Crime Rate Down 8% in Selected Areas Mayor Eric Garcetti Appoints Black

Harold R. Gray Creates Aware- ness Around the Power of Self, Community Food Distribution Through Fashion Brand, ‘Habits (Drive Thru Only) July 18, 2020 Reflects Greatness’ 9am-12pm located at the Los (See page A-2) Angeles Sentinel (See page A-3)

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Mayor Eric Garcetti appoints Black Crime rate down 8% in selected areas woman to lead Racial Equity Action Plan

Betti Halsell Contributing Writer

Today, the future of community protection is being reimagined after countless disparities continue to come to past and throughout the history of public safety. Due to the current policing system being rooted in chattel slavery, the present structure is entangled with racial profiling, extreme use of force on people of color, and a lack of trust or knowledge of the community.

The cries for change are PHOTO COURTESY OF BRENDA SHOCKLEY showcased in catastroph- PHOTO BY BETTI HALSELL PHOTO BY BETTI HALSELL ic moments, such as the Council Member Council Member Marqueece Chief Equity Officer and Deputy Mayor of Economic city uprisings in 1992 and Herb Wesson Harris-Dawson Opportunity Brenda Shockley. most recent global protests and rise of awareness of tive includes: “Healing Cir- all spectrums of the city tiative also reduced “over Betti Halsell ficer, Shockley looks to George Floyd; people are cles, which provides mental joined Los Angeles Public policing” of South L.A. Contributing Writer build bridges that allocate demanding public officials, health resources to South Lawmakers at a South L.A. Areas of misconcep- resources and leverage on every level, to redesign L.A. residents traumatized Community Safety Initiative tion that created a snag in Greater lengths are be- within city hiring, pro- public safety. by gun violence and Youth (SLACSI) news conference, concise protection from ing taken in order to gain motion, and construct a Los Angeles public offi- Entrepreneurial Workshops to commemorate the second the city’s police force, equality across all parts of solid platform for mean- cials reimagine public safe- which provides training ses- year of the program’s vision stems from the reasons Los Angeles, as Mayor Eric ingful change. ty; there are a multitude of sions for youth seeking to of public protection. The or- they are called. “Over-po- Garcetti creates a Racial Shockley has provid- program services offered to start their own businesses,” ganization enlists residents licing” is tethered to over- Equity Action Plan; a Dep- ed over 20 years of ser- uplift community that goes found within the SLACSI to monitor 12 parks in L.A. whelming agendas that do uty Mayor for Economic vice, dedicating the ma- far beyond the aspect of press release. The results show that there not match the skill sets of Opportunity, with Brenda jority of her waking hours protection, the South L.A. On Tuesday, July 14, was reduced crime in the se- Shockley at the helm. In her as president of Com- Community Safety Initia- parents and children from lected areas by 8%. The ini- {See RATE DOWN A-10} new role as chief equity of- {See CHIEF A-10}

Family attorney, Jamon R. Hicks, updates investi- Michael Drake, M.D. will become the first African American head of the UC system in its 152-year history. gation findings, denounces leaked allegations By tHomas a. ParHam American head of the UC By KHari Jones Jr. Ph.D., President Cali- system in its 152-year Contributing Writer fornia State University history. That’s a lot of Dominguez Hills glass to break in that ceil- Jamon R. Hicks, the ing, but the shattering of attorney representing the “Education is the pass- that threshold has rever- family of Robert Fuller, port to the future; for, to- berated throughout the a 24-year-old Black man morrow belongs to those higher education commu- who was found hanging who prepare for it today.” nity, and certainly here in from a tree in Palmdale, These verbal stylings of California. I want to join held a press conference the late Malcolm X have the chorus and shout with in Los Angeles. There has often served as a mantra joy, even as I bear witness been a lot of speculation for young African Ameri- to similar Black excel- about the death of Fuller, can boys, girls, women and lence continuing to shine and his character being as- COURTESY PHOTO men alike, who navigate in California, and other sassinated while he is not Robert Fuller the challenges of primary, parts of the nation as well. here to defend himself. secondary, and higher edu- Dr. Drake, The Man

In response to the ru- the sheriff’s department.” cation in pursuit of their COURTESY PHOTO Michael Drake is an mors circulating on social Hicks mentioned the family academic dreams and as- Michael Drake, M.D., incoming president of the Uni- accomplished physician media, Hicks said, “I can was also not aware of any pirations, as well as careers versity of California system. by training, specializing confirm that those rumors significant issues of men- filled with promise and in Ophthalmology. He are false. There is no link tal health illness that they possibility. EXTRA, EXTRA: read all the University of California holds an undergraduate or any connection. I can thought would ever lead him Well, sometimes those about it. Michael Drake, system. His appointment degree from Stanford confirm that through our to harm himself. dreams do come true, even M.D. has just been ap- will be effective August University, and a medi- independent investigation when one had not planned pointed by the UC Regents 1 of this year. Drake will and our conversations with {See FULLER A-10} on a specific outcome. to be the next president of become the first African {See DRAKE A-5}

Mayor announces Los Angeles is bordering level ‘red’ on the COVID-19 severity model Parents wrongly accused of shoplifting a basketball they purchased for their toddler at the Nike store in Santa Monica By Betti Halsell Contributing Writer By Bertram Keller Contributing Writer

On Thursday, July 9, TaMiya Dickerson and Joel Stallworth officially announced their civil rights lawsuit against the Nike corporation over a racial profiling dispute in 2019.

COURTESY PHOTO Attorneys, Dan Storm- Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti er and David Washington SCREENSHOT of Hadsell, Stormer, Re- Joel Stallworth and TaMiya Dickerson with their Monday, July 13, Los offices, and personal nickcare & Dai held a zoom 1-year-old son. Angeles City Mayor Eric services. Data shared by the press conference for the son. Stallworth said his Garcetti provided updates Los Angeles County De- couple who were falsely in Santa Monica. Stallworth son exclaimed, “Ball! ... regarding the COVID-19 partment is showing a rise accused of shoplifting. noticed his 1-year-old son Ball!” escalation. He addressed in transmission among the In July of 2019, Dick- gravitate towards a child- The child’s mother, new state orders closing all ages of 18-40. The mayor erson and Stallworth sized basketball, in which he www.lasentinel.net gyms, places of worship, {See SAFER A-8} stopped by the Nike store decided to purchase for his {See NIKE A-8} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 Harold R. Gray Creates Awareness Around the Power of Self, Through Fashion Brand, ‘Habits Reflect Greatness’ BY BETTI HALSELL the destination and drive. He Contributing Writer stated, “If you want to get up in the daytime and go spend Harold R. Gray found $200 a day and live the life the keys to a better life were that you want, go be great at hidden within his habits; that.” with a clear pathway to suc- Harold had to exercise cess, he was able to unlock perseverance early in life, unfathomable potential and socially in his youth he was create a fashion line. It cap- involved in community tures the entrepreneurial sports, the Inglewood little spirit and its embedded in league at Darby Park. His the soles of his shoe-brand. educational journey had a He has turned moments of lot of turns starting at failures into pivotal points Hawthorne Christian school of motivation, breaking and then moving on to sec- through barriers of a system ondary learning, he attended that is constructed for his Peary Jr. High School, downfall, Gray is now look- Washington High School, ing to reflect that success is and graduated from Artesia attainable by looking at the High School in Lakewood. PHOTO COURTESY OF HRG energy behind daily habits. PHOTO COURTESY OF HRG Transitioning into adult- Harold Gray (far right) pictured with his three children (L- The mission behind Harold Gray, Founder of HRG Conglomerate Brand. hood, Gray made time to go R) Nilah, Noah and Mariell. HRG Fashion is “Raising to Cerritos college but ulti- awareness about the power biggest factor holding some- to strive for Greatness.” mately, he desired a direct drive, calling everyone he reaching a pinnacle point of of one's self is the driving one back is self. We often Habits Reflect Greatness channel into the workforce, knew to make those sales. In hustle in their new endeavor force of Habits Reflect become doubtful, uncertain, represents the hunger devel- he began his career in the half a day, he sold eight include philanthropy and pairs of shoes and felt the business mentorship, Gray power of rising above the is looking to bring out the expectation. In light of the “Triple !,” Awareness, Alter- rise in support of Black- natives, and Action to work owned businesses, Gray has as navigation for those look- seen a significant shift in ing for the same life renova- awareness of his impact tion. within the community. Working for himself, Many people reached out to Gray has turned every bring recognition to his opportunity into a stepping- brand, and he has seen stone to higher levels. Addi- growth within the equity tionally, he holds his hand HRG brings. out to reach into the commu- Gray shared details nity and elevate those will- about his journey, “I had to ing to work for what they reinvent myself, I had to want. Gray is looking to throw away the old me, with donate to the Brotherhood

PHOTO COURTESY OF HRG PHOTO COURTESY OF HRG HRG Limited Edition Collection “Hustle Reflect Greatness.”

Greatness Today. We all and lose confidence along oped by living beyond what trucking industry. he exam- have the ability to accom- the journey and eventually is seen, Gray found that it is ined his circumstances and plish goals and become suc- give up and conform to old imperative to look at the realized amid everything he cessful in whatever we habits that is why we have everyday hustle and gear was doing-it still wasn’t desire to achieve. The created the HRG Collection oneself to plan according to enough. Gray was working over 60 hours as a truck driver, hauling concrete in the construction sector. He would come home drained from an exhausting day, only to be met with the PHOTO COURTESY OF HRG anxiety of barely surviving. Harold Gray is all smiles with his grandmother Irma, aka Gray didn’t get to see the Grammy as he sports one of the first shirts he ever printed. family he was trying to provide for, and he realized this wasn’t living. Listening to his inner conversation, he wanted to live on his own terms and spend quality time with the people he loved. That’s when a spark ignited in him to press forward with no thoughts of stopping until a new level of freedom was reached.

Pulling himself out of PHOTO COURTESY OF HRG the depths of doubt, Gray began to have immeasurable having a reputation I had to Crusade, a grass roots amounts of dedication in throw all of that away and organization that shares the seeking more. He looked start from scratch and start same vision in improving within to find the power to working. It dawned on me the quality of life for com- create his multiple streams that if I didn’t change my munities-in-need. Gray had of income. The HRG Col- habits, I would be going many motivations; family, lection encapsulates the hus- down the same road, so financial freedom, and the tle he needed to reach new that’s where Habits Reflect need to renovate his life. But levels. Greatness came in.” The name HRG also has The seed Gray planted an endogenous meaning, grew, Habits Reflect Great- symbolizing his Fathers and ness has journeyed into mul- Gray’s initials. His father tiple sectors of businesses, lived with dementia, seeing PHOTO COURTESY OF HRG the mental strength it took to carry on through life with a the greatest desire was to growing challenge, inspired impact the world, channel Gray to push through to his his dreams, and creating goals no matter the mental fashion that represents the strain. Now, Gray nourishes PHOTO COURTESY OF HRG hustle. his three kids and is able to support his parents. Gray’s Father played a significant role in pressing the needle forward in his life-he looks to drop Hustle Reflects Greatness. A limited-edition capsule collection, reflecting the grit needed to pursue the life that is worth living. Gray works as lead creative director and designer of the HRG brand. He opened up about the uphill push it took to get his designs into mass production, he had to hit the ground running. For a newly designed shoe to go in mass production, one must sell seven pairs. Gray went into hyper- PHOTO COURTESY OF HRG THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 We Must Ensure Young Adults Can Access Public Support During COVID-19

BY JEFFERY T. D. WALLACE infectious diseases and week extension for those Contributing Writer shortages of essential goods who run out of regular and services. They need unemployment benefits. While President Frank- support during the crisis and Fewer than half of low- lin Roosevelt and a Demo- they will after, as well. wage workers (those mak- cratic-led Congress were Those in leadership must ing less than $14 an hour) crafting the New Deal in the amplify their voices to have access to paid sick 1930s, and defending its ensure those most deeply leave. Anyone unable to Depression-era social pro- impacted by COVID-19 are work because they have or grams against Republican not left out of the recovery. have been exposed to opposition, First Lady We must catalyze economic COVID-19 can file a dis- Eleanor Roosevelt amplified mobility for our youth to ability insurance claim the voices of America’s ensure their futures, which is with the state. Caring for a youth when she expressed what the New Deal intended family member who is ill that she was terrified of los- but failed to do for African or quarantined? You may ing an entire generation. Americans. At this moment, be eligible for Paid Family America’s youngest work- many of our young people Leave of up to six weeks of ers, predominately in low- have basic needs for food payments equal to approxi- wage, low-skilled jobs, were and shelter, and to sustain mately 60 to 70 percent of most severely impacted then their health and well-being. your wages. and during every major eco- COURTESY PHOTO It’s important that they Short-term relief will nomic downturn since. The know what they are entitled help young adults support New Deal operationalized assistance, though not equi- pandemic has pulled back of household income. to through the California themselves and their fami- the most comprehensive tably. Because of segrega- the covers on the deep What’s more, youth discon- Employment Development lies; mitigate economic out- relief, reform and recovery tion, African Americans inequalities that have nection leads to adult dis- Department. comes that are largely tied to effort in U.S. history. It was received less financial sup- plagued Black and Brown connection. Young adults’ Under the federal social issues; gain confi- people and, broadly, com- failure to launch their CARES Act, part-time and dence in the marketplace; munities of color since this and jumpstart spending. nation existed. A recent If young people from national survey of young disadvantaged communities adults of color by nonprofit are not applying for these talent development accelera- benefits, we can only tor LeadersUp shows that a assume they are unaware of majority (60 percent) of them or lack Wi-Fi access at Generation Z and young home. Let’s be diligent Millennial workers (ages about getting the word out to 16-–30) are not receiving ensure that the economic any type of public assistance circumstances of young at this unprecedented time. COURTESY PHOTO people who either were Most are part-time workers struggling or starting to or in the gig economy, so careers in their early 20s, gig economy workers not make gains before COVID- they do not have health while incurring debt and eligible for traditional 19 aren’t deepened during insurance. They are the first unable to gain the skills or unemployment insurance this crisis. to go and the last to return to experience necessary to fill can apply for pandemic Jeffery Wallace is presi- the workforce, yet ineligible the jobs of the future, is both unemployment assistance. It dent and CEO of for traditional unemploy- detrimental on the micro- ment benefits. More than level (individual) and half (52 percent) of respon- macro-level (economic COURTESY PHOTO dents said they are in living growth). arrangements that financial- The next generation of inclusive of youth, provid- port than their White coun- ly support their families, talent could be called Gener- ing young men and women terparts, even when they children or friends. This ation Stress. These young with access to employment applied for it. labor market disruption adults have lived through opportunities and financial Today, the coronavirus could mean significant loss 9/11, the recession of 2008 and, now, a global pandemic has canceled school and WWW.IMWLAW.COM graduations, and placed their dreams of financial independence on indefinite hold. In L.A., unhoused college students and those living in food deserts are at risk of hunger daily. They also are at risk of COVID-19, part of a grim statistic of

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Hrobowski at University of chief executives can dem- Maryland Baltimore Coun- onstrate their visionary, in- ty, and Heidi Anderson at tellectual, administrative, The University of Mary- fiscal, student centered, ath- land Eastern Shore (exclud- letic, and fundraising leading presidents at HBCU’s). ership. These supremely In nearby Virginia, the re- gifted men and women are cent appointment of UC more than just a single vari- Irvine’s Dean of the Samu- able increase of a frequency eli School of Engineering distribution. They allow for Dr. Gregory Washington as an infusion the culturally president of George Mason rich values that characterize University becomes a his- a worldview that is often on Education, researchers CSU system, which edu- toric achievement as he in different than their White found that individuals who cates nearly 485,000 stu- the first African American counterparts bring to their identified as something dents each year across its 23 to hold that post in that uni- roles. Expect the presidents/ cal doctorate from UC San tainment coupled with sub- other than white held just campuses, there were other versity’s history. The nam- chancellors chronicled Francisco. He is an accom- stantive experience would 17 percent of college and African American presi- ing of Jonathan Holloway above to provide that neces- plished scholar and Na- lend itself to a greater range university presidencies in dential appointments that to the presidency at Rutgers sary texture to the policies tional Academy of Sciences of choices and options on 2016, while representing 42 followed at CSU Stanislaus physician, and seasoned the educational career lad- percent of students enrolled (Marvelene Styles Hughes), administrator. He is the der, women and men like in 2015. Among the presi- CSU Northridge (Blenda former vice president for Michael Drake have en- dents of color, 36 percent Wilson), CSU Fullerton Health Sciences and Health gaged in pursuit of higher led two-year associate, or (Jewell Plummer Cobb, Affairs at the UC Office of education degrees and ad- two-year, colleges; only 5 Milton Gordon), CSU Ba- the President, former chan- ministrative experiences percent identified as wom- kersfield (Horace Mitchell), cellor at UC Irvine, and that should position them en of color. and CSU Dominguez Hills most recently president at for higher level positions. Signs of Progress (Herb Carter, Boyce Bow- The Ohio State University. Yet, despite the excellence That all seems to have man, James Lyons, Willie But while the degrees and produced, the degrees at- changed of late as major Hagan). In the domain of awards speak loudly about tained, and the experiences research and regional com- private colleges, we can what he has done in a stel- gained, opportunities at the prehensive institutions have point to John Slaughter be- lar career, they do not tell highest level of president, broken through and con- coming president of Occi- the whole story about who chancellor, and chief execu- tinued to shatter their own dental College in 1988, and he is. tive of colleges and univer- glass ceilings of racial and Linda Oubr’e being named Dr. Drake is a very sities have been an elusive principled and transforma- prize for all, but a select few tive leader who is selfless, over recent decades. That’s values driven, personable, what makes Drake’s ap- politically savvy, vision- pointment to lead the entire ary, and collaborative. He UC system so remarkable is constantly in pursuit of and compelling. excellence, but unlike many Over a decade ago, re- institutional leaders, is not search by “Black Issues In moved simply for metrics Higher Education” in 2007 University New Brunswick and practices of the insti- and ratings sake. Rather, (Diverse Magazine - https:// becomes a historic first as tutions they now lead, and he expects the outcomes diverseeducation.com/ar- well, and recently Dr. Lori to higher education more produced by the people in ticle/8499/ ), supported this White (the oldest daughter broadly. Also, expect Mi- ethnic diversity progress president of Whittier Col- of famed Black psycholo- chael Drake’s influence to that extends beyond student lege in 2018. gist Dr. Joseph L. White) as penetrate throughout the en- demographic percentages Fifteen years ago, it was the first African American tire 10-campus UC system, on college and university Dr. Michael Drake who and woman at Depauw Uni- as he continues to make his campuses. Evidence of that broke the barrier in Cali- versity in Indiana follows mark on the world of higher phenomenon can be seen fornia’s public research 1 that trend. education. He is that good; among the nation’s largest institutions by becoming Recent appointments of he is that respected; he is public university system, the first African American African American men and that determined, and he is as the California State Uni- to permanently lead a Uni- women as president, and that culturally conscious. versity system, compris- versity of California institu- other senior administrative Cautious Reflections ing 23 campus, now boasts tion when he was appointed positions points to an incli- But, being African three African Americans, of Chancellor of the Irvine nation that Boards of Trust- American in these posi- which I am blessed to be campus in 2005. He served ees and Regents have begun tions of power and influ- one who leads the Domin- as Irvine’s chief executive to initiate a change in their ence, while a celebratory guez Hills campus. Dr.’s for nine years. Subsequent- hiring practices. While it moment for us all, presents the institutions he leads assertion as there were 105 Soraya Coley at Califor- ly, he became the first Af- is difficult to make precise challenges of their own, to enhance the quality of African American presi- nia Polytechnic University rican American appointed attribution about why, I sus- many of which are unique people’s lives and experi- dents at traditionally White Pomona, and Tom Jackson to be the President at The pect that more diverse board to Black people. The semi- ences. He is a family man institutions, four of whom at Humboldt State Univer- Ohio State University, compositions, confronting nal scholar, Asa G. Hilliard who partners with his wife were about to retire. As sity are the other African where he served from 2014 and relaxing unconscious III, argued that there was Brenda in everything he far back as 1996, some ten American presidents, and until his short-lived retire- biases, student protests and something wrong with an does. Her support in turn, years earlier, data indicate demonstrations, congruent educational system that is anchored in an intellec- that the ranks of Black matches between a candi- leaves Black people strang- tually gifted mind, giving presidents numbered 113. date’s background and an ers to themselves, aliens to and loving heart, and very The majority of Black pres- institution’s need, and pub- their culture, oblivious to personable demeanor that is idents at that time headed lic pressure may in part ac- their condition in America nurturing and caring. Both two-year institutions, with count for the trends higher and around the world, and Brenda and Michael come only thirty-six leading four- education is now witness- inhuman to their oppres- to this work of facilitat- year schools. In addition to ing. It is also worth not- sors. And, in the wake of ing student’s personal and the chief executives of the ing that these individuals the George Floyd, Breonna intellectual growth and de- 102 historically Black insti- identified above are excep- Taylor, and Ahmaud Au- velopment with a cultural tutions (most of whom are tionally well qualified, and brey murders, Black Lives consciousness that is keenly Black), that means approxi- bring to their roles as presi- Matter advocacy, and uni- focused on the legacy they mately 200 institutions out dent an impressive blend versities looking to rec- were blessed to inherit, the of the roughly 3,800 col- of academic, co-curricular, oncile their contemporary landscape they have had to leges and universities in the and administrative experi- image with a new found navigate to achieve the level nation — both two-year and ence. Whatever the reason recognition of a racist and of prominence and accom- four-year — were headed one systemwide executive ment in June of this year. for the explosion of ap- oppressive past, the burden plishments they have, and by African Americans. Dr. Loren Blanchard, who In between those years, the pointments, it seems clear for addressing those issues a broad base of experience Unquestionably, data serves as executive vice UC System chronicled two that the landscape of higher in higher education will fall that provides the teachable at that time and since then chancellor for Academic more milestones, appoint- education is changing, be- squarely on the shoulders moments that new genera- has shown there is plenty and Student Affairs for the ing Dr. Gary May as Chan- coming more culturally of presidential leaders like tions of students, faculty, of room for improvement CSU system. However, we cellor of the University of rich, and decidedly Black. President Drake and others. staff, and senior executives in diversifying the ranks of are not the first Black presi- California Davis, and Dr. Looking Beyond Deseg- Don’t expect him to flinch. learn from. Indeed, Michael executive leadership. A sur- dents by any means in Cali- Michael Brown to serve as regating the Presidency Ironically, while we cel- Drake is a renaissance man vey of 1,662 U.S. colleges fornia, though our presence systemwide executive vice Beyond the historic im- ebrate these milestones in who is as comfortable in the several years ago found in positions of the highest president and provost under plications of many of these Black achievement here, executive suite as he is a only 6 percent were led by levels of executive leader- president Janet Napolitano. appointments the nation many university African clinical operatory; as com- Black presidents, despite ship has been sporadic at Well, the UC system has is now witnessing, higher American chief executives posed in a faculty senate the fact that 13.3 percent best. hit the lottery again as the education has done itself will be perceived as “too meeting as he is delivering of the U.S. population is In the California State Regents voted this week a great service by further Black” for some in their a classroom lecture; as sen- African American. These University (CSU) system to name Michael V. Drake, opening-up these doors of institutions and communi- sitive to Black Lives Matter results mirror findings of for example, which is the M.D. as its new president. opportunity for Black peo- ties, or “not being Black as he is to African American a 2012 survey from the largest system of public Across the country, the ple. Indeed, beyond being enough,” at some moment heritage that necessitates his American Council on Edu- higher education in the na- recent appointment of Dar- the beacons of intellectual in our careers for other respect for the dignity and cation (ACE) which was tion, the color line of Black ryl Pines to the Univer- enlightenment, scientific cohorts of colleagues and humanity of other members sent to public and private excellence was broken sity of Maryland College discovery, knowledge ac- students who expectations of the human family. colleges and universities some forty-one years ago, Park’s chief post brings to quisition, innovation, and about what should change Historic Challenges of across the U.S., including when Dr. James Rosser was three the number of African co-curricular learning, and the pace at which that Black University Leaders two-year programs. More appointed president of Cali- American presidents serv- these colleges and universi- change should occur will be Owing to the belief that recently, in a 2017 study fornia State University Los ing the state’s University of ties provide a platform from {See DRAKE #2 A-15} increased educational at- by the American Council Angeles in 1979. Within the Maryland system (Freeman which African American A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

Part II. Indeed, it is a fought wherever we were cannot work; free educa- ments. Thus, we must en- and always, set aside all illu- clear and constant given with whatever means we had, tion through college; clean gage in full, free and frank sions and deepen our com- that if we are to achieve real and who remain unbreakable air, water and waterways discussion over common mitment to continue and justice for George Floyd, in our commitment to the and unpolluted soil and re- and shared goals and craft intensify this long, difficult, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard struggle for liberation of our newable and clean energy a comprehensive national dangerous and demanding Brooks and all the victims people and unbudging in our use in the interests of the agenda. And at the heart struggle. Nana Harriet Tub- of this racist violent de- Blackness, regardless of the people and the planet. And of this agenda must be the man tells us freedom ain’t mocracy called America, ongoing faddish invitations imagine a society without overarching and founda- free and victory does not to paraphrase Min. Mal- to fantasize and be otherwise. someone to lord over and tional commitment to ad- come without cost. She tells colm, then we have two To radically reimagine oppress others or hate them vancing African liberational us we must “Go free or die. interrelated objectives that and rebuild America, or as and make them hate them- interests, human good and And freedom is not bought must be achieved. They we usually say, to radically selves. the well-being of the world. with dust.” Min. Malcolm are: radically reimagining reconceive and reconstruct This means also moving One of the greatest chal- tells us that “Wherever and rebuilding America; America, we must think in beyond reform to radically lenges of any organization, Black people are is a battle- and sustaining the struggle deep, incisive and audacious transformative change, FILE PHOTO movement or liberation line.” Likewise, Fannie Lou on every level which will ways. We must break through from reduction and end of DR. MAULANA KARENGA struggle is to sustain itself Hamer tells us if you want make this possible. And the catechism of impossibili- police violence to the end of in the midst of twists and victory, “You’ve got to key to all of this is holding ties taught by the established policing and public safety environmental justice. This turns, setbacks and serious fight every step of the way. the ground we’ve gained, order and imagine, not only as we now know it. It means means finding common threats, waning and aging You’ve got to fight.” And building on what we have a new society, but also new imagining the abolition of cause in struggle with the wills and uncertainties and we are advised and warned and fighting fiercely to people to embrace and build prisons as we now conceive Native Americans against goals not achieved as first by all our ancestors that the move forward, day by day, that society. For no new soci- them and moving resources violations of their lands, demanded or as quickly as road to real freedom and year by year and battle by ety is truly possible without to life-preserving and life- identity and sovereignty, once imagined. For the en- justice is a rough and rocky battle until victory is clear- a struggle that also changes enhancing initiatives for the with Latino/as against racist emy, the oppressor or the one, filled with potholes, ly won. the people. For as Frantz masses of the people. This immigration policies which opponent we fight will hold sharp turns, steep climbs, Let me note at the out- Fanon taught, “An authen- projects a possibility where involve us as Africans and on to his wealth, power and deceptive detour signs and set, that we of Us do not tic national liberation exists everyone is self-conscious- Afro-Latinos also, and with privileged status to the very seductions of all kinds on come to the table to talk only to the precise degree ly involved in practicing the Asians against racist bitter end and will concede all sides. But we owe it to about this great challenge to which each person has ir- Ujima, collective work and verbal and physical attacks only when he sees and has ourselves, our ancestors and as if it were about things reversibly begun their own responsibility, and where and demonization. no alternative. And that cru- future generations to con- we have only secondary liberation.” Also, we must they practice Ujamaa, coop- But, in all of these initia- cial condition of having no tinue the struggle, keep the and intellectual knowledge think structurally, not accept erative economics - shared tives, it is imperative that alternative to real and radi- faith and hold the line until of. Rather, we speak from media and established order work and shared wealth for we remain at the center cally transformative change real victory is won. the valuable vantage point singular focus on designated everyone to live a good life, and as the subject of our can only be achieved of over a half century of disposable bad persons, but flourish and come into the own history and struggle, through sustained and un- Dr. Maulana Karenga, sustained struggle, deep focus on society as a whole, fullness of themselves. remembering and remind- sagging struggle. This is the Professor and Chair of in the belly of the beast. with its pathology of oppres- We must also, as Min. ing each other repeatedly lesson and ever-instructive Africana Studies, Califor- Thus, we bring the experi- sion, i.e., its systemic racism, Malcolm taught, seek and that we are own liberators, meaning of Frederick Dou- nia State University-Long ence of decades and deep capitalism, sexism and other build linkages – coalitions no matter how numerous glass’ teaching that “power Beach; Executive Direc- reflection on it as well as forms of domination, depri- and alliances on the nation- or sincere our allies are. concedes nothing without tor, African American Cul- the critical study of libera- vation and degradation. al and international level, Moreover, we must learn demands. It ever did and it tural Center (Us); Creator tion struggles before and Moving beyond Amer- finding common cause with and apply the lessons of our never will.” Moreover, he of Kwanzaa; and author during our time. Moreover, ica’s self-congratulatory all the oppressed and strug- history; its best ideas and tells us that “(people) may of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- we speak here of those who myths of perfection, freedom gling peoples of the world. practices; and its models not get all they pay for in tion of Family, Community have refused to be broken and justice for all and mani- We must continue to join in of human excellence and the world, but they must and Culture and Essays or bow to pressure to be fest destiny as savior of the solidarity with radical and achievement. Also, we must certainly pay for all they on Struggle: Position and less Black, less radical and world, we must find new progressive groups so that practice operational unity, get.” And we do this “by Analysis, www.AfricanA- resistant to White domina- ways of relating, working our struggle for racial jus- unity in diversity, both with labor, by suffering, by sac- mericanCulturalCenter-LA. tion and oppression in its and building. Imagine, then, tice informs and undergirds our organizations and our rifice, deep commitment” org; www.OfficialKwan- various savage and subtle a radically restructured soci- the collective struggles movements. For just like and righteous and relentless zaaWebsite.org; www. forms. ety with a transformed econ- for economic justice, legal we have many organiza- struggle. MaulanaKarenga.org. We speak also as tar- omy which puts people first, justice, social justice and tions, we have many move- Therefore, let us again geted victims and defiant not profit, prioritizes satisfy- survivors of state sup- ing the needs of the poor and • REGGIE JONES-SAWYER• pression, vicious charac- vulnerable, and is actively The coronavirus has dis- a $100 million fund to pro- ter assassination, political committed to health care, rupted many aspects of our vide two-months of rent imprisonment, exile and housing and food security for lives from causing a nation- payments up to $1,000 for disrupted and difficult all; dignity affirming, well- al health crisis to the havoc those who qualify. Please lives underground. And we paying work for everyone in our economy and the check the resources below speak here as all-seasons interested and able and equi- learning schedules of our due to extreme hardship. to see what programs and Simba soldiers, who have table income for those who children. One area that has These are supportive services are available to you cause for concern on many programs to help ease the and how you can apply. the Los AngeLes sentineL fronts is housing. financial strains many resi- As always, my office Renters in Los Angeles dents are facing. is here to help. Call (213) who have fallen behind due The budget also in- 744-2111 with questions or to job loss or reduced work cludes: concerns. hours have been forced to Provide new invest- These are trying times choose between necessities ments in our communities for everyone, but know I DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. including food, utilities, and by providing $300 million am working to bring added Executive Publisher / CEO rent. Many programs creat- in funds for homelessness resources to our community ed by the State, the County programs and provides a and together we will get JENNIFER J. THOMAS of Los Angeles and the City financial boost to working through this crisis. Publisher of Los Angeles have provid- FILE PHOTO families through the expan- Wishing you safety, KENNETH R. THOMAS ed funding assistance and REGGIE JONES-SAWYER sion of the Earned Income health, and strength, Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) moratoriums on collection Tax Credit to Californians RUTH WASHINGTON of rents and evictions. ate and employ community and small business owners Reggie Jones-Sawyer Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) In the recently passed members with children that file their Chair, Assembly Public COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. State Budget, I fought to Ensuring millions of taxes using Individual Tax- Safety Committee Repre- Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) protect California families dollars to help families on payer Identification Num- senting the 59th Assembly PAMELA A. BAKEWELL by including my stimulus Medi-Cal; fund immigrant bers. 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• RODERICK WRIGHT •

