BAD APPLE: Compton High School Teacher Nicolei Hurtado Ocana busted for having sex with three minor female students

Image via Wikipedia

Breaking News:
By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
May 10, 2010
11:35 p.m.

Compton, CA

Well, I guess Nicolei Hurtado Ocana isn't going to be getting any "Teacher of the Year Award" any time soon.

The  28 year old math teacher over at Compton High School has been busted on allegations that he sexually abused three female minor students, and tonight he is in deep trouble. 

Ocana was charged with two counts of lewd act upon a child, two counts of contact with a minor for a sexual offense and one count each of oral copulation of a person under 18 and misdemeanor child molestation.  Law enforcement officials are claiming that the sexual assaults took place on the Compton High School campus between September 1, 2008, and April 21, 2010 when one of the alleged victims was 15 and the other two alleged victims were 16-years-old.

Ick.  Ocana was arrested Friday and is reportedly being held in lieu of $390,000 bail, look for this bad boy to be in the Compton Superior Court early Tuesday morning.  Stay tuned. (Note: If you have a photo of Mr. Ocana, please email it to me at RREconomy@aol.com. All submissions are confidential).

Related articles by Zemanta

• Compton High math teacher charged with having sex with students (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• Body Found BURNING In Compton (VIDEO) (huffingtonpost.com)
• Burning body discovered in Compton (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• Former Dominguez High School basketball coach is sentenced to 60 days in jail for child molestation (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• BAD APPLE: Compton High School Teacher Nicolei Hurtado Ocana busted for having sex with three minor female students (economy4abc.blogspot.com)

Remembering Artesia Councilman Larry Nelson: A nice note from Debbie Cook, former Mayor of Huntington Beach

I want to thank Former Huntington Beach Mayor and Councilwoman Debbie Cook for this kind note and memory of the late Artesia Councilman Larry Nelson.  Thanks, Debbie.  This photo is priceless and is so typical of the love that Larry had for the "world around us."  If you have a special photo of Larry you want posted, please send it to me at RREconomy@aol.com!  We all loved Larry....and his love for our community is going to last for lifetimes to come!  Thanks, Deb!!
Randy

Randy:
Larry Nelson was a dear friend of mine.

He drove me in the Huntington Beach 4th of July parade in 2008.  Here is a photo of Larry from the 2009 Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade when he was driving then Miss America Katie Stams with his horses and carriage.

We served for many years together on the Southern California Association of Governments where he was a gem of honesty and sincerity.

I will miss him very much.

Debbie Cook
Former Council member and Mayor of Huntington Beach

Related articles by Zemanta

• Don't park there: Huntington Beach unveils new street sweeper alert (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• Body found in Santa Ana River in Huntington Beach (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• Fake bomb found at Huntington Beach High School (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• Being a gay cop in Orange County brought abuse, ex-officer writes in tell-all book (latimesblogs.latimes.com)

JOSEPH MERCADO: Charged with Capital Murder for Rampage on Devlin Avenue in Hawaiian Gardens last week.

Breaking News
By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
May 10, 2010
2 p.m.

BELLFLOWER –


Joseph Mercado could be facing the California Death Chamber for his role in last weeks brutal massacre of the Tarin Family here in Hawaiian Gardens.

The 26-year-old Mercado, a resident of Montebello was formally charged today with capital murder in Thursday’s attack at his ex-girlfriend’s Hawaiian Gardens home that left three people dead and two people seriously injured, and left an entire community in sadness and anger.

Mercado, who was born on November 23, 1983 was arraigned this afternoon at Bellflower Superior Court, Department 3.

He was charged with three counts of murder with the special circumstance of multiple murders, which could make him eligible for the death penalty, said Deputy District Attorneys Robert Villa and Frank Dunnick.

In addition, Mercado was charged with two counts of attempted murder, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, assault on a peace officer with an assault weapon, arson of an inhabited structure, child abuse and first-degree burglary with the special allegation that he personally used a firearm.

Early Thursday, Mercado allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in the 2100 block of Devlin Avenue and opened fire with an AK-47 rifle. Fatally wounded were Serena Tarin, the mother of Mercado's infant son, and her brother Alfredo Tarin, Jr. and their father, Alfredo Tarin Sr. Two others wounded includ Lucy Tarin, the wife and mother of the victims, and one other family member remain in a local hospital in critical condition.

