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Corruption Case To Begin For 6 Former Officials Of Bell

Six former officials of the scandal-ridden city of Bell go on trial this week in a massive corruption case that nearly bankrupted the Los Angeles suburb.

2013/01/13

Toddler Reunited With Family After He’s Found Wandering The Streets Of Bell

A toddler was reunited with his family after he was found wandering the streets of Bell early Tuesday morning.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/25

City Of Bell Sues Former Police Chief For Working Without Valid Contract

The city of Bell filed a countersuit Tuesday against former Police Chief Randy Adams for allegedly working without a proper employment contract and being paid an exorbitant salary.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/04

Ex-Police Chief Of Bell Suing For Severance Pay

The ex-police chief of the city of Bell sued the city Thursday for severance pay he wasn’t given after he was forced out of his job amid a corruption scandal.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/02

Trial Date Set In Bell Corruption Trial; New Manager Vows ‘Good Audit’

The first permanent manager of the city of Bell since Robert Rizzo was forced to resign two years ago will take over on Friday.

2012/05/31

Law Firm Accepting Resumes In Search For Next City Manager Of Bell

Want to be the new Robert Rizzo? Make sure to submit your application before the close of business on Monday.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/03/05

Former Bell mayor Oscar Hernandez and former city council member Luis Artiga (credit: Al Seib-Pool/Getty Images)

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Bell Mayor, Councilman

A judge on Tuesday dismissed one of the two felony charges against a pair of former top-ranking officials in the city of Bell.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/02/28

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Bell City Councilman Breaks Silence, Blames Rizzo For Corruption

Nearly a year and a half after the “Bell 8″ were arrested for alleged excessive salaries and corruption, one official has become the first city council member of the group to speak publicly on the charges.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/02/06

Former Bell council member Victor Bello (credit: Al Seib-Pool/Getty Images)

Case Against Ex-Bell Official Delayed After Lawyer Quits

A judge has given Victor Bello a little more time to apply for a public defender after a series of legal setbacks.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/02/02

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Judge Rejects Defense Effort To Dismiss Charges For Six Defendants In Bell Corruption Case

A judge Thursday rejected a defense motion to dismiss charges against six former Bell city leaders charged with misappropriation of public funds.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/12/01

Bell Police Officer Trapped In Vehicle After Patrol Cars Collide

Two police officers racing to the scene of a crime collided their patrol cars, leaving one officer trapped in his vehicle and a neighborhood without power on Thanksgiving.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/24

Former Bell City Manager Sues City Over Salary, Benefits

Former Bell city manager Robert Rizzo filed a lawsuit Monday, claiming his contract was breached.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/01

San Bernardino Man, 36, Wanted For Allegedly Having Sexual Relationship With Girl, 13

Officials in Downey Thursday announced they have issued an arrest warrant for a 36-year-old San Bernadino man they say had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/29

Former Bell mayor Oscar Hernandez (credit: AL SEIB/AFP/Getty Images)

Ex-Mayor’s Attorney ‘Very Confident’ Bell Corruption Case Will Be Dropped

The infamous “Bell 8″ are back in court on public corruption charges in the hopes of setting a date to convince a judge to drop the case against them.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/09/08

Bell Officials Working To Make Governing Improvements

After a year of scandalous headlines, Bell officials Wednesday publicized the work they have done to make improvements in governing the small city, saying the council is more open to public scrutiny.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/24