I am concerned about SB American communities, it 793 as written. Clearly we need then stands to reason, that to be concerned about the grow- African Americans will be ing use of tobacco products My fear is that SB 793 ate a surge in California individual cigarettes. This disproportionately pros- among our children and young could actually reverse consumption, or an illegal became so pervasive that ecuted. As written SB 793 people. As a retired track and many of the gains we have market. However, be- law enforcement had to is paternalistic and rac- field athlete, specifically, the seen in recent years. I cause other states will con- step in, resulting in arrests. ist. Allow Black people 400 meters, I am personally op- have another concern that tinue to allow the sales of This is essentially what the same consideration al- posed to all types of smoking. while regular cigarettes products we are banning, happened in New York lowed Hookah smokers. However, I understand that are still allowed under the specifically menthol ciga- with Eric Garner. We should simply everyone didn’t participate in bill, menthol cigarettes rettes, we are guaranteed Proponents of SB 793 amend SB 793 to delete the sports. I have to consider the would be specifically to see a growth in that il- claim this bill would be potentially racist prohibi- rights of everyone, even when I banned. It is fairly com- legal market. Because the crafted in such a way to tion of menthol cigarettes, don’t agree with their choices. mon knowledge that older products are only illegal prevent police enforce- as they are not the choice That said, these new devices African Americans are the to sell, Californians will ment. If it’s not going to of children, the population that deliver nicotine through primary users of menthol still openly use the prod- be enforced, then why in- the bill claims it intends to flavored E-cigarettes pose an cigarettes. I’m sure this ucts without penalty. This troduce it in the first place. protect. I would hate to see increased danger to the health was not intended, but this FILE PHOTO is the ideal circumstance Just as an amendment was another episode like that of of all Californians, especially aspect of the legislation RODERICK WRIGHT for the criminal market. taken to allow Hookah Eric Garner on the streets our children. Over the last 20 borders in being racist. With the recent expansion smoking out of respect to of California. years, we have seen steady We only need look to New ucts, while reducing the we’ve seen in delivery ser- specific communities, that reductions in the use of tradi- York and the death of Eric revenue the state and lo- vices, obtaining menthol same consideration should Roderick Wright, is a tional tobacco products, which Garner who was killed by cal governments receive cigarettes from other states be given to the African former member of the Cali- is a good thing. We achieved police officers while sell- from their sales. Sadly, for underground resale in American community. As fornia State Senate, and this through limiting access and ing menthol cigarettes on it won’t stop people from California will expand ex- we are looking at the vari- the Assembly. While in the raising prices, wisely though, the street. Eric Garner using menthol cigarettes. ponentially. ous ways for government Senate Wright served as not enough to foster an illegal uttered the now infamous Because other states I am old enough to re- to demonstrate that Black chair of the Committee on market. In addition we have words “I can’t breathe.” are also limiting access member when we added Lives Matter, this is a huge Governmental Organiza- revised the rules for media and SB 793 will increase the to E-cigarettes and other taxes and fees to cigarettes step backwards. What we tion. Senator Wright re- advertising as to what was al- current illegal trade for vaping products, block- here in California, conve- know for sure is more po- sides in Los Angeles. lowed for tobacco. specific tobacco prod- ing them should not cre- nience stores began selling lice officers patrol African • REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, SR. •

The inspiring rise of a of South Carolina. I went to fessional teams like the that they have participat- people move, change is new generation protesting the University of Illinois on a Atlanta Braves could be ed in demonstrations for possible. Then the power- against racial injustice is football scholarship. built. African Americans Black lives in 2,500 places ful forces of segregation driving a new era of change When I returned from began to win elections at from small towns to big that seemed overwhelm- in America, like the genera- Christmas vacation in 1959, the state, local and national cities. Forty percent of the ing could not withstand the tion that emerged 60 years I could not use the public li- level. counties in the country moral force of a generation ago to build the civil rights brary to do my assignments. We broke the chains have witnessed protests. not willing to put up with movement of that time. The Blacks-only library did of legal apartheid in the White participation has far glaring injustice silently. July 16, 1960, is marked not have the book I needed; United States and trans- exceeded that in the first Now this generation has an in my memory: that is the day the White library did, but I formed the country. Yet, civil rights movement. opportunity to make Amer- I joined seven other friends could not walk in the door. as we have witnessed time And already politicians ica better, and the lives and to walk into the Whites-only I vowed that I would not ac- and again, we did not end have begun to respond — options of millions are at Greenville Library, and to be cept that when I came home racism in this country. We reforming police practices, stake in their struggle. This arrested for violating the seg- in the summer. did not succeed in break- banning choke holds. Mis- is a time for anyone with regation laws. Protests were beginning ing the biased institutional sissippi legislators voted a conscience and a pulse

That was more than five to spread, as a young gen- FILE PHOTO structures that still enforce to retire the state flag with to join this extraordinary years after the 1954 Brown v. eration decided to burst the JESSE L. JACKSON, SR., racial injustice — from its Confederate battle em- movement. Board Supreme Court deci- bubble of segregation and red-lined neighborhoods to blem. sion that declared “separate claim their rights under the Public Accommodations savagely unequal schools This new generation of The Reverend Jesse but equal” — the lie that jus- Constitution. Students in Act, that declared an end to wage and hiring dis- protest holds great prom- Louis Jackson, Sr., founder tified segregation — a viola- Nashville and Greensboro to segregated public fa- crimination to a danger- ise for America. Despite and president of the Rain- tion of the U.S. Constitution. and elsewhere were begin- cilities. In 1965, we won ously discriminatory crim- its breadth and depth, it bow PUSH Coalition, is Yet in Greenville, South Car- ning the sit-ins. The July the Voting Rights Act, inal justice system. Dr. will face great resistance one of America’s foremost olina, where I grew up, noth- demonstration at the library propelled in part by the King’s drive for economic — and not simply from a civil rights, religious and ing had changed. was a turning point in my horrible spectacle of the equality as the next stage Donald Trump desperate political figures. Over the We still lived in a segre- life, as demonstrations were police riot on the Edmund of the civil rights move- to discredit it for his politi- past forty years, he has gated bubble. The public li- for many across the South. Pettus Bridge in Selma, ment was cut short by his cal purposes. Entrenched played a pivotal role in vir- brary, the buses, the schools, We met with fierce resis- Alabama. Personally, I assassination. interests will resist change. tually every movement for the pool — all were still seg- tance. We were denounced started working With Dr. Now a new generation The movement is focused empowerment, peace, civil regated. There were no Black as outside agitators, tarred as King in 1965. is emerging to challenge on reforming areas — rights, gender equality, police officers, or firemen, no socialists or communists, and The barriers that we these injustices. The dem- criminal injustice, eco- and economic and social Black elected officials. Even suffered from violent opposi- struck down opened the onstrations in the aftermath nomic inequalities, basic justice. On August 9, 2000, the graveyard was segregat- tion from private vigilantes way for a new South. In- of George Floyd’s murder economic and political President Bill Clinton ed. Our options were limited. and uniformed police offi- dustries and modern com- have been the largest in our rights — that threaten the awarded Reverend Jack- For example, graduating cers. panies like CNN would history. privileged and the power- son the Presidential Medal from high school, I could not But the movement kept come to the South. As On opinion surveys, a ful. of Freedom, the nation’s even apply to Furman or to building and would not go universities desegregated, stunning 15 million to 26 Yet what we learned highest civilian honor. Clemson or to the University back. In 1964, we won the so did athletic fields. Pro- million Americans report 60 years ago is that when •BILLY MITCHELL •

Each time there is social tives (ABFE) published a re- organizations have for- grams have provided free the advise of lawyers and upheaval, the corporations go port in 2017 that discovered mal racists policies, but music instruction to many managers that direct mon- on PR campaigns, promoting that less than 2% of funding the unspoken attitude that hundreds of Black and La- ey of successful athletes their concern for communi- by the nation’s largest foun- pervades the philanthropic tino youngsters, preparing and entertainers away from ties of color, and the millions dations was explicitly direct- landscape has the same them for the countless op- the Black community, the of dollars they have set aside ed to the African American negative effect on commu- portunities that are avail- result is the same. Dr. Dre for community programs. It community.] nities of color, as any other able. Tragically, we have and his crew, for example, has been my experience that A few years ago I ap- racist policy or attitude. I received very little support would not be very wel- little, if any, of the resources proached some of the major believe that many founda- from the many Black orga- come on the USC campus actually reach relevant pro- foundations and enquired tions believe that support- nizations that voice con- without his multi-million grams. As an arts advocate as to why they did not fund ing the inner-city is a waste cern about the conditions dollar donations. At the and administrator for the last Black programs. The pro- of resources, that inner-city in the Black community. same time, our program, 20 years, I’ve experienced gram I began in 2001 had programs will not yield Only a few Black founda- that serves youngsters in promised resources go to es- been serving hundreds of the results expected, that tions have supported our the Compton community, tablished arts programs, but youngsters each year, provid- these programs are histori- efforts to increase opportu- Dr Dre’s community, re- rarely to Black grass roots ing free after school music in- FILE PHOTO cally mismanaged, or that nities for Black youngsters. ceived zero! Based on the organizations, who are do- struction. We not only stimu- BILLY MITCHELL inner-city programs can ef- [In the interest of trans- history of our struggle in ing the actual work to lift the late the lives of urban youth, fectively operate with less parency, every organiza- this country, I would think community. but we also provide a source ganization that operates in resources than their White tion and individual contri- that Black people would Corporations and foun- of pride for the families that a community of color. counterparts. Whatever the bution SAPPA has received have realized the impor- dations certainly have the experience the accomplish- Our program has re- assumptions are, whatever is listed on our website: tance of supporting their obligation to choose the ments of their children. But ceived very generous sup- the experiences have been, www.sappa.net] own. Unfortunately, we causes that reflect their mis- each year our program was port from several major the affect that these atti- When we started the have not! sion. However, creating the passed over by many of the foundations, as well as tudes have on “programs SAPPA program I assumed illusion that they are pour- major foundations, often individuals. Organiza- of color” are just as devas- that Black support was a Billy Mitchell is founder ing millions into minority without the courtesy of a re- tions like the Herb Alpert tating as if written into law. given. I and director of SAPPA and programs is not only decep- sponse. My inquiry received Foundation are respon- When funders responded was wrong! Programs Watts-Willowbrook Con- tive, but affects how the various responses, from righ- sible for the growth of to my invitation to actually such as ours are seemingly servatory. 2020 recipient philanthropic world views teous indignation to hostil- many minority programs. come to Watts to see the dismissed by the very ones of the Jazz Journalist Asso- our need. I have witnessed ity, for my inferring racism. I believe it is because they work that is being done, we should be able to de- ciation, Jazz Hero Award this year after year and have Most of these foundations carefully screen their pro- there was usually a change pend on. When I read that and the California Jazz come to believe that this PR believed that they were liv- grams and make decisions of heart. But too many a Black person has donated Foundation 2020 Nica deception should be met with ing up to their commitment based on what will work foundations never quite millions of dollars to high Award. His book “The consequences, because it ul- to serve the community, eq- for the community, not “have time” to make that profile institutions or col- Gigging Musician” has timately hurts the progress of uitably. One problem is that what will publicize their site visit and experience leges, that neither need nor been used as a reference Black and Brown programs. many foundations are un- charitable work. Therein reality. appreciate their contribu- in college curriculums. bil- Again, I mean programs cre- able to distinguish between a lies the difference! For me a greater prob- tions, it is discouraging [email protected] ated by, administered by and Black program; one founded However, to the vast lem is a direct result of and hurtful! Whether its www.sappa.net serving people of color! by, administered by and serv- majority of foundations how we relate to each their attempt to ingratiate [The Association of ing the Black and Brown we remain invisible. I other as Black people. For themselves with the White Black Foundation Execu- community, from a White or- would not infer that these almost 20 years our pro- community or following A-8 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER JULY 16, 26, 2020 2013

Sentinel newS Service ted to helping build a compa- for Race and to work with ence in all aspects of sales, ny and a world where every- Hugh and all our leaders marketing, and strategic July 13, 2020, Hugh one can live equitably, with across the business. planning and is a member Jones, CEO of Reed Exhibi- dignity and free from fear. “Diversity and inclu- of the US’s Executive Man- tions, announces the appoint- On behalf of Reed Exhibi- sion are key to the recovery agement Team. Previously, ment of Ron Walden, Group tions, I have signed the Busi- of companies in the face of he spent seven years with Vice President of Strategic ness In The Community’s economic recessions in many NIKE; the last four as a Partnerships and Activation Race at Work Charter. countries, and so I’m excited Senior Sales Director for of Reed Exhibitions USA, as We must take action now, to see that Reed Exhibitions Nike, North America. A the company’s first Global and I am therefore delighted is reasserting our commit- life-long advocate com- Executive Sponsor for Race. that Ron Walden has agreed ment to race equality by mitted to elevating social Commenting on the ap- to be our Global Executive signing up to Business in the causes, Ron currently pointment, Hugh Jones said, Sponsor for Race. Using all Community’s Race at Work serves on board of direc- “The unequal treatment of his experience and advocacy, Charter. tors of 4thMVMT and the Black people, and especially Ron will provide us with vis- “My role will be to hold advisory boards of Charge- the recent killings of Breon- ible leadership on race and Reed Exhibitions account- fuze, and Ally2action. He na Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, ethnicity across our com- able and responsible for all is a former board member George Floyd, and others pany. He will drive actions our race and ethnic minority of the multi-cultural Food have left many people around such as recommending where initiatives moving forward Service and Hospitality Al- the world shocked, angry, to target our charitable dona- and to bridge the investment liance (MFHA), Portland devastated, and broken- tions, set targets for ethnic and commitments we’ll make Public Schools Founda- hearted. We have witnessed minority representation, how back to the communities in tion, Nike School Innova- the collective anger reach a we work with recruitment which we live and we oper- COURTESY PHOTO tion Fund, and the Greater boiling point in many cities agencies and how we drive ate. Ron Walden Los Angeles African Amer- and communities around the mentoring and sponsorship. “We will of course focus businesses and voices are ted to.” ican Chamber of Com- world where Reed Exhibi- He will work with me to cre- on talent – the recruiting, heard across all sectors About Ron Walden merce (GLAAACC). Ron tions employees and custom- ate a team to work and advise hiring, training, mentoring, and in all countries. I’m attended California State ers live and work. on these matters globally.” promoting, and rewarding excited and proud to have Ron is Group Vice University (Los Angeles), Black Lives Matter. We Speaking to his appoint- of a diverse workforce. But this opportunity, and I President of Strategic where he majored in Busi- stand in solidarity with our ment, Ron Walden said, “I’m we also want to impact our look forward to working Partnerships and Activa- ness Accounting. Ron and Black and ethnic minority honored and proud to be events and the way we orga- with Hugh and all our tion of Reed Exhibitions, his family reside in south- employees, customers, and named as Reed Exhibitions’ nise and hold them – ensur- colleagues to deliver the USA. He is a Sales Ex- ern California. partners, and we are commit- Global Executive Sponsor ing that Black and minority impact we have commit- ecutive with broad experi-

Nike {continued from Pg. A-1} and hypocrisy. They were completely innocent, yet, ended up being detained by the police. Nike built a frictionless machine to take money and labor from Black and Brown people while simultaneously paying them back in humilia- tion and exploitation. It’s time to change the way that machine operates.” Nike released a public statement that said, “We are taking the recent situ- ation at our Santa Monica store very seriously, and Attorneys Dan Stormer of Hadsell, Stormer, Renick & Dai call for zoom press con- we are currently investi- ference for racial profiling by Nike store management.SCREENSHOT gating the facts. We have reached out to the family to ior played no role in Nike’s express our deepest apolo- decision to terminate her. gies, and we will continue Nothing could provide a to work with our teams to clearer sign to Nike’s Black ensure we deliver on our customers and employees expectations for consumer that Nike does not care experiences.”

COURTESY PHOTO about their safety and well- According to their case being. Joel and TaMiya are (Case—2:20-cv-05985;

Joel Stallworth wore Nikes in the Olympics. still here. They’re not dead; Joel Stallworth, TaMi- so, according to Nike, no ya Dickerson, and Mi- TaMiya Dickerson, claimed them.” harm, no foul.” nor Plaintiff S.S., by and that “Being in that store and The couple left the store “Nike has created a to- through his Guardian ad seeing him play with that ball with the basketball and a tally hypocritical ad cam- Litem; versus, Nike Retail was really a special moment, receipt to confirm their pur- paign supposedly support- Services, Inc., Wendy Ma- and it was robbed from us … chase. Moments later, former ing Black Lives Matter. gee, and DOES 1-10), the which hurts me the most be- Nike Store Manager Wendy In reality, their completely various complaint for dam- cause it’s not something that Magee, accused Stallworth White paid leadership has ages are Unlawful Deten- we can’t get back.” of stealing the basketball he implemented and support- tion and False Arrest and The couple’s attorney, recently purchased. ed a corporate policy that Imprisonment, Deprivation Dan Stormer claimed, “They Stallworth said, “As I allows African American of Equal Rights Under The were purchasing a basket- got out of the store, I heard COURTESY PHOTO customers to be treated Law, Cal. Civ. Code & 51.7 ball, the first basketball for a commotion behind me … Joel Stallworth and son. as if they are all criminals – Ralph Act, Cal. Civ. Code their young son. For many and [Magee] was spewing whose every move must & 51.5 – Unruh Act, As- of us that would mean noth- out accusations.” Dicker- incident on her smartphone in Los Angeles. Magee was be closely scrutinized once sault, Intentional Infliction ing, but for Joel and TaMiya son also claimed, “I see this as well. The footage shows soon fired after the incident. they enter a Nike store,” Of Emotional Distress, Cal. whose family histories are woman lunging towards him Magee with two SMPD David Washington is said Dan Stormer, an ac- Civil Code & 46 – Slander, exceptional tributes to over- … this White woman tell- officers confronting the second representative of complished civil rights at- Negligent Supervision and coming discrimination and ing him, ‘Give me that ball couple for shoplifting. The Stallworth and Dickerson’s torney. “My clients intend Retention, 42 U.S.C. & adversity through athletics, back! You took that ball!’ video has gone viral upon team of attorneys. Wash- to hold Nike responsible 1985 Deprivation of Rights this was a huge personal that’s what I heard.” release, receiving the atten- ington claimed, “Magee’s for the harms caused by and Privileges. moment that resonated with Dickerson recorded the tion of local news stations egregious and racist behav- this corporate malfeasance

Safer {continued from Pg. A-1} the directives that were nia mandated to close all issued on Monday; it was indoor operations, such as disclosed news to guide the on Monday, there were over described as a “road map” indoor protests and per- city through the fluctuation 150,000 applications. Los to what campus will look sonal care services. There and adjustments. Angeles’ Renter Assistance like when they decide to were over 2,000 people Garcetti addressed how Program is the largest mon- reopen. Distance learning hospitalized as of July 13, the updates issued by Cali- etary initiative in the nation. will most likely be a part Los Angeles Director of fornia State Governor Gavin The window to apply is open of the physical learning Public Health Dr. Barbara Newsom will affect the city, until midnight, Friday night, system, student and faculty Ferrer disclosed in an ear- the state-made changes in there are five days to request will have to wear face cov- lier briefing, the Public direction of opening certain the assistance. For more in- erings, and extracurricular Health Department is guid- firms due to the increased formation there is a website activities will be limited. ed by the science and data, levels of COVID-19. New- available; hcidla.lacity.org. The L.A. Public Health monitoring key metrics to som stated, “We’ve made The city is still in an Department provided see a clear report in status. this point on multiple occa- emergency condition, numbers that show an es- Garcetti stated, “We sions and that is why we’re Garcetti emphasized the calation in hospitalization, can get through this, we moving back into a modifi- need for physical distanc- COURTESY PHOTO positive cases, and the can make those small sac- cation mode of our original ing, face coverings, and Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti overall community death rifices. Wear a mask, we stay-at-home order.” Los extreme attentiveness to hy- rate is still in the double can, clean our hands, and Angeles has already felt the gienic practices. Lives are A new online platform is la.fulgentgenetics.com. digits. The mayor shared keep six feet between us. retraction in bars, indoor at stake and each day more for scheduling tests was Mobile and pop-up testing the latest numbers sur- In doing so, we can ac- dining, and outdoor activity are at risk; the pandemic announced on Monday, sites are still in action, es- rounding coronavirus on celerate the day forward, since July 4. The Local Safer has gotten worse across the “designed to provide more pecially among those who July 13, reflected 13 addi- in which we are back at at Home Order is looking to country. The mayor admit- user-friendly experiences.” are most susceptible to the tional deaths, bringing the school and our economy be modified to include the tedly stated, we never had so Key benefits include re- virus. total COVID-19 related is roaring back, and we are state updates. many people infected or in- duction in delayed results Protocols have been deaths in the L.A. County rebuilding our prosperity Garcetti disclosed the re- fectious. L.A. is on the bor- and appointment modifica- prompted for grades k-12; to 3,822. and enjoying our city.” sults from the launch of rent- der of level ‘red’ indicating tions. The new website to the mayor stands behind ed- Among multiple coun- er’s assistance that started severe condition. schedule an appointment ucational resurgence with ties, the state of Califor- THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 COVID Prison Release: State to Start With Non-Violent Inmates Over Age 30 BY QUINCI LEGARDYE serve in their sentences; are bers Marc Levine (D-San gy to reduce the state’s the 50 percent goal will not California Black Media not currently serving time Rafael), Ash Kalra (D-San prison population beyond be immediate. for domestic violence or Jose), and Phil Ting (D-San the San Quentin drawdown, “This is less than a 10% Prison officials announ- violent crimes; and have no Francisco), as well as family Paul said decision makers in reduction, over the course of ced July 10 that an estimat- convictions that require members and friends of peo- California’s criminal justice several months. So it’s real- ed 8,000 incarcerated indi- them to register as sex ple currently incarcerated at system should “assess the ly modest. It's an improve- viduals will be eligible for offenders. While individu- San Quentin, which is locat- state’s prison population and ment, but it's an incremental early release by the end of als age 30 and over who ed north of San Francisco, identify low-risk or elderly one. We need bold decisive August, in order to stem the meet these criteria are across the Golden Gate inmates that could success- action here,” King said. FILE PHOTO COVID-19 outbreak in immediately eligible for Bridge, in Marin County. fully do the minimum Previously incarcerated Joe Paul, Managing Direc- California’s prison system. release, those age 29 or According to the CDCR, required time for their con- at San Quentin, King was tor of the Los Angeles “These actions are younger will be considered San Quentin, which is a viction and receive adequate released last December. For Regional Reentry Partner- taken to provide for the on a case-by-case basis. men’s prison, has had 1,880 rehabilitative support, while him, there are other ways the ship and Director of Politi- health and safety of the “We have an unprece- positive cases among its incarcerated.” state could assist incarcerat- cal and Civic Affairs, City of incarcerated population dented moment in time to incarcerated population and “Then they should be ed people once they are Refuge Church-L.A. and staff,” California actually augment the work staff as of July 10. In June, released based on good released. Department of Corrections of prison reform and the Amend at UC San Francis- behavior and other suitabili- “According to the fornia,” he said. “We need to and Rehabilitation (CDCR) reduction of the already co, an advocacy organiza- ty conditions for successful CDCR, about seventy per- sustain this attention Secretary Ralph Diaz said. overcrowded conditions that tion focused on changing reintegration into communi- cent of people consistently because unfortunately “We aim to implement have persisted,” said Joe negative aspects of correc- ty,” he continued. have somewhere to go. COVID-19 is not going these decompression meas- Paul, managing director of tional culture, and Berkeley California Black Media Also, there’s Project away. So we can't let our ures in a way that aligns the Los Angeles Regional Public Health released a also spoke with James King, Roomkey, in which the state guard down.” with both public health and Reentry Partnership and memo calling for the state to member of the #StopSan- has paid for several hotel Activists say they want public safety.” Director of Political and reduce the prison’s popula- QuentinOutbreak Coalition rooms,” King continued. the state to base inmate Multiple prisons in Cal- Civic Affairs, City of tion to below 50% of its cur- and State Campaigner for “Our suggestion would be releases on data and best ifornia have become Refuge Church-L.A. rent capacity. the Oakland-based Ella that they be allowed to go practices learned from past COVID-19 hotspots in The announcement fol- During a press confer- Baker Center for Human there for the first 14 days experience. recent months. According lows a July 8 press conference last week, Gov. New- Justice. post-release in order to safe- “The science of people to the CDCR, 2,286 incar- ence organized by the som acknowledged the “We [the Coalition] con- ly quarantine, and then aging out of crime, as well cerated people have tested #StopSanQuentinOutbreak problem at San Quentin. tinue to agree with the pub- return to their families.” as the CDCR’s own risk positive for the virus and Coalition to amplify con- “It's a concern, always lic health experts who have At the press conference, assessments that have iden- 31 have died across the cerns of the people incarcer- has been. We have not been said that at least a 50% Assemblymember Levine tified tens of thousands of state’s prison system as of ated at San Quentin, the old- shy about leaning in on this reduction in the incarcera- called for sustained action. people as low risk for recidi- July 10. est prison in California. over the course of many, tion rate is necessary for “We must sustain our vism or violence” should be CDCR prison popula- Some elected officials many months,” said the gov- public health safety, not just attention here at San the criteria, King said. “And tion reduction guidelines attended the press confer- ernor. “We still have a lot for people inside the prison Quentin, and at every facili- we stand by ready to help prioritize the release of ence, including Senator more work to do and we rec- but people outside of ty where people are sen- facilitate and use our incarcerated people who Scott Weiner (D-San Fran- ognize our responsibility.” prison,” the activist said. tenced for time and locked resources to facilitate safe have 365 days or less to cisco) and Assemblymem- As a longer-term strate- But he says getting to up across the state of Cali- reentry.” Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green Takes Defense Skills to New Arena: Politics BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY presentation to the members would make it more diffi- Only this time I decided that munity needs as many California Black Media of the committee with a salvo cult to access teledentistry I would try invisible aligners. options as possible to close declaring that teledentistry services by requiring an in- I came across a tele-dentistry the disparity gap for oral Draymond Green, 30, and telehealth are “telecrap.” person visit to a dentist. platform with licensed den- health care. African Ameri- who has won three National “This will disproportion- Two days before tists by the name of SmileDi- cans and other people of Basketball Association ately hurt communities of Green’s Twitter rant, he sent rectClub,” Green stated in color have the right to afford- (NBA) Championships with color; not everyone can go to a two-page letter to several the letter. able, quality health care treat- the San Francisco-based health-care providers,” Low California politicians Green told recipients of ment,” Huffman said. Golden State Warriors, is said. “The reality is that sub- explaining the hardship he his letter that the California In his letter, Green said known to be an agitator on par treatment can do real experienced trying to get State National Association because Assemblymember the court. harm, the risk is too high.” affordable dental care. for the Advancement of Col- Low’s constituents are Now, the three-time Green says he is stand- In it, the athlete said his ored People (NAACP) and among the richest Californi- NBA All-Defensive First ing up for disadvantaged mother struggled to pay the California Black Cham- ans, maybe he is unaware Team selection has mounted AP PHOTO/AL GOLDIS African Americans who $7,000 for the metal braces ber of Commerce are all how his legislation might Former Michigan State and an attack off the hardwood in current Golden State War- can’t afford to just drop into he wore between his eighth opposed to AB 1998. hurt poor Californians. another arena: Politics. riors player Draymond a dentist's office to get x- and 12th-grade years. He In March, California “If there is something Green is speaking out, online Green talks to reporters rays and clearance before also wrote that he broke his State NAACP President I’m missing as to why you and off, expressing his dis- before an NCAA college they can purchase dental retainers when arrived at Alice Huffman asked the leg- would consider adopting a pleasure for Assembly Bill basketball Tuesday, Dec. 3, products they need from Michigan University and islature to knock down any bill that would take away (AB) 1998, the “Dental 2019, in East Lansing, companies like SDC. couldn’t leave to fix them bill that would create an doctor discretion to subject Practice Act,” which is Mich. “Do you want them to because of the strict demands obstacle to affordable den- a patient to radiation, that authored by Assemblymem- tell them they’re not worthy of his basketball schedule. tal care. would also limit access and ber Evan Low (D-Camp- Low’s comment surfaced in of a good smile? They’re Because of “crooked Huffman said SDC’s significantly increase the bell). the media. not worthy of confidence, teeth,” he wrote, smiling teledentistry platform for cost of dental care then let’s Low’s district covers AB 1998, the “Dental employment opportunities, wasn’t a gesture of his for clear aligner therapy treat- set up a call to discuss,” he parts of the South Bay and Practice Act,” if passed by and so many other benefits, many years. ments has helped more than offered. “This is California. Silicon Valley. Home to a the California Senate, a good smile brings? “After seven years of 100,000 Californians, includ- We’re supposed to be lead- number of tech companies, would require dentists to @Evan_Low,” Green hiding my smile, I made a ing African Americans. ing on these issues. Instead, the area is more than 50% conduct an in-person exam- tweeted. decision that I was going to “Now, more than ever, this bill is a step in the White and under 3% African ination of their patients If approved, AB 1998 finally fix my teeth again. the African American com- wrong direction.” American. Latinos account prior to approving a treat- for about 17%. ment plan for clear aligners Last week, Green fired or other orthodontics. off a series of tweets directed The bill would also pro- at AB 1998 and Low. He hibit internet companies tagged the politician in them. from offering direct-to- The NBA player went on consumer products to Cali- the defense after Low made fornians until legislation is an indirect reference to him passed that establishes Saturday, August 15, 2020 in a published report. “No parameters for how tele- Californian deserves to be orthodontic companies may harmed by substandard, prof- operate. 8:00am – 12:00pm it-hungry care, regardless of Green’s political push- whether they’re an NBA back against AB 1998 may champion,” the politician be rooted in more than one I said. stake the athlete has in tele- Green took Low’s com- dentistry. Green has a finan- ment as a flagrant foul — cial investment in the aggressive contact, in this SmileDirectClub (SDC), a case, coming from a politi- global leader in the online cian against an opponent. dental care industry. He also Green shot back, telling shares personal stories of Low his bill would hamper how affordable direct-mail low-income communities' dental products helped him access to dental products. fix his teeth and regain his “The only issue of profits confidence while he was here is you giving more to growing up. dentists, while, once again, SDC markets non-pre- underserved communities scription straightening are shut out. Sounds like aligners at discounted costs you’d prefer if I shut up and to correct teeth-positioning dribble @Evan_Low,” Green problems. tweeted on July 10, the day In September 2019, Forbes reported that Green started investing in SDC four years earlier in 2015 at Drive through only to pick-up fully loaded backpack and more…… a $150 million valuation. The financial publication Exposition Park Green Lot/(Lot 6) also mentioned that Green could make 40 times more Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd & Hoover, from his investment. Los Angeles, CA 90037 SDC began trading pub- To become a sponsor or vendor please call (323)290-0456 or licly on Sept. 12, 2019, email us at [email protected] according to Forbes. On May 21, during a

