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December 29, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
No ‘Promise’ Grant For Boyle Heights
Proyecto Pastoral’s application for a $4 to $6 million national grant from the US Department of Education to implement the Boyle Heights Promise Neighborhood plan... Read more »
IRS Concludes Audit of Vernon, City Administrator Sums Up Momentous Year
Vernon officials announced Thursday that one of the several audits ongoing in their city has concluded. The audit, begun in August, was to determine if Vernon improperly... Read more »
DUI Arrests Top 1,000 Over Last Week: More Checkpoints Going Up Today
Authorities have arrested 1,028 people on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol during the past week in Los Angeles County, it was reported... Read more »
Commerce Truck Stop Robbed
Five armed men robbed a 24-hour truck stop in Commerce and escaped with thousands of dollars Wednesday morning, say the Sheriff’s. The gunmen hit the Commerce... Read more »
December 22, 2011 Issue
EDITORIAL: House GOP Members’ Holiday Message: Bah-Humbug!
It’s quite a Christmas present the Congress has presented working class Americans this year. No, it’s not financial relief, but a higher tax burden that will... Read more »
Too Many American Children Now Living in Poverty
The Census Bureau recently delivered some disturbing news about how the Great Recession and its aftermath are affecting the most vulnerable among us — America’s... Read more »
The Incredible Shrinking State Dollars for K-12 Schools
State funding for California’s K-12 public schools has fallen by $7 billion since the onset of the recession. The state now spends $1,000 less per student than... Read more »
Regulating What’s in Your Turkey Today Will Protect Your Health Tomorrow
As millions of Americans gather around dinner tables this holiday season, there’s no better time to be mindful of where our food comes from and who is ensuring... Read more »
Cantwell Sacred Heart Basketball Team Wins Tourney, Moves to 9-0
Highlighted by winning the championship of its own tournament, the Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary boys basketball team is off to a 9-0 start. The Cardinals outlasted... Read more »