VIDEO: Who is the "Westside Burglar?" LAPD releases new video of suspect responsible for several break-ins near West LA and Santa Monica.

Los Angeles:

Los Angeles Police Department

West Los Angeles Area detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect whom they believe is responsible for a series of burglaries.

In an area of West Los Angeles near the border of the city of Santa Monica, numerous residents have been subjected to burglaries since early October of last year. 

Most of the burglaries have targeted storage units in parking structures, although detectives believe the same suspect is also responsible for several grand thefts, stealing property from parked vehicles and various petty theft crimes.

At one of the more recent incidents, a suspect was seen entering an underground parking structure where his image was captured on camera by a security surveillance system.  The suspect appears to be a 25- to 30-year-old white or Hispanic male.  He has short, dark hair, weighs 160 to 190 pounds and stands between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet tall.

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Anyone with questions or information about this suspect or series of crimes is urged to call West Los Angeles Detective Bowens at 310-444-1524 or 310-444-1522.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 213-978-6500 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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TED LIEU: 57% of the vote, with 50% counted. WINNER crowed new State Senator in the 28th District

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
11:10 p.m.Image via Wikipedia

Torrance, CA

Ted Lieu has taken a commanding lead in the Special Election in California's 28th State Senate District voting that took place today.

With 50% of the votes counted, Lieu is cruising and on overdrive!

TED W LIEU DEM                 21,130 57.13
BOB VALENTINE REP           9,174 24.80
MARTHA F GIBSON REP       2,314 6.26
MARK LIPMAN NP                1,413 3.82
KEVIN T MCGURK DEM       1,025 2.77
JEFFREY E FORTINI REP         870 2.35
JAMES P THOMPSON REP     853 2.31
MICHAEL CHAMNESS NP     206 0.56
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TOTAL PRECINCTS 308 PRECINCTS REPORTING 151 49.03
REGISTRATION 467,493

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SHARON RUNNING AWAY WITH SPECIAL ELECTION IN 17th DISTRICT

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 By Randy Economy

www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

10:13 p.m.

Lancaster, CA

Congratulations to Sharon Runner for winning

the Special Election in the 17th District

held today in the Antelope Valley.

Right on.  Democrat Darren Parker was 

throw to the lions in this campaign.

You can't beat a Runner. Period.

STATE SENATE 17TH DIST       TERM ENDS 12/02/12                              
                                                                             
   SHARON RUNNER          REP                                16,278    66.97 
   DARREN W PARKER        DEM                                 8,028    33.03 
                                                                             
TOTAL PRECINCTS        289            PRECINCTS REPORTING        25     8.65 
REGISTRATION       334,379  

TED LIEU TAKES EARLY LEAD FOR the 28th State Senate Campaign. Can he hang on and win over 50% PLU ONE? He is on his way....

By Randy Economy

www.Economy4abc.blogspot.com

February 15, 2011

10:02

Torrance, CA

Paging Senator Ted Lieu. Come in Senator?

The early votes have been counted in the Special Election to replace

the late California State Senator Jenny Oropeza in the 28th State Senate

District.

These are the Vote by mail results.  If Ted gets more than 50% PLUS one vote,

he will be declared the winner.  He looks unbeatable right now. 

As of Date: 02/15/2011 Time: 20:04                            Votes  Percent 
                                                                             
STATE SENATE 28TH DIST       TERM ENDS 11/30/14                              
                                                                             
   TED W LIEU             DEM                                15,385    56.13 
   BOB VALENTINE          REP                                 6,862    25.04 
   MARTHA F GIBSON        REP                                 1,655     6.04 
   MARK LIPMAN            NP                                  1,175     4.29 
   KEVIN T MCGURK         DEM                                   789     2.88 
   JEFFREY E FORTINI      REP                                   690     2.52 
   JAMES P THOMPSON       REP                                   687     2.51 
   MICHAEL CHAMNESS       NP                                    166     0.61 
                                                                             
TOTAL PRECINCTS        308            PRECINCTS REPORTING         0     0.00 
REGISTRATION       467,493                                                        

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LEFT IN THE DARK: Final Cerritos City Council Debate "blacks out" less than 3 minutes from live broadcast. Who pulled the plug?

Cerritos voters left in the DARK just minutes before the start of the final candidate debate for city council!

