Notes (with videos) on the Dis-unified, Hypocritical 2016 DNC Convention Proceedings

As supporters of Vermont Socialist/Red Senator Bernie Sanders put a BERN to Democratic Party Unity in the wake of the Democrat National Committee Emails Controversy, we bloggin bring you the usual details of Hypocrisy via the supposed Political Party of Inclusive Tolerance (NAUGHT!!) from its "walled-off" 2016 Convention. 

Soon to be FORMER Democrat Party Chairwoman (now Hillary Campaign Staffer) Debbie "Blabbermouth-Schultz's "heckled-exit" from the Convention proceedings.

** Blogger's Note: It was only Day One of the 2016 Democrat National Convention .........., and thanks to a most-timely LEAK of internal Democrat National Committee (DNC) Emails by an alleged (LMAO!!) Trump/Russian Cabal of Hackers, the American Populace, along with the ardent supporters of Vermont Socialist/Red Senator Bernie Sanders, were reminded again of the inner-hypocritical/bias operating structure of a supposed Political Party of Inclusive Tolerance. We have endeavor below to bring our cyber audience the best Hypocritical Highlights (rooted in showcasing LA and California's Political Machine contributions to the theatrics) ........., and with tonight's showcasing of grieving parents of those murdered by alleged, Killer Cops (with no mentioned of ISIS), the bloggin fodder of content will require daily updating----Scott Johnson (BTW, good riddance to "Debbie BS" as noted above). 

Wife of Bill Clinton Press Secretary Brian Fallon feeling the BERN.

** While the DNC wants their Low Information Voter Base to fixate on the alleged Russian/Trump Campaign Cabal of Cyber Hackers ........, instead of feigning accountability for the content exposed within the emails, supporters of Senator Sanders were putting the BERN to the Wife of Bill Clinton's Press Secretary Brian Fallon as the RAGE of the RIGGED Primary Elections, spilled over within the Convention Hall with chants of LOCK HER UP!!

California State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon the First espousing the DNC's "Latino Taco Bowl Engagement".

** Various members of the "Greece on the Pacific's (formerly a Golden State) One Party Political Machine" were granted brief speaking spots before the enraged, divided Convention attendees  Speakers of note included 2018 Governor Candidate Gavin Newson (who's speech is garnering some plagiarism push back, again) ..........., and self-styled Political Royalty via State Senate President Kevin De Leon the First. President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon the First highlighted the state's One Party Machine's inclusive approach in supporting (ILLEGAL) Immigration, while exampling the DNC's Latino Taco Bowl Engagement Campaign. 

The DNC Convention Wall separating the Party-chosen Elites and Commoners.

** We ponder how the likes of President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon the First and other DNC Latino/Latina Speakers felt about espousing support for the Wife of Bill Clinton via attacks on the alleged racist proclivities of Republican Presidential Nominee ..............., from behind a "Blue Wall" separating the elites from the commoners. But then the likes of President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon the First are use to having "walls of non-accountability" between them and discerning investigators of their political conduct.

Comedian and Bernie Sanders Supporter Sarah Silverman in Black Face.

** The Political Party of Jim Crow, Andrew Jackson, Robert "KKK" Byrd, George Wallace ........, and the Wife of Bill Clinton, still has an tolerance for those who engage in the repugnant, racist thespian role playing of the Black Face, as exampled by Bernie Sanders Supporter Sarah Silverman. Silverman garnered some negative push back last evening for calling out the non-Wife of Bill Clinton supporters of the BERN, ........., as being ridiculous  

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders speaking to California Delegation yesterday.

** Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders made a surprise visit to the California Delegation at the DNC Convention, garnering a positive reception from the delegates, who earlier vented on the likes of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi ..........., and REALLY DUMPING ON Secretary of State Alex Padilla. Padilla has been "formally accused" of RIGGING the California Priimary (won by the Wife of Bill Clinton 53-46%) for the former American Secretary of State.

A 2012 DNC Convention Flashback featuring former FAILURE Mayor Antonio Villar.

** With the now, Political Reincarnation-seeking Antonia Villargovea due to address the 2016 DNC Convention, we offer this bloggin flashback to the 2012 DNC Convention, where the noted Roosevelt High School Graduate, showcased his ability to discern a 2/3 vote on the support (or lack of) of Israel and God within the Democratic Party.

