Tim Tebow Super Bowl Ad: I actually LIKED it...very well done!

I want to give a shout out to "super human college quarterback Tim Tebow" and his mom Pam for a nice, uplifting ad today during the Super Bowl.

After listening to all the brew-ha-ha about this "ONE 30 second television" spot, I don't see what all this controversy was about.

It was clever, wonderfully produced, and it was a good message...and full of compassion.

So, Tim Tebow...your television ad debut was just plain "SUPER!"

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DREW BREES NEW KING OF BOURBON STREET! Wins SUPER BOWL MVP in grand style!

Sorry, Peyton, Drew Brees is the new Top Dawg in the NFL. He has won the MVP for his amazing performance in Super Bowl 44.  IT WAS MORE THAN AMAZING!  DREW is the NEW KING of Bourbon Street!  Hail to the King!

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SAINTS WIN SUPER BOWL 44: BIGGEST COMEBACK EVER! 31-17 over Colts!

Breaking NEWS:
6:47 p.m. PST

The New Orleans Saints have won Super Bowl 44 in the biggest comeback ever in history of the storied game.

They beat the Colts 31-17 and this was a CLASSIC SUPER BOWL WIN!

This is great news of the PEOPLE of NEW ORLEANS. Let the PARTY BEGIN!

The Saints came back with a 31-17 lead over the Colts in the final quarter of the game Sunday to win their first Super Bowl. Tracy Porter stepped in front of a pass from Peyton Manning and took off for the endzone. Porter ran the ball back 74 yards for a touchdown, and Indianapolis was unable to recover.

The Saints were down by 10 points early in the game and this come from behind win over the Colts is a Super Bowl RECORD!

W2G!


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Super Bowl 44 First Half Commercial Winners: Betty White and Snickers and Punxsutawney Troy Polamalu

My two BEST SUPER BOWL COMMERCIALS for today's FISRT HALF are by far the Snickers Commercial with Betty White....omg....what a blast, and the other in Punxsutawney Troy Polamalu.

I can't wait for the 2nd Half. BTW...the game is actually turning into a "Classic Super Bowl." Colts up over the Saints 10-6.


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BREAKING NEWS: Dead woman found in Industrial Park in Cerritos. Homicide Detectives Investigating location at 16400 Block of Manning Way between Carmenita and Shoemaker

By: Randy Economy

Sunday.  February 7, 2010

3:40 p.m.

UPDATED:
Cerritos, CA:  Los Angeles County Sheriff Homicide Detectives are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found at the 16400 block of Manning Way here in Cerritos.

Officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding this matter and have not released any additional details.  

The only description of the victim is that she was an "adult white female."

The 16400 block of Manning Way is located in an industrial park between Carmentia Road and Shoemaker Avenue and north of 166th Street here in Cerritos.

Above is a photo of the Manning Way location in Cerritos where the body was found.  Manning Way is also where the Regional United Parcel Service Center (UPS) is location.  The street is normally quiet in the night and weekends, but heavily travelled during the weekdays.

As soon as additional information is available, including the name of the victim, I will pass it along.

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Long Beach Pyramid: Relfections of a Storm

Today, between the storms, the Long Beach Pyramid was a glow with "reflections" that lite up the sky!
Randy Economy Photo

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IReport from Washington DC: Cerritos native Emil Ali hunkers down in Blizzard!

I wanna thank my pal Emil Ali, who is from Cerritos and now attends law school in Washington DC.  This winter madness has hit his 'hood pretty hard today and I wanted to pass along this not and these amazing pics.  Incredible!

" Hey Randy,


Its been crazy here. I uploaded a few pictures here at  http://www.flickr.com/photos/42736231@N05/

Last night around 12 I rushed outside after we heard a big bang. A tree fell onto a car so a few neighbors helped cut the tree down and then into small pieces. Then later another tree fell in between cars (there is a pic of that). I think we've all shoveled the sidewalk at least 10 times because it just gets covered within an hour.

