Patt Morrison for Monday, November 1, 2010

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Monday, November 1, 2010

1-3 p.m.

 

CALL-IN @ 866-893-5722, 866-893-KPCC; OR JOIN THE CONVERSATION ONLINE ON THE PATT MORRISON BLOG AT KPCC-DOT-ORG

 

 

1:06 – 1:19

OPEN

 

 

1:21 – 1:58:30

Follow the money—your guide to California’s well funded propositions

So you procrastinated filling out your sample ballot and aren’t sure how you should vote. Don’t fret; Patt has the 411 on all the propositions.  Not sure if you should legalize marijuana (Prop 19), give the green light to redistricting (Prop 20 & 27), or direct more money to parks (Prop 21)? Patt can help. The key to knowing the real interests behind these propositions, which could help in your decision to support or oppose them, is to follow the money trail.  Special interests abound in this election, from medical marijuana growers to state employees to huge oil companies, and they have been very liberally in steering their money for and against causes that could hurt their bottom lines.  As we delve into the potential impact of each proposition we’ll also reveal who has funded the campaigns.  Get your pens ready and hide your wallets, as we mix politics and money on election eve.

 

Guests:

Bob Stern, president, Center for Governmental Studies

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Jessica Levinson, director of political reform, Center for Governmental Studies

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·        The Center for Governmental Studies (CGS), a non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1983, creates innovative political and media solutions to help individuals participate more effectively in their communities and governments. CGS is unique in its ability to combine several areas of expertise to: convene relevant stakeholders; conduct research and policy analysis; achieve consensus among diverse groups; and effectively use technology to gather, present and disseminate the information to a wide audience.

Daniel Newman, executive director, MAPLight

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• MAPLight.org is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that provides citizens and journalists the transparency tools to shine a light on the influence of money on politics. 

 

• MAPLight has covered propositions 23, 24, 25, 26. 

 

 

2:06 – 2:39

Comedy Congress swears in Lewis Black

The only true medicine for the pain of politics is laughter—-after all, if we weren’t laughing at the (mostly) unintentional humor emanating from Washington D.C. and the campaign trail, chances are we’d be crying.  On the eve of the much-anticipated midterm elections--and you can tell because the collective hysteria and volume from politicians across the country is on the rise--Patt gavels Comedy Congress to order with comedic great Lewis Black.  As politicians hand out Viagra to trick-or-treating pedophiles and Aqua Buddhas find a seat at the debate, it's hard to make sense of all the political nonsense. Tomorrow we’ll probably cry about our lost votes, but today let's revel in the madness-—the truth hurts far less when it’s told by comedians.

 

Guest:

Lewis Black, Emmy-nominated comedian, playwright and author. His new book is "I'm dreaming of a Black Christmas."

IN STUDIO

• Black is the creator of the long-running segment Back in Black on "The Daily Show" co-creator of "Last Laugh with Lewis Black," he presides over "Lewis Black’s the Root of All Evil," he's also a regular on late-night television shows such as Late Night with Conan O'Brian and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman.

 

 

 

2:41 – 2:58:30

OPEN

 

 

Jonathan Serviss

Producer, Patt Morrison Program

Southern California Public Radio

NPR Affiliate for Los Angeles

89.3 KPCC-FM | 89.1 KUOR-FM | 90.3 KPCV-FM

626.583.5171, office

415.497.2131, mobile

jserviss@kpcc.org / jserviss@scpr.org

www.scpr.org

 

Reminder: Election Simulation and Media Briefing on Saturday

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  

October 27, 2010                                        CONTACT:        Marcia Ventura (562) 462-2726 or                                                                                Eileen Shea      (562) 462-2648

                                              

MEDIA ADVISORY: ELECTION SIMULATION AND MEDIA BRIEFING

SATURDAY, October 30, 2010

On Tuesday, November 2, 2010 more than four million registered voters in Los Angeles County will have an opportunity to vote for statewide and legislative offices as well as vote on important statewide and local ballot measures.  The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) is making final preparations for this countywide election.

To provide the public with important information about what to expect at the polls and how the election will be conducted, the RR/CC Dean Logan will host a Press Conference and an Election Tally Simulation.  Members of the media are encouraged to attend. 