Your thoughts ..............

Scott Johnson in CD 14

On Deadline ............, again

We will be bloggin light until Wednesday due to other work obligations----Scott Johnson.

TGIF Briefs on the Los Angeles (and Beyond) Political Machine

The demise of a once productive Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (BONC), is now OFFICIAL, with Sunland-Tujunga's Lydia Grant submitting her resignation, as the Bureaucracy of Empower LA becomes more politically subjective in its unequal implementation and dispensation of Neighborhood Council oversight.

Former Board of Neighborhood Commissioner (BONC) Lydia Grant (in center).

** A once inclusive, intuitive, discerning, productive Commission (with TWO Public Comment periods per meeting) ............, is in dire need of Mayoral resuscitation with the resignation of Sunland-Tujunga's Commissioner Lydia Grant.  

Grant, who was part of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's superb appointments to the Commission that formed a bridge with Neighborhood Council Activists, only to be stonewalled by a politically-subjective (and understaffed) Empower LA Bureaucracy .........., with legal guidance from its assigned Deputy City Attorneys that blunted needed policy changes.

Tarzana NC Activist and CityWatch LA Contributor Denyse Selesnick keyboarded the following regarding former Commissioner Grant's contributions ........., and the adverse impact of her resignation. 

Lydia was the spark plug, the instigator on the Board. To say that the City Attorneys probably did a happy dance on Monday night is an understatement. While President Len Shaffer seems to believe that the BONC’s primary duty is to make City Hall happy, Lydia questioned almost everything. She was there to serve her stakeholders and made a point of visiting all of the NCs in her area during the month. She also spent time with other neighborhood councils whose representatives were not so committed. I always wanted to clone Lydia. I may not have agreed with everything she said or proposed, but I saw her as an ideal volunteer -- prepared to give her nights, weekends and hours of phone time trying to make her eighteen NCs function better. I don't blame her for quitting. However, the NC system has lost one of its most powerful supporters. 

Indeed, the Resignation of Commissioner Grant is a major blow for a NC System trending towards an irrelevant, neutered political tomorrow.

Former LA County Assessor John Noguez (in brown shirt) under arrest.

** If you are part of a small, minute few discerning political observers pondering what happen to the Corruption Trial of former Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez ..........., his pending Appointment with Justice, has been delayed again (to October).  

While the excuse for public consumption regarding the FOUR YEAR DELAY in initiating Trial Proceedings, is Noguez's changing Legal Council, speculation is that the LA County District Attorney's Public Integrity Division, has been reigned back from pursuing corrupting probes ......., especially against Democratic Officeholders.

State Senate President Pro Tem "Kevin De Leon the First", with Daughter Lluvia Carrasco, during his Inauguration/Coronation.

** We bring you the latest (and alleged) creative Campaign Financing Tactic from our favorite "Private Citizen/Campaign Consultant" John Shallman. The Husband (and tax-dodging half, allegedly) of the Encino-residing Political Consulting Duo of John and Lani Shallman, has announced the hiring of Lluvia Carrasco, who is the Daughter of longtime Client and current "California State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon the First". 

In recent weeks, the Tea Party-representing, Walmart Family-paid Consultant (allegedly), lost his "Left Hand Man" Dave Jacobson, who departed Shallman Communications, to partner with Maclen Zilber in creating "J & Z Strategies" which will hopefully not have the same tax issues as we previously reported.

Your Thoughts ................

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Mayor Sam Exclusive Prompts District Attorney Office of Public Integrity Review

In a Mayor Sam Blog request for comment regarding our Exclusive on alleged PERJURY committed by City of Commerce Councilman Hugo Argumedo, the Media Relations Office of the LA County District Attorney states ........., "that the MATTER is under review by its Public Integrity Division".  

City of Commerce Councilman Hugo Argumedo.

** Blogger's Note:  In an evening update to our Mayor Sam Exclusive regarding alleged PERJURY committed by City of Commerce Councilman Hugo Argumedo, we have received the following response from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office of Media Relations Assistant Chief Jane Robison as posted below----Scott Johnson

Jane Robison 

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Jean Guccione Shiara Davila-Morales Joseph Esposito

Hello.