But people are still out... today we had a few guys get stuck in their cars so we had to help dig a path for them to get on their way. People are still out though... don't you wish you were here?

Hope my roof stays up!

Emil Ali


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BREAKING NEWS: La Canada Flintridge and Sierra Madre begin evacuations. Mud flows have already destroyed several homes.

BREAKING NEWS
January 6. 2010
10 a.m. PST
By: Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com

The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Yellow Flag Alert effective immediately. The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has issued a Phase 1 Mudflow forecast as of early this morning, Saturday, February 6, 2010.

The City of La Canada Flintridge is also being pelted with major mudslides and several homes have been destroyed due to this mornings rain fall.  Some areas have been already hit with 6 foot high walls of mud and debris.

A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris and mudflows are possible at specific locations. Mud and debris have already blocked portions of areas in the upper and lower canyon areas. Additional streets may be flooded or blocked by debris. Woodland Drive, Skyland Drive, and other streets may be closed due to blockage and cleanup efforts throughout the day and night.

The Linda Vista area of La Canada Flintridge is also being hit hard today.  K-rails and dozens of  cars have also been swept away into walls of mud and water.  Gas leaks are also be reported.  This is a diaster in the making.

City crews will begin clearing streets in the canyon areas that have become blocked as quickly as it is safe to do so. but that might take several hours.  Expected rain fall could reach 1/2 to 1 inch per hour today and tonight in this area.

Parking restrictions are in effect in the Upper and Lower Canyon during Yellow or Red Flag alerts. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.

The affected streets are: Mount Wilson Trail, Churchill Rd., Skyland Dr., Fern Glen, Fern Dr., Idlehour Ln., Canyon Crest Dr., Orange Dr., Woodland Dr., Brookside Lane, Sunnyside Lane, Yucca Trail, Sturtevant Dr., Elm Ave., and Holly Trail. Residents in the affected areas are urged to be "set" to leave at a moments notice and may choose to voluntarily evacuate.

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HOLY "SNOW-WHITE" HOUSE BATMAN! Washington DC is stopped by 2010 Blizzard! 200,000 without power. AMAZING VIDEO!

VIDEO OF SNOW STORM IN WASHINGTON DC ON 2-6-2010

HOLY "SNOW WHITE" HOUSE, BATMAN!

The worst snowstorm to hit the Washington, DC area in 90 years has left hundreds of thousands in the dark and ice cold today.

The weight of the snow along with heavy winds have caused several power outages across the region, as the blizzard warning for the Washington area remains in effect until 10 p.m. Saturday.

The bulk of the snow has fallen, but another 5-9 inches is expected to fall today, according to local meteorologists in America's Capital city.   I am waiting for my pal Emil Ali, a longtime resident of Cerritos, who is now a Law student in DC to send me pics from his IPhone.  I'll post his pics as soon as I get them.

30 inches have already fallen in DC in the past 18 hours.
The National Weather Service has said the storm could be "extremely dangerous," forecasting up to 40 inches of snow in the Capital region alone.

Send me your pics from DC.

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Get ready for mud slides in the "Burn Area" of Los Angeles County today and the next several days

Issued by The National Weather Service

Los Angeles, CA
6 am PST, Sat., Feb. 6, 2010

Some sections of the Foothill areas of La Canada Flintridge and the other recent burn areas are beginning to evacuate this morning, due to the heavy rain storms that are hitting Southern California this weekend. 

Mud slides are already beginning to happen in parts of the La Canada Flintridge community, and also in San Pedro, according to local television news stations here in So Ca.

A flash flood watch has is in effect through today and Sunday.  During the past 8 hours, some parts of Los Angeles County have had up to 3.75 inches of rain...and lots more is expected today.

THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR

* La Canada Flintridge, the burn areas along the 210 Freeway cooridor in Los Angeles County,

*Ventura County burn areas.

* We could get HEAVY RAIN... with UP TO ONE INCH PER HOUR all over the entire EASTERN and SOUTHEASTERN HALF of LOS ANGELES COUNTY ALL DAY LONG!

