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George Zimmerman freed on Attorney General Kamala Harris
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aimed at preventing people who get out
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BY฀oLU฀aLemorU Entitled “California’s Most
STAFF WRITER Vulnerable Parents: A Popula-
tion-Based Examination of Youth
In her own words, Junely Involved with Child Protective
Merwin, 19, a focused college Services,” the study analyzes
student with a part-time job and data from the linkage of child
the devoted parent to a 3-year- protective services and birth re-
old son, “has come a long way.” cords in L.A. County.
However, four years ago The report is funded by the
Scan the QR code with your Merwin entered the system as Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
smartphone or visit us at a parenting foster youth, hav- and authored by USC professor
www.wavenewspapers.com ing been raised by a mother and Emily Putnam-Hornstein, who
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Just search for “QR scanner”. bi-polar. Merwin’s fraternal twin million California birth records
sister and younger brother are and 1 million child protective
both in foster care. services records, with a second
INSIDE THE WAVE phase of research focusing on
Hooping it up With recent data showing
that Los Angeles County has the
highest number of children under
the maltreatment risk of children
born to adolescent mothers.
The new data is seen as par-
Hula hoops were one of the popular modes of exercise Saturday in the Dodger Stadium parking lot where 21 in foster care in California, a
the Los Angeles Unified School District announced its support for the Let’s Move! Active Schools program ground-breaking report has for ticularly timely as it coincides
with a 5K run and health fair. Let’s Move! Active Schools is part of first lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move the first time revealed crucial with SB 528, a bill signed by
campaign to get more children exercising regularly.
insights into teen pregnancy Gov. Jerry Brown in September
(Photo by Gary McCarthy)
among current and former child to encourage counties to conduct
protective services youth. See REPORT, Page A4

Clinic owner tackles major pharmacy chains in suit

Sit down. Put your feet cially staffed First Choice Cli- writing to Earley’s patients that na neighborhood, except three.
Natural park makes up and get as comfortable as nica Familiar in Corona, filed Earley is ‘under DEA investi- Two others were rejected by a
you can because I am going suit in the county of Riverside’s gation’ and is ‘not authorized’ Walgreens on Pico Boulevard
its debut Pg. A2 to tell you a story about an al- Superior Court (Case No. RIC to fill their prescriptions, and in Los Angeles and a third was
Compton Creek Park opened leged racist campaign that will 1308906) against the CVS that Earley is under their ‘Do rejected by a CVS somewhere
Nov. 13 on the campus of overwhelm your sensibilities: Caremark Corp. and the CVS Not Use’ profile, and that his in Los Angeles, the patients
George Washington Elementary purported racism so vile that Pharmacy, Inc., both of which prescriptions for his patients said.
School in Compton. you’ll find it hard to believe are Delaware corporations, are a forgery.” While Earley’s patients
that you’re living in 21st centu- and against Walgreens Co., an were being hassled in the drug-
ry America, in the blue state of Illinois corporation, as well as Bottom Line stores, to wit: “A Walgreens
pharmacist called our clinic
California, abutting a “melting against “Does 1-100.”
pot” county that has one of the Earley, a 51-year-old father Betty Pleasant one day and said, ‘Is Dr. Bil-
highest ethnic diversity rates in of five, who was born and raised ly N----- Earley’ at the clinic?’
the country, including 12 feder- in Los Angeles, alleges that the Attorney Peter A. Martin and hung up the phone,” Earley
ally recognized Indian reserva- two pharmacies are targeting writes in his complaint that said. “We had the person who
him and other minority doctors Billy Earley nothing the pharmacies are heard the racial message call
tions.
I’m talking about River- and practitioners — Blacks, saying about Earley is true. As Walgreens back and he recog-
side County, where an Afri- Latinos and Middle Easterners and/or that the patients need an example of the depth of the nized the voice of the individu-
can-American CEO and the — with lies and slurs in what to stop going to Earley, and/or problem, the attorney includ- al who called. To make matters
owner of a neighborhood clin- he regards as a blatant attempt that Earley and the clinic are il- ed in the complaint the names worse, the pharmacist said, af-
ic filed suit this month against to close their practices. legally selling pain medications and statements of 12 patients of ter I confronted him, ‘I cannot
corporate giants CVS and Wal- The court complaint states without prescriptions, and/or Earley’s clinic whose prescrip- remove the N-word; only cor-
Kennedy’s legacy greens pharmacies for libel, that “the CVS and Walgreens’ that Earley is ‘engaging in il- tions were refused 15 times by porate can do it.’” Earley said.
revisited Pg. A6 slander “per se,” unfair compe- pharmacists have been refus- legal activities,’ and/or that the
defendant pharmacies intended
the two pharmacies and the ex- “Then they sent me a total of
Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson tition and unfair business prac- ing to fill prescriptions writ- act reasons the patients said the five faxed documents with my
tices to put an end to racially ten by the doctors on Earley’s to ‘call the police’ on the pa- companies’ pharmacists gave name changed to ‘Billy N. Ear-
writes about the facts and myths
motivated lies that began a year staff, and have been telling tients and Earley, thus scaring them for refusing to provide ley.’ (“N is not my middle ini-
of President Kennedy’s civil
ago and are designed to put him patients who presented those the patients away from plain- their medication. tial,” Earley stressed.) ”These
rights legacy. tiff’s practice,” the complaint
out of business. prescriptions that Early is un- Eight were rejected by Wal- faxes came from four different
Billy Z. Earley, a 15-year der investigation by the Drug states. greens and seven by CVS. All Walgreens in the San Bernardi-
state licensed pain management Enforcement Agency, and/or The complaint continues, of the rejections in the com- no/Riverside area,” Earley said.
practitioner and physician as- that Earley is unlicensed, and/ thus: “In addition, defendant plaint occurred at CVS and
sistant, who owns the multi-ra- or that Earley is ‘red flagged,’ pharmacies have indicated in Walgreens located in the Coro- See BOTTOM LINE, Page A4

50 years later, JFK assassination remembered

WaVe฀sTaff฀reporT The Wave asked a variety California] from back east and “I missed it,” she said. “I nothing but news for more than
of people what they remember were living in Cudahy,” Pauline was working nights in Chicago 72 straight hours, including the
It was one of the most im- about the day. Most had strong Testa of Norwalk said. “I was at the time. … I didn’t believe death of Oswald, who was shot
pactful days of the 20th century recollections. home with our baby daughter when people told me. It was by a Dallas nightclub owner
in the United States. “It's in my memory like it and pregnant with our son. I only when I read the paper. It named Jack Ruby on live televi-
Assassination Fifty years ago Friday, Pres- happened last week,” said De- was changing the baby when I was totally unbelievable that
ident John F. Kennedy was as- loris Holt, a retired teacher who saw the news on television. somebody would kill a presi-
anniversary Pg. A6-7 sassinated by Lee Harvey Os- lives in Leimert Park. “I was “I couldn’t believe it, it was dent.”
Columnists Jesse Jackson Sr. and wald in Dallas. teaching in Cleveland, Ohio, devastating. I was glued to the “I know exactly where I
Anthony Asadullah Samad also The young, handsome pres- and if I remember correctly TV all day.” was; I was downtown next to
weigh on in JFK. ident with the glamorous wife it was close to dismissal time Barbara Gershman of Hun- Philippe's restaurant on Ala-
and two young children had and the custodian came to my tington Beach was out of the meda,” said Harold Hambrick,
created a modern-day Camelot room — the classroom had two country at the time, attending a 70, the co-founder of the Black
in the country. He spoke of a doors and he came in one door young adult exchange program Business Expo. “I was work-
new frontier and of asking not — and he just looked at me and in Talca, Chile. ing in the warehouse for L.A.
what your country could do for said ‘President Kennedy’s been “I was having tea with one County at that particular time.
you, but asking what you could shot,’ softly so the kids didn’t of the richer families there,” she People were going and coming
do for your country. hear him and he went out the said. “Someone came running from the restaurant, it was right
And it all ended with a gun- other door. in and said President Kenne- before noon.”
shot in Dallas. “I guess about 10, 15 min- dy had been shot. It was all in “I was in an eighth grade
In the last century, only utes later he came through again Spanish, but I understood it. I math class in Van Nuys,” said
John F. Kennedy
Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7, 1941, and said ‘He’s gone.’” was the only American in the Andrew Hopwood, now of
had more of an historical impact “I was working in Los An- room and everyone looked at Whittier. “After the announce-
than Nov. 22, 1963. Since then, geles,” said Arthur Zaragoza me. I couldn't believe it. I called ment they sent everyone home.” sion as Oswald was being trans-
Crenshaw-Dorsey only Sept. 11, 2001, can rival it. of Norwalk. “We were taking a my family in Riverside to con- The country shut down for ported from the Dallas police
People who were alive that break when the news came over firm it.” four days, from the assassina- station.
rematch Pg. A10 day know exactly where they the radio. It was unbelievable. Linda Ricks, 69, a retired tion Friday until after the funer- Mervin Chantland of Nor-
Crenshaw and Dorsey meets were and what they were doing Everyone was sad. It is some- clerk who lives in Leimert Park al Monday. Most people stayed walk remembers watching that.
again, this time in the second when they heard the president thing I will never forget.” said her recollections are differ- glued to their television, as all
round of the L.A. City playoffs. was dead. “We had just come out [to ent than most. three major networks showed See KENNEDY, Page A2

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Residents recall their reactions to JFK assassination

KENNEDY from Page A1 dent said. “Kennedy was hope; “I believe it was a conspira- “I didn’t believe the con- deliver unprecedented live press name. “We felt it was incredu-
station. change and opportunity was cy,” Agee said. “It’s kind of hard spiracy theories,” she said. “A conferences to the American lous that such a thing could hap-
Mervin Chantland of Nor- what Kennedy meant to me.” to believe that one man could lot of people blamed [Lyndon] people. pen. He was a great hero to us.”
walk remembers watching that. “I think had he lived, this do what [Oswald] did. I believe Johnson; they said he wanted his The assassination was also
So does Holt. country would be in a lot better there’s a lot more to it, but the job.” the first national event played Staff writers Arnold Adler
Like many of those asked for shape than it is now,” Agee said. truth will probably never come Kennedy was the first made- out on television, its scenes re- and Olu Alemoru reported on
their recollections, Hambrick Many of those asked about out.” for-TV president. His charis- peatedly flashing on screen over this story, which was written
thought Kennedy was a special the assassination quite openly “I still don’t believe Oswald matic good looks were a de- several days. and edited by Managing Editor
leader. stated that they don’t believe acted alone,” said Joannie Boltz ciding factor in an early debate “Our innocence was bro- Don Wanlass.
“He was going to make a dif- Oswald acted alone in killing the of Norwalk. victory over Richard Nixon, and ken,” said Rose P. of Whittier,
ference,” the Leimert Park resi- president. Ricks isn’t convinced. he went on to use television to who didn’t want to give her last

