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PUBLISHERS RANT: Cerritos Mayor Pro-Tem Barrows calls resident A**hole

This is a Publishers Rant from Los Cerritos Community Newspaper regarding the current situation involving Cerritos Mayor Pro-Tem Bruce Barrows. By Brian Hews, Publisher A**hole! A despicable word when, used…

LETTERS ON BAROWS: Ruffled Feathers after City Council Meeting

(Note: The following letter to the editor was sent to LCCN by Cerritos Community leader Chuck Sooter regarding the recent incident involving Mayor Pro-Tem Bruce Barrows.) Dear Editor: As reported…

Voices from the Community: Why We Should Spend More

Los Cerritos Community Newspaper welcomes your opinion and thoughts on issues important to all of us. This is from Bell community leader Mario Rivas. By Mario Rivas Spend more? Given…

Jaimes, Ian Calderon top 57th Assembly District Campaign in close, tight battle

Jaimes, Ian Calderon top 57th Assembly District Campaign in close, tight battle

By Brian Hews In one of the closest campaigns to be held in California’s new “open primary” on Tuesday, Democrat Ian Calderon appears to be headed to a November runoff…

It is Time for Change

By Brian Hews Norwalk just endured its 8th-something murder. The rate is on a record pace, yet Mayor Kelley sits at the council dais and does nothing. No town hall…

Letters: Central Basin Water Board candidate Gray lashes out at Hawkins

(Editor’s Note: The following “Letter to the Editor” was received by Los Cerritos Community Newspaper earlier this week. It is in response to comments made in a previous article posted…

WATCH: Hawkins, Mendoza, Gray square off in heated Central Basin Water Board Debate

The three candidates who are running for a seat on the Central Basin Water District Board of Directors (Fifth District) met for a lively, and sometimes heated debate on Thursday…

57th Assembly campaign turns into a war of charges and counter charges

57th Assembly campaign turns into a war of charges and counter charges

By Brian Hews The race for a local California State Assembly seat between Democrats Rudy Bermudez and Ian Calderon has literally turned into a steel cage match that now includes…

Jaimes, Bermudez, Ian Calderon debate turns into a two man show

Jaimes, Bermudez, Ian Calderon debate turns into a two man show

By Brian Hews A much anticipated debate between the three candidates running in the newly created 57th Assembly District turned out to be a two man show due to the…

Hawkins Calls Central Basin Campaign Attacks ‘Phony Political Advertising’

Hawkins Calls Central Basin Campaign  Attacks ‘Phony Political Advertising’

(Note: This article was updated on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 4:45 p.m. to reflect additional details by Los Cerritos Community Newspaper after this article first appeared on our website…

Letter: Councilman Barry Bruce, ‘Our Lord & Savior ???’

    Like a breath of fresh of air, it is refreshing to see the Hawaiian Gardens City Council take appropriate action against an out-of-control member of city government. Hawaiian…

Questions remain over Downey and Norwalk newspaper deal

Questions remain over Downey and Norwalk newspaper deal

Email describes secret meeting held at Outback Steakhouse between Kelley, Mendez, Egan, Norwalk Chamber Executive Director Vivian Hansen, President Joe Derthick, Board Member Rob Cazares, and Downey publisher. By Brian…

Mendoza bill aimed to ‘improve’ classified employee death benefits clears first hurdle

By Brian Hews A bill aimed to improve death benefits for classified employees cleared an important hurdle in Sacramento. The new law, written by Assemblyman Tony Mendoza passed the Assembly…

Rudy Bermudez attempts political comeback in 57th Assembly District campaign

Rudy Bermudez attempts political comeback in 57th Assembly District campaign

By Brian Hews Rudy Bermudez is ready to return to public office, and is running an aggressive campaign in the 57th State Assembly District. Bermudez has been a fixture in…

Ian Calderon touts “family ties,” “fresh perspective” in quest for 57th Assembly District seat

Ian Calderon touts “family ties,” “fresh perspective” in quest for 57th Assembly District seat

By Brian Hews Ian Charles Calderon grew up in politics, campaigning, and public service. Now the 26 year old son of Assemblyman Charles Calderon is involved in his first attempt…

Assemblyman Tony Mendoza touts ‘outsider’ role in campaign for Central Basin Water Board

By Brian Hews California State Assemblyman Tony Mendoza is proud of being “an outsider” when it comes to this upcoming election for a seat on the Central Basin Water Board…

Jay Gray urges voters to “clean up” Central Basin Water Board in June campaign

Jay Gray urges voters to “clean up” Central Basin Water Board in June campaign

By Brian Hews Cerritos resident Jay Gray jumped into this year’s campaign for Board of Directors in the Central Basin Water Board in District 5 for one main reason. “It…

Phil Hawkins stresses experience in race for a fourth term on Central Basin Water Board

Phil Hawkins stresses experience in race for a fourth term on Central Basin Water Board

By Brian Hews Phil Hawkins is no stranger to elected office and community involvement during the past thirty year. The Cerritos resident is attempting to get reelected to his fourth…

EDITOR: “Not Thinking a Thing is Wrong Gives it a Superficial Appearance of Being Right” – Thomas Paine

I had been in the office for a short time when VAL LYNDER, DEFENDER OF ALL THAT IS TRUE, appeared before my desk. “Well,” she said. “Well what?” I replied.…

Sultan ‘Sam’ Ahmad stresses job creation, making California ‘golden’ again in 58th Assembly District

By Brian Hews Businessman Sultan “Sam” Ahmad is running for State Assembly from the new 58th District for one main reason, to create jobs, jobs, and more jobs. The Cerritos…