one meetings with to either meet the DBE goal The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement at the end of five years from declares as true any material potential prime Contractors or submit a Good Faith business on N/A. NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section who have a bonding capacity Effort (GFE) demonstrating I declare that all information File No. 2019307004 Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and of more than $500 million. intent to meet the goal for in this statement is true and The following person(s) is The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the their Proposal to be deemed correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false The one-on-one meetings will responsive to DBE Program declares as true any material COVENANT STEPS, 646 the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor be held on January 10, 13, requirements. matter pursuant to Section AERICK STREET #2, Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to and 14 on a first-come-first 17913 of the Business and INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars service basis. Requests for For further information Professions code that the County of LOS ANGELES another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). one-on-one meetings must contact: Marjorie Morris- registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change S/ Dooshima Dorothy be submitted by January 3rd Threats, Senior Contracts and is guilty of a misdemeanor CHRISTINE RENEE’ 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of Ornguze, Owner to Fred Origel at origelf@ Compliance Administrator at punishable by a fine not to TAYLOR, 646 AERICK Professions Code). a registered owner. A new This statement was filed metro.net. Please provide [email protected]. exceed one thousand dollars STREET #2, INGLEWOOD, Original Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los your name, firm contact 12/19/19 ($1,000)). CA 90301 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 Statement must be filed Angeles on November 21, information, names and CNS-3323278# SLAUSON FOOD This business is conducted by CNS-3318723# before the expiration. Effective 2019 titles of all attendees and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL AND BEVERAGE an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with preferred meeting date. The WHOLESALERS, INC. The registrant(s) started doing Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section meeting request must include LOS ANGELES COUNTY S/ VAHE KARAPETIAN, business on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name a letter (attached to email) METROPOLITAN President I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires from a surety or insurance TRANSPORTATION This statement was filed in this statement is true and File No. 2019304039 The filing of this statement at the end of five years from company stating that your AUTHORITY (LACMTA) with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed firm can obtain a performance INVITATION FOR BID Los Angeles County on declares as true any material (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a in the office of the County and payment bond in an 11/22/2019. matter pursuant to Section Staystrong Resume Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided amount greater than $500 LACMTA will receive Bids/ NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Coaching Services, 3889 in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section million. Metro will schedule Proposals for OP67225 - One Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Lesage St, Lynwood another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires one-on-one meetings in its Ton Utility Trucks at the 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false CA 90262, County of Los or common law (See Section 40 days after any change sole discretion on a case- 9th Floor Receptionist Desk, Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Angeles; Mailing Address: 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the by-case basis and will allow Vendor/Contract Management at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Articles of Incorporation or Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section approximately 2 hours for Department, One Gateway the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars Organization Number: AI Original Filing 17913 other than a change each meeting. Meeting Plaza, Los Angeles, CA in the office of the County ($1,000)). #ON: 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 in the residence address of confirmations will be sent by 90012. Clerk, except, as provided S/CHRISTINE RENEE’ Registered owner(s): CNS-3318705# a registered owner. A new January 7th. in Subdivision (b) of Section TAYLOR, Owner Stacey R. Armstrong, 3889 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name A Pre-Bid conference will be 17920, where it expires This statement was filed Lesage St, Lynwood CA Statement must be filed Firms interested in submitting held on Thursday, December 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of 90262 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective a proposal as a prime should 19, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at One in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious participate in the Small Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, statement pursuant to Section 11/25/2019. by: an Individual File No. 2019302016 Business Name Statement Business Networking Event CA 90012, Palisades: Room 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant commenced The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the immediately following the 08-98. All Bids must be in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section to transact business under (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. Industry Forum on January 9, submitted to LACMTA, and be a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name the fictitious business name KIWE Power, 10531 Haas The filing of this statement 2020 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm. filed at the reception desk, 9th Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires or names listed above on Avenue Los Angeles does not of itself authorize To register your firm for the floor, V/CM Department, on or Statement must be filed at the end of five years from 11/2019 CA 90047, County of Los the use in this state of a networking event, contact before 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed I declare that all information Angeles; Mailing Address: Fictitious Business Name Olga Lopez at lopezo@metro. on Thursday, January 16, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County in this statement is true and Articles of Incorporation or in violation of the rights of net by Monday, January 6, 2020, at which time bids will Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who Organization Number: AI another under Federal, State, 2020. be opened and publicly read. must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material #ON: or common law (See Section Bids received after the above Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Firms interested in the project date and time may be rejected The filing of this statement 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and Mikessa Davis, 10531 Haas Professions Code). that are not able to be a prime and returned unopened. Each does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the Avenue, Los Angeles CA Original or cannot provide proof of Bid must be sealed and the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false 90047 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 bonding capacity over $500 marked Bid No. OP67225. Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted CNS-3318691# million, are welcome to submit in violation of the rights of in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to by: an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL written responses to the For a copy of the Proposal/ another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced to discussion items. Discussion Bid specification visit our or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). transact business under the items will be presented at the Solicitation Page on our 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed S/ Stacey R. Armstrong, fictitious business name or forum and posted on the Link Vendor Portal at https:// Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Owner names listed above on N/A GOVERNMENT US website below. Written business.metro.net or for Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed I declare that all information comments must be submitted further information email 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and to Fred Origel by January 15th. Aryani Guzman at guzmana@ CNS-3320362# must be accompanied by the Angeles on November 20, correct. (A registrant who metro.net. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 2019 declares as true any material 12/19/19 Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES COUNTY You may obtain additional CNS-3322820# The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section information about the Link US FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize TRANSPORTATION project at: https://www.metro. B-1 LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 The Pulse of Entertainment: Well Deserved Honor Bestowed to Public Relations Guru Dr. Edna Sims by The Caucus tions specialist through her Paul Miller with the “Life- Caucus’ co-chairs Robert recent Honorary Doctorate level, because after 20 years company ESP Public Rela- time Achievement Award;” Papazian and Tanya Hart in Theology for her work of working with her she still tions. It is a full-service writer, producer, writer were in attendance. with Gospel clients and includes me. She has broken agency whose clients Michael Berk with the “Dis- “They are the guys that Christian artists. She was many barriers in Hollywood include The Caucus. Other tinguished Service Award;” give TV its look,” she said also honored by the Black too as an African American clients, past and present, executive producer Carolyn about her client, The Caucus. Business Association with female, like acquiring The Dr. Edna Sims have included the MTV Net- Strauss of HBO’s “Game of Her longevity, over 20 the “Excellence in Media Caucus as a client. Salute to work, Comcast, Spike Lee, Thrones” with the “Produc- years, in the public relations Award.” The Caucus for hiring her and BY EUNICE MOSELEY Kim Kordashion, David E. er’s Honor;” writer/producer business with clients that are “Never loose your fan for electing its first Black Contributing Writer Talbert, Katt Williams, Brett Johnson of Showtime’s those who put the “Holly- base,” she said when I female co-chair when they ASCAP, Grammy Founda- “Escape at Dannemora” wood” in entertainment, is a brought up how some public selected Emmy-winning “They contacted me and tion, Radio One and Janet with the “Writers Honor;” testament to her skillful suc- relations representatives stop media personality/producer said, ‘We have selected you Jackson. Dr. Sims joined a writer/producer/director cess as a P. R. specialist. reaching out to “small” Tanya Hart (AURN’s “Holly- to receive our Chairs Award list of others honored that Michael Tolkins of Show- “I put a lot of time into media outlets/journalists wood Live”/BET’s “Live because of your good day by The Caucus, which time’s “Escape at Dannemo- my clients,” said Dr. Sims. when their artists get to a From LA”). work,’” Dr. Edna Sims said include Actor/Produc- ra” with the “Writer’s “Clients may not see, but certain level. “Sometimes “Everything I am…I about the “Chairs Award” er/Director Edward James Honor,” and director Amy God sees it. I work under African Americans get to a represent God,” Dr. Edna she recently received from Olmos with the “Industry York Rubin of Netflix’s Him. I said, ‘Father, thank certain point and hire white stressed, almost preaching. The Caucus for Producers, Icon Award;” Gary Levine, “Dead to Me” with the you. Use me – I’m your ves- publicists. They forget who “He is my source for clients. Writers and Directors – a 40 president of entertainment at “Director’s Honor.” The sel.’” got them there.” I don’t go out to get clients, year-old membership organ- Showtime Networks with honors were hosted by actor So God has used her and Dr. Edna Sims never for- He sends them to me. I put ization. the “Executive of the Year James Pickens, Jr. (ABC’s now she is getting her well- gets her media sources that all my focus on God.” Dr. Edna is a public rela- Award;” producer/director “Grey’s Anatomy”). The deserved honors, like her help her clients get to the next www.ESPPR.net. Celebrating Kwanzaa in the City: Highlighting Some Major Activities SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Street, Los Angeles. es, readings and art activities uniqueness, meaning and offer us a foundation and Kwanzaa Week Celebra- for children 3-13 years old. value to African people are framework to address issues This marks the 53rd tions begin on Kwanzaa’s On Kwanzaa’s sixth day, reaffirmed in its reach of our time through both annual celebration of the first day with the Umoja Kuumba (Creativity) Day, around the world, and in principles and practice . . . self-determined, culturally- (Unity) Candle Lighting the African American Cul- their embrace of the Nguzo and a means of prefiguring grounded and family and Ceremony and Celebration, tural Center (Us) will hold Saba, the Seven Principles of in our daily lives and prac- community focused holiday, 3:00pm, Thursday, Decem- its Annual Kwanzaa Karamu Kwanzaa in the way they tices the good world we all Kwanzaa. Celebrated by ber 26th at the African (African feast). The Karamu live their lives. These princi- want and deserve to live in, millions of people through- American Cultural Center is a festive Evening in Africa ples are in Swahili and Eng- and it requires constant out the world African com- (Us). The Umoja celebration and culture. It includes: the with libation, fine African lish: Umoja (Unity); Kujich- reflection on and practicing munity, Kwanzaa is a seven- is a coming together of the African American Cultural food, dance, drumming, agulia (Self-Determination); of the Nguzo Saba.” day (December 26-January people to renew and rein- Center (Us); the Afiba Cen- music and poetry. Highlights Ujima (Collective Work and To RSVP for the Karamu 1) pan-African and African force the bonds of mutual ter; Christ Liberation Min- of the evening are the Annu- Responsibility); Ujamaa or to obtain information on American holiday created in care, concern and commit- istries; Holman United al Founder’s statement and (Cooperative Economics); Kwanzaa, Kwanzaa Week 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karen- ment in the community. The Methodist Church; KRST cultural narratives by Dr. Nia (Purpose); Kuumba events and the Kwanzaa ga, professor and chair of the program will include poetry, Unity Center of Afrikan Maulana Karenga, the cre- (Creativity) and Imani Ujima Collective, please call Department of Africana music, and wishes for the Spiritual Science; the Lim- ator of Kwanzaa, elders’ (Faith). And these principles the African American Cul- Studies, Cal State Universi- New Year from community biko Tembo School of wisdom, performances and form the core value orienta- tural Center (Us), the found- ty, Long Beach and execu- leaders and organizations to African American Culture; the community “Lifting up tion of the holiday directed ing institution and interna- tive director of the African mark the beginning of the Los Angeles Sentinel the Light that Lasts,” Kwan- toward sharing the good and tional headquarters of American Cultural Center Kwanzaa. The event’s hosts (media sponsor); the Organi- zaa Candle Lighting Cere- repairing and renewing the Kwanzaa, at (323) 299-6124 (Us). It is a celebration of and organizers, the Kwanzaa zation Us; the SCLC/LA, the mony (call for reservations). world. “Indeed,” Dr. Karen- or visit www.OfficialKwan- family, community and cul- Ujima Collective, invite the Umoja Center, and Zambezi Each year Kwanzaa’s ga said, “the Nguzo Saba zaaWebsite.org ture and this year’s theme is community to donate warm Bazaar. Each of these will “Living Kwanzaa and the clothing and blankets for also have specific activities. Seven Principles: An All- those in need. On the third day of The Human Jukebox set to perform Seasons Celebration and The Kwanzaa Ujima Kwanzaa, Saturday, Decem- Practicing of the Good.” The Collective is comprised of a ber 28, Ujima (Collective during FAME worship service theme is also the title of the broad spectrum of commu- Work and Responsibility), Annual Founder’s Kwanzaa nity organizations and insti- the Limbiko Tembo School Sentinel News Service Message to be given by Dr. tutions dedicated to the prin- of African American Culture Karenga on Sunday, Decem- ciple and practice of unity, will hold its Annual Chil- Southern University and A & M ber 22, 3:00pm at the and sharing the central dren’s Kwanzaa Celebration. College’s Marching Band (The Human African American Cultural Kwanzaa message of cele- It will include drumming, Jukebox), will strut their stuff outside Center (Us), 3018 West 48th brating family, community dancing, poetry, performanc- of First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Boulevard, LA, on Sunday, December 29, during the 9:55 a.m. worship serv- WWW.IMWLAW.COM ice. The public is invited to attend this preview to the band’s performance in the Rose Parade. The University, locat- ed in Baton Rouge, is a Historically Black institution, founded in 1890.

Special Needs Network Hosts 11th Annual Christmas Care Exchange Nation’s premier autism awareness organization provides toys, family #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA resources & photos with Santa to L.A. County’s most vulnerable PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE les families at the event. Spectrum Therapies. TO THE COMMUNITY “Our goal is to make Each year during the SINCE 1943 The Special Needs Net- the most wonderful time of Christmas holiday, Special work will host its 11th the year special for all fam- Needs Network joins with Annual Christmas Care ilies in and around Los community partners to pro- Exchange on Saturday, Angeles County,” said Spe- vide Los Angeles County’s December 21, 2019, from cial Needs Network most vulnerable families 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Mona founder and social advo- with the opportunity to cel- Park, 2291 E. 121 Street, cate Areva Martin. “It’s a ebrate the holidays with Willowbrook, CA 90222. privilege to be able to give other families, thereby The free annual event will back to those most in need breaking the sadness and include brunch, photos and I’m grateful to have the isolation that many fami- Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, with Santa, family opportunity to serve our lies feel during the holi- W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie resources, games, live communities once again days. Since the celebra- PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW music, holiday arts and this holiday season.” tion’s inception, Special crafts, education and a toy A new addition to this Needs Network has collect- CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION giveaway. year’s event will be a pop- ed and distributed more EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW This year’s host for the up tent featuring young than 50,000 toys, books toy drive is actress and adults with special needs and gifts to families experi- …AND MORE comedienne Kym Whitley, who will be selling holiday encing homelessness and and the event’s honorary coffee drinks and baskets. other difficulties. event chair is Los Angeles The young men and women For more information County Supervisor Mark in the pop-up tent are a part about Special Needs Net- P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 Ridley-Thomas. Special of a special jobs training work and the 11th Annual F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Needs Network expects to program created by Special Christmas Care Exchange, serve over 1,000 Los Ange- Needs Network and Autism visit www.snnla.org. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-2 The Eating Season Episode 1: Confessions of a Food Addict BY DONALD R. HENDERSON make food choices. At some smell of baked bread, the full of happiness and joy. In sisting of processed foods MD, MPH point we have to be honest: taste of sweets, the comfort fact, research has noted Blue adds 500 calories a day. when it comes to our diet, of eating cheap fast food Zones on earth where people Processed foods have been The Eating Season most of us can do a better job contributed to the formation live happier, longer lives linked to activating the starts at Halloween and taking care of ourselves. of my food rituals and subse- without disease. Imagine pro- hunger stimulating hor- ends after Super Bowl. The I admit to food addiction. quent food addiction. ductive and active 100-year- mones “ghrelin.” A diet Eating Season features My relationship with food is My job requires a lot of old people with clear minds. consisting of processed excess calories and pres- what some might define as movement and focused The common features of foods could potentially be sure to embrace unhealthy typical. In my younger days, interactions. Most week- Blue Zones are calorie con- one of the main reasons for Donald R. Henderson, MD, food rituals. The Eating I didn’t think about dieting, days, there’s not enough trol, strong positive relation- overweight and obesity. I MPH Season is full of unavoid- moderating my consumption time to fit in a balanced ships with family and friends, had to determine which of able stress. I needed help! of fatty foods, or limiting the breakfast, let alone a lunch faith, and physical activity. my favorite foods and magically fit more hours in I am writing this to doc- amount I ate close to bed- break. Whenever possible, I Blue Zones are mostly free of snacks are categorized as the day to accommodate full, ument my personal experi- time. I didn’t know much tend to grab small high calo- unavoidable stress. processed food. To my dis- well balanced meals. To ence with food. Like you, I about counting calories or rie snacks, then come home In future episodes, I will may, I realized most of look for food, I could not cut am the kind of person who is staying away from carbohy- to a sizable late dinner. My share details of my wellness them were. corners around my work. concerned with the shape drates. I had a worry-free job is extremely stressful. journey.Yes, I promise to tell The culprits: processed Truth is, since I’ve and size of my waistline. attitude and zero restrictions. As a physician, helping the truth and the whole truth foods, hidden calories, developed new dietary ritu- This is a story about the bat- Sometime into early others is a primary activity. as I know it. For now, let it unavoidable stress, als and habits, at the end of tle of the bulge. Overweight adulthood, I became aware Like you, I am a caregiver. be known that I realized how unhealthy habits, food addic- the day it’s better to live and obesity are directly relat- of diet trends. Information We all are caregivers. We my food addiction had tion. longer and have more time ed to heart disease, diabetes, on poor eating habits and have different jobs, yet the impacted my life. Changing eating habits with the people I love. Fol- hypertension, cancer and a dietary links to early heart common aspect of our work I realized that treating or starting a diet seems like a low my wellness journey in shortened life expectancy. disease became unavoidable. is unavoidable stress. my food addiction is a key to simple task. Switching from Episode 2 and learn from my Yes, life expectancy and life I can’t say with all honesty Unavoidable stress is a pri- a longer, happy life. Our red meats and refried beans experiences. quality are directly related to that these facts changed my mary contributor to disease bodies are like cars. No mat- to lean meats and leafy Dr. Henderson is Med- your waistline. relationship with food. I was and addiction. Our search of ter the year, model or cost, greens is actually more of a ical Director of Encore Well- In this series of six informed yet unmotivated to relief and comfort from features like smell, perform- lifestyle change. Lifestyle ness & Weight Loss. His episodes, I will talk openly change my eating habits. unavoidable stress is a major ance, and need for repair change demand new eating clinical practice specialty is about my wellness journey. Like nicotine and alcohol, reason why we overeat. change over time. rituals. How could I alternate Gastroenterology and Inter- As humans, we all have to food is everywhere. The We all wish for a long life On average, a diet con- my daily routine? I can’t nal Medicine. Ray Charles Foundation Establishes Neurosurgery Scholarship SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE dation Scholars Fund in Neu- sciences by supporting the Fund in Neurosurgery," rosurgery, that will help us training of students who Ervin said. "The mentorship The Ray Charles Foun- invest in the future," Black come from underrepresented and teaching in this program dation has made an invest- said. "We hope that these backgrounds, with a focus on in the name of Ray Charles ment in the future, donating scholars will continue to give historically black colleges are immeasurable and will $1 million to fund a new back to their communities." and universities. set the tone for the next gen- neurosurgery scholarship The scholarship program Valerie Ervin, president eration of doctors." program at Cedars-Sinai. will accept one or two MD or of The Ray Charles Founda- Legendary singer and Under the direction of PhD students to participate in tion, says that the goal is to songwriter Ray Charles Keith L. Black, MD, chair the program every year. The create a training pipeline that (1930–2004) gave a gift to of the Cedars-Sinai Depart- scholars then will be helps shape the careers of Cedars-Sinai about 15 years ment of Neurosurgery, matched with a principal future leaders in the field of ago to name the Ray Charles scholarship recipients will investigator who will provide neuroscience. Cafeteria and Conference PHOTO BY CEDARS-SINAI receive personalized, men- mentorship, guidance and “It is an honor, on behalf Center to convey his appreci- Ray Charles Foundation president, Valerie Ervin with a tored research training career-development advice. photo of the music legend at the foundation headquarters of The Ray Charles Founda- ation for the care he received from Cedars-Sinai's neuro- Scholars also will be able to in Los Angeles. tion and its board of direc- at the medical center. Found- sciences faculty members access the day-to-day tors, to partner with Cedars- ed in 1986, The Ray Charles while conducting their own resources and training that gain through this experience The Ray Charles Foun- Sinai and Dr. Black in shap- Foundation continues in the research projects. they need as they carry out will help prepare them to dation Scholars Fund in Neu- ing the future for the next legacy of its founder by sup- “This generous gift their research projects. serve as the healers, scientists rosurgery aims to promote generation in science and porting philanthropic pro- allows us to create a pro- “The knowledge and and thought leaders of representation and enhance medicine through The Ray grams in music, education gram, the Ray Charles Foun- insight these scholars will tomorrow," Black said. diversity in the neuro- Charles Foundation Scholars and healthcare. Compton Community College District Trustees Extend President/CEO Contract Dr. Keith Curry’s existing contract extended through June 30, 2023 Board of Trustees approved Sonia Lopez. “He is an ener- and implementing guided munity and Junior Colleges gram, Cosmetology pro- a one-year contract exten- getic administrator and inno- pathways to ensure students granted initial accreditation gram, Transfer Pathways sion for its president/chief vative educator who will set goals and stay on course status. He was appointed partnerships, Early College executive officer. The con- continue to lead Compton to achieve their goals timely. permanent CEO of the High School, and the award- tract for Dr. Keith Curry, College and its students on a “I am excited to lead Compton Community Col- winning Formerly Incarcer- who has served as the dis- path of excellence.” Compton College and lege District in July 2013 ated Student Transition Pro- trict’s permanent CEO Under Dr. Curry’s lead- CCCD and look forward to after serving as the interim gram. Other positive out- since 2013, was extended ership, highlights from the working with our the Board CEO for the District since comes in recent years through June 30, 2023. past year include establish- of Trustees, faculty, staff, March 2011. Dr. Curry pre- include an increased number “Dr. Curry’s dedication ing the Compton College and students to continue our viously served as the dean of of degrees and certificates to Compton College can be Oliver W. Conner Promise progress toward Compton student services starting in awarded; increased student FILE PHOTO seen in the continued Program, which covers the College being the premier 2006. enrollment and transfers; Dr. Keith Curry, Presi- dent/CEO, Compton College improvements we are mak- first two years of enrollment community college in Cali- Throughout Dr. Curry’s new full-time faculty mem- ing in student success and fees at the college for recent fornia and nationally”, said tenure, many existing stu- bers hired; the overwhelm- retention, as well as accredi- high school graduates; secur- Dr. Keith Curry, presi- dent support programs at ing approval of the Measure SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE tation. His efforts to address ing a long-term planning dent/CEO. Compton College have C facilities bond by voters; community college students’ grant from the College Dr. Curry became presi- expanded and others were completion of new state- This evening, the basic needs statewide direct- Futures Foundation de- dent of Compton College in created, including the First funded construction proj- Compton Community Col- ly impact our students,” said signed to increase student June 2017 when the Accred- Year Experience (FYE) pro- ects; and a balanced budget lege District (CCCD) CCCD board president, achievement and success; iting Commission for Com- gram, Honors Transfer Pro- with a reserve. Amid a Surge in Enrollment Last Week, Covered California Extends Deadline for Jan. 1 Coverage Through Friday SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Covered California saw tens enrollment and lower costs. New State Subsidies “California will be coverage into Covered Cali- of thousands of people sign First, they restored the The second new policy making history this year, fornia’s https://apply.cov- In response to a strong up for coverage on Wednes- individual mandate penalty for 2020 is new financial help becoming the first state in eredca.com/lw-shopandcom- surge in enrollment, Covered day, Thursday and Friday. that was part of the Patient for eligible Californians that the nation to make cover- pare/. California extended the dead- Governor Newsom took Protection and Affordable will lower the cost of their age more affordable for Those interested in line for consumers to sign up to social media this weekend Care Act from 2014 to coverage. Last week, Cov- middle-income people like learning more about their for health insurance that to help remind all Californi- 2018, meaning consumers ered California announced small-businesses owners coverage options can: would start on Jan. 1. They ans they can get help paying who do not get covered that nearly 500,000 people and entrepreneurs,” Lee • Visit www.covered- will now have through Fri- for their health insurance. In could face a penalty when who had already signed up said. “If you have checked ca.com. day, Dec. 20, to sign up and this Twitter video, the gover- they file their 2020 taxes in for coverage in 2020 will be Covered California out • Get free and confiden- have their coverage go into nor used the holiday season the spring of 2021. receiving the new subsidies. before, check again, tial in-person assistance, in effect on New Year’s Day. as a way to spread the news For those facing a penal- On average, consumers because you could be eligi- a variety of