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Los Angeles News Roundup June 12, 2009

By Mike Spence | 06/12/09

Congresswoman Laura Richardson is not a good neighbor. The Long Beach Congresswomen that has had problems making house payments has let her home in Sacramento go. Neighbors aren't happy and we wonder how she cleans up her mess in Washington. Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is upset that top Delgadillo aides were granted civil service protection. While there is a place for civil service protections, this is a disservice to voters who... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup June 11, 2009

By Mike Spence | 06/11/09

Former Vernon Mayor and councilman resigns. Leonis Malburg and his ancestors have run the city of Vernon for a century. He is under indictment. Of course he is a Republican. Red County's Allen Wilson on the Temple City bribery scandal. Who says you can't make money with "non-profits". Tarzana drug treatment center exposed. Big client is of course government. Border wars. It's Long Beach vs. Hawaiian Gardens in another road dust up.... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup June 10, 2009

By Mike Spence | 06/10/09

Los Angeles City Council closes pot club loophole. They figure 600 clubs are enough. So now they treat them like any other business. Los Angeles Unified School Board votes 4-3 to make it easier to fire bad teachers. How do you make it easier to fire the 3 bad board members? Los Angeles County cuts another 2% from all budgets. But check this out, Supervisor Mike Antonovich blasted the probation department. Employees held contests to see... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup June 9, 2009

By Mike Spence | 06/09/09

The tolls are coming to Los Angeles Freeways. Soon "congestion" pricing will effect the 10 and 110 freeways, oops. I mean toll ways. The MTA has received 210 million dollars to charge drivers tools. How about building more lanes? Charges dropped in John Edwards fundraising probe. A fundraiser for Edwards dodges a bullet, as a judge rules the U.S. Attorney over reached. Pierce O'Donnell laundered money is a fact, but was it... read more »

Los Angeles News Rounup June 8, 2009

By Mike Spence | 06/08/09

New Los Angeles City Attorney stuck with old aides. Outgoing City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo is giving a last minute present to incoming City Attorney Carmen Trutanich.How long will it take Trutanich to get control of the office? Rental unit owned by the Mayor of Bell raided as meth lab. Oops. Maybe he should check on the properties every once in a while. Gardena Mayor Steve Bradford to run again for Assembly. Now that Price is Senator,... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup June 5, 2009

By Mike Spence | 06/05/09

A slow Friday. Chief Bratton is a step below a knight! I know it sound like some fantasy game, but the Queen of England has bestowed an honorary title of the Los Angeles Police Chief. Can Scotland Yard be far behind? West Covina halves their deficit. Chop, chop and more chop. Whittier is suffering from 3 auto dealers that are gone and one more that is pending. Fireworks are gone in Montebello. More on theMayor of Long Beach not appointing a... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup June 4, 2009

By Mike Spence | 06/04/09

Los Angeles City Council approves La Brea Gateway project. Want a glimpse into why people didn't like Jack Weiss and why he lost his race for City Attorney? Check out his verbal battle with Councilwoman Janice Hahn. Hahn also lifted objections to a plan to dredge part of the Port of Los Angeles. She was very busy. Antonio Villaraigosa announces tax amnesty plan for business. Letting people off the hook help with getting more revenue.... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup June 3, 2009

By Mike Spence | 06/03/09

Los Angeles is going to pot. At one time there were 4 pot clubs. The Council became concerned and passed an ordinance to stop them. It had a loophole and now there are 600. What were they smoking? Villaraigosa signs $7 billion dollar budget for L.A. Furloughs, Layoffs and the unions aren't happy. Bikers are happy. Well, bicyclists are happy with th repeal of the idiotic bicycle license fee. How many lawyers does it take to handle... read more »

Did Keith Olbermann kill Pvt. William A. Long?

By Mike Spence | 06/02/09

Two days, two different murders, two different responses show the difference between liberals and conservatives. One on Sunday was the murder of Dr. George Tiller, the notorious abortion doctor that has been embroiled in many controversies. Immediately, all major and many minor pro-life groups denounced the murder. President Obama denounced the murder and Attorney General sent U.S. Marshals to abortion clinics to make sure everyone was... read more »

Los Angeles News Roundup June 2, 2009

By Mike Spence | 06/02/09

Over 300,000 Los Angeles County homeowners get property tax reductions. Consolation prize to lower home prices. Mayor Villaraigosa is dating another television newscaster. He can't seem to keep himself out of the newsroom. Mandatory water rationing has arrived. The water police will be looking for extra sprinkling and toilet flushing. Wait until government control health care too. The group trying to bring a NFL team to the City of Industry... read more »