In other words...stay inside...stay dry...if your in danger....take precautions....stay off the roads....don't be stupid.

ONE BAND OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT LOS ANGELES COUNTY EARLY THIS MORNING. THIS IS EXPECTED TO EXIT LOS ANGELES COUNTY BY MID MORNING. HOWEVER... NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE DAY TODAY AS THE CENTER OF A STRONG UPPER LOW MOVES THROUGH THE STATE. SOME OF THE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE RAINFALL RATES OVER ONE HALF INCH PER HOUR... SO THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RECENT BURN AREAS.

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DEMOCRACY: Nomination Period opens for 43RD State Assembly District Special Primary Election on APRIL 13. Seat was held by new LA City Councilman Paul Krekorian

(43rd State Assembly Special Election News)

Dean Logan, (aka: The "Dean of Democracy") the Registrar Recorder here in Los Angeles County is giving a shout out to those "wanna-be" State Assemblymembers from the 43rd District to to get over to his office in Norwalk beginning Tuesday to file nomination papers for the upcoming April 13th Special Election.

The Special Primary Election on April 13 is being held for the purpose of filling the vacancy for the unexpired term ending November 30, 2010, in the 43rd State Assembly District resulting from the resignation of office by Assemblymember Paul Krekorian, who was elected to the Los Angeles City Council late last year.

If no candidate receives a majority of all votes cast (50% + 1) a Special General Election will be held on June 8, 2010.

Persons wishing to run for office must be a United States citizen, a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person, be affiliated with a political party, as shown by his or her affidavit of registration, at least 3 months immediately prior to filing nomination documents, or if eligible to register for less than three months, for as long as he or she has been eligible to register to vote in the State, and he or she must not have served three terms in the State Assembly since November 6, 1990.

The filing fee is $952.91 and 40-60 nominating signatures are required. Petition forms are now available for persons wishing to secure signatures in lieu of all or a portion of the filing fee.

Candidates who have been circulating "signature in lieu" of petitions  include Democrats MIKE GATTO, CHAHE KEUROGHELIAN, NAYIRI NAHABEDIAN, ANDREW JON WESTALL,  Republican  SUNDER RAMANI, and Libertarian STEVE MYERS.  These candidate will be given a "discount" on there filing fees for each and every voter they can get to sign these "petitions."

Signatures submitted on the in lieu petitions may also be applied to the signature requirements for offices on the nominating petition provided they are registered voters in the district and registrants of the same political party as the candidate. All candidates must pay the nonrefundable filing fee or present in lieu signatures at the time they receive their nomination papers.

The County Registrar of Voters Office is located at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650, 2nd Floor, Room 2013, and is open between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

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2010 Blizzard: Snow Job in Washington DC. This could be THE WORST BLIZZARD IN 100 YEARS!

BLIZZARD 2010
WASHINGTON, DC —
By Randy Economy
http://www.economy4abc.blogspot.com/

Feb. 5, 2010, 10:37 p.m. PST

So, life in the Nation's capital has ground to a total halt.  Snow banks are beginning to build up over the past 12 hours. 

Weather Dudes now say that this could be "the biggest snow storm" for the city in more than 100 years.  More than 30 inches could fall in the District of Columbia by Sunday morning. 

More than 10 inches had fallen in some D.C. areas by midnight, and 12 inches were reported in Pittsburgh as the blizzard blew into the Mid-Atlantic region, reducing visibility to almost a total "white out."

My good friend, Emil Ali, who is from Cerritos and attending Law school in DC dropped me a note today to say that he has already shoveled his "entire" block today.   Emil is going to send me some pics of his DC 'hood as soon as it is safe to venture outside.

In the meantime, the rain here in LA has arrived...and I LOVE IT!

Go SAINTS!




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My Political "Nut Bag" of the Week: Republican Senate Candidate Carly Fiorina for this attack on rival Tom Campbell

Carly Fiorina, who is a Republican running for United States Senate here in California has totally lost her mind.

I mean, totally.  Gonzo.  This gal is looney tunes.