AP PHOTO/JEFF CHIU Business and Professions Golden State Warriors for- Committee hearing on AB ward Draymond Green. 1998, Low opened up his A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 the new role of Chief Equity being funneled back into the against injustice across all Chief Officer, it created an impe- Black Community, towards scales of living as a Black {continued from Pg. A-1} tus towards new sources to social services, youth de- American, post chattel further her fight for equality. velopment, health, housing, slavery, is being looked at munity Build, where she and we must knit racial jus- The Racial Equity Ac- and the overall recovery of with no way of turning a played a critical role during tice and affirmative action tion Plan is a multi-dimen- underserved communities. blind eye. the noted social uprising in into the fabric of our poli- sional solution, looking to The role as first Chief Shockley plans to 1992. She had her hand in cies, our institutions, and cover many different spears Equity Officer represents a work with different de- restoring South L.A. after our society.” Shockley and of racial discrimination and milestone for change that partments, which include the civil storm due to po- Garcetti are in alliance with shield underserved com- has been reached in lo- the Civil and Human lice brutality had passed. making the City Mayor’s munities. It looks to answer cal government; Shockley Rights Commission. The Shockley also holds the office a model for true ra- sharp topics of inequality shared her thoughts behind focal point of the City Eq- title of Deputy Mayor for cial and social equality. The within employment, lack of the meaning of this achieve- uity Branch is inclusive Economic Opportunity; she movement towards healing knowledge or resource in ment and how she looks to and designed to bring a has led initiatives within within the Black commu- property ownership, and bring forth the best results, generational line of equal- the Garcetti administrations nity has penetrated Los An- many more negative conno- “This role of the city’s first ity and solidarity within that investigate inequalities geles City Hall. tations that have been high- equity officer is sort of an opportunity for people of within minimum wage, free Amid her entrance into lighted during this global acceleration and an out- color and of all spectrums community college, and the role, Shockley stated, Chief Equity Officer and pandemic. growth of what I’ve been of the community. housing. “I am honored to serve as Deputy Mayor of Economic These steps towards doing as Deputy Mayor of The system Shockley On Juneteenth, Mayor the city’s first Chief Equity Opportunity, equality start with public of- Economic Opportunities. has the power to create Garcetti added one more Officer, and I welcome the Brenda Shockley ficials and review of policy. The fact is, when you work is looking to be all inclu- badge; he announced opportunity to continue to but there is applied weight Shockley is directly linked in areas of economic op- sive; she’s starting with Shockley as the first Chief fight for racial equity and brought to many in commu- to one of the major com- portunity, particularly in the creating a baseline that Equity Officer. She is now against injustice,” said the nity leadership. Shockley munity uprisings that took portfolio I have - which is is grounded in data and sitting with dual roles as new Deputy Mayor. “I am responded to this inquiry, place in 1992, she shared family source centers, work research. From her stand- Deputy Mayor for Eco- proud to work for an ad- “In some ways the roles are her thoughts on the cur- source centers, re-entry pro- point, the locomotive for nomic Opportunity and ministration that recognizes complimentary because it’s rent social climate that has gram, free college promise; change cannot move for- Chief Officer of Equity. it must start at City Hall if what I ‘ve been fighting for pinched an international all of those are really very ward if we haven’t studied Her background indicates Los Angeles is to become a since I been in the mayor’s nerve, “You can push the much of an extension of where it’s been. Shockley that she is a well-rounded model of racial fairness.” office.“ pendulum only so far before what I’ve done my entire stated, “I feel so moved to advocate for many pressing Shining light on the She continued, “As the it swings back and demands career. “ have the opportunity to be matters, such as the unshel- combination of roles and Deputy Mayor of Oppor- a place,” Shockley said. She continued, “I have a part of turning this jour- tered pandemic, communi- responsibilities Shockley tunity, our whole program One of the first items on this sense of hope, this abid- ney in the right direction, ty revitalization, education, carries, there is an inquisi- is based on equity … we the agenda that Shockley ing sense of hope, because I to really march into the and equal employment option of balance and mea- were poised to move ahead will unsheathe is reform see what in the past has been future, unapologetically, portunity. surement of pressure. The with an equity agenda …” to police tactics. This will a moment in time. I abso- and open about our goals Garcetti shared within inequalities against people Shockley addressed that her coincide with the Mayor’s lutely see this as a move- and our objectives …” the announcement, “Our of color were not created standing as Deputy Mayor declaration of 250-million ment-in-time.” Shockley city is hungry for change, by the community itself, has not only paved a way for dollars of the City’s budget further explained the fight

concerns of the racial con- blatant lies. Hicks said, Fuller {continued from Pg. A-1} flict in that area. Given the “It does concern me, and political climate that existed bother me, that Robert According to Hicks, During the investiga- at the time, it was best to get Fuller wasn’t buried and there is no evidence of tion, there were leaks that answers sooner than later. there were all these ru- Fuller’s death being a hate attempted to tarnish the “The community was vis- mors circulating about crime, only time will tell name of Fuller. It raised ibly upset by the hanging. him. It has always been the truth behind this tragic eyebrows for Hicks and They felt dismissed by the extremely frustrating that death. “I don’t have any the family because of the press conference, and the someone would start a evidence that this was a language used in the leak. quick judgement by law- rumor so vile.” He contin- hate crime. There is noth- Hicks says, “I do have a makers, says Hicks. ued, “That was extremely ing to indicate any threats, concern on how the leak “I’ve always maintained frustrating for me and still nothing to indicate any foul came out, trying to make that there needs to be a remains an issue for the play. There were no racists this connection. And the thorough investigation. I’m family. This is a wonder- sentiments, no symbols, reason I have this concern, thankful for the community ful family and I think it’s or anything in the area. So is one of the leaks specifi- for providing the support ridiculous that we contin- we don’t have information cally stated that they had and passion necessary to ue to have these rumors that suggests it was a hate information from the sher- get the investigation done.” come out knowing they crime.” iff’s department about Pe- When Hicks was asked by still have to bury their The family and Hicks nal Code, PC 288, which is reporters if he is satisfied by brother.” would like to know what child molestation,” Hicks the current investigation he The family hired their was on Keller’s phone the states. said, “I’ll leave it there.” KHARI JONES, JR/ L.A. SENTINEL own private investiga- day of his death, but they He also says, “That con- The family and Hicks Attorney Dominique N. Westerland (left) and Attorney tor, and at this moment are not able to get access cerns me, that language was met with investigators for Jamon R. Hicks (right) hold a press conference to update the family does not have because there is a password used. That someone would about two hours, and the the public on Robert Fuller death. access to the witness’s on it. Therefore the results say PC 288. Because that is most critical questions were name, specifically the will be delayed. “I have al- something lawyers would asked about the rumors cir- Hicks discussed that he would be on this, and the person who found the ways promised that I will typically reference or law culating. “We spent time in spoke to the attorney gen- FBI would simply oversee body. When asked by give the family all the in- enforcement. It gives me the meeting to confirm it eral’s office prior to the the investigation. So that reporters about getting formation, good or bad. To concerns that there may was no suicide note found. meeting with the sheriff’s does bring me relief.” that information, Hicks satisfy the family, my goal have been an internal leak.” There was no stool or chair. department, and they reas- It was disturbing to the said, “If the sheriff would is to hopefully get access Hicks mentioned the After his body was found, sured they would oversee family that false rumors share that information, we to the content, so that I can community put pressure on we wanted to make a state- the investigation. He states, were circulating shortly af- would appreciate it. We give them as much infor- the authorities to conduct ment to put to rest all the “The sheriffs gave our of- ter Fuller was found, and would love to share that mation as possible,” Hicks a thorough investigation. rumors.” ficers excitement and plea- to this day, Hicks and the with our investigator.” says. They already had raised In the press conference, sure that we know their eyes family are bothered by the

Rate down {continued from Pg. A-1} law enforcement. Most es- basic need, where the world calations do not require the seems to have forgotten restraints or interrogation about you and your not sit- from the police, in most ting at the table, making de- cases people who are from cisions that will affect your the neighborhood, who are life; the struggle ‘to be’ is a familiar with those around source of stress.” them, can have a gentle ap- Grills continued, “Just proach to resolving minor to exist is a source of confrontation or mental stress, and the struggle for health related incidents. an empowered existence Led by Council member in society is infused with Marqueece Harris-Dawson, assumption about your in- the program has sprouted feriority, about your crimi- many opportunities for nality … is not ok.” Dr. community engagement Grills addressed how that and improvement over the much weight applied is like span of two years. The one- stretching a rubber band million-dollar directive was past its limits, it will snap. set to prevent gun violence The healing circles deal during the summer, where with psychological effects the neighborhood would of a failed system among generally see an increase in the people. hostility and crime. SLAC- The definition of the SI continues to nourish healing circles implies a Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist of LMU-PARC, Lead Interventionist, the soul of the community process that is led by the Dr. Cheryl Grills. PHOTO BY BETTI HALSELL Leon Gullette PHOTO BY BETTI HALSELL with positive reinforcement community, creating own- from public leaders such ership. There is intergen- City Council, in the midst Interventionist, Quincy and keeps surveillance worker, Johnny Ross, Jr. as Council members Herb erational connection, which of demonstrations and pro- Mitchell has been with the around the community. The broke down the typical Wesson, Harris-Dawson, is available to all members tests, we decided that we Community Safety initia- ingenious system within the day that is carried out, and Curren Price, piloting of the community. The wanted to reimagine public tive since it began two years community safety initiative “Right now we are mak- the wave of change that work of healing circles is to safety.” ago, “Me and a group of my staff is made of the people ing sure our community starts within the collective. have a “safe space” where The ‘Green shirts’ are homeboys and homegirls who live in the area. Mem- members don’t come up Working on the mental everyone can exhale, re- part of the uniform worn by that grew up in the com- bers are familiar with every here and do anything health of the neighborhood, lease, and de-stress with Intervention Workers, to in- munity, came together to nook and cranny of their or hassle the kids while SLACSI partnered with tools that will be additional dicate they are a member of figure out a way that we can environment as Lead Inter- they’re in the park try- the Psychology Applied armor after the meetings. the Community Safety Ini- bring the crime rate down,” ventionist, Leon Gullette ing to enjoy themselves.” Research Center at Loyola Harris-Dawson ex- tiative. It represents growth Mitchell explained that he explained, “We know all the Ross described his route Marymount University plained the program’s in- and new beginnings in local was part of the upbringing hot spots; our job is to moni- of walking around the (LMU-PARC) to develop gredients consisted of com- parks; residents wear their that could lead to violence tor the park,” he shared. park and remains vigilant Healing Circles. Clinical munity members, mental green shirts with pride and and community sabotage. Gullette continued, “We in the front entrances to Psychologist Dr. Cheryl health workers, and the monitor the grounds where He formed a group know what we are looking see who’s coming in and Grills explained, “Living staff of the parks and rec- the youth can play with no called “Advocates for Peace for and we are used to deal- who’s coming out. “Our in a society where your reation centers. 10th Dis- fear of the dangers that may and Urban Unity” on Ver- ing with gangs and stuff like main thing is to seek safe- life isn’t valued, where re- trict Council member, Herb have lurked around the cor- mont and 84th street. He that.” ty for these young men sources are inadequate for Wesson stated, “We, on the ner. also wears his green shirt Another intervention and young ladies”. THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11 California is Hooking Small Businesses Up With Free E-Commerce, Online Marketing Help

BY QUINCI LEGARDYE nia’s beloved small busi- ment (PPE) marketplace. California Black Media nesses need our help now The online portal links Cali- more than ever,” said Isabel fornia businesses with Gov. Newsom says he Guzman, co-chair of the COVID-19 safety equip- wants to help small busi- Small Business Subcom- ment. nesses. Combined, they are mittee and director of the “California’s small busi- a major economic engine in state’s Office of the Small nesses are adapting to the the state. He wants them to Business Advocate, in an new marketplace, integrat- FILE PHOTO get online quicker and OpEd she co-authored with ing technology at higher Gene Hale expand their markets to Sarah Friar, who is co-chair rates than ever, developing reach new customers in of the Small Business Sub- creative ways to connect operational challenges, cyberspace. This is as the committee and CEO of San with clients digitally and especially for businesses COVID-19 pandemic con- Francisco-based Nextdoor. repurposing to serve their owned by African Ameri- FILE PHOTO tinues to hammer their bot- The Press Enterprise, a communities with innova- cans and other ethnic tom lines and change the in a rapidly changing global shoppers in California to Riverside County media tions that meet the minorities in California. way we shop. marketplace. help small businesses oper- outlet, published their state- moment,” said Gov. New- “According to the Stan- To that end, the governor “Ninety-five percent of ate safely during the pan- ment. som. “California remains ford Institute for Economic declared July 2020 “Califor- the world customers are out- demic. It also provides small Nextdoor is a San Fran- committed to helping all of Policy Research, in the last 4 nia for All Small Business side of the United States. As business owners with cisco-based company that our diverse small businesses months, there has been a 15 Month” in a proclamation small businesses learn to resources to help them provides a hyper-local social become more resilient and percent drop of active busi- issued July 8. pivot as a result of the Covid improve their online pres- networking platform to con- thrive.” ness owners across the “With local businesses pandemic, it is imperative ence, including free website nect people with each other There are nearly 4 mil- nation,” Guzman and Friar across the state working to that they have the online development and digital and to businesses and lion small businesses in Cal- shared. “That decrease is meet unprecedented chal- presence and access to capi- marketing. resources in their communi- ifornia. In good times, they nearly double for Black- lenges during the COVID- tal to reach those potential The Governor’s Office ty. make up over 99% of all owned and operated busi- 19 crisis, California for All clients,” said Gene Hale, of Business and Economic “Supporting nearby businesses in the state and nesses at 26%, and at 19% Small Business Month is an president of the Greater Los Development has partnered stores, business owners, and employ nearly half of the for Latino, 21% Asian, and important time to recognize Angeles African American with leading tech companies local employees, as they state’s workforce — over 25% immigrant. their essential contributions Chamber of Commerce in the state, including modify operations to slow 7.1 million people, accord- The governor also to our state, and each do our (GLAAACC). “Supporting Google, eBay, Square and the spread of COVID-19, is ing to U.S Small Business emphasized the importance part to help California’s local businesses will help Yelp, to provide services to an essential commitment to Administration’s 2018 num- of maintaining social dis- diverse small businesses stimulate those communities small businesses, including our community,” Guzman bers. tancing protocols while recover and thrive,” reads and invigorate job growth.” free online advertising, free and Friar wrote. Before the pandemic, shopping. the proclamation. The Small Business websites, and COVID-19 In addition to resources across the United States, “Critically, amid the African American busi- Month proclamation coin- relief. They will also con- from business partners, the African American and Lati- ongoing emergency, we ness owners and advocates cided with the start of “Call- nect California businesses campaign’s website includes no women-owned business- must all do our part to keep across the state are opti- ing All Californians: #Shop- with under 750 employees links to state and county es were experiencing the small business employees, mistic. The much-needed SafeShopLocal,” a new to shipping companies that industry guidance, free busi- fastest growth, according to owners, and others safe by assistance Gov. Newsom campaign the governor’s can help them set up e-com- ness consulting, and the Cal- 2012 U.S. Census Bureau wearing face coverings has announced in a time of office is leading. merce deliveries. ifornia Manufacturers and data. when we go out, practicing crisis, they say, will enable The #ShopSafeShopLo- “Local has taken on a Technology Association’s But COVID-19 is pre- safe shopping and following them to remain competitive cal campaign encourages new meaning and Califor- personal protective equip- senting new financial and public health protocols.” Wells Fargo Commitment Could Potentially Result in Billions for Small Businesses

BY STACY M. BROWN happening with COVID-19 Given the federal gov- in the country and has NNPA Newswire Senior and the economic slowdown ernment’s extension of the spent a lot of time under- Correspondent that occurred,” said Jenny PPP, Wells Fargo will standing various strategies Flores, Wells Fargo’s head reopen its PPP loan applica- to assist small businesses, In April, Wells Fargo of small business growth tion process to eligible cus- Flores declared. announced it would donate philanthropy. tomers as soon as possible “We have key members gross proceeds from the “We also noticed that through a link in Business across the country, and I Paycheck Protection Plan to diverse individuals were Online Banking, the bank talk to entrepreneurs direct- nonprofits working with having a very negative noted in a news release. ly,” she said. small businesses. impact, and with the data, it Additionally, the Wells “This reflects a very This month, the bank has was coming to 41 percent Fargo Open for Business thoughtful approach, one ramped up its efforts by or 450,000 Black-owned Fund’s initial grants will FILE PHOTO that is based on really put- unveiling the details of an businesses closed when allocate $28 million to Com- Given the federal government’s extension of the PPP, Wells ting the customer right at the approximately $400 million COVID hit. That is a dis- munity Development Finan- Fargo will reopen its PPP loan application process to eligi- center, listening to what they ble customers as soon as possible through a link in Business initiative to help small busi- proportionate impact not cial Institutions (CDFIs), need. This has potentially $1 Online Banking, the bank noted in a news release. nesses impacted by the ongo- only to the entrepreneurs also known as nonprofit billion of impact in a three- ing COVID-19 pandemic. but also to the employees community lenders. wealth gap in African Amer- owners in urban and rural year period,” Flores added. The goal is to help keep they have and the pocket- The grants are aimed at ican communities. markets nationwide. “When they get the the doors of small business- book,” Flores stated. empowering Black and The CDFIs will also “This is an extension of loans and recycle that and es open, retain employees, Through June 30, Wells African American-owned receive capital for urgent the commitment we had to then for every million CDFI and rebuild. Fargo funded loans under small businesses, which the deployment to impacted diverse businesses,” Flores loans out to small business- Through Wells Fargo’s the PPP for more than National Bureau of Eco- businesses in the Mid- noted. es, they can support 18 busi- new Open for Business 179,000 customers, with an nomic Research said are Atlantic, Southeast, and “Small businesses need nesses and create 31 jobs. Fund, the company will average loan amount of closing at nearly twice the Midwest. cash to open again, and we “Hence, if you take the engage nonprofit organiza- $56,000, totaling $10.1 bil- rate of the industry. Further, a Local Initia- are putting $260 million for $250 million and work tions to provide capital, lion. Among the first grantees tives Support Corporation community development through it, it’s thousands of technical support, and long- Of the loans made, 84 are Expanding Black Busi- (LISC) will provide grants financial pocket lenders businesses we’re impacting term resiliency programs to percent of those are for com- ness Credit Initiative and low-cost capital to that have a track record of in such a positive way. small businesses, emphasiz- panies with less than ten (EBBC), which will support more than 2,800 entrepre- reaching diverse communi- We’re really proud of the ing those that are minority- employees; 60 percent were the launch of a Black Vision neurs, focusing on prevent- ties. We want them to be opportunity we have to col- owned businesses. for amounts of $25,000 or Fund to increase the flow of ing loss in revenue, sustain- able to do new loans and to laborate with CDFIs and “We realized early on less; and, 90 percent of these capital to Black-focused ing employment, and avert- have grant money.” particularly those who are that small businesses were applicants had $2 million or CDFIs for transformational ing vacancies among vul- Wells Fargo counts as led by diverse entrepre- taking the brunt of what was less in annual revenue. work to close the racial nerable small business one of the top PPP lenders neurs.” NEWS A-7 A-THURSDAY,12 LASENTINEL.NET JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL JULY 16, 2020

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v. Board of Education II), troops, and nine students— in a movement that would which remanded future de- known as the “Little Rock eventually lead to the top- segregation cases to lower Nine”—were able to enter pling of Jim Crow laws federal courts and directed Central High School under across the South.*Passage district courts and school armed guard *Impact of of the Civil Rights Act of boards to proceed with de- Brown v. Board of Educa- 1964, backed by enforce- segregation “with all delib- tion *Though the Supreme ment by the Justice Depart- erate speed.” *Though well Court’s decision in Brown ment, began the process of intentioned, the Court’s ac- v. Board didn’t achieve desegregation in earnest. tions effectively opened school desegregation on This landmark piece of civ- the door to local judicial its own, the ruling (and il rights legislation was fol- WWW.ASKDRJEANETTEPARKER.COM and political evasion of the steadfast resistance to lowed by the Voting Rights desegregation. While Kan- it across the South) fueled Act of 1965 and the Fair “The Education Football” sas and some other states the nascent civil rights Housing Act of 1968.*In acted in accordance with movement in the United 1976, the Supreme Court Brown vs Board of Education Part 2 the verdict, many school States.*In 1955, a year af- issued another landmark and local officials in the ter the Brown v. Board of decision in Runyon v. Mc- The new Chief Justice, Warren wrote that “in the anteed by the 14th Amend- South defied it. *In one Education decision, Rosa Crary, ruling that even pri- displaying considerable field of public education ment.” Little Rock Nine major example, Governor Parks refused to give up vate, nonsectarian schools political skill and deter- the doctrine of ‘separate In its verdict, the Supreme Orval Faubus of Arkansas her seat on a Montgomery, that denied admission to mination, the new chief but equal’ has no place,” Court did not specify how called out the state Na- Alabama bus. Her arrest students on the basis of justice succeeded in en- as segregated schools are exactly schools should be tional Guard to prevent sparked the Montgomery race violated federal civil gineering a unanimous “inherently unequal.” As integrated, but asked for black students from attend- bus boycott and would rights laws.*By overturn- verdict against school a result, the Court ruled further arguments about ing high school in Little lead to other boycotts, ing the “separate but equal” segregation the follow- that the plaintiffs were be- it. In May 1955, the Court Rock in 1957. After a tense sit-ins and demonstra- ing year. In the decision, ing “deprived of the equal issued a second opinion in standoff, President Eisen- tions (many of them led {See PARKER A-15} issued on May 17, 1954, protection of the laws guar- the case (known as Brown hower deployed federal by Martin Luther King Jr.),

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Line Service Change Proposal ��C S�C S�� S�� SC 125� Line 125 to continue to operate between C Line (Green) Norwalk Station and �l Segundo via Rosecrans Av with improved weekday peak and midday service frequency. 2 1

