Friday, September 27, 2013

Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino Fired From 'real Housewives Of Orange County'?

http://cortrightlaw.com/location/orange-attorney-office As for Bellino, last week she told Reality Tea that things are up in the air for her regarding next season, which begins shooting next month. "Everything is still in the air," she said. "[Jim] and I haven't addressed it, we're just enjoying the time off. I don't even want to think about it. Right now I'm very undecided and I don't want to think about what we're doing. Supposedly, we only have a month, month and a half before everything starts up again. So it's not a very long hiatus.
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Register's latest partnership brings laptops to schools [The Orange County Register]

Contact Center Solutions Interaction Analyzer™ Dr. Ralls stated that there will be a three member staff to deal with euthanasia issues to help prevent a inexcusable death such as befell Hershey, the animal that was PTS yet had a home waiting for him, the dog that sparked this debate and need for major change at OCAS. The shelter are also going to have both a rescue coordinator and an adoption coordinator, along with a single point of contact to screen the phone calls and e-mails. Dr. Ralls stated that the County has hired a full time vet, with the goal to be two full time vets. Reportedly, Dr. Ridgeway, the veterinarian who showed such a lack of compassion for the animals in his care, will be phased out once the other vets are trained. However, since I was not at the meeting, I did not get a chance to inquire how this new vet was chosen, nor given the opportunity to examine their background.
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Orange County Commissioner Pelissier joins House District 50 race

Saddleback Valley Unified School District has based its program on Chromebooks. The 30,000-student district has purchased 580 and plans to buy 7,500 more in the next two years. One grade in each elementary, middle and high school will receive a set of laptops, which all grades will share during end-of-year testing, said Michael Morrison, Saddleback's chief technology officer. "When we look at Common Core, key components are doing research online and validating sources," said Michael Morrison, Saddleback's chief technology officer. "You can't do research online without having access to a computer or device." Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, which has more than 25,000 students, plans to buy 540 Chromebooks, putting 60 each at its four high schools and five middle schools. The computers will ease pressure on computer labs overwhelmed by student demand, said Jeremy Powell, director of technology. PTA members will help promote the program to parents. "My hope is that it spreads enthusiastically and that people participate heartily in this effort because we need the computers," Mijares said. "We'll put them to good use." FivePoint will supplement the subscription program by donating laptops in the name of each homeowner who buys in Great Park Neighborhoods. The first neighborhood, Pavilion Park, opens Sept.
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Possible Progress On Orange County Animal Services Issues

pigs in gestation crates The Orange County Chamber of Commerce launches a new program aimed at encouraging everyone to shop local. Our Meredith Zaritheny has more how on this program could help you save money. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y.-- "I thought this was a great way to get it out there," said Anna Irizarry, the Club at Storm King Golf Course and Annarella's on the Green Restaurant owner. For Ann Irizarry, the Orange Advantage Program is the perfect way to bring in more business to her golf course and restaurant, while at the same time rewarding her loyal customers. "They come here and use the Orange Advantage Card either at the restaurant or on the course, they can accumulate points and in turn they can go and use that at other merchants that are in this program," said Irizarry. The program designed by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce and SB Merchant Services allows customers to earn points for shopping at participating businesses, and use those points instead of cash. "What we've done is created a program where the consumers of Orange County can shop locally and be rewarded. At the same time it gives the business community to compete with the big box stores," said Scott Goren, SB Merchant Services of Newburgh President. The rewards program is free to the customer and each business sets their reward percentage.
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Orange board questions four remaining charter school applicants

This year, they said they would have 485 students by Year 5, a drop from previous applications. TheirOsceolaschool opened with about 45 students last year after projecting 500 students. Last year, theschool appealed but then dropped its appeal, saying that contract negotations would probably push into the fall and delay opening. Avant Garde Academy, which operates a school in Osceola, wants to open a college preparatory middle/high school in the Dr. Phillips area that would top out around 1,400 students. UETA Community School, which would have a partnership with NapFord Community School in Parramore,wants to open a school that would have 364 students ingradesK-8 by their fifth year. The school would have a longer day, allowing for additional instruction in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Orange County Chamber of Commerce launches shop local rewards program

She also has served on university, regional and state committees. She was born in Senegal, Africa, to French parents and spent her early years in New Jersey, moving to Damascus, Syria, as a teen when her father worked for the United Nations. She has been a resident of Orange County for 37 years. Pelissier has a doctorate in sociology and specialized for much of her career in the evaluation of community and prison mental health programs. She worked for 20 years as a former chief of research at the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner and is also the former director of research and evaluation for the Durham County Community Mental Health Center. In 2012, she won the Public-Private Partnership Award from Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce.
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Orange County inmate dies

A federal criminal complaint against computer science student Jared James Abrahams was unsealed after his pre-arranged surrender. Abrahams made his initial court appearance this afternoon at the federal courthouse in Santa Ana. His bail was set at $50,000 and is expected to be released Thursday. Abrahams has agreed to stay at his grandparents home in Claremont Thursday night, where the computer there will be locked up, so officials have enough time to install a device that will monitor usage on it at his Temecula home. Then Abrahams will be confined to his Temecula home and required to wear a GPS monitor. He also will be prohibited from using any computers except for one desktop computer at home for only school work, provided hes able to continue his education. He is due back in court Nov. 4 for possible arraignment. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing, so it is likely prosecutors will seek an indictment before then.
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Orange County: College freshman held in global online 'sextortion' scheme

Orange County inmate dies Baby Talk with Nicole Murray. KFDM Channel 6 Top Stories Business News Asia stocks drift before Shanghai free trade plan HONG KONG (AP) -- Asian stocks drifted today, with markets in China edging slightly higher as investors stayed cautious ahead of a major holiday and details from the highly anticipated unveiling of a free trade zone in Shanghai. Stocks in Tokyo slid after Japan's inflation spiked. Consumer News Eds: APNewsNow. TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) -- Toyota is recalling 615,000 Sienna minivans in the U.S. because they can inadvertently shift out of park and roll away.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Law Suit Filed: Saxon Mortgage Faces Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Use Of Hamp

Home > Lawsuits > Saxon Mortgage Faces Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Use of HAMP Saxon Mortgage Faces Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Use of HAMP April 7 2011 San Francisco, CA: Saxon Mortgage Inc, the mortgage service division of Morgan Stanley, is facing a a potential class action lawsuit alleging that the company uses the Homeowners Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) to attract customers into making "trial" payments on loans it has no intention of ever permanently modifying. Filed in Northern California, the suit, titled Gaudin v. Saxon Mortgage Services Inc, alleges a pattern of misconduct by Saxon of collecting trial payments, delaying the processing of loan modifications, and then denying the application altogether for demonstrably false reasons. According to the suit, Marie Gaudin, lead plaintiff and owner of a San Francisco bridal boutique that suffered hard times as a result of the recession brought on by the sub-prime mortgage crisis, asked Saxon for loan modification on her home. Gaudin was directed to Saxon's "Home Preservation Department" and subsequently asked to provide extensive documentation of her financial condition, which she did. She was assured by Saxon that they were "committed to assisting you in any way we can to complete the [the loan modification]. We want to help!" She received a written agreement from them that appeared to promise a permanent HAMP loan modification after she made three "trial" payments as proof she could handle the loan repayments. The complaint notes that Saxon instead delayed the processing of the HAMP loan modification, while urging Gaudin to continue making trial payments. However, after receiving numerous trial payments and fulfilling the rest of her obligations under the agreement Saxon denied her a permanent HAMP modification. They falsely claimed that Gaudin had failed to make payments or comply with document requests. Saxon's correspondence with Gaudin shows a pattern of inaccurate and irresponsible behavior on the part of a major global bank. The company claimed that she did not make payments, while in the same letter actually acknowledged that she was current on all payments. It also claimed that the U.S. Treasury Department was involved in reviewing HAMP applications. The class action alleges that Saxon's breach of contract, rescission and restitution, deceptive debt collection practices violated Orange Attorney California's Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Rosenthal Act) and fraudulent, unlawful, and unfair business practices under California's Unfair Competition Law (UCL). Saxon Mortgage HAMP Class Action Legal Help If you or a loved one has suffered damages in this case, please fill in the form to the right and your complaint will be sent to a lawyer who may evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation. Request Legal Help
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O.c. City Likely To Drop Halloween Law Aimed At Sex Offenders