Mercado allegedly tried to set the home on fire, but failed. Mercado was shot by a sheriff's deputy as he emerged from the house before 4 a.m. Thursday. He was treated and placed under arrest. He is being held without bail.  Prosecutors will decide at a later date whether to seek the death penalty.

Related articles by Zemanta

• JOSEPH MERCADO: "The Devlin Devil" due in Bellflower Courthouse this Monday at 8:30 a.m. (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• JOSEPH MERCADO: The Face of the Hawaiian Gardens "Devlin Devil!" (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Update: Death toll rises to 3 in murder rampage on Devlin in Hawaiian Gardens. Names released of victims killed. AK-47 used by madman (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Memorial fund is set up for Hawaiian Gardens family (latimesblogs.latimes.com)

Starlet Bandit hits two more banks, and credited with robbing at least 10 others. BTW: She is no American Idol, trust me!

Image via Wikipedia

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
May 10, 2010
1:10 a.m.

Source: Peeps over at the FBI!

The "Starlet Bandit" is no American Idol when it comes to bank robbing fame. As a matter of fact, she is dangerous and needs to be stopped before someone gets hurt.

The crazed glammed out stick up gal has  now struck 12 area banks. The FBI wants everyone to help find this out of control bad girl.  The Starlet Bandit is described as "chunky" or "chubby," (that's being polite, she is a fatty)  in her late 20s or early 30s, with a light complexion and blond hair worn in a tousled bun. She was also described as having a red ponytail with blond highlights.

In surveillance footage released by the FBI, she has been seen wearing her signature large black sunglasses, along with an Ecko Unlimited brand T-shirt under a zippered hooded sweatshirt. She was carrying a cell phone and black purse.

The Starlet Bandit is now believed to be responsible for at least 10 robberies including banks in Van Nuys, Hollywood, Mission Hills and Palmdale. Of that number, eight occurred in the last 10 days.

She was seen wearing the black sunglasses, baseball cap, beige hooded sweater and jeans, and was carrying carrying a handbag and a cell phone with glitter or jewels on it.  She left the banks in a white Toyota Avalon with an unidentified male driver.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the Starlet Bandit is urged to contact the FBI at 310-477-6565 or the LAPD at 1-877-LAPD-247.   Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or texting 274637. Tips leading to an arrest can earn up to $1,000.

Related articles by Zemanta

• FBI: "Starlet Bandit" hitting banks all over Los Angeles County. Be on the look out for this crazy gal! (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• "20 Questions Bandits" linked to armed bank robbery here at East West Bank in Artesia. FBI is offering a $100K for details on who these thugs are.... (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• 'Starlet Bandit' wanted in string of L.A.-area bank robberies (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• New details about the Grim Reaper Bandit (seattlepi.com)
• Michael Tomasky: The terrorism arrest (guardian.co.uk)

Meet The New Obama Girl Elena Kagen: America's Next Supreme Court Justice. Is she our first "gay" High Court Jester? You be the Judge?

Image by Getty Images via Daylife

Breaking News:

By Randy Economy

www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
May 9, 2010
11:30 p.m.

Meet Elena Kagan, she is about to make history in America.  President Barack Obama has selected her as the next Supreme Court Justice in America.

She has never been a judge, yet she will be overseeing our Nation's Highest Court for the next 2 generations.  She is 50 years old. She has the job of  Solicitor General of The United States, and is on leave as a Professor at Harvard Law School.  Solicitor General?  From Solicitor General to the United States Supreme Court?  Huh? Your kidding, right?

Tonight, people around America are looking at Kagan and asking if she is gay and will her "private" life become an issue during the confirmation hearing process.  I wonder if a member of the mainstream media is going to ask about her "private" life during the press conference later this morning.  BTW.  I don't care one way or the other, I just hope she is honest and open about who she is....period.

Kagan will be replacing  retiring Justice John Paul Stevens.  John Paul is a legend.  He is 90 years old, Kagan is 40 years younger than he is...so you can see that this choice has lots of ramifications.

So, is this "change" that America needs at this stage in our nations history?  Is this the "change" you thought President Obama would bring to America?  Is Kagan the BEST person for the job? 

Why was she picked for this lifetime appointment, instead of someone who has experience as a Judge?

BTW: Look for Saturday Night Live to have a field day with this pick, mark my words.  She is the new "Obama Girl."  LOL.

Tell me what you think about this pick.  Is she the right one for the job, or should Obama have picked someone else?

