Congressional District

GLENDALE — The war in Iraq and foreign policy are among the top issues for candidates running against incumbent Adam Schiff for the 29th Congressional District seat on Nov. 7. "I want to end the war and bring the troops home," said Bill Paparian, a former mayor of Pasadena and a member of the Green Party. He is running against Schiff, a Democrat; Linda Llamas, of the Peace and Freedom Party; Libertarian Jim Keller; and Republican William Bodell. The 29th Congressional District includes Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena.

The across-the-board automatic spending cuts that took effect last week are a national story, but Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park) want their constituents to know that the cuts will be felt locally. At the Mothers' Club Family Learning Center in northwest Pasadena on Friday, Schiff and Chu railed against the cuts - known as sequestration - that will translate to a $9-million cut in federal funding for Chu's district in 2013 alone, according to her office.

Congressman David Dreier has chosen the La Crescenta library branch as one of three February field offices. Dreier's staff assistants will be at the La Crescenta library from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. They will be available to help residents of the 26th Congressional District who have a problem with the federal bureaucracy. The 26th Congressional District includes La Crescenta, Montrose and La Cañada Flintridge. Dreier's office encourages constituents to bring along letters and records pertinent to the matter they would like to discuss.

Incumbent Rep. James Rogan, running for reelection, does not deserve to be returned to Congress representing the 27th Congressional District for the following reasons: A) Rogan voted against tax credits for school construction and modernization. B) Rogan voted against HR 1760 which provided low or interest-free loans to local school districts which would have resulted in lower construction costs. C) Rogan voted twice to end the 100,000 teachers' program which would have reduced classroom size and added more teachers.

Alecia Foster NORTHEAST GLENDALE -- Three local high school students were named as winners in the Congressional Arts Competition. The students from the 27th Congressional District took first and third place and honorable mention in the contest. Clark Magnet High junior Sapideh Omidghaemi took first place in the contest and her artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Amy Brunton, an eleventh-grader at Crescenta Valley High, took third place in the contest.

With 256 of 256 precincts reporting. -- 44TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT -- REPUBLICAN Votes Pct. Lynn Gabriel 13,233 53.4 Dave Wilcox 11,560 46.6 -- -- 29TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT -- REPUBLICAN Votes Pct. Harry Scolinos 15,424 58.66 William Bodell 7,411 28.18 Reza Torchizy 3,460 13.16 -- With 332 of 332 precincts reporting. WHO IS SQUARING OFF IN THE FALL: 29th Congressional District Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Glendale)

Janine Marnien LA CRESCENTA -- By the time Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Glendale) defeated Jim Rogan to represent the 27th Congressional District, concerns that a Democrat couldn't represent a traditionally Republican community had virtually disappeared. As a congressman, Schiff is well regarded for his efforts to listen to, and respond to, his constituents. That's part of what makes the redistricting policies so frustrating for many residents. Under the recently approved changes in district lines, La Crescenta voters will no longer be represented by Schiff in the 27th Congressional District.

Adam Schiff I want to take this opportunity to thank the many people who contributed their time and talent to make the 27th Congressional District Arts Competition Exhibit and Spring Arts Forum on May 7 at The Alex Theatre such a success! I am indebted to my good friends at The Alex Theatre for their guidance, patience and expertise in our fourth annual arts festival. I also appreciate the assistance of our judges in the arts competition: Denise Nelson-Nash, Momo Nagano, Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, Bonnie Burrow, Elisa Crystal and Eve Rappoport.

Claudia Peschiutta GLENDALE -- A political veteran will be discussing the upcoming election on the "Larry Zarian Forum" on Thursday. Carlos Moorhead, who served as Glendale's congressman for 24 years, will be talking about politics with talk show host Larry Zarian from 7 to 8 p.m. on Charter Cable Channel 26. "It's important for the public to hear someone who has served them," Zarian said. Moorhead, a Republican, held the 27th Congressional District seat for 24 years.