Tag Archives: Councilman dennis zine

Profiles in Political Courage: Dennis P. Zine Edition — He Knows ‘Beck’s Law’ Is Wrong So Why Won’t He Fight?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

When asked by the people of Los Angeles where he stands on the issue of giving unlicensed drivers a free pass when caught by a cop at a traffic stop, Dennis P. Zine — the double-dipping retired traffic cop, ex-director … Continue reading →

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When the Going Gets Tough, the Weak Stall for Time and Pray for Miracles

Posted on October 13, 2009 by

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s the mayor’s email blast on police hiring (mayorletter.rtf) We are now well into the second quarter of the city’s financial year and spending still exceeds revenue by more than $400 million. That’s nearly 10 percent of the … Continue reading →

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Whodunit, Chapter 16: Who’s Killing My Neighborhood?

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

Crime and Punishment: The Repentance of Nadya Mahdavi and Nasir Shaikh Judgment Day was finally here It had taken 18 months to get to this moment. A lot had happened since city inspectors first cited Nadya Mahdavi for construction without … Continue reading →

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