Compton Creek Park opens on school grounds

WAVE STAFF REPORT said O’Mara-Green, a guide for door, the students will be able to an abandoned muddy field with gether to create a new learning
the Mountains Recreation and run in the grass, smell the flow- rolling tumbleweeds. The re- environment and recreation area 3731 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #840
COMPTON — Ranger Col- Conservation Authority. The ers and learn about nature as part stored park and habitat, which for all people in a community to Los Angeles, CA 90010
lin O’Mara–Green led a group ooohs and ahhs filled the air of their daily routine and class- has a walking path and exercise enjoy. George Washington Ele- Phone (323) 556-5720
of fourth graders from George as the students commented on room instruction. equipment, is the first phase of a mentary Principal Omaira Lee Advertsing Sales (323) 556-5720 x 245
Washington Elementary School the peppery, minty smell of the “Since we only play on the three-part master plan that even- said the park would be embraced
here through a winding path plant. Since their school grounds blacktop, we never had plants tually will include a youth cen- as an educational resource.
along the newly built Comp- Pluria Marshall, Jr. Publisher
are entirely covered with asphalt, to smell actually,” said 9-year- ter and headquarters for the Los “This park will bring students
ton Creek Natural Park Nov. 13 Robert D. Bush Sr. VP Sales & Marketing
they had never seen a sage plant old Nathalie Razo. “These sage Angeles Conservation Corps and a safe and educational connec- Don Wanlass Managing Editor
and pointed at a dark green sage at close range before — never plants smell better than flowers.” an urban play field with a total of tion to their natural environ- Arman Olivares Production Manager
plant. mind touch one. It was the first time students four miles of space for the entire ment,” she said. Feras Shamuon Circulation Director
“Now I want you to touch the But now that they have a new got the chance to tour the three- community to enjoy. “It doesn’t get much better Johnathon Woods IT Director
leaves and smell your fingers,” nature park just out the back acre park, which was formerly The park was completed with than this,” added Polly Escov-
the support of county Supervi- edo, program manager for the Wave West Edition
sor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the California Natural Resources Serving Baldwin Hills, Carson,
Natural Resources Agency, the Agency. “We are hoping that this
Central Los Angeles, Compton,
Coastal Conservancy, the Los Crenshaw, Gardena, Hawthorne,
will be a model for other school Inglewood, Lawndale,
Angeles Conservation Corps and
districts.” South Los Angeles, and Watts
the Mountains Recreation Con-
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servation Authority.
Compton Creek was a lively
In addition, the cistern will Subscription by mail in the state of
creek bed with fish and rocks
hold 127,000 gallons of water California, $106 per year.
beneath the lawn to collect rain- and the wildlife habitat that a Member of the California Publishers
river area cultivates. But due Association, California Free Press
water that will be used to water Association, National Association
the park. to flooding dangers, the creek of Hispanic Publications, National
was cemented and turned into a Publishers Association.
“This park is all about imple- Wave Publications reserves the right to
menting a dream, a vision and storm channel many years ago approve or reject any and all copy and
— something that devastated the assumes no responsibility for errors
a master plan, for a cleaner and not of its own making. For errors of its
greener watershed,” said Rid- wildlife and habitat. own making or any loss or losses sus-
But as the sycamores, oaks, tained thereby, Wave Publications will
ley-Thomas, who helped fund not be responsible beyond the value of
the project. “We believe that sage grasses and wildflowers be- the actual space occupied by the item
gin to take root, the butterflies, appearing in error. The Wave is not
Compton Creek can and should responsible for the return of unsolic-
be more than a storm drain — t hummingbirds and lizards also ited news releases or photographs.
should be the centerpiece of re- will return. Copyright 2013,
vitalization and recreation within Indeed as fifth grader Teo Wave Community, Inc.
this community.” Thomas noted, “Compton Creek
County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas stands among members of environmental groups and students from The park is an example of Natural Park is more than a park
George Washington Elementary School in Compton Nov. 13 for the opening of the three-acre Compton Creek Natu- how nonprofits, schools, cities, to us. For many of us it is a
ral Park on the campus of George Washington Elementary School. states and counties can pull to- source of pride and joy.”
Photo by Diandra Jay
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Report links teen pregnancies with foster care youth

REPORT from Page A1 mothers have been reported as of behavior: by age 5, children Putnam-Hornstein said. “There behavior. journey to help fellow parenting
specialized conferences for preg- alleged victims of abuse or ne- born to teen mothers who were were some outcomes that we “We’ve tried to be very cau- foster youth.
nant and parenting foster youth glect before pregnancy and 20 victims of maltreatment were weren’t surprised about and tious in not making policy or
percent have a history of sub- abused and neglected at twice the others that did surprise us. For practice recommendations, be- “I’ve been blessed to have
and ensure there is timely, accu-
rate information about the num- stantiated maltreatment. rate of other children. instance, we were struck by the cause that’s not our area of ex- great support from my own
ber of parenting youth in foster Other notable statistics re- “The research arises from a high prevalence of past reported pertise,” she said. “But I hope counselor that I met at a special-
care. vealed that of girls in foster care long-standing collaboration be- abuse for these teen moms.” that by having this data available
ized parenting conference,” she
Among the report’s key find- at age 17, more than 25 percent tween the California Department As for the implications and it will inform discussions mov-
ings: one in four teens in foster had given birth at least once of Social Services and UC Berke- aftermath of the study, Put- ing forward.” said. “I tell parents they have to
care give birth before age 20 and during their teens and with a first ley which has involved partner- nam-Hornstein said that the new Meanwhile, Merwin, who be stable; get your own apart-
as many as 40 percent of these birth before 18, more than 1 in ing with the state and counties in data would help stakeholders en- welcomed the report and last ment, get your college education.
young mothers have a second 3 went on to have a second teen using data to better understand gage in broader discussions on year traveled to Sacramento
child during their teen years. In birth. Researchers found alarm- the families and children served how they support young mothers to speak in support of SB 528, If I’m not at school, I’m at work
the county overall, 4 in 10 teen ing effects with such patterns by [child protective services],” and break some of the cycles of draws strength from her own or with my son.”

Attorney general launches effort to reduce recidivism rates

FROM WAVE STAFF track repeat offenders and identi- torney in San Francisco aimed bilitating jail inmates while incar- on program development, evalua- recidivism risk factors.
AND WIRE REPORTS fy trends that can be used to help at reducing recidivism among cerated, and those efforts will only tion and grants. It will be funded SmartJustice, a new database
develop programs to keep people low-level, non-violent drug of- be enhanced with proven re-entry through existing California De- and analytical tool created by the
Attorney General Kamala out of custody. fenders. Over a two-year period, strategies focusing on helping of- partment of Justice resources. state Department of Justice, can
Harris introduced an initiative “California’s district attorneys the Back on Track program re- fenders be successful upon release The division will use innova- track repeat offenders and offense
Wednesday aimed at preventing bring vital experience to the chal- duced participants’ recidivism from jails and prisons.” tive technology, such as the de- trends to provide counties with
people who get out of prison or lenge of reducing recidivism, and rate to less than 10 percent, ac- The Division of Recidivism partment’s recently created Cal- more effective options in devel-
jail from re-offending and landing it is important that their perspec- cording to Harris. Reduction and Re-Entry will con- ifornia SmartJustice system, to oping anti-recidivism initiatives.
back behind bars. tive is incorporated,” Harris said. “The attorney general’s ini- sist of three subdivisions focused analyze offender populations and
Speaking at a Los Angeles “This new division will support tiative will provide local prose-
news conference, Harris said the innovative, evidence-based ap-
state Department of Justice’s new
Division of Recidivism Reduction
proaches to recidivism solutions
in California.”
cutors with the accurate data we
need to determine realignment's
real impact on public safety,” Los
Clinic owner sues pharmacy chains
and Re-Entry will work with dis- Harris said she created a pro- Angeles County District Attorney BOTTOM LINE from Page A1 at all relevant times have had the and are, providing false and mis-
trict attorneys across the state to gram when she was district at- Jackie Lacey said. “I look forward Attorney Martin, whom I’m ability to fact-check their infor- leading information to Earley’s
to working with other prosecutors mation and to correct their errone- patients about the reasons for re-
told is preparing an amended
in developing effective diversion ous information by cross-check- fusing to fill their prescriptions,
Library offers art exhibit programs for nonviolent offenders
and seeking funds to expand alter-
complaint, said: “The defendant
pharmacies have been dissem-
ing the information from any
‘Suspended and Ineligible Pro-
including the false and defamato-
inating false information to nu- ry statement set forth in the com-
WAVE STAFF REPORT Library hours are 11 a.m. to 7 native sentencing courts.” vider List’ against other databas-
merous of Earley’s patients and plaint,” the attorney continued.
p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. “I appreciate the leadership of es, such as the National Practi-
Attorney General Harris in focus- thus hindering Earley’s patients tioner Data Bank, to determine He said the information is
MARINA DEL REY — South Tuesdays through Thursdays, false and defamatory per se and
ing our collective attention to best from legally obtaining prescrip- whether Earley can appropriately
Los Angeles artist Al Hornsby noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and noon tion medication, and with the as a consequence he is seeking
practices to reduce recidivism and prescribe the medications sought
has a display of his artwork on to 6 p.m. Saturdays. crime in our communities,” Sher- further result of scaring patients a temporary restraining order, a
to be filled by Earley’s patients,”
exhibit at the Lloyd Taber Coun- The library is closed Sunday iff Lee Baca said. “The Los Ange- away from the plaintiffs’ prac- Martin said. preliminary injunction, a perma-
ty Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, and will be closed Nov. 28 and les County Sheriff’s Department tice.” “To make matters worse, the nent injunction, a trial by jury and
through Dec. 2. 29 for Thanksgiving. has been a national leader in reha- “The defendant pharmacies, defendant pharmacies have been, an extremely large sum of money.

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NEXT LEVEL IN BUSINESS, POLITICS AND CULTURE, PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE, MOTIVATE AND ACHIEVE

He gives his home to strangers

BY OLU ALEMORU
STAFF WRITER

If you didn’t catch him on the

CBS Morrning Show or see last
December’s piece in the Los An-
geles Times, Tony Tolbert would
like you to take notice.
Not so much of him, even
though he is athletic, has a law
degree from Harvard University,
lectures at UCLA Law School
and also serves as the associate
director of admissions and out-
reach at the school. Tony Tolbert
No, one should take note of
the 52-year-old Crenshaw res-
ident because with one major different city and having come even challenge as far as what is
across his story now had a plan possible to make a difference. I
selfless act he is inspiring people
to do something with it. wasn’t going to sell my house
to do good.
Meanwhile, two high schools and give away the money, but
In just over a month’s time,
in the Midwest wrote to him that I thought I could give away my
Tolbert will say an emotional
they based their projects on help- home. It made sense; it was
farewell to the family of Felicia
ing the homeless population in straightforward and simple.
Dukes, a single mother with four their locale from his story. There would be no approvals or
children ages 3 to 20. They are For the record, someone permits needed. That’s how it
not related by kin, but for the did write back asking him if he started.”
past year the Dukes family has was doing it as a tax write off or According to Tolbert, he first
lived in Tolbert’s three-bedroom something and a couple of re- told his younger sister, who like
home for a nominal rent of $1 a spondents cautioned him that his his mother had studied Tibet-
month. house might be trashed or ran- an Buddhism. His sister was all
Once the Dukes have moved sacked. for it and his mother he said “in
out, Tolbert will prepare to wel- Not surprisingly, Tolbert took hindsight” also gave him the
come another family or families them with a grain of salt, be- thumbs up.
leading to a third year of his gen- mused that someone could not However, one or two close
erosity in renting out his home grasp the intrinsic meaning of friends expressed worries that he
while he lives with his mother. what he is doing. tread carefully.
As with this year and for Furthermore — and if you’re “It did turn out to be tricki-
2014, Tolbert has partnered with reading Malcolm D. Lee (“Best er than I thought,” Tolbert said.
the Koreatown-based Alexandria Man Holiday”) here’s your next “But after a couple of false starts
House, a nonprofit that helps potential romantic comedy hit — I connected with the Jenesse
families in transition, to select a a number of women sent him dat- Center and they identified a
family or families to live in the ing proposals and tried to set him young woman with small chil-
home virtually rent free. up with their girlfriends. dren and they lived in the house
In the initial year of 2012, Tracking back a bit, his lar- for all of 2012.”
he had connected with the well- gesse dates back to when he read Since switching to Alexandria
known domestic violence char- about the Salwens, an Atlanta House, Tolbert, who initially had
ity the Jenesse Center, but their family who in 2006 sold their no grand design and just wanted
whole ethos is about providing mansion, gave away $800,000 to share his resources, now sees a
a safe haven and publicizing his of the proceeds and downsized greater purpose and hopes to in-
mission would have been count- to a much smaller home. Then spire people to find their way to
er-productive to helping that par- 14-year-old Hannah Salwen had create a better world.
ticular family. persuaded her publisher father In fact, he reached out to local
But now he hopes that getting Kevin and English teacher moth- filmmaker Charysse Tia Harper,
the word out will help to inspire er Joan to embark on their quest who has just completed a docu-
people here and abroad. and detailed the story in a book mentary called “12 Months.”
As a response to the public- she co-authored with her father “I thought I’d do it for one
ity, Tolbert said he had received entitled “The Power of Half.” year, but who knows,” he said.
about 700 emails, most of them “I read about the family and “There’s such a tremendous need
overwhelmingly positive. One I was moved, I couldn’t get it in L.A., so many people are liter-
woman back east wrote to him out of my head,” Tolbert said. ally living on the street.”
that she had a vacant home in a “It served as a direct example or
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT

