By Dave Barrom

The Secretary of State Debra Bowen reported that a new record of sorts was set on the May 19 Special Election. More than 64% of the voters cast their ballots by mail in the statewide election called by the Governor.

By G. Monty Manibog

(Editor’s Note: Former Monterey Park mayor, Monty Manibog, is a regular columnist offering legal tips and commentaries on high profile legal cases and events.)

“The world is watching, stop the violence. The universal rights to assembly and free speech must be respected, and Iran must govern through consent, not coercion”—President Obama to the Iranian regime as millions of demonstrators protesting what they conceived to be a rigged presidential election, are met with violence and a few deaths from police and security forces.

As part of my personal effort to stimulate the economy, I am encouraging all of you to take dad out for brunch on Father’s day. If your dad is not available, take an uncle or friend who is a father. Make it your personal way to stimulate the economy.

By Ginny Cisneros

Here we are in June! In fact, we are half way through June already! So much happens in June and it all starts with school and college Graduations, Flag Day, Father’s Day, June Brides, June Gloom, and the official first day of summer comes on the 21st.