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.

Power Center Mini Poll Results

Four Councilmembers Hold Meeting at Restaurant

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that four Lynwood councilmembers met at a restaurant with the proponent of the power center. The City Manager, Assistant-Finance Director, and the Director of Redevelopment were allegedly also present at meeting.

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Council Fires Back

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the Lynwood City council fires back at School Board's comments.

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Justice for Jessica Zavala

Who's Likely to be Prosecuted Mini Poll Results

Man Dies After Vehicle Lands on Atlantic Avenue

Lynwood, CA - A man died this morning after his car went out of control on the I-105 freeway, and landed on Atlantic Avenue.


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City Council Cosiders Options to Fight Crime

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports that the Lynwood City Council is considering different options to fight crime.

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Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem Served With Recall Papers

Lynwood, CA - Current Mayor Leticia Vasquez, and current Mayor Pro-Tem Alfreddie Johnson were served with recall papers during ribbon cutting ceremony that took place Monday, September 25, 2006.

FBI Investigation Mini Poll Results

Armando Rea Arrested

Lynwood, CA – The inmate locator for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department shows that Armando Rea was arrested at 9:30 pm on September 21, 2006. Booking number 9214300 indicates that Rea was arrested by the LASD- Century Station Patrol. According the Sheriff's website, Rea was released September 22, 2006 at 12:03.

Armando Rea, an ex-police officer, currently holds a private investigator license as:

Licensee Name: METRO CRIMINAL DEFENSE INVESTIGATIONS
License Type: Private Investigator
License Number: 23363
License Status: CLEAR Definition
Expiration Date: January 31, 2007
Issue Date: January 07, 2003
City: LYNWOOD
County: LOS ANGELES
Actions: No

"Big Power Center" for Lynwood Proposed

Lynwood, CA - Local newspaper reports a proposal for a "Big Power Center".

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