Her campaign committee, named "Carly for California" has released one of the most bizarre and outragous television attack ads I have seen in the 28 years I have been in the political biz.

"Fiscal Conservative In Name Only" (aka: FCINO) is the name of this haunting 3 minute ad that blasts one of her main rivals, ex-Rep. Tom Campbell (GOP-Stanford, CA) into a political orbit.

Fiorina, who is running for Senate here in the June Republican Primary against Campbell and Assemblyman Chuck DeVore (R-Orange Curtain)  is blasting Campbell as a "flip-flopper" and a "FCINO" based on his "record" when he was a member of Congress over two decades ago.

She is hoping that Republican voters will feel "good" about her AFTER they see this attack on Campbell. 

It has gained lots of political eyeballs on You Tube.  Yep.  So far, more than 340,000 people have watched this clip in the past couple of weeks alone.

Amazing. 

Judge for yourself!

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Will you support Carly after seeing this attack ad?
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Court Room Life Savers: Deputies Noel Furniss and Juan Rivera save life of ailing lawyer in Downtown court room on Thursday!

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010
12:04 a.m.

From My Good News File:

(Los Angeles, CA) Two Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputies are being called "heroes" today for helping save the life of an ailing attorney on Thursday.

Attorney Michael Dib was in the process of examining a witness in Department 67 of the Superior Court when he suffered cardiac arrest.

Deputies Noel Furniss and Juan Rivera, seeing the dire situation sprung into action and successfully administered CPR to Mr. Dib for several minutes until the arrival of LAFD paramedics. The paramedics noted that Mr. Dib would have certainly expired prior to their arrival without the swift and professional actions of Deputies Furniss and Rivera.

Deputy Furniss, who was aware of Mr. Dib’s pre-existing heart condition, took the unusual step of equipping his desk inside the Court room he supervises, with a breathing mask prior to Mr. Dib’s scheduled court appearance.

His pre-planning certainly helped to sustain Mr. Dib until more extensive medical attention could be provided.

Mr. Dib was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital where he underwent surgery.

So, these two Sheriff's get my "Thataboy Award" for the DAY!  Great job!

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Cerritos Elementary School Welcomes Chris Halderson as the "Principal" of the Day! Right ON CHRIS!

This is my "GOOD NEWS" story of the day here from our 'Hood!

Cerritos community and business leader Chris Halderson was the "Principal of the Day" at Cerritos Elementary School here in the ABC Unified School District.  Chris is the President of the Cerritos Chamber of Commerce and General Manager of the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel.

I'm an "original" Cerritos Elementary School "Baby Tiger."

This Blue Ribbon School is one of the BEST in AMERICA!  Smart kids go here!

So, W2G to Principal Halderson!  Free hall passes for EVERYONE!

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Breaking News: 1,000 Pink Slips heading to Los Angeles City workers, compliments of da' Mayor!

LOS ANGELES --

Memo from Da' Mayor of Los Angeles:
To: The Rank and File Employee
RE:  "Don't let the door hit you on the way out"
DATE: Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010

Dear Workers:
Sorry, your laid off.  Have a nice day!
Tony V!


Today, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa ordered the immediate layoff of 1,000 city employees to help to balance the city's budget. The Mayor, who campaigned on the promise of job creation, and to represent the rank the file workers, has now turned his back and done a 360 degree change.

The mayor ordered the positions eliminated Thursday, a day after the city council voted unanimously to postpone any action on job cuts for 30 days while they explore other options.  Villaraigosa says his move will strengthen the city's credit rating and its long-term fiscal health.

I say the Mayor should cut expenses first.  Get rid of the waste at City Hall, and there is TONS of it.

I wonder how many of the Mayor's staff are going to be laid off?  Hello?  Mayor?

He says more senior city staffers can fill some of these positions, allowing about 360 employees to avoid layoffs.  The city's budget analyst, Miguel Santana, says the drastic cuts are necessary because of the city's $208 million budget gap.


