LUSD Board Reorganizes

Lynwood, CA - Local paper reports that the Lynwood Unified School District reogarnized.

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Rodent Infestation at Lynwood Middle School Cafeteria

Lynwood, CA - Newspaper and TV report rodent infestation at Lynwood Middle School.

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Mayor Protem Castro Hired by District

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the Lynwood Unified School District has hired Aide Castro for a newly created position.

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Election Results

As of Date: 11/05/2008 Time: 03:24                            Votes  Percent
                                                                           
LYNWOOD                      MEASURE                                        
                                                                           
    HH - UTILITY TAX ADVISORY       - YES                    6,698    59.45
         (ADVISORY VOTE ONLY)       - NO                     4,569    40.55
                                                                           
    II - UTILITY TAX RATIFICATION   - YES                    7,053    64.86
         (MAJORITY OF VOTES CAST)   - NO                     3,822    35.14
                                                                           
     C - CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS   - YES                    8,320    74.22
         (MAJORITY OF VOTES CAST)   - NO                     2,890    25.78
                                                                           
TOTAL PRECINCTS         24            PRECINCTS REPORTING        24   100.00
REGISTRATION        19,548                                               
                                                                                      
                  
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As of Date: 11/05/2008 Time: 03:24                            Votes  Percent
                                                                           
CENTRAL BASIN MUNI WATER     BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIV 4                       
                                                                           
  RUDY C MONTALVO                                           24,714    51.11
  LETICIA VASQUEZ                                           23,641    48.89
                                                                           
TOTAL PRECINCTS        132            PRECINCTS REPORTING       132   100.00
REGISTRATION        92,837 

Meeting at Mayor's House Violation of Brown Act

Lynwood, CA - Local newspapers reports that meeting at current Mayor Santillan's house a violation of the Brown Act, and says that the DA found that “we did not find that there was any criminal wrongdoing, nor did we find that there was necessarily an intention to violate the Brown Act.”

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Lynwood Recall Attorney Submits $266,000 Bill

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that attorney for Aide Castro and Joanette Gutierrez submits bill for $266,000.

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Deputy Fatally Shoots Suspect in Lynwood

Lynwood, CA - Deputy shoots suspect in Lynwood, he died later at the hospital.

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CDBG Board Rejects UUT Presentation

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the CDBG Board rejected UUT presentation.

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County Monitors Lynwood Schools

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the county will monitor Lynwood schools.

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Woman Arrested Near Marshall Elementary

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that a woman was arrested at Marshall Elementary.

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City Uses Popular Youtube Service to Broadcast UUT Interview

Meeting at Mayor's Home Criticized

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that a meeting held at current Mayor Santillan's home is criticized.

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New Curruculum Plan

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that School district gets new curriculum plan.

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Former Councilmember Arturo Reyes Pleads Guilty

Lynwood, CA - Former Councilmember Arturo Reyes pleads guilty to grand theft and agreed to testify against other ex-councilmembers.

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User Utility Tax - Voters to Decide

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that residents will decide on the User Utility Tax.

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Autra Adams' Charges on Hold

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that charges against Autra Adams are on hold.

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Lynwood City Council Cuts Budget by $4.2 Million

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the Lynwood City Council reduced the budget by 4.2 million.

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Two Measures on Ballot

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the Lynwood City Council has placed two measures in the November ballot.

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Judge Rules Against Stadium Project

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that a judge has ruled against Angel's Fields.

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Angeles Fields Lawsuit Against City Resumes

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the lawsuit between the City of Lynwood, and Angeles Fields will resume on Monday, June 2, 2008.

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City Manager's Assistant Autra Adams Arrested

Lynwood, CA - Paul Richard's goddaughter and current City Manager's Aide was arrested by gang investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on suspicion of felonies, including being an accessory to robbery and possessing a stolen handgun.

Adams was wanted as an accessory to various crimes in which she allegedly provided rental vehicles for use by criminal suspects. Deputies found a loaded 9-mm handgun, as well fraudulent credentials identifying Adams as a member of the Lynwood City Council.


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Lynwood Chamber of Commerce in Bitter Fight with City

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce faces a bitter fight with the City.

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School Board Agrees to Superintendent's Contract

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that School board agrees on Dhyan Lal’s $200,000-a-year contract with minor changes to the benefit package.

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March Against Prostitution

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that council and residents will march against prostitution on May 16, 2008.

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Future Teachers Work with Lynwood Students

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that 2 future teachers practice with Lynwood students.

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Consultant Hired for Utility Tax Vote

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that council gets heat for hiring consultant for Utility Tax vote.

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Lynwood Teacher Pleads Guilty to Possessig Child Porn

Lynwood, CA - A first-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School Monday pleaded "guilty as charged" to a single felony count of possession of child pornography.


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Fraudulent Section 8 Vouchers Sold at World Literacy Crusade

Lynwood, CA - Newspaper reportas that about 100 people demands answers from Alfreddie Johnson's World Literacy Crusade regarding fraudulent Section 8 vouchers.

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Superintendent Leaves Meeting Before Scheduled Evaluation

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that Dr. Lal left the school board meeting right before his performance evaluation.

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Corruption or Entrapment?

Morton Appointed to Council

Lynwood, CA - On a 4-0 vote, the Lynwood City Council appoints Jim Morton to occupy vacant seat.

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Tony Martinez Quits Council

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that Councilman Tony Martinez has submitted his resignation.

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Cesar Chavez Student Calls Radio Station and Reports Alleged Rape

Lynwood, CA - A 12 year old Cesar Chaves Middle School student calls Spanish speaking radio station 1020am and reports alleged rape. Student tells radio station that two male students held her and raped her with an object, allegedly a bottle.
The teen's mother tells station that boys were suspended a couple of days, but are back in school.

Trash Collection Fee Upsets Residents

Lynwood, CA - Residents get angry over trash collection fee increase.

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Lynwod Teachers Angry Over Negotiations

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that teachers are angry with negotiations.

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