Mayor Vasquez Speaks of Support to Latino Issues

Lynwood, CA - Current Mayor Leticia Vasquez speaks to La Opinion about her Latino heritage. She affirms that only a Latino can identify with the needs of the Latino community.

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Corruption in Vernon

Lynwood, CA - Vernon mayor and former city administrator charged with corruption charges.

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Lynwood Politics Tainted by Drug Money

Lynwood, CA - 33 year gang specialist and retired Sheriff Richard Valdemar assures drug cartels have infiltrated city councils and political campaigns in many small cities in Los Angeles County, including Lynwood.

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Developer Project Draws Large Protest

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that Developer's plans draw large protests.

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La Pesadilla de Lynwood (Lynwood's Nightmare)

Hundreds Protest Against Power Center Outside City Hall

Lynwood, CA - On Tuesday, November 7 2006, hundreds of residents protest outside City Hall against the proposed Power Center.

Letter from Current Mayor Vasquez on Power Center

Lynwood Enterprise Zone

Lynwood, CA - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger chose Lynwood as an Enterprise Zone. Others were central Los Angeles/Hollywood, South Gate, Compton, Long Beach and Pasadena.

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Developer Holds Meeting to Explain Project

Lynwood, CA - Lynwood Promenade, LLC which was started October 19, 2006, held a meeting on November 1, 2006 to explain their project.