Will vote for Orange Beach development lead to 'City of RV parks' moniker?

The lawsuit, filed Wednesday on behalf of an individual identified only as "John Doe," alleges the law violates the 1st Amendment rights of registered sex offenders and puts them, and anyone living with them, at risk of physical and emotional harm. "If you think about it, a lot of older kids go out to trick rather than treat," said Janice Bellucci, an attorney and president of the California Reform Sex Offender Laws group. "All you have to do is look for the house with the sign." "Instead of protecting the residents of the city of Orange, this ordinance harms hundreds of citizens in that city," said Frank Lindsay, a board member for the group. Bellucci filed a similar lawsuit last year to strike down a Simi Valley ordinance that also required people convicted of sex crimes to post a sign. That law also banned them from putting up Halloween displays and outside lighting on Oct. 31. But the day before the Simi Valley law went into effect, federal court Judge Perry Anderson issued a temporary restraining order barring the city from enforcing the sign provision.
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City of Orange to discuss Confederate Park

Orange Council advance.JPG Bellucci filed a similar lawsuit last year to strike down a Simi Valley ordinance that also required people convicted of sex crimes to post a sign. That law also banned them from putting up Halloween displays and outside lighting on Oct. 31. A day before the Simi Valley law went into effect, Federal Judge Perry Anderson issued a temporary restraining order barring the city from enforcing the sign provision. However, the judge let stand provisions of the ordinance that keep sex offenders from turning on outside lights, decorating their homes, andanswering their doors to trick-or-treaters. In Orange, no registered sex offenders have been cited since the ordinance was adopted, said City Atty. Wayne Winthers.
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Chapman graduate crowned Miss City of Orange

Article Tab: Miss City of Orange 2012 contestant Rachel Olson intorduces herself to audience members and judges as Miss City of Orange 2011 Megan Wisler looks on. For Jose and Jill Rivera, who have lived in Tannin for nearly 20 years, the RV resort would just be another black-eye for residents who have put up with the as-yet unfulfilled vision of the community and the construction of the 32-story, Gulf-front Phoenix West II condo across the highway from them. We have been abused by many different circumstances and it might just be the luck of the draw because we were there and shame on us believing in it 20 years ago, Jill Rivera said. Weighing the decision View full size Village of Tannin homes are seen across one of the development's two man-made lakes on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, in Orange Beach, Ala. A proposed upscale RV resort adjacent to the development has some residents up in arms while developers say it's the best use of the property and will bring more people in the area to invigorate commercial areas of the planned community. (Marc D. Anderson/manderson@al.com) Councilwoman Joni Blalock sympathized with Rivera but said its up to council members to find middle ground and do whats best for the city. I feel for you and this is not easy, Blalock said.
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City of Orange's Halloween law for sex offenders challenged in court

A total of $4,000 was distributed during the evening through scholarships. Patterson expressed excitement at snagging the evening's coveted title. "I'm extremely excited to be serving the city of Orange," Patterson said. "This is my third year running so I've wanted this position for a very long time. And to be able to serve the community as well as work with the city council, I am extremely humbled and honored." Patterson, who graduated with a degree in business administration, will make her first appearance as Miss City of Orange on Dec. 2 at the city's tree lighting ceremony.
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THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Article Tab: image1-Editorial: Yes on city of Orange Measure FF to pay city of Orange up to $340,000 a year to avoid suit on housing of federal inmates at county jail September 23, 2010| 3:28 pm Orange County agreed this week to pay the city of Orange up to $340,000 a year to stave off a potential lawsuit regarding the housing of federal immigration detainees at a county jail within the city limits. The Sheriffs Department reached an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this summer to house up to 838 detainees at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange and the James A. Musick Facility near Irvine, which would bring in an estimated $35 million to the department and help close its budget gap. But the central Orange County community of Orange http://cortrightlaw.com/location/Orange Attorney-attorney-office raised early objections, saying the move would violate a 1995 agreement it has with the county concerning the Theo Lacy Facility, which is across the street from the bustling Block at Orange shopping center. Orange City Manager John Sibley had said the city was considering a lawsuit. In addition to the annual payout -- which amounts to 1.5% of what the county will get per detainee per day - the city will pay only about $5,000 a year to use the Sheriffs Department shooting range. It currently pays three times that. In return, the city has agreed not to sue. The agreement was approved on a 4-1 vote Tuesday, with Supervisor John Moorlach casting the lone negative vote.
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O.C. to pay city of Orange up to $340,000 a year to avoid suit on housing of federal inmates at county jail

Even though it has been portrayed as an evil "out-of-town developer" by foes of its Ridgeline project, JMI has made an effort to respond to concerns that the city lacks open space. According to a city code (which incorporates state guidelines), developers are required to dedicate roughly three acres of parkland per 1,000 residents of a proposed project. That works out to 0.36 acres of parkland required for Ridgeline. However, JMI actually has committed 7.54 acres park/open space, trails, etc. That's more than 20 times the parkland required by city and state mandate. It is understandable that residents of Orange desire more local parks and open space. But the burden of fulfilling that public desire should not fall unfairly upon the developer of the proposed Ridgeline Equestrian Estates.
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FBI seeks possible California victims of suspected sex offender Whereas, the proposed plans of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Inc. to construct such a memorial at such a highly visible location; the construction of a confederate veterans war memorial displays such symbols along a street named after Martin Luther King, Jr. would be an insult to Dr. Kings life work of seeking to banish racism and segregation; and Whereas, it appears clear that a decision by the City of Orange to deny, or rescind, a building permit to the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. for the proposed construction of such a memorial based upon the City of Oranges disfavor of the content of the symbols and ideas endorsed by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. would be constitutionally indefensible, and Whereas, the City of Orange stakeholders have made financial investments into the quality of life and tourism; where the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. are not presenting an image that supports tourism or economic development and are more than likely going to damage the reputation and hinder economic development of the City of Orange; and encourage other stakeholders to pass this type of resolution. Council member Annette Pernell said she is glad the city is coming out to do something.
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Settlement: Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement In Securities America Investor Class Action

