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All legal same-sex marriages will be recognized for federal tax purposes

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Monday, september 02 - SEPTEMBER 08, 2013 Volume 18, No. 35

Federal appeals court upholds ban on gay–to–straight ‘therapy’ Law bans harmful psychological abuse of children

Ruling provides certainty, benefits and protections under federal tax law for same-sex married couples The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Thursday ruled that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that Please see page 4

TCUSD kicks off new school year TCUSD starts off the new school year when classes start on Wednesday, September. 4. “Welcome back students! We are glad to have our student body back on campus and ready to learn after a long summer break,” said TCUSD Superintendent Dr. Chelsea Kang-Smith. “The year ahead looks like it’ll be an exciting one, and we hope students are ready to be challenged.” The Temple City Unified School District is holding Back-to-School Nights at its seven campuses to welcome Please see page 6

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Thursday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld California SB 1172 which prohibits dangerous and disproved efforts designed to change a young person’s sexual orientation or gender expression that have

proven to inflict great emotional harm. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill into law last year. A similar bill in New Jersey was signed into law by Republican Gov. Chris Christie just last week. Upon learning of the Court’s

Dozens of members of violent street gang arrested Following joint investigation ‘Operation Thumbs Down' Over 800 hundred law enforcement officers and agents served dozens of arrest and search warrants this morning in Operation Thumbs Down, an 18-month investigation that targeted members and associates of the Rollin’ 30s Harlem Crips, a South Los Angeles street gang that ranks among the Los Angeles Police Department’s top targeted street gangs, announced André Birotte Jr., the United States Attorney in Los Angeles; Bill Lewis, the Assistant Director in Charge of FBI in Los Angeles; Charlie Beck,

the Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department; and Mike Feuer, the City Attorney in Los Angeles. Thirty-five defendants currently charged with federal and state violations are in custody following this morning’s Operation Thumbs Down, an investigation initiated in 2012 to identify and target high-level members of the Rollin 30s Harlem Crips, a gang known for violence in the community it claims as its territory. Several remaining defendants Please see page 9

decision, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin issued the following statement: "Today the court made a powerful statement that California’s LGBT young people deserve to be protected

from grave psychological abuse. We're grateful to the court for recognizing that the law is a valid exercise of California’s duty to regulate medical professionals and ensure that Please see page 7

Rep. Chu stands with low-wage workers Rep. Judy Chu (CA27) joined workers from 30 Los Angeles County area fast food chains Thursday, as well as members of SEIU Local 721, to call for wage increases to $15 per hour. Rep. Chu released the following statement: “A full day’s work deserves a full day’s pay, and I applaud the brave men and women standing up today to demand fair compensation for their labor. In the wealthiest nation on earth, a full time job should provide for food, health care and safe housing. As fast food companies continue to see record profits, it is time that their employees receive a sense of financial security as well.” Congresswoman Chu is a long-time proponent for raising the minimum wage. She is a co-sponsor of the Fair Minimum Wage Act, which would increase the minimum wage incrementally every year until 2015, and tie it to the cost of living after that.

Monrovia city manager Laurie Lile offers resignation after only 16 months The short-lived city manager made the following statement: “After much consideration, I have decided to retire from my position as City Manager and conclude my more than 30 years of public service. While I have enjoyed my time in the City of Monrovia since April 2012 and the opportunity to serve this community, I look forward to the next chapter of my life. My husband and I plan to retire and move to Nevada. I advised the City Council on Monday of my decision to leave effective October 14, 2013. This is a wonderful

City, and the support and collaboration within the community, City Council and City Staff is extraordinary. I’m glad to have had the opportunity to talk with so many residents through the Plan Monrovia process, and to gain a greater understanding of the community. I wish Monrovia all the best and I have great confidence that the City will continue to remain an excellent place to live and work for many years to come.” According to Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, the City Council will discuss the process for filling the City Manager position during Closed Session at its

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next City Council meeting on Sept. 3. Following the Closed Session item, the Council will report publicly any action it took. Please see page 7


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