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Scandal-Ridden Bell, Calif., Forced to Refund Taxes

By Joseph SchumanSep 13th 2010 – 3:43PM
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(Sept. 13) -- The state is forcing the tiny city of Bell, Calif., a two-square-mile urban stretch south of downtown Los Angeles, to give back to residents some $3 million in overpaid property taxes that were forked over at a time when city managers were pulling down salaries in the high six figures. Lt. Gov. Abel...

Feds Faulted PG&E for Shoddy Work in Earlier Blast

By Deborah HastingsSep 10th 2010 – 2:07PM
Justin Sullivan, AP

Justin Sullivan, AP

(Sept. 10) -- Shoddy repair work and a nearly three-hour delay in getting experienced workers to the scene caused a fatal 2008 residential explosion in a neighborhood served by giant utility Pacific Gas & Electric, according to a federal report released earlier this year. Justin Sullivan, AP PG&E admitted in December...

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  • 05/31/12 Congressional candidates discuss issues Source: Santa Ynez Valley News - Santa Ynez CA In a race that is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in years as a result of redistricting, four candidates are facing off to represent the newly configured 24th Congressional District.
  • 05/31/12 Howling at Yowling Source: The Santa Barbara Independent - Santa Barbara CA That's why I'll be taking advantage of this year's new open primary rules to jump party ship and vote for Republican candidate Chris Mitchum — darling of the Tea Party and all the other ideological chipped china making up the Whack Job Right — for Congress.
  • 05/31/12 Maldonado, family business in tax dispute Source: Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles CA Former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado and his family's business are embroiled in a legal dispute over more than $4 million in taxes that the IRS says they owe, according to court documents.
  • 05/24/12 Washington or bust - The candidates for the new 24th... Source: New Times - San Luis Obispo CA With redistricting drastically changing the shape and political makeup of the 24th U.S. Congressional District, combined with the state's new open primary laws, the June 5 election has all the makings of a classic showdown.
  • 05/15/12 Voters face changes at ballot box Source: Santa Ynez Valley News - Santa Ynez CA Whether you're voting by mail or stepping into a booth to cast your ballot in the June 5 primary election, you'll see names of candidates from political parties that until now would not have appeared on your ballot.

Background on abel maldonado

Abel Maldonado (born August 21, 1967) is an American politician who was the 48th Lieutenant Governor of California.

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