McLennan upset reshapes California reapportionment plans
In Sacramento Republican Robert McLennan won the 3rd Assembly District in a surprise victory over Democrat Frank Vicencia, upsetting GOP and Democratic plans for a redistricting map ARI64. The result mirrors 1971 events that stalled redistricting as party leaders reassess power and district lines amid AB164 provisions.
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Robert McLennan
Sampion
Frank Vicencia
Vicencia
Assembly
Senate
William Brophy
48Th
Los Aneles
Brophy
District realignment stirs McLennan Wakefield race hope
State plan shifts could force McLennan to choose between Downey and the new 8th District while Wakefield seeks the Republican lieutenant governor nod. Meade and GOP leaders push to amend AB164 at the Senate hearing to preserve seats and manage district swaps amid candidate conflicts in Torrance and Compton.
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Downey
Tunning
Wakefield
Ken Meade
Oakland
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Senate Committee
McLennan
Meade
Ralph C. Dills
D-Gardena
Long Beach
Torrance
Grange County
Los Angeles County
California lawmakers debate moving capitol to Southern California
Sacramento lawmakers propose swapping Sacramento for Los Angeles as temporary capitol amid smog and earthquake fears. Assemblymen Jerry Lewis and Prince Thomas urge outdoor sessions and a new capitol, arguing Los Angeles would expose more residents to state government. Senator Albert Rodda dismissed the plan, noting Sacramento smog risks and urging disciplined action.
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San Bernardino County
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Capitol Park
Prince Thomas
Dan Pedro
Lawrmakers
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Convention Center
Thomas
Albert ‘Rodda
Psychiatrist Says Eckstrom Rot Psychotic in 1971 Tests
Deputy Public Defender Ron Butler questioned Dr. Harry Ogilvie of Orange County Medical Center about tests on Carl Eckstrom in 1971. Eckstrom is charged with slaying two deputy sheriffs near a Midway City home with a submachine gun on January 4. The psychiatrist described the defendant as inept in relations but found no psychotic or schizophrenic tendencies.
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Orange County Medical Center
Harry Ogilvie
Carl Eckstrom
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Midway City
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Consumers recover 800000 for California shoppers
State Department of Consumer Affairs announced 800000 in restitution to California consumers after three months of auto repair and construction complaints. Consumer Director John T. Kehoe said 22,021 complaints were filed January through March, with the nine month total savings reaching about 1.8 million as public awareness grew.
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Sacramento
UPD
California
State Department of Consumer Affairs
John T. Kehoe
Kehoe
Alessio found guilty of gratuity in prison official case
San Diego restauranteur Alessio was convicted on a gratuity count to a federal prison official after a jury trial. The defense claimed bribery against his father’s alleged influence, while the ex-administrator Anthony Santiago testified about visits and trips from the prison. The senior Alessio, former Caliente Race Track manager, served time for tax evasion and faced additional legal scrutiny.
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San Diego
U.S. District Court
John Alessio
Anthony Santiago
Alessia
Alessio
Caliente Race Track
Tijuana
Lompoc Federal Prison
Dapa
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