OPINION
Kennedy’s civil
rights legacy:
myth and fact
BY EARL OFARI HUTCHINSON
There has been as much
myth as fact regarding John F.
Kennedy’s civil rights legacy in
the more than 50 years before,
during and especially after his
assassination on Nov. 22, 1963.
In the days before he delivered
his now-famed presidential inau-
gural address on Jan. 20, 1961,
two of his principal advisors
Louis Martin and Harris Wofford
battled hard to get Kennedy to
add two words “at home” to a
pivotal sentence in his speech
that addressed human rights.
Kennedy meant the human rights tion clashes at the University
fight that the U.S. waged interna- of Mississippi and the bloody
tionally against communism. assaults on freedom riders in
The “at home” referred to the Alabama, however, could not
battle for civil rights in America. be ignored. But even here there
Kennedy reluctantly added the was a hard political calculus that
words. That reluctance typified struggled side by side with the BRANCO
the wariness that Kennedy had in moral calculus.
making civil rights a centerpiece African-American voters
of his presidency. made a major difference in his
The myth and fact about his
civil rights legacy came jarringly
together in the quip from his
narrow election win over Nixon,
aided in large part by a massive
Black voter shift to him in direct
Kennedy died, the haters didn’t win
BY JESSE L. JACKSON SR. for president, he lobbied force- the American Constitution,” he moment and drive through the
wife and widow Jackie Kennedy response to his famed phone call fully for a strong civil rights said, calling for a civil rights act legislation. It passed only after
on his assassin by Lee Harvey to Martin Luther King’s fam- Fifty years ago, on a cold plank in the platform, in the to end discrimination in employ- overcoming a Senate filibuster of
Oswald. “He didn’t even have ily following King’s jailing in day in Dallas, President John F. face of angry opposition from ment and public accommoda- more than 50 days, the first civil
the satisfaction of being killed Georgia for contempt of court Kennedy was assassinated. Southern Democrats. The tions. He met with congressional rights legislation ever to survive
for civil rights,” she said. stemming from a civil rights pro- To my mind, what is extraor- African-American vote swung leaders in October to press for a cloture vote.
In the national trauma that fol- test. Kennedy had a keen eye on dinary about the Kennedy assas- strongly for Kennedy after his legislation, despite the opposi- In death, Kennedy ascended
lowed his assassination, Jackie the Black vote and its potential sination is that the haters did famous phone call to Coretta tion of the Southern barons. in popular memory and regard.
understood that Kennedy’s place to be a crucial factor in future not win. Instead, crucifixion Scott King during the campaign, Not surprisingly, the haters Now, hilariously, conservatives
led to resurrection. As a result, when Martin Luther King Jr. loathed Kennedy. When he trav- even vie to claim him as their
in history would be even more national elections. That included
for decades, African-American was thrown in jail after a sit-in eled to Dallas on the fateful day,
firmly established if he was seen his almost certain reelection bid own. But don’t be misled. The
homes across the nation featured protest. the Dallas Morning News fea-
as the civil rights president, rath- in 1964. right-wing haters who now
pictures of three people: Jesus When Kennedy became pres- tured a hateful ad paid for by a
er than a president who was The tipping point was the accuse Obama of treason and
Christ, Martin Luther King Jr. ident, segregationist Southern group led by Dallas oil executive
forced under extreme duress to spectacle of women and children call him a Muslim were indicting
and Kennedy. Democrats dominated the com- Nelson Bunker Hunt, accusing
champion civil rights. Kennedy as a communist hand-
beaten, hosed and gassed by bru- JFK was a cautious, pragmatic mittee chairs in both houses Kennedy of being a “pawn of ing the government to the pope
In the decade before he won tal white cops in Birmingham in and stylish politician. He was a of Congress, and blocked any communists.” The John Birch
moderate in temperament and 50 years ago.
the White House, Kennedy said 1963. The barbarous scenes were movement on civil rights. But Society distributed a pamphlet
politics. His focus, to a large Republican House Speaker
almost nothing about civil rights. beamed globally. the civil rights movement was saying JFK was “wanted for
extent, was on the Cold War John Boehner, who refuses even
In 1957, as a senator he voted That and the eloquent forcing America to face the treason,” accusing him of giving
and America’s leadership in the to allow a vote on comprehen-
against the 1957 civil rights bill. heart-wrenching letter and appeal immorality of segregation. “support and encouragement to
world. His most imaginative Kennedy sent troops to the communist-inspired racial riots.” sive immigration reform, is no
His opposition has been spun by King from his Birmingham different from Democratic House
domestic initiative was a com- University of Mississippi when But Kennedy’s assassina-
two ways; one cynical, one char- jail cell propelled Kennedy to mitment to go to the moon, in Rules Committee Chair Howard
James Meredith’s life was threat- tion shot him to immortality. In
itable. do what he had long been urged large part to answer the Soviet ened as he integrated the school. his first address to a joint ses- Smith, who kept civil rights leg-
The cynical spin is he opposed to do and deliver the defini- success with Sputnik. After the horrors of Birmingham, sion of the Congress five days islation from the floor 50 years
it to appease Southern Democrats tive statement on civil rights. Although he came from when the country saw women after the assassination, Lyndon ago. And today as then, only
because he had an eye on a pres- He did on June 11, 1963. He wealth, Kennedy was still an and children beaten and gassed Johnson rallied members to act: powerful citizen movements that
idential run in 1960. The chari- piggy-backed on the words and outsider. He was a Catholic, in by brutal white police, King “No memorial oration or eulo- open up space for courageous
table spin is that he thought the sentiments King expressed in those days a stigma for someone wrote his prophetic letter from gy could more eloquently honor leaders will overcome that hatred
bill was too weak and ineffectu- his letter about rights, justice, seeking national office. He was the Birmingham jail. President Kennedy’s memory and prejudice.
not a leader on civil rights during On June 11, 1963, Kennedy than the earliest possible passage Jesse L. Jackson Sr. is
al. Three years later, though, he inequality and the moral and
his one term in the Senate, voting responded with a major civil of the civil rights bill for which founder and president of the
ignored the angry shouts from political shame and disgrace to
against a weak civil rights bill rights address. he fought so long.” Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH
Southern Democrats and lobbied the nation of racial bigotry. Coalition. You can keep up with
in 1957. “We are confronted primarily As a southerner and former
for a forceful civil rights plank King and civil rights leaders But at the 1960 Democratic with a moral issue. It is as old Senate Majority leader, Johnson his work at www.rainbowpush.
in the Democratic Party’s 1960 applauded Kennedy’s words. convention that nominated him as the scriptures and as clear as had the capacity to grasp the org.
platform. But King also saw more politi-
During the presidential cam- cal pragmatism than moral out-
paign, he publicly pledged to
end segregation in federally sub-
sidized public housing “with the
rage in it. He quipped that he
was “battling for the minds and
the hearts of men in Asia and
Is America becoming a nation of bullies?
stroke of a pen.” Despite a mass Africa.” This was probably true. BY MARC H. MORIAL Incognito against his Black Attitudes on the team and aries of respect in the school
campaign for him to keep his Yet the equal truth was that teammate Jonathan Martin. within the football fraternity are yard, at the workplace and in
promise, he dragged his feet for it didn’t much matter whether “Bullying is a form of aggres- First, it must be said that a split, with many of the team’s public discourse.
months before signing the order. Kennedy was motivated by prag- sive behavior in which some- certain amount of hazing is part Black players even defending Nearly every state has mandat-
This was not hypocrisy, or matism or idealism, crisis or con- one intentionally and repeatedly of a football locker room cul- Incognito and criticizing Martin ed measures to prevent bullying
racial faint-heartedness. There science. He had spoken and this causes another person injury or ture. Playful teasing, mild insults for breaking a code of silence. in our schools and more attention
was a brutal political calcu- marked the major turning point discomfort. Bullying can take and innocent pranks are com- Some of this may be because
the form of physical contact, is being paid to cyber bullying.
lus at work. In 1961, Southern for the nation on civil rights. monplace among both white and as a Stanford grad and the son
Democrats, all staunch segrega- If Kennedy had lived, would words or more subtle actions.” But, name-calling still too often
Black football players at all lev- of Harvard-educated parents,
tionists, had an iron grip on the he have fought hard for pas- — American Psychological takes the place of civil discourse
els, from high school to the pros. Martin does not fit the traditional
House. They held 11 of 19 com- sage of the 1964 landmark civil Association For the most part, this has been tough football player mold. in public debates, “attack ads”
mittee chairmanships and in the rights bill, or been stonewalled When 12-year-old Rebecca viewed as acceptable and even a As Jason Reid wrote recent- have become a staple of political
Senate two-thirds of its standing by his party’s racists, and forced Sedwick jumped to her death beneficial team-building behav- ly in the Washington Post, campaigns and the “comments”
committees. to accept a watered down bill? from an abandoned concrete ior in the high testosterone world “To African-Americans on the section on many newspapers
Kennedy did not have any- An assassin’s bullet ensured plant tower on Sept. 9 because of of male competitive sports. Dolphins, Martin was a 6-foot- and blogs are filled with hateful
thing near a governing mandate that that question will remain bullying from her classmates, the But every person and every 5, 312 pound oddball because speech.
to prod, cajole and arm twist forever unanswered. Fifty years world stood up and took notice. football player is different. Not his life experience was radically In addition, according to the
Southern racial obstructionists after that horrific November While some teen-on-teen bul- all are comfortable with locker different from theirs. It’s an old Workplace Bullying Institute,
in Congress following his nail day in Dallas, Kennedy’s civil
lying was once accepted as a rite room roughhousing and crude story among African-Americans. about 35 percent of U.S. work-
biting, squeaky 1960 presiden- rights legacy is an enduring and
of passage, we now know it can language, especially when it Too often, instead of celebrat- ers say they are bullied on their
tial election win over Richard deserved fact, despite the many
have deadly consequences and crosses the line into racial slurs, ing what makes us different and
Nixon. But if he had would he? myths surrounding it. jobs. As the NFL and the Miami
is being taken more seriously including Incognito’s alleged use learning from each other, we
The answer is probably a qual- Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an Dolphins decide the fates of
ified no. author and political analyst. today. of the N-word. criticize more educated or afflu-
Richie Incognito and Jonathan
His expertise, passion and His weekly Hutchinson Report The same cannot be said Incognito’s words and actions ent African-Americans for not
Martin, we must all ask our-
focus then were on foreign pol- on KTYM 1460 AM Radio Los about adult-on-adult bullying, caused Martin to abruptly leave keeping it real.”
which though possibly just as the team and seek counseling. How this turns out is any- selves: Is America becoming a
icy, more particularly, trying to Angeles can be heard every
harmful, is a much less high- Incognito has been indefinite- body’s guess, but what concerns nation of bullies?
contain, if not best, the Soviet Friday from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
Union on everything from the and every Saturday at noon on lighted and much more com- ly suspended by the Miami me more than the particulars of Marc H. Morial, former
nuclear arms race to influence in KPFK-Radio, 90.7 FM. Follow plex story. Consider the current Dolphins and the NFL is con- this incident is the larger mes- mayor of New Orleans, is pres-
emerging Third World nations. himn on Twitter at http://twitter. case of alleged bullying by white ducting an investigation of the sage it sends about setting and ident and CEO of the National
The bloody desegrega- com/earlhutchinson. Miami Dolphins lineman, Richie matter. honoring racial and other bound- Urban League.
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L O S A N G E L E S W A V E