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Los Angeles Times: Former Pico Rivera councilman Ron Belike arrested on perjury charges

Reporter Raja Abdulrahim of The Los Angeles Times has released the following article this morning on Wednesday's arrest of former Pico Rivera Mayor Ron Belike on criminal perjury and conflict of interest charges. 


Los Angeles Times
4 February 2010, 10:59 am

A former Pico Rivera city councilman has been arrested on charges of perjury and conflict of interest related to contracts he voted for and gifts he allegedly accepted, prosecutors said.

Ron Beilke, 50, voted from 2006 to 2008 to approve three construction contracts for an intersection near his Wienerschnitzel restaurant and a coffee shop he planned to open, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.

An arrest warrant was issued for Beilke, but he surrendered in court Wednesday and was released on his own recognizance. His arraignment is scheduled for March 8.

Beilke voted to approve a contract with Krikorian Theatres, and in 2008 allegedly accepted movie tickets valued at more than $3,400 from the company, prosecutors said.

He underestimated the tickets' value on a conflict-of-interest form certified under penalty of perjury, a deputy district attorney said. Beilke used some of the tickets and gave some to family members and Wienerschnitzel employees, the prosecutor said.

Beilke was voted onto the City Council in 2005 but lost his reelection bid in November.
– Raja Abdulrahim

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Ex-Pico Rivera Mayor Ronald Beilke INDICTED on 2 FELONIES and 6 MISDEMEAMORS. Who IS NEXT?

BUSTED! 

Pico Rivera POLITICAL HOT DOG KING RON BELIKE IS CHARGED WITH 2 FELONIES and 6 other CHARGES.
Below is the "Beilke Hot Dog Stand" crime scene being raided by the
FANTASTIC LA County DA Public Integrity Unit several months back!

BREAKING NEWS!

By Randy Economy

http://www.economy4abc.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, Feb. 3. 2010

1:09 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -

Political shockwaves are being felt all over Pico Rivera City Hall today.

Former Pico Rivera Mayor Ron Beilke, and a Central Basin Water District executive,  was officially charged on Wednesday with two felony counts and six misdemeanors stemming from his time on the city council, according to court documents.

Deputy District Attorney Sandi Roth of the Public Integrity Division said Beilke, 50, is charged with one felony count each of perjury and conflict of interest. He also is charged with four misdemeanor counts of conflict of interest and two misdemeanor counts of accepting a gift in excess of the legal value.

His arraignment was postponed until March 8 in Department 30 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The defendant was charged yesterday in a felony complaint for arrest warrant.

Prosecutors allege that in his capacity as councilman, between 2006 and 2008, Beilke voted to approve three contracts for construction work in an intersection immediately adjacent from his privately owned Weinerschnizel franchise.

At the time of voting on these contracts, the defendant also was allegedly engaged in negotiations with the developer of the adjacent commercial property where he was going to lease space to open a coffee shop.

Beilke also voted to approve a contract between the City of Pico Rivera and Krikorian Movie Theaters while purportedly accepting gifted movie tickets from the company.

In 2008, Beilke allegedly accepted movie tickets valued at more than $3,400 from Krikorian Theater and then underestimated the value of the gift on his Statement of Economic Interest which he certified under penalty of perjury.

Beilke was elected to serve on the Pico Rivera City Council in 2005. His four-year term concluded last November when he lost his bid for re-election.

If convicted of all counts, Beilke faces a maximum term of seven years, eight months in state prison.

Thank the LORD for Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley for making this possible, you know Mr. Cooley is now running for Attorney General here in California.  Just think about all the political bad boyz he could bag from Sacramento.  Go STEVE GO!

 Look out boys and girls at CITY HALLS everywhere, you could be next!  I have been reporting on these criminal acts for over 2 years, and I am glad that Justice is being served....finally!
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Breaking News: Angry Mission Viejo voters tell Mayor to "Shut The Hell UP" and Recall him from office on Tuesday!

(The Peoples Republic of MISSION VIEJO

WAY Behind the Orange Curtain –)

By RANDY ECONOMY

http://www.economy4abc.blogspot.com/

Mission Viejo:  The voters here have tossed its Mayor out of office tonight.

