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Questions remain over Downey and Norwalk newspaper deal
Email describes secret meeting held at Outback Steakhouse between Kelley, Mendez, Egan, Norwalk Chamber Executive Director Vivian Hansen, President Joe Derthick, Board Member Rob Cazares, and Downey publisher. By Brian…
Central Basin, WRD, Lawmakers engulfed in ‘water war’
By Randy Economy A bill winding its way through Sacramento is causing a stir within two of the most powerful local water agencies over who has the ìlegalî rights to…
LA Councilman Richard Alarcon, Wife Charged with Voter Fraud, Perjury
LOS ANGELES – Prosecutors today filed perjury and voter fraud charges against Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon and his wife after a judge dismissed a 24-count Grand Jury indictment.…
Update: Myron Chisem identified as ICE Agent shooting victim in Carson; Minor son arrested
4:35 p.m. update: The following news item has just been released to the media regarding the incident in Carson last night. “ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent Myron W.…
Mendoza bill aimed to ‘improve’ classified employee death benefits clears first hurdle
By Randy Economy A bill aimed to improve death benefits for classified employees cleared an important hurdle in Sacramento. The new law, written by Assemblyman Tony Mendoza passed the Assembly…
Valley Christian goes on the offensive attack, moves closer to outright league crown
By Loren Kopff Valley Christian softball head coach Jim Snyder wanted to get another win and improve his team’s chances of winning an Olympic League title outright. But at the…
Hawaiian Elementary School placed on ‘lock down’ as law enforcement searches for domestic violence suspect
By Randy Economy An elementary school in Hawaiian Gardens was placed on lock down Wednesday morning as members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Weapons Team searched for a…
Taylor Welch identified as arrested Hutchinson Middle School substitute teacher on felony lewd act on a child charge
By Randy Economy Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Victims Bureau have arrested Taylor Welch, a 22 year old resident of La Mirada for possible felony lewd act…
Linda Sánchez to Announce Winners of 2012 Annual Congressional Arts Competition at Reception and Awards Ceremony
Cerritos, CA—Congresswoman Linda Sánchez will announce the winners of her 2012 Annual 39th Congressional District Arts Competition at a reception and award ceremony on Saturday, May 5th at the La Mirada Regional…