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Charges filed regarding illegal boarding house operation
INDEPENDENT Assemblyman Mike Gatto partners with Senator Liu to force CalTrans property sales – eliminate proposed routes for the 710 extension
Thursday Sept 5, the city of Pasadena filed a criminal complaint charging two people with 192 misdemeanor charges in connection with illegal boarding home operations at 389 Ashtabula Street. The criminal complaint that was filed by the City Attorney-City Prosecutor’s Office includes 96 counts each against Dave Wohlman and Felicia Edelman based on their roles as operators of the illegal boarding home known as “Uncle Dave’s Sober Living.” The charges span illegal operations from April 9, 2013 through Aug. 29, 2013, and include violations of the California Fire Code and the Pasadena Municipal Code. The two owners are being notified of the charges and will be Please see page 4
Hunger strike in California prisons ends Executive Director Hector Villagra of the ACLU of Southern California Issued the Following Statement on the End of the Hunger Strike in California Prisons “Thursday inmates ended their hunger strike protesting the state’s inhumane practice of prolonged solitary confinement after state officials responded to their demands for reform. Inmate advocates announced that the promise of legislative hearings was one reason to end the strike. “It is estimated approximately 80,000 prisoners across the country are held in solitary confinement, with Please see page 3
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 - Volume 1, No. 6
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Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) teamed up with Senator Carol Liu today to conclusively end any speculation about an above-ground 710 route. SB 416, authored by Senator Liu, and Co-Authored by Assemblyman Gatto, passed the Senate floor by a vote of 76-0. The bill requires CalTrans to sell houses along
the proposed 710 freeway route in Los Angeles, Alhambra, South Pasadena, and Pasadena. By requiring the properties to be sold, AB 416 would end a state transportation agency’s foray into local real estate, thus ending any mismanagement of the properties by the State. In addition to conclusively end-
ing any speculation about an above-ground 710 route, and freeing millions of dollars to do some good locally. “It is time to get CalTrans out of the landlord business relieve communities of speculation about an above-ground 710 extension,” said Gatto. “SB 416 gives communities like Pasadena certainty about
the 710 extension and provides the opportunity to use millions of dollars in proceeds to improve transportation in our communities, like improving exits along the 110, and erecting much needed sound walls along the 210.” The bill now goes to Governor Brown for approval.
A night of laughs, a lifetime of smiles
Benefiting kids' community dental clinic September 29, 2013 at Flappers Comedy Club The Kids’ Community Dental Clinic is proud to announce their annual fundraising event, “A Night of Laughs, A Lifetime of Smiles”, to b e held on Sunday, September 29, 2013. The event, which will be hosted by Fritz Coleman, will take place from 3:306:30 p.m. at Flappers Comedy Club. Guests will enjoy a line-up of great comedians, good food and drinks. Also featured during the evening will be opportunity drawings and a silent auction with a wide range of exciting gifts and packages. Tickets to this event are only $75 per person, and include dinner and the show. All proceeds will go directly to maintaining the operation of the Kids’ Community Dental Clinic, which annually serves hundreds of our lower income children and families form Burbank and local surroundPlease see page 5
Vin Scully selected as 2014 Tournament of Roses® Grand Marshal Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, an icon in American sports history and “the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers” for 64 years, was announced Thursday as the Grand Marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses, themed “Dreams Come True.” Scully will ride in the 125th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and toss the coin at the start of the 100th Rose Bowl Game® presented by VIZIO on January 1, 2014,
as well as participate in a number of Tournament-related events throughout the month of December 2013. Tournament of Roses President R. Scott Jenkins made the announcement at a press conference and public event at Tournament House in Pasadena. In his remarks, Jenkins referred to Scully as being in a league of his own and literally the best in his field. “Vin Scully is incredibly accomplished and yet
still so down to earth,” said Jenkins. “His own life is one in which many dreams have come true and even more importantly, he has been at the microphone describing for listeners everywhere the dreams of others coming true. I couldn’t be happier that he accepted my invitation to be the Grand Marshal. I know his fans everywhere are cheering right now.” Please see page 3
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