MTA Decree Lifts

US Judge Terry Hatter has lifted the consent decree on the MTA. The decree was adopted in 1996. The MTA overcame opposition from the Bus Riders' Union. The lifting of the decree will allow for the beginning of a rationalization of services and fares. Full story

Wiccan Rights

The VA refuses to allow the pentacle to be placed on the grave of Wiccan veterans; an application to allow its use has been pending since 1997. Veterans have filed lawsuit to force th VA to act. Full story

Lawsuit Ruling Clears Way For City of Industry

The City of Industry prevailed in state appellate court, demonstrating that it did not intend to build a dam or bypass road on a parcel of several thousand acres in Orange County. Brea had sued Industry in order to block a dam or bypass road. Industry is now decided what to do with the land, which it purchased in the 1970s. Industry owns thousands of acres in three different counties.

Full Trib article

Homeless Accord

Not really SGV news, but of significant regional interest. According to the LA Times, the LAPD and ACLU have reached an agreement limiting the times and locations for homeless tent encampments downtown. Full story

Lockyer Sues Rosemead/Wal-Mart

In a July 20 brief, Attorney General Bill Lockyer joined with the Save Our Community group's lawsuit against the city of Rosemead and Wal-Mart. Lockyer alleges that the environmental review documents for the project are inadequate in documenting impacts on air quality. Full Trib article

Exit Exam Firm For 2006

The California 1st District Court of Appeals will not hear arguments over the validity of the state's high school exit exam until July 25th. Full story

Recall Election Injunction Lifted

Judge Gary Klausner lifted his injunction against the recall of Rosemead Mayor Gary Taylor and City Councilman Jay Imperial. Recall proponent and Councilman John Tran anticipates that the election will be scheduled between August 15th and September 19th. Full story