Home > Settlements > Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement in Securities America Investor Class Action Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement in Securities America Investor Class Action April 13 2011 New York, NY: A preliminary settlement has been reached by Ameriprise Financial and its brokerage unit, Securities America Inc, and clients who allege in they lost roughly $400 million on fraudulent private placements. The preliminary agreement http://cortrightlaw.com/location/orange attorney-attorney-office would see Securities America pay $80 million, further to a separate agreement in which SA has agreed to pay $70 million. If approved, the settlement would mean a recovery of 40 cents on the dollar, after fees. If approved, the majority of the settlement will be paid by Ameriprise. Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please fill in the form to the right. Request Legal Help
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Monday, September 23, 2013

Settlement: Historic $10m Settlement Reached In Debt Collection Class Action

Home > Settlements > Historic $10M Settlement Reached in Debt Collection Class Action Historic $10M Settlement Reached in Debt Collection Class Action September 12 2011 Greenville, SC: Thousands of people have been forgiven their debts in a historical unfair business class action settlement reached Friday in Maryland. The class action lawsuit was brought by Jason Hauk and Freddy Velazquez who led the class action suit, against LVNV Funding LLC, a Greenville, SC-based company that buys consumer debt. According to the terms of the settlement some 3,500 people in the class will receive about $2000 each, for a total of $7 million. The total settlement forgives about $10 million in debt, according to filings in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. Further, LVNV will not pursue the 3,500 debtors in order to collect the debt, nor will they be able to sell those debts to other third party collection agencies. And LVNV have to remove information it gave to the major credit bureaus for each of those debtors, a step taken to improve their credit ratings. The settlement is being hailed as historic, and a major win for the class. Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please fill in the form to the right. Request Legal Help
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Settlement: Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement In Securities America Investor Class Action

Home > Settlements > Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement in Securities America Investor Class Action Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement in Securities America Investor Class Action April 13 2011 New York, NY: A preliminary settlement has been reached by Ameriprise Financial and its brokerage unit, Securities America Inc, and clients who allege in they lost roughly $400 million on fraudulent private placements. The preliminary agreement would see Securities America pay $80 million, further to a separate agreement in which SA has agreed to pay $70 million. If approved, the settlement would mean a recovery of 40 cents on the dollar, after fees. If approved, the majority of the settlement will be paid by Ameriprise. Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please fill in the form to the right. Request Legal Help
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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Settlement: Historic $10m Settlement Reached In Debt Collection Class Action

Home > Settlements > Historic $10M Settlement Reached in Debt Collection Class Action Historic $10M Settlement Reached in Debt Collection Class Action September 12 2011 Greenville, SC: Thousands of people have been forgiven their debts in a historical unfair business class action settlement reached Friday in Maryland. The class action lawsuit was brought by Jason Hauk and Freddy Velazquez who led the class action suit, against LVNV Funding LLC, a Greenville, SC-based company that buys consumer debt. According to the terms of the settlement some 3,500 people in the class will receive about $2000 each, for a total of $7 million. The total settlement forgives about $10 million in debt, according to filings in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. Further, LVNV will not pursue the 3,500 debtors in order to collect the debt, nor will they be able to sell those debts to other third party collection agencies. And LVNV have to remove information it gave to the major credit bureaus for each of those http://cortrightlaw.com/location/orange attorney-attorney-office debtors, a step taken to improve their credit ratings. The settlement is being hailed as historic, and a major win for the class. Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please fill in the form to the right. Request Legal Help
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Asian Buyers Buoy New-home Demand In California’s Orange

GOODAN, MABLE GERALDINE "GERI"

Culturally speaking, Asians tend to have a much longer-term view than Americans do. They look at real estate as multigenerational, not short-term focused. Thats why they are making purchases during times when others may shy away. Boom and Bust Orange County, where Walt Disney built his first theme park and the teen television drama The O.C. took place, has close ties to the U.S. housing boom and bust. Firms including New Century Financial Corp. (NEW) and Ameriquest Mortgage Co., whose loose lending standards fueled the national real estate bubble, had their headquarters in the area before the subprime collapse. The unemployment rate in Orange County was 8 percent in January, less than the 10.9 percent figure for all of California and 8.3 percent for the U.S., according to the states Employment Development Department. The median household income in the county, home to 3 million people, was $74,344 as of 2010, more than the $60,883 median statewide, according to U.S.
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In Huntington Beach, a new wave of resentment revives '909er' stereotype

Living in two Huntington Beaches :: There is no agreed-upon definition of a 909er. For some, it's just a catchall for the Inland Empire. For others, it conjures up an image of young people absorbed with dirt-bike gear and lifted trucks. Urban Dictionary takes its own shot at the 909, describing it as "a great place to live between Los Angeles and Las Vegas if you don't mind the meth labs, cows, and dirt people." For the 21-year-old grad student who created the Facebook page, the tipping point was the night of violence on Main Street, which he insisted was caused by 909ers. "We're trying to defend our beaches from people that don't live there. People that come down to destroy instead of protect," he said, declining to give his name because of the possible repercussions. "I'd prefer if they just didn't come at all." Susie Smith, owner of Makin Waves Salon on Main Street, said some visitors seem to "come with a chip on their shoulder and think we have more things or a better life than they do, and they don't respect our community." She conceded, though, that labeling people from the Inland Empire '909ers' may not help ease the tension.
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O.C. city likely to drop Halloween law aimed at sex offenders

FBI seeks possible California victims of suspected sex offender Bellucci filed a similar lawsuit last year to strike down a Simi Valley ordinance that also required people convicted of sex crimes to post a sign. That law also banned them from putting up Halloween displays and outside lighting on Oct. 31. But the day before the Simi Valley law went into effect, federal court Judge Perry Anderson issued a temporary restraining order barring the city from enforcing the sign provision. The judge let stand provisions of the ordinance that keep sex offenders from turning on outside lights, decorating their homes and answering their doors to trick-or-treaters. Bellucci estimates there are about 100 registered sex offenders in Orange. The Megan's Law online directory lists 84. In Orange, no registered sex offenders have been cited since the ordinance was adopted, said City Atty.
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But her real passions were her family and genealogy. In retirement, Geri became an enthusiastic genealogist, spending many hours on her computer, in libraries, and cemeteries tracking down ancestors. She cherished spending time with her family both alive and dead! Even in later years when Parkinson's Disease slowed her down, she still made every effort to be at family events. Geri was predeceased by parents Jesse and Mary Emma (nee Eichler) Barnum; husbands J.D. Quinalty and David Goodan; sister Maxine Smith; nephew Richard Hill; and son Michael Quinalty. Left behind are her daughter Trudiann; son Terry; nephew Bob; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a number of caring friends who mourn her passing and celebrate her life.
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Pho 88 has the best pho in Orange County, CA (Photos)

Bizarre burger The rare sliced steak was tender and flavorful. The hot broth will cook your steak pretty quickly, so eat it first if you like it rare. The well-done brisket was super-tender and broke apart with ease so you can get just the right amount with a bunch of noodles. The book tripe was sliced up in slivers giving you a chewy, crunchy texture, yet it soaked up the flavor of the soup. I LOVE this soup, especially on a rainy day! Thumbs up, way up! #65 is Bun served with Grilled Short Ribs and Shrimp Paste in Tofu Wrap, beans sprouts, lettuce, carrots, sliced cucumbers, diced peanuts, and their special sweet & sour fish sauce. This is the perfect dish when its warm outside. I like to describe it as a Vietnamese salad with noodles.
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California sees significant drop in unemployment year over year

