Friday, February 03, 2012

You Tube video on Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley gets my "THUMBS UP"

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 I love District Attorney Steve Cooley. Amazing man. True crime fight. Anyway.... friend sent me this tonight. HAD to post it here on my blog. LMAO.

Thursday, February 02, 2012

PRESIDENT ROSANNE BARR: The Dream is Alive. Green Party gets serious with its newest Presidential candidate. I NEED TO INTERVIEW YOU Ms. BARR

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English: Screenshot of Roseanne Barr from Jord...
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By Randy Economy


Got to love the fact that Roseanne Barr is now a serious candidate for the Presidency of the United States of America.  Yep, one of the most beloved Hollywood comics has filed documents with the Federal Elections Commission on Thursday and she will indeed be seeking the "Green Tea Party" nomination for the highest office in the land.


Yep.  I confirmed the news myself.  Barr has filed the legal paperwork with the FEC to begin her quest to be the next Commander In Chief.  I MUST LAND an INTERVIEW with Ms. Barr.

Roseanne Barr is an icon in America.  Her campaign for President could be the biggest thing to hit the national political scene in a generation.  Anyway.  I am reaching out to you Roseanne.  My email is Randy@Cerritosnews.net.
Randy Economy
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Los Cerritos Community News
www.loscerritosnews.net




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THE DOG STRIKES BACK: Volkswagen's 2012 SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL HIGHLIGHTS STAR WARS

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Can't wait for the commercials this weekend for the Super Bowl.  This one from VW is going to be a huge hit!  Wanted to share this one from my pal Brian Hart who just posted this on his FB page...

In this extended version of our 2012 Game Day commercial, the sporty, all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle inspires Bolt the dog to get in shape, and an intergalactic superstar makes a surprise appearance. Love Star Wars and Volkswagen?
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Very cool way to create an Intergalactic Invite to your Big Game party by clicking  http://vw.com/star-wars-invite

Get a behind the scenes look at the making of this commercial: http://vwoa.us/xbk0TE
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Knabe blasts State over Redevelopment Agency demise

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe at Thursday's "State of the County" remarks in front of the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce.
 
Randy Economy
• Thu, Feb 02, 2012
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe blasted state lawmakers on Thursday for the dismantlement of community redevelopment agencies during an address to members of the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Knabe didn’t miss words in regards to his opposition to the recent number of court rulings and new state law that does away with CRA beginning this past Wednesday during an address to members of the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Knabe didn’t miss words in regards to his opposition to the recent number of court rulings and new state law that does away with CRA beginning this past Wednesday.
“Boy, this is going to be a mess,” Knabe said. “As you know, redevelopment agencies have been around for decades to give communities a chance to reinvent themselves. There was also a 20 percent set-aside for affordable and senior housing.”
“In many cities across California, it worked and transformed communities. Right here in Cerritos, and in other areas of the 4th District, this resulted in new jobs, services, and increased property and sales tax revenues for the city, county and state,” said Knabe.
Knabe, a former city councilman and mayor of Cerritos said that most of the Fourth District had the most RDAs in LA County, a total of 17, including in Norwalk, Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada and other area communities.
“Some have suggested that redevelopment agencies did not have enough oversight, resulting in bloated staff and mismanagement of funds. Yes, it’s true that there have been problems with some agencies and those must absolutely be addressed,” he said.
“But let’s be honest here. This isn’t an effort by the state and the governor to clean up redevelopment. As with realignment and the move of state prisoners to county jails, this is one more attempt by the state to balance its budget on the back of local government,” the supervisor said.

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Wednesday, February 01, 2012

TEACHER MARK BERNDT BOOKING DETAILS: Bail now up to $23,000,000 for the "Miramonte Monster." How could this happen? Share your thoughts. Hit my comment section! SOUND OFF!

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Teacher Mark Berndt: The Miramonte Monster
By Randy Economy
Been watching the television news tonight in the So Cal.
Just learned that Mark Henry Berndt, the teacher at the center of one of the most horrific and creepy arrests in Los Angeles Unified School District history has had his bail UPPED to a WHOPPING $23,000,000.00.


He is facing 23 FELONIES.  Below is OFFICIAL BOOKING DETAILS from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.  He loved taking pics of his students in "bondage."  A film processor gave authorities some 40 photographs depicting blindfolded children in a classroom with their mouths taped shut.  A film processor broke this case.  WTH? Not the school staff or administration at LAUSD, but a guy who processes photos, presumably at a local five and dime store.