 By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
9:36 p.m.

Cerritos, CA

What a shame.  Technical difficulties? Yeah right.  Cerritos voters were left in the dark tonight just minutes before the start of the Artesia Cerritos Association of University Women Candidate Forum was to begin.

Yep.  Cerritos TV 3 went black.  Dark. Off the air. No debate. Just a black screen telling viewers to "Press the B Button To Troubleshoot).

So, the voters of Cerritos missed out on the HOTTEST and one of the WILDEST debates ever held in the history of this tony enclave of 50,000 residents.  I watched an awful looking "live" stream on the internet, and it was chopped up throughout most of the 90 minute forum.

What an outrage.  I hope their is a "logical" explanation for this "outage."

Can't wait to hear who pulled the plug.


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BREAKING: Patrick Lynch throws in the towel. Resigns as head of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission. I TOLD you so...follow the money...!

Image by Jose P Isern Comas via FlickrBy Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
3:39 p.m.

Los Angeles, CA

Well. Well. Well.  The "mighty" have fallen.

Patrick Lynch, the head of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Sports Arena up and quit today.

Outta' here. Good bye.  He is taking his marbles and going to go play elsewhere.

You see, in public life, you need to "follow the money..." if you REALLY want to find out how our government "works" and who "actually" is pulling the strings behind the scenes day in and day out.

This time around, a money trail lead to Todd DeStefano, Lynch'es ex-right hand and "events manager," who worked for a company that staged last June's drugged out "Electric Daisy Carnival" rave event.

PL: The door hit him on the way out!

As soon as it was brought out that DeStefano was working for both the Coliseum Commission and  for the Rave promoter the countdown to Lynches departure began.

The Coliseum is now built on a "House of Cards."  Well, it blew over this afternoon. Face it.  Whenever "Raves" become the biggest source of income for a public facility like the Coliseum or Sports Arena, something is wrong, and someone is getting paid off.

No wonder professional football, or soccer WON'T move to Los Angeles. 

Time for USC to build it's own football stadium.

Game over for the Coliseum.  Knock it down, and knock it off.




The taxpayers have had it.  Enough is Enough!

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Cranes In The Hood: Our beloved "East Side Cerritos Crane" is BACK in the Hood! This time he means business, and is helping to eradicate our gopher mess!!

Our beloved "East Side Cerritos Crane" is BACK in the hood!   Feb. 15, 2011  11 a.m.   Randy Economy Photo

Getting ready for lunch....? 

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4abc.Blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
11:34 a.m.

Cerritos, CA

I love this time of year over here on the tony east side of Cerritos. 

Flowering pear trees are in full bloom. Pine tree cones are falling, and our beloved Cerritos Crane is back like clockwork!

Yep.  He's back.  Or shes back.

FINALLY I caught our crane in action doing what he does best.  Eating the gophers that also appear this time of year.

WE  need to come up with a name for this magical bird.  He  (she) stands at least three and a half feet tall when fully erect, and one of the most amazing wing spans you could ever imagine.

Going for the gophers?  I think our Crane just scored a big one.

East side of Cerritos: AKA, GOPHER FLATS!

Da' Crane chills out over on the massive lawn at Concordia Lutheran Church located aross the street from Cerritos Elementary School at Stowers and 183rd Street. 

Amazing sight to see.

Love my hometown. 

Yes Sir-Rittos!

There is no place like home!

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CYRUS PARVIZI: Popular 16-Year-Old High School Student goes Missing after attending wrestlting event. LAPD is asking the community to help find hin!

Image via WikipediaLos Angeles: A local family and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) are asking for the public’s help in locating the 16-year-old who has been missing from the LAPD’s Van Nuys area.

On January 29, 2011, at around 7:00 p.m., Cyrus Aaron Parvizi attended a wrestling event in the 5700 block of West Century Boulevard.

Parvizi was last seen in front of the Hilton Los Angeles Airport.   Parvizi did not return home in the evening and his family has not heard from him, causing them great concern. Cyrus does not have a history of running away and there is no evidence of foul play in his disappearance.


Parvizi is described as a male Hispanic, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 160 pounds with a medium build and medium complexion.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Parvizi is asked to call LAPD Van Nuys Division detectives at 818-374-0001. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts

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REMEMBERING BRANDON JACKSON: Outstanding rising star athlete from John Muir High School in Pasadena ided as the victim of a drive by shooting near his home. Community is in mourning, and tonight we have to help catch his killer.