126 Discontinue Line 126 due to underutilized service; nearest alternative services: Lines 125 (Rosecrans Av), 210 (Crenshaw Bl), 212 (�awthorne Bl), and 232 (Sepulveda Bl), Torrance Transit Line 8 (Aviation Bl), Beach 1 Cities Transit Line 109, LADOT Commuter �xpress 438 (�ighland Av), and G-Trans Line 5 (�l Segundo Bl). 127� Line 127 to follow existing route between A Line (Blue) Compton Station and Downey Depot, except for remaining on Somerset Bl between Clark Av and Bellflower Bl. Discontinue underutilized service on Alondra Bl to make the route more direct. Line 127 to extend west of the A Line Compton Station to � Line (Silver)/C 1 2 Line (Green) �arbor Freeway Station via Compton Bl, San Pedro St, �l Segundo Bl, and Broadway to Figueroa/117th St, replacing segments of Lines 45 � 51. New weekend service and more frequent weekday service to be provided. 128 Line 128 to operate between A Line (Blue) Compton Station and Alondra Bl � Carmenita Rd. Discontinue underutilized Line 128 segment south of Alondra Bl � Carmenita Rd; alternative service to Cerritos Towne 1 Center via Cerritos On �heels (CO�) Route 1-A. Line 128 to include new weekend service. 130� Line 130 continues to be operated initially by Metro on Artesia Bl between A Line (Blue) Artesia Station and Cerritos and later transitioned to Long Beach Transit. Line 130 west of the Artesia A Line Station is planned to 2 1 transition to Torrance Transit as their New Line 13, following existing route via Artesia Bl to Redondo Beach. 150, Lines 150, 240 � 750 merge to create more frequent Line 150 to operate from �entura/Reseda west to THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JULY ANGELES 16, 2020 SENTINEL NEWSNEWS240, Chatsworth Station along �entura Bl and Topanga Canyon Bl providing LASENTINEL.NET a connectionTHURSDAY,JANUARY with new frequent Line A-13 9, 2014 245, 240 operating via Reseda Bl and east along �entura Bl between Northridge and B Line (Red) Universal 1 750 City/Studio City Station. Underutilized stops consolidated to balance speed, reliability, and accessibility. New more frequent Line 150 to replace existing Line 245 with service on �entura Bl and Topanga Canyon Bl. 152, Lines 152 � 353 merge to create new Line 152 serving Roscoe Bl with midday weekday frequency 353 improvements. On the east end, Line 152 to travel via Lankershim Bl to provide a more direct connection to Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Noticesthe B Line (Red)Public North �ollywood Notices Station. On the west end,Public route to terminate Notices at Topanga Canyon Bl. Public Notices 1 Service on �ineland Ave to be provided by modified Line 162 and new Line 290. Modified Line 162 to provide service on Fallbrook Av. Underutilized stops consolidated to balance speed, reliability, and accessibility. New New Line 153 to operate between B Line (Red) North �ollywood Station and downtown Burbank via Burbank Line Bl, as well as a segment of Burbank Bl east of North �ollywood Station. Line 154 to operate between B Line 1 153, (Red) North �ollywood Station � Sepulveda Bl, via Oxnard St � B urbank Bl as a two-way direction circulator Line154 Servicewith more Change frequency. Proposal Discontinue underutilized segment west of Sepulveda Bl. ��C S�C S�� S�� SC 158,155, Line 158155 to followmerge existing with a segment route via of �oodman Line 183 andAv, thenoperate travel via via Riverside Plummer Dr, St Sepulveda to Chatsworth Bl, and Station. Magnoli Linea Bl167 167183 tobetween serve currentthe B Line Line (Red) 158 segment North �ollywood on Devonshire and Universal St and existing City/Studio Coldwater City Stations Canyon with Av moresegment. frequent A swap of east-westweekday service. alignments Segment between of Line Lines 155 158 east � 167 of Universal is intended City/Studio to create Citysimpler, Station easier via Oliveto use Av routes. to cont Seinuervice to to 1 Sepulvedabe served by Ambulatory Burbank Bus Care newly Center improved to be provided Pink Route. on-street Line 94at �askellto provide Av moreand Gloria frequency Av. New on the weekend segment of 1 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority eveningexisting Lineservice 183 and east more of North frequent �ollywood weekday Station service along on �oodmanMagnolia Bl. Av New to be Metro added. MicroTransit service and ��C� �� P��L�C �� 161 Lineexisting 161 Glendale to operate Beeline primarily 4 will on beexisting available route in betweenGlendale the to replaceG Line (Orange)the Line 183Canoga segment Station on andChevy City of Line Thousand ServiceChase/Acacia/�erdugo Change Oaks. InProposal Calabasas, it would operate on Calabasas Rd instead of Park Calabasas and Park ��C S�C S�� 1 S�� SC The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will hold a series of six public hearings beginning �ednesday, August 19, 2020 158, GranadaLine 158 to followimprove existing travel routetime. Newvia �oodman weekend Av,evening then servicetravel via to Plummerbe added. St to Chatsworth Station. Line 167 162,167 Linesto serve 162 current � 163 Linemerge 158 to segment provide Lineon Devonshire 162 with more St and frequency existing during Coldwater mid-day Canyon weekdays Av segment. on Sherman A swap �ay of . through Thursday, August 27, 2020 to receive community input on proposed ma�or service changes to Metro�s bus service. Approved changes will 6 become effective December 2020 or later. Details of the hearing dates, times, and methods to participate are listed at the end of this notice. 163� Oneast-west the east alignments end, new betweenLine 162 Linesto be routed158 � 167via �inelandis intended Av to to create provide simpler, more service easier toalong use theroutes. corrido Serrvice while to 1 stillSepulveda connecting Ambulatory to the B CareLine (Red)Center North to be �ollywood provided on-street Station, andat �askell extended Av andto serve Gloria Fallbrook Av. New Av weekend in the west 1 The upcoming public hearings are being held in conformance with federal public hearing requirements outlined in Section 5307 (b) of Title 49 U.S.C., endevening and servicecontinue and to directlymore frequent serve �est weekday �ills serviceMedical on Center. �oodman Line 152Av to to be serve added. Lankershim Bl instead of Line and public hearing guidelines outlined in Section 2-50-025 of Metro�s Administrative Code, as amended. 161 162. Line 161 to operate primarily on existing route between the G Line (Orange) Canoga Station and City of 164, LinesThousand 164 �Oaks. 165 toIn operateCalabasas, in partnership, it would operate with buses on Calabasas changing Rd between instead these of Park lines Calabasas at Platt Ave/�ict and Parkory Bd to 1 1 The service proposals to be considered are listed below; �1� means that the line�s most significant segment/change is within that Service Council 165� eliminateGranada toa longimprove turn-around travel time. loop New and weekendprovide more evening frequent service service to be duringadded. the weekday midday hours. region and �2� indicates a less significant change or no change to the line in that region. The � indicates that stops in those proposals are to be 166,162, Lines 166162 � 364163 merge to provide Line 166162 with more frequentfrequency midday during weekday mid-day weekdaysservice. Line on 166Sherman to con �aytinue. consolidated to balance speed, reliability, and accessibility The Service Councils will vote at their September meetings on the proposals as indicated 364�163� servingOn the eastNordhoff end, Stnew and Line Osborne 162 to St,be extendingrouted via east�ineland via Osborne Av to provide St and more Foothill service Bl to along �ansen the Damcorrido andr while in the table below. In general, the proposed modifications will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the public transportation system through Discoverystill connecting Cube, to connecting the B Line with(Red) new North Line �ollywood 690 on Foothill Station, Bl. and On extendedthe west end,to serve Line Fallbrook 166 to end Av at in Nor thedhoff west 1 1 a better use of resources. The public can virtually attend any of these hearings to provide comments on any of the proposals. St/Canogaend and continue Av, providing to directly access serve to �est Chatsworth �ills Medical Station Center. via Metro Line G 152 Line to (Orange). serve Lankershim A segment Bl of instea Glenoakd of sLine Bl to162. be served by Line 92, and a segment on Topanga Canyon Bl to be served by new Line 150. 164, Lines 164 � 165 to operate in partnership, with buses changing between these lines at Platt Ave/�ictory Bd to Line Service Change Proposal ��C S�C S�� S�� SC 167 Line 167 to serve the current Line 158 segment on Devonshire St while also serving the existing Coldwater 1 2, 200, Line 2 on Sunset Bl merge with Lines 200 (Alvarado/�oover) � 302 on Sunset Bl., follow existing Lines 2 � 165� Canyoneliminate Av a longsegment. turn-around A swap loop of east-west and provide alignments more frequent between service Lines during158 � the167 weekday is intended midday to create hours. simp ler, 1 302� 302 routes on Sunset Bl between UCLA and �ollywood, merge with Line 200 at Sunset � Alvarado to 166, easierLines 166 to use � 364 Lines merge 158 �to 167.provide Line 166 with more frequent midday weekday service. Line 166 to continue �xposition Park/USC providing a new direct Line 2 route between USC/�xposition Park � �ollywood, high 1 364�169 Lineserving 169 Nordhoff to operate St andbetween Osborne Lankershim St, extending Bl and east G Line via (Orange)Osborne StCanoga and Foothill Station Bl via to Saticoy�ansen StDam and and Cano ga frequency service for all Sunset Bl � Alvarado St stops.� Line 4 will still serve Sunset Bl east of Alvarado St New AvDiscovery with more Cube, weekday connecting frequency. with new New Line Line 690 645 on will Foothill operate Bl. a On two-way the west loop end, between Line 166 �est to end�ills at Medical Nordhoff 1 1 through downtown LA. Line Center,St/Canoga Canoga Av, providing Av, and �arneraccess toCenter Chatsworth serving Station existing via Line Metro 169 G alignment. Line (Orange). Additional A segment trips serving of Glenoak �l s Bl 4, 704� Lines 4 � 704 on Santa Monica Bl merge to create more frequent Line 4 to follow existing routes between 645 Caminoto be served �igh bySchool Line 92,to be and maintained. a segment New on Topanga weekend Canyon service Blto tobe be provided served onby Linenew 169.Line 150. downtown Santa Monica and downtown LA via Santa Monica Bl and Sunset Bl. More service frequency for all 1 167175 DiscontinueLine 167 to serveLine 175. the currentSegment Line between 158 segment �ohn Marshall on Devonshire �igh School St while to Sunsetalso serving � �ermont the existing to be replac Coldwatered by new Line 4 stops between �estwood and downtown LA. newCanyon Line Av 182, segment. an all-day A swap 7-day of a east-west week service alignments to operate between from LLines Line 158(Gold) � 167 Lincoln/Cypress is intended to Station create viasimp ler, 1 1 10, 48� Lines 10 and 48 have no route changes, more frequency during weekday evening service. Buses to continue Pasadenaeasier to use Av, Lines Figueroa 158 �St, 167. �ork Bl, Fletcher Dr, Rowena Av, and Franklin St. 1 to change between these Lines 10 � 48 at Temple/Figueroa in downtown LA. 169176 DiscontinueLine 169 to operateLine 176 between due to underutilized Lankershim Blservice. and G ServiceLine (Orange) from �l Canoga Monte Station Station to via The Saticoy Shops St of and Montebello Canoga New Av with more weekday frequency. New Line 645 will operate a two-way loop between �est �ills Medical 14, 37 Line 14 to have more frequency during weekday midday and evening hours via existing alignment between will be provided by new Line 287 via the same alignment as discontinued Line 176. Alternative service: Lines 1 1 2 downtown LA and Beverly/San �icente via Beverly Bl. Discontinue underutilized segment west of Beverly/San 1 Line 78,Center, 179, Canoga 258, 260, Av, 266, and 267, �arner and CenterMontebello serving Bus existing Lines 20 Line � 30. 169 alignment. Additional trips serving �l �icente to Pico Bl via Beverly Dr. Line 37 has no route changes, will operate more frequent evening service. 177645 LineCamino 177 �igh will continue School to to be operate maintained. weekday New peak weekend period service service to between be provided Pasadena on Line and 169. the �et Propulsion 16, 17, Lines 16, 17, � 316 merge to create new Line 16 to operate with more frequency during weekday midday and 175 Laboratory, Discontinue withLine a 175. minor Segment reroute betweento use Mountain �ohn Marshall St instead �igh of School �alnut to St Sunset to serve � �ermontmore of Pasadena.to be replac Metroed by in 1 316, evening hours via existing Line 16/17/316 alignment between downtown LA and 3rd St/San �icente via 3rd partnershipnew Line 182, with an City all-day of Pasadena 7-day a week is exploring service theto operate opportunity from for L LinePasadena (Gold) TransitLincoln/Cypress to operate Station this service. via 1 new St, then north on San �icente to Santa Monica Bl. Line 16 would not continue west of 3rd St/San �icente on Pasadena Av, Figueroa St, �ork Bl, Fletcher Dr, Rowena Av, and Franklin St. 1 Line Burton at Beverly �ills due to underutilized service. New Line 617 to operate from � Line (�xpo) Culver City 176 Discontinue Line 176 due to underutilized service. Service from �l Monte Station to The Shops of Montebello 617� Station to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/Beverly Center via Robertson Bl, with more frequency during will be provided by new Line 287 via the same alignment as discontinued Line 176. Alternative service: Lines 1 2 weekday midday and evening hours, and new Saturday and Sunday service. 78, 179, 258, 260, 266, 267, and Montebello Bus Lines 20 � 30. 177 Line 177 will continue to operate weekday peak period service between Pasadena and the �et Propulsion 18, 20, Lines 18 � 720 merge to create new Line 18 to operate between Montebello-Commerce Metrolink Station and 7 720� downtown LA, providing more frequency to all stops served between �ast LA and downtown LA. Line 18 to 2 1 Laboratory, with a minor reroute to use Mountain St instead of �alnut St to serve more of Pasadena. Metro in 1 partnership with City of Pasadena is exploring the opportunity for Pasadena Transit to operate this service. ��C S�C S�� S�� SC Line continueService Changebetween Proposal downtown LA and �ilshire/�estern via 6th St. ��C S�C S�� S�� SC Line Service Change Proposal 20, 720 Lines 20 � 720 merge to create higher frequency Line 20 to operate between downtown Santa Monica and 180, Lines 180, 181, 217, 780 merge to create new Line 180 operating the same alignment as discontinued Line downtown LA via �ilshire Bl, following existing Line 20/720 route and serving only existing Line 720 stops 181, 780 from Pasadena City College to the �ashington/Fairfax Transit �ub, extending further south to � Line west of Sepulveda Bl to Santa Monica. Late night and early morning service will serve existing Line 720 and 780� (�xpo) La Cienega/�efferson Station following discontinued Line 217 alignment. Line 81 rerouted via 2 1 1 2 Line 20 stops west of Sepulveda Bl to Santa Monica: More frequency for all new L�ne 20 stops between �osemite Dr and �agle Rock Bl to replace discontinued Line 181 segment. Pasadena Transit Line 20 and �estwood and downtown LA. Line 720 to operate weekday peak periods only between downtown LA and new Metro Line 662 to replace Line 180 on Lake Av. Foothill Transit Line 187 to replace Line 181 service on 7 �estwood. Colorado Bl east of Pasadena City College. 201 Discontinue Line 201 due to low ridership. Nearest alternative services: Lines 2, 4, 92, 603, and new Line 28, 728, Lines 28 � 728 merge to create new Line 28 between Century City and downtown LA via Olympic Bl, 1 2 684� providing more frequency to all stops served. Line 45 to serve the section of Line 28 on Broadway between 182. Metro MicroTransit service will also be available in the Chevy Chase area at Glendale Adventist �ospital downtown LA and Ave 26. New Line 684 to link L (Gold) Line Lincoln/Cypress Station and �agle Rock via 1 202 Line 202 to operate weekdays peak periods with new weekday off-peak service via existing route between A existing Line 28 alignment on �agle Rock Bl. Underutilized stops consolidated to balance speed, reliability, Line (Blue) Artesia Station and the C Line (Green)/A Line �illowbrook/Rosa Parks Station. Discontinue and accessibility. underutilized service south of A Line Artesia Station to �ilmington via Santa Fe Av, �ictoria St, Susana Rd, 1 2 Del Amo Bl and Alameda St. Alternative service: Lines 205 (�ilmington Av), 232 (Anaheim St) and 246 30, Lines 30 � 330 merge to create higher frequency Line 30 to operate via existing route between Pico Rimpau (Avalon Bl), Long Beach Transit Line 52 and Lines 191/192 south of A Line Del Amo Station. 330� Transit Center and L Line (Gold) Little Tokyo/Arts District Station: Discontinue existing service between 2 1 �ollywood � Pico Rimpau Transit Center on San �icente Bl and between L Line Little Tokyo and Indiana 204, Line 204 to follow existing route between �ollywood and C Line (Green) �ermont/Athens Station via �ermont 754� Av. More frequency for all stops on �ermont Av. Line 204 to provide more frequent midday and weekend Stations along 1st St. Alternative service available on Line 106 and L Line. 1 2 service. Line 754 will operate weekday peak hours only; new Line 204 to provide more frequent service to 33, Line 33 � Line 733 merge on �enice Bl and follow existing route between downtown Santa Monica and existing Line 754 stops. 733� downtown LA via �enice Bl with a minor modification to serve Pico Station in downtown LA. Increased service 1 205 Line 205 to provide faster service between San Pedro and �illowbrook on a simpler route via Del Amo Bl frequency for all new stops between Santa Monica and downtown LA. between �ilmington Bl and Main St, serving new development and connecting with � Line (Silver) service at 35, 38 Lines 35 and 38 have no route changes. Underutilized stops consolidated to balance speed, reliability, and 1 Carson Transitway Station, eliminating out-of-direction service overlapping Line 246 on Avalon Bl to �arbor accessibility. 2 1 Gateway Transit Center and avoiding duplication of Torrance Transit Line 1 on �ermont Av north of Carson 37 Line 37 has no route changes; Line 37 to operate more frequent evening service. Underutilized stops 1 St. In San Pedro, the route to be simpler, serving 7th Street in both directions between �arbor Bl and consolidated to balance speed, reliability, and accessibility. �eymouth Av. Alternative service on 1st St and 13th St to be provided by DAS� San Pedro. 40, Lines 40 � 740 merge to create higher frequency Line 40 to operate between LA Union Station and 206� Line 206 continues serving Normandie Av between B Line (Red) �ermont/Sunset Station and C Line (Green) 740� downtown Inglewood Station via Broadway, ML �ing �r Bl, Crenshaw Bl, Florence Av. New Line 212 to serve �ermont/Athens Station, with no proposed route changes and more frequency during weekday midday and 1 2 La Brea Av, �awthorne Bl south of downtown Inglewood Station ending at South Bay Galleria. Line 740 1 2 evening hours. service to �xpo/Crenshaw Station replaced by the new Crenshaw/LA� light rail. Discontinue Line 40 Owl 207, Lines 207 � 757 merge to create higher frequency Line 207 to operate between �ollywood and C Line 1 2 service between LA� and downtown LA; alternative Owl service available on Lines 45, 105, 108, 111, � 210. 757� (Green) Crenshaw Station with more frequency for all stops on �estern Av. 45, Lines 45 � 745 merge to create higher frequency Line 45 to follow existing route between C Line (Green) 209 Line 209 on �an Ness Av and Arlington Av to be altered to travel between Crenshaw/144th St., C Line 745� �arbor Freeway Station, downtown LA, and Lincoln �eights via Broadway. An extension of Line 127 will 2 1 (Green) Crenshaw Station (rather than �ermont/Athens Station) and the � Line (�xpo) �xpo/Crenshaw 1 2 replace Line 45 segment south of � Line (Silver)/C Line (Green) �arbor Freeway Station on 117th St, Station. Connections north from there to �ilshire Bl would be available on Line 210. Broadway, �l Segundo Bl, and Main St to San Pedro � Rosecrans. 210, Lines 210 � 710 merge to create higher frequency Line 210 to operate via Crenshaw Bl between 48 Line 48 has no route changes; Line 48 to operate more frequent weekday midday and evening service. 2 1 710 Crenshaw/�ilshire and Crenshaw/Redondo Beach, and via Redondo Beach Bl to South Bay Galleria: Line 51, 52, Lines 51, 52, 351 merge to create new Line 51 to operate on San Pedro St and Avalon Bl. and follow existing New 210 to provide new Owl service and more frequency for all Crenshaw Bl stops. Torrance Transit Line 2 to 1 2 351� routes between downtown LA, San Pedro St, and Avalon Bl, extending to a new southern terminus at Cal Line replace existing Line 210 segment on Crenshaw Bl and Artesia Bl south of �l Camino College. Line 210 State Dominguez �ills; highest frequency provided north of C Line (Green) Avalon Station. A Line 127 1 2 Line610� Serviceservice north Change of �ilshire Proposal Bl to �ollywood to be replaced by new Line 610 on Rossmore Av and �ine St ��C S�C S�� S�� SC extension would replace Lines 51/351 on Compton Bl and provide a new link to the � Line (Silver)/C Line 211, Lines 211 � 215 to operate as separate two-directional loop routes serving north of C Line (Green) �arbor Freeway Station. New LADOT DAS� service will replace Lines 51, 52, 351 on 7th St west of 215 �awthorne/Lennox Station (Line 211) and south of C Line �awthorne/Lennox Station (Line 215), providing Line Servicedowntown Change LA. Proposal ��C S�C S�� S�� SC new midday weekday, night and weekend service. Line 211 loop to replace Line 212/312 on Prairie Av (new 53� Line 53 between downtown LA and Cal State Dominguez �ills (CSUD�) rerouted to serve the A Line (Blue)/C Line 212 to instead serve �awthorne Bl) and replace Line 215 service on Manchester Av and Inglewood Av 1 Line (Green) �illowbrook/Rosa Parks Station (instead of C Line Avalon Station) to connect with both lines. north of the C Line. Line 215 loop to replace existing Lines 211 � 215 south of the C Line on Prairie Av, Select Line 53 trips continue south of the A Line/C Line �illowbrook/Rosa Parks Station to CSUD�. Line 53 8 1 2 2 Marine Av, and Inglewood Av. Discontinue service to C Line Redondo Beach Station to extend route to South to have more weekday midday and evening hours frequency. In downtown LA, Line 53 will be rerouted from Bay Galleria via Inglewood Av and Grant Av. Beaudry Av to Olive St to serve more destinations and provide a new connection to Line 4. Line 55 will 212, Lines 212 � 312 merge to create higher-frequency new Line 212 to operate via La Brea Av between replace Line 53 on Beaudry Ave. 312 �ollywood/�ighland and Inglewood, then extend south via La Brea Av and �awthorne Bl to South Bay 55, Lines 55 � 355 merge to create higher frequency Line 55 to operate between downtown LA and A Line Galleria in place of Lines 40 � 740. Line 212 to continue to be routed via Overhill Dr. New Line 212 to provide 1 2 355� (Blue)/C Line (Green) �illowbrook/Rosa Parks Station via Adams Bl and Compton Av. Line 55 to follow more frequency at all stops on La Brea Av and �awthorne Bl. Underutilized stops on La Brea Av and existing route with all trips ending at �illowbrook/Rosa Parks Station. Line 55 in downtown LA to be rerouted 1 2 �awthorne Bl to be consolidated to balance speed, reliability, and accessibility. on Beaudry Av, replacing the Line 53 segment. Line 55 segment via A Line Firestone Station to be eliminated 217 Discontinue Line 217 south of La Cienega/�efferson Station to �estfield Culver City due to underutilized to travel direct on Compton Av. Discontinue underutilized Owl service; alternative Owl service available on service. Line 217 north of La Cienega/�efferson Station to �ollywood via La Cienega Bl, Fairfax Av, and 2 1 Avalon Bl (Line 51). �ollywood Bl to become part of Line 180 (see above). 60, Lines 60 � 760 merge to create more frequent Line 60 to operate on Long Beach Bl between downtown LA, 218 Line 218 will be retained between �entura Bl/Laurel Canyon and Fairfax Av/Santa Monica Bl. Connections 760� C (Green) Line Long Beach Bl and A Line (Blue) Artesia Stations, providing high frequency service for all 1 2 will be available to Metro Lines 180 (Fairfax Av) and 4 (Santa Monica Bl) as well as free City of �est 2 1 stops with highest service frequency operating north of the C Line Long Beach Bl Station. Line 60 to be �ollywood F� service to Beverly Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. rerouted in downtown LA from Figueroa St to Olive St. 222, Line 222 to operate on �ollywood �ay and Riverside Dr between �ollywood Burbank Airport and B Line 62, Discontinue Line 62 and replaced by new Line 262 between �ast LA College, L Line (Gold) Atlantic Station, New and �awaiian Gardens via Atlantic, Telegraph Rd, Norwalk Bl, and Pioneer Bl due to underutilized service 656 (Red) Universal City/Studio City Station, serving Cahuenga Bl south to Universal Studios Bl, creating more Line and to remove duplication with Line 66 west of Atlantic Bl/Telegraph Rd to downtown LA. Discontinue existing 1 2 direct connections. Discontinue underutilized service south of Cahuenga Bl/Universal Studios Bl to �ollywood; alternative frequent B Line service available between Universal City/Studio City Station and 262� service on Imperial �wy/Bloomfield Av at Norwalk, reducing overlap of Norwalk Transit service, providing 1 2 better service on Pioneer Bl. �ollywood. Line 656 Owl service to operate a modified route from Normandie Ave/Santa Monica Blvd to B 66, Line 66 between the B Line (Red) �ilshire/�estern Station and Metrolink Montebello Station via �estern Av, Line North �ollywood Station via �ollywood, Cahuenga and Lankershim Bls. Discontinue underutilized 605� 8th St, and Olympic Bl to travel on Olympic Bl rather than 8th St in �ast LA, replace Line 62 and provider segments north and west of North �ollywood Station. Nearest alternative Owl services: G Line (Orange), faster, more direct service. Underutilized stops consolidated to balance speed, reliability, and accessibility. �entura Bl (Line 240), �an Nuys Bl (Line 233), and Reseda Bl (Line 234). 1 2 Line 66 eastern terminus to be Commerce Center. Discontinue service between Olympic � Gerhart and 224� Line 224 to operate similar to existing service along Lankershim Bl and San Fernando Rd, terminating at Metrolink Montebello Station due to underutilized service and to reduce overlap with Line 18. Line 605 would Sylmar/San Fernando Station, with more frequency during weekday midday hours on San Fernando Rd. New 1 be extended to serve 8th St between Lorena and Soto Sts. Line 690 to serve section of existing Line 224 beyond Sylmar/San Fernando Station on Foothill Bl. 68, 70, Line 68, 70, � 770 merge to create new Line 70 to operate via current Line 770 alignment between downtown 230� Line 230 to operate existing alignment between Sylmar/San Fernando Station and Studio City via Laurel 770� LA and �l Monte Station, providing more frequency to all stops served via Garvey Av, Atlantic Bl, and Cesar Canyon Bl and �ubbard St. LADOT DAS� to provide service north of Sylmar/San Fernando Station by 1 2 1 �. Chavez Av. Line 68 segment east of Atlantic Bl to The Shops at Montebello to be served by an extension operating more frequent service between LA Mission College and Sylmar/San Fernando Station on �ubbard of Line 106 following the existing Line 68 alignment. New Owl service to be provided on Cesar �. Chavez Av. St. 232� Line 232 to continue to serve the existing route from LA� City Bus Center to Downtown Long Beach via 71, 106 Line 71 discontinued; Line 106 to be extended to The Shops at Montebello, L Line (Gold) Atlantic Station, and 2 1 Cal State LA while continuing to serve �ast LA College and LA County USC Medical Center with connections Sepulveda Bl, Pacific Coast �wy, Anaheim St and Long Beach Bl with more frequent evening service. to Nueva L�nea 70 on Cesar �. Chavez Av for access to downtown LA. �xtension to Cal State LA will follow 233 Line 233 to operate with higher frequency on �an Nuys Bl between Foothill Bl in Pacoima and �entura Bl in same alignment as discontinued Line 71 east of State St � Marengo St. via Marengo St, �abash Av, City Sherman Oaks, similar to existing Line 233 service. Underutilized stops between Pacoima and Sherman 1 2 Terrace Dr to Cal State LA. �xtension to The Shops at Montebello will follow the same alignment as Oaks consolidated to balance speed, reliability and accessibility. Late night and early morning service through 1 discontinued Line 68 east of Riggin St � Atlantic Bl. Line 106 to travel direct via 1St St instead of deviating via Sepulveda Pass to operate along Sepulveda Bl instead of I-405 Freeway for improved access to the Getty Indiana St, 3rd St, 4th St, Soto St, �hittier Bl, and Boyle Av to simplify the route. Line 106 to operate very Line ServiceCenter, SkirballChange Center Proposal and ad�acent neighborhoods. Line 233 to provide Owl service. ��C S�C S�� S�� SC Line Servicefrequent Changeservice and Proposal implement new weekend service. ��C S�C S�� S�� SC 234, Lines 234 � 734 merge to create higher-frequency Line 234 to operate on Sepulveda Bl and end at Sherman 9 76� Line 76 between downtown LA and �l Monte Bus Station via Main St and �alley Bl to continue to follow most 734 Oaks Galleria (�entura/Sepulveda) following the same alignment as existing Lines 234 � 734 north to Sylmar 1 2 of existing alignment, with more frequent midday and evening weekday service. Line 76 to no longer travel to and LA Mission College. Underutilized Line 234 stops between Sylmar and Sherman Oaks to be consolidated 1 2 3 the Metrolink Station due to underutilized service and instead operate on Santa Anita Av. In downtown LA, to balance speed, reliability, and accessibility. Line 76 to continue operating on Alameda St. to 1st St. then on existing route to 7th St./Maple St. 236 Line 236 to operate similar to existing route via Balboa Bl between San Fernando Mission Bl and �entura Bl; 78, 79, Lines 78, 79, and 378 to merge creating new Line 78 operating between downtown LA and Arcadia. New Line modified route to Sylmar/San Fernando Station to operate via San Fernando Mission Bl and Truman St due 1 New 78 to operate on Mission Rd, �untington Dr, Main St/Las Tunas Dr, and Live Oak Av to Santa Anita Av. New to underutilized service on the north end of existing Line 236. Line 236 to provide more frequency during Line Line 179 to replace Line 79 service along �untington Dr between Maycrest Av and L Line (Gold) Arcadia 1 2 weekday midday hours and new evening service. 179, Station, connecting with Line 78 at �untington Dr/Maycrest Av. Discontinue underutilized Line 78 service on 237, New Line 237 to be created by merging Lines 237 � Line 239. Line 237 to follow existing route from the G 378� Live Oak Av east of Santa Anita Av; Foothill Transit Line 492 available in this segment. Underutilized stops 239 Line (Orange) �oodley Station (�oodley/�ictory) via �oodley Av, Rinaldi St, then existing Line 239 route via consolidated to balance speed, reliability, accessibility. �elzah Av, Lindley Av, Roscoe Bl, �hite Oak Av to �ncino (�elzah � �entura). G Line and B Line (Red) 1 81, Line 81 route remains same south of Figueroa St and �osemite Dr to � Line (Silver)/C Line (Green) �arbor service to replace existing Line 237 service east of G Line �oodley Station to North �ollywood and 181� Freeway Station via downtown LA. Line 81 to replace Line 181 by reroute via �osemite St to serve Colorado �ollywood. Line 236 to replace service to Sylmar/San Fernando Station. Bl/�agledale. Line 81 to have more weekday midday and evening hours frequency; select trips to continue to 2 1 end at Figueroa/Colorado. Line 81 Owl service will replace Line 83 Owl Service to Figueroa/Colorado and 240 Line 240 to operate high frequency service on existing alignment between Northridge and B Line (Red) connect to Line 180 Owl service. Universal City/Studio City Station via Reseda Bl and �entura Bl. Underutilized stops consolidated to balance 1 83, 175, Lines 83 � 175 replaced with new Line 182, an all-day 7-day a week service, from Broadway � Thomas speed, reliability, and accessibility. New (Lincoln �igh School) to �ast �ollywood (B Line (Red) �ermont/Sunset Station) via Griffin Av, Figueroa St, 242 Lines 242 � 243 to operate more frequent service during weekday midday hours on Tampa Av and �innetka Line �ork Bl, �agle Rock Bl, Fletcher Dr, Rowena Av, and Franklin St to provide more direct east-west connection /243 Av between �entura Bl and Devonshire St. Underutilized service north of Devonshire St to Porter Ranch to be 1 1 182� between Northeast LA and �ollywood while maintaining service to �ohn Marshall �igh School and replacing replaced by new Metro MicroTransit service. discontinued Lines 83 and 175. Frequent alternative service to/from downtown LA available on L Line (Gold) 244, Line 244 to operate as a separate line on current route via De Soto Av between Chatsworth Station and or Line 81 via Figueroa St to connect with new Line 182. 245 �entura Bl/Paralta Av. A new Line 150 to replace existing Lines 244 � 245 with service on �entura Bl and 1 90, 91, Lines 90 � 91 merge to create new Line 290 between LA County USC Medical Center, L Line (Gold) Topanga Canyon Bl. New Lincoln/Cypress Station and Sunland then extend via �ineland Av to B Line (Red) North �ollywood Station. 246 Line 246 to continue operating existing route from �arbor Gateway Transit Center to Carson, �ilmington, and Line Discontinue segment north of Sunland Bl. New Line 690 to operate on a segment of Foothill Bl between Lake 1 2 San Pedro via Avalon Bl. But will travel via Anaheim St, Gaffey St, Channel St instead of �arry Bridges Bl 1 290, �iew Terrace and Sylmar. Lines 81 and 94 continue to service �ill St in place of Lines 90 � 91. and �ohn S. Gibson Bl between �ilmington and San Pedro (replacing Line 550 there), with more frequent 690� weekday and weekend service. Discontinue underutilized Owl service. 92� Line 92 extended south to �enice � Broadway in downtown LA and operate more frequently. 1 2 251, Lines 251 � 751 to merge to create new Line 251, which will operate more frequent service between Cypress 2 1 94, Lines 94 � 794 merge to create more frequent Line 94 to operate on San Fernando Rd via existing Line 94 751� Park (Ave 28 � Idell) and C Line (Green) Long Beach Bl Station. New route between downtown LA and downtown Burbank, with a new route through downtown Glendale then 252 Discontinue Line 252 due to underutilized service. Alternative bus services: Figueroa St (Line 81); Griffin Av Line extend west on Magnolia Bl to end at B Line (Red) North �ollywood Station. New Line 294 to operate on San 1 2 (new Line 182); Broadway (Line 45); �untington Dr (Line 78), �alley Bl (Line 76), and Soto St (Line 251) and 2 1 294, Fernando Rd between Sylmar and downtown Burbank in place of existing Lines 94 � 794. new Metro MicroTransit service in the Lincoln �eights Mercury Av; Griffin Av Montecito �eights area would 794� be served by new Line 182 and MicroTransit service. 96, Line 96 to operate as new Line 296 via current route between Downtown Burbank, LA �oo, and �lysian 254 Discontinue Line 254 due to low utilized service. Alternative services: 103rd St (Line 117), Compton Av (Line New �alley (Riverside Dr/Figueroa St) then travel to L Line (Gold) Lincoln/Cypress Station for connecting service 1 2 55); Firestone Bl (Line 115); Florence Av (Line 111); Pacific Bl (Lines 60, 251); Gage Av (Line 110); Soto St Line to Downtown Los Angeles, replacing discontinued Line 96 segment between Riverside Dr/Figueroa St and 1 2 (Line 51); Lorena Av (Line 605); Indiana St (Line 665) and new Metro MicroTransit service in the Line296 ServiceDowntown Change LA. Proposal ��C S�C S�� S�� SC ��C S�C S�� S�� SC 102 Line 102 to operate between Slauson/Atlantic and Manchester/Sepulveda. �ast of Central Av/41st St would Line �atts/�illowbrook Service Change Proposal area. extend to �ernon and Maywood (Slauson/Atlantic), Line 102 to be rerouted via Central Ave, �ernon Av, 256 Line 256 between Commerce and Altadena via �l Sereno, �ighland Park, and Pasadena to be served by Pacific Av, Leonis Bl, District Bl, Atlantic Bl, replacing Line 611. Discontinue underutilized segment to South three separate bus lines with more frequent service. Metro to operate existing segment between Cal State LA 1 2 Gate via �ooper Av, Gage Av, Central Av, Florence Av, Seville Av; Alternative service: Central Ave (Line 53), Transit Center and L Line (Gold) �ighland Park Station with service rerouted via Monterey Rd instead of Compton Av (Line 55), Pacific Bl (Lines 60, 251), Slauson Av (Line 108), Florence Av (Line 111), and Gage Collis Av. Metro in partnership with City of Commerce is exploring the opportunity for City of Commerce to Av (Line 110). 4 operate existing Line 256 segment between Commerce and Cal State LA Transit Center, with no proposed 2 1 2 changes to alignment; Metro in partnership with City of Pasadena is exploring the opportunity for Pasadena 10 105, Lines 105 � 705 merge to create higher frequency Line 105 operating on �ernon Av, ML� �r. Bl, and La Transit to operate a simpler route would between L Line �ighland Park Station and Pasadena, via Colorado 705� Cienega Bl between �ernon and �est �ollywood. All trips continue to serve Santa Rosalia Dr between 2 1 Bl, L Line Memorial Park Station, Lincoln Av, �ashington Bl, Altadena Dr and Foothill Bl to L Line Sierra �illcrest Dr and Marlton Av. Discontinue underutilized Line 705 segment on ML� �r. Bl between �illcrest Dr Madre �illa Station. and Marlton Av. 258 Line 258 to be shortened from the existing alignment between Paramount and Altadena to a new alignment 106 Lines 108 � 358 merge to create higher frequency Line 108 to operate via Slauson Av between Culver City Transit Center and Pico Rivera and extend east to Slauson/Rosemead. Owl service to be provided; from Fremont and �untington Dr to provide a much-requested connection with the L Line (Gold) South Pasadena Station via Fremont Av and Fair Oaks Av to Mission Rd, to improve reliability and avoid service underutilized stops on Slauson Av consolidated to balance speed, reliability, and accessibility. Discontinue 2 1 underutilized segments west of Sepulveda Bl to Marina Del Rey via �efferson Bl, Centinela Av, Admiralty 1 2 duplication in Pasadena area. Discontinue underutilized service on �untington Dr/Oak �noll Av-Cir in San �ay, �ia Marina, Pacific Av, and deviation into Fox �ills via Buckingham Pkwy and Green �alley Circle. Marino. Pasadena Transit Line 20 and new Metro Line 662 to replace Line 258 on Lake Av. Line 258 will Alternative service: Line 110, Big Blue Bus Line 14, Culver City Lines 2, 4, 7. Big Blue Bus Line 18 also implement new weekend service. proposed to be extended south to serve the Marina Del Rey peninsula. 260, Lines 260 � 762 merge to create new more frequent and reliable Line 260 to operate between Pasadena and 108, Line 110 continues serving existing route from Playa �ista to Bell Gardens. At the eastern end at New A Line (Blue)/C Line (Green) �illowbrook/Rosa Parks Station via Fair Oaks Av, Atlantic Bl, and Imperial �wy. Lines New frequent Line 261 to link the A Line Artesia Station � C Line Long Beach Station via Imperial �wy, 358 Gage/Garfield, buses stay on Garfield Av and do not serve Foster Bridge Bl, Scout Av, and Florence Pl due to 2 1 2 1 underutilized service. More frequency to be provided during weekday midday and evening hours. 261 � Martin Luther �ing �r, Atlantic Bl, and Artesia Bl in place of existing Lines 260 and 762. A new frequent Line 660, 660 to operate between L Line (Gold) Del Mar Station and Altadena via Fair Oaks Av in place of existing Line 110� Lines 105 � 705 merge to create higher frequency Line 105 operating on �ernon Av, ML� �r. Bl, and La 762� 260 alignment. Cienega Bl between �ernon and �est �ollywood. All trips continue to serve Santa Rosalia Dr between 1 2 �illcrest Dr and Marlton Av. Discontinue underutilized Line 705 segment on ML� �r. Bl between �illcrest Dr 264 Discontinue Line 264 due to underutilized service. New Line 256 to serve Altadena Dr south of �ashington Bl and Marlton Av. and Foothill Bl, with new Line 662 serving Altadena Dr at Lake Av. Nearest alternative service in Duarte and Monrovia: L Line (Gold), Foothill Transit on Buena �ista St (Line 272) and Myrtle Av (Line 170), and Duarte 111� Line 111 route unchanged; new Owl service will serve the full route between C Line (Green) Norwalk Station 1 2 1 Transit. Nearest alternative service to Arcadia-Sierra Madre �illa on Temple City Bl, �untington Dr, and LA� City Bus Center. Rosemead Bl, Michillinda Av (Lines 266, 267, 268 and Foothill Transit Line 187) and on Baldwin 115� Line 115 to provide service from �estchester to C Line (Green) Norwalk Station via Manchester Av and Av/�untington Dr (Metro Lines 78 � 268). L Line also provides service to the City of �ope Medical Center. Firestone Bl. Discontinue underutilized service to Playa del Rey west of Manchester/Sepulveda except 2 1 265 Line 265 to continue to operate on existing alignment between Pico Rivera and Lakewood Center Mall with selected school term trips. Big Blue Bus planning to extend their Line 16 to Playa del Rey and new Metro 1 MicroTransit service will also be available in Playa del Rey. more frequent weekday service. 117� Line 117 from LA� City Bus Center to C Line (Green) Lakewood Bl Station to continue to travel via Century 266� Line 266 has no significant alignment changes between Lakewood Center Mall and L Line (Gold) Sierra Blvd, Tweedy Blvd, and Imperial �wy. Near �ordan Downs �ousing Complex, Line 117 to be rerouted more Madre �illa Station. Line 266 to end on northbound Lakewood Bl ad�acent to Lakewood Center Mall to 1 2 2 1 directly from 103rd St to Century Bl between Alameda St and Grape St. through the new �ordan Downs improve connections with the mall and Line 265. Line 266 to have more frequent service during weekdays housing development. Line 117 to offer new Owl service. and weekends. 120, Line 120 to continue to provide service from C Line (Green) Aviation/LA� Station to C Line Norwalk Station 267, Line 267 to be shortened to operate via existing alignment between �l Monte, Arcadia, and Pasadena via New via Imperial �wy. Line 120 to remain on Imperial �wy and not deviate into the Leeds St parking lot at the New Temple City Bl, Rosemead Bl, and Del Mar Bl but end at L Line (Gold) Del Mar Station to improve reliability Line Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center; providing faster, more direct service. Alternative bus Line and avoid duplication of other bus lines. New Line 256 to operate on southern end of Lincoln Ave with new 1 2 621� service to the Leeds St parking lot available via Metro Line 117, �illowbrook/Rosa Parks Shuttle and Access 662 Line 662 operating two-directional service on a loop route via Lake Av, Altadena Dr, Lincoln Av, �ashington 1 Services. New Line 621 to replace Line 120 east from C Line Norwalk Station to �hittwood Mall via existing Bl, and Los Robles Av between Pasadena (L Line Del Mar and Lake Stations) and Altadena and provide new weekend service. New Metro MicroTransit service will be available in the Altadena/�PL area including linking Line ServiceLine 120 Change alignment. Proposal ��C S�C S�� S�� SC those areas with Pasadena. ��C S�C S�� S�� SC 125� Line 125 to continue to operate between C Line (Green) Norwalk Station and �l Segundo via Rosecrans Av Line Service Change Proposal 5 268, Line 268 route to operate via existing alignment between �l Monte, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, and Pasadena via with improved weekday peak and midday service frequency. 2 1 256 Baldwin Av, Foothill Bl, but end at the L Line (Gold) Sierra Madre �illa Station to improve reliability, avoid 11

