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Medical Marijuana Advocates Hold Press Conference before LA City Council Hearing Tuesday

Possible closed session raises concerns of transparency as city is poised to adopt regulations.

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) - Medical marijuana advocacy organization Americans for Safe Access will hold a press conference on Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. in front of City Hall in advance of the expected vote on regulating dispensaries in Los Angeles.

The City Council has indicated they might meet in closed session to make the final deliberations on an ordinance that would regulate how and where medical marijuana dispensaries can operate in the city.

Economic Crisis Behind Increase of Sex Shops in Salem, Oregon`s Ukrainian Sister City

Our Correspondent in Simferopol, Ukraine, reports that the city is experiencing an economic crisis, and an explosion in sex shops. WARNING: Explicit photos.

(SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine) - When the first sex-shop appeared in Simferopol, it was as a symbol of “perestroika” – we have even “it”, and people knew, where it is located - on Pushkin street, near the museum.

The cherished door was located on the back side of the shop – and with expected inscription, «Adults only».

State of California Allows Impaired Physician to Continue to Practice

Young California Political Leader Dies at Hands of Doctor with Long Arrest Record.

(LOS ANGELES) - Lloyd Monserratt was the well respected political and community leader who was known for his dedication to community and to a cause. In contrast, Lloyd’s surgeon had a drug problem and a weakness for prostitution.

Three days following elective surgery, Lloyd Monserratt dies suddenly and unexpectedly with no cause given for his death. He was 36 years old, authorities won't investigate, and an LA radio host is asking why?

Doctor Behind Deadly Drugs Survives as `Political Correctness` Threatens Another

One doctor faces losing his license for telling a woman she's too fat, while another gets away with falsely promoting a drug that killed people, what's wrong with this picture?

(ASHEVILLE, N.C.) - I was in Asheville, NC over the Thanksgiving holidays and enjoying my time off. Of course, I read the local Asheville newspaper nicely put under my hotel door every morning.

An Interesting story regarding an eye doctor in Asheville by the name of Dr. Earl Sunderhaus caught my attention. Dr. Sunderhaus is awaiting word from the medical society about any actions it may take against him for making cutting criticisms of a female patient including telling her she was fat and poking her thigh. Sunderhaus could lose his medical license.

Oregon AG Kroger Charging Sizemores in New Tax Evasion Case

Attorney General Kroger said that several other potential tax evasion cases are under investigation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger today announced that the Oregon Department of Justice has filed tax evasion charges against Bill and Cindy Sizemore.

The Sizemores were each indicted by a grand jury on three counts of Oregon Personal Income Tax Evasion. The indictment alleges that Bill and Cindy Sizemore each failed to file tax returns for the tax years 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Hit & Run Crash Sends Family of Three and Another Motorist to Hospital

The suspect is described as a white male approximately 20-years of age, in a dark tan or light brown Chevrolet pick up bearing Oregon 402DRQ.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - Police say 30-year old Alejandro Reyes Cruz of Gresham & his family were stopped for a red light facing Southbound in the left turn lane on SE Stark at SE 181st today at 2:45 p.m. when their vehicle was suddenly struck from behind by a pick up truck, which left the scene Eastbound on SE 181st.

The force of the impact pushed his car forward into another vehicle being operated by 24-year old Juan Velasquez Lunda of Gresham.

Inquiry into Phony Intel Supporting Iraq Invasion is a Wasted Effort

9/11, the "Mother of all Lies" lurks in the shadows.

(CINCINNATTI, Ohio) - Our British allies, sickened by years of revelations of government corruption leading to their part in the invasion of Iraq, are now enjoying the official enquiry so many have demanded.

BE Alert for Fake Civil War Tickets

Attorney General John Kroger and the Oregon Department of Justice are committed to protecting Oregon’s marketplace and keeping scammers on the sidelines.

(SALEM, Ore.) - With the enthusiasm for the upcoming Civil War football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State University comes an increased risk of fake ticket sales. Con artists and scammers routinely try to capitalize off of highly anticipated events to pad their own wallets. Selling counterfeit tickets is illegal.

Below are some tips offered by the Oregon Department of Justice and Attorney General John Kroger to help consumers avoid purchasing fake tickets.

Fugitive Josh Nicholas Captured in Yamhill County

After successfully eluding police, Nicholas was captured hours later at a residence in unincorporated Yamhill County.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Officials say a fugitive out of Washington County, 36-year old Josh Nicholas, was captured tonight in rural Yamhill County by investigators who had been looking for him throughout the day.

Sgt. David Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, says deputies and the US Marshals Oregon Fugitive Task Force tracked Josh Nicholas down, explaining that he is a felon wanted for parole violation warrants.

Police Say Driving Rampage Ends in Fatal Shots

Police say a man shot at police after crashing into cars and shooting an innocent bystander.

(HILLSBORO, Ore.) - Hillsboro Police say a report of a man shooting a gun out of his vehicle after ramming into several other vehicles, ultimately led to a series of incidents that left one bystander and the suspect, mortal injured from gunshot wounds.

The call came in Saturday at 1:24 p.m. and was reported in the area of SE Baseline Street and SE 10th Avenue in Hillsboro, according to Sgt. Bob Ray with the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office, the agency investigating the police involved shooting.