Lance MacLean, who recently told a female city council member to "shut the hell up" in a closed session meeting, was shown the door tonight as voters removed him from office.

Here is the Mayor "caught" on tape in the now infamous Closed Session where he utters the quote that was the beginning of the end of his political career.

With mail-in ballots counted and all 38 precincts reporting, results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters show that 50.4 percent of voters – 6,858 residents – were in favor of recalling the embattled mayor, while 6,740 residents – 49.6 percent of voters – supported keeping the tart tounged mayor in office.

Mission Viejo has 61,924 registered voters, according to the registrar.

Businessman and former planning commissioner Dave Leckness won the right to replace Mac Lean on the City Council.   Dale Tyler, the candidate supported by proponents of the recall, was behind Leckness with 4,919 votes.

Mac Lean said he was "at peace" with the fact that the voters gave him the boot tonight.  Huh?  Dude, you just got bounced out of office in a nasty, nasty campaign. 

"It's actually a relief, and the relief is that I have an answer. I'm at peace because I have a supportive wife and my children," he said. "I can get on with living my life."

Proponents of the recall gathered at the home of Joe Zambito, on Lake Mission Viejo. The group toasted each other – hopeful their lead would hold. Gunsmoke played on TV and was an omen for MacLean’s impending demise, said Joe Holtzman, who said the program is his favorite show.

Tyler, who said he was disapointed he didn't win, said he was happy that MacLean was recalled.  "It will be good for the city," he said. "I wish Dave luck on the council. We have a bunch of challenges. I hope he can make the city a better place."

So, this will go down as a classic case of a nasty politician being thrown under a bus in the name of "Democracy." 

 Shut the hell up, Mac, your outta here!

LOL.

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Holy CALAMARI BATMAN! Our BEACHES are being invaded by Giant Squid...like hundreds of thousands of them off Huntington, Newport and Seal beaches

Blog by Randy Economy:

Have you seen this invasion of jumbo squid that has hit the shores of Orange County these past couple of days?

This is crazy, but our local fishermen and fisherbabes are flocking to the seaside to get in on the action.

It’s being reported that the monster sized squid, just started "showing up" this past Thursday and haven’t stopped arriving almost a week later.  They are also invading the shoreline up in Northern California as well.

Some of these squid weigh  up to 60 pounds and are up 6 feet long.  The creepy crawlers are nocturnal, usually spending the daytime close to the ground and then rising to the surface at night. So, if you are trying to find these slippery guys, you gotta hit the beach in the dead of night.

So far it’s been estimated that nearly 15,000 giant squid have been caught in the past week around our shoreline, and most commercial fishing boats are bringing in as many as 500 every two hours.

So, the mystery continues.   Break out the tarter sauce and the batter, and enjoy this moment. Calamari for the HOUSE!

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District Attorney Steve Cooley holds off on filing criminal charges on ousted Pico Rivera Mayor Ronald Beilke, Whittier Daily News is reporting. Investigation is still ongoing

Former Pico Rivera Mayor Ron Beilke, who has been the center of a criminal probe from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office will not be facing charges, at least not at this time, and this case may not be over.

Prosecutors held off Tuesday on filing criminal charges against Beilke for allegations of enriching himself on the public dole when he served as a Member of the Pico Rivera City Council from 2005 to 2009.

That doesn't mean Beilke is off the hook, The case against him is not offiically closed by County law enforcement officials.

The investigation includes his votes for street improvements on Rosemead Boulevard that allegedly benefited his Wienerschnitzel restaurant on the corner of Rosemead and Washington boulevards, according to Dave Demerjian, head of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Public Integrity Unit.

Demerjian's unit is also looking into an allegation Beilke handled absentee ballots following the 2007 municipal election. ,

Demerjian declined to comment on the case Tuesday with the Whittier Daily News and other news outlets. To see the story visit here:  http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_14320077

Resident Raul Murga, who filed the complaints against Beilke, said he believes prosecutors will bring charges.

