City Council Delays Housing Project for Seniors

Lynwood, CA - Local paper reports that the Lynwood City council has delayed a "15-unit housing project for low-income senior citizens."

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Former Lynwood Community Development Director Fired

Lynwood, CA - The San Gabriel Vallye Tribune reports that Gary Chicots, Lynwood's former Community Development Director, was fired from his City Manager job in South El Monte.

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Lynwood City Manager Files Claim Against Fomer Employer

Lynwood, CA - The pasadena Star newsaper informs that Lynwood City Manger Enrique Martinez has filed a claim for $13,680 to the City of Pasadena. The paper claims that Lynwood's City Manger lives in a "4,300 -square-foot, five-bedroom home" which he bought last year for $1.45 million. According to the paper, a large trash bin crashed through Martinez' gate, and damaged it.

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Election Results:

MARIA T SANTILLAN		1,911	11.4
FERNANDO PEDROZA		1,763	10.52
ALFREDDIE JOHNSON		1,755	10.47
AIDE CASTRO		1,536	9.17
RAMON RODRIGUEZ		1,537	9.17
MARK FLORES		1,420	8.47
PATRICIA CARR		1,380	8.23
JIM MORTON		1,233	7.36
KATHERINE AMEY		1,226	7.32
SALVADOR ALATORRE		1,225	7.31
EDWIN R JACINTO		1,200	7.16
JUAN J ENCISO		572	3.41

9 Challengers for Council Election

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that there are 9 challengers for three seats. Election is Tuesday, November 8.

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Paul Richards Found Guilty

Lynwood, CA - A verdict was announced today at 1:00pm. Paul Richards has been found guilty on all counts. Paula Harris, Richards' sister, and Bevan Thomas, have also been found guilty. Sentencing is scheduled for February 13, 2006 at 1:30pm.


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Paul Richard's Faith in Hands of Jurors

Lynwood, CA - Local paper reports that the Paul Richard's case has gone to the jury.

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Billboard Company That Dealt With Paul Richards is Accused of Corruption

Lynwood, CA- A sign company, who's representative Smith pleaded guilty in August to a charge of giving a $7,500 "illegal gratuity" to Paul Richards for backing a billboard deal, is accused of corruption. According to the article, Richards and his allies had agreed to pay $1 million of the fee to a company created by Richards and owned by his sister. The contract was canceled the after Richards lost the recall election.

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Councilwoman Leticia Vasquez Served with Recall Papers

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that Leticia Vasquez, current member of the Lynwood City council has been served with recall papers.

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The newspaper also reports that the Paul Richards trial is nearing its end.

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Endorsment to City Council Candidates Anger Residents

Lynwood, CA- Newspaper reports that endorsement by Linda Sanchez to candidates Fernando Pedroza, Juan Enciso, and Jim Morton anger Lynwood residents.

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Oakland Budget Director to Become Assistant City Manager in Lynwood

Lynwood, CA - The Alameda Times reports that Budget Director Marianna Marysheva of Oakland resigned Monday to become assistant city manager in Lynwood.

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Pual Richard's Trial Starts Today

Lynwood, CA - The Los Angeles Times reports that former the trial of former councilmember Paul Richars will begin today. (subscription required)

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Richards Denies Wrongdoing. Read Article Here.

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Candidate Signs Posted Illegally

Lynwood, CA - As the campaign season continues, candidate signs are being placed in violation of the City's Municipal Code, many in the public right of way. The new law adopted by the City clearly states that signs may be erected for forty five (45) days prior to and ten (10) days following the election to which they relate. With the election being November 8, 2005, candidates can start puting up their signs until September 24, 2005. Candidates who put up their signs now, are in violation of the City's code.

AB 11 in the 2005 - 2006 Sesion

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The California Department of Consumer Affairs Revokes License of Simpson and McGee Mortuary in Lynwood

Lynwood, CA - The California Department of Consumer Affairs revoked the license of Simpson & McGee Mortuary, who has been established in Lynwood since 1991.

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