When:   Saturday, October 30, 2010

Time:           Press Conference        9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

                Election Tally Simulation 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Where:  RR/CC Headquarters, 12400 Imperial Highway, City of Norwalk

               

Following the Press Conference, RR/CC Dean Logan will be available to answer questions.

Video taping and photography in the ballot tabulation room is permitted, but may be limited to five-minute intervals. The use of lights mounted on media cameras is permitted; however, no freestanding lights are allowed. To make arrangements for election simulation coverage on October 30 or Election Day, please contact the RR/CC Media Information & Support Services staff at (562) 462-2726 or (562) 462- 2648.

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For Multilingual assistance in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino or Vietnamese call (800) 481-8683

 

ABOUT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK

The mission of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is to serve Los Angeles County by providing essential records management and election services in a fair accessible and transparent manner.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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Information about other Los Angeles County services is provided at www.lacounty.gov

“To Enrich Lives Through Effective and Caring Service”

Halloween: Treat Your Kids to a Healthy Future

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For Immediate Release:
October 29, 2010

Halloween: Treat Your Kids to a Healthy Future
Public Health offers tips to keep your holiday safe and healthy

LOS ANGELES - The Department of Public Health today reminded residents
that Halloween can be a great opportunity to enjoy outdoor physical
activity while teaching kids important lessons about nutrition and
safety.

"Halloween is a 'teachable moment' for your kids," said
Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of Public Health and Health
Officer. "Try incorporating healthy habits into the festivities by
getting physical activity while neighborhood trick-or-treating, showing
children how to be safe around moving traffic when walking through the
neighborhood, and enjoying treats in moderation."

Enjoy Physical Activity
Use trick-or-treat time and Halloween party activities to get your
daily dose of physical activity. Children should get 60 minutes and
adults should get 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily.

"Trick-or-treating is a great way to get your kids to 'unplug'
from TV, video games, and computers and get outside," Dr. Fielding
said.

Make Candy a Treat, Not a Whole Meal
According to the California Milk Processor Board and the California
Dietetic Association, an average-size Jack-O-Lantern bucket fits about
250 pieces of small chocolate bars and candy, which adds up to 9,000
calories (4.5 times the recommended daily amount for a grown person),
200 grams of fat and 1,500 grams of sugar. Just eight mini-candy bars
contain as much as 506 calories and 31 grams of fat. That is almost the
equivalent of a quarter-pound cheeseburger (510 calories, 26 grams of
fat).

"Moderation is the key," Dr. Fielding said. "Children and adults
can unconsciously eat an unhealthy amount of candy and more in one
sitting. Taking it easy on the sweets and making sure that your kids do,
too, is a great way to avoid consuming excessive calories and problems
that can lead to tooth decay or other dental issues."

Also, try to provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters, such as
individual packs of raisins or pretzels. Alternative gifts, such as
stickers, crayons or other inexpensive novelties, can be a great way to
reward children.

When you get home from trick-or-treating, inspect all treats before
eating them for choking hazards and tampering. When in doubt, throw it
out. If you are throwing a party, offer a variety of fruits, vegetables,
and cheeses, as well as non-alcoholic drinks.

Ensure Safety on the Streets
Avoid trick-or-treating alone, have children walk in groups or with a
trusted adult. Decorate treat bags with reflective tape and have each
child carry a flashlight so vehicle drivers can see them. Teach your
kids to walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic,
and to use designated crosswalks wherever possible.

Keep porches, walkways, and stairs well-lit and clear of candle-lit
jack-o'-lanterns, luminaries, and other decorations that could trip
people. Place jack-o'-lanterns on sturdy tables, keep them out of
reach of pets and small children, and never leave candlelit
jack-o'-lanterns unattended.

"Make sure your children know that they must not enter homes for
treats," Dr. Fielding said. "If you do not go along for the
trick-or-treating, give your child a phone number where you can be
quickly reached and show them how to call 9-1-1 if they have an
emergency or become lost."

Plan Safe Costumes
Masks should fit the head so your child can see clearly. If your child
wears face paint or make-up, test a small area of the skin before
applying to make sure they do not have an allergic reaction to the
make-up. Help children select costumes that are soft and fit well so
they can avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. Swords, knives, and
similar costumes accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. Make
sure costumes are flame- resistant. If colored contact lenses will be
used as part of the costume, make sure to check with an eye doctor
first. Never share contact lenses with another user.

