Afternoon Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Scene for Thursday

Governor Moonbeam II slapped his fellow Sacramento democrats by vetoing their budget, saying that reforms (ie. raising taxes) weren't sweeping enough.

** The Weiner is cooked and as some Howard Stern groupee stated, "Bye, Bye Pervert!"

** Eastern Group Publications Reporter Gloria Castillo reports on a recent special event at the Ramona Garden Recreation Center and gives the focus to Legacy LA and Councilman Huizar, while ignoring the work of Recreation and Parks staff.  

** Where was Assemblyman Mike Gatto's "Security Consultant" Kevin Harrop when yesterday's shoving match took place on the floor of the Assembly?

** Congressional Candidate Janice Hahn claims to have found the "smoking gun" (channeling Trujillo) that links the infamous "stripper rap video" to Republican Challenger Craig Huey.

** Stay tune for more from the LA Times on the Central Basin Water District Scandal which will become the MACRO version of the City of Bell Scandal.

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