Thursday, March 30, 2006

Mayor Leticia Vasquez Investigated for Possible Misuse of Public Funds

Lynwood, CA- The Los Angeles Times reports that the Los Angeles County district attorney's Public Integrity Division is investigating current Mayor Leticia Vasquez for possible misuse of public funds.

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Mixed Reactions to Sentencing

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports mixed reactions on Richards' sentencing.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Former Assemblyman Marco Antonio Firebaugh Dies in Los Angeles

Lynwood, CA - Lynwood Watch joins the many who are honoring former Assemblyman Marco Antonio firebaugh.

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Monday, March 20, 2006

Paul Richards Sentenced to 15 Years.

Lynwood , CA - Former councilmember Paul Richards was sentenced Monday to 188 months, about 15 years in prison. Richards was convicted last November of 35 counts, including mail fraud, conspiracy, money laundering and lying to federal investigators, stemming from his secret control of a company that benefited from lucrative city contracts.

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Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Leticia Vasquez Deceives Voters With Unauthorized Mailer With False Quotes

Lynwood, CA - Local paper reports Mayor Leticia Vasquez used false quotes from other elected officials without their consent. The mailer was sent to Lynwood voters.

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