The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and
improving the health of the nearly 10 million residents of Los Angeles
County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and
services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control,
and community and family health. Public Health comprises more than 4,000
employees and has an annual budget exceeding $750 million. To learn more
about Public Health and the work we do, please visit
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov, visit our YouTube channel at
http://www.youtube.com/lapublichealth, or follow us on Twitter:
LAPublicHealth.

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what voters need to know on Tuesday

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  
October 29, 2010                                          CONTACT: Marcia Ventura (562) 462-2726 or
                                                                        Eileen Shea (562) 462-2648

 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY VOTERS

PREPARE TO CAST YOUR VOTE ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan encourages Los Angeles County voters to cast their vote on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in the General Election.  “Your vote on November 2nd, can make a huge impact on the future of California and the communities in which you live.  Take this opportunity to make a difference --Vote!  You Count,” urged Logan.  Nearly 4.5 million voters are currently registered to vote for this election in Los Angeles County.

On Election Day, Los Angeles County voters have the opportunity to vote for 119 offices from 18 Federal, 45 State, 1 County and 10 City offices, to 19 Judicial districts, 8 school districts, 16 Water Agency, Municipal Water and Water Replenishment Districts, one Health Care District and one Park district as well as, 9 State, 17 City and 7 School district measures.  

To assist voters, Logan issued the following important reminders to help ensure a smooth and successful voting experience:

1.  CONFIRM THE LOCATION OF YOUR POLLING PLACE

Voters are encouraged to confirm the location of their polling place before going to vote as some locations may have changed.  Voters can confirm the location of their polling place by:  1)  reviewing the back cover of their official sample ballot booklet; or 2)  visiting the RR/CC website at www.lavote.net to look up their polling place and view their official sample ballot booklet; or 3)  calling the RR/CC at (800) 815-2666—Option “1.” 

On Election Day, Tuesday, June 8 polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

2.  VOTE BY MAIL VOTERS ON ELECTION DAY

Voters who have requested a Vote by Mail ballot but who have not mailed their voted ballot in time to reach the RR/CC by Election Day can return their voted ballot at any polling place location in Los Angeles County between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Election Day.  Remember to place your voted ballot in the purple Vote by Mail envelope, seal it, and sign it.  Vote by Mail voters who may have lost or damaged their ballot can also cast a provisional ballot at their local polling place. 

3.  VERIFY YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION

Persons wishing to verify their registration status and eligibility to vote in the November 2 General or who wish to verify their party affiliation may go to www.lavote.net.   Click on the Voter Registration Status link on the Voting and Elections page and fill out the required information boxes.

4.  LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE AT THE POLLING PLACE
In accordance with federal law under the Voting Rights Act, the RR/CC provides assistance in six different languages other than English (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino and Vietnamese).  The RR/CC provides assistance to registered voters who may not have acquired a full command of the English language. In polling places with sufficient need for language assistance, there will be bilingual poll workers available to assist voters.  Polling places serving voters with language needs will provide translated election materials (including sample ballots, voter notices, and Voter Bill of Rights) to the voter. For additional information or immediate assistance, voters may call the RR/CC multilingual assistance line at (800) 481-8683. 

6.  ASSISTANCE FOR VOTERS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS

All polling places are set up to accommodate voters with a range of disabilities.  Every polling place provides an audio ballot booth, wheelchair accessible voting booth, and other assistive devices.  The majority of polling places provide wheelchair accessible entrances.  To confirm that your polling place is wheelchair accessible refer to the polling place information on the back cover of your sample ballot.  Curbside voting is available at poll locations without wheelchair accessibility.

7.  ONLINE RESOURCES

Voters are encouraged to use the RR/CC online services to meet their election needs.  Voters may go to www.lavote.net or the following direct links for these services:

• To check your voter registration status or to verify your party affiliation

(https://lavote.net/SECURED/VOTER_REG/)

• To locate your polling place or to view your sample ballot

(http://www.lavote.net/LOCATOR/)

• To verify the status of your Vote by Mail ballot

(http://www.lavote.net/VOTER/Absentee_Voting.cfm)

• To obtain election results for the November 2 General Election

(http://rrcc.co.la.ca.us/elect/)

• To view live web streaming video coverage of the November 2 General Election Tally Center

(http://www.lavote.net)

 

Further details about these services and other election information regarding the General Election on November 2, can be found on the RR/CC website at www.lavote.net.