languages, “Covered California is about the first in the nation ty, a family of four would pay between 200 and 400 per- ble for new financial help from a certified enroller. still open for business and state subsidies that are avail- at least $2,000, and potential- cent of the federal poverty that will lower the cost of • Have a certified making sure consumers can able and that Californians ly more, for not having health level will receive $21 per your coverage by hundreds enroller call them and help have a health plan in place have until the end of Friday insurance throughout 2020. household, per month on top of dollars a month.” them for free. on Jan. 1,” said Covered to sign up for coverage that Covered California is of their federal tax credits. Getting Help Enrolling • Call Covered Califor- California executive director begins Jan. 1. working with the Franchise Meanwhile, for the first time Consumers can easily nia at (800) 300-1506. Peter V. Lee. “Covered Cal- Restoring the Individual Tax Board, which will in the nation, people who find out if they are eligible for California’s open- ifornia is putting consumers Mandate administer the penalty, to earn between 400 and 600 financial help and see which enrollment period contin- first, making sure they have California lawmakers alert Californians about the percent of the federal pover- plans are available in their ues through Jan. 31, 2020, time to find the plan that put two new policies in new law and reduce the ty level will be receiving an area by entering their ZIP but people who enroll after best fits their needs.” place for 2020 that were number of uninsured peo- average of $460 per month, code, household income and Dec. 20 will have their cov- Beginning late last week, designed to encourage ple in our state. per household. the ages of those who need erage start Feb. 1. C-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 Student Athlete of the Week: Tyrah Lacy BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Along with playing for son,” she said. “Preparing ensure that African Ameri- Sports Writer LACES, she plays club vol- you eventually to be a can students are represented leyball for the Starlings City working adult.” in the programming of LACES senior Tyrah of Los Angeles Girls Vol- Lacy has enrolled in activities. Lacy, has never been afraid leyball Club. This allows nine AP classes during her The BSU on campus are to speak up, she is a tena- Lacy to play volleyball time at LACES, taking AP working on their Black His- cious captain of the girls’ throughout year. Psychology, Calculus, Eng- tory Program and they are volleyball team and a Playing for LACES lish Literature, and U.S. making a push to get learned leader at her high gave Lacy several triumphs History among others. Her younger students involved. school. and challenges through the favorite class is honors “We want people to Since the age of 13, years. This past season, the physiology. understand that we’re a race Lacy has been dedicated to girls’volleyball team had no “That’s the track I kind that needs to be celebrated,” playing volleyball and start- coach. of want to focus on in col- Lacy said. ed as a middle blocker. “I actually worked to do lege,” she said. “Being able For years Lacy has vol- Although she’s an all- the try-outs and solidify the to introduce me to a medical unteered for former coun- COURTESY PHOTO around player, Lacy mainly team,” Lacy said. LACES senior outside hitter, Tyrah Lacy is the captain of preparation class so early cilmember Herb Wesson plays at the outside hitter Not having a coach did the Volleyball team, senior class co-president, and vice was just something that I and helped mentor youth position. The best part of not stop the Unicorns from president of the campus BSU. really value.” during their summer camp- being an outside hitter is reaching the City Section Along with the athletics ing trips. gaining the most hitting division III playoffs, upset- the team, explaining to their “We can care about a sport and academics, Lacy is sen- “They take children opportunities, according to ting the top seeded Bravo then coach the grievances so much that we can make it ior class co-president and from their community on a Lacy. Knights and making it to the and frustrations of her team- last longer through coached the vice president of the three-day camping trip and “When it’s a bad play, semifinals. mates. She played an instru- and through not having a BSU. She also created the they introduce them to some the ball usually comes out- This year marks her mental role in the survival coach.” natural hair club and help aspects of camping, like side so you have more reps third year as team captain, of the LACES girls’ volley- To Lacy, being a student sophomores and juniors pitching a tent, horseback and you’re just more active Lacy’s brazen leadership ball team. athlete means balancing with the college application riding,” Lacy said. “It fun to during the game,” she said. skills helped the team when “That shows our school, athletics and a social process as a college peer see all the children really “You’re doing more than they endured a change in strength, especially because life. counselor. enjoy being there because just passing, it’s a diverse coaches during her junior our school isn’t looked at “A student athlete is As a senior class co- it’s so different to them that position.” year. Lacy was the voice of for athletics,” Lacy said. being a well-rounded per- president, Lacy works to they find lots of joy in it.” Turnovers Doom Chargers in 39-10 Blowout Loss to Minnesota Vikings BY JARRED DAVIS times in the past five games. “You go out there and Contributing Writer He currently has 18 inter- make a mistake at this point ceptions on the season, as in time, everything is under "We got our (butt) his single-season career a microscope. You fumble kicked in all three phases," high for interceptions is 21. once, it’s like you fumbled Los Angeles Chargers Minnesota signal caller, three times. You throw an coach, Anthony Lynn said Kirk Cousins was 19 of 25 interception, it’s like you post game after witnessing for 207 yards with a touch- threw two interceptions. his team showcase its most down and interception. Everything is worse,” Gor- disheartening performance Cousins marched the don said. of the season. Vikings down the field on Bailey added two more One week after being the opening drive of the field goals in the third and officially eliminated from game and connected with backup running back Mike JEVONE MOORE/L.A. SENTINEL playoff contention, pivotal Irv Smith Jr. in the back of Los Angeles Chargers head Bone had two rushing mistakes and frustrating the end zone for a one-yard coach, Anthony Lynn. scores in the fourth to give mishaps continued once touchdown. the Vikings a dominating more. JEVONE MOORE/L.A. SENTINEL The Chargers took a 10- while being sacked by 39-10 victory. Los Angeles Chargers linebacker, Thomas Davis, Sr. (#58) Danielle Hunter. Los Angeles lost four makes a tackle against the Minnesota Vikings. 9 lead in the second quarter “I don’t need to tell fumbles and committed on Rivers' two-yard touch- Chargers tailback, them (anything), if they seven heart wrenching have dropped four of their beginning of the season, down pass to Mike Austin Ekeler then recov- don't wanna fight, then they turnovers during the Min- last five, while the Vikings Gordon has been trying to Williams. However, that ered the ball at the 38 and don’t needa be in this locker nesota Vikings 39-10 route (10-4) have won four of get on track, but has strug- would be the final bright attempted to make a play room,” said Los Angeles over the Chargers on Sun- their last five. Los Angeles gled to get back to his Pro spot for Los Angeles after but also fumbled and defen- linebacker, Melvin Ingram, day night at Dignity Health running back, Melvin Gor- Bowl level of play. Minnesota went on to score sive end, Ifeadi Odenigbo on what the team needs to Sports Park. don fumbled twice and “Lack of focus,” Gor- 30 unanswered points. then sealed a 56-yard scoop be told going forward. “I haven’t seen that quarterback, Philip Rivers don added on the turnovers. The Vikings first and score to give Minnesota “When (stuff) goes bad, be team all year,” Lynn said. threw three interceptions. “You’re itching to make a responded with a Dan Bai- a 19-10 lead. self-motivated.” “We’ve gotten beat. We’ve “It sucks,” Gordon said. play, make something hap- ley field goal to go up 12- On the opening drive in The Chargers next host never gotten beat like that. “You’re playing for noth- pen. You worry so much 10. Moments later, all chaos the third, Gordon fumbled the Oakland Raiders (6-8) That was my problem ing, but you’re playing for about trying to make some- broke loose for the Chargers for the second time of the next Sunday on December today. That’s my frustration something, playing for your thing happen you lose focus after an impressive drive game, which resulted in 22 in their final game in right now. I haven’t seen boys and the guys around on the ball.” fell apart with under 20 sec- Lynn benching his feature Carson before moving into that team in three years you.” Rivers threw for 307 onds left in the half. Rivers tailback for the majority of their new stadium in Ingle- since I’ve been here.” Since holding out prior yards and a touchdown but tried to make something out the third and fourth quar- wood next season. Kick-off The Chargers (5-9), and midway through the has now been picked off 11 of nothing but fumbled ters. is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. Crenshaw Basketball Commits Varsity Sweep against Dorsey