duplication of other bus lines, and provide more frequent weekday service. New Line 256 to operate on 126 Discontinue Line 126 due to underutilized service; nearest alternative services: Lines 125 (Rosecrans Av), southern end of Lincoln Ave, �ashington Blvd, Altadena Dr, and Foothill Bl to L Line Sierra Madre �illa 1 210 (Crenshaw Bl), 212 (�awthorne Bl), and 232 (Sepulveda Bl), Torrance Transit Line 8 (Aviation Bl), Beach 1 Station. New Line 662 to serve north end of Lincoln and �ashington Bl west of Los Robles Av. Line 268 has Cities Transit Line 109, LADOT Commuter �xpress 438 (�ighland Av), and G-Trans Line 5 (�l Segundo Bl). very low utilization to �PL on weekends. Pasadena Transit Line 177 to provide alternative service between 127� Line 127 to follow existing route between A Line (Blue) Compton Station and Downey Depot, except for Pasadena and the �PL on weekdays during peak periods only and new Metro MicroTransit service will be remaining on Somerset Bl between Clark Av and Bellflower Bl. Discontinue underutilized service on Alondra available in Sierra Madre and Altadena/�PL areas, linking those areas with Pasadena. Bl to make the route more direct. Line 127 to extend west of the A Line Compton Station to � Line (Silver)/C 344 Line 344 to operate the existing route and stops between �arbor Gateway Transit Center and Rancho Palos 1 2 1 Line (Green) �arbor Freeway Station via Compton Bl, San Pedro St, �l Segundo Bl, and Broadway to �erdes Figueroa/117th St, replacing segments of Lines 45 � 51. New weekend service and more frequent weekday 442 Discontinue Line 442 due to underutilized service and duplication with other bus lines. Alternative service: � service to be provided. Line (Silver) to Manchester Station (connection with Line 115 on Manchester Bl) or �arbor Freeway Station 1 2 128 Line 128 to operate between A Line (Blue) Compton Station and Alondra Bl � Carmenita Rd. Discontinue (connection with Line 120 on Imperial �wy or C Line (Green)/� Line service). underutilized Line 128 segment south of Alondra Bl � Carmenita Rd; alternative service to Cerritos Towne 1 460 Line 460 continue to operate its usual alignment between downtown LA, C Line (Green) Norwalk Station, and 1 Center via Cerritos On �heels (CO�) Route 1-A. Line 128 to include new weekend service. Disneyland. 130� Line 130 continues to be operated initially by Metro on Artesia Bl between A Line (Blue) Artesia Station and 487, Line 487 to begin service at L Line (Gold) Sierra Madre �illa Station operating via San Gabriel Bl, Las Tunas Cerritos and later transitioned to Long Beach Transit. Line 130 west of the Artesia A Line Station is planned to 2 1 489, Dr, Mission Dr, Del Mar Av, I-10 �xpress-Lanes to 7th St. Metro Center in downtown LA during weekday peak transition to Torrance Transit as their New Line 13, following existing route via Artesia Bl to Redondo Beach. New hours and LA Union Station at all other times (with connections available to B Line (Red), D Line (Purple) and 150, Lines 150, 240 � 750 merge to create more frequent Line 150 to operate from �entura/Reseda west to Line � Line (Silver)). Line 489 route to terminate at Metro 7th St Metro Center. Frequent Metro B Line/D Line 1 2 240, Chatsworth Station along �entura Bl and Topanga Canyon Bl providing a connection with new frequent Line 287 services link 7th St Metro Center to �estlake/MacArthur Park in place of Lines 487 and 489. New Line 287 to 245, 240 operating via Reseda Bl and east along �entura Bl between Northridge and B Line (Red) Universal 1 replace Line 487 between �l Monte and Arcadia via Santa Anita Av, with weekday and weekend service. 750 City/Studio City Station. Underutilized stops consolidated to balance speed, reliability, and accessibility. New Discontinued Line 487 segment in Sierra Madre to be replaced with new Metro MicroTransit service serving more frequent Line 150 to replace existing Line 245 with service on �entura Bl and Topanga Canyon Bl. Sierra Madre, Pasadena, and Altadena areas. 152, Lines 152 � 353 merge to create new Line 152 serving Roscoe Bl with midday weekday frequency 501 Line 501 to continue to link North �ollywood, Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena with a new route in Burbank to simplify and expedite service through the Media District by operating on Alameda Av instead of Olive Av; a 353 improvements. On the east end, Line 152 to travel via Lankershim Bl to provide a more direct connection to 1 2 the B Line (Red) North �ollywood Station. On the west end, route to terminate at Topanga Canyon Bl. 1 new route in downtown Glendale via Brand Bl and Broadway to have a stop serving the Americana at Brand Service on �ineland Ave to be provided by modified Line 162 and new Line 290. Modified Line 162 to provide and Glendale Galleria. A stop at LA �oo will be included weekends. service on Fallbrook Av. Underutilized stops consolidated to balance speed, reliability, and accessibility. 534 New Line 134: Line 534 to be renumbered to 134. No route changes for New Line 134 between Malibu New (Trancas Canyon Rd) and Santa Monica; deviation to Cliffside � Dume on selected trips to be discontinued New New Line 153 to operate between B Line (Red) North �ollywood Station and downtown Burbank via Burbank 1 Line Bl, as well as a segment of Burbank Bl east of North �ollywood Station. Line 154 to operate between B Line Line due to underutilized service. 1 153, (Red) North �ollywood Station � Sepulveda Bl, via Oxnard St � Burbank Bl as a two-way direction circulator 134, 154 with more frequency. Discontinue underutilized segment west of Sepulveda Bl. 550 �xpress Line 550 to be retained peak periods weekdays between �arbor Gateway Transit Center and USC. 155, Line 155 to merge with a segment of Line 183 and operate via Riverside Dr, Sepulveda Bl, and Magnolia Bl Lines 246 and 450 will connect San Pedro with �arbor Gateway Transit Center. Line 246 will replace Line 1 2 st 183 between the B Line (Red) North �ollywood and Universal City/Studio City Stations with more frequent 550 on Gaffey St between 1 and Anaheim Sts. in San Pedro. weekday service. Segment of Line 155 east of Universal City/Studio City Station via Olive Av to continue to 577 Line 577 between �l Monte Station and Cal State Long Beach via I-605 to be rerouted northbound between be served by Burbank Bus newly improved Pink Route. Line 94 to provide more frequency on the segment of 1 �l Monte Station and Rio �ondo College via I-605 and I-10 freeways instead of Santa Anita Av � Peck Rd, existing Line 183 east of North �ollywood Station along Magnolia Bl. New Metro MicroTransit service and providing faster, more direct service. Discontinue deviation to Los Cerritos Center due to low ridership 1 2 existing Glendale Beeline 4 will be available in Glendale to replace the Line 183 segment on Chevy compared to number of riders impacted, providing faster, more direct service to/from Cal State Long Beach Chase/Acacia/�erdugo and Long Beach �A Medical Center.

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Line Service Change Proposal G�C S�C SF� SG� �SC 268, Line 268 route to operate via existing alignment between �l Monte, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, and Pasadena via 256 Baldwin Av, Foothill Bl, but end at the L Line (Gold) Sierra Madre �illa Station to improve reliability, avoid duplication of other bus lines, and provide more frequent weekday service. New Line 256 to operate on southern end of Lincoln Ave, �ashington Blvd, Altadena Dr, and Foothill Bl to L Line Sierra Madre �illa 1 Station. New Line 662 to serve north end of Lincoln and �ashington Bl west of Los Robles Av. Line 268 has very low utilization to �PL on weekends. Pasadena Transit Line 177 to provide alternative service between Pasadena and the �PL on weekdays during peak periods only and new Metro MicroTransit service will be available in Sierra Madre and Altadena/�PL areas, linking those areas with Pasadena. 344 Line 344 to operate the existing route and stops between �arbor Gateway Transit Center and Rancho Palos 1 �erdes 442 Discontinue Line 442 due to underutilized service and duplication with other bus lines. Alternative service: � Line (Silver) to Manchester Station (connection with Line 115 on Manchester Bl) or �arbor Freeway Station 1 2 (connection with Line 120 on Imperial �wy or C Line (Green)/� Line service). 460 Line 460 continue to operate its usual alignment between downtown LA, C Line (Green) Norwalk Station, and 1 Disneyland. 487, Line 487 to begin service at L Line (Gold) Sierra Madre �illa Station operating via San Gabriel Bl, Las Tunas 489, Dr, Mission Dr, Del Mar Av, I-10 �xpress-Lanes to 7th St. Metro Center in downtown LA during weekday peak Line Service Change Proposal G�C S�C SF� SG� �SC New hours and LA Union Station at all other times (with connections available to B Line (Red), D Line (Purple) and New Line 761 to replace existing Lines 744 and 788, operating between Sylmar/San Fernando Station and the � Line � Line (Silver)). Line 489 route to terminate at Metro 7th St Metro Center. Frequent Metro B Line/D Line Lines Line (�xpo) �xpo/Sepulveda Station serving high travel demand between San Fernando �alley and the 1 2 1 2 A-10A-14287 services LASENTINEL.NETLOS link 7th StANGELES Metro Center to �estlake/MacArthur SENTINEL Park in place of Lines 487 and 489. New Line 287 to OPINION NEWS761, �estside. Line 761 to provide service on �an Nuys Bl, �entura Bl, andTHURSDAY, Sepulveda BlTHURSDAY, to the �estside DECEMBER JULY 26,16, 20132020 replace Line 487 between �l Monte and Arcadia via Santa Anita Av, with weekday and weekend service. 788 including frequent service all day on weekdays and weekend service. 901 The G Line (Orange) will continue to serve as a critical arterial service linking destinations across the San Discontinued Line 487 segment in Sierra Madre to be replaced with new Metro MicroTransit service serving 1 Sierra Madre, Pasadena, and Altadena areas. Fernando �alley, with more frequency for midday and late evening on weekdays. 910 The � Line (Silver) Line 910 service will continue operating between �l Monte Station, downtown LA and 501 Line 501 to continue to link North �ollywood, Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena with a new route in Burbank 2 1 to simplify and expedite service through the Media District by operating on Alameda Av instead of Olive Av; a �arbor Gateway Transit Center with additional trips replacing Line 950 (see also Line 450). 1 2 Publicnew routeNotices in downtown Glendale Publicvia Brand Bl and Notices Broadway to have a stop servingPublic the Americana Notices at Brand Public Notices950, New Line 450Public to replace Line Notices950, operating between SanPublic Pedro via Pacific Notices St, the I-110 Freeway, and Public Notices and Glendale Galleria. A stop at LA �oo will be included weekends. New Figueroa St to �arbor Gateway Transit Center with peak period weekday service extending north of �arbor Line Gateway Transit Center to downtown LA (Figueroa/Flower � 7th), serving �arbor Transitway stations. Off- 534 New Line 134: Line 534 to be renumbered to 134. No route changes for New Line 134 between Malibu 1 450 peak weekday and all-day weekends, Line 450 will connect with Line 910 at �arbor Gateway Transit Center. New (Trancas Canyon Rd) and Santa Monica; deviation to Cliffside � Dume on selected trips to be discontinued 1 This will improve reliability and allow for the transition to new �ero �mission Buses on � Line (Silver) 910 Line due to underutilized service. service. 134, 550 �xpress Line 550 to be retained peak periods weekdays between �arbor Gateway Transit Center and USC. Lines 246 and 450 will connect San Pedro with �arbor Gateway Transit Center. Line 246 will replace Line 1 2 PU�LIC HEARING SCHEDULE

st G�C S�C SF� SG� �SC Line 550Service on Gaffey Change St betweenProposal 1 and Anaheim Sts. in San Pedro. In accordance with California �xecutive Order N-25-20 and the Safer at �ome restrictions in place at the time the hearings were scheduled, all of 268,577 Line 577268 betweenroute to operate �l Monte via Station existing and alignment Cal State between Long Beach �l Monte, via I-605 Arcadia, to be Sierra rerouted Madre, northbound and Pasade betwenaen via the hearings will take place virtually. Links to stream the hearing and view the presentations to be made at each hearing will embedded within the 256 �lBaldwin Monte Av, Station Foothill and Bl, Rio but �ondo end at College the L Line via I-605(Gold) and Sierra I-10 Madre freeways �illa instead Station of to Santa improve Anita reliabil Av �ity, Peck avoid Rd, public hearing agendas to be posted at metro.net/about/about-metro/advisory-meetings/ at least 72 hours in advance of each hearing date. providingduplication faster, of other more bus direct lines, service. and provide Discontinue more frequent deviation weekday to Los Cerritos service. CenterNew Line due 256 to low to operate ridership o n 1 2 Members of the public can call �877� 422�8614 and enter the corresponding e�tension to listen during the proceedings (audio) or to submit comparedsouthern end to number of Lincoln of ridersAve, �ashington impacted, providing Blvd, Altadena faster, Dr,more and direct Foothill service Bl to to/from L Line CalSierra State Madre Long �i Beachlla 1 comments by phone (comments) during the proceedings in their preferred language; the audio and comment lines listed for translations in Line ServiceandStation. Long NewChange Beach Line �AProposal 662 Medical to serve Center. north end of Lincoln and �ashington Bl west of Los Robles Av. Line 268 has G�C S�C SF� SG� �SC Mandarin, Spanish, and Russian will be available from the start of each hearing until its conclusion. 601 �arnervery low Center utilization Shuttle to �PL frequency on weekends. will be Pasadenaad�usted to Transit better matchLine 177 ridership to provide and alternativewill no longer service includ beetween 1 overnightPasadena Owl and service. the �PL on weekdays during peak periods only and new Metro MicroTransit service will be 12 SAN FERNANDO �ALLEY SOUTH �AY CITIES ALL REGIONS 602 Moreavailable frequent in Sierra service Madre provided and Altadena/�PL midday weekdays, areas, linkingevenings, those and areas weekends with Pasadena. for Line 602. 1 �ednesday, August 19 Thursday, August 20 Saturday, August 22 344 Line 344 to operate the existing route and stops between �arbor Gateway Transit Center and Rancho Palos 603� Line 603 to continue operating current route between Glendale Galleria and downtown LA, with more frequent 1 6:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. weekday�erdes midday service and rerouted via Glendale Station, providing direct connections with Metrolink and 1 2 442 Amtrak. Discontinue Line 442 due to underutilized service and duplication with other bus lines. Alternative service: � Listen in English: 3462125# Listen in English: 3462108# Listen in English: 3462125# 607 DiscontinueLine (Silver) Lineto Manchester 607 due to Station underutilized (connection service. with Alternative Line 115 onbus Manchester service on StockerBl) or �arbor St/La FreewayTi�era Bl St(Lineation 1 2 Comment in English: 3654496# Comment in English: 3756328# Comment in English: 3654496# Listen in Spanish: 4127050# Listen in Spanish: 4127050# Listen in Spanish: 4127050# 102),(connection Slauson with Av Line (Line 120 108), on �ydeImperial Park �wy Bl or(Line C Line 110), (Green)/� Manchester Line Av service). (Line 115), Crenshaw Bl (Line 210), 1 460 Line 460 continue to operate its usual alignment between downtown LA, C Line (Green) Norwalk Station, and Comment in Spanish: 4127057# Comment in Spanish: 4127057 Comment in Spanish: 4127057# and Overhill Dr (Line 212). 1 Disneyland. Listen in Russian: 4127062# 611 Line 611 to be altered to link A Line (Blue) Florence Station with Atlantic Bl/Cecilia St via Florence Av, Seville 487, Line 487 to begin service at L Line (Gold) Sierra Madre �illa Station operating via San Gabriel Bl, Las Tunas Comment in Russian: 4127071# Av, and Santa Ana St. Line 102 to be rerouted via Central Ave, �ernon Av, Pacific Av, Leonis Bl, District Bl, 489, Dr, Mission Dr, Del Mar Av, I-10 �xpress-Lanes to 7th St. Metro Center in downtown LA during weekday peak Listen in Mandarin: 4127035# New Atlantichours and Bl, LAreplacing Union Stationpart of Lineat all 611.other The times remainder (with connections of Line 611 available to be discontinued to B Line (Red), due to D underut Line (Pilizedurple) and 1 Comment in Mandarin: 4127040# Line service� Line (Silver)). and duplication Line 489 with route other to terminatelines. Alternative at Metro bus 7th services:St Metro FlorenceCenter. Frequent Av (Line Metro111), ComptonB Line/D LineAv (Line 1 2 287 55),services �ernon link Av7th (Line St Metro 105), Center Atlantic to Bl�estlake/MacArthur (Line 260), Seville AvPark and in Pacificplace of Bl Lines (Lines 487 60 and and 489. 251). New Line 287 to SAN GA�RIEL �ALLEY �ESTSIDE CENTRAL GATE�AY CITIES 612 Discontinuereplace Line Line487 612between South �l Gate Monte Shuttle and Arcadia due to underutilizedvia Santa Anita service Av, with and weekday duplication and of weekend other bu sservice. lines. Line Monday, August 24 �ednesday, August 26 Thursday, August 27 202Discontinued will extend Line north 487 of segment A Line (Blue)/C in Sierra Line Madre (Green) to be �illowbrook/Rosa replaced with new Parks Metro Station MicroTransit via Florence service A ser Lineving 6:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