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For Multilingual assistance in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino or Vietnamese call (800) 481-8683

ABOUT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
The mission of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is to serve Los Angeles County by providing essential records management and election services in a fair accessible and transparent manner.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit www.lavote.net
Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/lacountyrrcc.
Receive our RSS Feeds - subscribe at http://www.lavote.net/GENERAL/RSS_Feeds.cfm

Information about other Los Angeles County services is provided at www.lacounty.gov

“To Enrich Lives Through Effective and Caring Service”

State Sen. Jenny Oropeza still on ballot, despite her death

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 29, 2009
CONTACT: Marcia Ventura (562) 462-2726 or
Eileen Shea (562) 462-2648

ADVISORY - IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE 28TH STATE SENATE
DISTRICT CONTEST ON THE NOVEMBER 2, 2010 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan issued an alert to voters in
the 28th State Senate District concerning the recent death of State
Senator Jenny Oropeza, candidate for the 28th State Senate Contest on
the November 2, 2010 General Election ballot.

In accordance with California State law, when a candidate for office
passes away within a period of 68 days before an election (August 26th
in this instance), his or her name shall remain on the ballot and the
election conducted as scheduled. This means Oropeza is still an active
candidate on the November 2nd General Election ballot.

Should Oropeza receive the majority of votes cast in the General
Election, she will be certified as the winner in the final certification
of election results. The 28th State Senate seat will be declared vacant
once the Senate term begins on December 6th. The Governor will then
have 14 days to declare a Special Election to fill the vacancy.

The RR/CC has issued a "Voter Alert" to be displayed in all polling
places within the 28th State Senate district (See attachment following).

Further information can be obtained by calling the RR/CC at (562)
466-1310. Additional information about the November 2nd General
Election is available online at the RR/CC website www.lavote.net.
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Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino or Vietnamese regarding information in this
press release, can call (800) 481-8683.

ABOUT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
The mission of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is to serve Los
Angeles County by providing essential records management and election
services in a fair, accessible and transparent manner.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit www.lavote.net
Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/lacountyrrcc
Receive our RSS Feeds - subscribe at
http://www.lavote.net/GENERAL/RSS_Feeds.cfm

Information about other Los Angeles County services is provided at
www.lacounty.gov.
"To Enrich Lives Through Effective and Caring Service"

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Registrar-Recorder releases County electoral profile

 

METROLINK TO ADD 20 SAFETY-ENHANCED RAILCARS

 

 

       

 

PRESS RELEASE

Contact:  Tony Bell, Communications Deputy Office:     (213) 974-5555  Cell: (213) 215-5176 E-mail:     tbell@bos.lacounty.gov

      October 28, 2010                                                                                         For Immediate Release

 

metrolink TO ADD 20 SAFETY-ENHANCED railcars

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – County Supervisor and MTA Director Michael D. Antonovich, announced that the MTA Board approved his motion, co-authored by Directors Knabe, Najarian, Katz and Villaraigosa, to exercise an option adding 20 additional safety-enhanced cars to the 117 rail car order Metrolink placed with manufacturer Hyundai Rotem in 2006.

 

“Exercising the option gives Metrolink the opportunity to provide new safer cars rather than rehabilitating older cars currently in service,” said Antonovich.   

 

Outfitted with vital passenger safety improvements including “crush zone” technology and “crash energy management” design estimated by the Federal Railroad Administration to reduce fatalities by 75 percent in a 35 mile per hour crash, the new rail cars will be delivered and put into service beginning in 2011.

 

 

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Friday event: Marijuana Halloween Candy -

Press Release

Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

(323) 267-4800

 

 

 

***MEDIA AVAILABILITY***

NARCOTICS DETECTIVES WARN PARENTS ABOUT CANDY LACED WITH MARIJUANA

 

           

Who:                Captain Ralph Ornelas, Narcotics Bureau, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

 

What:               Captain Ornelas and Narcotics Bureau detectives will display samples of candies, soda, freezer pops and other snack foods containing untested amounts of concentrated marijuana. The items, which were recently seized, were sold at local marijuana dispensaries and other locations.  The items were determined to be unlicensed, untested, and improperly labeled to warn consumers of the contents or dosage. Detectives will discuss concerns for public health and safety over the packaging (packaged to attract children and teens), the widely varying drug content and the possible presence of toxins from pesticides and fertilizers.  Parents and teachers are encouraged to check Halloween candy and their children’s snack items for indications that they may be packaged in this manner which contains drugs, or in another unfamiliar or tampered manner.

