Mixed Reactions to Sentencing

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

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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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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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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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Judge Refuses New Trial for Richards

Lynwood, CA - News agency KCAL 9 reports that request for a new trial by Paul Richards was denied. Sentencing is scheduled for March 20, 2006.

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School District Ratifies $86,000 contract with Legislative Advocacy Group

On January 24, 2006, the Lynwood School Unified School District members ratified a contract with Francisco Leal's firm. Leal's firm is to receive $3,500 per month for advocacy and lobbying services.

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Local Newspaper Reports Steps to Reduce Cost in Legal Services

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the Lynwood City Council takes steps to reduce cost of legal services.

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Local Newspaper Reports Council Actions Center of Dispute

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that a dispute that started at a Block Watch Meeting Carries over to City Council Meeting.

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Local Newspaper Reports Recall Committee Must Collect Signatures By May 18, 2006

Local newspaper reports that recall proponents must gather signatures by May 18, 2006.

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City Crews Remove Illegal Crosswalk at Lincoln Elementary

Lynwood, CA - City crews remove unauthorized crosswalk in front of Lincoln Elementary allegedly striped by school staff. The two red stripes led from the school's main entrance, and to one of the circles on State Street. Students at Lincoln Elementary must cross the street to practice physical education.

City Cosiders In-House Consultants According to Local Newspapers

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the Lynwood City Council is considering bringing consultant services in-house.

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Locak Nespaper Reports Latino Leaders' View on King Legacy

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports views of Latino leaders on Martin Luther King's Legacy.

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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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