The matter is under review by our Public Integrity Division 

and we have no further comment

Thank you for your interest,

As previously noted, Councilman Argumedo was force to vacate his City Council Seat in 2010 when he pleaded guilty to Signing a False Statement under Oath in a Civil Trial.

Your thoughts ................

Scott Johnson in CD 14

MAYOR SAM EXCLUSIVE!! Did City of Commerce Councilman Hugo Argumedo Commit Perjury?

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we present documentation that City of Commerce City Councilman Hugo Argumedo, may have committed PERJURY in falsely disclosing $8,000 in Campaign Consulting Payments to "Leading Edge (Building) Consulting", which merits a Formal District Attorney/FPPC Investigation. 

The recently-elected Commerce City Councilman Hugo Argumedo (left) being sworn into Office in March of 2015.

** Blogger's Note: In a Mayor Sam Blog Exclusive, we present documentation that controversial City of Commerce Councilman (and member of the infamous Southeast LA County Chacon Political Family) Hugo Argumedo, may have committed PERJURY in falsely stating "Billings for Campaign Consulting Services" by a "Leading Edge Consulting".

Councilman Argumedo, who was recently re-elected to the Commerce City Council after his force removal from Office in 2010 ........., for pleading GUILTY TO SIGNING A FALSE STATEMENT in a Civil Lawsuit involving former City Attorney Francisco Leal, submitted the pictured documentation below, regarding alleged Campaign Expenditures for Consulting Services.

From Page 10 of 14 from Councilman Argumedo's 460 Report Forms for the period between January 14-February 14, 2015 

Councilman Argumedo listed two $4,000 payments, totaling $8,000 in Campaign Consulting Services Expenditures as being paid to Leading Edge Consulting, located at 5057 N. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, California, 90017. In reviewing all of Councilman Argumedo's 2015 Campaign Reports Forms, obtained under a California Public Records Act, we were also able to ascertain that the half-brother to Fernando, Art and Hector Chacon, loaned his successful campaign $20,000.

The Mayor Sam Blog, in researching the supposed "Political Consulting Background" of the Washington Blvd (near Baldwin Hills) LLC, made contact with its Managing Partner Andy Rhoades, who provided us with the following Statement on the LLC's Letterhead for this Exclusive ........., and any resulting, "Formal Investigations", as noted below. 

Letter of Response to a Mayor Sam Blog Inquiry from Leading Edge Consulting Managing Partner Andy Rhoades. 

From Rhoade's response to the Mayor Sam Blog;

We have never received any type of payment from Councilman Argumedo or performed any work for him or his campaign. Please feel free to present this information to the City Council of the City of Commerce and to also present this information to the Los Angeles District Attorney on our behalf. We are happy to provide you with any other information.

As Mayor Sam reported in two recent other Exclusives, the City of Commerce received approval from California Attorney General Kamala Harris to initiate "In Quo Warrento Proceedings" against Councilman Argumedo, which is currently moving forward in Superior Court.

We will provide updates, with comments from pertinent Public Officials as we continue presenting further details.

Your thoughts ..............
Scott Johnson in CD 14

A MAYOR SAM EXCLUSIVE MEDIA ALERT!!

The Mayor Sam Blog will post an Exclusive Story, regarding alleged, documented PERJURY, committed by an ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL at 6:00 PM tonight-----Scott Johnson

Who is the ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL that may have committed PERJURY?

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Tuesday

As the Liberal, Main Stream Media (MSM) fixates its attention on a "Trumped-up Plagiarism Controversy", Jamiel Shaw Sr. states the BLUNT TRUTH regarding the horror of "Illegal Alien Brown on Black Violence", that took the life of his namesake Son, on the Opening Night of the 2016 Republican Party Convention.

Jamiel Shaw Sr. speaking at the Republican Party Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

** With no apologies to the Talking Point-repeating cronies of the local Democratic Party Establishment Machine, we interrupt your tired attempt to echo the Main Stream Media's "Trumped-up Plagiarism Controversy", to give Witness, via the emotional testimony of a grieving Father, on the Inconvenient Truth that is the on-going "Brown on Black/Black on Brown Gang Violence" that took the life of Jamiel Shaw Jr.

A city, state and country, that has been fixated on a supposed epidemic of alleged Police-instigated killings of young Black Americans (along with the Terrorist-like attacks , targeting Law Enforcement), would find it wise to review the emotional Testimonial of Jamiel Shaw Sr. 