 

When:           Friday, October 29, 2010 at 12:00 P.M.

                                                                                                                                   

Where:         Sherman Block Sheriff’s Headquarters Building

                     4700 Ramona Boulevard

                     Monterey Park, California  91754

 

For further information, contact Public Information Officer Nicole Nishida at (323) 810-1973 or Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau at (323) 267-4800. 

 

www.lasd.org

 

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Patt Morrison for Friday, October 29, 2010

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Friday, October 29, 2010

1-3 p.m.

 

CALL-IN @ 866-893-5722, 866-893-KPCC; OR JOIN THE CONVERSATION ONLINE ON THE PATT MORRISON BLOG AT KPCC-DOT-ORG

 

 

 

1:06 –1:39

OPEN

 

 

1:41 – 1:58:30

Sir Michael Caine: from the Elephant to Hollywood

He thought his career was over 18 years ago, but he couldn’t have been more wrong. Sir Michael Caine has been an actor for more than five decades, taking on such roles as Alfie, Austin Powers’ father Nigel, and Bruce Wayne’s butler, Alfred. With so many diverse roles and years in show business, it’s no wonder that Mr. Caine has experienced enough to write a book. And write a book, he did. In his autobiography, “The Elephant to Hollywood,” Sir Caine divulges his personal Hollywood tale, giving readers a glimpse of his life as a soldier, a father and husband, and an actor.

 

Guest: 

Michael Caine

 

2:06 – 2:19

Wendy Greuel is in control(ler)

How much money did the City Attorney’s office fail to collect and what is being done to fix it? What did the $72,000 dollar 24 page report on the LAUSD turn up? And will scaling back pensions for newly hired police officers and firefighters save enough to maintain taxpayer-funded services here in L.A.? We ask the woman with the answers.

 

Guest:

Wendy Greuel, City Controller for Los Angeles

 

 

2:21 – 2:58:30

You only think you saw what you saw – Halloween with the Skeptic Society 

It was dark and stormy night (and by night I mean afternoon, we are on weekdays from 1 – 3pm) at the Mohn Broadcast Center and even though Patt was the only one in the studio she could hear the voices of calls from beyond – no, it isn’t a ghost story it is us celebrating Halloween the way only public radio can – with a skeptic. According to a 2005 Gallup poll 32% of Americans say that they believe in ghosts. Ready for a round of spook the skeptic?

 

Guests:

Michael Shermer, Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine and Executive Director of the Skeptics Society

IN STUDIO

 

 

Arwen Nicks

Patt Morrison

Southern California Public Radio

89.3 KPCC-FM | 89.1 KUOR-FM | 90.3-KPCV-FM

474 South Raymond Ave

Pasadena, CA 91105

Desk: 626-583-5170 | Mobile: 206-661-3251

 

Convictions in Anna Nicole Smith case

 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
MEDIA RELATIONS DIVISION

STEVE COOLEY District Attorney JOSEPH SCOTT Director
JOHN K. SPILLANE Chief Deputy District Attorney SANDI GIBBONS P.I.O.
JANE ROBISON News Secretary
SHIARA M. DÁVILA Asst. P.I.O.

18-1112 Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center
210 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 974-3525
Oct. 28, 2010

Psychiatrist, lawyer convicted in Anna Nicole Smith case

LOS ANGELES – Anna Nicole Smith's psychiatrist and her companion, an attorney, were convicted today of conspiracy in connection with obtaining drugs for the reality star and Playboy model before her death in 2007. A third defendant, also a doctor, was acquitted.

The Los Angeles Superior Court jury was in its 13^th day of deliberations when it announced it had reached verdicts on most of the charges in the case. It failed to reached verdicts on two counts against the psychiatrist and some of the charges in two of the conspiracy counts. Trial Judge Robert J. Perry declared mistrials on those counts.

"I am pleased that the jury reached guilty verdicts in this case," said District Attorney Steve Cooley in a written statement.

"This case illustrates the problem of the overuse of prescription medicine in today's society," he added. "Medical professionals have a responsibility to ensure that the strict ethical guidelines of their profession are followed in prescribing medicine as part of the care of their patients."