Related articles by Zemanta

• Catholics Against Elena Kagan (socialactions.net)
• Ed Whelan Compares Elena Kagan To Prostitute (huffingtonpost.com)
• SCOTUS fight: Boxing Elena (michellemalkin.com)
• Breaking: Obama to Nominate Solicitor General Elena Kagan to U.S. Supreme Court (abovethelaw.com)
• Obama Will Pick That Rumored Lesbian Elena Kagan for Supreme Court (queerty.com)
• More Clues That It Will Be KaganJudge Wood learned yesterday that she isn't the nominee. (abovethelaw.com)
• Meet Elena Kagen: America's Next Supreme Court Justice. Is she our first "gay" High Court Judge? (economy4abc.blogspot.com)

My Bishop, My Pastor and Me

I want to post this photo from Angelo Guevara.   Here is Bishop Oscar Solis, Father Tony Gomez and myself during last months Confirmation Rites at St. Linus Catholic Church in Norwalk.  This photo is very special to me.  What an honor to be in the presence of these two remarkable men of faith.  Thanks, Angelo!

Related articles by Zemanta

• Local Norwalk Man with Special Needs goes missing. Community asked to help find Roberto Garcia, age 61 (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Vatican cardinal attacks fellow cardinal for 'covering up' abuse case (telegraph.co.uk)
• What Every Catholic Should Know (marysaggies.blogspot.com)

"20 Questions Bandits" linked to armed bank robbery here at East West Bank in Artesia. FBI is offering a $100K for details on who these thugs are....

Breaking News:
By Randy Economy
http://www.economy4abc.blogspot.com/
May 9, 2010
9:15 p.m.

Los Angeles:

The FBI has linked the "20 Questions Bandits" bank robbers to a hold up that occurred here in Artesia at the East West Bank last November 19, 2009 in Artesia.

Now, FBI Agents and detectives with multiple law enforcement agencies in three counties are seeking the public’s assistance in learning the identity and the whereabouts of these stick-up bad boyz.

If you know who the "20 Question Bandits" are. you could be $100,000.00 richer. The "20QBs" are dangerous, and they need to be found. They have robbed at least 11 banks in Ventura, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties.

U.S. Bank, East West Bank in Artesia, Cathay Bank in nearby Rowland Heights, and several Bank of America locations from Oxnard to Newport Beach have been hit by the bandits.

Bank of America is offering a reward of up to $100,000.00 in exchange for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for these robberies.

During the various robberies, the bandits were extremely violent and, in some cases, displayed weapons. Witnesses have described four black males, in some cases armed with guns, who have forced bank employees and customers inside the bank to comply with their demands for cash and to follow their instructions. In some cases, the bandits also robbed victims of personal belongings.

During the initial robberies linked to this group, the suspects asked several questions while inside the bank, according to witnesses and were, therefore, nicknamed the "20 Questions Bandits."

The most recent robbery attributed to the 20 Questions Bandits occurred on April 2, 2010 at a Bank of America in the city of Newport Beach. The following is a list of robberies law enforcement has linked to the 20 Questions Bandits:

3/3/09: U.S. Bank, Thousand Oaks, CA
7/2/09: Bank of America, Thousand Oaks, CA
11/13/09: U.S. Bank, Ventura, CA
11/19/09: East West Bank, Artesia, CA
12/7/09: Bank of America, Oxnard, CA
12/10/09: Bank of America, El Monte, CA
1/21/10: Bank of America, Westminster, CA
1/25/10: Bank of America, San Clemente, CA
2/5/10: Bank of America, Pomona, CA
3/10/10: Cathay Bank, Rowland Heights, CA
4/2/10: Bank of America, Newport Beach, CA

The FBI may be reached 24 hours a day at 888 CANT HIDE (888 226-8443).  Make that call. Let's catch these guys.

Related articles by Zemanta

• FBI: "Starlet Bandit" hitting banks all over Los Angeles County. Be on the look out for this crazy gal! (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Reward at $15,000 for 'Grandpa Bandit' (bendbulletin.com)

• Maple Leaf Life: The 'F-Bomb Bandit' strikes again (seattletimes.nwsource.com)
• More details on last week's robbery by the 'F-Bomb Bandit' (seattletimes.nwsource.com)

Florence Dusty: Betty White and her "hot dusty muffin" was a "delicious dish" on last nights SNL. Good TIMES!