VOICES
50 years ago and the day that The Soulvine By Betty Pleasant
changed the course of history WE, THE PEOPLE — Because of the will of the tiresome Los
Angeles city government, the owner of the much cherished Proud
Fifty years ago this week the tion. He was the first “television” serve your country for more than University of Alabama to aid de- Bird Restaurant was packing up and closing the 46-year-old land-
world changed. president and he mastered it in war. You could serve your coun- segregation efforts (George Wal- mark enterprise Thursday.
Nov. 22, 1963, is a day that the same way our current presi- try for peace. His presidency lace’s infamous standing in the However, John Tallichet, son of the restaurant’s founder and
should be marked for eternal in- dent mastered social media. The doorway of the admissions office president of the company which owns the restaurant, called me
famy in American history. Other nation watched the pageantry at the University of Alabama). A Wednesday morning with the momentary good news that he will
than the assassination of Abra- and circumstance around this BETWEEN THE LINES day later, the field secretary of keep the restaurant and its important banquet facilities open until
ham Lincoln, which changed president like no other. the state NAACP, Medgar Evers, Dec. 21, simply because of the overwhelming support and assistance
the trajectory of the 19th centu- The nation also was witness anthony was shot in the back in his drive- he has been receiving from the citizens who, unlike our elected city
ry, there was no more a defining to his turmoil, a turmoil that asadullah way in Jackson, Miss. He had led
government officials, really, really, really want that restaurant to
moment in the 20th century — came close to ending the world samad efforts to desegregate the Uni-
particularly the second half of (the Cuban Missile Crisis) and remain open and to continue being the only site that cherishes and
versity of Mississippi. This was
the 20th century—than the assas- ultimately ended his life. Amer- celebrates the heroic contributions of our country’s fighting aviators,
a volatile time in America and
sination of the 35th president of ica wasn’t just in social and po- started the Peace Corps to allow including the Tuskegee Airmen.
Kennedy took it head on — when
the United States, John Fitzger- litical turmoil, as the civil rights Americans to serve in commu- Yes, Thursday was scheduled to be the Proud Bird’s last day; but
he could no longer avoid it.
ald Kennedy. movement was now in full swing nities at home and abroad. He we, the people, have forestalled that while we, the people — includ-
This adds to his legacy as
For those of us who lived and the Vietnam War was in for- created the Medal of Freedom to ing groups of African-American veterans — work with Tallichet to
to why he is so loved by Afri-
through that day and the days mation, the world was in turmoil give recognition to civilians for a keep the restaurant operating. We, the people are doing this because
that followed, the event is indel- as Europe was rebuilding with a life of service in making Ameri- can-Americans. But his real leg-
we, the people, own the place, including the land on which the
ibly etched in our memories and caustic eye on Russia, colonial- ca and the world better. This was acy in rooted in the martyrdom of
restaurant and everything around it stands. The thing is on LAX
our psyches. ism was falling in Africa and rev- visionary and he pricked the con- an unfulfilled life.
President Kennedy became a property, which we, the people, own, and Tallichet pays us rent every
Kennedy was the youngest olution was taking place in Cuba. science of a nation.
casualty of the volatility of times, month so he can operate his Proud Bird.
president ever elected and the The world was taking on a Two generations to follow
first born in the 20th century. He new of vision of itself and the would dedicate their lives to his life cut short in a period of So what’s the problem? The Proud Bird has had no lease with the
won by the narrowest of margins United States was no exception, public service and root their civ- great hope and optimism. His city since April 2011 and the city will not give Tallichet one unless
in the history of the presidential so it put a fresh new face on ic engagement in a social con- death so vile and so public that he pays a hefty rent increase that triples his current rent! The city
elections at that point. the world stage that caused the sciousness that sought to bring the people could never get it out calls it “market value.” We, the people, call it “commercial rape.”
Until the Bush-Gore election world to pause and take notice. about some semblance of social of their heads. Imagine if your landlord or mortgage company comes to you and
in 2000, the 1960 Kennedy-Nix- His wife, Jacqueline Kennedy and economic justice. The nation never got closure tells you it’s raising your rent/mortgage to three times what you’re
on presidential election was the redefined the role of the first lady Kennedy challenged the na- on his death because it was so already paying and if you don’t like it, you can leave! Yes, exactly.
closest race in American history. and remodeled the White House, tion to dream about the possi- unbelievable. No answer ever The villains in this piece are the entire municipal governing struc-
And as he stated in his one and opening it up to the public. bilities and challenged America seemed satisfactory, and it is still ture: the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), which is a branch of
only inaugural address, the torch The Kennedys weren’t just to put a man on the moon before the most investigated death in
the city of Los Angeles (also known as the Department of Airports)
was passed to a new generation, young, they were different. Sure, the end of the decade — after American history.
and is governed by a seven-member board of airport commission-
one that hadn’t been marked by they were privileged, but they the Russians launched the first Fifty years later, we know no
ers appointed by the mayor and approved by the Los Angeles City
the Great Depression, but came didn’t just represent the young manned space rocket. more than we knew than about
of age during World War II and who wanted a chance to lead. Space exploration would what the government told us (in Council. All of these city people say there’s nothing they can do
the ravishes of war — under- They represented an openness to be among America’s greatest the Warren Report) happened to about the demands put upon the Proud Bird. Bull dung! The city of
standing the devastation a new their government that the Ameri- achievements in the remainder of our president. The older we got, Los Angeles can do anything it wants to do. It always has. Now all
technology could bring to future can public fully embraced. the 20th century. Kennedy pro- of a sudden, the city department, commissioners, mayor and City
the more resigned we became,
wars and the finality that nuclear The nation loved its new moted idealism and encouraged a Council can’t do anything to save the Proud Bird? The mayor can
that we will never know who
destruction could bring to an ev- president. new generation of intellectuals to build a skyscraper on an earthquake fault line despite the communi-
killed JFK and why.
er-changing world. The Kennedy administration use their intellectualism for pub- ty’s protests. A city commission can hand over the public Coliseum
We just accept the fact he’s
JFK represented everything brought an enthusiasm to pub- lic service —not just for profit to a private entity without so much as a public by-your-leave. The
gone, and so is a period of Amer-
that was new and different about lic service that the nation hadn’t (corporate greed). City Council can pull out all the stops and browbeat the citizenry
ican optimism that the nation
government, reflecting a new seen before. Kennedy asked the Kennedy’s boldest challenge
never regained. But we do re- into allowing a private concern to build a football stadium on public
generation of Americans who nation to serve with him. He told was his confrontation of the un-
member. land so we can have an acceptable football stadium. Yet, the city
were not steeped in race reality the country on his first day, “Ask settling and tragic events that
A half a century hasn’t erased can’t stop the closure of the Proud Bird?!
and war mongering. He brought not what your country can do for were taking place in the South —
that most presidents of the 20th the feeling. The feeling we all I repeat. The city can do anything it wants; and if the Proud Bird
a new cultural identity to the of- you. Ask what you can do for
fice of the presidency as the first your country.” century ignored. felt, the world felt. closes, it will be because the city wants it to, and if it comes to that
Roman Catholic president and No president had done that On June 11, 1963, President Fifty years ago this week. then, in my opinion, the entire Los Angeles city apparatus — the
what appeared to be a new sen- before, beyond asking men and Kennedy made a televised an- Anthony Asadullah Samad, mayor, his commissioners, his departments and the entire City
sitivity to the racial strife in the women to serve in the military, nouncement, calling on Con- Ph.D., is a national columnist Council are not worth a bucket of spit.
nation. go to war and die for their coun- gress to introduce civil rights and author of “REAL EYEZ: I TOLD YOU SO — Hold onto your hats. Here’s another piece
Kennedy was elected at a try. Kennedy encouraged Ameri- legislation (which ultimately Race, Reality and Politics in of disturbing, but not surprising news: That Lynn Dymally person
time when a new technological can to live for their country, and became the Civil Rights Act of 21st Century Popular Culture.” who, on a hummer, was recently named to fill a seat on the Water
medium — television — became make it better because you per- 1964). Kennedy called racism in He can be reached at www.An- Replenishment District of Southern California’s Board of Directors,
the dominant cultural socializer sonally had a hand in it. America a “moral crisis” after he thonySamad.com and on Twit-
is featured in a flier touting Chris Armenta, one of the two candidates
and primary source of informa- He suggested that you could had to send federal troops to the ter at @DrAnthonySamad.
running against Sebastian Ridley-Thomas for the 54th Assembly
District. The flier reads: “Lynn Dymally and Los Angeles Civil

