D-Day in Bell Gardens: Recount puts Councilman Daniel Crespo in the Winners Circle by outpolling challenger Luis Arias by 6 VOTES!

Norwalk, CA:



December, 7th, 2009. A day that will live in INFAMY for the voters of Bell Gardens, California.

Today, Councilman Daniel Crespo beat challenger Luis Arias by 6 votes in an energy charged recount over at Dean Logan's "Den of Democracy" over at the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Office in Norwalk.

(Seen: Challenger Luis Arias looks frustrated during the recount of the Bell Gardens City Council election over at the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters "Den of Democracy" today in Norwalk. Councilman Daniel Crespo is beaming with joy on the far left, and I am a blur in the haze that filled the room.  Below: Bell Gardens Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Rodriguez takes five with supporters and friends of Luis Arias).

  Councilman Crespo, a Deputy Probation Officer for the County of Los Angeles and a longtime incumbent in Bell Gardens, stood a recount challenge from political wannabe Luis Arias.

  On election day that was held on Tuesday, November 3rd, Arias led Crespo for the 3rd and final slot on the Bell Gardens City Council by several dozen votes. But, by the time all of the late votes were tallied, Crespo took a slight 5 vote lead over Arias and was declared the "unofficial" winner last week.

    Arias, shelled out more than $7,000 to $10,000.00 to pay for the recount that was expected to last two days. But due to the great team of Deputy Registrars who oversaw the recount, they were able to get the job done in one long day.

    A public documents request has been filed with the County Registrar of Voters Office to determine the true source of who paid for the recount, and as soon as that information is made public, it will be posted here on the Blog.

    I am proud that Democracy WORKS and that it is STILL ALIVE here in Los Angeles County. I am proud that the public got to see first hand how this process is conducted. I was very disappointed that some of the elected incumbents at Bell Gardens City Hall who insisted that this process be conducted without cameras, or with a free media to attend today.  Shame on them.  They actually objected to having any cameras in the room today....can you believe that? Amazing....

   Anyway, remember, the bane of our Society is based upon FREEDOM, and on this day in history, December 7th, 1941 our great America lost 2,402 men and women in the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Today's recount for Bell Gardens proves that elections still matter, and that the People are still in charge of the Ballot Box, not the politicians.

Let Freedom Ring!

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Seen: (Challenger Javier Sanchez and Bell Gardens Councilman Daniel Crespo confer with supporters before a break at the recount. Upper: Ballot madness takes a break in the action).

Recount in Bell Gardens City Council Election starts TODAY at 9 a.m. at Registrar of Voters in Norwalk! This is going to be WILD!

Meet Luis Arias.  WannaBe City Councilman of Bell Gardens, California.

He wants to be on the Bell Gardens City Council so badly that he has shelled out around $10,000  for a recount of an election he lost by just 5 votes over a month ago.

In the recent November 3rd election, Arias, lost to Incumbent Bell Gardens City Councilman Daniel Crespo. It was one of the dirtiest campaigns ever held here in a city that plays political hardball year in and year out.

Bell Gardens is just one square mile in size, but has had a huge share of political scandals over the past several years. Arias is an ally of ex-Bell Gardens City Councilman Mario Beltran, who resigned earlier this year on embezzlement charges.

 Beltran, 31, pleaded to four misdemeanor counts, including failing to file campaign disclosure forms and failing to deposit cash contributions, all violations of the Political Reform Act. Deputy Dist. Atty. Max Hunstman prosecuted that case. The charges against Beltran,  stemmed from failure to report to authorities how he was spending campaign funds entrusted to him and his failure to deposit and account for cash given to him. Beltran received four years of probation during which time he may not hold elected or appointed office and may not seek elected office or lobby.  Seven counts of grand theft, one count of perjury and one count of failing to deposit cash were dismissed at his sentencing as part of a negotiated plea agreement.

In a previous prosecution in 2007, Beltran (who campaigned heavily for Arias and reelected incumbents/allies Sergio Infanson, and Priscilla Flores) was convicted by a Downey jury of a misdemeanor charge of filing a false police report.


Sources close to the political pulse of Bell Gardens said they are questioning how Arias came up with the large amount of funds needed for this recount ($10,000) . 

Anyway, stay tuned.  Every political insider from Bell Gardens and East LA politics will converge on the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters in Norwalk today (Monday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. to witness this exercise in democracy.
 
