BRIEFLY; TWO PLEAD GUILTY TO STEALING FUNDS.A Chatsworth couple accused of stealing from a multimillionaire's estate pleaded guilty Friday to four criminal charges. Isabel F. Bernstein, who worked as bookkeeper for aging businessman Harry Popkin until his death in 1991, is expected to be sentenced Sept. 12 to three years in prison. Her husband, Paul Bernstein, is expected to receive a suspended five- year prison term and eight years of probation. The two also are expected to be sentenced to pay restitution of about $400,000, including $100,000 to Popkin's estate and $300,000 to several state agencies. - City News Service JURY CONVICTS MOM, DAUGHTER A mother and daughter were convicted of trespassing in a house-squatting case involving homes in upscale parts of Woodland Hills and Van Nuys that were vacant because of foreclosure foreclosure Legal proceeding by which a borrower's rights to a mortgaged property may be extinguished if the borrower fails to live up to the obligations agreed to in the loan contract. actions, a prosecutor said Friday. A Van Nuys Superior Court jury convicted Felece Kinchelow, 60, and her 38-year-old daughter, Shawyn Felece Singleton, of two counts of trespassing. The two are scheduled to be sentenced May 12 by Judge Elizabeth Lippett. The squatting incidents occurred late last year at a house in the 22900 block of Ardwick Street in Woodland Hills and early this year at a dwelling in the 7600 block of DeCelis Place in Van Nuys, prosecutors said. New owners discovered locks had been changed, utilities were on and someone was living in the homes, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Deputy City Attorney Maureen Rodriguez. - City News Service POLITICIANS CITED IN DEMONSTRATIONS Four state Assembly members were among dozens of people cited Friday for blocking a Westwood intersection during a massive march with striking janitors. Police issued 35 citations for failure to disperse after some of the estimated crowd of 2,000 janitors and supporters sat down at Wilshire and Westwood boulevards. The sit-down was planned by the Service Employees International Union Local 1877 in order to pressure cleaning contractors to meet wage demands, said Blanca Gallegos, a union spokeswoman. During the demonstration, police briefly took into custody janitors, clergy and politicians, including City Councilwoman Jackie Goldberg Jackie Goldberg (born June 16, 1937) is an American politician and teacher, and a member of the Democratic Party. She is a former member of the California State Assembly. and Assembly Democrats Gil Cedillo Gilbert Cedillo (born March 25 1954 in Barstow, California) is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in the California State Senate, representing the 22nd District, which covers the diverse cities of Los Angeles, Alhambra, Maywood, San and Gloria Romero Gloria J. Romero is currently the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate and the first woman to ever hold this leadership position. Romero grew up in Barstow, and earned her associate's degree from Barstow Community College. She went on to a B.A. of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Scott Wildman Scott Wildman was a California State Assemblyman from 1996 until 2000. That year, he lost a State Senate primary to Dr. Jack Scott, an Assemblyman from a neighboring district. Wildman received 46.7% of the vote. of Burbank and Carl Washington Carl Edward Washington (born December 18, 1978) is an American actor, writer, producer. Also sometimes credited as Carl Washington Jr. Early life He was born in Los Angeles, California in the Hollywood area. He attended and graduated Westchester High School in June of 1997. of Paramount. Most were issued citations for failing to disperse and released. - City News Service MOTORIST CAPTURED AFTER CHASE, CRASH A motorist fleeing police in a Ford Mustang For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see . The Ford Mustang is an automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact.[1] was injured in a fiery broadside crash Friday in Van Nuys, police said. A police officer on a bike had tried to get the driver to stop at Kester Avenue and Delano Street about 4:30 p.m. for a traffic violation, said Los Angeles police Sgt. Vip Kanchanamongkol. Instead, the suspect ``tried to run over the officer, who was not injured,'' the sergeant said. When a patrol car tried to stop the vehicle, it took off speeding and crashed into the other car - City News Service |
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