Precious Life Shelter Bono, a retired lawyer, took over the restaurant business after his mother died in the 1990s. More than 10 years ago, the Fontana Historical Society, of which Bono is a member, got word that a stand three miles east was going to be destroyed. The society moved it to a Wal-Mart parking lot, then Bono paid to have it moved to the parking area of Bono's Restaurant & Deli, where it still sits, restored but unused. That could change. Bono has been remodeling the restaurant, adding a wine bar, among other changes. He also has plans for the Orange Attorney. "When I reopen this stand, I think I'm going to sell OJ out of it, like an Orange Julius," he said. Juice and burgers were the draw at Mammoth Orange, a roadside joint that operated for years in Fairmead, an unincorporated area of Madera County just south of Chowchilla. Larry Hibdon, a retired park and recreation director, recalls cycling there with friends. "It was a nice 25-mile loop out to it and back," Hibdon said.
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California's main squeeze

Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources. All the other fast growing job categories relate to the graying of the Baby Boomer generation. According to EDD, most employed residents of Orange Attorney Orange County also work in Orange County (1,090,703), which goes against the grain of the stereotype of Orange County residents commuting to Los Angeles (185,145). Almost as many residents of Los Angeles County (160,279) commute to Orange County. More about Orange County Breeze Did you know that we have a monthly print edition? We do! About the Author shelley Shelley Henderson is a reformed computer and networking geek turned freelance writer. Now she only fixes her own networks and computers. That leaves time for writing, and writing and more writing.
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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Settlement: Wells Fargo Ordered To Pay $203m In Overdraft Fees Class Action Settlement

Home > Settlements > Wells Fargo Ordered to Pay $203M in Overdraft Fees Class Action Settlement Wells Fargo Ordered to Pay $203M in Overdraft Fees Class Action Settlement May 16 2013 San Francisco, CA: US District Judge William Alsup has issued an order to reinstate a $203 million judgment against Wells Fargo Bank. The judgment is based upon the court's findings, as affirmed on appeal by the Ninth Circuit, that Wells Fargo violated California's unfair competition law by deceiving its customers that debit card purchases would be posted chronologically to their accounts when in fact Wells Fargo posted them in a high-to-low order for the sole purpose of generating overdraft fees. The case before Judge Alsup was brought on behalf of California Wells Fargo customers who, from November 15, 2004 to June 30, 2008, incurred overdraft fees on debit card transactions as a result of the bank's practice of sequencing transactions from highest to lowest. On August 10, 2010, Judge Alsup issued a 90-page opinion finding that Wells Fargo manipulated its processing of customer debit card purchases by its California customers, and made misleading statements to consumers regarding is resequencing practice, to maximize overdraft fees in violation of California's Unfair Competition Law. This practice had the greatest impact on the bank's low income customers because their accounts often had the smallest balances. As noted above, instead of posting transaction chronologically, Wells Fargo deducted the largest charges first, drawing down available balances more rapidly and triggering a higher volume of overdraft fees. Judge Alsup ordered that Wells Fargo return to its customers approximately $203 million in restitution and enjoined the abusive accounting practices. Judge Alsup's August 10, 2010, decision followed two and half years of extended litigation that culminated in a two-week bench trial which ended in May 2010. On September 9, 2010, Wells Fargo filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. On December 26, 2012, the appellate court issued an opinion upholding and reversing portions of Judge Alsup's order, and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings. The appellate court found the National Bank Act preempted application of state law to Wells Fargo's decision to use high-to-low posting. Importantly, the appellate court also found that false and misleading statements by Wells Fargo were not preempted and the bank could be held liable for affirmative misrepresentations in violation of California's Unfair Competition Law. In his decision, Judge Alsup reinstated the judgment against Wells Fargo, finding: "This order is not penalizing Wells Fargo for a practice protected by federal preemption. Instead, it is penalizing Wells Fargo for affirmatively misleading the class as to what the practice was, namely engaging in a practice likely to mislead the class to believe that processing would be done in chronological order when, in fact, processing was done in high-to-low, non-chronological order." Overdraft Fees Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please fill in the form to the right. Request Legal Help
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Friday, September 20, 2013

Law Suit Filed: Nevada Foreclosure Companies Face Illegal Debt Collection Class Action

What are you looking for? Home Page >> Lawsuits Filed >> Lawsuit: Nevada Foreclosure Companies Face Illegal Debt Collection Class Action Nevada Foreclosure Companies Face Illegal Debt Collection Class Action Please click here for a free evaluation of your claim Las Vegas, NV: A foreclosure class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 16 Nevadans against five companies hired by banks and lenders to handle the foreclosures on properties owned by the plaintiffs and one additional defendant who purchased property through the foreclosure process. The lawsuit claims illegal debt collection activities and deceptive trade practices by the defendants against the plaintiffs during the foreclosure process as the defendants were not licensed or registered in the State of Nevada to carry out the foreclosure process. The plaintiffs are Nevadans who not only lost their houses in one of the hardest hit real estate markets, but were also adversely affected by foreclosure companies that did not follow the law during the foreclosure process. The lawsuit names as defendants: Quality Loan Service Corporation; Appleton Properties, LLC; MTC Financial, Inc. dba Trustee Corps; Meridian Foreclosure Service dba MTDS, Inc. dba Meridian Trust Deed Service; National Default Servicing Corporation; and California Reconveyance Company. The lawsuit seeks to compensate the plaintiffs and compel the defendants to surrender all fees collected for many thousands of foreclosures during the time they were operating illegally. The case was filed as a class action lawsuit because there are thousands of potential plaintiffs who were victims of these foreclosure companies. The lawsuit alleges that the debt collection activities of the defendants are and/or were illegal and improper because each of the defendants did not hold a license to engage in debt collection activities in the State of Nevada and each also failed to register as a foreign debt collection agency with the Nevada Financial Institutions Division. The illegal and improper debt collection activities include the issuance of debt-related notices, demands, collection communications and/or foreclosure sales and processes. In addition, the plaintiffs also claim deceptive trade practices, consumer fraud, unjust enrichment, trespass, quiet title and in two instances, elder abuse. Plaintiffs are asking for compensatory and consequential damages in excess to $10,000, disgorgement of any amounts http://www.socallawsupport.com/ paid to defendants for their respective illegal and improper debt collection activities, attorney's fees and injunctive relief. Nevada Illegal Foreclosure Class Action Legal Help If you or a loved one has suffered damages in this case, please click the link below and your complaint will be sent to a lawyer who may evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation.
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Settlement: Wells Fargo Ordered To Pay $203m In Overdraft Fees Class Action Settlement