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK tive away victory against The girls’ basketball teams Although Crenshaw’s Sports Writer Dorsey for the Cougars. clashed first in the double shooting slowed down, “It’s great, it’s our rival header. they still had the lead by In their first of two school,” said Crenshaw Seniors, Kailyn Watkins the half. matches this season, the junior, Kedin Bradley. and Emoddishae Williams The tension was palpa- Crenshaw Cougars boys’ “That’s what we come to made shots, helping the ble as the cheerleaders and girls’ basketball teams do every year.” Cougars jump to a 19-8 lead cheered passionately and as defeated their rivals, the The Rivalry showdown at the end of the first quar- fans shouted towards fans Dorsey Dons. Both teams was not short of noise and ter. Watkins commanded the of their opponents. On the started their games strong enthusiasm from both tempo of the game with her court, players earned tech- in front of an away crowd. sides, fans of both schools paint penetration. nical fouls and they ulti- This was the third consecu- packed the gym at Dorsey. “Shooting was never mately did not shake hands my thing,” she said. “I at the end of the game. always like contact,” Despite their struggles The Dons competed by with shooting, Dorsey pre- making free throws and sented a defensive strategy jumpers. The Crenshaw that challenged the girls maintained their Cougars. authority in the game by “Having one person battling for rebounds, forc- play me 94-feet all game, ing turnovers, and execut- that kinda got to me,” ing a variety of shots, ulti- Bradley said. PHOTO BY ROB HELFMAN mately winning the game The Crenshaw Cougars boys’ basketball team has a 6-8 Although Dorsey play- 74-39. overall record. ers found their shot behind “Defense wins games, the arc, it was not enough so defense was a part of boys. This season, the The Dons struggled to to keep the Dons from every game,” Watkins said. Cougars honored the lega- get shots to fall as the falling short to Crenshaw “You just got to play as a cy of slain rapper and phi- Cougars reached the 20- 72-31. team, talk, communicate lanthropist, Nipsey Hussle point mark by the end of The basketball teams and it will all come togeth- by wearing jerseys with the the first quarter. At the have tournament play er.” word “Marathon” are on beginning of the second scheduled throughout the The Crenshaw boys’ the back of each jersey phase, Dorsey cultivated an Christmas holiday, with the PHOTO BY ROB HELFMAN basketball team followed with Crenshaw printed in offensive jolt with a five- Dons boys participating in Dons sophomore Jai’Yahne Henderson (15) defends Cren- suit in their physical con- the iconic script of the point run, they also execut- the third annual Dwan Hurt shaw senior, Kailyn Watkins (5). test against the Dorsey Marathon Clothing shirts. ed on the free-throw line. Basketball tournament. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-2 Songstress Marsha Ambrosius Gets Candid about Love, Music and Motherhood The prior music that I’ve demo. He said ‘I want to do created was all aspiration, it exactly how you did it,’ so things that I put into the Uni- I’m now Quincy Jones for verse to come to me. So, I him in the studio. It’s crazy think with the Nyla album is and I was 22, 23 at the time when I finally had that. It of doing that, so I kind of fell

COURTESY PHOTO was just a snowball effect. into the deep end as far as Solo artist, Marsha Ambro- Ultimately, it wasn’t even conditioning and honing in PHOTO BY RICHARD sius, known for classic hits about the music, it wasn't on my work. So now being a SHOTWELL/INVISION/AP Grammy-nominated sing- like “Getting Late” and about career, this is what I wife and a mother and all of er-songwriter, Marsha Am- “Say Yes” with former R&B wanted as a human being. COURTESY PHOTO those names under my belt, I brosius pays tribute to the group Floetry, says she’s Sultry-songstress Marsha Ambrosius dotes on finding love LAS: How has becom- can just live life and experi- late Nipsey Hussle in recog- cooking up a new album true with husband, Dez Billups and daughter, Nyla. ing a mother changed you? ence and continue to write at nition of their hit collabora- and a few other surprises MA: Nyla’s about to be was doing outside of that, were like, ‘oh I want that the highest level. tion “Real Big” on his for fans in 2020. three in a couple days, and I and just for people, I knew thing Marsha does’ so it LAS: What role do you album Victory Lap. feel like she’s been here my that there were so many became almost like a sepa- feel your English roots play BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON entire life. Like, I don’t great things to come. It’s rate career outside of me just in your music? have your one-hit wonders, Contributing Writer remember not being a mother heartbreaking to speak of being Marsha the artist. MA: I think it’s more you can have your ‘go virals now. It’s like all roads led to him in past tense but what he LAS: You’ve experi- respective to not everything that week’but something else We’ve all known sultry- this part. The change is from did when he was here is enced several transitions that was going on in the is going to go viral next week soul artist, Marsha Ambro- an emotional aspect. It’s an embedded and instilled in so from being with a major charts, but the imports. We and you will be forgotten. sius as the distinctly, eclectic overwhelming emotional many that are carrying on record label to now going the heard the songs that you Those million views voice captivating hearts rollercoaster of all things, this marathon that he initiat- independent route. What has guys didn’t play on the radio. don’t equate to a million dol- around the globe with solo- buts it’s a magical, peaceful ed. It forced people to retrace the music business taught We were very spoiled in lars. The difference with tech- hits like “Far Away” and space to be in. It’s humbling their steps a little bit and you? What have you taught hearing the b-sides and nology today is that every- “Say Yes” from her long and honorable to just be able kind of walk the path that he the music business? remixes and having access to one’s bragging about having standing career with the to say that I’m Nyla’s mother, did in order to help and it MA: Ownership is a very vast catalogue of a billion streams on Spotify R&B group, Floetry. Today, before anything. was all about healing and everything. And once you do R&B music, hip-hop, jazz, it but are you the billionaire on Ambrosius is letting people LAS: What advice do helping the community he own it, yes it’s uphill grind, was eclectic. My mother was Spotify collecting that check in on a brand new side of her you have for career driven grew up in. but if you can walk tall and that they can because there’s as she jets sets in marriage women looking for love? Ambrosius credits Karen stand proud in your work no vinyl records anymore? and motherhood. Recently, MA: You have to be Civil for making the collabo- and build a rapport with Or what used to be iTunes, the songstress, who’s penned truly open to it. This is what ration happen, saying after faithful fans that are going to when it was about the Inter- hits for Alicia Keys, Jamie you want for your life and the connection was made be there for you, paying for net, you had to pay that nine- Foxx, and Michael Jackson, for your spirit and your hap- years ago, that she and concert tickets and touring -- ty-nine cents before you made a pit stop in Los Ange- piness, so you really have to Nipsey would share demos, the success I’ve been able to heard the entire song, so for les to head up the Baldwin stay true to what that is to until the “Real Big” moment have over the years is the artists and musicians, it Hills’ Crenshaw Plaza’s you, not what you think it came when Ambrosius laid because it’s always been fell back a little bit. Annual Winter Wonderland takes to get there, because her chorus on the track to about the fans, like I’m play- If people are here for you extravaganza, performing the journey I took to get it, I make the song a success. ing to my audience and I as an artist, they’re going to holiday classics and a slew had no idea I had to go that “This feels like the literal continue to build with that. come to your concert, of her own hits to bring some route to be where I am today. Victory Lap,” Ambrosius Own it, because once you they’re going to buy your holiday cheer. It was about being open COURTESY PHOTO music regardless. This isn’t recalled. “This is late night, sign to them (record labels), Marsha Ambrosius per- about streaming or getting In an exclusive inter- and it was about forgiveness riding through LA, like let you lose that, and once you forms at the Baldwin Hills view, the Sentinel caught up and it was about you not me just kick my feet up,”she gain it back, you understand Crenshaw Plaza’s Annual that one like or that one fol- with the Grammy-nominat- being able to listen to other continued, admiring the late why they held onto you. Winter Wonderland cele- lower that makes you feel ed singer-songwriter to get people’s stories and go ‘well rapper and the mutual admi- LAS: You’ve written bration to bring holiday validated. There still has to her thoughts on being in why can’t that happen to ration and respect they songs for many artists cheer to the community. be an organic plan in order love, working with the late, me?’ You have no idea what shared for each other’s including Jamie Foxx, Alicia for that to result in a success- great Nipsey Hussle and the somebody else went through music. Keys, and the late music practically a DJ with her ful career. ebbs and flows of the music to get where they are, and it LAS: You’ve done quite icon, Michael Jackson. Who vinyl collection, she’s like These days, Ambrosius industry. may not be your level of hap- a few collaborations with are you now as a songwriter? Quest Love times twenty, spends her quiet time in the Los Angeles Sentinel: piness, that may not be what hip-hop artists in the past. MA: It’s a wonderful she had everything to listen Las Vegas desert overlook- Tell us about the 2018 you actually want. I always Can you describe your per- thing to be able to become to. Both of my grandparents ing mountain views, where release of your latest album, thought I was never really a sonal affinity to hip-hop other people within your being African American, my she enjoys listening to Emily Nyla and why this album is needy person, until there was music? work. I’ll sit with Alicia mother’s father and my King, watching the stars so different from any of your someone that I needed. MA: I know, it’s because Keys and we’ll go, ‘okay, fathers’ father, we were with her daughter Nyla, and other projects. LAS: The world experi- deep down I wanted to be a well where are you at in your always sent the best of vinyl, indulging in 3-point shoot- Marsha Ambrosius: I enced a great loss in Nipsey rapper. From the beginning life today?’ and then we’ll to 8-tracks to cassette tapes ing competitions with her was in an extremely pivotal Hussle this year. Can you of watching Missy Elliot and create the song. That’s how I to CDs; pretty much from husband, Dez Billups. place as far as where I was as describe your creative her breaking out of Sista and create with her, but with the day I was born having Ambrosius also says she’s an artist and a woman. Dur- process in working with then doing her solo thing, “Butterflies” for Michael access to music like that. planning on doing a lot more ing the course of almost two him? Did you ever think it from brand new to Missy Jackson, that song already LAS: How would you hip-hop features, recently decades, having concentrat- would be your last moment “Misdemeanor” Elliot -- I existed and he heard it and describe the state of music working on Nipsey Hussle ed on my career, I’ve finally to cherish? was always told I could do related to it, so by the time today? tribute record alongside rap- found love of my own and MA: No, this is someone one or the other back then. we got into the studio togeth- MA: I think the overall per, The Game. In 2020, the family of my own. The that was on a mission far Seeing them do so, I just er, I’m able to vocally state is the good ones are Ambrosius says fans can Nyla album is the first time beyond what it was for hip- found my niche in melodi- arrange and conduct him in going to be here for years to expect an album, along with I’ve created in a space in hop. I was glad to be apart of cally flowing the way I felt it the studio to embody this come. The ones that are just something special for her love like that. I’ve never the musical journey with naturally, and because I have feeling that he wanted to cre- here, they go away too, and American and UK support- been in love like that. him, but having seen what he a very distinct voice, people ate as he heard me on my that’s been the industry. You ers alike. August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ Highlights Brotherhood Between Black Working Men Through Love and Loss BY SAYBIN ROBERSON James T. Alfred and Ray city will be closing the sta- center of a quarrel when he Contributing Writer Anthony Thomas. tion, and the guys eventual- and Youngblood disagree on Managed by Becker ly decide to fight back as a whether the younger gentle- August Wilson’s cele- (Jones) the jitney cab sta- team. Although “Jitney” is man is living a life of truth. brated play, “Jitney” is a tion houses five drivers and full of laughs and banter, Having starred in six of remarkably Black expres- a few friends who utilize the sadness overcomes when the 10 plays that have gone sion of life, love and loss in space as nearly a hangout. the unexpected death of to stage from August Wil- a 1970’s taxi cab station in The guys, each of which one of the drivers occurs son, Thomas says “Jitney” is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. just working to get by, find causing the guys to reflect one of his favorites. He’s Now playing at the the cab station to be more on their relationships and starred in this show six than a job, but a haven from commitment to the cab sta- times, playing a different PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS Mark Taper Forum, “Jitney” Ray Anthony Thomas in August Wilson’s “Jitney” directed follows several men as they the streets and a means to a tion. character each run. by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. work day and night to main- new life. Youngblood Overall, “Jitney” fol- He along with the major- tain their beloved cab station (Alfred), the youngest, lows Wilson’s theme of ity of the cast members have can in this hard, hard life.” acter Turnbo, who was and livelihood. The play works to raise money in showing complete human worked with this production “He takes our language known as a gossiper, but depicts real-life struggles hopes of moving his family form, evoking various emo- for nearly seven years, and almost turns it into only told one lie the entire with finances, relationships, into a better home, but tions scene after scene. Thomas says his excitement music,” Thomas said. “It’s play. “That’s the beauty of and gentrification of one’s clashes with Turnbo “Seems like I relate to all for the character and cast rare that it happens and the his [Wilson] genius, he has neighborhood. Filled with (Thomas) due to his inabili- the things that he [August remains with each show. beauty of it is he elevates it the ability to put people on relatable language and per- ty to keep things to himself. Wilson] writes,” starring Add that the audience also so that an ordinary story stage from our lives that are sonas, “Jitney” is a must- Throughout the play, Beck- actor Raymond Anthony plays a major role, an aspect about guys driving cars recognizable to everybody.” see, providing comical relief er and Doub (Smith) keep Thomas shared. “It’s about that adds an element of sur- becomes this sort of gothic “Jitney” will be playing even in times of sorrow. the others in order, however, us, it’s about our stories. prise and attests to Wilson’s event.” at the Mark Taper Forum Directed by Ruben San- when Becker’s son Booster Any chance I get to work on skill as a writer. The cast works hard to until December 29, 2019, tiago-Hudson, the play stars (Battiste) is released from an August Wilson, I will.” “I think the diversity of ensure the real essence of with showings nearly every Anthony Chisholm, Brian jail, a new batter and layer Thomas, who played the audience is a good indi- the story is exerted, as day until close. Tickets can D. Coats, Steven Anthony uncovering what it is to be a possibly the funniest charac- cation of how August Wil- Thomas would say, “the be purchased online at Jones, Nija Okoro, Keith working Black man is ter Turnbo, the talkative son appeals to a universal laughs are coming in. It’s https://www.centertheatre- Randolph Smith, Harvey uncovered. truthteller as many would type of mentality about just funny because it’s true.” group.org/visit/mark-taper- Blanks, Francois Battiste, News breaks that the call him finds himself at the people doing the best they Which is a nod to his char- forum/ or the box office. C-3 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 STERLING K. BROWN starring in ‘Waves’ and making them Part One eous Kill,” “Trust the Man,” and “Spaceman.” His tele- BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL vision credits include guest- Contributing Writer starring roles in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and Brown por- This is part one of a trayed prosecutor Christo- two-part piece on the two- pher Darden in FX’s highly- time Emmy Award-win- rated award-winning televi- ning actor, Sterling K. sion event series “The Peo- Brown, who plays Randall ple v. O.J. Simpson: Ameri- Pearson on NBC’s Emmy can Crime Story.” He won and Golden Globe-nomi- an Emmy Award and Crit- nated drama series “This is ics’ Choice Award for the Us.” Unless you’ve been role and was nominated for COURTESY OF TIFF living under a very big rock COURTESY PHOTO a Golden Globe, SAG Sterling K. Brown stars in “Waves.” you know that Mr. Brown Sterling K. Brown Award and NAACP Image kicks ass and takes names Award. especially since catastrophe ‘Waves’? LAS: What do you hope in the role. He’s so good Drama Series. Brown currently stars in strikes the family with a big SKB: I say it’s a film will happen with “Waves”? that along with his two His achievements led to the powerful A24 family whammy! that I haven’t seen on screen SKB: I hope young peo- Emmy Awards (Outstand- him being included in drama “Wave” for which he SKB: I was able to see before. ple see it. I hope parents see ing Lead Actor in a Drama TIME magazine’s list of has received critical praise, on the page that Tyler LAS: Elaborate? it and I hope they all see it Series) he also received a 100 most influential people and in Disney’s “Frozen 2.” [Ronald’s son, played by SKB: I say I haven’t together because I think the Golden Globe Award for in the world. He will also appear in a Kelvin Harrison Jr.] has a seen this Black family rep- conversations that can come ‘Best Performance by an His credits keep grow- guest-starring role in the good soul. resented cinematically. The from this film can be Actor in a Drama Series, ing and include “Black Pan- third season of the Emmy- LAS: Yes but he’s lost, upper-middle cast is not incredibly healing for all becoming the first African ther” (“the” blockbuster that winning Amazon series God bless him. void of problems because families Black and White American actor to win his broke worldwide box office “The Marvelous Mrs. SKB: He lost his way. they have money. They are and everything in-between. category in the award records in its release) with Maisel” and in January, He made a tremendous mis- still cognizant and know LAS: What’s next for show’s 75-year history. Brown earning a SAG Brown will star opposite take. That mistake didn’t what it means to be Black in you? A disruptor, Mr. Brown Award alongside the ensem- Blake Lively and Jude Law define him. America and they still go in SKB: The next film that also made history by ble cast. in Paramount’s spy thriller LAS: The critics have a crisis. It’s a really interest- comes out in January is the becoming the first African He also appeared in “The Rhythm Section.” been kind. Manohla Dargis ing sort-of dissection of “Rhythm Section” with American actor to receive Fox’s sci-fi thriller “The Here is part one—of a from The NYTimes called how people can live under Jude Law and Blake Lively. the SAG Award for Out- Predator,” “Hotel Artemis,” two-part article—with the the film “A domestic melo- the same roof [and] be I’m also in “The Marvelous award-winning Sterling K. drama in an anguished key, involved in each other's Ms. Maisel” that’s on Ama- Brown currently starring in Trey Edward Shults's lives and still not fully know zon and you can check that Trey Edward Shults’ film ‘Waves’ is the shattering what’s going on in the lives out and there are a lot of “Waves.” story of a Florida family of their children. producing things that I have LOS ANGELES SEN- undone by a shocking LAS: That’s important. in the works, most notably TINEL: Let’s talk about the tragedy.” Peter Travers from Most parents don’t know something with Kerry film Trey Shults’s “Waves” Rolling Stone said “Still, what’s happening with their Washington called ‘Shadow which is currently in the- even in the face of grievous teenagers. Force’ which is sort of our aters and opening wider this misfortune, the characters SKB: So I think it’s a take on a Black ‘Mr. & Mrs. month. created by Schults exude a cautionary tale to parents Smith.’ STERLINGK. tenderness that allows this and I speak on behalf of all “Waves” is now play-