I'll be there helping Councilman Crespo, who is a Probation Officer with the County of Los Angeles.  <<<<<<<<

Stay tuned. This could get wild.

Randy Economy

DECKING CERRITOS: Holiday Boutique at Pat Nixon Senior Center is a HUGE hit! What a great way to get into the Christmas SPIRIT!

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It looked a lot like Christmas today over at the Pat Nixon Senior Citizen Center here in Cerritos.

Community members attended the City’s annual Holiday Boutique (today Saturday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

The boutique has been a very popular community tradition and featured hand-crafted gifts, holiday decorations, entertainment, refreshments for sale and children’s crafts.
It was great seeing so many talented crafters here in Cerritos and great community. I also made some great new friends today in Judy and Sue Johnson and Roxanne Sherratt, and the Kolostian Family (Richard, Pat, and their children Peter and Ava seen top pic).

Also seen were Roxanna Sherratt, Judy Johnson, and Susan Johnson from Pipi's Primatives, quilts, bags, scarves, and dolls!

Political Crooks of the Week: Vernon Mayor Leonis Malberg, age 80, and his wife Dominica, 83 convicted of voter fraud.

Vernon Mayor Leonis Malberg, age 80
Political Bad Boy of the Week

By Randy Economy
(Vernon, CA:)  The rotten smell in the air in Vernon, California normally comes from the pork factory at the Farmer John Pork Plant.  The other odor comes from a rotten/corrupt politicial family that has controlled this area for more than half of the past century.

But, today, justice has been served in this mighty small industrial city of 100 residents that is just a stone throw from Downtown Los Angeles.

The political mastermind who has controlled Vernon for more than 50 years is now an official convicted felon for voter fraud and other insider political crimes.

Malburg, the Mayor of Vernon for more than a half-century, and his wife were convicted of voter fraud and other charges on Friday by a judge who ruled after a court trial.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Johnson convicted the elderly couple of all counts but one, in which he found Leonis Malburg not guilty of assisting an unqualified voter – his 40-year-old son, John. The judge said the reason he could not convict Leonis Malburg of the lone count was that there was no evidence that John Malburg actually cast the ballot provided for him by his father.

“This dishonesty and arrogance is hard for me to fathom,” said Johnson after announcing the verdicts. He scheduled sentencing for the couple for Jan. 21, but indicated he was leaning toward heavy fines and not jail time. Leonis Malburg is 80, and his wife, Dominica, is 83. Neither is in custody.

There is only ONE way IN and ONE WAY OUT of VERNON, CALIFORNIA...

The case against the Malburgs was filed by the District Attorney’s Public Integrity Division in November 2006, about five months after the first contested election in Vernon in a quarter of a century. The defendants were charged in a superceding Los Angeles County Grand Jury indictment in October 2007. They waived a jury trial and opted for a court trial by Judge Johnson.

The judge said the evidence showed that none of the Malburgs lived in Vernon, even though all registered to vote there and Leonis Malburg was a candidate.

While maintaining apartments on Leonis Boulevard and 50th Street in Vernon, the family actually lived in Hancock Park, Johnson said the evidence showed. The judge said evidence showed that Dominica Malburg’s presence in Vernon was “extraordinarily rare,” as was John Malburg’s.

He said Leonis Malburg was in the city in the daytime on business – both in his capacity as an elected Vernon official and owner of a restaurant there. The judge termed Leonis Malburg’s use of the family apartment on Leonis Boulevard as “purely related to business.” John Malburg had the apartment on 50th Street, but among other things, the bedding was still in plastic wrappings and there was no refrigerator, the judge said.

...and its over the polluted Los Angeles  Riverbed Bridge.

Noting the Malburgs testified that they maintained residence in Vernon, the judge said, “I do not believe any of them at all.”

Both defendants were convicted of conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud, fraudulent voting and voter registration fraud. In addition, Leonis Malburg was convicted of a public official aiding illegal votes, false declaration of candidacy, voter registration fraud, perjury by declaration, fraudulent voting and assisting an unqualified voter (his wife).

Earlier this year, John Malburg, former dean of students at Daniel Murphy Catholic High School, pleaded no contest to conspiracy, voter registration fraud and perjury. In a separate and unrelated case, he pleaded guilty to child molestation. He currently is serving an eight-year prison term.

