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Monrovia Weekly ArcAdiA Weekly MONDAY, JUNE 27 - JULY 3, 2011 VOLUME XXII, NO. XX
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Cathe Wilson Sentenced to Four Years in State Prison
Former Temple City Mayor Breaks Down After Hearing Fate - Courtroom Cleared for Medical Attention
As the decision was read, Cathe Wilson, 78, cried and moaned, buried her face in her hands and moaned “ No” repeatedly. She then said ”I can’t breathe” and slumped in her chair, appearing to have lost consciousness as Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Alex Ricciardulli pronounced sentence. The court was cleared and paramedics were called and was transported to hospital escorted code 3 by Sheriff’s deputies. – Photo by Terry Miller
BY TERRY MILLER Former Temple City Mayor Cathe Wilson was sentenced Thursday to four years in state prison
on bribery and perjury charges , closing the books on a dramatic couple of years in Temple City his-
tory, Prosecutors Wilson as a ringleader in the city’s largest corruption case and said she should not be
spared prison. Deputy DA Sean Hassett asked the court for four years and restitution.
“I else to callous Court
don’t know how describe it except greed,” Superior Judge Alex Ric-
ciardulli said during the sentencing at the Clara
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San Gabriel City Council Fireworks Illegal in Unincorporated LA Sheriff’s Meeting Addresses Budget, Los Angeles County Areas ‘Kaledescope’ Community Issues ounty Mayor Mi- fine of up to $1000, to one m-80’s and m-100’s are Media Day chael D. Anto- year in county jail. considered explosives and BY NURIA MATHOG
San Gabriel held its bimonthly City Council meeting Tuesday evening. Mayor David Gutierrez, Vice Mayor Kevin Sawkins, and Councilmembers Juli Costanzo, John Harrington, and Mario De La Torre were present, as well as City Attorney Robert Kress and City Manager Steven Preston. After basic preliminar-
ies, the meeting opened with a formal recognition of Pat Freeman, San Gabriel Educational Foundation President, for her service to the community. SEF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing funding for the San Gabriel Unified School District. Through the
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novich reminds residents preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July that fireworks of any kind are illegal in Los Angeles County. “While some cities allow “safe and sane” fireworks, fireworks, of any kind, are illegal in Los Angeles County,” said Antonovich. The penalties for possession or use of illegal fireworks can range from a
“With fire season upon us, it is vital that our County residents understand that fireworks can cause brush fires, house fires, millions of dollars in damages, injuries and even death,” said Antonovich. “Our firefighters risk their lives protecting lives and property -- they deserve our help in preventing further fire emergencies.” Certain products like
are a felony to possess with penalties as high as 16 months in state prison. Parents are also liable for any damage or injuries caused by their children using fireworks. Mayor Antonovich encourages residents who see illegal fireworks to contact their local Sheriff’s or Police station.
BY ANDREA OLIVAS
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department - Temple Station and the City of Rosemead provided a special training day designed to allow the media to experience situations from the perspective of a Deputy Sheriff with the goal of im-
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