Athletes and the use of the N-word Rights Coalition Leaders say vote for (that C.A. person), claiming
that “He’ll fight for Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dream.” Oh shut up!!
AND ON THE OTHER HAND — Sebastian Ridley-Tomas this
BY RAYNARD JACKSON fessional sports that those out- fined $25,000 by the NBA after derogatory terms about his own
side of that circle will never re- he was ejected from a game his people in front of mixed com- week received the endorsements of Gov. Jerry Brown, Lt. Gov.
Richie Incognito and Jona- late to or understand. Language team won 111-103. He tweeted, pany. Nor have I ever seen them Gavin Newsom, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, Jeannine Wisnosky
than Martin, both of the Miami and behavior that would never be “I love my teammates like fam- empower an outsider to call them
Dolphins, have dominated the Stehin, president of the United Parents of Culver City; Madeline
accepted in other settings is the ily, but I’m DONE standing up a derogatory word, pretending it
news in the sports world for the norm in professional sports. A for these n——.” Ehrich, former president of the Culver City Board of Education; the
is a term of endearment.
past two weeks, but for all the visit to the locker room or side- The fine prompted former This behavior is unique to California League of Conservation Voters and the USC and UCLA
wrong reasons. lines are not for the faint of heart. Phoenix Sun star Charles Bar- Blacks and it’s our fault. We College Democrats. So, who’re you going to listen to? These people
Supposedly, Martin was “bul- Still, I put this whole debacle kley to comment on TNT: “I’m
lied” by Incognito to the point must stop blaming others when or Mervyn Dymally’s daughter?
with the Miami Dolphins at the a Black man. I use the N-word.
that Martin left the team indefi- they use offensive language and
feet of the Black players on the I’m going to continue to use the SPEAKING OF UCLA — The campaign to get California
nitely. Each plays on the offen- team as well as the Black com- words that we use among our-
N-word with my Black friends,
sive line, stands more than 6 munity in general. with my white friends, they are selves. I am embarrassed that we Attorney General Kamala Harris, who has also endorsed Ridley-
feet, and weighs more than 300 Several players on the Dol- my friends. … Hey Ernie, in a actually debate who can use the Thomas, to investigate UCLA for its pattern of ignoring racist,
pounds. phins have said that Incognito locker room and with my friends, N-word and under what circum-
discriminatory and retaliation complaints by its faculty has picked
Incognito has a checkered was an “honorary Black” — we use racial slurs. I understand stances.
past dating back to his college whatever that means. he should not have made it pub- Incognito was wrong only to up tremendous steam within a short span of time. Ron Hasson, pres-
days at the University of Nebras- Most people gain “honor- lic.” the extent that he is an adult and ident of the Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch NAACP launched an
ka. He has been suspended or ary” status into a group by doing Barkley has the IQ of room controls what comes out of his online petition drive to encourage Harris to do just that. After only
disciplined from every team he something positive to advance temperature, so his comments mouth. But don’t blame him for
has played on for various forms that group’s cause or mission. are not nearly as surprising Mi- being comfortable using this type a few days online, the petition has garnered more than 25,000 sig-
of conduct detrimental to the So, because Incognito learned chael Wilbon, a former colum- of language because we gave him natures (including mine), and UCLA insiders tell me that university
team. After recent voice mails how to use the N-word, they nist for the Washington Post and the permission to use it. officials are most upset about it. Keep it up and pass it along.
of Incognito using the N-word made him a member of our com- co-host of ESPN’s “Pardon the So, if Incognito is a racist for
and threatening Martin’s family munity? Really? Interruption” saying essentially using the N-word, what does that AH, COMPTON — Compton school board member Skyy
became public, the Dolphins sus- Remember, we are the same the same thing. make Charles Barkley, Michael Fisher came under fire following his DUI arrest last week. Compton
pended him indefinitely. group that claimed Bill Clinton According to Richard Wilbon and other Blacks who NAACP President Paulette Simpson Gipson called for Fisher’s
Many have voiced their opin- was the first Black president be- Prince’s Journal-isms column, use it? Let’s stop castigating
ions on the Dolphins’ situation, cause he played the saxophone Wilbon said he uses the N-word resignation at a press conference Tuesday. She said the Compton
people such as Incognito when
but none of them deal with the on the Arsenio Hall TV show and “all day, every day of my life” school board member “continues to be a disgrace and embarrass-
we have seen the enemy and the
real facts of this case. If you had extramarital affairs. and that others have no right to
have never been in a professional enemy is us. ment to the city of Compton, its residents and children. Last year,
The N-word is generously tell Black people how to use it.
locker room or on the sidelines used on NFL sidelines, during the We, as Blacks, can’t continue Raynard Jackson is presi- he used a homophobic slur to describe slain Florida youth Trayvon
during a game, this may be alien game, and in the locker rooms. to say it’s OK for Blacks to use dent & CEO of Raynard Jack-
son & Associates, a Washington, Martin. Now our school board member is driving around drunk.
to you. In Proverbs 4:7, the Bible Everyone in the NFL is not only the N-word, but it’s not OK for
states, “Wisdom is the principle aware, but has heard this type of others to use it. The word should D.C.-based public relations/gov- That’s inexcusable. The NAACP, along with parents and community
thing, therefore get wisdom; and crude language incessantly when not be used under any circum- ernment affairs firm. He can be organizations are demanding that Fisher resign immediately in the
with all thy getting, get under- around players. The same can be stance by anyone. Ever. reached through his website, best interests of our children and community. He can no longer serve
standing.” said of the NBA. In all my years working with www.raynardjackson.com. You
There are things that are done Los Angeles Clippers for- professional athletes, I have nev- can also follow him on Twitter effectively or be taken seriously.”
and spoken in the context of pro- ward Matt Barnes was recently er heard a Hispanic player use at raynard1223. My question is this: What about Mae Thomas?
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Fictitious Business name statement must be filed registered owner(s): the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- of UsA
before the expiration. David egans, 422 n. exton Ave. Apt #2, rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business registered owner(s):
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- inglewood, CA 90302 name in violation of the rights of another under elad orial ouda, 8432 W. 4th st., los Angeles, NOTICE OF PETITION TO
OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business this business is conducted by an individual Federal, state, or common law (see section CA 90048
LICENSE name in violation of the rights of another under the registrant commenced to transact business 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). this business is conducted by an individual ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
Date of Filing Application: october 28, 2013 Federal, state, or common law (see section under the fictitious business name or names listed original the registrant commenced to transact business MARIA DE LA LUZ LARIS LOPEZ
to Whom it May Concern: 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). above on 10/29/13 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/13 under the fictitious business name or names listed AKA MARIA DE LA LUZ LARIS-
the name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: original i declare that all information in this statement is WWA-2555798# above on n/A
stArFisH verMont inC 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/13 true and correct. (A registrant who declares as SOUTHWEST WAVE i declare that all information in this statement is LOPEZ
the applicants listed above are applying to the WWA-2558389# true information which he or she knows to be false true and correct. (A registrant who declares as CASE NO. BP146688
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell SOUTHWEST WAVE is guilty of a crime.) true information which he or she knows to be false to all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con-
alcoholic beverages at: s/ David egans, owner FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is guilty of a crime.) tingent creditors, and persons who may
1755 n verMont Ave this statement was filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT s/ elad orial ouda
los AnGeles, CA 90027-4305 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File no. 2013225068 otherwise be interested in the Will or
los Angeles on october 29, 2013. this statement was filed with the County Clerk of
type of license(s) applied for: NAME STATEMENT notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: los Angeles on october 23, 2013 estate, or both of MAriA De lA lUZ
41 - on-sale Beer And Wine - eating Place File no. 2013 220473 section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- Backyard and Commercial Pool and SPA notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of lAris loPeZ AKA MAriA De lA lUZ
11/21/13 the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: erally expires at the end of five years from the date Service, 255 Cypress Drive #5, Laguna Beach, section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- lAris-loPeZ.
WWA-2559441# Cellular World - AT&T Authorized Retailer, 1113 on which it was filed in the office of the County CA 92651, County of orange erally expires at the end of five years from the date A Petition For ProBAte has been filed
SOUTHWEST WAVE W. Rancho Vista Blvd. #B, Palmdale, CA 93551, Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of registered owner(s): on which it was filed in the office of the County by JAnet rAMos in the superior Court of
County of los Angeles section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any JBD Poeta Del Pueblo inc., CA, 255 Cypress Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of
3000 Altamesa Blvd. ste. 300, Fort Worth, tX Drive #5, laguna Beach, CA 92651 California, County of los AnGeles.
change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any
76133 suant to section 17913 other than a change in the this business is conducted by a Corporation change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- tHe Petition For ProBAte requests
Articles of incorporation or organization number: residence address of a registered owner. A new the registrant commenced to transact business suant to section 17913 other than a change in the that JAnet rAMos be appointed as
Ai #on: 200506710072 Fictitious Business name statement must be filed under the fictitious business name or names listed residence address of a registered owner. A new personal representative to administer the
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered owner(s): before the expiration. above on n/A Fictitious Business name statement must be filed estate of the decedent.
oceanview Wireless, llC, texas, 3000 Altamesa the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- i declare that all information in this statement is before the expiration. tHe Petition requests the decedent’s
NAMES Blvd. ste. 300, Fort Worth, tX 76133 rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business true and correct. (A registrant who declares as the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Will and codicils, if any, be admitted to
this business is conducted by a limited liability name in violation of the rights of another under true information which he or she knows to be false rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business
Company Federal, state, or common law (see section is guilty of a crime.) name in violation of the rights of another under probate. the Will and any codicils are
the registrant commenced to transact business 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). JBD Poeta Del Pueblo inc. Federal, state, or common law (see section available for examination in the file kept
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS under the fictitious business name or names listed original s/ John Dewey, President 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). by the court.
NAME STATEMENT above on Feb. 21, 2008 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/13 this statement was filed with the County Clerk of original tHe Petition requests author-
File no. 2013 221240 i declare that all information in this statement is WWA-2557423# los Angeles on october 30, 2013 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/13 ity to administer the estate under the
the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: true and correct. (A registrant who declares as INGLEWOOD/HAWTHORNE WAVE notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of WWA-2550413#
The Media Source, 831 South Doulas Street, true information which he or she knows to be false section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- independent Administration of estates Act
SOUTHWEST WAVE
El Segundo, CA 90245, County of los Angeles; is guilty of a crime.) erally expires at the end of five years from the date . (this authority will allow the person-
27500 riverview Center Blvd., Bonita springs, oceanview Wireless, llC FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on which it was filed in the office of the County al representative to take many actions
Fl 34134 s/ D. Holmes, CFo NAME STATEMENT Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS without obtaining court approval. Before
registered owner(s): this statement was filed with the County Clerk of File no. 2013 226865 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any NAME STATEMENT taking certain very important actions, how-
source Media innovations, llC, 27500 riverview los Angeles on october 23, 2013 the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- File no. 2013 220605 ever, the personal representative will be
Center Blvd., Bonita springs, Fl 34134; Delaware notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of KC Custom Furniture, 7512 Maie Avenue, Los suant to section 17913 other than a change in the the following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
this business is conducted by a limited liability section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- Angeles, CA 90001, County of los Angeles residence address of a registered owner. A new 1. Brainy Bugzzz, 2. Brainy Gugsss, 5850 W. required to give notice to interested per-
