Page 2 January 16, 2014 Police Reports MON 12/30/13 TO SUN 1/5/14 ROBBERY 13600 S YUKON AV STREET, HIGHWAY, ALLEY Mon 12/30/13 Property Taken: Cell Phone In Pink Case, Tap Card ROBBERY 14600 S OCEAN GATE AV HARDWARE STORE Tue 12/31/13 Vehicle: Sus - CA 2003 Hond Acc 4d Blu ROBBERY 11600 S GALE AV DUPLEX/FOURPLEX Wed 1/1/ Property Taken: $100 In US Currency, Unk Denominations, Galaxy S2 Cell Phone ROBBERY 11300 S HAWTHORNE BL STREET, HIGHWAY, ALLEY Wed 1/1/14 Property Taken: $200 Inside Black Leather Wallet ROBBERY 15000 S PRAIRIE AV PARKING LOT, GARAGE, PAID Thu 1/2/14 Property Taken: Vehicle Keys ROBBERY 11300 S HAWTHORNE BL STREET, HIGHWAY, ALLEY Sun 1/5/14 BURGLARY 14600 S LEMOLI AV Mon 12/30/13 BURGLARY 4300 W 141ST ST Tue 12/31/13 Property Taken: California Driver License Bearing Vics Name, Healthcare Insurance Card, Ralph Lauren Mens Wallet/Light Brown In Color, 1) Black Vinyle Case With Silver Apple Lap Top, Bulova Mens Watch/Bronze/ Black In Color BURGLARY - RESIDENTIAL 4300 W IMPERIAL HY MOTEL & HOTEL ROOM Wed 1/1/14 Property Taken: Pink/Blk Purse Cont $60, Ss Card, Id Card BURGLARY 14500 S OCEAN GATE AV Wed 1/1/14 Property Taken: Blk Stereo With Silver Knob, Spider Symbol On Knob BURGLARY - COMMERCIAL 12300 S VAN NESS AV Thu 1/2/14 Property Taken: Gas Can BURGLARY - RESIDENTIAL 11500 S CIMARRON AV HOUSE Thu 1/2/14 Property Taken: (6) Gold Rings, (4) Gold Chains, (6) Sets Of Earrings, Us Coins, Small Red Wooden Coing Box BURGLARY - RESIDENTIAL 3700 W 119TH PL HOUSE Thu 1/2/14 BURGLARY - RESIDENTIAL 13600 S JEFFERSON AV HOUSE Sat 1/4/14 Property Taken: Televisions Computer Equip, Black 50” Vizio Plasma Television, Black Asus Desktop Computer Calendar All Cities Ongoing • Recovery International Meetings, Fridays, 10 a.m., South Bay Mental Health Center, 2311 El Segundo Blvd. For more information call (310) 512-8112. Hawthorne Tuesday, January 28 • City Council Meeting, 6-10 p.m., City Council Chambers, 4455 W 126th St. For more information call (310) 349-2915. Ongoing • Hawthorne Museum open Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hawthorne Museum, 12622 Grevillea Ave. • Free10k Walk Club-Hawthorne. All age groups. Weekly walks, clinics, motivation. For more information call (323) 201-7253. Inglewod Wednesday, January 22 • Library Computer Class: Internet for Beginners, 6- 7:30 p.m., Inglewood Library, Gates Computer Center. To enroll in this class call (310) 412-5380. Thursday, January 23 • Bingo for kids and teens, 4 p.m., Inglewood Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd. For more information call (310) 412-5645. Saturday, January 25 • “Discover Earth” Exhibition Opening, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Inglewood Library, 101 Manchester Blvd. For more information call (310) 412-5380. Thursday, January 30 • Library Computer Class: Social Networking, 11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Inglewood Library, Gates Computer Center. To enroll in this class call (310) 412-5380. Ongoing • Third Tuesday Family Movie . 10 a.m. Inglewood Library, Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall, 101 W. Manchester Blvd. Call 310-412-5645 for more information. Lawndale Ongoing • Lawndale Farmers Market, every Wednesday, 2-7 p.m., 147th St. in front of Lawndale Library. For information call (310) 679-3306. • Commodities Free Food Program, every Wednesday at 10 a.m., Community Center, 14700 Burin Ave. For information call (310) 973-3270. • Finance 10 Simple Ways to Instantly Improve Your Finances in 2014 (BPT) - Do you wonder how you could better manage finances? You’re not alone. When it comes to money, most people are far from perfect. Whether you make $20,000 a year or $200,000, some simple steps can start you on the right financial path, and some of them only take a few minutes to complete. “Personal finance is an intimidating topic, especially if you’ve made mistakes in the past,” says Michael McAuliffe, an adjunct instructor at Morton College and president of the nonprofit Family Credit Management. “But everyone has the opportunity to start fresh and make improvements. Your past missteps don’t have to dictate your financial future if you resolve to be proactive today.” McAuliffe recently co-authored a financial workbook titled “Personal Finance Made Easy.” Thanks to a grant from State Farm, the workbook can be downloaded for free at www.familycredit.org, or you can request a hard copy be mailed to you free of charge. You can use the workbook alone or pair with the free online video lessons. Topics covered include money management, savings, investing and more. McAuliffe suggests 10 simple ways for you to start improving your finances immediately: 1. Stop, think, save - When out shopping, don’t mindlessly pile things in the cart. Take a moment to stop, think what you really need, and save by not buying extras. Cutting unnecessary spending is easy when you make a habit of briefly pausing to analyze what you really need. 2. Cut 5 percent - If your employer cut your paycheck by 5 percent, you’d be unhappy, but you’d still be able to survive. Why not make that cut now? Reduce the extras like your daily latte or weekly visit to the salon and the savings will mount quickly. 3. Save - Every little bit counts when it comes to savings. If you save just $5 a day - the cost of a fast food lunch - you’ll have $1,800 in a year. It’s OK to start slow and build momentum. The ultimate goal should be to save at least 10 percent of your net income (income after taxes and other deductions). 4. Budget - It sounds simple, but most people don’t have a solid budget. Create a spending plan now and stick to it. List all expenses and see where adjustments can be made. Refer back to your budget regularly to stay on track. 5. Keep multiple savings accounts - The less accessible your money is, the easier it is to reduce spending. Keep multiple savings accounts and pay yourself first. One savings account could be designated for an emergency fund, another for a new car or a future vacation. 6. Make it visual - Discourage overspending by reminding yourself why you are trying to save. A photo of your vacation destination, for example, illustrates what you’re saving for; put it everywhere you spend money - wallet, computer monitor, vehicle, etc. 7. Make your money work for you - Consistent contributions add up over time, and thanks to the power of compound interest, the longer you leave your money untouched in a savings account or other investment, the more it can grow. 8. Home savings - If you own a home, you know it can cost a lot of money. Cut costs by doing home improvements and maintenance jobs yourself rather than hire out. Call your insurance agent and see if there is a lower rate for homeowner’s insurance. Check into refinancing while rates are still low. 9. Manage checking accounts - You need a checking account, but are you really keeping track of your money? Online banking makes it easier than ever to balance your checkbook, track your spending and set up alerts when your balance goes under a certain amount. 10. Review your credit report - From mortgages and car loans to employment and renting eligibility, your credit report and score affect many aspects of life. You can review your credit report for free annually by going to www.annualcreditreport.com. 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