Deputy District Attorneys Max Huntsman and Jonlyn Callahan prosecuted the case, and they did a fantastic job!  Thanks Max and Jonlyn for cleaning up Vernon, once and for all...what took you so long....lol.

FIGHTING SWINE FLU: State Schools Chief Jack O'Connell Announces MILLIONS of MASKS are coming to our kids to stop the killer flu at Santa Fe Springs press confab

By Randy Economy:

SANTA FE SPRINGS — The fight to stop the deadly H1N1 Flu has come here to our neighborhood, and many parents and school aged children can breath easier.

In a huge warehouse here in Santa Fe Springs, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell announced Friday that  a multiagency effort will distribute millions of protective masks and gloves to schools throughout the Golden State to help prevent and mitigate the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus and other influenza outbreaks.

Nearly 900 people in California have already died from the H1N1 Flu virus. The most vulnerable group are school aged children, and the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.


More than 23 million masks and pairs of gloves to help curb the spread of swine flu will be distributed from the SFS location.  They will be arriving in schools in the next week or so.

"We want to keep students, teachers, and staff healthy and in school," O'Connell said. "In order to prevent the spread of disease, the federal H1N1 guidance for schools calls for the use of personal protective equipment in situations in which a student becomes ill while on campus. Thanks to federal grant funding, we can provide masks and gloves called for in the guidance to schools free of charge. Procuring and distributing this personal protective equipment for use in California public schools is truly a statewide effort that required the help and generosity of our county offices of education, several state agencies, and private shipping companies. I want to thank all of the partners in this effort who are helping to protect the health of our students and school staff."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Education jointly issued guidance for schools regarding the H1N1 influenza pandemic. The guidance stresses that the best way to prevent the spread of viruses is by staying home if you are sick, covering your coughs and sneezes, washing or sanitizing your hands frequently, and getting the flu vaccines if possible.

The guidance also recommends the use of personal protective equipment in situations when a student becomes ill while at school. The guidance states that students who appear to have influenza-like illness should be sent to a supervised sick room separate from others until they can leave the school campus. CDC recommends that the ill person wear a surgical mask, if they can tolerate it.

The CDC guidance also recommends that school nurses or other school staff who are caring for ill students should wear gloves and a respirator face mask, commonly known as an N95 respirator.

So, break out the masks, and cover your mouth.  It might just save your life!

Celebrating and Remembering the life of Rudy Pulido: Memorial Services announced to honor the late Cerritos community leader

In an email to many friends, family and community members, the Pulido Family announced the folowing:

"On Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 8:56 a.m., our loving father Rodolfo Angeles Pulido passed peacefully in his sleep with family at his side to join God our Father in the next life. After battling Congestive Heart Failure and Parkinson's Disease for two years, he is now in the loving embrace of our Lord. We thank you for all your love and support over the years and now at this most difficult time. Please join us as we celebrate the life of our father Rodolfo Angeles Pulido."

On Saturday, December 5, 2009 a Viewing will take place from  2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Hope Chapel at  Forest Lawn Memorial Park at 4471 Lincoln Avenue in Cypress, CA 90630.

On Sunday, December 6, 2009 a Viewing will take place from  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. followed by a Prayer Vigil from  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Church of Our Fathers at Forest Lawn in Cypress.
Monday, December 7, 2009 Funeral Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. at  St. Irenaeus Catholic Church at 5201 Evergreen, Cypress, CA 90630,  (714) 826-0760. Interment will follow at Churchyard at
Forest Lawn in Cypress.  A Memorial Reception will take place in the Grand Lobby of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703 afterwards.

Rodolfo is survived by his loving wife Ester Lagmay Pulido, son Randolph Pulido, daughter Marissa Rebaya and son-in-law Ralph Rebaya, son Mark Pulido and daughter-in-law Gloria Perlas Pulido and granddaughter Malia Pulido and grandson Mark Pulido Jr., and son Rod Pulido and daughter-in-law Marifi Pulido.

Holy Lost Horses: Sheltand Pony found running around the Hood' in Norwalk! Are you kidding me?

By: Randy Economy

(Norwalk, Calif):  Is this too good to be true?  Especially now that the holiday season is upon us, this could be every kids fanstasy.