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
Monday, February 14, 2011
10:15 p.m.

ALTADENA --

Tragedy has hit the campus of famed John Muir High School in Pasadena.

Beloved student athlete Brandon Jackson, 18,  has been slain in a senseless drive by shooting Saturday night.

Image via WikipediaHis murder has outraged many in Pasadena and the Muir High School campus is in a state of shock this week.

Many who knew the well mannered Jackson are asking for help and answers on why this violent crime took place, and who is responsible.

Jackson played football on the Muir High School Varsity team.

He was walking on the street at the 300 block of West Palm at around 9 p.m. this past Saturday night, when he was called over to an "unidentified" car. Then, a suspect or "suspects" inside that car took out a gun, and striking Jackson in the upper body.

Tonight justice for the young man is being sought. The Pasadena Police Department is looking for those responsible.  An aggressive investigation is now being conducted.

Brandon Jackson was a smart student. He was carrying a 3.0 GPA (that's a B Average) and he had lost his mother in 2009 who passed away after a short illness. He was literally just beginning to find himself as a young man.  Tonight, WE need to help find those responsible.

If you have any information, PLEASE, do the RIGHT thing. Call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4545.

If you have a special memory or thought about Brandon, please feel free to leave a comment here on my blog below this post.  So sad.  Tonight, I pray for everyone who knew Brandon and his family.  
 
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MICHAEL INMAN: Beverly Hills Defense Attorney to be renamed "Michael Inmate" after pleading "no contest" to bringing drugs into the LA County Jail. Earns my "Pirate of the Week Award!"

Image via WikipediaBy Randy Economy
www.Economy4abc.Blogspot.com
February 14, 2011
9:32 p.m.

LOS ANGELES –

This following crime case in Los Angeles has got lots of people talking tonight.

Michael Inman, a hot shot "defense attorney" out of Beverly Hills pleaded no contest on Valentine's Day to one count of bringing drugs into a jail after he tried to smuggle heroin into a secure area of the downtown courthouse last year.

Priceless.

Mr. Inman will soon become "Inmate Inman."  Yep.  He is heading to jail for 120 days.  Bummer dude.

Deputy District Attorney Paul Nunez of the Justice System Integrity Division said Michael Inman entered the plea before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Abzug. Inman was immediately sentenced to 120 days in county jail, placed on three years formal probation and agreed to submit paperwork to the State Bar to be placed on inactive status.

If you recall, and I think I actually blogged about this dude last year, Inman was arrested in June 2010 after he entered a secure lock-up at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center to visit two defendants he was representing in a burglary and receiving stolen property case.

After Sheriff’s deputies discovered a baggie of heroin in a secure area where only Inman was waiting, he was arrested.  You think?  This has to be one of the dumbest Attorney's in 90210.

In exchange for today’s plea, three additional felony counts were dismissed, including possession of a controlled substance in a jail, possession for sale of a controlled substance and sale or transportation of a controlled substance.

For this crime plea, Inman earns my "Political Pirate of the Day Award."  Yep.  He beat out soon to be ex Los Angeles County Memorial Coliseum Commish Chair Patrick Lynch.  Not to worry.  Lynch will be a "landslide" winner of my coveted "Pirate" on Tuesday, after he gets fired. 

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PAT "LYNCH" MOB IN THE MAKING? Los Angeles Coliseum Commish GM Patrick Lynch could here the words "YOU FIRED" tomorrow after DEADLY RAVE CONTROVERY EXPLODES on the 'net!

 Poor Patrick Lynch: Chin up pal. You will probably be getting another "huge payoff" on Tuesday.  This one will come from "US" the taxpayers.  Dang it. Here is the Agenda from the Coliseum Commish' on Tuesday calling for his 'head."!

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PATRICK LYNCH: Party's over for the King of the LA Rave Scene?!

February 14, 2011
7:22 p.m.

Lost Angeles, CA

Poor Patrick Lynch.  The highly controversial General Manager is on the run tonight.

Tomorrow the Los Angeles Coliseum Commission could throw the embattled "party provider" under the proverbial bus.

Yep.  He could be finding himself standing in a Lawndale unemployment line within hours.