Home > Settlements > Wells Fargo Ordered to Pay $203M in Overdraft Fees Class Action Settlement Wells Fargo Ordered to Pay $203M in Overdraft Fees Class Action Settlement May 16 2013 San Francisco, CA: US District Judge William Alsup has issued an order to reinstate a $203 million judgment against Wells Fargo Bank. The judgment is based upon the court's findings, as affirmed on appeal by the Ninth Circuit, that Wells Fargo violated California's unfair competition law by deceiving its customers that debit card purchases would be posted chronologically to their accounts when in fact Wells Fargo posted them in a high-to-low order for the sole purpose of generating overdraft fees. The case before Judge Alsup was brought on behalf of California Wells Fargo customers who, from November 15, 2004 to June 30, 2008, incurred overdraft fees on debit card transactions as a result of the bank's practice of sequencing transactions from highest to lowest. On August 10, 2010, Judge Alsup issued a 90-page opinion finding that Wells Fargo manipulated its processing of customer debit card purchases by its California customers, and made misleading statements to consumers regarding is resequencing practice, to maximize overdraft fees in violation of California's Unfair Competition Law. This practice had the greatest impact on the bank's low income customers because their accounts often had the smallest balances. As noted above, instead of posting transaction chronologically, Wells Fargo deducted the largest charges first, drawing down available balances more rapidly and triggering a higher volume of overdraft fees. Judge Alsup ordered that Wells Fargo return to its customers approximately $203 million in restitution and enjoined the abusive accounting practices. Judge Alsup's August 10, 2010, decision followed two and half years of extended litigation that culminated in a two-week bench trial which ended in May 2010. On September 9, 2010, Wells Fargo filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. On December 26, 2012, the appellate court issued an opinion upholding and reversing portions of Judge Alsup's order, and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings. The appellate court found the National Bank Act preempted application of state law to Wells Fargo's decision to use high-to-low posting. Importantly, the appellate court also found that false and misleading statements by Wells Fargo were not preempted and the bank could be held liable for affirmative misrepresentations in violation of California's Unfair Competition Law. In his decision, Judge Alsup reinstated the judgment against Wells Fargo, finding: "This order is not penalizing Wells Fargo for a practice protected by federal preemption. Instead, it is penalizing Wells Fargo for affirmatively misleading the class as to what the practice was, namely engaging in a practice likely to mislead the class to believe that processing would be done in chronological order when, in fact, processing was done in high-to-low, non-chronological order." Overdraft Fees Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please fill in the form to the right. Request Legal Help
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Recreation Of Defense Of Limerick City Against William Of Orange To Mark The Gathering

City of Orange Sued Over Sex Offender Halloween Restrictions

halloween-sex-offender-pumpkin McNamara today returned from a visit to Rhodon in France where he laid a wreath at the recently discovered final resting place of the Marquis de Boisseleau. He explained: After many months of research, I recently located the burial place of Boisseleau and made a trip to France to commemorate this forgotten hero of Limerick in 1690. Together with the Mayor of Rhodon, Claude Peschard, I laid a wreath on Boisseleaus grave on behalf of the people of Limerick, with a letter of appreciation from the Mayor of Limerick, as the first Irishman ever to do so in over 300 years. Boisseleaus leadership during the Siege of Limerick was an act of heroism that was crucial to the defence of the city and eventually led to the signing of the Treaty of Limerick. He was in my mind the saviour of Limerick and it was an honour to commemorate his bravery, http://www.socallawsupport.com/ at his graveside. Another local figure featured in next months Gathering event is Michael Galloping Hogan who famously helped Sarsfield, along with 500 horsemen, to blow up the Williamite Siege Train at Ballyneety. After the Siege ended, Hogan became a General in Louis XIVs Army before joining the Portuguese Army in 1706. He went on to lead them against the Spanish in 1712 at the Battle of Campus Maior. Hogan, who was reputedly born in the East Limerick village of Doon, had the reputation of being one of the greatest horsemen in Europe.
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The winner will attend Oracle OpenWorld and JavaOne in San Francisco, 22-26 September. Piotr Miedzik and Michal Cieszko won the Orange Poland Hack-a-Thon for their 'Green your office with Orange' application, which enables automatic management of electrical power. The contest invited programmers to create new, compelling applications using Orange's open application programming interface (API), open data exposed by the city of Warsaw and open data available on the internet through Oracle Communications Services Gatekeeper and Oracle Communications Converged Application Server. Orange Poland was interested in attracting new third-party developers to build compelling mobile applications on its Open Middleware 2.0 platform, which integrates resources from government, Internet, lifestyle and communications through an API. Oracle, Orange Poland and the city of Warsaw developed the Hack-a-Thon to connect Orange Poland's Open Middleware 2.0 platform to the developer community and encourage mobile innovation. Contestants were encouraged to develop applications using resources from the Orange network such as location services, presence, subscriber data, billing or charging policy as well as integrate those with other external resources such as weather, transit schedules, traffic or financial data and open data exposed by the city of Warsaw. The winning 'Green your office with Orange' application's control layer can be used to manage smart home environments, for example, remotely shutting off lights, controlling heat or air conditioning, or monitoring security systems, by sending messages through the network APIs.
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Orange Poland names winner of hack-a-thon for m-app development [Global Data Point]

Image Caption The ordinance, passed in 2010, also bans sex offenders from putting out holiday decorations, leaving outdoor lights on, and answering the door for children on Oct. 31. California Reform Sex Offender Laws, the advocacy group that filed the lawsuit, claims that the sign requirement is unconstitutional and violates the civil rights of sex offenders. Orange city attorney Wayne Winthers told KTLA that debate around the issue will likely be addressed at an upcoming city council meeting. According to CA RSOL, the signs jeopardize the safety of sex offenders and their families, putting themat risk for physical and emotional harm, the organization said in a news release Wednesday. Often on Halloween people are up to mischief, whether its egging a house, or shooting a gun through a window. And what better target from some peoples perspective to do that to a sex offender? Thats one of our real concerns, said Janice Bellucci, president of CA RSLO. Across California, sex offenders have been targets of recent crime, Bellucci said. On Aug.
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Orange restaurant destroyed in 3-alarm fire

Firefighters battle a structure fire in the 700 block of Main Street in the city of Orange on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013. 18, 2013. (KABC Photo) Tags: Report a typo ORANGE, Calif. -- A fire destroyed a commercial building that houses a restaurant in the 700 block of Main Street in the city of Orange. Dozens of firefighters battled the three-alarm blaze as flames shot through the building's roof shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday. It took about two hours to put out the flames in the one-story structure. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The fire destroyed Ruby's Grill Baja Style restaurant.
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Orange City Man Arrested On Drug Charge After Investigation Started In December

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Law Suit Filed: Jpmorgan Chase Accused Of Fraud In Bankruptcy Filings