A24 / A24 BROWN: Ok. achingly intimate drama to parents to make sure that ing. To follow “Waves” go Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Sterling K. Brown in “Waves.” LAS: You play the char- move past sorrow and hit they establish an environ- to https://a24films.com/ acter, Ronald. He’s a stern you like a shot in the heart,” ment where they encourage films/waves standing Male Actor in a “Marshall” (received an but considerate father of and Paul Asay from free and open communica- @WavesMovie, FACE- Drama and he kept on win- NAACP Image Award nom- two teenagers (played by Plugged In says “Grace is tions between themselves BOOK: /WavesMovie, ning, receiving two SAG ination for his perform- Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Tay- found here. But for our pur- and their children. I think @WavesMovie and awards alongside his cast ance), “Whiskey Tango lor Russell). How did you poses, it’s bought with a what Trey [Trey Edward #WavesMovie for Outstanding Perform- Foxtrot,” “Our Idiot Broth- approach your role? It’s a price.” What does Sterling Shults] has come up with is This interview was been ance by an Ensemble in a er,” The Suspect,” “Right- complicated story for sure K. Brown say about the rated “R” family film. edited for length and clarity. Actor John Marshall Jones Talks Blacks in Southern Gothic Dramas, and ‘Smart Guy’ on Disney+ BY NADINE MATTHEWS put this young man in jail Contributing Writer pending a trial.” Jones and others frantically raised “When I told my parents funds and lobbied for a prop- that I was going to become er investigation. “They final- an actor,” “Paradise Lost” ly admitted that he didn't star, John Marshall Jones have anything to do with it.” recalls, “They had all of their Jones believes the next out of work actor friends call step is having people me and tell me how difficult behind the camera be the it was.” Still Jones, who has same as those the stories appeared in numerous televi- depicted in front of the lens. sion shows and movies, John Marshall “I look forward,” he said, including the beloved Dis- Jones “to when we can tell stories ney Channel sitcom “Smart about the American South Guy,” was determined to COURTESY PHOTO that don't necessarily have make his dream come true. all I thought was, I have to ents had instilled in him that to do with injustice perpe- He says, “When someone be in the top ten percent.” made him so resolute. Jones trated on African Ameri- told me that ninety percent Ironically it was the spir- watched his father go to cans. We have to start tak- of actors can't make a living, it of persistence Jones’ par- night school for twenty years ing on telling this part of to get his high school and the story from our perspec- college diploma. The Detroit tive.” native’s father also put Jones, who also appears Jones’ mother through col- on the AppleTV hit “Morn- lege and graduate school. ing Show,” was part of the Now appearing on modern wave of Black TV Paramount Network’s dads who embody a differ- exciting new southern ent version of Black life COURTESY PHOTO gothic drama “Paradise than previously seen. Now, Lost,” he plays a former its a quotidian experience to how his on-screen work has few weeks ago as Disney+ firefighter, “In a very cor- see paragons of fatherhood contributed to broadening was unveiled. Much of the rupt southern town.” He like Randall Pearson (“This understanding of the com- eagerness was about revisit- explains, “I play Ronnie Is Us”), Dre Johnson plexity of Black life, for ing shows that many grew Pearson. When we start the (“Black-ish”), and Joe West him fictional depictions up watching. “I'm very excit- series, he’s been in jail for (“The Flash”) on TV. Jones aren’t enough. He explains, ed that a whole new genera- 15 years for a crime that he says, “The main thing is, it's “A lot of people look at tion of young people is swears he didn't commit.” not about me but that the scripted media as fantasy. going to get exposed to Like other southern positive image of African From a reality-based per- ‘Smart Guy’ because of all gothic shows and films with American genius and ception, however, we see a the positive life skills train- diverse casts such as “Recti- African Americans family skewing of the image of a ing that this show provides.” fy,” and the film classic “To love has now been project- young Black man toward Though “Smart Guy” aired Kill A Mockingbird,” the ed around the world.” that of the thug in the hood- on the WB network (now the main Black male character is Though he doesn’t get ie, the criminal.” CW), it was in association caught up in the justice sys- to see them as much as he’d Driven by the desire to with Disney. tem. About this narrative like, Jones is also proud of have more control of the nar- Interactions with former trope, Jones stated “When- and excited about his ex rative as it pertains to Black viewers he’s met, Jones ever you're dealing with the “Smart Guy” castmates, Taj men, Jones and his fraternity indicates, can be emotional. historical stuff in the south, Mowry, Essence Atkins, Kappa Alpha Psi, have “Young men and women in you have the inequity of how Omar Gooding, and Jason launched their own stream- their thirties now that grew black people have been dealt Weaver. “We'll run into ing service, Kappa League up on ‘Smart Guy,’ feel like with in the criminal justice each other and it's always TV. They call it CNN for the father of ‘Smart Guy’ system. It is both historical kind of a fun reunion. Omar young Black men. “The was the dad they didn't and institutional, and lends Gooding has one of the impetus for kappa have. It provided some itself to drama.” number one comedies on league.tv,” Jones explains, structure and guidance of The role was personal Bounce TV, Taj has a show “to be a counter-narrative to what it means to be a good for Jones. The son of a “very on ABC Family, and Jason that image of the young person. Often as artists, our dear friend” of his, was put is producing music. We’re Black man portrayed in the greatest hope is that it in jail for a murder he did not all busy but when we do see media as largely a thug in a would have some type of commit. “Rather than fully each other, it’s always a hoodie who is dangerous.” lasting impact in people's investigating what was happy reunion.” Jones was as enthusiastic lives and ‘Smart Guy’ has going on,” he explains, “they As proud as Jones is of as lots of other Americans a definitely done that.” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 www.lasentinel.net D-1

BY CORA JACKSON- “When Mary’s baby en- FOSSETT tered the world is some- Religion Editor thing we can dispute, but the why, where, and how As the celebration of the is indisputable. Hence, birth of Christ nears, the in a country enveloped by Sentinel surveyed several deception, fear and indif- local clergy for their re- ference, the message, lo- plies to the question: What cation, and circumstances are one-to-two Christmas that God chose to become wishes that you would ex- flesh and be among us, tend to the L.A.-area Afri- remains an invitation for can American community deep reflection and deliber- and why? The following ate action. are the responses that we “Kin, my prayer for us is received. COURTESY PHOTO to seek and share truth, em- Pastor Edward “Eddie” brace and extend love, and COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Anderson, McCarty Me- pursue and practice com- morial Christian Church: Pastor Edward Anderson Supt. Jeffrey M. Lewis Pastor James K. McKnight Pastor Mary S. Minor passion like never before! “My hope is that when you The houseless, migrant and and your family unwrap marginalized Jesus has be- Christmas presents under come visible amongst us, the tree this year and re- ya’ll. ceive pleasant and unex- “I’ve chosen to nurture a pected surprises, just know hopeful audacious stance that this is how God often that we will continue to works in our lives - bless- open our hearts and hands, ing us with unexpected spirits and minds to receive gifts and surprises. these endurable ‘TLC’ gifts “I hope you feel Jesus’ for recovery and redistribu- warmth this holiday season tion into the next decade.” and remember to embrace Pastor Byron L. Smith, the light as each of us be- Sr., Lifting The Veil Inc.: comes the light, Emman- “Langston Hughes once uel, with those you hold stated “we must hold fast dear, near or far.” to dreams, for if dreams Superintendent Jeffrey COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.” M. Lewis, New Antioch Pastor Marcus Murchinson Pastor D. Najuma Pollard Pastor Kelvin Sauls Pastor Byron L. SmithSr. Church of God in Christ: “It’s my wish, during this “Many this year have expe- Christmas season, for the rienced severe challenges your Spirit in such a mighty less. be brought to you by Siri, able housing, access and entire Los Angeles Califor- and even loss. We’ve wit- way that we, the mem- “My wish is that the coun- Alexa or Google, by Tik affordability for mental nia area and especially to nessed a growing homeless bers of this blessed com- ty and city of Los Angeles tok, Instagram, Snap Chat, health services, mass incar- the African American com- crisis, school shootings are munity, might have your find a permanent solution or Facebook. The revolu- ceration, joblessness, and munity, that nothing will at an all-time high and we vision, so we won’t over- to its homeless crisis. Ev- tion will not show pictures expanded substance abuse kill the dreams of those grieved as many were af- look those who you love eryone is entitled to shelter. of impeachment hearings, services - that are presently who are dreaming to one fected by a horrific fire who are struggling and My wish is that all who are and table talks with limited fueling the growing home- day overcome homeless- season. unhoused; your love, so experiencing the nightmare changes. I wish for the kind lessness problem in Los ness, poverty, educational “However, my Christ- that we can do good work of homelessness would of revolution that’s not Angeles. marginalization, human mas wish for you is that with those with whom we soon wake up to a future Democratic or Republican, “Currently 35% of Afri- trafficking, mental health you remember God’s love have differences; and your that includes a roof over but consciousness. can-Americans (largely crisis, the mass incarcera- and concern for His own. faith, so that we can move their heads. Merry Christ- “What is revolutionary males) make up Los An- tion phenomenon, and God’s gift to us, His Son, mountains.” mas!” is consciousness, who is geles County’s homeless parentless children in our Jesus Christ, is greater than Pastor Mary S. Minor, Pastor Marcus Murchin- revolutionary is the Christ, population; but we are less foster care system. any setbacks we’ve faced Brookins-Kirkland Com- son, Tree of Life Mission- and why because love than 20% of the Los Ange- “It’s my wish during this and we’re thankful that in munity AME Church: ary Baptist Church: “My changes: homelessness, les county population.” Christmas Holiday season spite of it all, we still have “During the season of wish for Los Angeles di- joblessness, hopeless- Pastor Kelvin Sauls, Unit- that no more wings will be joy. Merry Christmas ev- Christmas, Christians re- rectly is that the African ness...” ed Methodist Church elder broken! So that our com- eryone and have a blessed cant the night when Jesus American community is Pastor D. Najuma Pol- and community advocate: munity and every commu- New Year.” was born. There was no rooted in the urban time- lard, Word of Encourage- “In anticipation of com- nity in Los Angeles can fly, Pastor James K. McK- room in the inn. He was less prophecy - revolution. ment Community Church: memorating the birth of the and fly high for positive night, Congregational born homeless. Today, “The revolution will not be “My hope/prayer for Los Christ-child, my prayers progressive sustainable Church of Christian Fel- many persons (including televised,” said Gil Scott- Angeles is that we find realfor my African-American change for all of humanity. lowship: “My Christmas children) know firsthandHeron. solutions for the issues, kin are filled with nothingMerry Christmas!” prayer: Emmanuel, send what it means to be home- “The revolution will not for example - real afford- but ‘TLC!!’