Blunting, young men of color (along with innocent bystanders) are still dying in South LA, due to an up-string in ethnic-rooted gang violence ......., and NOT because of targeted Police Killings.

The FACT that Jamiel Shaw Jr. at the hands of a Illegal Alien Gang Member, who should of been deported or placed on an "ICE Hold" (a protocol supported by the likes of Gloria Molina), is a Policy Issue that merits a "color-blind discussion", not muted due to Political Correctness ..........., as evident via the silence of Public Officials regarding "Brown and Black/Black on Brown Violence".

CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar a still-smoldering Da Vinci Complex Fire

** The LA Weekly (aka "The Weedleaf of Record") was timely (Sunday before the RNC Convention) in outing controversial Downtown Developer  Geoff Palmer's "Financial Support" of Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign. 

While Scribe Hillel Aron practice due diligence via incorporating pertinent links to Palmer's past controversial developer antics, missing is any mention of his "favorite PLUM Committee Chairperson", who showed more haste in urging a swift investigation of the Palmer-owned Da Vinci Complex Fire ........in comparison to the racially-motivated Fire Bombings of African American Families.  

Former KRLA 870 AM Radio Host Randy Economy with ex. CD 3 City Councilman Dennis Zine.

** Former KRLA 870 AM Radio Host Randy Economy is currently in Cleveland, Ohio as an official California GOP Delegate. You can view his musings from Ground Zero of the pending Donald Trump Official Nomination as the Republican Party challenger to Hillary Clinton by linking here.

Your thoughts ...............

Scott Johnson in CD 14

HOT Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Monday

In the aftermath of the latest Act of Terrorism targeting Law Enforcement Officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck have reversed an earlier Policy Directive, by returning new (and other) METRO Officers to local Divisional Patrol Duties.

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck.

** In the wake of the latest Terrorist-like Ambush of Law Enforcement Officers yesterday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, LAPD Charlie Beck, with the concurrence of LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, has initiated a "Policy 180" by ordering newly-assigned (and other) METRO Officers to reinforce Divisional Patrol Officers. 

The directive via the embattled Top Cop of the LAPD, includes increased Helicopter Patrols and the enhanced vetting of 911 Calls, in addition to reinforcing Patrol resources. Previously, Chief Beck and Mayor Garcetti's Directive to increase the size of the METRO Unit, in response to the rising, violent crime rate, was met with concerns regarding the redeployment's impact on community policing initiatives and staffing of Divisional Patrol Units.  

** The Los Angeles Police Protective League issued the following Statement regarding yesterday's Act of Terrorism/Ambush, targeting Baton Rough Law Enforcement Officers.

Los Angeles, CA—Our prayers and deepest sympathies go to the families and friends of the Baton Rouge police officers and sheriff’s deputies who were ambushed and murdered this morning. We also pray for the recovery of the surviving officers. To the men and women of the Baton Rouge Police Department and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office, we mourn with you.To the civic leaders of our nation, the platitudes and “rhetorical support” for law enforcement must end and be replaced with action. Our police officers deserve your strongest support and undivided attention. Now that ten law enforcement officers have been murdered in ten days, what will you do to keep our communities safe? We need your actions, not your words.To the anti-police activists, whose apparent sole focus is to lay blame for all the ills of society on those who wear a law enforcement uniform, save your statement of “condolence” to the families of these slain officers unless it is accompanied by the same level of outrage and contempt exhibited after recent officer involved shootings. Anything less would be hypocritical.In just over one week’s time, this nation has seen its law enforcement officers targeted, hunted and murdered again. We cannot keep our neighborhoods safe if the men and women we ask to protect our communities face ambush around any potential street corner. These officers paid the ultimate sacrifice for simply doing their job. The families of police officers are living in fear each day their loved ones don their uniform and reports for duty. This must end.

**  Excerpt from Mayor Eric Garcetti's Official Statement regarding yesterday's Act of Terrorism/Ambush targeting Baton Rouge Law Enforcement.

