Claudia Peschiutta
THEY MEET AT LAST
After accusations of debate-ducking from both sides in the
Rogan-Schiff fight, it looks like the two will finally meet.
U.S. Rep. James Rogan (R-Glendale) and state Sen. Adam Schiff
(D-Glendale), the two men vying for the area's congressional seat, have
agreed to appear on "AirTalk," a show hosted by Larry Mantle on KPCC-FM
(89.3).
Assistant Producer Julia Posey said the much-anticipated meeting will
probably take place in late July.
LET'S READ
Schiff got the State Senate to include a $350,000 request for a
Burbank Unified literacy program in its version of California's 2000-01
budget.
The money would allow the district to provide more training for
teachers, continue to track student progress in reading and add reading
classes.
"Over the past several years, our school district has been committed
to intensive reading instruction and this funding to continue the
programs is crucial," said Burbank Supt. David Aponik.
RAISING WITH REAGAN AND ROGAN
Craig Missakian will get help from fellow Republicans today in raising
money for his run against Democrat Dario Frommer for the 43rd state
Assembly District.
Conservative talk show host Michael Reagan, son of President Ronald
Reagan, and Congressman Rogan are set to appear at a Missakian
fund-raiser tonight at the home of Glendale developer Sal Gangi.
FEELING BLUE
Schiff is set to appear at a groundbreaking ceremony today for the
Pasadena Blue Line, the 13.7-mile rail line that will stretch from Los
Angeles to Pasadena.
Schiff authored legislation to create the Pasadena Metro Blue Line
Construction Authority, which oversees the project, to be completed in
2003.