StationSierra Madre, and Santa Pasadena, Ana St. and Other Altadena alternative areas. bus services: 103rd St (Line 117), Compton Av (Line 55), Long 14 1 2 Listen in English: 3462125# Listen in English: 3462155# Listen in English: 3461978# 501 Beach Line 501 Bl toand continue Pacific toBl link(Line North 60), �ollywood,Florence Av Burbank, (Line 111), Glendale, Atlantic and Av (LinePasadena 260), withMartin a new Luther route �in ing Burbank�r. Bl Comment in English: 3756376# Comment in English: 3756379# Comment in English: 3756316# (Lineto simplify 261), and and expedite Imperial service�wy (Line through 120) theas well Media as Districtnew Metro by operating MicroTransit on Alamedaservice in Av the instead �atts/�illo of Olivewbrook Av; a 1 2 Listen in Spanish: 4127050# Listen in Spanish: 4127050# Listen in Spanish: 4127050# area.new route in downtown Glendale via Brand Bl and Broadway to have a stop serving the Americana at Brand Comment in Spanish: 4127057# Comment in Spanish: 4127057# Comment in Spanish: 4127057# 625 Discontinueand Glendale Line Galleria. 625 due A stop to underutilized at LA �oo will service. be included Nearest weeken alternativeds. bus service: Line 232 on Sepulveda Bl Listen in Mandarin: 4127035# Listen in Russian Audio: 4127062# 534 andNew Beach Line 134: Cities Line Transit 534 to Line be renumbered109 on Imperial to 134. �wy No as routewell as changes new Metro for New MicroTransit Line 134 servicebetween for Malibu the LA� 1 Comment in Mandarin: 4127040# Comment in Russian: 4127071# New area.(Trancas Canyon Rd) and Santa Monica; deviation to Cliffside � Dume on selected trips to be discontinued 1 656Line Linedue to656 underutilized Owl service service. to operate a modified route from Normandie Ave/Santa Monica Blvd to North �ollywood The public hearings will begin at the listed times with a presentation of the proposed changes for that region; the Saturday, August 22, 2020 134, B Line (Red) Station via �ollywood, Cahuenga and Lankershim Boulevards. Discontinue underutilized hearing will begin with a presentation of all proposed changes. All public hearings will close after all public comments have been received from 1 550 segments �xpress Line north 550 and to westbe retained of North peak �ollywood periods Station.weekdays Nearest between alternative �arbor GatewayOwl services: Transit G LineCenter (Orange and USC.), those members of the public who call to submit feedback by phone or who submit them during the hearing via eComment links in the posted �enturaLines 246 Bl and (Line 450 240), will �anconnect Nuys San Bl (LinePedro 233), with and�arbor Reseda Gateway Bl (Line Transit 234). Center. Line 246 will replace Line 1 2 public hearing agendas, in accordance with hearing guidelines. st 665 Line550 on665 Gaffey route Stto bebetween shortened 1 and operating Anaheim all Sts. trips in between San Pedro. Indiana St. � Olympic Bl and Cal State LA Transit 1 577 Center. Line 577 Service between on �l Olympic Monte Stationwould be and provided Cal State by LongLine 66.Beach via I-605 to be rerouted northbound between Note: These proposals may be approved in whole or in part at a date following the public hearing. Approved changes may also include 685 Discontinue�l Monte Station Line and685 Riodue �ondoto underutilized College via service. I-605 Nearestand I-10 alternativefreeways instead bus service of Santa to Glendale Anita Av Colle � Peckge Rd, other alternatives derived from public comment. The public is encouraged to view or listen to the upcoming hearings and provide testimony on 1 the service proposals to be considered. All written public comment received will be shared with those Service Councils that will vote on the proposals providedproviding byfaster, Line more290 (Glendale direct service. Av), asDiscontinue well as new deviation Metro MicroTransit to Los Cerritos service. Center due to low ridership 1 2 compared to number of riders impacted, providing faster, more direct service to/from Cal State Long Beach discussed in the comments, and considered along with all comments submitted by phone and via the eComment feature during the public hearings, 686 Line 686 to operate between Altadena (New �ork Dr/Allen Av) and the L Line (Gold) Del Mar Station only and Long Beach �A Medical Center. prior to any Council actions on the service proposals. The public may also submit written testimony postmarked through midnight Thursday, discontinuing service to the L Line Fillmore Station to avoid overlap with new Line 260 and provide improved 1 August 27, 2020, when the public record will close. weekday frequency. 687 Line 687 due to underutilized service and duplication or proximity to other bus routes. Alternative bus service: 12 Comments sent via U.S Mail should be addressed to: Metro Service Planning & Development new frequent Metro Lines 660 (Fair Oaks Av) � 662 (�ashington Bl, Los Robles Av, and Lake Av), Pasadena 1 Attn: NextGen Bus Plan Proposed Service Changes Transit 20, 31, 32 services and new Metro MicroTransit service in Altadena. 1 Gateway Plaza, 99-7-1 744 Line 744 to be replaced on �an Nuys Bl by new Rapid Line 761 and high frequency new Line 233. Line 744 Los Angeles, CA 90012-2932 1 Line Servicewould no Change longer continue Proposal along �entura Bl and Reseda Bl. That segment would be served by new Line 240. G�C S�C SF� SG� �SC Comments via e-mail should be addressed to: [email protected], Attn: “NextGen Bus Plan Proposed Service Changes” New Line 761 to replace existing Lines 744 and 788, operating between Sylmar/San Fernando Station and the �

Lines Line (�xpo) �xpo/Sepulveda Station serving high travel demand between San Fernando �alley and the 1 213 Facsimiles should be addressed as above and sent to: 213-922-6988. 761, �estside. Line 761 to provide service on �an Nuys Bl, �entura Bl, and Sepulveda Bl to the �estside 788 including frequent service all day on weekdays and weekend service. For more information on proposed service changes, hearing dates, times, and methods to participate, visit metro.net/nextgen or call 901 The G Line (Orange) will continue to serve as a critical arterial service linking destinations across the San 1 213.922.1282. Fernando �alley, with more frequency for midday and late evening on weekdays. 910 The � Line (Silver) Line 910 service will continue operating between �l Monte Station, downtown LA and ADA REQUIREMENTS: Upon request, sign language interpretation, materials in alternative formats and other accommodations are available to the public for 2 1 �arbor Gateway Transit Center with additional trips replacing Line 950 (see also Line 450). Metro sponsored meetings and events. 950, New Line 450 to replace Line 950, operating between San Pedro via Pacific St, the I-110 Freeway, and LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Upon request, interpreters are available to the public for Metro sponsored meetings and events. Agendas and minutes will New Figueroa St to �arbor Gateway Transit Center with peak period weekday service extending north of �arbor also be made available in other languages upon request. Line Gateway Transit Center to downtown LA (Figueroa/Flower � 7th), serving �arbor Transitway stations. Off- 1 450 peak weekday and all-day weekends, Line 450 will connect with Line 910 at �arbor Gateway Transit Center. All requests for reasonable accommodations, interpretation services and materials in other languages must be made at least three working days (72 hours) in This will improve reliability and allow for the transition to new �ero �mission Buses on � Line (Silver) 910 advance of the scheduled meeting date. Please submit requests by calling (213) 922-4600 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our TDD line is service. (800) 252-9040. Individuals with hearing or speech impairment may use California Relay Service 711 + Metro phone number.

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In accordance with California �xecutive Order N-25-20 and the Safer at �ome restrictions in place at the time the hearings were scheduled, all of the hearings will take place virtually. Links to stream the hearing and view the presentations to be made at each hearing will embedded within the public hearing agendas to be posted at metro.net/about/about-metro/advisory-meetings/ at least 72 hours in advance of each hearing date. Members of the public can call �877� 422�8614 and enter the corresponding e�tension to listen during the proceedings (audio) or to submit comments by phone (comments) during the proceedings in their preferred language; the audio and comment lines listed for translations in Rosenberg filed a petition and more information at the designated the defendant in Mandarin, Spanish, and Russian will be available from the start of each hearing until its conclusion. with this court for a decree California Courts Online Self- the complaint by the fictitious dŚƌĞĞĂĨĨŽƌĚĂďůĞƵŶŝƚƐĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ changing names as follows: Help Center (www.courtinfo. name of: DOE 1 and having SAN FERNANDO �ALLEY SOUTH �AY CITIES ALL REGIONS Mark Hyman Rosenberg to ca.gov/selfhelp), your county discovered the true name of �ednesday, August 19 Thursday, August 20 Saturday, August 22 Mark Magnus Rose law library, or the courthouse the defendant to be Juan F. dǁŽϮͲďĞĚнϮďĂƚŚĂŶĚKŶĞϭͲďĞĚнϭďĂƚŚsĞƌǇ>ŽǁͲ/ŶĐŽŵĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚƵŶŝƚƐŝŶƵůǀĞƌŝƚǇ͕ĂǀĂŝůĂď6:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. ůĞ The Court orders that all nearest you. If you cannot Luna amends the complaint by ĨŽƌŵŽǀĞͲŝŶ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌ͕ϮϬϮϬ͘Listen in English: 3462125# Listen in English: 3462108# Listen in English: 3462125# persons interested in this pay the filing fee, ask the court the complaint by substituting Comment in English: 3654496# Comment in English: 3756328# Comment in English: 3654496# matter appear before this clerk for a fee waiver form. If the true name for the fictitious Listen in Spanish: 4127050# Listen in Spanish: 4127050# Listen in Spanish: 4127050# court at the hearing indicated you do not file your response name wherever it appears in Comment in Spanish: 4127057# Comment in Spanish: 4127057 Comment in Spanish: 4127057# ƚŚ below to show cause, if any, on time, you may lose the the complaint. ƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐǁŝůůKE>zďĞĂĐĐĞƉƚĞĚ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶƚŚĞĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐĚĂƚĞƐͬƚŝŵĞƐ͗dŚƵƌƐĚĂǇ͕Listen in Russian: 4127062#:ƵůǇϯϬ ͕ϮϬϮϬΛ why the petition for change of case by default, and your Date: December 10, 2019 ϴĂŵƵŶƚŝů^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ͕ƵŐƵƐƚϭƐƚ͕ϮϬϮϬΛϴƉŵ͘KEKd^EWW>/d/KE^&KZKZ&dZ͘Comment in Russian: 4127071# name should not be granted. wages, money, and property /s/ Spencer A. Stein Listen in Mandarin: 4127035# Any person objecting to the may be taken without further 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/20 ƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐǁŝůůďĞƌĞǀŝĞǁĞĚŽŶĂĨŝƌƐƚĐŽŵĞ͕ĨŝƌƐƚƐĞƌǀĞďĂƐŝƐ͘ Comment in Mandarin: 4127040# name changes described warning from the court. CNS-3375074# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SAN GA�RIEL �ALLEY �ESTSIDE CENTRAL GATE�AY CITIES above must file a written There are other legal objection that includes the requirements. You may Monday, August 24 �ednesday, August 26 Thursday, August 27 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 6:00hŶŝƚdǇƉĞ p.m. DŽŶƚŚůǇZĞŶƚ5:30 p.m.^ĞĐƵƌŝƚǇĞƉŽƐŝƚ 5:00KĐĐƵƉĂŶĐǇ p.m. reasons for the objection at want to call an attorney right least two court days before away. If you do not know an FOR CHANGE OF NAME ϮďĞĚ͕ϮďĂƚŚ ΨϴϮϯ͘ϬϬ ϴϮϯ͘ϬϬ DŝŶŝŵƵŵϮ͕DĂǆŝŵƵŵϱ14 the matter is scheduled to attorney, you may want to call Case No. 20VECP00171 ϭďĞĚ͕ďĂƚŚ Ψϳϯϭ͘ϬϬ ϳϯϭ͘ϬϬ DŝŶŝŵƵŵϭ͕DĂǆŝŵƵŵϯ be heard and must appear an attorney referral service. If Superior Court of California, at the hearing to show cause you cannot afford an attorney, County of Los Angeles why the petition should not be you may be eligible for free Petition of: Nikolai Gooch for Change of Name DĂǆ͘ŚŽƵƐĞŚŽůĚŝŶĐŽŵĞ͕ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐĂůůƉĞƌƐŽŶƐϭϴĂŶĚŽůĚĞƌ͗ granted. If no written objection legal services from a nonprofit is timely filed, the court may legal services program. You TO ALL INTERESTED ϭͲƉĞƌƐŽŶ͙Ψϯϲ͕ϱϱϬ grant the petition without a can locate these nonprofit PERSONS: hearing. groups at the California Legal Petitioner Nikolai Gooch filed ϮͲƉĞƌƐŽŶ͙Ψϰϭ͕ϴϬϬ Notice of Hearing: Services Web site (www. a petition with this court for ϯͲƉĞƌƐŽŶ͙Ψϰϳ͕ϬϬϬ Date: August 25, 2020, Time: lawhelpcalifornia.org), the a decree changing names as 10:30 am, Dept.: 44, Room: California Courts Online Self- follows: ϰͲƉĞƌƐŽŶ͙ΨϱϮ͕ϮϬϬ 418 Help Center (www.courtinfo. Nikolai Gooch to Nikolai G ϱͲƉĞƌƐŽŶ͙Ψϱϲ͕ϰϬϬ The address of the court is ca.gov/selfhelp), or by Ivanov 111 N Hill Street, Los Angeles, contacting your local court or The Court orders that all CA 90012 county bar association. NOTE: persons interested in this A copy of this Order to Show The court has a statutory lien matter appear before this ƉƌĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞǁŝůůďĞŐŝǀĞŶƚŽŝŶĐŽŵĞͲƋƵĂůŝĨǇŝŶŐŚŽƵƐĞŚŽůĚƐƚŚĂƚƐƵďŵŝƚĂĐĐĞƉƚĂďůĞĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƚŝŽŶ Cause shall be published at for waived fees and costs on court at the hearing indicated ƐŚŽǁŝŶŐƚŚĂƚƚŚĞǇĂƌĞĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůǇďĞŝŶŐƐĞƌǀĞĚďǇƚŚĞhƉǁĂƌĚŽƵŶĚ,ŽƵƐĞ,ŽŵĞůĞƐƐ^ŚĞůƚĞƌ͘ least once each week for four any settlement or arbitration below to show cause, if any, successive weeks prior to award of $10,000 or more in why the petition for change of the date set for hearing on a civil case. The court’s lien name should not be granted. WůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞǁĞďƐŝƚĞʹǁǁǁ͘ϭϮϴϮϭĂƉƉůǇ͘ĐŽŵʹĨŽƌĂƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐĂŶĚƐĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ͘ the petition in the following must be paid before the court Any person objecting to the newspaper of general will dismiss the case. name changes described circulation, printed in this ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. above must file a written dŚŝƐŝƐĂŶƋƵĂů,ŽƵƐŝŶŐKƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ͘DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚǁŝůůŶŽƚ͕ŽŶĂĐĐŽƵŶƚŽĨƌĂĐĞ͕ĐŽůŽƌ͕ƌĞůŝŐŝŽŶ͕ county: Los Angeles Sentinel Si no responde dentro de 30 objection that includes the Date: April 29, 2020 días, la corte puede decidir reasons for the objection at ƐĞǆ;ŐĞŶĚĞƌͿ͕ĚŝƐĂďŝůŝƚǇ͕ĨĂŵŝůŝĂůƐƚĂƚƵƐ͕ŶĂƚŝŽŶĂůŽƌŝŐŝŶ͕ŵĂƌŝƚĂůƐƚĂƚƵƐ͕ĂŶĐĞƐƚƌǇ͕ƐĞǆƵĂůŽƌŝĞŶƚĂƚŝŽŶ͕ least two court days before ŵĞĚŝĐĂůĐŽŶĚŝƚŝŽŶ͕ĂŐĞ͕ƐŽƵƌĐĞŽĨŝŶĐŽŵĞ͕ŐĞŶĚĞƌ͕ŐĞŶĚĞƌŝĚĞŶƚŝƚǇ͕ŐĞŶĚĞƌĞǆƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ͕ŐĞŶĞƚŝĐ Edward B Moreton, Jr. en su contra sin escuchar su Judge of the Superior Court versión. Lea la información a the matter is scheduled to ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ͕ĐŝƚŝǌĞŶƐŚŝƉ͕ŝŵŵŝŐƌĂƚŝŽŶƐƚĂƚƵƐ͕ƉƌŝŵĂƌǇůĂŶŐƵĂŐĞ͕ŵŝůŝƚĂƌǇŽƌǀĞƚĞƌĂŶƐƚĂƚƵƐŽƌĂŶǇ 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/20 continuación. be heard and must appear ĂƌďŝƚƌĂƌǇƌĞĂƐŽŶ͕ĚĞŶǇĂƋƵĂůŝĨŝĞĚĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƚŚĞŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇƚŽůĞĂƐĞĂĚǁĞůůŝŶŐƵŶŝƚƐƵŝƚĂďůĞƚŽ CNS-3377286# Tiene 30 DÍAS DE at the hearing to show cause LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ƚŚĞŝƌŶĞĞĚƐ CALENDARIO después why the petition should not be de que le entreguen esta granted. If no written objection ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE citación y papeles legales is timely filed, the court may FOR CHANGE OF NAME grant the petition without a Any person objecting to the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE granted. If no written objection para presentar una respuesta Case No. 20STCP01932 por escrito en esta corte y hearing. name changes described FOR CHANGE OF NAME is timely filed, the court may Superior Court of California, Notice of Hearing: CIVIL above must file a written Case No. 20STCP01932 grant the petition without a hacer que se entregue una County of Los Angeles copia al demandante. Una Date: 07/30/2020, Time: 8:30 objection that includes the Superior Court of California, hearing. Petition of: Nadxchielli AM, Dept.: W, Room: 610 reasons for the objection at County of Los Angeles Notice of Hearing: carta o una llamada telefónica Hitzajaya Carranza and no lo protegen. Su respuesta The address of the court is least two court days before Petition of: Nadxchielli Date: 08/19/2020, Time: 8:30 Steven Alexis Riley for 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the matter is scheduled to Hitzajaya Carranza and am, Dept.: F47 por escrito tiene que estar Change of Name en formato legal correcto Nuys, CA 91401 FOR CHANGE OF NAME be heard and must appear Steven Alexis Riley for The address of the court is TO ALL INTERESTED A copy of this Order to Show Case No. 20STCP01938 at the hearing to show cause Change of Name 9425 Penfield Avenue, Room si desea que procesen su PERSONS: caso en la corte. Es posible Cause shall be published at Superior Court of California, why the petition should not be TO ALL INTERESTED 1200, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Petitioner Nadxchielli least once each week for four County of Los Angeles granted. If no written objection PERSONS: A copy of this Order to Show que haya un formulario que Hitzajaya Carranza and usted pueda usar para su successive weeks prior to Petition of: Essence Sarai is timely filed, the court may Petitioner Nadxchielli Cause shall be published at Steven Alexis Riley filed a the date set for hearing on Davie and Journey Saffi grant the petition without a Hitzajaya Carranza and least once each week for four respuesta. Puede encontrar petition with this court for a estos formularios de la corte y the petition in the following Davie, Minors by Darrius hearing. Steven Alexis Riley filed a successive weeks prior to decree changing names as newspaper of general Spears, Parent for Change Notice of Hearing: petition with this court for a the date set for hearing on más información en el Centro follows: de Ayuda de las Cortes de circulation, printed in this of Name Date: 08/07/2020, Time: 8:30 decree changing names as the petition in the following Anabell Noelani Carranza to county: Los Angeles Sentinel TO ALL INTERESTED am, Dept.: B, Room: 340 follows: newspaper of general California (www.sucorte. Anabell Noelani Riley ca.gov), en la biblioteca de Date: June 11, 2020` PERSONS: The address of the court is Anabell Noelani Carranza to circulation, printed in this The Court orders that all Huey P. Cotton Petitioner Essence Sarai 825 Maple Ave, Torrance, CA Anabell Noelani Riley county: Los Angeles Sentinel leyes de su condado o en persons interested in this la corte que le quede más Judge of the Superior Court Davie and Journey Saffi 90503 The Court orders that all Date: June 17, 2020 matter appear before this 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/20 Davie, Minors by Darrius A copy of this Order to Show persons interested in this David B Gelfound cerca. Si no puede pagar CNS-3374667# court at the hearing indicated la cuota de presentación, Spears, Parent filed a petition Cause shall be published at matter appear before this Judge of the Superior Court below to show cause, if any, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL with this court for a decree least once each week for four court at the hearing indicated 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/20 pida al secretario de la corte why the petition for change of que le dé un formulario de changing names as follows: successive weeks prior to below to show cause, if any, CNS-3378322# name should not be granted. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Essence Sarai Davie to the date set for hearing on why the petition for change of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL exención de pago de cuotas. FOR CHANGE OF NAME Any person objecting to the Si no presenta su respuesta Essence Sarai Spears the petition in the following name should not be granted. name changes described Case No. 20STCP00214 Journey Saffi Davie to newspaper of general Any person objecting to the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE a tiempo, puede perder el Superior Court of California, FOR CHANGE OF NAME above must file a written caso por incumplimiento y Journey Saffi Spears circulation, printed in this name changes described objection that includes the County of Los Angeles The Court orders that all county: Los Angeles Sentinel above must file a written Case No. 20CMCP00083 la corte le podrá quitar su Petition of: Elisabeth Zhane AMENDED reasons for the objection at sueldo, dinero y bienes sin persons interested in this Date: March 16, 2020 objection that includes the least two court days before Moon for Change of Name matter appear before this Ramona See reasons for the objection at Superior Court of California, más advertencia. TO ALL INTERESTED County of Los Angeles the matter is scheduled to Hay otros requisitos legales. court at the hearing indicated Judge of the Superior Court least two court days before be heard and must appear PERSONS: below to show cause, if any, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/20 the matter is scheduled to Petition of: Yeisha Qiana Es recomendable que llame a Petitioner filed a petition Ward for Change of Name at the hearing to show cause un abogado inmediatamente. why the petition for change of CNS-3379033# be heard and must appear why the petition should not be with this court for a decree name should not be granted. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the hearing to show cause TO ALL INTERESTED Si no conoce a un abogado, changing names as follows: PERSONS: granted. If no written objection puede llamar a un servicio de Any person objecting to the why the petition should not be is timely filed, the court may Elisabeth Zhane Moon to name changes described ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE granted. If no written objection Petitioner Yeisha Qiana Ward remisión a abogados. Si no Elisabeth Zhane Moon Phillips FOR CHANGE OF NAME filed a petition with this court grant the petition without a puede pagar a un abogado, above must file a written is timely filed, the court may hearing. The Court orders that all objection that includes the Case No. 20STCP01524 grant the petition without a for a decree changing names es posible que cumpla con persons interested in this Superior Court of California, as follows: Notice of Hearing: los requisitos para obtener reasons for the objection at hearing. Date: September 3, 2020, matter appear before this least two court days before County of Los Angeles Notice of Hearing: Yeisha Qiana Ward to Yeisha servicios legales gratuitos court at the hearing indicated Petition of: Lauren Renee Qiana Davis Time: 3:00 PM, Dept.: 20, de un programa de servicios the matter is scheduled to Date: September 03, 2020, Room: 310 below to show cause, if any, be heard and must appear Waggoner for Change of Time: 3:00 p.m., Dept.: 20, The Court orders that all legales sin fines de lucro. why the petition for change of Name persons interested in this The address of the court is Puede encontrar estos grupos at the hearing to show cause Room: 310 111 North Hill Street, Los name should not be granted. why the petition should not be TO ALL INTERESTED The address of the court is matter appear before this sin fines de lucro en el sitio web Any person objecting to the PERSONS: court at the hearing indicated Angeles, CA 90012 de California Legal Services, granted. If no written objection 111 North Hill Street, Room A copy of this Order to Show name changes described is timely filed, the court may Petitioner Lauren Renee 118, Los Angeles, CA 90012, below to show cause, if any, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), above must file a written Waggoner filed a petition why the petition for change of Cause shall be published at en el Centro de Ayuda de las grant the petition without a Los Angeles Courthouse least once each week for four objection that includes the hearing. with this court for a decree A copy of this Order to Show name should not be granted. Cortes de California, (www. reasons for the objection at changing names as follows: Any person objecting to the successive weeks prior to sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose Notice of Hearing: Cause shall be published at the date set for hearing on least two court days before Date: September 02, 2020, Lauren Renee Waggoner to least once each week for four name changes described en contacto con la corte o el the matter is scheduled to Lauren Renee Rose above must file a written the petition in the following colegio de abogados locales. Time: 3:00 pm, Dept.: 20, successive weeks prior to newspaper of general be heard and must appear Room: 310 The Court orders that all the date set for hearing on objection that includes the AVISO: Por ley, la corte at the hearing to show cause persons interested in this reasons for the objection at circulation, printed in this tiene derecho a reclamar las The address of the court is the petition in the following county: Los Angeles Sentinel why the petition should not be 111 N Hill Street, Los Angeles, matter appear before this newspaper of general least two court days before cuotas y los costos exentos granted. If no written objection court at the hearing indicated the matter is scheduled to Date: June 17, 2020 por imponer un gravamen CA 90012 circulation, printed in this David J. Cowan is timely filed, the court may A copy of this Order to Show below to show cause, if any, county: Los Angeles Sentinel be heard and must appear sobre cualquier recuperación grant the petition without a why the petition for change of Judge of the Superior Court Cause shall be published Date: June 17, 2020 at the hearing to show cause 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/20 de $10,000 ó más de valor hearing. at least once each week name should not be granted. David J Cowan why the petition should not be CNS-3376969# recibida mediante un acuerdo Notice of Hearing: for four successive weeks Any person objecting to the Judge of the Superior Court granted. If no written objection LOS ANGELES SENTINEL o una concesión de arbitraje Date: 07/21/2020, Time: prior to the date set for name changes described 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/20 is timely filed, the court may en un caso de derecho civil. 10:30 AM, Dept.: 72 hearing on the petition in above must file a written CNS-3378572# grant the petition without a SUMMONS Tiene que pagar el gravamen The address of the court is the following newspaper of objection that includes the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL hearing. (CITACION JUDICIAL) de la corte antes de que la 111 North Hill Street, Los general circulation, printed in reasons for the objection at Notice of Hearing: CASE NUMBER (Número del corte pueda desechar el caso. Angeles, CA 90012 this county: The Los Angeles least two court days before ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Date: 08/27/2020, Time: 8:30 Caso): The name and address of the A copy of this Order to Show County Sentinel News the matter is scheduled to FOR CHANGE OF NAME am, Dept.: A, Room: 904 19STCV16580 court is (El nombre y dirección Cause shall be published at Date: June 17, 2020 be heard and must appear Case No. 20CHCP00143 The address of the court is NOTICE TO DEFENDANT de la corte es): Stanley Mosk least once each week for four David J. Cowan at the hearing to show cause Superior Court of California, 200 West Compton Blvd., (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Courthouse, 111 North Hill successive weeks prior to Judge of the Superior Court why the petition should not be County of Los Angeles Compton, CA 90220 SHANNEL MENDEZ, an Street, Los Angeles, CA the date set for hearing on 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/20 granted. If no written objection Petition of: Tony Chico Curtis A copy of this Order to Show individual; and DOES 1 90012 the petition in the following CNS-3379413# is timely filed, the court may Jr. for Change of Name Cause shall be published at through 10, inclusive The name, address, and newspaper of general LOS ANGELES SENTINEL grant the petition without a TO ALL INTERESTED least once each week for four YOU ARE BEING SUED telephone number of plaintiff’s circulation, printed in this hearing. PERSONS: successive weeks prior to BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ attorney, or plaintiff without county: Los Angeles Sentinel ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Notice of Hearing: Petitioner Tony Chico Curtis the date set for hearing on DEMANDANDO EL an attorney, is (El nombre, Date: 03/17/2020 FOR CHANGE OF NAME Date: August 25, 2020, Time: Jr. filed a petition with this the petition in the following DEMANDANTE): HANBIR la dirección y el número Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Case No. 20TRCP00080 10:30 AM, Dept.: 44, Room: court for a decree changing newspaper of general SIDHU, an individual; de teléfono del abogado Judge of the Superior Court AMENDED 418 names as follows: circulation, printed in this NOTICE! You have been del demandante, o del 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/20 Superior Court of California, The address of the court is 111 Tony Chico Curtis Jr. to Tony county: Los Angeles Sentinel sued. The court may decide demandante que no tiene CNS-3374577# County of Los Angeles N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Chico Curtis El Date: 07/01/2020 against you without your abogado, es): Ross A. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Petition of: Michelle La kilra 90012 The Court orders that all Gary Y. Tanaka being heard unless you Jurewitz, 600 B Street, Suite Greenhill for Change of Name A copy of this Order to Show persons interested in this Judge of the Superior Court respond within 30 days. Read 1550, San Diego, CA 92101 SUMMONS TO ALL INTERESTED Cause shall be published at matter appear before this 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/20 the information below. (619) 233-5020 (CITACION JUDICIAL) PERSONS: least once each week for four court at the hearing indicated CNS-3378249# DATE (Fecha): 05/13/2019 CASE NUMBER (Número del LOS ANGELES SENTINEL You have 30 CALENDAR Petitioner Michelle La Kilra successive weeks prior to below to show cause, if any, DAYS after this summons and Sherri R. Carter Executive Caso): Greenhill filed a petition the date set for hearing on why the petition for change of Officer / Clerk of Court 19STLC09887 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE legal papers are served on with this court for a decree the petition in the following name should not be granted. you to file a written response (Secretario), by Marita P. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT changing names as follows: newspaper of general Any person objecting to the FOR CHANGE OF NAME Barel, Deputy (Adjunto) (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Case No. 20STCP01522 at this court and have a copy Michelle La Kilra Greenhill to circulation, printed in this name changes described served on the plaintiff. A letter (SEAL) HABAKKUK DAVID Michelle La Kilra Lewis county: Los Angeles Sentinel above must file a written Superior Court of California, AMENDMENT TO HASEGAWA, and individual; County of Los Angeles or phone call will not protect The Court orders that all Date: April 29, 2020 objection that includes the you. Your written response COMPLAINT and Does 1 through 10 persons interested in this Edward B. Moreton, Jr. reasons for the objection at Petition of: Mark Hyman (Fictitious/Incorrect Name) YOU ARE BEING SUED Rosenberg for Change of must be in proper legal form matter appear before this Judge of the Superior Court least two court days before if you want the court to hear FICTITOUS NAME BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ court at the hearing indicated 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/20 the matter is scheduled to Name Upon the filing of the DEMANDANDO EL TO ALL INTERESTED your case. There may be below to show cause, if any, CNS-3378657# be heard and must appear a court form that you can complaint, the plaintiff, being DEMANDANTE): ASPIRE why the petition for change of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the hearing to show cause PERSONS: ignorant of the true name of GENERAL INSURANCE Petitioner Mark Hyman use for your response. You name should not be granted. why the petition should not be can find these court forms the defendant and having COMPANY, a corporation THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JULY ANGELES 16, 2020 SENTINEL NEWSNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-15 9, 2014