The jury convicted Khristine Eroshevich, 62, the psychiatrist, and Howard K. Stern, 41, Smith's companion, of two counts of conspiracy to commit the crimes of obtaining a controlled substance by false name or address, and issuing a prescription that is false or fictitious. The time period covered by the counts was from June 2004 until February 2007 when Smith died in Florida of a drug overdose. The jury failed to reach a consensus on the other allegations in the conspiracy counts, including prescribing, administering and dispensing controlled substances to an addict; unlawfully prescribing a controlled substance; issuing a prescription that is false or fictitious; and violating the state Business and Professions Code.

Eroshevich also was convicted of one count each of obtaining a prescription of opiates by fraud, deceit or misrepresentation, and obtaining a prescription for opiates by giving a false name or address. The jury was evenly split between guilty and not guilty on two additional counts against Eroshevich – unlawfully prescribing a controlled substance and prescribing, administering or dispensing controlled substances to "Anna Nicole Smith, an addict."

Stern was found not guilty of a third conspiracy count that also named the acquitted doctor, Sandeep Kapoor, 42. In addition, Stern was found not guilty of six additional counts involving obtaining and furnishing drugs for Smith. Besides the conspiracy count, Kapoor was found not guilty of another conspiracy charge and four additional counts involving furnishing the drugs.

Perry scheduled Jan. 6 for a hearing on defense motions for a new trial and sentencing, should those motions not be successful. Prosecutors Renee Rose and David Barkhurst of the Major Narcotics Division are expected to announce whether to seek a new trial on the unresolved charges.

Eroshevich and Stern each face possible maximum terms of at least three years in state prison. They remain free on bond. Kapoor's bond was exonerated after his acquittal.

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Sandi Gibbons, Public Information Officer
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Criminal Justice Center
210 W. Temple St., 18th Floor
Los Angeles CA 90012
Phone: 213-974-3528
Email address: sandi@da.lacounty.gov

NOVEMBER 3 2010 AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

                           Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles  

                                                           

Contact:  Judy Hammond, Director of Public Affairs, (213) 974-1363

                 Brian Lew, Assistant Director, (213) 974-1652

Live videofeed, English and Spanish, Telco #948075      Audio–(213) 974-4700 or

                                                                                       (877) 873-8017 ext. 111111# English

                                                                                                               ext. 222222# Spanish

Agenda and supporting documents:  http://bos.co.la.ca.us/Categories/Agenda/AgendaHome.asp

Agenda Highlights: http://ceo.lacounty.gov/press.htm                                                       

 

        Oct. 28, 2010

               

Wednesday, Nov. 3 Agenda Highlights

(Meeting is at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 3 due to election on Tuesday.) 

 

Board honors Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman, who is retiring after 20 years with the County.

 

Approval sought to issue up to $850 million in revenue bonds to finance multiple capital projects for health services, public safety and general government.  (Item 1-F, 64)

 

Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Michael D. Antonovich request plan in 30 days to designate a single County entity to be responsible for tracking/compiling data on child abuse, neglect and deaths.  (Item 2)

 

Extension of $5,000 reward proposed for information leading to arrest and/or conviction of person(s) responsible for the murder of Ila Ali Packman at medical marijuana dispensary in Hollywood on June 24.   (Item 3)

 

Supervisor Don Knabe asks that admission and vehicle entrance fees be waived at regional park facilities for retired and active military personnel and their families from Nov. 6-13 in honor of Veterans Day.  (Item 4)

 

$2.7 million proposal would combine three Health Services Department databases into one that will contain a single record for each patient, and extend contract with Lancet Technology, Inc., upping total budget to $9.5 million.  (Item 14)

 

Board asked to approve environmental impact reports for the proposed construction of the Potrero Heights Park Community and Senior Center in Montebello.  (Item 18)

 

$7 million proposal would fund four projects related to the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System.  (Item 26)

 

Acceptance of $172,000 grant would create system of machine-readable labels to increase accuracy/timeliness of processing items and reduce human error at Coroner’s Office.  (Item 32)

 

Proposal would adopt 2010 California Fire Code as the County’s fire code, and establish more stringent building standards where necessary due to local climatic/geological/topographic conditions.   (Item 34)

 

Ordinance would allow retired employees to receive benefits they have earned that are now limited by the Internal Revenue Service. (Item 53, cont. from 10/19)

