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Los Angeles News Roundup July 13, 2009

By Mike Spence | 07/13/09

32nd Congressional District election is Tuesday. Candidates are Democrat Judy Chu, Republican Betty Tom Chu and Libertarian Christopher M. Agrella. Will Betty Chu take advantage of a low turnout to score an upset?   53rd Assembly race has a soap opera twist. Canidates used to date. Restraining orders, public intoxication and hell hath no fury….   DWP: Use more power, pay a whole LOT more dollars. They say it will be revenue... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup July 10, 2009

By Mike Spence | 07/10/09

L.A. City and Trade-Technical colleges placed on probation.An accrediting body faults them for inadequate planning and evaluation of the effectiveness of student programs. The board should be fired, but they are controlled by the unions that run these schools. Judge blocks city from using DWP water funds. The DWP raises rates, transfers money to the city, a tax increase you didn’t know about. Carson passes ammo sales restrictions. Now... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup July 9, 2009

By Mike Spence | 07/09/09

Gloves off on cost of Michael Jackson's services. Only $17,000 in donations has been received. Do I have to pay for my own funeral or can someone else pickup the tab? LAPD's public database omits nearly 40% of this year's crimes.The map, touted as a way for residents to monitor the safety of their neighborhoods, doesn't include about 19,000 serious crimes reported in other LAPD data. Officials say they're looking into it. So when you here that... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup July 8, 2009

By Mike Spence | 07/08/09

Los Angeles can start hearing about news! The Michael Jackson funeral dominated the coverage yesterday. Today a little more news has breached the Jackson media wall.   .LA.'s acting mayor had a busy day in the spotlight. Pysch! There is more Michael Jackson news. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is on vacation. Stunning the world he was not drawn back to be in front of all the television camera covering the event. Acting mayor Jan Perry did... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup July 6, 2009

By Mike Spence | 07/06/09

Van Nuys breakup proposal hits nerve. BORDER WAR: Fight over calling piece of area Sherman Oaks is divisive in Valley. Some good fun in the SF valley over jealousy, snobbery and home values. Hot on the trail of hot dogs in Carson. If you ever though that government has too much money and power. Read this story about sworn peace officers and government official chasing down hot dog vendors. The inhumanity of it is amazing. Those hot dogs had... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup July 3, 2009

By Mike Spence | 07/03/09

Villaraigosa starts vacation in South Africa a day after inauguration. This is the first thing he has done well for the city in a long time. New rail corridor between L.A. and Las Vegas could doom maglev project. High speed rail beats maglev in lobbying war. Bus line spends $259,000 in stimulus money on wheel polishers from foreign company: Australia thank you for your hard earned tax dollars. Former City Council members speak against... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup July 2, 2009

By Mike Spence | 07/02/09

Villaraigosa sworn in for second term as mayor: Promises to “recommit” to Los Angeles. Buyer beware. Trutanich inaugurated as new LA City Attorney. Following Delgadillo will make him look great. LAUSD votes to covert Birmingham High School to a charter: Freedom!!! L.A. employers face immigration audits: 25 years too late. Race for 32nd district not over yet: I just voted absentee for Betty Chu. Costs of LBPD officers' lawsuits... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup, July 1, 2009

By Mike Spence | 07/01/09

    Plenty of news in the Los Angeles area.   No LAPD officer will be fired over May Day melee. It's only fair since none of the rioters are doing any time.   Jobs and schools will be top priorities for Villaraigosa's second term. If at first you don't succeed..... LA council approves $1.1M overrun for zoo elephant project. The council doesn't have money for ongoing expenses for people, but elephants no... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup July 29, 2009

By Mike Spence | 06/29/09

San Fernando Valley Congressman Brad Sherman holds townhall. He does get beat up for voting for the stimulus package. They all should feel the heat. Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca may increase the number of condoms passed out in the segregated section for gay inmates. Next he will pass out KY and hot towels. New LAUSD board members get sworn in. They have big plans and no money. El Monte considers bankruptcy. $ They managed a $12... read more »

BREAKING NEWS: Sen. Dennis Hollingsworth WON'T Challenge Congresswoman Mary Bono-Mack

By Mike Spence | 06/28/09

Today I exchanged a few emails with State Senate Republican Leader Dennis Hollingsworth. He made it clear he isn't thinking of challenging Congresswoman Mary-Bono-Mack for Congress. Too bad. Sen. Hollingsworth would have been a great Republican alternative to cap and taxer and job costing Obama enabler Congresswoman Mary Bono-Mack. No word from Ray Haynes, Jim Battin or others. Somebody do it! Cross posted on Flashreport. read more »