"This violence against police officers undermines our democracy. Today, we are adding resources to make sure that our Los Angeles Police Department and other public safety agencies are supported. This includes increasing our air assets, shifting Metropolitan Division officers to a role of force protection to help back up patrol officers responding to calls for service, and adding additional resources to help screen our 911 calls. Please do all you can to support and thank our officers and their families today and every day."Our collective voice must rise up to condemn this latest shooting in what is unfortunately becoming a horrifying trend.

** Lastly, we post the following News Release from the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS) with attached Photo of deceased Baton Rouge Police Officer Montrell Jackson.

We join in solidarity with law enforcement officials and agencies throughout our country in condemning in the strongest possible terms the attack on peace officers in Baton Rouge this morning. While we do not yet know, let alone begin to understand the circumstances surrounding the killing and wounding of these police officers, we know that violence directed at the very men and women sworn to uphold the rule of law undermines our society and threatens our freedom. The time is now for America to pull together to find solutions to these senseless assaults on law enforcement. We end our statement with the Facebook post of Montrell Jackson, one of the three slain Baton Rouge police officers.  He leaves behind a wife and four-month-old son:

 Deceased Baton Rouge Police Officer Montrell Jackson with Infant Child.

Our Prayers and Thoughts are with ALL within the Greater Law Enforcement Family.

Scott Johnson in CD 14

  

On Deadline and Assignment ............

Please pardon the momentary bloggin pause as endeavors separate from our cyber duties, take priority during the busy months of summer. ** Time permitting, we are also working on a couple of MAJOR exclusives----Scott Johnson.

HOT Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Monday

As a Country continues to mourn (and coalesce its support) for those Killed and Wounded in the Dallas, Texas Domestic Terrorist Assault, targeting White Law Enforcement Officers, discerning local observers are questioning why Mayor Eric Garcetti and LAPD Charlie Beck would meet with Rappers "Snoop Dog" and "The Game" ........., who is facing civil and legal sanctions for an assault on a Off-duty LAPD Officer.

From left to right: LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, "The Game", Mayor Eric Garcetti and Snoop Dogg,

** As the protests (and Leftist/Anarchists choreographed violence) continues in the wake of last Thursday's Act of Domestic Terrorism, targeting Dallas, Texas Law Enforcement, the efforts of those seeking to commence dialog in the hopes of bridging a widening, segregating  "Moot of Racial Animosity", is creating the stage for "Chance Interactions" in need of background vetting, as exampled by last Friday's spontaneous gathering at LAPD Headquarters. 

With the setting being the Latest LAPD Police Academy Graduating Class Ceremony, Rappers Snoop Dogg and "The Game" led a peaceful procession of Minority-American Males, that sought to reestablish "respect and dialog" which evolved into an after-graduation ceremony meeting with LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, Mayor Eric Garcetti and other Public Officials. 

But as the video below shows, "The Game" has some pending legal and civil issues regarding a 2015 physical assault of an Off-duty LAPD Officer during a basketball game. 

Discerning observers are pondering why Mayor Garcetti and LAPD Brass would involve themselves in a meeting with someone still facing a Felony for assaulting a Police Office ........, but then the need to be a "part of the story" sometimes corrupts the normal protocols of official interactions. 

TMZ Video of Rapper The Game punching Off-duty LAPD Officer Onyebuchi Awaji.

** We should note that the likes of Snoop Dog, The Game, Mayor Garcetti,  LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and MOST Public Officials ......................, were SILENT regarding the FBI/Department of Justice Indictment's of seven Latino Gang Members for the racial fire bomb targeting of African American Families, residing in the Ramona Gardens Housing Project. We noted here at Mayor Sam right after the attacks took place, CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar and Mayor Garcetti sought to avoided any mention of this "Act of Communal Terrorism" until the likes of Earl Ofari Hutchison and Najee Ali, pressed the Second Term-seeking Mayor to speak out. Why the SILENCE regarding the Indictments? Maybe it has to do with the BLUNT FACTS that Brown on Black Gang Crimes, kill more young men (and innocent children) .........., than the LAPD in South LA.

Immediate Aftermath  of Ramona Gardens Fire Bombing.

** We want to give bloggin witness to PSA Video below created by African-American Country Singer Coffee Anderson .........., that will SAVE LIVES. Please take the time to share Anderson's GREAT TEACHING TOOL, on how to conduct yourself if pulled over by Law Enforcement. We all need to remember that Police ........., and you are Human Beings, that should be accorded respect ..........., and the right to return home every evening.