company erally expires at the end of five years from the date registered owner(s): Fictitious Business name statement must be filed 3rd St. #344, Los Angeles, CA 90036, County sons unless they have waived notice or
the registrant commenced to transact business on which it was filed in the office of the County Mario velasquez, 7512 Maie Avenue, los before the expiration. of lA consented to the proposed action.) the
under the fictitious business name or names listed Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Angeles, CA 90001 the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- registered owner(s): independent administration authority will
above on 9/9/2013 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any this business is conducted by an individual rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business viola rock, 511 s. Fuller Ave., los Angeles, CA be granted unless an interested person
i declare that all information in this statement is change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- the registrant commenced to transact business name in violation of the rights of another under 90036 files an objection to the petition and shows
true and correct. (A registrant who declares as suant to section 17913 other than a change in the under the fictitious business name or names listed Federal, state, or common law (see section George roberson ii, 511 s. Fuller Ave., los
true information which he or she knows to be false residence address of a registered owner. A new above on 11/01/2013 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Angeles, CA 90036 good cause why the court should not grant
is guilty of a crime.) Fictitious Business name statement must be filed i declare that all information in this statement is original this business is conducted by Copartners the authority.
s/ sterling Winchester, vice President before the expiration. true and correct. (A registrant who declares as 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/13 the registrant commenced to transact business A HeArinG on the petition will be held in
this statement was filed with the County Clerk of the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- true information which he or she knows to be false WWA-2554793# under the fictitious business name or names listed this court as follows: 12/10/13 at 8:30AM
los Angeles on october 24, 2013 rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business is guilty of a crime.) SOUTHWEST WAVE above on n/A in Dept. 5 rM. 236 located at 111 n. Hill
notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of name in violation of the rights of another under s/ Mario velasquez, owner i declare that all information in this statement is st., los AnGeles, CA 90012
section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- Federal, state, or common law (see section this statement was filed with the County Clerk of true and correct. (A registrant who declares as
erally expires at the end of five years from the date 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). los Angeles on november 1, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS true information which he or she knows to be false iF YoU oBJeCt to the granting of the
on which it was filed in the office of the County original notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of NAME STATEMENT is guilty of a crime.) petition, you should appear at the hearing
Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/13 section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- File no. 2013222096 s/ viola rock, owner and state your objections or file written
section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any WWA-2557972# erally expires at the end of five years from the date the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: this statement was filed with the County Clerk of objections with the court before the hear-
change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- SOUTHWEST WAVE on which it was filed in the office of the County Los Angeles Opportunities Industrialization los Angeles on october 23, 2013 ing. Your appearance may be in person or
suant to section 17913 other than a change in the Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Center, Inc., 3701 Stocker Street, Suite 204, notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of
Los Angeles, CA 90008, County of los Angeles, by your attorney.
residence address of a registered owner. A new section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen-
Fictitious Business name statement must be filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- CA erally expires at the end of five years from the date iF YoU Are A CreDitor or a contingent
before the expiration. NAME STATEMENT suant to section 17913 other than a change in the Articles of incorporation or organization number: on which it was filed in the office of the County creditor of the decedent, you must file your
the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- File no. 2013218270 residence address of a registered owner. A new Ai #on: 11822700 Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of claim with the court and mail a copy to
rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business name statement must be filed registered owner(s): section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any the personal representative appointed by
name in violation of the rights of another under Prado Family Child Care, 721 East 118th St., before the expiration. los Angeles opportunities industrialization change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- the court within the later of either (1) four
Federal, state, or common law (see section Los Angeles, CA 90059, County of los Angeles. the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Center, inc., 3701 stocker street suite 204, los suant to section 17913 other than a change in the
registered owner(s): Angeles, CA 90008; California months from the date of first issuance of
14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business residence address of a registered owner. A new
original Brenda Aurora Prado, 721 east 118th st., los name in violation of the rights of another under this business is conducted by a Corporation. Fictitious Business name statement must be filed letters to a general personal represen-
11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/13 Angeles, CA 90059. Federal, state, or common law (see section the registrant commenced to transact business before the expiration. tative, as defined in section 58(b) of the
WWA-2560592# this business is conducted by an individual. 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). under the fictitious business name or names listed the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days
SOUTHWEST WAVE the registrant commenced to transact business original above on 06/02/1992. rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business from the date of mailing or personal deliv-
under the fictitious business name or names listed 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/13 i declare that all information in this statement is name in violation of the rights of another under ery to you of a notice under section 9052
above on 10/01/2013. WWA-2557418# true and correct. (A registrant who declares as Federal, state, or common law (see section
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS i declare that all information in this statement is true information which he or she knows to be false of the California Probate Code.
SOUTHWEST WAVE 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
NAME STATEMENT true and correct. (A registrant who declares as is guilty of a crime.) original other California statutes and legal author-
File no. 2013231563 true information which he or she knows to be false los Angeles opportunities industrialization 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/13 ity may affect your rights as a creditor.
the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: is guilty of a crime.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Center, inc. WWA-2538750# You may want to consult with an attorney
Vector Freight, 3240 Bandini Blvd., Vernon, CA s/ Brenda Aurora Prado, owner NAME STATEMENT s/ Chris l. Floyd, executive Director SOUTHWEST WAVE knowledgeable in California law.
90058, County of los Angeles this statement was filed with the County Clerk of File no. 2013 216687 this statement was filed with the County Clerk of YoU MAY eXAMine the file kept by the
Articles of incorporation or organization number: los Angeles on october 18, 2013. the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: los Angeles on october 24, 2013.
Ai #on: 201134110181 notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of Hyena, 1947 N. Mariposa Ave., Los Angeles, notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of court. if you are a person interested in
registered owner(s): section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- CA 90027, County of UsA - lA, 5419 Hollywood section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- the estate, you may file with the court a
Business trucking service, CA, 1126 n. Central erally expires at the end of five years from the date Blvd., #C-167, los Angeles, CA 90027 erally expires at the end of five years from the date request for special notice (form De-154)
Ave. #206, Glendale, CA 91202 on which it was filed in the office of the County registered owner(s): on which it was filed in the office of the County of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of
this business is conducted by a limited liability Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Delight U Dinonpoulos, 1947 n. Mariposa Ave., Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of GOVERNMENT estate assets or of any petition or account
Company section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any los Angeles, CA 90027 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any as provided in Probate Code section 1250.
the registrant commenced to transact business change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- this business is conducted by an individual change in the facts set forth in the statement pur-
under the fictitious business name or names listed suant to section 17913 other than a change in the the registrant commenced to transact business suant to section 17913 other than a change in the A Request for Special Notice form is available
above on 05/18/2013 residence address of a registered owner. A new under the fictitious business name or names listed residence address of a registered owner. A new NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES AND from the court clerk.
i declare that all information in this statement is Fictitious Business name statement must be filed above on 2000 Fictitious Business name statement must be filed DESIGNATION OF CENTRAL TALLY Attorney for Petitioner
true and correct. (A registrant who declares as before the expiration. i declare that all information in this statement is before the expiration. LOCATION stAnleY D. BoWMAn
true information which he or she knows to be false the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- true and correct. (A registrant who declares as the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- notiCe is HereBY Given that the registrar- 700 n PACiFiC CoAst HWY #202A
is guilty of a crime.) rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business true information which he or she knows to be false rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business recorder/County Clerk’s office has designated reDonDo BeACH CA 90277
Business trucking service name in violation of the rights of another under is guilty of a crime.) name in violation of the rights of another under polling places for the AsseMBlY DistriCt 54 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/13
s/ elena Arishina, secretary Federal, state, or common law (see section s/ Delight U Dinonpoulos, owner Federal, state, or common law (see section sPeCiAl PriMArY eleCtion scheduled to be WWA-2556775#
this statement was filed with the County Clerk of 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). this statement was filed with the County Clerk of 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). held on DeCeMBer 3, 2013. notiCe is Also SOUTHWEST WAVE
los Angeles on november 7, 2013 original los Angeles on october 17, 2013 original HereBY Given that the registrar-recorder/
notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/13 notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/13 County Clerk’s facility, 12400 imperial Highway,
section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- WWA-2557590# section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- WWA-2552565# norwalk, California 90650 has been designated
erally expires at the end of five years from the date SOUTHWEST WAVE erally expires at the end of five years from the date SOUTHWEST WAVE NOTICE OF PETITION TO
as the central tally location for the above election.
on which it was filed in the office of the County on which it was filed in the office of the County Polling places shall be open between the hours of ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Persons requiring mul- RICHARD JACKSON JR.
section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any FICTITIOUS BUSINESS section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tilingual assistance in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese,
change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- NAME STATEMENT change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- NAME STATEMENT CASE NO. BP142689
Khmer, Korean, spanish, tagalog/Filipino, thai to all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-
suant to section 17913 other than a change in the File no. 2013229478 suant to section 17913 other than a change in the File no. 2013 221731 or vietnamese regarding information in the notice
residence address of a registered owner. A new the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: residence address of a registered owner. A new the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: may call (800) 481-8683. gent creditors, and persons who may oth-
Fictitious Business name statement must be filed Minds N Motion Learning Center, 2061 W. Fictitious Business name statement must be filed 1. A Little R and R Entertainment Service, 2. PollinG PlACes erwise be interested in the Will or estate,
before the expiration. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047, before the expiration. A Little R & R Productions, 4153 W 62nd St., 9001470A WestsiDe MAnor 1224 s norton or both of riCHArD JACKson Jr..
the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- County of lA the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Los Angeles, CA 90043, County of los Angeles Ave los AnGeles 90019
registered owner(s): registered owner(s): A Petition For ProBAte has been
rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business 9001716A tHe KAPPA KAstle 1846