STAFF AND WIRE REPORT “Praise Party 2019 will feature Zaneta “Motha” The Music Ministry of The Brown, a psalmist and re- Liberty Church in Gardena cording artist; Alex James, will host Praise Party 2019 spoken word artist; James on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Sims and Sisters United, 10:30 p.m. in the edifice- loand our very own Dr. “Lady cated at 14725 S. Gramercy Rose” Neale,” he said. Pl., in Gardena. In addition, the TLC Praise According to Pastor Da- Unlimited and Choir will vid Cross, the theme is “O perform under the leader- Sing Unto the Lord a New ship of Minister Carl Hair- Song; Let everything that ston and Veronica Adie- has Breath Praise the Lord” kweh, director. Also, Pastor based on Psalm 96:1 and Curtiss Armour will share a Psalm 150:6. message as well as Pastor “We extend an open invi- Cross. Breakfast will be tation to the community- served immediately fol- at-large and the surround- lowing the worship service. ing areas to join us as we celebrate the goodness of To learn more, call (310) God’s grace and mercy 715-8400 or visit Facebook throughout the year 2019,” @ The Liberty Church. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Pastor David Cross said Cross. Zaneta “Motha” Brown tion and the Word of God Christ. You don’t want to from various local minis- miss this spectacular ser- LPH Plans Spectacular New ters,” said Bishop Martin, vice on New Year’s Eve. who added that he will also “Come expecting God to share “a powerful word move as we pray the old Year’s Eve Celebration Service and praying for special year out and the New Year Staff and Wire Report Year’s Eve Celebration on will be held from 9 p.m. needs and for new direc- in. Rather than making a Tuesday, Dec. 31, to 12 midnight at Los An- tions for the coming year.” new resolution, come revel Bishop Leon and Dr. Jac- Two uplifting services are geles location at 4951 S. Inviting the public to at- in the joy of the Lord with queline Martin and the planned. The first service Figueroa St. tend, Martin noted, “We us!” Love, Peace and Hap- takes place from 7 p.m. to “This will be a time of high look forward to 2020 for piness Family Christian 8:30 p.m., at the Compton praise and worship, united a new beginning. Newness For more information, call Fellowship Church will location, 400 S. Santa Fe prayer, prayer for the sick, COURTESY PHOTO of life is always available (800) 757-6552. present their annual New Ave. The second service prayer for debt cancella- Bishop Leon Martin through the Lord Jesus D-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 Gloria Walker Taylor Passes Away

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Her celebration of life Bachelor’s degree in physi- accomplishments truly service will take place on cal education. speak for themselves - ac- Saturday, Dec. 21, at 10 Her professional career complished scholar, excep- Gloria Walker Taylor, a a.m., at Founders Church, began as a college student tional student, award-win- lifelong Angelino passed located at 3281 W. 6th St., interning at Los Angeles ning athlete, consummate away on December 1, 2019. in Los Angeles. The inter- City Recreation and Parks professional, successful A resident of Leimert Park, ment will be at Inglewood Department. Gloria dedi- entrepreneur, real estate in- Gloria was a faithful mem- Park Cemetery, 720 East cated her life to making vestor, philanthropist, po- ber of Guidance Church of Florence Ave, Sanctuary other people’s lives bet- litical activist, community Religious Science for more of Radiance (Manchester ter, whether on “her” park, activist, board member, than 50 years. Side) at 3 p.m. Fred Roberts Park where Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Her viewing will be held Gloria was educated in she single-handedly led a sister, loving grandmother on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2 the Los Angeles Unified team of professionals, chil- and extraordinary mother. p.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, School District and gradu- dren and community neigh- She leaves to carry on December 20, 8 a.m. to 6 ated from Jefferson High bors to become of the most her legacy, her sons, Dar- p.m., at Angeles Funeral School. Gloria went on to accomplished, recognized ryl (Tina) Taylor and Ron- Home. Also on Friday at complete her education at and successful parks in the ald (Sintelle) Taylor, and 7 p.m., Delta Sigma The- Los Angeles City College city. grandsons, Ronald II and ta will hold their Omega and Cal State Los Ange- According to her family, Isiah. Omega Service in the An- les where she received her COURTESY PHOTO Gloria’s many life and love gelus chapel. Gloria Walker Taylor

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE noted that Los Angeles is a sentence other than the against the death penalty, just one of two counties na- death penalty. Governor Newsom has is- Local faith leaders gath- tionwide to sentence more Among the signers of the sued a moratorium on the ered in front of the L.A. than 20 people to death in letter are Pastor William death penalty, now is the District Attorney’s Office the last seven years. The Smart, president/CEO of time for faith leaders across on Nov. 21, to urge D.A. letter also lamented stark the Southern Christian the country to join the fight Jackie Lacey to stop seek- racial disparities, stating Leadership Conference for life.” ing death sentences. that “between 2013 and of Southern California; COURTESY PHOTO Comess-Daniels added, The delegation included the present, every person Father Gregory Boyle of From left are Pastor Edward Anderson, Rector “The rabbis of the Talmud Pastor Edward Anderson of sentenced to death in Los Homeboy Industries, Rec- Mike Kinman and Elder Joe Paul during a dem- made it nearly impossible McCarty Memorial Chris- Angeles County was a per- tor Mike Kinman of All onstration against the death penalty on Nov. for them to convict anyone tian Church, Elder Joe Paul son of color,” which covers Saints Church in Pasadena, of a capital offense.They 21. of the City of Refuge, Rec- Lacey’s two terms in office. Bishop John Harvey Taylor always erred on the side of tor Mike Kinman of All The letter also brings atten- of the Episcopal Diocese by as discriminatory death penalty is immoral, unjust, their own human fallibility, Saints Church in Pasadena, tion to the fact that a ma- of Los Angeles and repre- penalty practices have been and irreversible. In a coun- not trusting themselves to Rabbi Neil Comess-Dan- jority of voters from Los sentatives of more than 12 used as a weapon against ty where the top prosecutor execute someone by mis- iels of Beth Shir Shalom Angeles County supported denominations. communities of color, the recently stated that ‘the pur- take.” and Pastor Larry Foy of an initiative to repeal the “Our best selves tell us that intellectually disabled, the suit of justice is not perfect’ “Imposing and executing Interfaith Movement 4 Hu- death penalty in 2016, and ‘there but for the grace of mentally ill, and the poor,” and that her office doesn’t the death penalty is noth- man Integrity/Justice Not that a March 2019 poll by God’ and that, in the end, said Boyle. “As a result, always get it right, the fact ing short of murder itself, Jails). the Public Policy Institute there is no distance, re- L.A. County has the larg- that DA Lacey continues to for it is the killing of a hu- The group also delivered a of California showed that ally, between us and them. est death row population of pursue death sentences is man being in the name of letter, signed by more than nearly two-thirds of L.A. However, for far too long, any county in the country.” unacceptable. The people justice,” insisted Foy. 110 local faith leaders, that County residents prefer faith leaders have stood Kinman said, “The death of Los Angeles have voted