Country Singer Coffee Anderson Life-saving PSA Video.

Your thoughts ..............

Scott Johnson in CD 14

In Memory of those Slain in the Line of Duty in Dallas

Our Prayers and Thoughts go out to the Families of the Five Dallas Police Officers slain (and those wounded), in the Line of Duty last evening.

** Statements via the Twitter Account of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti:

Eric Garcetti ‏@ericgarcetti  11h 11 hours ago11 hours agoTonight's assassinations undermine our democracy and were an attack on us all. We cannot let hate spread like a disease in our country.

These officers died protecting our collective right to peacefully protest. We cannot let hate spread like a disease in our country. 

My heart goes out to the families of officers who died tonight & our hopes are with those officers and civilian fighting for their lives. 

HOT Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Tuesday

On this MORNING AFTER the Fourth of July, the upcoming 2017 Council District (CD) 7 Political Fireworks Campaign Spectacle has added another Candidate, as well-known Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANNC) President (and Budget Advocate) Terrence Gomes pulls papers ....., while the likes of Board of Public Works Member Monica Rodriguez increases her public appearances (and speculation regarding a possible run to replace Councilman Felipe Fuentes).   

LANNC President Terrence Gomes.

** The list of candidates to replace the assumed, out-going CD 7 City Councilman Felipe Fuentes, is nearing the level of an average LAUSD Student Classroom Size (but not quite) as well-known Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition President and NC Budget Advocate Terrence Gomes becomes the 21st potential Candidate to pull papers. Gomes in recent months has established Domicile within CD 7, after serving multiple terms on the South Robertson NC. A Gomes Campaign would benefit from his city-wide network of contacts in both the public and private sector (with his financial background).  Speculation is also (on the level with her increased public profile) that Board of Public Works Member (and Vice President) Monica Rodriguez who was unsuccessful in her 2007 Campaign against Former CD 2/7 City Councilman Richard AlarCON, may be the next high-profile candidate to enter the crowded field.      

53rd Assembly District Assemblyman Miguel Santiago.

** As the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors gather manana to certify the county's supposed official June Primary Ballot Count (contrary to the opinion of Bernie Sanders supporters), one surprising result meriting further vetting, is the pathetic ballot box performance of Second Term-seeking 53rd AD Assemblyman Miguel Santiago. As of now, the former Assembly Speaker John Perez Staffer has a 45.1% (22,254 votes) to 41.3% (20,388 vote) margin over Second Place Finisher Sandra Mendoza. Kevin Jung was in Third Place with 13.6% (6,688 votes). Simply, the former Canoga Park-residing LACCD Board of Trustees Member, despite major Special Interests Contributions, is NO LOCK for re-election come November, especially in a campaign against a well-likes Candidate, with local roots in Sandra Mendoza.

LAPD Observer/Commentator Jasmyne Cannick 

** What other way to start another Fiscal Year of Dysfunction within the Command Structure of LAPD Chief Charlie Beck's Department? Another Lawsuit as Jasmyne Cannick reports ........

His desperation is showing. Los Angeles Chief Charlie Beck has sunk to a new low—a feat that I didn’t think possible even for him. Today a lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of one Commander Patrick Smith. It seems that Beck, along with his cohorts Debbie McCarthy, Michel Moore and Arif Alikhan, somehow came to the conclusion that Smith was one of my sources leaking information on the misconduct and corruption taking place over at LAPDHQ. According to the lawsuit, Beck and McCarthy dislike me because I’ve been writing negative articles about Beck and exposing command staff shenanigans and misconduct. Boo [bleeping] hoo.

........., and the potential cost to the Taxpayers should engender the same response regarding Chief Beck's continuing stay as LA's Top Cop.

Your thoughts ..............
Scott Johnson in CD 14 

Happy Fourth of July from Sunland-Tujunga!!

We want to wish everyone, especially our friends in Sunland Tujunga,  a safe and festive Fourth of July, as they near the start of their 2016 Edition of its Independent Day Parade down Foothill Blvd. Plus you never know what Political News may lurk in the Parade proceedings. 

Current CD 7 City Council Candidate David Barron pictured during the 2015 Edition of S-T's Fourth of July Parade.