name in violation of the rights of another under stephanie i. Patton-Holloman, 6419 shenandoah name in violation of the rights of another under robert Donald Williams iii, 4153 W 62nd st., los filed by AntHonY BrooKs in the
CrensHAW BlvD los AnGeles 90019 superior Court of California, County of
Federal, state, or common law (see section Avenue, los Angeles, CA 90056 Federal, state, or common law (see section Angeles, CA 90043-3612 9001724A ArlinGton HeiGHts eleMentArY
14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). this business is conducted by an individual 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). robert Donald Williams ii, 4153 W 62nd st., los 1717 7tH Ave los AnGeles 90019 los AnGeles.
original the registrant commenced to transact business original Angeles, CA 90043-3612 9002306A First PresBYteriAn CHUrCH tHe Petition For ProBAte requests
11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/13 under the fictitious business name or names listed 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/13 this business is conducted by general partnership 1809 West BlvD los AnGeles 90019 that AntHonY BrooKs be appointed as
WWA-2558400# above on n/A WWA-2557411# the registrant commenced to transact business 9002322A AltA loMA eleMentArY sCHool
i declare that all information in this statement is under the fictitious business name or names listed personal representative to administer the
SOUTHWEST WAVE SOUTHWEST WAVE 1745 vineYArD Ave los AnGeles 90019
true and correct. (A registrant who declares as above on 10/24/13 estate of the decedent.
9005316A sAtUrn st eleMentArY sCHool tHe Petition requests author-
true information which he or she knows to be false i declare that all information in this statement is 5360 sAtUrn st los AnGeles 90019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is guilty of a crime.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS true and correct. (A registrant who declares as 9005319A Western CHr oF los AnGeles ity to administer the estate under the
NAME STATEMENT s/ stephanie i. Patton-Holloman. Administrator NAME STATEMENT true information which he or she knows to be false 1218 s FAirFAX Ave los AnGeles 90019 independent Administration of estates Act
File no. 2013232604 this statement was filed with the County Clerk of File no. 2013230375 is guilty of a crime.) 9005321A toM BrADleY FAMilY Center . (this authority will allow the person-
the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: los Angeles on november 05, 2013. the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: s/ robert Donald Williams iii, Partner 5213 W PiCo BlvD los AnGeles 90019
Creative Hands Pre school, 1639 West vernon notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of J-Dior Maid and Cleaning Services, 601 W. this statement was filed with the County Clerk of al representative to take many actions
9005322A l.A.P.D. oPerAtions West 4849 without obtaining court approval. Before
Ave, los Angeles CA 90062, County of los section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- Hyde Park Blvd., #10, Inglewood, CA 90302 los Angeles on october 24, 2013. veniCe BlvD los AnGeles 90019
Angeles erally expires at the end of five years from the date registered owner(s): notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of 9007211A QUeen Anne reCreAtion
taking certain very important actions, how-
registered owner(s): on which it was filed in the office of the County Diana ortiz, 601 W. Hyde Park Blvd., #10, section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- Center 1240 West BlvD los AnGeles ever, the personal representative will be
natasha Madison, 648 loyola Ave, Carson CA Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of inglewood, CA 90302 erally expires at the end of five years from the date 90019 required to give notice to interested per-
90746 section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any omar serna, 601 W. Hyde Park Blvd., #10, on which it was filed in the office of the County 9007226A resiDenCe 1228 s treMAine Ave sons unless they have waived notice or
this business is conducted by XXX change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- inglewood, CA 90302 Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of los AnGeles 90019
the registrant commenced to transact business suant to section 17913 other than a change in the this business is conducted by a Married Couple. section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any consented to the proposed action.) the
DeAn C. loGAn independent administration authority will
under the fictitious business name or names listed residence address of a registered owner. A new the registrant commenced to transact business change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- registrar-recorder/County Clerk
above on n/A Fictitious Business name statement must be filed under the fictitious business name or names listed suant to section 17913 other than a change in the County of los Angeles
be granted unless an interested person
i declare that all information in this statement is before the expiration. above on n/A. residence address of a registered owner. A new 11/21/13 files an objection to the petition and shows
true and correct. (A registrant who declares as the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- i declare that all information in this statement is Fictitious Business name statement must be filed WWA-2558954# good cause why the court should not grant
true information which he or she knows to be false rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business true and correct. (A registrant who declares as before the expiration. SOUTHWEST WAVE the authority.
is guilty of a crime.) name in violation of the rights of another under true information which he or she knows to be false the filing of this statement does not of itself autho-
s/ natasha Madison, owner Federal, state, or common law (see section is guilty of a crime.) rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business A HeArinG on the petition will be held in
this statement was filed with the County Clerk of 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). s/ Diana ortiz name in violation of the rights of another under LOS ANGELES COUNTY this court as follows: 01/09/14 at 8:30AM in
los Angeles on november 8, 2013 Amended (new) Filing this statement was filed with the County Clerk of Federal, state, or common law (see section METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION Dept. 11 located at 111 n. Hill st., los
notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/13 los Angeles on november 6, 2013. 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). AUTHORITY (METRO) AnGeles, CA 90012
section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- WWA-2557424# notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of original INVITATION FOR BIDS iF YoU oBJeCt to the granting of the
erally expires at the end of five years from the date SOUTHWEST WAVE section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/13 petition, you should appear at the hearing
erally expires at the end of five years from the date WWA-2552166# Metro will receive bids for C1082 – Bus Washers
on which it was filed in the office of the County SOUTHWEST WAVE and state your objections or file written
at Divisions 8 and 15 Design/Build. the work
Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of to be performed is the complete design/build, objections with the court before the hear-
section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any construction and construction management work ing. Your appearance may be in person or
change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS for installation of Bus Washers at Divisions 8 by your attorney.
suant to section 17913 other than a change in the NAME STATEMENT and 15 as outlined in the specification. California iF YoU Are A CreDitor or a contingent
residence address of a registered owner. A new File no. 2013220876 state Contractor’s license Classification A or Bis
Fictitious Business name statement must be filed the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: creditor of the decedent, you must file your
required of the Prime Bidder. All subcontractors claim with the court and mail a copy to
before the expiration. Bennett’s Notary Services, 931 E. 90th St., Los must possess appropriate licenses for each spe-
the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Angeles, CA 90002, County of los Angeles cialty subcontractor. the estimate is $1,000,000 the personal representative appointed by
rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business registered owner(s): - $5,000,000. Bidders are strongly encouraged the court within the later of either (1) four
name in violation of the rights of another under Yvonne Marie Bennett, 931 e. 90th st., los to attend the Pre-Bid conference on Tuesday, months from the date of first issuance of
Federal, state, or common law (see section Angeles, CA 90002; CA December 3, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the Alhambra letters to a general personal represen-
14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). this business is conducted by an individual Conference Room 9th Floor located at the office
original the registrant commenced to transact business tative, as defined in section 58(b) of the
of Procurement & Material Mgmt, one Gateway California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days
11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/13 under the fictitious business name or names listed Plaza, los Angeles, CA 90012.
WWA-2556245# above on 12/6/2006 from the date of mailing or personal deliv-
INGLEWOOD/HAWTHORNE WAVE i declare that all information in this statement is Date of Job Walk to be scheduled after Pre- ery to you of a notice under section 9052
true and correct. (A registrant who declares as Bid Conference. Participants in Job Walks of the California Probate Code.
true information which he or she knows to be false MUST wear a safety vest & safety shoes. other California statutes and legal author-
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is guilty of a crime.)
NAME STATEMENT s/ Yvonne Marie Bennett, owner
Participation in the Pre-Bid Meeting and Job ity may affect your rights as a creditor.
Walk is not mandatory. You may want to consult with an attorney
File no. 2013226516 this statement was filed with the County Clerk of
the following person(s) is (are) doing business as: los Angeles on october 23, 2013 All Bids must be submitted on forms furnished knowledgeable in California law.
The Studio C, 3739 W. Slauson Ave., Los notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of by Metro, and must be filed at the reception desk YoU MAY eXAMine the file kept by the
Angeles, CA 90043 section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- of the office of Procurement & Material Mgmt on court. if you are a person interested in
registered owner(s): erally expires at the end of five years from the date or before 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2014 the estate, you may file with the court a
Christopher Griffin, 3739 W. slauson Ave. #3C, on which it was filed in the office of the County Pacific time, at which time bids will be opened
los Angeles, CA 90043 Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of request for special notice (form De-154)
and publicly read. Bids received later than the of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of
this business is conducted by an individual. section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any above date and time will be rejected and returned
the registrant commenced to transact business change in the facts set forth in the statement pur- to the bidder unopened. each bid must be sealed estate assets or of any petition or account
under the fictitious business name or names listed suant to section 17913 other than a change in the and marked Bid no. C1082. as provided in Probate Code section 1250.
above on n/A. residence address of a registered owner. A new A Request for Special Notice form is available
i declare that all information in this statement is Fictitious Business name statement must be filed the non-refundable price for the complete iFB from the court clerk.
true and correct. (A registrant who declares as before the expiration. documents (on disk) is $10.00 when picked up
true information which he or she knows to be false the filing of this statement does not of itself autho- in Pro Per Petitioner
at the above address; or $15.00 if disks are AntHonY BrooKs
is guilty of a crime.) rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business to be mailed. Please contact the Procurement
s/ Christopher Griffin name in violation of the rights of another under receptionist at 213-922-1037 to purchase copies. 724 e. FAirvieW BlvD.
this statement was filed with the County Clerk of Federal, state, or common law (see section inGleWooD CA 90302
los Angeles on october 31, 2013. 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). You may obtain further information, by faxing 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/13
notiCe-in accordance with subdivision (a) of original Deneise Glover at (213) 922-3883. WWA-2556711#
section 17920, a Fictitious name statement gen- 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/13 11/21/13 SOUTHWEST WAVE
erally expires at the end of five years from the date WWA-2551141# WWA-2558026#
on which it was filed in the office of the County SOUTHWEST WAVE SOUTHWEST WAVE
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SPORTS
Sports South Gate,
B r i e f s
CORRESPONDENTS SOUGHT
Eagle Rock
the Wave is looking for student
correspondents to help us cover
local high school sports.
meet in
Correspondents will be asked
to provide results, stories and
possibly pictures and videos on
quarters
their schools’ varsity athletic
contests, both major and minor BY RON GUILD
sports. SPORTS EDITOR
Ideally, correspondents will
have a basic knowledge of how South Gate High School’s
to write about sports, but training
will be provided, if needed.
potent one-two running back
those interested can con- punch will be the next team to
tact sports Editor Ron Guild at attempt to hand Eagle Rock its
[email protected], or first loss.
managing Editor don Wanlass at The sixth-seeded Rams (6-5)
[email protected]. visit No. 3 Eagle Rock (11-0) at
7 p.m. Friday in the quarterfinals
SOCCER of the City Section Division II
Former El Rancho high school
standout Cristian Roldan of football playoffs.
Quarterback Ajene Harris sprints out against Jefferson in the City Section Division I playoffs.
Washington has been named the Junior Lavell Thompson, the
Photo by Robert S. Helfman
Pac-12 freshman of the year in City’s third-leading rusher, and
men’s soccer. senior Alexander Flatos lead the
the Gatorade national high way for South Gate, a 62-22 win-
school player of the year in
2012, Roldan tied for first on the
huskies in points (16) and goals
Dorsey gets second shot at Crenshaw ner over Lincoln in the first round.
Thompson has rushed for 1,893
(six) and was third in the confer- yards and 28 touchdowns (he has