What are you looking for? Home Page >> Lawsuits Filed >> Lawsuit: JPMorgan Chase Accused of Fraud in Bankruptcy Filings JPMorgan Chase Accused of Fraud in Bankruptcy Filings Please click here for a free evaluation of your claim Newport Beach, CA: A consumer fraud class action filed against JPMorgan Chase alleges the bank routinely fabricated documents to deceive bankruptcy judges. The lawsuit, filed by Ernest Michael Bakenie, states "Through the use of fabricated assignments, endorsements and affidavits that purport to transfer deeds of trust, notes and the rights to all monies due under the terms of tens of thousands of non-negotiable promissory notes (the 'MLNs'); Chase has demonstrated a pattern and practice of playing 'hide-and-seek' with debtors, judges and other bankruptcy players." Bakenie further claims that Chase's "pattern and practice of playing 'hide-and-seek' with debtors, judges and other bankruptcy players" resulted in the bank securing motions for relief of stay and proofs of claim in 95 percent of its cases. According to the lawsuit, an extensive network of attorneys working for Chase filed more than 7,000 motions for relief from automatic stay in bankruptcy cases in the Central District of California, "wherein they falsely claim to be the party entitled to monies due under the terms of MLNs." The lawsuit also claims that Chase rewards attorneys based on how quickly they can secure the stays, and uses fabricated documents to establish chain of title on loans. Essentially, the lawsuit claims, "Rather than incur the cost of 'proving up' its own standing or the standing of its principal Mortgage Backed Security Trust, Chase systemically misrepresents Chase or a designated MBST to be a creditor in tens of thousands of bankruptcy cases by utilizing manufactured documents. " The lawsuit also claims "That said practice allows Chase to dump defaulted loans that were never properly securitized by Washington Mutual (WAMU) and other originators acquired by Chase into private mortgage backed security trusts by creating the illusion of a valid transfer. Said practice shifts the liability of defaulted loans not properly securitized by WAMU, from Chase to private mortgage backed security trusts. The practice allows Chase to effectively mitigate the millions of dollars in liability of the WAMU acquisition, where WAMU failed to transfer MLNs of its portfolio before its demise. Said practice shifts losses from WAMU to MBST bond investors." Bakenie seeks class certification, http://www.socallawsupport.com/ compensatory, statutory and punitive damages for unfair and deceptive trade, disgorgement and "an order vacating all bankruptcy orders, claims and awards granted based on Chase's misrepresentation and deceptive business practices". Chase Bankruptcy Fraud Class Action Legal Help If you or a loved one has suffered damages in this case, please click the link below and your complaint will be sent to a lawyer who may evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation.
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Law Suit Filed: Jpmorgan Chase Accused Of Fraud In Bankruptcy Filings

What are you looking for? Home Page >> Lawsuits Filed >> Lawsuit: JPMorgan Chase Accused of Fraud in Bankruptcy Filings JPMorgan Chase Accused of Fraud in Bankruptcy Filings Please click here for a free evaluation of your claim Newport Beach, CA: A consumer fraud class action filed against JPMorgan Chase alleges the bank routinely fabricated documents to deceive bankruptcy judges. The lawsuit, filed by Ernest Michael Bakenie, states "Through the use of fabricated assignments, endorsements and affidavits that purport to transfer deeds of trust, notes and the rights to all monies due under the terms of tens of thousands of non-negotiable promissory notes (the 'MLNs'); Chase has demonstrated a pattern and practice of playing 'hide-and-seek' with debtors, judges and other bankruptcy players." Bakenie further claims that Chase's "pattern and practice of playing 'hide-and-seek' with debtors, judges and other bankruptcy players" resulted in the bank securing motions for relief of stay and proofs of claim in 95 percent of its cases. According to the lawsuit, an extensive network of attorneys working for Chase filed more than 7,000 motions for relief from automatic stay in bankruptcy cases in the Central District of California, "wherein they falsely claim to be the party entitled to monies due under the terms of MLNs." The lawsuit also claims that Chase rewards attorneys based on how quickly they can secure the stays, and uses fabricated documents to establish chain of title on loans. Essentially, the lawsuit claims, "Rather than incur the cost of 'proving up' its own standing or the standing of its principal Mortgage Backed Security Trust, Chase systemically misrepresents Chase or a designated MBST to be a creditor in tens of thousands of bankruptcy cases by utilizing manufactured documents. " The lawsuit also claims "That said practice allows Chase to dump defaulted loans that were never properly securitized by Washington Mutual (WAMU) and other originators acquired by Chase into private mortgage backed security trusts by creating the illusion of a valid transfer. Said practice shifts the liability of defaulted loans not properly securitized by WAMU, from Chase to private mortgage backed security trusts. The practice allows Chase to effectively mitigate the millions of dollars in liability of the WAMU acquisition, where WAMU failed to transfer MLNs of its portfolio before its demise. Said practice shifts losses from WAMU to MBST bond investors." Bakenie seeks class certification, compensatory, statutory and punitive damages for unfair and deceptive trade, disgorgement and "an order vacating all bankruptcy orders, claims and awards granted based on Chase's misrepresentation and deceptive business practices". Chase Bankruptcy Fraud Class Action Legal Help If you or a loved one has suffered damages in this case, please click the link below and your complaint will be sent to a lawyer who may evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Law Suit Filed: Saxon Mortgage Faces Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Use Of Hamp

Home > Lawsuits > Saxon Mortgage Faces Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Use of HAMP Saxon Mortgage Faces Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Use of HAMP April 7 2011 San Francisco, CA: Saxon Mortgage Inc, the mortgage service division of Morgan Stanley, is facing a a potential class action lawsuit alleging that the company uses the Homeowners Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) to attract customers into making "trial" payments on loans it has no intention of ever permanently modifying. Filed in Northern California, the suit, titled Gaudin v. Saxon Mortgage Services Inc, alleges a pattern of misconduct by Saxon of collecting trial payments, delaying the processing of loan modifications, and then denying the application altogether for demonstrably false reasons. According to the suit, Marie Gaudin, lead plaintiff and owner of a San Francisco bridal boutique that suffered hard times as a result of the recession brought on by the sub-prime mortgage crisis, asked Saxon for loan modification on her home. Gaudin was directed to Saxon's "Home Preservation Department" and subsequently asked to provide extensive documentation of her financial condition, which she did. She was assured by Saxon that they were "committed to assisting you in any way we can to complete the [the loan modification]. We want to help!" She received a written agreement from them that appeared to promise a permanent HAMP loan modification after she made three "trial" payments as proof she could handle the loan repayments. The complaint notes that Saxon instead delayed the processing of the HAMP loan modification, while urging Gaudin to continue making trial payments. However, after receiving numerous trial payments and fulfilling the rest of her obligations under the agreement Saxon denied her a permanent HAMP modification. They falsely claimed that Gaudin had failed to make payments or comply with document requests. Saxon's correspondence with Gaudin shows a pattern of inaccurate and irresponsible behavior on the part of a major global bank. The company claimed that she did not make payments, while in the same letter actually acknowledged that she was current on all payments. It also claimed that the U.S. Treasury Department was involved in reviewing HAMP applications. The class action alleges that Saxon's breach of contract, rescission and restitution, deceptive debt collection practices violated California's Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Rosenthal Act) and fraudulent, unlawful, and unfair business practices under California's Unfair Competition Law (UCL). Saxon Mortgage HAMP Class Action Legal Help If you or a loved one has suffered damages in this case, please http://cortrightlaw.com/location/orange attorney-attorney-office fill in the form to the right and your complaint will be sent to a lawyer who may evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation. Request Legal Help
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Will Vote For Orange Beach Development Lead To 'city Of Rv Parks' Moniker?