He called Beilke's vote on Rosemead Boulevard a cut-and-dry violation of conflict-of-interest laws.

"It was voted upon and it directly affected his business, that's an open and shut case," Murga said. "I think that's why (the DA's Office) can't back down. There's proof, there's documents, and these things are being handed to them on a silver platter."

State law prohibits officials from voting on matters where they would benefit from the outcome of the vote, yeah like THAT really works well. LMAO.

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Two deadly accidents at Freeway Interchanges this morning at 91 and 710 and another at the 5 and 605

BREAKING NEWS
2-2-10 9:23 a.m.

So Cal- Two people were killed this morning at two different freeway crash sites around our world.

These two locations have seen way too many deadly accidents recently, and something has to be done about these needless deaths.

A motorcyclist was killed at about 7:30 a.m. at the transition from the eastbound Artesia (91) Freeway to the southbound Long Beach (710) Freeway, said California Highway Patrol Officer Jennifer Connelly. The victim died at the scene.

According to the preliminary report, the victim was thrown from his motorcycle and ended up on a street below the transition road. This is one of the most dangerous interchanges in California.

In the other deadly incident, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed today on a freeway transition road in Downey.

The man, in his 50s, died at the scene of the accident, which occurred about 5:20 a.m. at the transition from the southbound Santa Ana (5) Freeway to the southbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway, said CHP Officer Jennifer Connelly. His name was withheld pending notification of relatives.

RrE

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Letters about Pico Rivera: An inside look at the case and possible criminal charges that could be announced today

I have been sent almost 100 letters and comments for the past YEAR about the ongoing criminal investigation by Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley over at Pico Rivera City Hall.

I wanted to share this particular letter (got it last night). I encourage all of you to send me your thoughts to RREconomy@aol.com. Stay tuned, and keep checking back here on Tuesday. Today is suppose to be THE DAY if criminal charges are going to be filed!
Randy

Dear Randy:
The case against Beilke is an open and shut slam dunk when it applies to the violation of failing to recuse himself from voting on the improvement which extended to the corner of his business - Washington Boulevard and Rosemead Boulevard. The item was on the Agenda, his vote was recorded in the minutes and not only did it happen once, but it happened twice. Yes, TWICE, Beilke voted on that improvement project. A crystal clear violation. How clear was it? Crystal! As far as the voter fraud/manipulation is concerned. How in the realm of mathematical probability do 62 Absentee Ballots get requested, then the same 62 completed Absentee Ballots get handed to the city clerk ALL ON THE SAME DAY, from the same address?

I wonder if Beilke will plead "No Contest" like he did to the FELONY of GRAND THEFT PROPERTY. Surely the DA must take into consideration Beilke's criminal past and not let this felon slip through the judicial system based on some hidden political agenda. At least Glasman is not representing him. Sure goes to show how close those political ties went!

Oh yeah, Fuentes should be shaking in his boots about now. Remember when he was investigated for improprieties when he was with Jim Hahn's office? He slipped through the long arm of the law then. Maybe his dastardly deeds will catch up with him now. And how will he find a job paying him $187 THOUSAND DOLLARS for his high school education?

Raul M. in Pico

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Pink was amazing at the 2010 GRAMMY'S: Beyond words!

In case you missed Pink's show stopping, thrilling and floating above the 2010 Grammy Awards....you have to check it out. She is actually singing this entire song....upside down...sideways...spinning and wet.

Incredible.

Tell me what you think?? What was your favorite Grammy act?
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D.A. set to pursue charges against former Pico Rivera mayor - Whittier Daily News

Here is a more detailed UPDATE from the WHITTIER DAILY NEWS on the possible indictment of Ex-Pico Rivera Mayor Ron Beilke on political corruption charges.

D.A. set to pursue charges against former Pico Rivera mayor - Whittier Daily News

Check it out, and STAY tuned for LATEST DEVELOPMENTS as they BREAK!


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"FAKE" COP in Cypress (seen at Valley View and Orange) needs to be caught ASAP. Be on the LOOK OUT for this PHONY FUZZ!

