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California’s Bully Speaker John Perez and His Disrespect for the Law, the Press and the Public

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

As every child knows, it takes one to know one. A case in point is John Perez, the first openly gay Speaker of the California, an ardent and righteous advocate for educational programs and laws to protect the rights of … Continue reading →

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My Sunday News-Press & Leader Column: The Public Has a Right to Know

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

Burbank city officials are wasting their time and the public’s money pleading the 5th Amendment and remaining silent about which workers split the $1 million in bonuses shelled out last year. At a time when the scandals in Bell and … Continue reading →

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Antonio’s Tolerance Policy for Rogue Aide Who Posted Hate Speech on Venice Website

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

 ”We got what we wanted on the RVs and campers. Who do we go after next? We can’t stop until this place is all cleansed. Wash away the scum. ALL of it.”     “Who cares? Villa-la-grossa is just as big … Continue reading →

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CRA’s ‘Poison Pill’ Conspiracy Exposed — Their Own Emails Make the Case for Abolition

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

Editor’s Note: Read the CRA emails obtained under the California Public Records Act here (CRA Email-1.rtf), (CRA Email – 2.doc), (CRA Email -3.rtf), and (CRA Email-4.doc). Note the CRA charged $19.70 for these documents and would only make them available … Continue reading →

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City Pensions Since ERIP: The Facts, The Figures, The List

Posted on February 6, 2010 by

In the first six months after City Hall offered the Early Retirement Incentive Pprgram, 625 workers have actually retired with pensions averaging more than $1,000 a week with 32 of them getting pensions in excess of $100,000 a year, according … Continue reading →

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