Image via Wikipedia

Breaking News:

By Randy Economy
http://www.economy4abc.blogspot.com/
May 9, 2010

Here is the "Delicious Dish" segment from Saturday Night Live with Betty White and Molly Shannon and Mya Rudolph.  This is classic SNL!  Below is the Opening Segment.

Related articles by Zemanta

• delicious dish with betty white's muffin! (popbytes.com)

CLIPS: Betty White on Saturday Night Live: LMAO

Image via Wikipedia

Breaking News:
By Randy Economy
http://www.economy4abc.blogspot.com/
May 9, 2010

Live from New York, its BETTY WHITE on Saturday Night Live!  OMG.  Last night's show was a total riot.  I had to post this from You Tube in case you missed seeing this once in a lifetime laugh out loud show.  Thanks Betty for being America's Sweetheart.

Related articles by Zemanta

• LIVE FROM NEW YORK ITS BETTY WHITE ON SNL: Watch it LIVE tonight! (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Betty White on Saturday Night Live: Every Single Sketch [VIDEOS] (mashable.com)

LIVE FROM NEW YORK ITS BETTY WHITE ON SNL: Watch it LIVE tonight!

Image via Wikipedia

By Randy Economy
May 8, 2010
8:24 p.m.

Live from New York....its BETTY WHITE!

Betty "Freaking" White is on Saturday Night Live tonight.  Betty has always been America's sweetheart, and tonight will be a huge treat for every red-blooded fan of this iconic show and this very funny and special lady.

I will be WATCHING and POSTING the HOT CLIPS as they happen! Betty White is going to be appearing with Jay Z, and Tina Fey, and lots of the other cast favs.  Go gettem' girl!  It's been a long wild trip for Betty White....thank GOD she is still with us!

Related articles by Zemanta

• NBC Releases More Betty White Promo Vids For 'Saturday Night Live' (pinkisthenewblog.com)
• TV Drunky: Betty White Drinking Games for SNL Tonight (laist.com)
• What's on TV Tonight: May 8 (timeoutny.com)
• Oh, mother: Why does everyone love Betty White? (seattletimes.nwsource.com)

BELLFLOWER: Burglary suspect caught after Sheriff's Deputy involved shooting over on Park Street

Image via Wikipedia

Breaking News
By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
May 8, 2010

Bellflower, USA: 

A burglary suspect is in custody this afternoon after a bold robbery occurred this morning on the 10000 Block of Park Street here in Bellflower that ended with shots being fired by a Sheriff deputy.

At around 9:30 a.m. today, neighbors over on Park Street noticed a man described only as an adult black male committing a burglary and quickly called 911.  When members of the Lakewood Sheriff's station arrived on the scene, they quickly spotted the suspect and a short foot pursuit took place.

The suspect then pulled out a hand gun from his waistband and this is when the officer involved shooting occurred.  The suspect was not hit, and was quickly taken into custody and transported to the Lakewood Sheriff's Station where he faces burglary charges.

The name of the suspect has not been released, and no one was injured.  Whenever a Deputy involved shooting takes place, an internal investigation is launched so the full facts of the case can be documented.

As soon as the suspects name is released, I will be updating the community.

Related articles by Zemanta

• JUSTICE FOR COURAGE: "Wild Kim Nizato," Bellflower woman arrested after allegedly starving German shepard and feeding him rocks. UPDATE: $20,000 bail set, new photos emerge (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Courage Campaign: "Wild Kim" Nizato out on bail in Bellflower dog abuse case that has captured the heart of America (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• My Afternoon with KFI's John and Ken and America's Sheriff Joe Arpiao. What a historic afternoon! (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• L.A. County sheriff's deputy shot during traffic stop in Lomita (latimesblogs.latimes.com)

"Tarin Family Memorial Fund" established to help our local family here in Hawaiian Gardens

Image via Wikipedia

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
May 8, 2010
12:05 p.m.

Hawaiian Gardens:
A Memorial Fund has been established to help the surviving members of the Tarin Family in Hawaiian Gadens to help pay for burial expenses after that tragic shooting this past Thursday morning.

Please donate what you can afford to the:

Tarin Family Memorial Fund
c/o Bank of the West
5240 Clark Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712.

Give a little to this effort to help this wonderful family here in our community.

Related articles by Zemanta

• Update: Death toll rises to 3 in murder rampage on Devlin in Hawaiian Gardens. Names released of victims killed. AK-47 used by madman (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Members of Hawaiian Gardens family hid on roof as gunman fired inside (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• 2 killed when gunman invades LA area home (msnbc.msn.com)

JOSEPH MERCADO: Due in Bellflower Courthouse this Monday at 8:30 a.m.