Southeast Area Animal Control Authority Officer Robby Gochicoa responded to a report of a loose horse in traffic last Thrusdsay  at about 7am.

Gochicoa arrived moments later and spotted what he described as a tan, female, Shetland Pony at the corner of Studebaker Rd. and Hayford St. in Norwalk.

A what?

A Shetland pony?  Running around the streets of Norwalk?  It's all true.

“She was a bit skittish when I approached, but warmed up and let me put the lead rope around her neck,” said Gochicoa. “After that she was very gentle and cooperative.” The call to SEAACA came from Norwalk Sheriff’s deputies who were on-scene and keeping an eye on the wayward equine. “They did a great job keeping her out of traffic.”

Gochicoa called for the horse trailer and the pony was transported to the SEAACA animal care center in Downey, where she was treated with some fresh hay and lots of friendly gawking from staff and volunteers. “We don’t see many farm animals here at SEAACA, so she’s sort of a star today,” Gochicoa stated. “She may be used for pony rides…we’re not sure. I do know that she is not bothered by the dogs here and she likes people.”

SEAACA officials want to speak with the owner and ensure that the pony is provided with a safe and secure home environment upon release.

Anyone with information this little pony is asked to call SEAACA at (562) 803-3301.

Tonight: Shooting on Maidstone Avenue in Norwalk leaves man in "serious condition."

NORWALK -- A man was shot and wounded in a residential neighborhood over on Maidstone Avenue late this afternoon (Thursday, December 3rd) according to Norwalk Sheriff officials.


The attack was reported just after 5 p.m. in the 15300 block of Maidstone Avenue, Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Mark Wilkins said in published news reports tonight in the Whittier Daily News and San Gabriel Valley Tribune..

Few details were initially available regarding the shooting.

The victim, a man estimated to be in his 40s, was walking in the area when he was shot at least once in the abdomen. His was hospitalized with serious injuries, however his exact condition was unknown.

The shooter was described as a Latino man in his late teens or early 20's and no motive for the incident was  immediately known. Law enforcement officials said it did not appear to be gang-related.

RrE

Justice for Jonathan Muse: Cerritos ups reward to $25,000 for information leading to arrest in 2008 drive-by murder of the 17-year old local resident

(Cerritos):  The City of Cerritos has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) involved in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jonathan Muse in August 2008.

The reward is now $25,000.

Muse, a Cerritos resident, was fatally shot while riding his bicycle on Pioneer Boulevard at the 91 Freeway underpass in the City of Artesia.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. Detective R. Hernandez can be reached at (323) 890-5549 and Detective K. Lowe can be reached at (323) 890-5604.

Justice For Remington Dunham: $10,000 Reward Offered by City of Cerritos for information leading to the arrest of suspect(s) involved in Westside fatal shooting

Photo and Blog by Randy Economy

(Location of the shooting of 18-year old Remington Dunham at

Jerry Way  and Gonsalves Place in Cerritos)

(Cerritos) -- The City of Cerritos is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) involved in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Remington Dunham.  Dunham, a Lakewood resident, was fatally on November 20 when he was attending a house party on the 11100 Block of Gonsalves Place on the west side of Cerritos.

On that evening, at around 10:30 p.m. shots were fired from an unidentified car striking Dunham in the upper body. He was taken to Tri-Cities Medical Center in nearby Hawaiian Gardens in a private vehicle from friends where he died.

Dunham was a 2008 graduate of Artesia High School and was currently attending Cerritos College, and he was planning to enter the armed forces this coming January.  Funeral services were held for Dunham this week.


Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.
 
Sergeant Rubino can be reached at (323) 890-5500.

Highway From Heaven: 91 and 605 Freeway Interchange Named for Fallen Deputy David Powell

On 7th Anniversary of his murder, Deputy David Powell Memorial Highway is Dedicated at the 91 and 605 Freeway

Photo and Blog By
Randy Economy

(ARTESIA, CA): The "Deputy David Powell Memorial Highway" is now a reality.

Signs to honor the life of the fallen Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy were placed at the 91 Freeway and 605 Freeway Interchange this past Monday in an emotional dedication ceremony held at Artesia Park.

The event was attended by nearly 300 friends, family members of Deputy Powell, as well as many noted local, state and federal officials, including Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, District Attorney Steve Cooley, Assemblyman Tony Mendoza, Artesia Mayor Tony Lima as well as other local Mayor’s, City Council members, and a cadre of on lookers.