health crisis and global pan- stamped with a measure of Drake part 2 {continued from Pg. A-5} demic that is changing the intellectual and emotional landscape of how universi- fortitude, parental love and ties function in this virtual support, and an uncommon reality. sensibility and personal Each president, includ- agency to turn a personal ing Dr. Drake, will also have dream into reality, while be- to confront the internal dis- ing comfortable to accept sonance of managing their unexpected opportunities cultural selves in the midst that came his way. That al- of institutional legacies and lowed him to navigate the academic cultures that are terrain of undergraduate more Eurocentric in orien- education, medical school, tation, and oftentimes less residency in ophthalmol- supportive of different cul- ogy, a senior executive po- tural worldviews. Indeed, sition in the University of I have argued in my previ- California system office, a ous writings that the central chancellorship at UC Irvine, identity question that must a presidency at Ohio State, JAY LAPRETE/AP be asked and answered is: and now being named presi- Michael Drake answers questions during an inter- how does one maintain a dent of the UC System. In- view in Columbus, Ohio, on May 17, 2019. The Univer- sense of cultural integrity in deed, his passport book has sity of California system has named Drake to replace a world that does not sup- certainly seen a full range Janet Napolitano and become its first Black president. port or affirm your human- of university experiences, ity as a person of African but this latest stamp may him and his spouse and the right man for the job. COURTESY PHOTO descent? That can some- be his crowning achieve- partner, Brenda, home and Amid the tensions of the Michael Drake times be a delicate dance for ment. In that way, his jour- back to California where moments and the adversi- many, but less so for people ney, while filled with both opportunities abound and ties of the day, I suspect a point of contention. Add- enrollment challenges, free used to navigating the wa- joy and pain, is a symbol new challenges await. that the ancestors and el- ed to that will also be the speech debates, athletics, ters of higher education’s of possibility and potential Let’s make sure that he has ders are smiling today at usual issues of shared gov- faculty recruitments and re- executive suite. for so many others who are the support he needs from Michael Drake’s appoint- ernance, union demands, tention, research productiv- CLOSING ready to seize the moment the community. Afterall, ment. We all should be budget and fiscal issues, ity, development and fund- The passport to Michael when opportunity presents our children’s futures are smiling as well. questions of police reforms, raising, and adaptations to a Drake’s future has been itself. For now, we welcome at stake and he is exactly

taged districts across the country. There is earned money down a black hole. What {continued from Pg. A-11} a particular school district of which I have is the problem and where is the problem? Parker op-ed recently learned has revenue of approxi- I know, but I won’t say just yet. Do you mately $325,000,000 and expenditures of know? It would be well for you to learn. You doctrine, the Court’s decision in Brown v. public schools.*Today, more than 60 years approximately $425,000,000 with That may already know and don’t realize you Board of Education had set the legal prec- after Brown v. Board of Education, the de- leaves about $887,000,000 over budget and know. JEANETTE PARKER*FOUNDER- edent that would be used to overturn laws bate continues over how to combat racial there’s $7,000,000 debt. But districts like SUPERINTENDENT*TODAY’S FRESH enforcing segregation in other public facili- inequalities in the nation’s school system, this continuously operate and more money START CHARTER SCHOOLS*4514 ties. But despite its undoubted impact, the largely based on residential patterns and is poured into failing districts mismanaged CRENSHAW BL, LA90043*WWW.TO- historic verdict fell short of achieving its differences in resources between schools both academically and financially. At the DAYSFRESHSTART.ORG. INQUIRING primary mission of integrating the nation’s in wealthier and economically disadvan- same time, taxpayers are paying their hard MINDS WANT TO KNOW©2020

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NOTICE! You have been recibida mediante un acuerdo Original 17913 other than a change lost WILL or estate, or both of BOBBIE JEAN NOTICE OF PETITION sued. The court may decide o una concesión de arbitraje 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/20 in the residence address of CHRISTENE JONES. TOLBERT TO ADMINISTER against you without your en un caso de derecho civil. CNS-3378488# a registered owner. A new LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A PETITION FOR PROBATE CASE NO. ESTATE OF: being heard unless you Tiene que pagar el gravamen Fictitious Business Name has been filed by YVONNE respond within 30 days. Read de la corte antes de que la Statement must be filed 20STPB04889 DEATRICE ANNETTE the information below. corte pueda desechar el caso. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective SCOTT in the Superior Court To all heirs, beneficiaries, JOHNSON You have 30 CALENDAR The name and address of the NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious of California, County of LOS creditors, contingent creditors, CASE NO. DAYS after this summons and court is (El nombre y dirección File No. 2020100488 Business Name Statement ANGELES. and persons who may 19STPB10447 legal papers are served on de la corte es): Superior Court The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the THE PETITION FOR (are) doing business as: otherwise be interested in the To all heirs, beneficiaries, you to file a written response of California, County of Los Affidavit of Identity form. PROBATE requests that WILL or estate, or both of creditors, contingent at this court and have a copy Angeles, 111 North Hill Street, Mike and Keys, 16000 The filing of this statement Ventura Blvd Suite 1102, YVONNE SCOTT be BOBBIE JEAN TOLBERT. creditors, and persons who served on the plaintiff. A letter Los Angeles, CA 90012 does not of itself authorize appointed as personal or phone call will not protect The name, address, and Encino, CA 91436, County the use in this state of a A PETITION FOR PROBATE may otherwise be interested you. Your written response telephone number of plaintiff’s of LA Fictitious Business Name representative to administer has been filed by DEJUAN in the WILL or estate, or both must be in proper legal form attorney, or plaintiff without an Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of the estate of the decedent. EVANS in the Superior Court of DEATRICE ANNETTE if you want the court to hear attorney, is TODD F. HAINES, Futuristic Music Group, 16000 another under Federal, State, THE PETITION requests the of California, County of LOS JOHNSON. your case. There may be ESQ. (El nombre, la dirección Ventura Blvd Suite 1102, or common law (See Section decedent’s lost WILL and Encino, CA 91436; CA ANGELES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE a court form that you can y el número de teléfono del 14411 et seq., Business and codicils, if any, be admitted THE PETITION FOR has been filed by ROSELAND use for your response. You abogado del demandante, o This business is conducted Professions Code). by: a Corporation to probate. The lost WILL and PROBATE requests that PARKER-HOLMES in the can find these court forms del demandante que no tiene Original Filing any codicils are available for and more information at the abogado, es): LAW OFFICES The registrant commenced 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/20 DEJUAN EVANS be appointed Superior Court of California, California Courts Online Self- OF TODD F. HAINES, 30495 to transact business under CNS-3376935# examination in the file kept by as personal representative to County of LOS ANGELES. Help Center (www.courtinfo. Canwood Street, Suite #100, the fictitious business name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the court. administer the estate of the THE PETITION FOR ca.gov/selfhelp), your county Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818- or names listed above on THE PETITION requests decedent. PROBATE requests that law library, or the courthouse 597-2240, #6006-64 06/2020. authority to administer the I declare that all information THE PETITION requests the ROSELAND PARKER- nearest you. If you cannot DATE (Fecha): 10/25/2019 estate under the Independent decedent’s WILL and codicils, HOLMES be appointed as pay the filing fee, ask the court Sherri R. Carter Executive in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who GOVERNMENT Administration of Estates Act. if any, be admitted to probate. personal representative to clerk for a fee waiver form. If Officer / Clerk of Court Clerk (This authority will allow the you do not file your response (Secretario), by Diana Diaz, declares as true any material The WILL and any codicils are administer the estate of the on time, you may lose the Deputy (Adjunto) matter pursuant to Section personal representative to available for examination in decedent. case by default, and your (SEAL) 17913 of the Business and take many actions without the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests the Professions code that the LOS ANGELES COUNTY wages, money, and property STATEMENT OF DAMAGES METROPOLITAN obtaining court approval. THE PETITION requests decedent’s WILL and codicils, may be taken without further (Personal Injury or Wrongful registrant knows to be false Before taking certain very is guilty of a misdemeanor TRANSPORTATION authority to administer the if any, be admitted to probate. warning from the court. Death) AUTHORITY (LACMTA) important actions, however, estate under the Independent The WILL and any codicils are There are other legal To: Habakkuk David punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL the personal representative Administration of Estates Act. available for examination in requirements. You may Hasegawa, an individual will be required to give notice want to call an attorney right Plaintiff: Aspire General ($1,000)). (This authority will allow the the file kept by the court. S/ Michael Cox, CEO to interested persons unless personal representative to THE PETITION requests away. If you do not know an Insurance Company seeks LACMTA will receive attorney, you may want to call damages in the above-entitled Futuristic Music Group they have waived notice or take many actions without authority to administer the This statement was filed proposals for PS70826 - State an attorney referral service. If action, as follows: Advocacy Servicesat the consented to the proposed obtaining court approval. estate under the Independent you cannot afford an attorney, Special damages with the County Clerk of Los action.) The independent Angeles on June 30, 2020. 9th Floor Receptionist Desk, Before taking certain very Administration of Estates Act. you may be eligible for free e. Property Damage … Vendor/Contract Management administration authority will be important actions, however, (This authority will allow the legal services from a nonprofit $1,817.30 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section Department, One Gateway granted unless an interested the personal representative personal representative to legal services program. You i. Other...Uninsured Motorist Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 person files an objection to can locate these nonprofit Bodily Injury Damages … 17920, a Fictitious Name will be required to give notice take many actions without Statement generally expires or via email at bids@metro. the petition and shows good to interested persons unless obtaining court approval. groups at the California Legal $15,000.00 net (recommended). Services Web site (www. Date: October 18, 2019 at the end of five years from cause why the court should they have waived notice or Before taking certain very lawhelpcalifornia.org), the S/ Todd F. Haines, Esq the date on which it was filed not grant the authority. consented to the proposed important actions, however, in the office of the County California Courts Online Self- 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/20 A Pre-Proposal conference A HEARING on the petition action.) The independent the personal representative Help Center (www.courtinfo. CNS-3373241# Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section will not be held. This will be held in this court as administration authority will be will be required to give notice ca.gov/selfhelp), or by project is a Small Business follows: 08/04/20 at 8:30AM in granted unless an interested to interested persons unless contacting your local court or 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change Enterprise (SBE) Set-Aside Dept. 67, ROOM 617 located person files an objection to they have waived notice or county bar association. NOTE: contract. To participate in The court has a statutory lien in the facts set forth in the at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS the petition and shows good consented to the proposed statement pursuant to Section this RFP, proposers must be ANGELES, CA 90012 cause why the court should action.) The independent for waived fees and costs on FICTITIOUS SBE certified with LACMTA any settlement or arbitration 17913 other than a change Notice of Telephonic not grant the authority. administration authority will be in the residence address of prior to proposal due date. award of $10,000 or more in BUSINESS For information on the Hearing A HEARING on the petition granted unless an interested a civil case. The court’s lien a registered owner. A new NAMES Fictitious Business Name Set-Aside Program, visit: Due to court closures, you will be held in this court as person files an objection to must be paid before the court https://business.metro.net/ may participate telephonically follows: 11/16/20 at 8:30AM the petition and shows good will dismiss the case. Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective VendorPortal/faces/home1/ by scheduling with CourtCall in Dept. 67 located at 111 cause why the court should ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. certifications. Si no responde dentro de 30 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at 1-888-882-6878. Please N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, not grant the authority. días, la corte puede decidir FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement check the court’s website CA 90012 A HEARING on the petition en su contra sin escuchar su NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the at www.lacourt.com for IF YOU OBJECT to the will be held in this court as Affidavit of Identity form. All proposals must be received versión. Lea la información a File No. 2020099879 information regarding closure granting of the petition, you follows: 08/03/20 at 9:30AM The following person(s) is The filing of this statement on or before 2:00 p.m. Pacific continuación. Time on Tuesday, August to the public. should appear at the hearing in Dept. 5, Room 236 located Tiene 30 DÍAS DE (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize Out The Mud Carwash, 1202 the use in this state of a 11, 2020 at the address/ IF YOU OBJECT to the and state your objections or at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS CALENDARIO después email listed above, sent to granting of the petition, you de que le entreguen esta S Temple Ave, Compton, CA Fictitious Business Name file written objections with the ANGELES, CA 90012 90221, County of LA in violation of the rights of the attention of Victor Zepeda. should appear at the hearing court before the hearing. Your IF YOU OBJECT to the citación y papeles legales Proposals received later than para presentar una respuesta Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, and state your objections or appearance may be in person granting of the petition, you Edward Sims, 1202 S Temple or common law (See Section the above date and time will file written objections with the por escrito en esta corte y be rejected and returned to or by your attorney. should appear at the hearing hacer que se entregue una Ave, Com, CA 90221; CA 14411 et seq., Business and court before the hearing. Your Professions Code). the proposer unopened. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR and state your objections or copia al demandante. Una This business is conducted appearance may be in person by: an Individual Original or a contingent creditor of file written objections with the carta o una llamada telefónica 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/20 or by your attorney. the decedent, you must file court before the hearing. Your no lo protegen. Su respuesta The registrant commenced to transact business under CNS-3378345# For a copy of the Proposal/ IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR your claim with the court and appearance may be in person por escrito tiene que estar LOS ANGELES SENTINEL en formato legal correcto the fictitious business name Bid specification visit our or a contingent creditor of mail a copy to the personal or by your attorney. or names listed above on Solicitation Page on our si desea que procesen su FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the decedent, you must file representative appointed by IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR caso en la corte. Es posible 05/2020. Vendor Portal at https:// your claim with the court and the court within the later of or a contingent creditor of NAME STATEMENT business.metro.net or for que haya un formulario que I declare that all information mail a copy to the personal either (1) four months from the decedent, you must file in this statement is true and File No. 2020095951 further information email usted pueda usar para su The following person(s) is representative appointed by the date of first issuance of your claim with the court and respuesta. Puede encontrar correct. (A registrant who Victor Zepeda at zepedav@ declares as true any material (are) doing business as: metro.net. the court within the later of letters to a general personal mail a copy to the personal estos formularios de la corte y 1. PRISSY & CHIC, 2. 7/16/20 either (1) four months from más información en el Centro matter pursuant to Section representative, as defined in representative appointed by PRISSY AND CHIC, 3330 CNS-3380229# the date of first issuance of de Ayuda de las Cortes de 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL section 58(b) of the California the court within the later of Professions code that the E. FOOTHILL BLVD SUITE California (www.sucorte. 104, PASADENA, CA 91107 letters to a general personal Probate Code, or (2) 60 days either (1) four months from ca.gov), en la biblioteca de registrant knows to be false REQUEST FOR representative, as defined in from the date of mailing or the date of first issuance of is guilty of a misdemeanor County of LOS ANGELES leyes de su condado o en Registered owner(s): PROPOSALS Notice is given section 58(b) of the California personal delivery to you of a letters to a general personal la corte que le quede más punishable by a fine not to that proposals for On-Call Probate Code, or (2) 60 days exceed one thousand dollars JASMINE NICOLE THOMAS, notice under section 9052 of representative, as defined in cerca. Si no puede pagar 3330 E. FOOTHILL BLVD Environmental Documentation from the date of mailing or the California Probate Code. section 58(b) of the California la cuota de presentación, ($1,000)). UNIT 104, PASADENA, CA and Regulatory Permit personal delivery to you of a Other California statutes and Probate Code, or (2) 60 days pida al secretario de la corte S/ Edward Sims, Owner Consultant Support Services This statement was filed 91107 notice under section 9052 of legal authority may affect from the date of mailing or que le dé un formulario de This business is conducted by (BRC0000201) will be exención de pago de cuotas. with the County Clerk of Los received by Los Angeles the California Probate Code. your rights as a creditor. You personal delivery to you of a Angeles on June 29, 2020. an Individual Si no presenta su respuesta The registrant(s) started doing County Public Works, Cashier Other California statutes and may want to consult with an notice under section 9052 of a tiempo, puede perder el NOTICE-In accordance with Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., legal authority may affect attorney knowledgeable in the California Probate Code. Subdivision (a) of Section business on 05/2020. caso por incumplimiento y I declare that all information Alhambra, CA 91803 until your rights as a creditor. You California law. Other California statutes and la corte le podrá quitar su 17920, a Fictitious Name 2 pm, on August 6, 2020. Statement generally expires in this statement is true and may want to consult with an YOU MAY EXAMINE the file legal authority may affect sueldo, dinero y bienes sin correct. (A registrant who An RFP may be obtained by attorney knowledgeable in más advertencia. at the end of five years from kept by the court. If you are your rights as a creditor. You declares as true any material accessing the link at http:// California law. Hay otros requisitos legales. the date on which it was filed dpw.lacounty.gov/general/ a person interested in the may want to consult with an in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section Es recomendable que llame a 17913 of the Business and contracts/opportunities/ or YOU MAY EXAMINE the file estate, you may file with the attorney knowledgeable in un abogado inmediatamente. Clerk, except, as provided will be emailed to you upon kept by the court. If you are court a Request for Special California law. in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the Si no conoce a un abogado, registrant knows to be false request by calling (626) 300- a person interested in the Notice (form DE-154) of the YOU MAY EXAMINE the file puede llamar a un servicio de 17920, where it expires 2346 orTDDat(626) 282-7829. estate, you may file with the 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor filing of an inventory and kept by the court. If you are remisión a abogados. Si no punishable by a fine not to 7/16/20 court a Request for Special in the facts set forth in the CNS-3379323# appraisal of estate assets a person interested in the puede pagar a un abogado, exceed one thousand dollars Notice (form DE-154) of the es posible que cumpla con statement pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or of any petition or account estate, you may file with the 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). filing of an inventory and as provided in Probate Code court a Request for Special los requisitos para obtener S/ JASMINE NICOLE servicios legales gratuitos in the residence address of appraisal of estate assets section 1250. A Request Notice (form DE-154) of the a registered owner. A new THOMAS, Owner de un programa de servicios This statement was filed or of any petition or account for Special Notice form is filing of an inventory and legales sin fines de lucro. Fictitious Business Name as provided in Probate Code available from the court clerk. appraisal of estate assets Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of PROBATE Puede encontrar estos grupos Los Angeles County on section 1250. A Request Attorney for Petitioner or of any petition or account sin fines de lucro en el sitio web before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 06/17/2020. for Special Notice form is ROBERT M. BERGER, as provided in Probate Code de California Legal Services, NOTICE-In accordance with available from the court clerk. (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Business Name Statement ESQ. - SBN 158765, LAW section 1250. A Request must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section NOTICE OF PETITION In Pro Per Petitioner OFFICES OF ROBERT M. for Special Notice form is en el Centro de Ayuda de las 17920, a Fictitious Name Cortes de California, (www. Affidavit of Identity form. TO ADMINISTER YVONNE SCOTT BERGER available from the court clerk. 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BY AMANDA SCURLOCK “This year anybody can and Megan Blunk will host Sports Writer participate … just jump in the stationary ball-handling with us, sign up as an ally,” drills. Blunk mentioned The sixth annual Angel Frech said. “Attend what- that the games will get City Games Presented by ever’s interesting to you, more exposure sense it is the Hartford has gone virtu- get a couple free virtual on the internet. al and expanded from a workouts in, listen to some “I think it’s really spe- weekend festival to span music, whatever strikes cial because now it can across three weeks on July your fancy.” reach more people, espe- 13-19, August 3-9, and Through the years, the cially with disabilities,” she August 24-30. Angel City Games has said. “It’s an amazing Angel City Games given countless athletes a event, but not everyone can founder, Clayton Frech and sense of community and get to California and just AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL belonging through sport. having the opportunity to his team cancelled their The Angel City Games presented by the Hartford has pro- regular four-day festival in vided community through competition to people with dif- Among them is Ty Duckett, be active and be a part of March in the wake of the ferent abilities for six years. who had part of his left leg something that you feel Coronavirus Pandemic and amputated after a motor more included.” began revamping the for- Angel City Games was Throughout the week, there vehicle accident in 2015. The Angel City Games going to be four weeks and will be resource nights, “I needed the Games to also partnered with the COURTESY PHOTO mat. Ty Duckett attended the start in June, but they can- workout sessions, concerts “I give my team a lot of kind of figure out my new Wayfinder Family Servic- inaugural Angel City credit because we kinda celled that week due to the by adaptive artists, and me,” he said. “It allowed es to provide program- Games went into it with this idea protests that broke out in community-building activi- me to breathe a new life … ming for the visually that [we] try to preserve as the wake of George Floyd’s ties. The events will last for I’m excited for it and I impaired. There is also a with each other and post many of the elements of the murder. approximately one and a can’t wait to see other peo- digital platform for those photos and messages on the games that we can,” Frech The 11 sports that are half hours per day. ple ignited and inspired by who are participating so message board.” said. “We really tried to usually offered will still be The Virtual Games has Angel City.” they can engage with other To register for the deconstruct it and put it incorporated with this also become more inclu- Many Paralympians athletes. Angel City Games Present- back together in a totally year’s games. Sports clin- sive, the activities are open will be participating in the “It’s built with accessi- ed by The Hartford, visit different way and try to ics will be hosted on Mon- to family members and Games. Paralympic gold bility in mind,” Frech said. https://www.angelci- hold on to those core ele- days, sports challenges will caregivers of differently medalist wheelchair bas- “The athletes will build tygames.org/Athlete-Par- ments.” commence on Saturdays. abled athletes and allies. ketball players Matt Scott profiles, be able to chat ticipation/Registration. Clippers Players Paul George and Reggie Jackson Reflect on their Lives in Quarantine BY AMANDA SCURLOCK and mentioned that “he we have an unbelievable he learned to make the most Sports Writer looks great.” opportunity to use our voic- out of things that are beyond “I think honestly since es,” George said. “With that his control. As the Los Angeles this, especially with this alone we should have more “I truly wanted to go Clippers settle into the NBA team, it gave us a lot of time than enough of an opportu- back to my house in Detroit Bubble, they reflect on their to heal up, a lot of time to nity to get our message and where I had my training lives in quarantine for the kind of just get our bodies our points across.” equipment, call on my past three months. While the back under us,” George said. In late February, the chef,” Jackson said. “But the team is prepping for the “All the way up until maybe Clippers signed guard, Reg- best thing for me was to stay restart, their minds are a month or two ago, I had to gie Jackson who recently in Los Angeles, train, try to focused on factors outside of always do shoulder rehab played for the Detroit Pis- stay ready mentally, be basketball as well. stuff, warming the shoulder tons. When the season was ready for the call if we were Clippers head coach, up. Just so much went into suspended, he was living in to come back. I've accepted Doc Rivers was able to talk stuff I had to do before I a hotel and had to reside that.” to the players as of Friday. actually took a foot on the there until the restart. A difficult decision for His premise for the players floor. Now I feel great George allowed Jackson to Rivers was choosing which is they are “on a mission.” again.” use one of his houses so he staff to bring to the NBA “We've been deployed. With social justice on can put up shots. Bubble. They only brought Nothing is going to distract the minds of many players, “Fortunately enough, the 15 players and Rivers com- us. We're not going to com- the NBA and NBPA hotel I was in, nobody was pared the beginning stages plain about anything,” released a set of 29 slogans allowed to be on the floors of the restart as training Rivers said. “Right now, that players can have on under me,” Jackson said. “I camp in a regular season. personally I think it's been their jersey. The list includes found myself dribbling at “We're assuming that as impressive. When you the phrases “Black Lives times, knowing I didn't have each round goes on, we'll be watch what the NBA has Matter,” “I Can’t Breathe,” other people occupying able to add more staff,” done to try to pull this off, “Freedom,” and “Equality.” rooms near me.” Rivers said. “We really it's really impressive.” George plans to wear a Meditation has helped leaned hard on the medical The quarantine allowed phrase on his uniform and Jackson throughout his side even over the coaching forward Paul George’s JERRY KELLY/T.G.SPORTSTV1 will reveal the phrase later. playing career and aided side, which made it a very shoulder to heal. Rivers got Forward, Paul George (13) averaged 21 points and 5.7 “I think ultimately as him in accepting the pan- difficult decision for me a chance to see him shoot rebounds per game during the 2019-2020 season. young African Americans, demic. Through meditation, obviously.” The New Faces on The L.A. Sparks Roster BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Anigwe and a third-round tude, and they wanted the was really well prepared, 2019-2020 season. Ten- Sports Writer pick in the 2021 draft. This best for the team. It was they had tests ready, they nessee taught Cooper how finalized their 12-player always about the team.” had temperatures ready and to be a leader, South Caroli- Due to the Coronavirus roster. Gray is going into her they had heat sensors na coach, Dawn Staley delaying the start of the The WNBA finalized a fourth season in the WNBA, ready.” taught her about profession- 2020 WNBA season, each plan to start their season at she was waived by the New During her college al conduct off the court and team had to cut their roster the IMG Academy in York Liberty in May after career, Cooper played for Baylor head coach, Kim to 12 players. This allowed Bradenton, FL; players giving the team 5.2 points Tennessee, South Carolina, Mulkey taught her to do her players to receive their first could choose to play or not. and 5.2 rebounds per game and Baylor. She is one of best every time. paycheck in late June. To Guard, Kristi Toliver and “Dawn Staley was finalize their roster, the center, Chiney Ogwumike amazing. She taught me a Sparks had to waive their opted out of playing this lot on and off the court, just rookies, Beatrice Mom- season, leading the Sparks about character and having premier and Tynice Martin. to acquire former Baylor relationships and just really In late May, the Sparks guard, Te’a Cooper and for- being a good person,” PHOTO BY ALLEN KEE / ESPN IMAGES acquired center Kristine mer New York Liberty for- Cooper said. “Kim Mulkey Forward, Reshanda Gray ward, Reshanda Gray. taught me, consistency (12) played the New York Liberty during the 2019 Anigwe averaged 20.2 with effort and energy season points and 11.0 rebounds when you step on the floor per game during her career whether you want to be named After School All- at UC Berkeley. She spent there or not, no matter what Stars and he was a big her rookie season with the you're going through.” advocate for low-income Connecticut Sun and the Gray is a former L.A. communities and just giv- Dallas Wings last year. Dur- ESPN IMAGES Sentinel Student Athlete of ing back to the community ing the 17 games she played Guard, Te’a Cooper played for Tennessee, South Carolina the Week and an alum of through basketball,” Gray and Baylor with the Sun, she learned Washington Prep high said. “I was like ‘I'm just their frontcourt players pri- last season. She was playing the 22 rookies that are play- School. She had the oppor- starting to get into basket- oritized the advancement of pro basketball in Korea ing this season. Head coach, tunity to meet the late Lak- ball, do you have any the team. while the country endured Derek Fisher lauded Cooper ers legend Kobe Bryant advice for me?’ He told me “Being in that post the Coronavirus. They sus- for her three-point shooting when she was in middle ‘you have to see yourself group was competitive pended their basketball ability. school. She used the oppor- do it. You have to envision ESPN IMAGES every single practice, they league for two weeks. Her 13.6 points per tunity to ask Bryant for Center, Kristine Anigwe yourself to do it.’… as the averaged 20.2 points dur- never took a rep off,” Anig- “I feel like we’ve played game and 4.3 assists per advice. years went on, I started to ing her senior season with we said. “[They] Always through the worst already,” game helped Baylor to a 28- “I was a part of a non- finally understand what he the California Golden Bears came with a positive atti- Gray said. “I feel like Korea 2 overall record during the profit after school program meant.” THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 www.lasentinel.net B-2 Naya Rivera, who rose to fame on TV show ‘Glee,’ dies at 33

