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Richie Sambora performs at the NAMM Show.
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150 Artists to Perform at the 2017 NAMM Show RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi, Bernie Williams, and Ronnie Spector and The Ronnettes to Rock the Grand Plaza Stage at the 2017 NAMM Show The 2017 NAMM Show is just around the corner, and with it, top musical acts are scheduled to rock The NAMM Nissan Grand Plaza stage. This year will bring a variety of performances
from across the sonic spectrum, with each evening offering performances from rock legends, a pro-athlete and accomplished jazz musician, and an R&B legend, all in the spirit of musical
diversity that can be found at The NAMM Show. Kicking off the show on Thursday night, Jan. 19 is rock duo RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi. Each a respected guitarist
in their own right, Sambora and Orianthi will bring their deft fret work and monster screams to the show, marking the duo’s first NAMM performance together. Grammy award-
winner Sambora, also known for his passion for philanthropy, will offer up his world-renowned Songwriters Hall of Fame talent, SEE PAGE 4
Mike Durant, President of PORAC, Releases Statement Regarding Removal of Offensive Painting at the U.S. Capitol
The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), representing more than 69,000 California
law enforcement personnel throughout the state, is pleased that an offensive piece of artwork that depicts
police officers as gun-toting pigs has been removed from the U.S. Capitol. PORAC members have been work-
ing closely with community members and policymakers in a collaborative fashion to enhance neighborhood out-
reach and provide greater transparency and accountaSEE PAGE 4
On Jan. 1 the statewide sales and use tax rate decreased one quarter of one percent (0.25 percent) from 7.50 percent to 7.25 percent. The decrease in the statewide rate is effective for all cities and counties in California; however, in many jurisdictions in California the actual sales and use tax rate may still be higher than the statewide rate due to the addition of district taxes. Why has the sales and use tax rate decreased? Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 that was approved by California voters in November 2012 to temporarily increase the sales and use
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New El Monte Business, Absolute Tax, Offers Free Estimates
Kelly Porter and associate Emily Hurtado, recently opened a branch office in the city of El Monte at 3131 Santa Anita Ave. 202 C. Their business is Absolute Tax. They do Income Tax services, process 1040 paperwork for the IRS, and have been in business for a few years building a reputation on experience. As a token of appreciation to the businesses around, Absolute Tax is of-
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