Man Killed at Jack in the Box in Lynwood

Lynwood, CA - KCAL 9 reports that a man was shot and run over at Jack in the Box in Lynwood.

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Beltran and Medina Top Fees with $1,575,427 70

Lynwood, CA - Agenda item number 16 reviewed by the Lynwood City Council shows that the City Attorney has charged the City $1,575,427 70 in legal fees.

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City Attorney to be Discussed in Closed Session

Lynwood, CA - Continuing Lynwood's tradition to replace the City Attorney every time there's a power shift, current law firm Beltran and Medina will be discussed in closed session. Traditionally, a new City Attorney is announced after the City Council emerges from closed session.

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Superintendent Gets Extension and Raise

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that that Lynwood Unified School District's superintendent has obtained an extension and a raise.
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Is Mayor Leticia Vasquez Double Dipping?

Lynwood, CA - In the Soul Vine section of the Wavenewspapers by Betty Pleasant, the question is raised as to whether current Mayor Leticia Vasquez is double-dipping. The section informs that Leticia Vasquez is employed as a field deputy for Assemblyman Mervy Dymally . The question raised is whether Leticia Vasquez comes off the state's payroll when she's performing Lynwood city business, or whether she conducts business only after completing a full eight-hour day as a state employee.

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No Nurse for Lynwood High School

Lynwood, CA - USA Today reports that Lynwood High School, one of the nation's largest schools with 3,400 students, has no nurse.

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Illegal Candidate Signs Still On City Streets

Lynwood, CA - More than 30 days after the election, candidate signs are still hanging on city streets. These candidate signs are placed in violation of the City's Municipal Code. 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. Candidates who have left their signs are in violation of the City's code.

Lynwood Has New Mayor

Lynwood, CA - The Lynwood City council has reorganized. Leticia Vasquez is Lynwood's new mayor.

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Newspaper Reports Council Can't Agree on Settlement

Lynwood, CA - L0cal newspaper reports that the City council can't agree on a settlement over Muriel Estates.

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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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