BY MARK KENNEDY brother, Mychal; a sister, ary character — the mean trying.” Jenna Ushkowitz, Associated Press Nickayla; and her 4-year-old cheerleader with blistering another “Glee” co-star, son. put-downs — in the show’s promised “to help the legacy Naya Rivera, a singer “Naya Rivera was a first season, but became a of your talent, humor, light and actor who played a gay fierce talent with so much show regular in the second and loyalty live on.” cheerleader on the hit TV more to do and this is such a season as she struggled to Rivera struggled to get musical comedy “Glee,” terrible tragedy. We are for- reveal her character’s sexual career traction amid the ris- was found dead Monday in ever grateful for the indeli- identity. Many on social ing young talent on the show a Southern California lake. ble contribution she made to media credited her character that included Chris Colfer, She was 33. ‘Glee,’from the first episode for making them feel better Cory Monteith, Lea Rivera’s body was dis- to the last,” said a statement about their own sexuality. Michele, Darren Criss, covered five days after she from 20th Century Fox TV “Honestly, I never Amber Riley, Melissa disappeared on Lake Piru, and Fox Entertainment. thought I’d actually be play- Benoist and Dianna Agron. where her son, Josey, was A native of Santa Clari- ing a teen lesbian,” she told She was no longer a series found July 8 alone on a boat ta, California, Rivera began the Los Angeles Times in regular during the sixth and TAYLOR JEWELL/INVISION/AP/SHUTTERSTOCK the two had rented, the Ven- acting at 4, appearing in 2011. “I didn’t think it was final season of “Glee.” Naya Rivera tura County Sheriff’s Office such series as “The Fresh going to go this far. But I’m “It would be an under- said. The Sheriff’s Office Prince of Bel-Air,” “Family glad that it did, because statement to say that ‘Glee’ Sean, a one-time fiance. “Glee” actors. Monteith died confirmed that the body was Matters” and “The Bernie there have been a lot of fans changed my life. It over- She and actor Ryan in 2013 — exactly seven Rivera’s. Mac Show.” As a teen, she who have expressed that hauled it. It got me out of Dorsey were married in years to the day before “Rest sweet, Naya. What struggled with an eating dis- they’ve been going through debt. It helped to cement my 2014 and their son, Josey, Rivera’s body was publicly a force you were,” wrote order and had breast similar situations in their career. And before the show, was born in 2015. She called identified — from a toxic “Glee” co-star Jane Lynch on implants put in at 18 (“a lives. I’ve heard from girls I’d never had a group of her young son “my greatest mix of alcohol and heroin, Twitter. Steven Canals, who confidence thing, not a sex- that are in high school, people I was that close success, and I will never do and Rivera’s ex-boyfriend co-created and produced the ual thing,” she would later they’re 16, 17, and they’re with,” she wrote in her any better than him.” Mark Salling, who played a FX television show “Pose,” write in her autobiography). like, ‘I came out to my memoir, titled “Sorry Not Rivera was arrested and jock on the series, killed tweeted that he was “heart- “I had the lowest self mom,’ or ‘I came out to my Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, charged in West Virginia in himself in 2018 after plead- broken over all the stories esteem in high school possi- friends, and thank you for and Growing Up.” 2017 with misdemeanor ing guilty to child pornogra- that will remain untold.” ble. I wasn’t popular, I did- helping me do that.’” “But while ‘Glee’ domestic battery after she phy charges. Rivera and Viola Davis sent her n’t have friends, but I would Some of her more mem- changed our lives, it didn’t allegedly hit Dorsey. The Salling dated for three years prayers to Rivera’s family say it’s really important that orable songs on the show necessarily change who we charge was dismissed and broke up in 2010. and Kristin Chenoweth said: you know who you are and include a cover of Fleet- were. We started the show as because Dorsey did not wish In the preface to her “Thank you for what you you’re going to win in the wood Mac’s “Landslide” a ragtag group of misfits, to press charges. They autobiography, Rivera wrote gave the world.” Rep. end because of that,” Rivera with guest star Gwyneth and six seasons later, when divorced soon after. that motherhood had Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said in a 2011 interview with Paltrow, “Here Comes the we filmed the last episode, Most recently, Rivera changed her life and given it said that “as a Latina, it’s The Associated Press. Sun” with Demi Lovato, we were still the same bunch had a role on Lifetime’s perspective. She said she rare to have a rich, complex She worked odd jobs as and a tearful cover of The of misfits. Just now wearing “Devious Maids,” released was braver, too. characters reflect us in a telemarketer, a nanny, a Band Perry’s “If I Die more expensive jeans.” her memoir in 2016 and “Your life doesn’t have media.” waitress and an Abercrom- Young.” After the show, Rivera played school administrator to be perfect for you to be Rivera began acting at a bie & Fitch greeter before Rivera’s “brilliance and sought success in film and Collette Jones in the proud. In fact, I think it’s the young age, but she rose to landing the role of Santana humor were unmatched,” music. She made her feature YouTube Red online series opposite: the more imperfect national attention playing a Lopez on Ryan Murphy’s said “Glee” co-star Chris film debut in 2014’s “At the “Step Up: High Water” star- your life has been, the lesbian teen on “Glee,” “Glee.” She auditioned by Colfer on Instagram. “She Devil’s Door,” playing a ring Ne-Yo. The show is prouder you should be, which aired from 2009 until singing “Emotion.” The could turn a bad day into a woman caught in the middle about a cutthroat performing because it means you’ve 2015 on Fox. She is sur- pilot offered her no speaking great day with a single of supernatural events, and arts school in Atlanta. come that much further, and vived by her parents, Yolan- lines. remark. She inspired and released the single “Sorry” Rivera’s death is the lat- also probably had a lot more da and George; a younger Rivera played a second- uplifted people without even in 2013 featuring rapper Big est death in a tragic arc of fun along the way.” Stephanie Mills Talks About Music, Social Justice and Her Son’s New Book BY STACY M. BROWN has distinguished herself as Amp Harris, to invite the killing of George Floyd, healthcare, education, NNPA Newswire Senior an actress and performer “Home” singer for an inter- her son’s new book, and accessibility services, and Correspondent whom her manager says is view, her response was her celebrated career. more,” Mills noted. just as much at home on the priceless: “BlackPres- “I’m crying now just Her 19-year-old son, Iconic Grammy and Broadway stage as in the sUSA, oh heck yeah, I’m thinking about that man Farad J Mills, was also a American Music Award recording studio. doing it!” Mills declared. who had his knee on fascinating topic of conver- winner Stephanie Mills is Her endless string of hit Unfortunately, technol- George Floyd’s neck,” sation. “He’s my greatest unapologetically pro- records include, “Whatcha ogy challenges prevented Mills stated, insisting on gift. He’s smart, intelligent, Black. On her social media Gonna Do with My her from keeping our origi- talking about police brutal- funny, charming, charis- pages, she often sends Lovin,’” “Never Knew nally scheduled date. How- ity and “that man in the matic, handsome, and a shoutouts to “talented Love Like This Before,” ever, that didn’t stop Mills White House.” wonderful young man,” Black men” and “Black “If I Were Your Woman,” from tweeting, “I was “I think there should be Mills declared. Farad J, Queens.” She observed “I Feel Good All Over,” scheduled to interview with a federal law that has to be who has Down Syndrome, Black Out Day and June- “You Putting a Rush on BlackPressUSA and Stacy adhered to in Chicago, works with Mills and her teenth. Me,” “I Have Learned to COURTESY PHOTO Brown. I had technical New York, and across the manager, and he’s also With one of the most Respect the Power of Stephanie Mills issues. However, I am a country when police do written a book, “The distinctive voices in con- Love,” “Something in the woman of my word. Plus, these things,” she pro- Adventures of Farad J.” temporary music, the Way You Make Me Feel,” recording with Teddy, he it’s a Black organization, so claimed, adding that she’s “He doesn’t know how Grammy and American and “Home.” was like a brother to me, I had to make it right.” working to help make that much he has fulfilled my Music Award-winning She’s also known for but I look back, and he was Two days later, Mills happen. life,” Mills said of her son recording artist has five her stirring duets with so phine… He could have more than made it right. Mills is also promoting whom can be seen dancing best-selling albums and ten Teddy Pendergrass on been my husband!” Mills She sat for an hour-long the 2020 Census. “Count- with his mom to one of Billboard #1 singles. “Two Hearts,” and “Feel laughed. interview in which “The ing everyone helps ensure Mills’ hit songs in a video With a career that spans the Fire.” When BlackPressUSA Wiz” star talked about her communities receive feder- she recently posted on more than 35 years, Mills “You know, when I was reached out to her manager, disgust over the police al resources to support Twitter. Netflix’s ‘The Old Guard’ — a new franchise for director Gina Prince-Bythewood in the superhero world? superhero genre. shattering bullet wounds. named Nile Freeman (KiKi understands how to keep cines. “The Old Guard” Then they jump up — Layne). the action fast all the while, The casting is pitch-per- springs from the pages of wounds healing — to Nile does not enjoy nor still keeping her finger on fect. One standout is Layne Greg Rucka’s graphic novel destroy their surprised does she understand her what makes people curious. (“If Beale Street Could series, and although there is attackers. immortality. It’s heart- The answer here is the Talk”). The screenplay is nothing new about the eter- Andy has been “immor- breaking to have power mentor-protégé relationship written by Greg Rucka nal fight between good and tal aka dead” the longest — over life and death but still between Andy and Nile. opens the story for sequels evil — here, at least it since antiquity when her be vulnerable. Andy is experienced and and the fact the story deals makes sense that evil is rep- name was Andromache. Nile isn’t the only one weary, barely able to hold with immortals opens the

AP PHOTO resented as a tech-bro big The other immortal good- feeling the melancholy. on to her purpose. creative team to all kinds of Gina Prince-Bythewood pharma C.E.O. and his guys include Nicky (Luca Andy is having doubts feel- Nile is confused being developments. Here’s hop- heavily armed evil army. Marinelli) and Joe (Mar- ing the fight draining out of thrown into a cause she did- ing that Gina Prince-Bythe- BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL The warriors — led by wan Kenzari) eternal lovers her because the world isn’t n’t choose flipping between wood stays for the long Contribuitng Writer the “I don’t give a flying who met on opposite sides any better, and it’s getting her solider’s confidence haul. f*c$ Andy (Charlize of the Crusades, and Book- harder to tell who is good and then panic. “The Old Guard” Is Netflix’s “The Old Theron) — is an immortal er (Matthias Schoenaerts), and who is bad. Enter the bad guy — directed by Gina Prince- Guard” a new franchise for which means that she, who was killed during the “The Old Guard” is an ex-C.I.A. Copley (Chiwetel Bythewood. Screenplay by director Gina Prince-Bythe- along with her team, can’t Napoleonic Wars. action movie so there is a Ejiofor) who is working for Greg Rucka. Starring Char- wood? I sincerely hope that die. That’s their collective Here “The Old Guard” lot of guns going off, the aforementioned evil lize Theron, KiKi Layne, is the case because an superpower — not staying focuses on the initiation of punches being thrown, axes pharma boss, Merrick Matthias Schoenaerts, Mar- African-American director dead, dead but they do go the newest member of their being swung and things (Harry Melling). His goal is wan Kenzari, Luca deserves the opportunity to down like bowling pins in immortal team, a young blowing up. to harvest the immortal’s Marinelli. Now playing on put her spin on the tried pools of blood and bone- United States Marine Prince-Bythewood DNA to make new medi- Netflix. C-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 Words of the Week: Where is the Vision?

REV DR MWEAGLE,SR. persons of color do NOT Morality, the bible says, is yours! It is yours! Senior Pastor have the right to adequate depends on the knowledge - Without a vision: sys- Grant AME Church healthcare, housing, or edu- of God and on keeping the temic racism will not be cation! Additionally, minori- laws of God. If not, we per- eradicated! Racism is an ugly word ties are historically passed ish. - Without vision: you that most people do not care over for promotions to less There must be vision! are dancing in someone to talk about. Yet, vestiges of knowledgeable candidates - In your house, in the else’s vision instead of your racism exist and are consis- because of the color of their church, on your job, there own! But there is another tently being uncovered and skin, sound of their voice, must be vision: Somebody caveat: discovered, both overtly and the way they wear their hair feeds the dog, pays the When you need assis- covertly in this country “tis or chose to spell their bills, prepares the food. tance, emotionally, physi- of thee.” Persons cringe names! - There must be vision cally, or spiritually, you when they hear the words Why are persons of during a pandemic, a racial must be careful where your racism, White supremacy, color forced into experienc- uprising, in addressing sys- help comes from! Help can and neo-Nazi. Yet, for cen- ing the gray area between temic racism, defunding the have its own agenda. turies, racism has been hurt- life and death when interact- police, or voting someone Just because you march ful, destructive, and ignored ing with certain members of in or out of office! with me, kneel with me, in this beloved “Sweet land law enforcement? - When there was slav- and raise your fist does not of liberty.” Why have Black chil- ery, there was an Under- mean you support my For centuries, racism hid dren been bombed in ground Railroad and evi- vision! significant cultural history; churches; and the dence someone had a “All that glitters is not belittled cultural accom- Emmanuel 9 happened; our vision. gold.” All who look sincere COURTESY PHOTO plishments, destroyed civi- ancestors have been beaten, Rev Dr. M W Eagle, Sr. - When there was are not sincere! All that lizations, separated mothers shot, and hanged by persons strange fruit hanging from smile, are not smiling for from both children and their hiding behind white sheets we have been singing, “A longer waiting. trees and colored only you, but sometimes against mates! Additionally, its and nooses are still being Change is Going to Come.” But racism is still subju- drinking fountains, an “I you! Recent marching start- affects have derided, chided, found? 400 years of waiting and gated to God! Racism exists, Have a Dream” speech ed with people of color say- and led people of color into Why have people of just being patient. but God is still in charge: indicated somebody had a ing, “No justice no peace.” fighting and distrusting color experienced an While waiting, people of He said, “The bottom vision! Now, signs are carried more themselves, rather than increase in homelessness, color have been gunned will be on the top and the - Visionary leaders can by White Americans than fighting and distrusting the mass incarceration, poverty, down from behind, executed top will be on the bottom.” surmise that what is done Black Americans, reading devil himself! and healthcare issues, while by vigilantes, murdered dur- “The first will be last and on this side of an organiza- “Defund the Police.” Let us Racism shows itself in the world’s list of billion- ing bible study, and choked the last will be first.” tion, ultimately affects the prioritize agendas with examples of White male aires and millionaires has out by members of law God said, “I open doors other side of an organiza- careful vision. privilege and instances of increased? Our people have enforcement. no man can open and close tion. A vision helps you Let us Lean not unto our injustices leveled on people been imprisoned on While waiting, persons doors no man can close.” determine how you can get own understanding - but in of color. Yet, our country trumped-up charges, of color have been falsely Hallelujah! what you want, when you all our ways acknowledge proclaims, “All men are cre- enslaved, dismembered, accused of having weapons But there is a caveat; want, how you want. No Him - and let Him - direct ated equal and granted cer- hunted down, forbidden to at the scene of tragedies and there must be order and one can deter you from our paths. tain inalienable rights.” learn to read and threatened the “sworn to uphold the there must be vision. your vision! “If God be for Well, I am over my time Racism makes it appear not to vote! All this, while law” victimizers have gone The NLT reads, “When you, who can stand against now and this is just part 3: free! people do not accept divine you?!” So, let us keep rising up; While waiting, grieving guidance, they run wild. - Want to go to college - keep getting up; keep sit- families are left mourning! But whoever obeys the law go to college! ting up; keep speaking up; So, we began this series ask- is joyful.” Divine guidance - Want someone work- voting up, marching up and ing, “Where Do We Go (vision) is the word of God ing for you, instead of you calling on the name above from Here?” then, “You Did delivered to the prophets working for somebody - every name! And a change Not Consult with Me?” and and priests of God to be work your vision! Tired of is sure to come; for He will now, “Where the People preached to the people of poverty - work your vision! show us the vision! Perish?” God! Where there is igno- Yes, someone will try Rev. Dr. M W Eagle, Sr. Now, the doors of rance or rejection of God, and stop you; yes, some- is the Senior Pastor of Grant racism are being knocked there is crime, sin and peo- thing will hinder you, but AME Church in Long and kicked through marches ple running wild without only you can stop your Beach, CA. For more info, and uprisings by persons no vision. vision! It is your vision! It visit www.Grantamelb.org FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 www.lasentinel.net C-2 Thousands View NNPA’s First Virtual Convention BY STACY M. BROWN ing the height of the Voices. NNPA Newswire Senior COVID-19 pandemic, the The conference con- Correspondent Black Press of America has cluded with a star-studded been able to overcome awards ceremony and per- The first virtual con- many of the obstacles that formances that included a vention in the 80-year his- the pandemic continues to stirring rendition of tory of the National News- present. We plan to “You’ve Got a Friend,” by paper Publishers Associa- rebroadcast the virtual The Temptations, who ded- tion (NNPA) earned a NNPA 2020 convention as icated their performance to thumbs-up from partners soon as we conclude some the Black Press, two spe- and sponsors. post-production edits and cial songs by Supremes The successful event’s additions.” legend Mary Wilson and a w e b s i t e , Chavis added that the pre-recorded performance vitualnnpa2020.com, gen- NNPA remains most grate- by Ziggy Marley. erated more than 55,000 ful to its corporate sponsors Wilson received the pageviews to conference for helping to make the NNPA Lifetime Trailblazer attendees in only two days. first virtual convention a Achievement Award, and Several hundred thousand success. Marley received the NNPA additional impressions “We intend to let the Global Icon Award which were generated by social world know that we appre- he dedicated to his leg- media posts and ciate our partners and spon- endary parents, Bob and livestreams on Facebook sors and their support,” Rita Marley. and YouTube. Chavis declared. NNPA “I’ve received many “We share in your Claudette Perry, the “Our publishers work so hard, and they have fought the good fight for so long, this con- awards throughout my life, excitement and applaud NNPA’s executive adminis- ference and what NNPA has put together and accomplished with digital has let the but this one feels special to your efforts in successfully trator, stated that she’s world know how vital the Black Press is and always have been,” said NNPA Chair Karen me,” Marley stated in executing the first virtual breathing a sigh of relief Carter Richards. accepting his award. NNPA Annual Conven- that the convention was “Music is a powerful tool. tion,” Lester Booker, of well-received by so many “The livestreams were Death: Physicians Discuss that’s who we are.” Human beings have power- General Motors Communi- viewers. amazing with all of the big the Impact of COVID-19 Day 1 of the conference ful beings. We can achieve cations, wrote in a congrat- “I was very delighted names that we had it really on Black Communities.” concluded with the NNPA whatever we wish to ulatory email to NNPA that many of the celebrities brought an element that That physicians’ webi- National Townhall titled, achieve if we are willing to President and CEO Dr. whose stories have been you don’t always see at a nar included nationally- “Education and the Future do what it takes to achieve Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. conveyed through the conference, and it really renown African American of Black America, From it. Standing up or kneeling “Over the past two Black Press for decades has helped to shine a spot- physicians Ebony Jade Pre-K to High School and down.” days, I’ve had the opportu- showed their appreciation light on our publishers,” Hilton, Leigh-Ann Webb, onto College.” Public Enemy’s Chuck nity to view some of the for our publishers with NNPA Chair Karen Carter Taison Bell, Cameron The education town D, Attorney Ben Crump, convention and was their congratulatory senti- Richards declared. “The Webb, and Rochanda hall panel included Dr. Hip-Hop Legend MC Lyte impressed with its content, ments on our first virtual shoutouts to the Black Mitchell who all are mem- Peggy Edwards-Jones, and Congresswoman Karen execution, and profession- convention as well as their Press from people like bers of the NNPA Coron- Kathryn Procope, and Dr. Bass, Chairwoman of the alism,” Booker continued, recognition of 193 years of Magic Johnson, Sen. avirus Task Force. Elizabeth Primas, program Congressional Black Cau- noting that GM officials the Black Press,” Perry Kamala Harris, Rep. Max- Terry Jones empha- manager of the NNPA Edu- cus, were also among those continue to value and said. ine Waters, Attorney Joey sized, “The Virtual NNPA cation Public Awareness receiving awards. appreciate the company’s “To the NNPA in-house Jackson, Rev. Jesse Jack- 2020 Annual Convention Program. “Receiving the Out- more than 50-year partner- production team, I say son, and the others were was impactful across the The second day of the standing Congressional ship with the Black Press thank you for all the great simply delightful.” nation and throughout the convention featured webi- Leadership Award, I am of America. content and design you Richards noted that world via print, online and nars on “Technology and humble. The work that we Several other partners brought to the convention she’s grateful to the part- social media. The Black Innovation: The Chal- have done together over the and sponsors joined Gener- virtual space. You are awe- ners and sponsors of the Press retains its relevancy lenges and the Opportuni- last few years have been so al Motors, including Pfizer some. I thank also the NNPA, and she’s elated as the trusted voice of ties for the Black Press,” important to us as a nation, Rare Disease, RAI Services young people on the tech- that each continues to sup- Black America.” that included data scientists but also to me personally,” Company, the Bill & nology panel who had great port the publishers of the A webinar about the Enchanta Jackson and Representative Bass stated. Melinda Gates Foundation, advice for us ‘beyond mil- Black Press of America. Black Press of America’s Jamercia Gray, computer “I will take this award and the NFL, Facebook Jour- lennials.’” “That’s who I’m so future engagement and scientist Perry Busby, New continue to work on behalf nalism Project, AARP, Perry continued: happy for today,” Richards empowerment, included York Beacon Associate of Black America.” Black Hollywood Educa- “To our corporate part- said. Mississippi Link Publisher Publisher Ashley Smith, Before concluding the tion Resource Center ners and sponsors, I extend “Our publishers work so Jackie Hampton, AFRO and Westside Gazette Pub- night with a special record- (BHERC), Hyundai, Wells my deepest appreciation hard, and they have fought Publisher Dr. Frances lisher Bobby Henry Sr. ed music mix by DJ D- Fargo, Molson Coors, for their support of our the good fight for so long, Draper, Cincinnati Herald The final webinar of the Nice, hip-hop legend, Volkswagen, The United 2020 convention. The this conference and what Publisher Jan Michele convention was “Black actor, and entrepreneur Ice States Census, Comcast NNPA will continue show- NNPA has put together and Kearney, “Make it Plain” Millennial Voices and Cube received the Artist of Universal, Compassion & ing its support for each of accomplished with digital host Mark Thompson, and Visions for Transforma- the 21st Century Award. Choices, API, Ascension, you, post-convention and has let the world know how Washington Informer Edi- tion,” hosted by Houston “It’s an amazing honor Nissan, and UAW. throughout the year.” vital the Black Press is and tor D. Kevin McNeir. Forward Times award win- and would like to thank “The NNPA overall is Sparking the interests always have been.” “I thought it was time ning Associate Editor and everyone responsible for pleased with the impact, were several important top- Following opening we show the larger scale BlackPressUSA columnist getting me this award,” Ice the reach and the engage- ics and a host of celebrity remarks by Chavis, folks that we do the same Jeffrey Boney. The millen- Cube stated. “This is a very ment across the United guests, including Richards, and NNPA Con- kind of work they do,” nial panel included Micha cool honor from the Black States and throughout the livestream interviews and vention Chair Terry Jones, McNeir stated during the Green, Editor of the Wash- Press of America. I’ve world for our first virtual performances by Deniece Wells Fargo presented a webinar. ington, DC AFRO; learned from some of the convention,” Chavis, Jr. Williams, Anthony Hamil- discussion titled, “Navigat- “I’ve been with the Lafayette Barnes IV, Editor artist who’ve come before stated. ton, Carlos Santana, Cindy ing Finances through Black Press for 25 years. I of The Bridge and Assistant me that just being an artist “This represents a Blackman Santana, Sandra COVID-19,” which was believe we have a story that Editor of The Washington and not trying to move the tremendous step forward “Salt” Denton, Boyz II followed by a webinar is unique and significant, Informer; and Franklin social landscape forward in for the Black Press of Men’s Shawn Stockman, titled, “Hope, Misinforma- and it has not gotten old. Chavis, founder and cura- some way, shape, or form is America. We note that dur- and journalist Jemele Hill. tion, Fear, Sickness and We give the Black story, tor of Black Millennial a waste of opportunity.” BOOK REVIEW: ‘Motherhood So White’ By Nefertiti Austin BY AMBER PERRY RAINEY College professor sat down adopt a Black boy through quest for gaining insight on Special to the Sentinel to write the book she the Los Angeles Foster motherhood from other wished had been available Care system because “you Black women mirrored my In “Motherhood So when she embarked on her don’t know what you will own experiences. Yet, she White: A Memoir of Race, journey. get.” Once she successful- consciously and beautiful- Gender, and Parenting in Part memoir, part ly fulfilled the require- ly provides a window into America,” Los Angeles adoption guide, Austin ments to adopt, Austin her experience. Each native, Nefertiti Austin writes candidly about details her fears and con- thought-proving chapter is shares her journey as a sin- early growing up with cerns. Did she make a mis- filled with societal and his- gle, African American drug addicted parents who take? Could she really torical references that left adoptive mother. were active in the Black raise a Black boy alone? me wanting to know more. In her mid-thirties, Panther Party, but never How would she build a vil- It is vitally important Austin, a well-educated, fully available to care for lage around him? She also that people understand the well-traveled, self- her and her younger broth- shares the decision to perspectives of all mothers described bohemian, began er. Being raised in upper adopt her son’s half-sister. no matter how they arrived to feel the mommy jones. middle-class View Park by “Motherhood So at motherhood, and regard- Unwilling to wait for a her maternal grandparents, White” is more than a great less of ethnicity and orien- husband to make her fami- and the realization that she read, it’s an insider’s view tation. “Motherhood So ly vision complete, she was a product of “Black of adoption and foster care White” fills an important began to look for books Adoption,” a term she from the perspective of an void. It isn’t just a great and advice from other coined to describe family accomplished, unmarried read, it’s a story that need- Black, single female adop- members who step in to woman of African descent. ed to be told. Austin will tive mothers. There was lit- care for the children of As a Black mother several have readers shedding FILE PHOTO other family members. She of Nefertiti’s family of ori- tears, laughing out loud, tle to none. Instead, book- Nefertiti Austin store shelves were filled also writes with humor gin sentiments, experi- and referencing the book with adoption stories writ- White – and affluent. Dis- left out of the conversa- about her family’s not so ences raising a Black son again and again during ten through the lens of satisfied that she and other tion, the US History and happy reaction to her deci- within the framework of their own parenting jour- celebrity women who are women like her have been African American Studies sion to break protocol and institutional racism and ney. C-3 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY•HEALTY•LIFESTYLE THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020