The ceremony featured tributes from Captain Christy Guyovich of the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, and from Los Angeles County Sheriff Commander David Fender.  The dedication event was also televised by five major television news stations and six radio outlets here in Southern California.

Deputy David Powell was shot and killed on November 30th, 2002, after he and his partner responded to reports of gunshots near 166th Street and Elaine Avenue in Artesia at 10:30 at night. The Dedication event coincided with the anniversary of his death.

When the officers arrived at that crime scene, they observed a man run into a home and take a woman hostage. As Deputy Powell attempted to kick the door open, the man fired two shots from inside.  One of the rounds struck Deputy Powell in the right arm, passed through the opening in his vest, and entered his chest. Deputy Powell's partner returned fire and dragged Deputy Powell to his patrol car. He then drove Deputy Powell one block away where he was met by paramedics.

Deputy Powell was transported to St. Francis Medical Center where he succumbed to his wound 90 minutes after the shooting. The suspect was shot and killed by responding officers. The weapon used in the crime was a .380 caliber hand gun

Fender was the Watch Commander of the Lakewood Sheriff Station at the time of tragic event that took the life of Deputy Powell, and he recalled and remembered the fallen deputy as a “true American hero who loved his community, and was honored to be a Los Angeles County Sheriff.”

Deputy Powell had been employed with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 18 year, and is survived by his wife Emma who attended the ceremony with their daughters, parents, brother, and seven grandchildren.

California State Assemblyman Tony Mendoza (D-56th) sponsored ACR 30 last year to dedicate a portion of the 91 Freeway and 605 Freeway Interchange in his memory. The bill was signed into law by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger earlier this year.

Nearly $10,000.00 was raised by the local community to help pay for the purchase of the freeway signs as well to maintain its upkeep in the future. Artesia community leader Tony Martins was thanked during the Dedication ceremony for his efforts in helping spearhead the fundraising effort that included a bar-b-que and auction held last month.

Sheriff Lee Baca also said that Deputy Powell made a “positive difference in other people’s lives, and as a deputy sheriff.

5 Votes: Bell Gardens City Council Election Results heads to Recount

BELL GARDENS ELECTION MADNESS CONTINUES!
The recently held November 3rd Bell Gardens City Council campaign is heading to an official "recount" next Monday, December 7th.

The recount will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Office in Norwalk.

The request for the formal hand recount was submitted by candidate Luis Arias who lost the election to incumbent Councilman Daniel Crespo by 5 votes.  Arias must present a cashiers check to the County of Los Angeles by this Friday for the estimated cost of $4,300.   According to election law Arias will be responsible for the entire amount associated with the recount process which could total as much as $7,000 if it lasts more than one day.

I will be attending this recount, and will keep you posted on the outcome. 

If your interested in attending, and to witness "Democracy In Action" the Registrar of Voters is located at 12400 Imperial Highway in Norwalk and will occur in Room 3001.

RrE

Remembering Rudy Pulido: Dedicated Cerritos community leader and great American!

Remembering Rudy Pulido seen here in a photo from the Cerritos Veterans web site.

I was saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Cerritos community leader Rudy Pulido this morning.

Here is a statement from the Pulido Family:

"On this day, Dec 2, 2009 at 8:56 am, our loving father Rodolfo Angeles Pulido passed peacefully in his sleep with family at his side to join God our Father in the next life.

After battling Congestive Heart Failure and Parkinsons Disease for 2 years, he is now in the loving embrace of our Lord.

We thank you for all your love and support over the years and now in this most difficult hour."

Love,

The Pulido Family

Rudy was an amazing leader here in Cerritos and will be greatly missed.  He was passionate about the lives of our war veterans, and loved his family dearly.  My thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Pulido Family in this hour. 

Here is more about the amazing life of Rudy, from the Cerritos War Veteran's Project http://www.cerritosveterans.com/ :  (BTW....if you have not seen this web site that is dedicated those who have served in the military here from the Cerritos community, please do so!)

Rudy Pulido was born in the Philippines during the Depression years and experienced the hardships of life during World War II, which formed and tempered his character and prepared him for future life in the military.