The plans were ambitious with red brick roads, reminiscent of towns in late 19th and early 20th centuries, weaving through a residential area and around a town center. Today, however, nearly half of its 71 residential lots, although sold, remain undeveloped along with a manicured town center and two connected commercial buildings. For Jose and Jill Rivera, who have lived in Tannin for nearly 20 years, the RV resort would just be another black-eye for residents who have put up with the as-yet unfulfilled vision of the community and the construction of the 32-story, Gulf-front Phoenix West II condo across the highway from them. We have been abused by many different circumstances and it might just be the luck of the draw because we were there and shame on us believing in it 20 years ago, Jill Rivera said. Weighing the decision View full size Village of Tannin homes are seen across one of the development's two man-made lakes on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, in Orange Beach, Ala. A proposed upscale RV resort adjacent to the development has some residents up in arms while developers say it's the best use of the property and will bring more people in the area to invigorate commercial areas of the planned community. (Marc D.
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Injured volleyball player returns for Orange City University to host Lake Mary

on Tuesday. The Titans, No. 3 in the Sentinel rankings, played without 6-foot middle hitter Jordan Hefner for three weeks after she sprained her left ankle early in the season. But shell be back on the court to face the No. 7 Rams. Having Jordan back should definitely help us out, said University coach Deb Hartman. I feel like its going to be a tough match. They [Lake Mary] serve hard and they never let up, even if they make a mistake. If we want to win we're going to have to do the same thing. The Titans struggled against top area teams this season, suffering 3-0 losses to No.
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Officials: Orange City man shot wife then killed himself

Peppenelli, 58, suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head, and Christine Peppenelli, 42, suffered a non life-threatening gunshot wound to her left side. She was airlifted to Halifax Health Medical Center where she underwent surgery, Sampsell said. Christine Peppenelli works in the citys finance department as a utilities billing customer service clerk, Sampsell said. She is still recovering at Halifax, Samspsell said. Officials: Orange City man shot wife then killed himself By Patricio G. Balona News-JournalOnline.com September 16, 2013 9:09 PM

Orange City police said Monday that investigations into a Friday shooting show a man shot and injured his wife and then shot himself dead, a police official said.

An autopsy was done on Kenneth Peppenelli on Monday, although the reports of the autopsy have not been presented to police. A preliminary investigation shows Peppenelli, who was unemployed, shot himself, said police Cmdr. Jason Sampsell.

All indications are that it was a domestic dispute and he ended up shooting his wife and then he shot himself, Samspsell said Monday.

The argument was reportedly over financial issues and Peppenelli used a .40-caliber handgun, Sampsell said.

Police were called to a mobile home at 369 Trafford Ave. on Friday just before 10 a.m.
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Historic City Hall hosts "Abraham Lincoln: The Image"

Lincoln.JPG September 17, 2013 3 Photos 2013-2014 season opens with Arthur Millers 'A View from the Bridge' Lamar Universitys Department of Theatre and Dance will open the 2013-2014 season with Arthur Millers A View from the Bridge, directed by student Steven Hoffman and starring assistant professor Joel Grothe, as well as Aaron Michael Chang of Groves, in foreground, and Joel Grothe. September 16, 2013 1 Photo Church events for the week starting Sept. 14, 2013. September 14, 2013 Area events for the week starting the week of Sept. 14, 2013. September 14, 2013 1 Story The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held its Eighth Annual Celebrity Roast on Thursday night inside the Bridge City Community Center honoring local businessman and community supporter Ross Smith, at right. September 13, 2013 1 Photo The First United Methodist Church of Orange invites everyone to join us on Wednesday nights from Sept. 11 through Nov. 13 for our fall Wednesday Night Live classes. September 11, 2013 A man with a reputation for helping others and his community will be the center of attention at a special event Thursday night.
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Orange County communities show visit the website growth since Ike

Hurricane Ike remembered.jpg It really is such a nice place to go and relax. And we are not done yet. We want to continue to improve and grow and make the City of Orange a place people want to come to and see what we have to offer. Population figures currently have a total of 18,543 residents in the city of Orange, according to Sims. It represents a small increase following a decline from the hurricane. There were a lot of people that did not come back after the storm, Sims explained. But we have been seeing a small increase lately, and the (West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent) school district has shown an increase in enrollment this school year for the first time in years. Thats a good indicator of growth. West Orange The City of West Orange was hard hit by Hurricane Ikes storm surge as well.
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Law Suit Filed: Saxon Mortgage Faces Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Use Of Hamp

Home > Lawsuits > Saxon Mortgage Faces Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Use of HAMP Saxon Mortgage Faces Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Use of HAMP April 7 2011 San Francisco, CA: Saxon Mortgage Inc, the mortgage service division of Morgan Stanley, is facing a a potential class action lawsuit alleging that the Orange Lawyer company uses the Homeowners Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) to attract customers into making "trial" payments on loans it has no intention of ever permanently modifying. Filed in Northern California, the suit, titled Gaudin v. Saxon Mortgage Services Inc, alleges a pattern of misconduct by Saxon of collecting trial payments, delaying the processing of loan modifications, and then denying the application altogether for demonstrably false reasons. According to the suit, Marie Gaudin, lead plaintiff and owner of a San Francisco bridal boutique that suffered hard times as a result of the recession brought on by the sub-prime mortgage crisis, asked Saxon for loan modification on her home. Gaudin was directed to Saxon's "Home Preservation Department" and subsequently asked to provide extensive documentation of her financial condition, which she did. She was assured by Saxon that they were "committed to assisting you in any way we can to complete the [the loan modification]. We want to help!" She received a written agreement from them that appeared to promise a permanent HAMP loan modification after she made three "trial" payments as proof she could handle the loan repayments. The complaint notes that Saxon instead delayed the processing of the HAMP loan modification, while urging Gaudin to continue making trial payments. However, after receiving numerous trial payments and fulfilling the rest of her obligations under the agreement Saxon denied her a permanent HAMP modification. They falsely claimed that Gaudin had failed to make payments or comply with document requests. Saxon's correspondence with Gaudin shows a pattern of inaccurate and irresponsible behavior on the part of a major global bank. The company claimed that she did not make payments, while in the same letter actually acknowledged that she was current on all payments. It also claimed that the U.S. Treasury Department was involved in reviewing HAMP applications. The class action alleges that Saxon's breach of contract, rescission and restitution, deceptive debt collection practices violated California's Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Rosenthal Act) and fraudulent, unlawful, and unfair business practices under California's Unfair Competition Law (UCL). Saxon Mortgage HAMP Class Action Legal Help If you or a loved one has suffered damages in this case, please fill in the form to the right and your complaint will be sent to a lawyer who may evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation. Request Legal Help
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Sunday, September 15, 2013

Settlement: Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement In Securities America Investor Class Action

Home > Settlements > Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement in Securities America Investor Class Action Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement in Securities America Investor Class Action April 13 2011 New York, NY: A preliminary settlement has been Orange Lawyer reached by Ameriprise Financial and its brokerage unit, Securities America Inc, and clients who allege in they lost roughly $400 million on fraudulent private placements. The preliminary agreement would see Securities America pay $80 million, further to a separate agreement in which SA has agreed to pay $70 million. If approved, the settlement would mean a recovery of 40 cents on the dollar, after fees. If approved, the majority of the settlement will be paid by Ameriprise. Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please fill in the form to the right. Request Legal Help
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Settlement: Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement In Securities America Investor Class Action