If I had a child at Miramonte,  I would pull them out IMMEDIATELY. Period.  No excuses.  No discussion.  Outta there. 

Berndt worked for more than 30 years at Miramonte Elementary School in an unincorporated area of South Los Angeles before being fired as a result of the investigation. Miramonte is in a poor, mainly Hispanic neighborhood. More than half of its approximately 1,400 students are still learning English, according to the school's website.  I am so outraged. How, how, how.  I hope this school is literally closed down until all the facts can be gathered from this "crime scene."  Wonder who else knew about Berndt? 

Sound off.  Tell me what you are thinking?  Hit my comment section below. 

This bail listed here is for only "$2.3 million." Actual amount according to NBC LA is $23 Million. How in the hell did this man be allowed on a school campus? I am now calling Berndt the "Miramonte Monster."



Booking No.: 3031680    
 Last NameBERNDT       First Name: MARK       Middle Name: HENRY 

Sex: M       Race: W       Date Of Birth: 01/22/1951       Age: 61       HairBRO       Eyes: BRO       Height: 600       Weight: 170
Charge Level: F   (Felony)





ARREST
Arrest Date: 01/30/2012       Arrest Time: 1400       Arrest Agency: 3426       Agency Description: LASD-SURVEILLANCE/APPREH TEAM

Date Booked: 01/30/2012       Time Booked: 1629       Booking Location: CEN       Location Description: STA - CENTURY STATION



BAIL
Total Bail Amount: 2,300,000.00       Total Hold Bail Amount: 0.00       Grand Total: 2,300,000.00



HOUSING LOCATION
Housing Location: TTCF

Permanent Housing Assigned Date: 01/30/2012       Assigned Time: 2347       Visitor Status: N

Facility: TWIN TOWERS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Address: 450 BAUCHET STREET       City: LOS ANGELES

Public Visiting Guidelines       Facility Visiting Schedule

For County facility visiting hours, Please call (213) 473-6080 at Inmate Information Center.



COURT
Next Court Code: M69       Next Court Date: 02/21/2012       Next Court Time: 0830       Next Court Case: VA12340101

Court Name: LOS ANGELES MUNI CT DIV 69 
Court Address: 1945 S. HILL STREET       Court City: LOS ANGELESUPT

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"Matthew's Day Off" is a SUPER BOWL AD for the AGES! LOVE IT!

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Can't wait for Super Bowl this SUNDAY. Screw the Giants and Pats. Bring on the TV ADS.

Matthew Broderick
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So far, Honda has a ton of "hype" on their new mega ad.

Here is the inside skinny on a chubby Matthew Broderick....

"The "all-new 2012 CR-V, Honda brought Ferris Bueller's Day Off back in a big game commercial. We cast Matthew Broderick as himself, skipping out on a day of acting work and living it up in his all-new CR-V. Relive movie history with Honda's fresh twist and wonderful homage to this '80s classic. Think you're a true fan of Ferris Bueller's Day Off? We hid over two dozen references to the movie throughout the commercial. Some are obvious, some are VERY subtle. See how many you can find."
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Virgil Tyrone Tate: Charged in Torrance Double Murder of girlfriend Tracie Brooks and her mom Carol Brooks

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COMPTON – A 31-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing two women and wounding one other person was charged today with capital murder, the District Attorneys’ Office announced.



Deputy District Attorney Jodi Link of the Compton Branch Office said Virgil Tyrone Tate (dob 01/29/81) is expected to be arraigned tomorrow in Department 12 of Compton Superior Court.
Tate is charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted, willful, deliberate and premeditated murder in case No. TA121825. The complaint includes a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders.

The charging document further alleges that the defendant personally used a deadly and dangerous weapon, a knife, in the commission of the murders and attempted murder, and personally inflicted great bodily injury upon the only surviving victim.

Tate is accused of killing his longtime girlfriend Tracie Brooks, 32, and her mother Carol Susan Brooks, 58, on Jan. 29. A male roommate was injured in the attack, the prosecutor said.
The defendant lived with the victims at a condominium in an unincorporated area of Torrance.
Tate was arrested after a brief standoff by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies. He is being held without bail.

If convicted as charged, the defendant faces life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty. A decision on whether to seek the death penalty against Tate will be made by the District Attorney’s office as the case moves closer to trial.

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