BE ON THE LOOK OUT  FOR SOMEONE WITH THIS DESCRIPTION:

Male white, 40 yrs., 5-11, 160lbs, clean shaven, short gray/brn hair, brn. eyes, wearing a blk. jacket with front pockets


Vehicle: 2002-2003 red/burgundy full-size extra cab pick-up truck (possibly a Dodge) with a black soft bed cover and a 2’- 4’ large antenna sticking up from the left rearwindow protruding from the bed cover.

There is a guy running around nearby Cypress pretending to be a "police officer," and he needs to be stopped before his brazen crimes are taken to another level.

(CYPRESS, CA)
Hey, our friends over at the City of Cypress and Cypress Police Department wants all of us to help them find a "creepy" guy running around here.

On Monday,  at approximately 1:30 a.m., a 17 year-old male victim came to the Cypress Police Department to report being a victim of a sexual battery.

The victim, whose identity will remain confidential, said he was traveling southbound on Valley View from Orange in the City of Cypress, when he needed to use his cell phone.

He said he pulled over on a side street off of Valley View so as to not violate the cell phone law and was contacted by the suspect who verbally identified himself as an off-duty police officer.  (The map here is the location of where the incident took place).

The suspect then took the victim’s cell phone and driver's license and told him to pull into the parking lot of the Dalton's Restaurant (9575 Valley View) just across the street from where the victim had originally pulled over. The victim, still believing the driver was an off-duty police officer, pulled into the restaurant parking lot and the suspect followed behind. While in the parking lot of the restaurant, the suspect used the ruse of conducting a pat-down search to sexually assault the victim several times. The victim at this point realized the driver was not an off-duty police officer and became very scared. Eventually the suspect returned the
victim's drivers license and cell phone and allowed him to leave.

The victim was not hurt in the incident. The suspect, if identified, would be facing charges of molesting a child under 18 years-old, false impersonation of a police officer, kidnapping, and sexual battery. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is encouraged to call the Cypress Police Department, Detective Bureau at (714) 229-6631.

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D-Day in Pico Rivera: District Attorney Steve Cooley to announce if corruption charges are going to be filed against EX-MAYOR Ron Beilke on TuesDAy.

PICO RIVERA -

The Whittier Daily News has a BREAKING story this afternoon about the year long political  corruption investigation by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office against former mayor Ron Beilke.

This entire case will come to a head on Tuesday, one way or another.

Bethania Palma Marcus, a reporter for the Whittier Daily News states in an article that charges could be filed by the DA's public integrity unit on Tuesday.

Beilke, who served on the City Council from 2005 to 2009, is under investigation for allegations of election code violations. He's also accused of voting for improvements along Rosemead Boulevard that benefited his Wienerschnitzel restaurant.  Both allegedly occurred during his tenure as an elected official.

Pico Rivera voters threw Beilke out of office during this past November's city council election. 

Now, the ball is in DA Steve Cooley's court to see where this case will go....

To read the entire article click here:
http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_14311498
I will have more on this on Tuesday.  Stay tuned!

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BREAKING NEWS: Cerritos Woman, 25, killed on Harbor Freeway early Sunday morning

Breaking News:
By: Randy Economy
Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

A 25-year old Cerritos woman was killed early Sunday morning on the 110-Harbor Freeway, it is being reported today (Monday) in the Long Beach Press Telegram.

A Lomita man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after he struck and killed a pedestrian near the 223rd Street overpass on the Harbor Fwy near Carson.   Leonard Frederick, 63, failed a field sobriety test as his wife, two kids and an elderly woman sat and waited in his 2007 Kia Sedona.

It is being reported that Frederick was driving about 70 mph in the southbound lanes of the freeway about 2:30a.m. Sunday when an unidentified 25-year-old Cerritos woman stepped out into the road and began waving her arms as though she was trying to get the attention of passing cars, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Frederick didn't have time to react, and struck the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.  Her name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.  As soon as her identity is made available, I will pass it along to you here.