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In The Pipeline: After 9/11, cops become 'brothers'
Growing up in New York, I watched the twin towers of the World Trade Center going up in the early 1970s. I recall how, at times, one of the buildings was rising a few floors faster than the other. But once it was all said and done, there they were —...Tags: Empire State Building, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Manhattan (New York City), Politics, Local Government
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HB mayor delivers meals to seniors
In an effort to bring awareness to struggling seniors in Huntington Beach, Mayor Joe Carchio delivered meals to homebound seniors and older residents in the city from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Carchio took part in Anaheim-based Community SeniorServ's...Tags: Politics, Human Interest
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Community Commentary: State must make cuts to get budget in line
California's taxpayers are under attack once again. Gov. Jerry Brown announced his proposal for the 2011-12 budget year, and if you pay taxes, it's time to take cover. The governor's proposed budget includes $12 billion in tax increases on working...Tags: New York, Vehicles, Government Debt, Politics, California
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Mailbag: Not sold on mayor's workload
I'm referring to the article in the Jan. 6 issue of the Independent ("Mayor could increase stipend") that details Mayor Joe Carchio adding more job responsibilities to his agenda than a world-class spinner of plates on poles could handle…even if...Tags: Huntington Beach, Politics
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Council rejects governor's proposal to ax redevelopment agency
The Huntington Beach City Council voted unanimously Monday to send a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown opposing his proposal to eliminate the redevelopment agency. Mayor Joe Carchio said Huntington Beach would take a big hit if the agency is eliminated. "It...Tags: Politics, Executive Branch, Elections, Jerry Brown, Public Employees
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Community Commentary: Amnesty for illegal immigrants not the answer
Editor's note: This corrects the headline. In a recent speech, President Barack Obama called the border between the United States and Mexico "secure." He offered an illegal immigration reform plan that gives amnesty to those currently here illegally...Tags: Huntington Beach, Criminals, Crimes, California, Arizona
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New members sworn in to Fountain Valley City Council
The Fountain Valley City Council swore in two new councilmen Tuesday night and welcomed back a 20-year incumbent as the city changed guards.
Councilman John Collins and newly elected Mark McCurdy and Michael Vo, the city's first Vietnamese American...Tags: Politics, Local Elections, Elections
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Council inducts new members
The applause felt nearly endless Monday night as Huntington Beach changed its guard and voted Councilman Joe Carchio in as mayor. Community members showed up to say thanks to outgoing members with flowers, gifts and hugs, and to welcome the incoming...Tags: Huntington Beach, Politics, Elections
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Mailbag: Hansen's act wasn't fooling anyone at meeting
While the transition from "old" City Council to "new" City Council went smoothly at the meeting Monday evening, it was nevertheless disconcerting to see Councilman Don Hansen shamelessly throw his political weight around in ducking his rotation turn for...Tags: Politics, Local Elections, Elections
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Mayor could increase his stipend
Editor's note: Clarification: Mayor Joe Carchio appointed himself to 20 nonpaying positions as liason and he doesn't attend every meeting. All city committees are required to have a council liason. Huntington Beach's mayor stands to expand his city...Tags: Huntington Beach, Television Industry, Politics, Fountain Valley (Orange, California), Local Elections
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Election forums draw in residents
Interested residents gathered for two election forums Monday and Tuesday to learn about the City Council candidates and Measure O.
About 50 residents, including many City Council candidates, listened to the arguments for and against Measure O on Tuesday...Tags: Credit and Debt, Interior Policy, Local Elections, Loans, Small Businesses
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All three incumbents racing for seats
Fountain Valley is coming into the home stretch of the November elections with more than three times the number of City Council candidates than there are open seats. There are 10 candidates running for three opens seats being vacated by Mayor Pro Tem...Tags: Basketball, Local Elections, Sports, Unemployment Benefits, Small Businesses
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