ence in total shots (51). BY RON GUILD 29 total) and Flatos has 1,108
during the season, the Pico SPORTS EDITOR yards and 11 TDs on 91 carries.
Rivera native was the Pac-12 Flatos has another 231 yards and
player of the week oct. 22 and It’s not as if Dorsey High four TDs on six receptions.
the topsoccerdrawer.com nation- School isn’t aware of what it Against Lincoln, Thompson ran
al player of the week and College faces Friday in the quarterfinals for 215 yards and two scores and
soccer news national team of the of the City Section Division I
week honoree.
Flatos had 130 yards and two TDs
the huskies won the regu-
football playoffs. on the ground and two receptions
lar-season title and got the no. The Dons have already expe- for TDs.
2 overall seed in the nCaa tour- rienced first-hand what Jefferson Although the ball wasn’t put in
nament. did in the first-round: a one-sided the air a lot, Andrew Toro did net
the Pac-12 player of the year is loss at the hands of the sec- 161 yards and a pair of TDs.
uCla’s leo stolz. ond-seeded Cougars. Eagle Rock, the Northern
the munich, Germany native It will be a battle of two 7-4 League champion, advanced with
led the conference in points (23) teams at Crenshaw, although
on nine goals and five assists. a 31-27 win over Hamilton.
the record shows there is a gap Bell at San Fernando
FOOTBALL between the two. Crenshaw won Crenshaw High School running back Jacob Knight (25) breaks loose for a big gain against Jefferson in the City Bell (5-6) has a tall task facing it
usC quarterback Cody Kessler the Coliseum League meeting, Section playoffs. Crenshaw won the first-round game, 83-0. when it visits No. 1 San Fernando
and placekicker andre heidari 41-0 after building a 41-0 lead at Photo by Robert S. Helfman (11-0) in a Division II quarterfinal.
have earned Pac-12 weekly hon- halftime. Leading a Tiger team that is
ors in football. The first round of the playoffs Clinton Hewitt, put the clamps their third score. yards and 24 TDs, leads the way averaging 49.6 points per game
Kessler is the offensive hon- showed Crenshaw is not slowing on a high-powered Rough Rider “We just couldn’t finish for Garfield. He ran for 134 yards
oree after completing 25 of 37 and rolled up 776 yards of total
passes for 288 yards and a down in the least. offense. drives,” Roosevelt coach Javier and three scores in a 27-20 win offense in a 77-44 victory over
touchdown in the trojans’ 20-17 The Cougars crushed visiting “Defense won the game for Cid said. “That’s something we over Palisades in the first round. Verdugo Hills to open the play-
upset of no. 5 stanford at the Jefferson, 83-0, returning five us,” Knox said. started doing too much of. But Sophomore quarterback offs is senior quarterback Cristian
Coliseum. he had a season-high kicks for touchdowns and lead- “We had too many false starts you have to give Dorsey credit Ausencio Navarro complement- Solano.
for completions and attempts ing 48-0 at halftime. and holdings. We’d get a good on defense. They mixed it up a ed the ground attack by complet- All Solano did in that game was
and completed 10 in a row at They’ve recorded six consec- play, then get a holding. We’ve lot and showed some things we ing 12 of 13 passes for 199 yards pass for 373 yards and six TDs
one point. utive shutouts (including all of got to go back and work on this.” hadn’t seen, like a 3-3 stack and and a TD. Stevie Williams had
With the score 17-17 and 1:23
and run for 175 yards and three
left, he hit marqise lee on a
their league foes) and are aver- For Roosevelt, it was a game played man on us.” five catches for 151 yards and scores.
13-yarder on fourth down to keep aging 42.7 points per game on of missed opportunities. Cid was pleased with his the TD. For the season, the City’s lead-
the game-winning drive alive. the season. On five different occasions, team’s defensive effort. Carson routed Arleta, 51-22 ing passer has completed 165 of
heidari, the special teams Quarterback Ajene Harris and the Rough Riders reached the “That was outstanding for us,” to open the playoffs as junior 236 passes for 3,394 yards and 42
honoree, hit the game-winning running backs Jacob Knight and Dorsey 21 or closer, only to come he said. “They had the two big quarterback Kiki Flores threw for TDs with just five interceptions
47-yard field goal with 19 sec- Cory Walker and wide receiv- away empty. plays in the first half for scores, 250 yards and three scores and and rushed for 1,052 yards and
onds left. er-returner Nolan Grigsby lead In the first quarter, Julio but other than that we did a pretty Jabari Minix ran for 115 and two. 16 TDs.
arizona state cornerback the way for this potent offense. Gallegos returned a punt 23 yards good job.”
Robert nelson is the defensive
Kelvin Sudberry (five for 115 Receivers Charles Bell (34
player of the week. The first-round was more of a to the Don nine-yard line. That Garfield at Carson yards, two TDs) and Don’Yeh for 949 yards, 15 TDs) and Jose
nelson had two interceptions, struggle for Dorsey, which had ended with a mishandled snap, Garfield coach Lorenzo Patterson (three for 102, one) Camargo (67 for 1,227 yards, 10
returning the second 23 yards for to overcome 13 penalties for 85 ruining a makeable field goal Hernandez knows one thing each went past the century mark TDs) have been the main benefi-
a td late in the fourth period to yards to grind out a 22-7 win attempt. about the playoffs. in receiving yardage. ciaries of Solano’s throws.
seal a 30-17 victory over oregon over Roosevelt. In the second period, a 32-yard “For us, they go through the Linebacker Manoah Pearson Bell opened the playffs with a
state. Paul Knox, the Dons coach, pass from David Arriaga to his Marine League,” he said. had 14 tackles, eight of them 35-6 win over Washington Prep.
remains confident they can be brother, Daniel, put the ball at The Bulldogs (8-3), who were solo. His 162 tackles lead the Junior quarterback Redani
BASKETBALL
nevada senior guard deonte successful provided they clean the 13. But three five-yard pen- routed by eventual champion City. Diaz, who has thrown for 1,775
Burton, a Centennial high up the issues that plagued them alties set them back and the drive Narbonne, 45-0 last year in the Division III yards and 21 TDs with just seven
school grad, has been named in the opener. stalled. first round and to Carson the pre- Douglass vs. View Park interceptions, is the leader for the
the mountain West Conference “We have to be better against They got to the 13 in the third vious two seasons, visit the Colts Top-seeded View Park Prep Eagles.
men’s basketball player of the Crenshaw, but if we eliminate all period, and again got nothing (6-5) Friday in the quarterfinals. (10-0) hosts Douglass (6-4-1) at Senior Andrew Alderete has
week. these mistakes, I’m confident we out of it and in the fourth got to “Hopefully, the third time is Jackie Robinson Stadium in a caught 43 passes for 577 yards
Burton averaged 26.5 points, can beat them,” he said. the five before being stopped on the charm,” he said of the latest Division III quarterfinal.
5.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and
and nine TDs.
1.5 assists as the Wolfpack won
Noah Whitney completed downs. postseason meeting with Carson. The Knights defeated Legacy, Julian Vazquez leads the defense
road games at Cal Poly and san seven of 14 passes for 155 yards The Riders finally broke He feels a tough preleague 36-0 and Douglass topped with 94 tackles and 10.0 sacks.
Francisco. and three TDs (two to Daniel through when Arriaga (13-for-30 schedule has the Bulldogs bat- Contreras, 34-21 in open- Division III
he shot 51.3 percent (20-for- Lawson and one to Jermale for 154 yards) connected with tle-tested enough to hold their ing-round games. Torres at Wilson
39) from the field, including 41.7 Jefferson) against Roosevelt, Desiderio Ramirez on a 15-yard own. UCLA commit Cameron Central League runner-up
(5-for-12) on three-pointers. which concluded the season at pass with 5:02 to play. “I feel we’ve put ourselves Griffin leads the way for View Torres (7-3) heads to No. 4 Wilson
8-3. Robert Jones had 97 yards That cut the Dorsey lead to in position where we’re able to Park on both sides of the ball. (8-3) Friday for a Division III
SOCCER on 22 carries. 14-7, but the ensuing onsides compete,” he said. “I’m looking
loyola marymount freshman
The 6-3, 210-pounder averages quarterfinal contest.
adrien Perez has been named The defense, led by line- kick didn’t travel to required 10 forward to the challenge.” 14.4 tackles per game and is a The fifth-seeded Toros opened
the West Coast Conference backers Daquan Baker, Erin yards, giving the Dons a short Senior tailback TyJon Delancy, standout as a ball carrier and pass the playoffs with a 55-14 win over
men’s soccer player of the week. Washington, Aubrey Lovo and field they soon converted into who has 225 carries for 1,549 catcher on offense. Marquez.
Perez scored two goals and
added an assist as the lions
won their final two regular-season
games over san diego and santa
Clara to clinch the WCC title.
he has 10 goals and five
Norwalk, Dominguez mirror images of reach other
assists for the nCaa tournament- He’s rushed for 1,936 yards No. 2 seed Diamond Ranch, Serra at Buena against Agoura indicated.
bound lions. BY RON GUILD
SPORTS EDITOR and 32 TDs, while averaging 13.9 31-28 in the first round, hosts No. 1 Serra (11-0), a 48-16 Josh Rosen threw five TD
BASKETBALL yards per carry. Burbank (9-2) Friday at Downey winner over Oxnard Pacifica in passes and Shay Fields caught
serra high school forward Ron Considering each employs the In the first-round win over in a Southeast Division quarter- the first round, takes on Buena four scoring tosses from two dif-
Freeman has signed a national ground-oriented double wing-T West Covina, he rushed for 188 final. (8-3) in the quarters. Buena ferent quarterbacks.
letter of intent to play basketball offense, Norwalk and Dominguez yards and three TDs and caught The Chiefs got a spectacular opened with a 28-7 win at Morro Tesoro (9-2) opened with
at Cal state Fullerton. high schools won’t be seeing any- four passes for 164 yards and two effort in the opener from junior Bay. a 49-32 win over Long Beach
he helped the Cavaliers win thing Friday in the quarterfinals scores. quarterback Christian Lara, who The Cavaliers were dominating Cabrillo.
the CIF-ss 4aa title and go 26-7. Junior Jacob Carr doesn’t was 22-for-30 for 264 yards and on both sides of the ball in the Northwest Division
“Ron is oozing with potential,” of the CIF-SS Southeast Division
Fullerton coach dedrique taylor playoffs they don’t see every day throw a lot, but is effective when three TDs and ran for 62 yards opener. Salesian at Boron
said of the 6-6, 180-pounder. in practice. he does. Against West Covina, he and another score. Dwight Williams had a 35-yard Salesian (9-2), a 61-16 first-
“he has great length and is a Top-seeded Norwalk (11-0) was 4-for-4 for 164 yards. For the year, Lara has complet- interception return for a TD and a round winner over Chadwick,
high-level athlete. We are getting drew the home game (which will Dominguez, on the other hand, ed 136 of 244 passes for 2,068 blocked punt he recovered in the hits the road to take on Boron
a young man with high character be played at La Mirada against doesn’t rely on any one ball car- yards and 17 TDs and rushed end zone for another score. (8-3) in the quarterfinals.
that gives us a chance to build Dominguez (8-3) in a 7 p.m. con- rier, instead going with a running for another 501 yards and eight Jalen Greene passed for 158 The Mustangs are led by senior
toward a very successful future.” back-by-committee approach. scores. yards and two TDs (to Jordan quarterback Blaise Booth, who
test that sends the winner to next
SOCCER week’s semifinals. Senior Domonique Lee has His favorite receiver, Brandon Lasley and Gregory Webb) and has thrown for 1,749 yards and 16
Warren (division 2), El Rancho Each won in impressive fash- rushed for 1,028 yards and 13 Takata has 53 catches for 1,124 ran for 59 yards and a score. TDs, and Marquis Ware, who has,
(3) and Inglewood’s animo ion, especially on offense, in the TDs on 82 carries, Joshua Ford yards and eight TDs. Against Junior running back Noah 396 yards rushing, 480 yards on
leadership (6) high schools are first round. has 959 yards and seven TDs on Diamond Ranch, he caught eight Martinez (218 carries for 1,197 receptions and eight TDs. He had
ranked no. 1 in their respective The top-seeded Lancers were 120 carries and Keith Hairston for 127 yards. yards, 12 TDs) is the focal point 118 yards and two TDs on eight
division of the southern section 42-27 winners over West Covina, has 937 yards and 12 TDs on 121 Burbank, a 49-14 winner over of the Buena offense. He rushed carries against Chadwick.
preseason boys soccer polls. carries. Mayfair in the first round, can run for 146 yards and three TDs Linebacker Jamadre Cobb
In girls soccer, downey is no. 1 while Dominguez raced past El
in division 4. Rancho, 41-0. Against El Rancho, Lee was and throw the ball. against Morro Bay. averages 11.2 tackles per game.
Norwalk, averaging 47.8 points the big ground gainer with 174 Junior running back James Bulldog quarterback Martin Boron, which outlasted
WRESTLING per game, has had the more yards and three TDs on 11 car- Williams has 1,397 yards and 22 Mijares was 10-for-13 for 114 Capistrano Valley Christian,
st. John Bosco high school impressive regular season. ries. Ford ran for 102 yards on TDs on 139 carries and junior yards passing in that game. 60-42 in the first round, has an
is no. 1 in division 2 of the Senior running back Rashaad 11 carries and Hairston had 48 quarterback Ryan Meredith has Pac-5 Division outstanding running game. D.J.
southern section preseason Penny, the Southern Section lead- yards and two scores as the Dons passed for 1,853 yards and 26 St. John Bosco vs. Tesoro Payne leads it with 1,939 yards
wrestling poll. rushed for 455 yards as a team. TDs with just a single intercep- The top-seeded Braves (11- and 25 TDs and Jadrian Wiser has
In division 4, Paramount is
er in points (246) and touch-
downs (41) is the focal point of Burbank at Santa Fe tion. 0) had little trouble in the first 1,008 yards and eight scores.
eighth and downey ninth.
the Lancer attack. Santa Fe (7-4), which shocked Western Division round, as their 69-24 decision
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Price speaks
City Councilman Curren Price talks to at-risk youth served by the Los Angeles Job Corps Program and the
YWCA of Greater Los Angeles during a town hall meeting Monday at the YWCA of Greater Los Angeles in
downtown Los Angeles. Among the subjects he discussed were gun violence and youth empowerment.
Photo by Gary McCarthy

Wells Fargo offers credit advice

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Presents

2013 TEEN SUMMIT

Saturday - November 23, 2013
UCLA Ackerman Hall
This all-day conference for 1300 plus 13-18 year olds is slated for
November 23, 2013, at UCLA for Boys & Girls Clubs members. The purpose
of the event is to empower teens to expect more and to be more on all levels.
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