 

Board in closed session considers class action lawsuit challenging the adequacy of the educational services provided at the Challenger Memorial Youth Center.  (Item CS-1)

 

Board in closed session considers firms to recruit candidates for superintendent of schools for the Los Angeles County Office of Education.  (Item CS-4)

 

 

 

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verdict reached

MEDIA        

ADVISORY

 

 

 

 

 

NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR BROADCAST

 

 

Oct. 28, 2010

 

People v. Sandeep Kapoor,

Khristine Eroshevich, Howard K. Stern

 

BA353907

 

VERDICT REACHED

 

The jury in the above entitled case has indicated it has reached a verdict. The verdict will be read at or about 1:30 p.m.  in Dept.104, located at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, 210 W. Temple St, Los Angeles.

Media representatives must check-in with a Public Information Office staff person outside of the department as soon as possible.

Unless absolutely necessary, please do not call the Public Information Office to clarify this advisory. The language here represents what PIO knows at this time and we cannot offer further details.

 

Final List of Write-In Candidates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  
October 27, 2010                                                CONTACT:        Marcia Ventura (562) 462-2726 or                                                Eileen Shea      (562) 462-2648

                                               

LIST OF WRITE-IN CANDIDATES FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 2010

 GENERAL ELECTION

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan today announced the final list of qualified write-in candidates for the November 2, 2010 General Election.

Twenty-four (24) write-in candidates have qualified for 14 different contests on the November 2nd ballot.  Write-in candidates’ names are not printed on the ballot. Names of qualified write-in candidates are displayed for voters on the official table at each of the polling places where the contests appear on the ballot.

FINAL LIST OF QUALIFIED WRITE-IN CANDIDATES

GOVERNOR       

HUGH BAGLEY

ANSELMO A. CHAVEZ

RAKESH KUMAR CHRISTIAN

CASSANDRA A. LIEURANCE 

ROWAN MILLAR

LEA SHERMAN

NADIA B. SMALLEY

JACOB VANGELISTI       

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR    

KAREN ENGLAND  

UNITED STATES SENATOR  

JERRY LEON CARROLL

JAMES E. HARRIS

HANS J. KUGLER

CONNOR VLAKANCIC       

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE   

22nd District  

31st District  

33rd District  

JOHN UEBERSAX  

SAL GENOVESE   

MERVIN LEON EVANS      

35th  District 

46th District  

SULEIMAN CHARLES EDMONDSON     

JAY SHAH       

STATE SENATOR  

24th District  

WILLIAM RODRIGUEZ MORRISON     

MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY   

42nd District  

57th District  

DAVID HERNANDEZ

MIKE MEZA      

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION   

DIANE LENNING  

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OFFICE NO. 136     

MARYETTA C. MARKS      

 

CITY OF SANTA MONICA   

Member of the City Council     

JEFF DECKER    
               

The official list of qualified write-in candidates to be displayed at polling locations can also be viewed online at the RR/CC website www.lavote.net by clicking November 2, 2010 Gubernatorial General Election in the Upcoming Elections box of the main page.

INSTRUCTIONS ON VOTING FOR A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE:
At the Polls:  Voters may ask a precinct board member for a list of the write-in candidates.  To cast a vote for a qualified write-in candidate, voters must write the name of the qualified write-in candidate and the office title in the space provided on the write-in portion of their ballot, located at the top of the ballot.

Voting by Mail:  To cast a vote for a qualified write-in candidate when voting by mail, the voter must use the inside portion of the gray write-in ballot secrecy sleeve.  The secrecy sleeve with the ballot enclosed is then placed in the lavender return envelope.

COUNTING BALLOTS WITH WRITE-IN CANDIDATE VOTES:

Only votes cast for qualified write-in candidates will be counted.  Votes cast for both a write-in candidate and candidates appearing on the ballot for a single contest exceeding the total votes

allowed for that contest is an overvote.  Contests with an overvote will not be counted.  Because each ballot containing a write-in vote must be set aside for manual review, no portion of any ballot containing a write-in vote is counted on Election Night.  Write-in candidate results are made available at the conclusion of the Official Canvass.  By law, election officials have up to 28 days following the election to complete the Official Canvass and certify the election results.

For more information regarding write-in candidates, please contact the RR/CC Norwalk Headquarters at (562) 466-1310.

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