Image via Wikipedia

Bellflower, CA
By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
May 8, 2010
11:08 a.m.

Joseph Mercado, the man accused,  for that murderous rampage over on Civic Center Drive and Devlin Avenue in Hawaiian Gardens earlier this past week is due in Bellflower Superior Court this Monday, May 10 at 8:30 a.m. where he will be formally arraigned on multiple charges of murder and attempted murder.

Mercado is being held without bail at Twin Tower Correctional Facility in Downtown Los Angeles. 

According to booking information I obtained from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Mercado is 26 years old and is listed at 5'6 and weighs 190 pounds. 

The time of his arrest was 3:55 a.m. on Thursday, May 6th. in the City of Hawaiian Gardens.

Mercado will be formally charged with the murders of Serena Tarin, age 23, the mother of his child;  Alfredo Tarin Jr., age 21 (brother of Serena), and Alfredo Tarin Sr., the father of Serena and Alfredo.

Lucy Tarin, the wife of Alfredo, remains in very critical condition with multiple gun shot wounds.

For more details on this case, please visit my blog.  I will be updating this situation to keep everyone here in our tight knit community informed.

Related articles by Zemanta

• JOSEPH MERCADO: The Face of the Hawaiian Gardens "Devlin Devil!" (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Update: Death toll rises to 3 in murder rampage on Devlin in Hawaiian Gardens. Names released of victims killed. AK-47 used by madman (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• NIGHTMARE ON DEVLIN: BREAKING NEWS: Shooting in Hawaiian Gardens kills 2 and leaves 5 others injured this morning. Story is developing (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• NIGHTMARE on DEVLIN: Official details released by LA County Sheriff's Department (economy4abc.blogspot.com)

JOSEPH MERCADO: The Face of the Hawaiian Gardens "Devlin DEVIL"

JOSEPH MERCADO:
"The DEVLIN DEVIL"

By Randy Economy
http://www.economy4abc.blogspot.com/
May 7, 2010
4:20 p.m.

This is the face of that mad man Joseph Mercado who is under arrest today in that brutal massacre over on Devlin Avenue and Civic Center Drive here in Hawaiian Gardens yesterday.  I am calling him the "Devlin Devil" after his killer rampage yesterday morning that has left our entire community around the Gardens is utter shock and sadness.

Mercado is the "prime and only suspect" in the brutal killing of members of the Tarin Family of Hawaiian Gardens.  Ten members of this wonderful family were terrorized by Mercado yesterday morning, that left at least 3 of them dead of gun shot wounds.

Mercado, 27,  is the ex-boyfriend of Serena Tarin and father of their minor daughter.   Mercado is under arrest today.  He was was injured with a graze wound to his head after two patrol officers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department opened fire on him after they arrived at the scene.

Mercado also poured gasoline on an exterior wall but failed to light it with a match.  This is what we know so far.

•  Mercado was in a "domestic dispute" with the Serena Tarin.
• Mercado gained entry to the Tarin household by shooting a lock from a front door.
• Mercado used a "semi automatic" weapon in his rampage.
• Shootings took place in several rooms all over the Tarin household.

As soon as funeral arrangements are announced, I will be placing them here on my Blog.  If you have any thoughts about this crime, hit my comment section below!

Also....here is more from KCAL 9 News from Los Angeles. 

Suraya Fadel from KCAL 9 News is to be commended for this report.  Great coverage Suraya!  More details....so check back!

Related articles by Zemanta

• Update: Death toll rises to 3 in murder rampage on Devlin in Hawaiian Gardens. Names released of victims killed. AK-47 used by madman (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Third family member dies in Hawaiian Gardens rampage (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• NIGHTMARE ON DEVLIN: BREAKING NEWS: Shooting in Hawaiian Gardens kills 2 and leaves 5 others injured this morning. Story is developing (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Members of Hawaiian Gardens family hid on roof as gunman fired inside (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• Gunman in Hawaiian Gardens was targeting mother of his child, family says (latimesblogs.latimes.com)

STICK A NEEDLE IN YOUR EYE: Downey Motorcars owner Ruben Hernandez found quilty of fraud. He used "voodoo" magic to attempt to influence the crime.