The good folks over at the LA WEEKLY are calling his possible firing on Tuesday as a "Lynch Mob."  Classic, LA WEEKLY!  Love them bad boyz and girlz at da
' LAW!

Here are the details. 

After taking a huge pounding in just about every media outlet and from bloggers here in LA LA LAnd for months, the members of the Los Angeles County Memorial Coliseum Commission are holding an "emergency meeting" on Tuesday to possibly fire their longtime "ruler" Lynch

You CANNOT keep a secret here in Los Angeles County forever.

The Coliseum Commission has called a special meeting to discuss his "employment" and "future" after it was revealed that the Coliseum events manager, Todd De Stefano,(his right armed boy toy) was freelancing on the side for a controversial rave promoter.   See my below blogs for more "background" on this "duo."  

Above is the AGENDA for the MEETING on Tuesday.

Thanks to Commission member Rick Caruso, he is FINALLY going to get justice for us taxpayers on Tuesday.  Yep.  Lynch. you are TOAST, pal.   Trust me, Rick Caruso "ALWAYS" comes out on top when he puts his mind to it.  Hummm. Paging, Mayor Rick?


The special meeting, which will begin with public comments and then go into a closed personnel session, was set for 4 p.m. Tuesday in room 830 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street.

I hope EVERY MEDIA outlet in Los Angeles can broadcast LIVE from this meeting to watch "Justice" and "Democracy" in action here in LA County. Break out the "suckers" and the "glow sticks!"  Party at the Hall of Administration!

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TAN NGUYEN: Former OC Congressional Candidate Sentenced to Prison for Lying During Investigation Into Campaign Letters

SANTA ANA, CA—Tan Nguyen, who ran for the United States House of Representatives in 2006, was sentenced this morning to one year and one day in federal prison for his conviction last year on a federal obstruction of justice charge stemming from lies he told to California investigators about his involvement in a letter sent to Latino voters during the campaign.

Nguyen, a 35-year-old Oceanside resident, was sentenced by United States District Judge David O. Carter, who presided over two trials last year. In addition to the prison term, Judge Carter ordered Nguyen to serve six months at a residential reentry center, also known as a halfway house.

Prior to imposing a prison term, Judge Carter said, "The standard of ethics that the public expects of their officials is high."

A federal jury in December found Nguyen guilty of obstruction of justice for lying to the California Department of Justice, which was investigating numerous complaints from Latino voters in the 47th Congressional District in Orange County. The complaints came after approximately 14,000 voters in the district received a letter in Spanish that made certain claims about who was eligible to vote and what would happen to immigrant voters if they cast ballots. The mailer went out on letterhead that was similar to that of an anti-illegal immigration group, the California Coalition for Immigration Reform, which had nothing to do with the letter.

During an interview with CalDOJ investigators in October 2006, Nguyen falsely stated that campaign volunteers created the letter without his knowledge.

"Mr. Nguyen's conduct undermined the public's expectation of honesty from public officials and those who desire to serve," said United States Attorney André Birotte Jr.

Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, stated: "The Civil Rights Division is committed to protecting the voting rights of all individuals. We simply will not tolerate those who attempt to interfere with efforts to enforce civil rights laws in our nation."

The jury that convicted Nguyen on the obstruction of justice charge deadlocked 9-3 on a second obstruction of justice charge that alleged Nguyen attempted to blame a campaign worker for the letter. Nguyen was found guilty following his second trial; a jury in the first trial in August 2010 deadlocked on both counts. At the conclusion of today's sentencing hearing, federal prosecutors moved to dismissed the unresolved obstruction of justice charge.

Judge Carter ordered Nguyen to surrender to begin serving his sentence by March 28.
The investigation into Nguyen was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California and the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department.

TUESDAY UPDATE: SERENE BRANSON: CBS 2 NEWS REPORTER HERE IN LOS ANGELES SUFFERS POSSIBLE STROKE ON AIR. I SURVIVED A MAJOR STROKE IN 2001. I KNOW WHAT SHE IS GOING THROUGH TODAY! SENDING OUT LOTS OF LOVE AND PRAYERS TO THIS SPECIAL PERSON!

Today my heart is with Serene Branson!  Get WELL, SERENE!

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
February 14, 2011
8:23 p.m.