Home > Settlements > Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement in Securities America Investor Class Action Ameriprise Agrees Preliminary Settlement in Securities America Investor Class Action April 13 2011 New York, NY: A preliminary settlement has been reached by Ameriprise Financial and its brokerage unit, Securities America Inc, and clients who allege in they lost roughly $400 million on fraudulent private placements. The preliminary agreement would see Securities America pay $80 million, further to a separate agreement in which SA has agreed to pay $70 million. If approved, the settlement would mean a recovery of 40 cents on the dollar, after fees. If approved, the majority of the settlement will be paid by Ameriprise. Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please fill in the form to the right. Request Legal Help
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Saturday, September 14, 2013

Law Suit Filed: Nevada Foreclosure Companies Face Illegal Debt Collection Class Action

What are you looking for? Home Page >> Lawsuits Filed >> Lawsuit: Nevada Foreclosure Companies Face Illegal Debt Collection Class Action Nevada Foreclosure Companies Face Illegal Debt Collection Class Action Please click here for a free evaluation of your claim Las Vegas, NV: A foreclosure class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 16 Nevadans against five companies hired by banks and lenders to handle the foreclosures on properties owned by the plaintiffs and one additional defendant who purchased property through the foreclosure process. The lawsuit claims illegal debt collection activities and deceptive trade practices by the defendants against the plaintiffs during the foreclosure process as the defendants were not licensed or registered in the State of Nevada to carry out the foreclosure process. The plaintiffs are Nevadans who not only lost their houses in one of the hardest hit real estate markets, but were also adversely affected by foreclosure companies that did not follow the law during the foreclosure process. The lawsuit names as defendants: Quality Loan Service Corporation; Appleton Properties, LLC; MTC Financial, Inc. dba Trustee Corps; Meridian Foreclosure Service dba MTDS, Inc. dba Meridian Trust Deed Service; National Default Servicing Corporation; and California Reconveyance Company. The lawsuit seeks to compensate the plaintiffs and compel the defendants to surrender all fees collected for many thousands of foreclosures during the time they were operating illegally. The case was filed as a class action lawsuit because there are thousands of potential plaintiffs who were victims of these foreclosure companies. The lawsuit alleges that the debt collection activities of the defendants are and/or were illegal and improper because each of the defendants did not hold a license to engage in debt collection activities in the State of Nevada and each also failed to register as a foreign more information debt collection agency with the Nevada Financial Institutions Division. The illegal and improper debt collection activities include the issuance of debt-related notices, demands, collection communications and/or foreclosure sales and processes. In addition, the plaintiffs also claim deceptive trade practices, consumer fraud, unjust enrichment, trespass, quiet title and in two instances, elder abuse. Plaintiffs are asking for compensatory and consequential damages in excess to $10,000, disgorgement of any amounts paid to defendants for their respective illegal and improper debt collection activities, attorney's fees and injunctive relief. Nevada Illegal Foreclosure Class Action Legal Help If you or a loved one has suffered damages in this case, please click the link below and your complaint will be sent to a lawyer who may evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation.
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Friday, September 13, 2013

Southern California Home Prices Level Off

Case closed: Von Miller paid traffic fine in 2012

16. Jaguars at Raiders: Chad Henne vs. Terrelle Pryor probably wasn "For every home going on the market, there is someone looking to buy," he said. The median sales price is the point at which half the homes sold for more and half sold for less. That means it is influenced by the mix of homes selling as well as actual home values. Buyers continued to purchase more homes in pricier neighborhoods in August, while sales fell in more affordable suburbs where investors have scooped up much of the lower-cost inventory. Compared with August 2012, buyers last month purchased 31.4% more homes in the so-called move-up range of $300,000 to $800,000. The number of homes that sold for less than $300,000 plummeted 24.9% from a year earlier. Slow income growth in Southern California does not support higher prices, said Richard Green, director of USC Lusk Center for Real Estate. Over the next five years, he said, prices should climb at the pace of inflation.
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DNA from SB County killing matches 2003 rape case

Browns at Ravens: The AFC North foes are both hungry for a win after tough losses in Week 1. Ken Blaze/Chris Humphresy, USA TODAY Sports 11. Dolphins at Colts: Close wins might have sufficed in Week 1, but both Miami and Indianapolis will be looking for more this week. Ron Schwane/Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports 10. Jets at Patriots: A last-second win over the Bucs was a nice start for Gang Green, but a Thursday night matchup with Bill Belichick's squad will be the team's true test. Joe Camporeale/Kevin Hoffman, USA TODAY Sports 9. Cowboys at Chiefs: Dallas' defense can't count on forcing six turnovers again, but it will look to pressure Alex Smith early and often. Tim Heitman/Melina Vastola, USA TODAY Sports 8. Saints at Buccaneers: Sean Payton's return tour through the NFC South continues in Tampa Bay. Derick E. Hingle/Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports 7. Vikings at Bears: Adrian Peterson and Matt Forte are known commodities, but Minnesota and Chicago are still looking for new ways to open up their passing attacks. Andrew Weber/Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY Sports 6. Rams at Falcons: Steven Jackson takes on his former team after St.
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California Earthquake Today 2013 Strikes Orange County

danica patrick hot photos (AP) -- Authorities say DNA on the body of a 23-year-old woman found in a San Bernardino County Orange Attorney grove matches that of a suspect in a 2003 rape case. The San Bernardino Sun reports ( http://bit.ly/161n1D6 ) Redlands police released a sketch of the suspect at a news conference on Thursday. Police said the rape victim described her attacker as a white male in his late 30s to early 40s, 5 feet 6 inches tall, about 250 pounds with black hair and a receding hairline. Investigators hope that someone will recognize the suspect and help them solve the murder of Sylvia Marie Flores, whose body was found in a Redlands Orange Attorney grove in February. Items belonging to Flores were recovered near the area where the 2003 rape took place and that helped narrow the search for a suspect. --- Information from: The Sun, http://www.sbsun.com
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Fuddruckers® Squeezes Into Orange County, CA With New Franchise Partner Keilah LLC; The First Of Ten Planned Sites To Debut Within 18 Months

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Judge rejects challenge to Richmond The pysllid was discovered in the Miami area in 1998. Today 50% to 70% of the state's citrus groves are infected, said Harold Browning, chief of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation. It's now causing severe, chronic decline in trees. "In some groves up to 30% of the fruit is on the ground." If the same thing happens with the Valencia oranges, which ripen in January and February, "then it will have a significant impact on this years' crop," he said. HLB also has been detected in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and South Carolina, according to Hawkins. California, the nation's second largest citrus producer, has been bracing for its arrival since the first West Coast discovery of the psyllids near the Mexican border in 2008, followed by more of the tiny insects in Los Angeles in 2009. The 2011 United States citrus crop was worth $2.98 billion, according to the Department of Agriculture.
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OCZ Technology Expands Research & Development Center in Orange County, California

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Insect could threaten California Orange Attorney groves

No damage has yet to be reported by local news. Officials tells news that a 2.7 magnitude Southern California earthquake struck just after 12:21 pm PST, roughly eight minutes ago. The quake had no depth. USGS indicates to news that the quake started only two miles below ground level. As a result the quake could be felt across the immediate vicinity. The quake hit in a densely populated region, officials tell news. USGS indicates to news that the quake started seven miles from Corona. The quake was seven miles north of Foothill Ranch, nine miles southwest of Home Gardens.
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Best Defense Driving Schools in Orange County

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