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
May 7, 2010
3:10 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – A Downey real estate owner who engaged authorities in a high-speed pursuit and used voodoo to influence the outcome of his case has been convicted.

Ruben Hernandez, 34, owner of Downey Motorcars, was found guilty of four counts of filing a false application and three counts of grand theft, and this case is bizarre as in "cultist" weird.


Prosecutors said Hernandez purchased six properties using false social security information and bank statements. Rodriguez used false social security numbers to purchase two properties, obtain home equity lines of credit and open a bank account.

Rodriguez was arrested shortly after the case was filed in January 2008. Hernandez, however, eluded authorities. About a year later, Investigator David Ishibashi of the District Attorney’s Office, Investigator Steve Louie of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Deputy U.S. Marshall Sal Reyes tracked Hernandez down to a bungalow in Pasadena.


On Feb. 12, 2009, as Hernandez and his wife, Aida Gutierrez, 24, were coming out of their driveway, authorities moved in. Hernandez, ultimately, was arrested after engaging investigators in a mile-long, 80-mile-per-hour pursuit.

When authorities executed a search warrant on the home where Hernandez was staying, they discovered a voodoo shrine, the prosecutor said. The shrine included various artifacts and voodoo dolls – dunked head down in cups of water with pins in the eyes – featuring the names of the prosecutor, the investigators assigned to the case and the case number.

WTF? A "voodoo shrine?"  Do people still practice voodoo in Downey?  I thought the City of Downey outlawed voodoo back when "voodoo" was running rampant back in the 1800's?

Deputy District Attorney Eugene Hanrahan of the Major Fraud Section said jurors deliberated for four days before convicting the crime.

Jurors deadlocked on one count of evading arrest and two counts each of filing a false application and grand theft.

Co-defendant Joel Rodriguez, 44, owner of Coast to Coast Mortgage in Downey, was convicted of six counts of filing a false application and five counts of grand theft. The jury deadlocked on one count of grand theft.

As to both defendants, jurors found true a white-collar crime allegation that the loss was more than $500,000 and an excessive-taking allegation that the loss was more than $1.3 million.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lance Ito (yep, THAT Judge Ito from the OJ Simpson murder case fame)  said Hernandez and Rodriguez will be sentenced on June 2 in Department 110 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. Hernandez faces a maximum prison term of 13 years. Rodriguez could be sentenced to a maximum term of 14 years, four months.

Related articles by Zemanta

• Judge Nixes Media Request for iPhone Warrant (cbsnews.com)
• US judge declines media's request for papers on Gizmodo raid (newstatesman.com)
• Trial in gay Dallas man's murder again delayed, this time by publication of book about case (pinkbananaworld.com)
• Chef Johnny Hernandez Opens La Gloria Ice House (prweb.com)

Update: Death toll rises to 3 in murder rampage on Devlin in Hawaiian Gardens. Names released of victims killed. AK-47 used by madman

Image via Wikipedia

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
HAWAIIAN GARDENS -
May 6, 2010
10 p.m.


Here are the facts of today's horrific shooting and murder rampage over on Devlin Avenue here in Hawaiian Gardens. 

(Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)

Time of the Incident:
4:10 a.m., Thursday, May 6, 2010

Those killed include:

• Serena Tarin, age 23
• Alfredo Tarin Jr., age 21 (brother of Serena)
• Alfredo Tarin Sr., age is reported as in his 50's (father of Serena and Alfredo)

Those Critically Injured include:

• Lucy Tarin, (wife of Alfredo), age is reported as in her 50's. She remains in very critical condition tonight with multiple gun shot wounds.

Escaped with Minor Injuries include:

• Six additional members of the Tarin Family who all were injured after they jumped out of a second floor window.

Prime and Only Suspect

•  Joseph Mercado, 27, who is the ex-boyfriend of Serena Tarin and father of their minor daughter.
• Mercado is under arrest tonight and was injured with a graze wound to his head after two patrol officers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department opened fire on him after they arrived at the scene.
• Mercado also poured gasoline on an exterior wall but failed to light it with a match.
• Mercado was in a "domestic dispute" with the Serena Tarin.
• Mercado gained entry to the Tarin household by shooting a lock from a front door.
• Mercado used a "semi automatic" weapon in his rampage.
• Shootings took place in several rooms all over the Tarin household.

Related articles by Zemanta

• Third family member dies in Hawaiian Gardens rampage (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
• NIGHTMARE ON DEVLIN: BREAKING NEWS: Shooting in Hawaiian Gardens kills 2 and leaves 5 others injured this morning. Story is developing (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• NIGHTMARE on DEVLIN: Official details released by LA County Sheriff's Department (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Gunman with AK-47 goes on rampage; 5 shot, 2 dead in Hawaiian Gardens (latimesblogs.latimes.com)

TalkCerritos.com: Meet the "new guys" on the internet block right here from the Tony Eastside of Cerritos!

Talkin Cerritos, CA!
By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
May 6, 2010
4:45 p.m.

Okay. I am sendin' out some good vibes today to my new Internet peeps here from the East side of Cerritos.

Yep.

I totally want everyone to start supporting this new HOT site called http://www.talkcerritos.com/. 

We need lots of people from my blog to start clickin' on this new "inside site" that covers more of our world around here.

Today, after the State of Cerritos chat with Mayor Joseph Cho and City Manager Art Gallucci over at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts,  I got to meet three of the four guys (who all happen to live here on the Tony Eastside of Cerritos) behind the new cool net' site.

So, meet the pack....(seen above) Jason Amansec, Nigam Chokshi, and Harris S. Moten.  Missing from the pic is Alan Barkenoff, the other co-founder of http://www.talkcerritos.com/.

I think I might have to link up with this new group.  Who knows....good things always happen when you least expect it.

RrE

Related articles by Zemanta

• Remembering Artesia Councilman Larry Nelson: Donations to the Artesia/Cerritos Relay For Life Team being requested (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Celebration Tonight: New Nordstrom's Cerritos Debuts in Benefit Gala (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Celebrating 95 Years of Great Women! Artesia Cerritos Women's Club honored by Cerritos City Council! (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Nordstrom's Cerritos: The Hottest Art in Town (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• SUPER HOT!: Nordstrom Los Cerritos Center Opening Gala raises $75,000 for Long Beach Museum of Art and Community Family Guidance Center. WOW! (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Sacramento Judge rules that California can raid local city Redevelopment Funds. Bad news for cash strapped cities like Cerritos and Long Beach (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Spring Fling, YES Cer-ritos Style! (economy4abc.blogspot.com)

Artesia Councilman Larry Nelson: A Funeral that will be remembered for a lifetime!

By Randy Economy
http://www.economy4abc.blogspot.com/
May 6, 2010
3:45 p.m.

Artesia, CA:

Today the People of Artesia, California gathered to remember the life of a remarkable man who touched everyone in this tight knit enclave.

Councilman Larry Nelson was laid to rest today with pomp and ceremony and love and tenderness.

Longtime friend Ed Bloomfield, an icon himself here in Artesia, remembered the "lovable Larry" as a "real genuine, gentle soul who was larger than life."

"Larry deeply loved his family, friends, and his city and country," Bloomfield said during an emotional graveside service. "Larry would give and give without fanfare, over and over again, to the people of Artesia. He loved this city, and this city loved Larry Nelson."

The funeral today was something this community shall not forget for generations.

Nelson who died on May 1 after fighting a battle with bone cancer was escorted from Holy Family Catholic Church to the historic Artesia Cemetery in a glass enclosed, horse drawn carriage with two magical white horses, and three well dressed Coachmen.

The graveside service, that was attended by several hundred people had a touching 21 Gun Salute from a retired military corp, an Irish bag piper, the launching of white doves, singers (his favorite song  "Happy Trails" was sung today) and taps were played.

Nelson served on Artesia’s City Council since March 1999, and has been mayor twice.

He coined the popular slogan that can still be seen on bumper stickers throughout the city, “Artesia, where every day is a good day.”

He married his wife Pat in 1970, and is survived by her, their son Chip, daughter-in-law Dawn, and grandchildren Austin Gray, Dakota Nelson, and Larry Nelson III.

Related articles by Zemanta

• Remembering Artesia Councilman Larry Nelson: Funeral set for Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Horse Drawn Procession to follow to Artesia Cemetery (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• BREAKING: Artesia Councilman Larry Nelson passes away from cancer. Community is saddened. (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Remembering Artesia Councilman Larry Nelson: Donations to the Artesia/Cerritos Relay For Life Team being requested (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• Celebrating 95 Years of Great Women! Artesia Cerritos Women's Club honored by Cerritos City Council! (economy4abc.blogspot.com)
• HOT: "Fire Station 30" restoration at Corby and 178th Street nearing completion in Artesia (economy4abc.blogspot.com)