Update:
February 15, 2011 
9:10 a.m. PST
NBC Today Show just had an update on Serene and her "possible" issues that she is facing.  As a stroke survivor, I know EXACTLY what she must be going through this morning.  Hang in there Serene!  America is HERE for YOU, and so am I!


UPDATE:
All video of this awful situation has been removed from You Tube.


Los Angeles, CA

Today I am praying for Serene Branson, the beautiful well respected journalist from KCAL/KCBS News here in Los Angeles who suffered a "possible stroke" during a live broadcast following the Grammy's night.

I have never met Serene Branson, but today I am Praying that she is okay, and understand exactly she must be experiencing.

As many of my readers know, I suffered a major stroke in 2001. I was 41, and literally on top of the world.

It took me literally one year to recover. 2001 was the most horrific year of my life.

When I read about Serene Branson's "possible" stroke today via Facebook, I could immediately "relate" to the situation, and what fear she must be experiencing today.

A You Tube post shows Serene speech being "slurred" almost immediately and became incomprehensible. So so scary.  That post has sent been removed from the internet.

Today, on this Valentines Day, my heart belongs to Serene Branson. Be well. Take it one day at a time, and get the best doctor care possible!

xxoo!

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ARCADE FIRE: Huh? Who is this band who just won Best Album at the Grammys? Esperanza Spalding (huh?) wins best new Artist, and Lady Antebellum take Song and Record of the Year.

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
February 13, 2011
11:30 p.m.

Hollywood, Ca

They call themselves Arcade Fire.  Tonight the band no one has ever heard of out side of their tiny enclave of Montreal, Canada is the HOTTEST rock band in the world after taking home the 2011 Grammy for "Best Album" of the year award. The name of the group album that won is called "The Suburbs." I still haven't heard of "The Suburbs."   Apparently, the album is their third studio recording and they have seven-members led by the husband and wife team of Win Butler and Régine Chassagne.

Okay.  Gaga was a total mes, but she was Lady who looked like "a tramp" once again.

The BEST of the BEST of the night was "Lady Antebellum'" who won took home the top two award (Record and Song of the Year) for "Need You Now!"

I also loved the Best New Artist winner.

Yep.  America is about to fall in love with Esperanza Spalding.

Who?

Esperanza Spalding, she is 26, plays the bass guitar, is from Portland, Oregon and she was named "Best New Artist" over the kiddie-popper Justin Bieber and rapper Drake.

I did like Espy. She actually CAN sing.  Novel concept, ain't it.

Image via WikipediaMisses: Lady Gaga (aren't her 15 minutes up).  Barbra Streisand (wearing something that looked like velvet drapes). Mick Jagger. Bob Dylan. 
What were they all about?

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ESCOBEDO FAMILY NIGHTMARE: Janine Drive murder-suicide victims identified as Debbie and Raul Escobedo. and their son Mario. Investigation underway. Possible "murder-suicide" therory being examined.

Image via Wikipedia
By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
February 12, 2011
6:20 p.m.


Whittier, CA


The community is in shock tonight.

We now know the names of the three Whittier residents who died in an apparent "murder-suicide" yesterday afternoon in a quiet well keep neighborhood..


The residents on Janine Drive are coming together in Prayer and are comforting each other as they come to  grips of the magnitude of the horrific afternoon that ended in the worst possible manner.


Today, the Los Angeles County Coroner official announced that the three victims who died as members of one family.  They are:

• Raul Escobedo, age 67
• Debra Escobedo, age 60
• Mario Escobedo, age 31

An intense investigation is now underway by members of law enforcement. 

Debbie Escobedo was a 1st grade teacher at Maggee Elementary in the city of Pico Rivera. All three family members lived in the same neighborhood for as long as anyone can remember.


Their house on Janine is located across from Murphy Ranch Elementary School and is nearby La Serna High School.  Both campuses were placed on lock-down and were evacuated.


My heart goes out to the Escobedo Family and to all of their loved ones. There are many unanswered questions about motive and cause.  I hope everyone who reads this post, can pause and say a Prayer for this entire family and for the community who loved them. 

If you have a special memory or thought about the Escobedo Family,  please feel free to share it here in my comment section below.  More details later. I hope something positive can come out of this situation.

Tonight, is a time to reflect.