He emigrated to the United States to join his father who was serving in the U.S. Navy as the Chief Stewart to the Secretary of the Navy in the Pentagon during the early 1950s. Rudy graduated from Anacostia High School in Washington D.C. in June 1953.

He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August 1953 as a Stewart Recruit (E-1) during the Korean War.  Rudy graduated 2nd in his class at the U.S. Navy Radioman School, Bainbridge, Maryland in June 1954.

Rudy was assigned to duty station at the U.S. Navy Base (Communications Station) Charleston, South Carolina, during which time he obtained his American citizenship papers and became a full-fledged American citizen.

He then volunteered to military duty to serve overseas at NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Headquarters, Southern Europe, Naples, Italy.  Rudy rose rapidly to the rank of RM1 (Radioman First Class E-6) in the shortest possible time of 3 years and 10 months.

Rudy served a total of 8 years obligated service (08/1953-08/1961) in the U.S. Navy.  He then used his Educational G.I. Bill Benefits to pursue and earn his BSCE (bachelors of science degree in Civil Engineering) from the University of Maryland at College Park in January 1962.

After graduating from the University of Maryland, Rudy married his college sweetheart, Ester Lagmay, and both headed west to California.

Rudy accepted a position with the California Division of Highways (now called CALTRANS), where he was involved in several projects such as: I-405 San Diego Freeway through Mullholland; I-10 Santa Monica Freeway; I-105 Freeway; and most especially the I-605/91 Freeway Interchange, which is close to Cerritos.

In addition, Rudy also accepted the position of Senior Civil Engineer at Nevada Nuclear Test Site in Mercury, Nevada.

Besides his engineering career, Rudy was also heavily involved with his own Real Estate business here in California and in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the first Filipino-American awarded to own the Red Carpet Realtors Franchise in Anaheim, California.

Rudy and Ester have been happily married for 45 years and blessed with four wonderful and talented children. Two received their bachelors degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles and the other two graduated from California State University, Long Beach. Their son Mark is serving his second term on the ABC Unified School District Board of Education. Their son Rod, a film director, writer and producer, co-produced with Rudy the feature length film "The Flip Side," which won critical acclaim at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah in 2001.

Additionally, as an active member of our community, Rudy has been a past president of several organizations such as the Philippine Technical and Professional Society; the Philippine Society of South East Los Angeles; and the Southern California Phil-U.S. Veterans Association.

In addition, Rudy is the immediate past Post Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1846 Cerritos/Artesia, serving in that capacity from 2004 to 2006. VFW Post 1846 has over 100 members and was organized and chartered by the National Headquarters on July 15, 1983.

During Rudy's command, VFW Post 1846 collaborated with the Fine Arts and Historical Commission and the Cerritos City Council to erect a stunning memorial (seen here) dedicated to all veterans who served in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. The Post is also involved in the processing of Cerritos veterans applications for the City of Cerritos Veterans Project web site.
 
RIP.

RrE

Rep. Loretta Sanchez scores a "10" with her "Dancing" Holiday Card that pokes fun at Rep. Tom "The Hammer" DeLay and saves a whole bunch of Trees in the process

She's done it AGAIN!

By: Randy Economy

I gotta give local Congress Gal Loretta Sanchez (Democrat-Orange Curtain)  a "PERFECT 10" for her annual Christmas Card!

Washington insiders and my fellow political bloggers are buzzin' over Ms. 'Retta's holiday cheer-full greeting that of course features the amazing Gretzky The Cat (who should have been sportin' a bow tie in my opine.)

This year's card is disssin' former House Minority Leader and "Dancing With The Stars" competitor Tom DeLay, and is also saving lots of local trees at the same time.

Rep. Loretta Sanchez is shown ballroom dancing with the written phrase "Tom DeLay, eat your heart out!" 

I love Loretta's off-beat, quirky humor and her card this year is a winner in my book.

The card, shown here, plays on former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's (R-Texas) turn on "Dancing with the Stars" this fall, and features Sanchez waltzing across a dance floor under the watchful eye of her cat, Gretzky.


But the card will not be in your mail box this holiday season. Nope. 
 
The "big surprise" is that her cards will be delivered via email, not printed. The expense saved on printing will be awarded to an Orange County non-profit, through a competitive application process.
 
Here are a look at some of the past "best of" Christmas Cards from Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez.