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A Pasadena man who has dabbled in local politics was arrested Tuesday afternoon for making death threats to people handling a city hotline after he spent six days without power following last week’s windstorm. more › Read more: Elderly Pasadena Man Arrested For Making Death Threats When His Power Was Out For 6 Days
On Tuesday, L.A. County supervisors “accused Southern California Edison of failing to efficiently restore power to customers in the San Gabriel Valley.” Supervisor Mike Antonovich accused SCE of poor communication with customers during the power outage disaster. more › The rest is here: L.A. County Supervisors Stamp Southern California Edison’s Windpocalypse Efforts With A Giant FAIL
On the heels of the mass eviction of Occupy LA protesters, during which 292 people were arrested, 11 members of Occupy San Diego were arrested today for trying to set up tents at the city’s Civic Center Plaza, reports Reuters . Seven people were charged with illegal lodging, and one was charged with resisting arrest, according to Sign On San Diego . more › More: Eleven Protesters Arrested at Occupy San Diego
Federal charges were filed Monday against two SoCal women for their alleged roles in a Beverly Hills-based foreclosure rescue scam that collected at least $5 million from more than 1,000 “vulnerable” homeowners, prosecutors said. “The defendants in this case stand accused of profiting off of the desperation of people who were trying to hold on to their most valuable asset—their homes,” said Benjamin B. Wagner, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California. “This office is deeply committed to tracking down and prosecuting those who prey on vulnerable homeowners.” Jewel L. Hinkles, also known as Cydney Sanchez, 61, of Los Angeles, and Bernadette Guidry, 43, of Irvine, were among five people from throughout the state charged in a federal indictment unsealed today in Sacramento, according to Wagner. Hinkles and Guidry are each charged with eight counts of mail fraud, while Hinkles faces an additional 16 counts of bankruptcy fraud, Wagner said. According to court documents, Hinkles is the founder and general manager of Beverly Hills-based Horizon Property Holdings, LLC, which from 2008-10 pitched a purported foreclosure rescue service called “Save My Home” or “Homesaver.” Guidry was Horizon’s office manager and assisted Hinkles with promoting the foreclosure and principal reduction program—which was sold directly and through affiliates—to clients in Northern California, according to prosecutors. The defendants allegedly told homeowners that for a substantial up-front payment and a monthly fee, they would save the homeowners’ houses. But according to the indictment, the defendants failed to save clients’ homes but continued to collect fees. If convicted, the defendants face a possible maximum of 20 years in prison for each mail fraud count, five years in prison for each bankruptcy fraud count and a $250,000 fine for each count, Wagner said. This report was compiled with information from City News Service. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . Read more from the original source: Beverly Hills-Based Foreclosure Rescue Scam Is Busted
Hoffy has unleashed a double meat package of convenience, honoring L.A.’s official hot dog – the bacon-wrapped frank. One pack of Hoffy Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs rewards you with eight pre-packaged franks bundled in bacon. more › Continue reading here: Bad Eating Made Easier With Pre-Packaged Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
The Los Angeles Police Department may have misused funds paid to them by Los Angeles International Airport to provide security at the facility, and now a federal probe aims to get to the bottom of the allegation, says KTLA . Millions of dollars are in question, per the complaint. more › The rest is here: Did LAPD Overcharge LAX for Airport Security and Misuse Those Extra Funds?
LOS ANGELES — Records show Rudolf Montiel received nearly $1.2 million when he was dismissed as head of the Los Angeles Housing Authority last spring. City Controller Wendy Greuel, who has been auditing the agency’s travel expenses, released documents Friday outlining public funds used for limousine rides and meals at pricey downtown restaurants. Montiel was unavailable for comment. His lawyer, Michael Posner, defended the settlement, saying Montiel’s contract entitled him to 18 months’ pay if dismissed. Mitchell Kamin, the new president of the housing authority’s board, tells the Times the deal was in the agency’s best interest and would be paid for largely by insurance. Read the original post: Disgraced City Official Got $1.2 Million Severance After Dismissal
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a DA candidate gets a “Hangover,” occupiers will get a First Amendment education and what Oscar season smells like. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › See the original post here: Extra, Extra: City Attorney Offers 1st Amendment Education, What Squid Can Teach Us and What Oscar Season Smells Like
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a DA candidate gets a “Hangover,” occupiers will get a First Amendment education and what Oscar season smells like. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › See the original post here: Extra, Extra: City Attorney Offers 1st Amendment Education, What Squid Can Teach Us and What Oscar Season Smells Like
Singer Billy Idol performs onstage at The Art of Elysium’s 3rd Annual Black Tie Charity Gala ‘Heaven’ on January 16, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. The rest is here: Idol working on new material