RiP

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BORDERS BOOKS: The Final CHAPTER of "AMERICA'S BOOKSTORE" could be written in Bankruptcy filing as early as Monday morning. Is this beginning of the end of the "bookstore?"

Image via WikipediaBy Randy Economy
www.Economy4abc.blogspot.com
February 12, 2011
3 a.m.

New York

Could the "American bookstore" become a thing of the past?

In this age of IPads, Nooks and Kindles, it appears that Borders Books could be out of business...as early as Monday.  Yep, reports in the Wall Street Journal and other east coast financial rags are reporting that the end is near for the troubled book company that is controlled by Borders Group, Inc.
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It is finishing up preparations for a bankruptcy filing and it could and probably happen this coming Monday morning when the New York Stock Exchange opens.

I love Borders.  We have a two story location here in our Cerritos Towne Center.  I just bought a couple of very challenging jigsaw puzzles with my mom over the recent holidays as well as some amazing tabletop cook books.

As a journalist and an author, I am saddened to see that our society is moving away from "brick and mortar book stores."  It would be a huge loss for our community here in Cerritos if Borders shuts down. 

BTW:  I STILL haven't gotten into the  Nook or Amazon's Kindle craze, but I am contemplating a new Verizon IPhone this weekend.
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Cover via AmazonSo, how do you feel about this?  Good thing?  Bad Thing?  Sign of the changing times? Share your thoughts.  Hit my comment section below.

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UPDATE: Three Whittier family members found shot to death after day long ordeal on Janine Drive. Keep this nieghborhood and this family in your thoughts and Prayers today!

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East Whittier: Community is in the heart of SE LA County.

By Randy Economy

www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com

1:30 a.m.

Whittier, CA

The long police stand down on Janine Avenue in Whittier is over, and it ended very tragically.

Three people were found dead inside a the home at around 7:30 p.m. Friday evening at the 16000 block of East Janine Drive.  The situation began at noon time when someone called about "shots" being fired inside the location.

After a long day that included the lock down of two campuses including La Serna High School and Murphy Ranch Elementary School, SWAT officers entered the home and unfortunately found three people have been shot and killed.

It is believed that the three victims were related.

Their names have not been "OFFICIALLY" released to the community.  As soon as the Los Angeles Coroners office or the Whittier Police Department or the Los Angeles County Fire Department issue their names, I will post them here on my blog.

I hope everyone who reads this post can keep these three victims in your thoughts and Prayers today. 

This street and neighborhood will never be the same again.  I feel sad for the great people and kids who live in this one East Whittier community.This is a tight knit area.  Everyone knows everyone else.  We have great local elected school board members who represent the small East Whittier Unified School District.

This is just tragic and sad, and many lives will never be the same again.

Now we wait for answers and the long week ahead.

If you have any comments, PLEASE share them with the community here on my Blog below.

RrE

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6:32 p.m. UPDATE: Stand Off Continues in Whittier. BREAKING: La Serna High School and Murphy Ranch Elementary school put on lock down after body of murdered woman found inside a nearby home in Whittier. Share your thoughts or photots!!

6:32 p.m. UPDATE: The standoff in Whittier between police and a man suspected of murdering a woman over on Janine Avenue is still continuing, several hours into this "standoff."

SWAT Members are surrounding the house. 

Several Los Angeles news channels have been broadcasting live updates on this situation for the past couple of hours. Keep you posted.  Be safe, folks!  I hope this can end without the loss of any more lives.

Location of the shooting in Whittier this afternoon.

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
Friday, February 11, 2011
4:21 p.m.


Whittier, CA


I have received a couple of emails this afternoon from readers in Whittier asking me to post some information about a murder of a woman on Janine Drive and the lock down of two popular schools.

Apparently, both La Serna High School and Murphy Ranch Elementary was "locked down" this afternoon after a dead woman was found in a house on Janine Drive.  The victim is believed to have been murdered via gunshot(s).

But, the area has been placed on "lock down" because it is believed that the shooting suspect may still be in the residence of the murder. Quick work by law enforcement and from school officials kept hundreds of students safe.
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If you live in this area, and want to share your thoughts, please feel free to hit my comment section below.  As soon as more "official" information is released from the Whittier PD, I will be updating my blog.  BE SAFE!  Also, if you have any photos you would like to share please send them to economy4abc.blogspot.com@gmail.com.

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