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Lawyers for former L.A. deputy mayor will seek mistrial over juror remark

A lawyer for former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan said Friday that he would seek a mistrial after the judge revealed that a juror was overheard saying they wanted a “quick” verdict. U.S. District Court Judge John F. Walter informed attorneys on both sides of the case about the juror’s remark during a hearing […]

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City Council

Prosecutors seek 13-year prison sentence for Jose Huizar | #citycouncil

Federal prosecutors are seeking a 13-year prison sentence for former Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar for his role in an expansive bribery scheme, according to court documents filed Thursday. After a years-long federal investigation, Huizar pleaded guilty in January to charges of racketeering and tax evasion, admitting that he extorted at least $1.5 million […]

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Mayor

In a city full of political drama, feud between El Monte mayor and resident turns ugly

Gabriela Leos was at the Michelada Rumble in Santa Anita Park when she ran into El Monte Mayor Jessica Ancona. The two women had been at odds for almost a year, with the dispute playing out in federal court after Leos sued Ancona and the city. That September afternoon, Ancona and her supporters started filming […]

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City Council

City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil

It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]

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City Council

City council called on to put funds toward bike safety | #citycouncil

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. An open letter to the mayor, vice mayor and Council: Thank you for your unanimous direction to city staff to prioritize funding for a few basic bike projects, namely: the (complete) construction of the Butler Pilot elevation, and the construction of two (dangerous) protected intersections — (Butler/Beaver and […]

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City Council

Plymouth BPWS, City Council to meet tonight | News | #citycouncil

The Board of Public Works and Safety, which oversees several municipal departments, including the building commission, fire/EMS, police, law, mayor, public works, utility departments, and others, will be meeting on Monday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located above City Hall (124 N. Michigan St.) through the Garro St. Entrance.  Items […]

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Mayor

Glens Falls Mayor appoints new city court judge

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The City of Glens Falls Common Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night, approving the appointment of Jacquelyn P. White, Esq. to the position of Part-Time City Court Judge by Mayor Bill Collins. Judge White will serve for the 2023 calendar year. The position became vacant when current Part-Time City […]

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Alaska

Democrat Pansing Brooks faces tough road in winning Nebraska’s 1st Congressional seat | #alaska | #politics

Democratic voter registrations in Nebraska have been declining, contradicting the expectation that the numbers would bounce back following a surge of Republican registrations in the May primary. In her bid to become the first Democrat in decades to represent Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, Patty Pansing Brooks is seeking to defy conventional wisdom that Republicans […]

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City Council

Alexander City City Council approves leasing new bucket truck | National News | #citycouncil

Finding new vehicles and equipment to purchase for the last two to three years has been difficult for everyone, including the City of Alexander City. City officials have been searching for a new bucket truck for the city’s light and power department as part of its fleet program. But none for purchase could be found, […]

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Alabama

Probate office sued over access to electronic voting data | News | #elections | #alabama

A Cullman-area woman has filed a lawsuit to obtain electronic voting data from the 2020 general election that she claims has been withheld from public scrutiny by the Cullman County probate judge’s office. The civil suit, filed in Cullman County Circuit Court this week against probate judge Tammy Brown, seeks the release of local Cast […]

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