WEBWIRE – Monday, November 26, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO – In a recent settlement, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Pioneer Chemical Company, a Gardena, Calif. based pesticide producer, agreed to a $15,500 fine for the company’s alleged failure to submit accurate annual pesticide production reports to the Agency.
The EPA determined that Pioneer Chemical Company, was producing Super 60 PYM Foamer, a disinfectant and fungicide for hospital, institutional and industrial use, and not reporting it to the EPA in its annual pesticide production reports.
“Companies producing pesticides must be careful to report the production of all products produced in their facilities,” said Katherine Taylor, associate director of the Communities and Ecosystems Division in the EPA’s Pacific Southwest region. “The EPA uses these reports to track pesticide production and ensure safe management and distribution.”
The violations were discovered as a result of an inspection performed at the Gardena facility by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act regulates the sale, distribution, and use of pesticides within the United States. Federal law requires each producer or repackager to report the registered pesticides and the quantity of such pesticides produced annually.
11/27/2007
Auto parts manufacturer to place operations in Indiana
HSAC Acquisition Corporation, a leading supplier to the automotive industry, announced November 27 that it will relocate its California operations to Fort Wayne, Ind., creating more than 145 new jobs by 2011.
The Gardena, Calif.-based company, which will do business as Hi-Shear Automotive, will invest more than $5 million to relocate its manufacturing operations to a 34,000-square-foot facility in southeast Fort Wayne with plans to begin operations at the facility by mid-2008.
"HSAC joins a growing list of companies, like Medco and Really Cool Foods, that are choosing to locate new operations in Indiana. We have worked hard to create a competitive business climate that encourages just this kind of investment, and this is another sign that our efforts are paying off and creating new jobs for hard-working Hoosiers," said Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.
The company, which specializes in the manufacturing of wheel bearing retainer nuts and brake cable tension limiters, will begin hiring managers, engineers, clerical staff, warehouse specialists, maintenance technicians and production and assembly workers in mid-2008.
The relocation of HSAC follows Defiance Acquisition LLC’s purchase of the company earlier this year. The cross-country move will bring the company closer to its sister company, Defiance Stamping, located nearly 45 miles northeast of Fort Wayne in Defiance, Ohio.
"We purchased Hi-Shear earlier this year because we knew it had excellent product offerings and great growth potential," said Yosufi Tyebkhan, president of Defiance Acquisition LLC. "We have started to realize some of that potential, and the time is right to accelerate that growth through the synergies to be gained by working even more closely with Defiance Stamping."
HSAC is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier to the automotive industry including Ford, GM, Dana and Chrysler.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered HSAC Acquisition Corporation up to $855,000 in performance-based tax credits and up to $30,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. The state will also provide the City of Fort Wayne with a grant of up to $75,000 to assist in off-site infrastructure improvements needed for the project. The city, through the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance, will provide the company with property tax abatement and a $100,000 performance-based grant to help offset the cost of reconfiguring the building. WorkOne Northeast will assist the company recruit, screen and train candidates for the new jobs.
"Fort Wayne is proud to welcome HSAC to the corporate community of Northeast Indiana," said Mayor Graham Richard. "This new operation will allow the company closer proximity to key customers, as well as close proximity to HSAC’s sister company in Ohio."
The Gardena, Calif.-based company, which will do business as Hi-Shear Automotive, will invest more than $5 million to relocate its manufacturing operations to a 34,000-square-foot facility in southeast Fort Wayne with plans to begin operations at the facility by mid-2008.
"HSAC joins a growing list of companies, like Medco and Really Cool Foods, that are choosing to locate new operations in Indiana. We have worked hard to create a competitive business climate that encourages just this kind of investment, and this is another sign that our efforts are paying off and creating new jobs for hard-working Hoosiers," said Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.
The company, which specializes in the manufacturing of wheel bearing retainer nuts and brake cable tension limiters, will begin hiring managers, engineers, clerical staff, warehouse specialists, maintenance technicians and production and assembly workers in mid-2008.
The relocation of HSAC follows Defiance Acquisition LLC’s purchase of the company earlier this year. The cross-country move will bring the company closer to its sister company, Defiance Stamping, located nearly 45 miles northeast of Fort Wayne in Defiance, Ohio.
"We purchased Hi-Shear earlier this year because we knew it had excellent product offerings and great growth potential," said Yosufi Tyebkhan, president of Defiance Acquisition LLC. "We have started to realize some of that potential, and the time is right to accelerate that growth through the synergies to be gained by working even more closely with Defiance Stamping."
HSAC is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier to the automotive industry including Ford, GM, Dana and Chrysler.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered HSAC Acquisition Corporation up to $855,000 in performance-based tax credits and up to $30,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. The state will also provide the City of Fort Wayne with a grant of up to $75,000 to assist in off-site infrastructure improvements needed for the project. The city, through the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance, will provide the company with property tax abatement and a $100,000 performance-based grant to help offset the cost of reconfiguring the building. WorkOne Northeast will assist the company recruit, screen and train candidates for the new jobs.
"Fort Wayne is proud to welcome HSAC to the corporate community of Northeast Indiana," said Mayor Graham Richard. "This new operation will allow the company closer proximity to key customers, as well as close proximity to HSAC’s sister company in Ohio."
Police break up cockfights
Tip brought Gardena police to an Artesia Boulevard site where they found about 100 spectators and more than 100 caged fowl.
By Larry AltmanStaff Writer (Daily Breeze)
Officers found dead roosters, injured birds and gambling sheets showing about $40,000 in business when they uncovered a cockfighting operation in Gardena, police said Monday.
About 100 people watching the fights scattered when officers showed up Sunday morning in an arena behind businesses in the 1400 block of Artesia Boulevard. About 30 people were detained, but the fight promoters disappeared, Gardena police Lt. Ed Burnett said.
"It was like a scene out of a movie with all the people running out," Burnett said.
Birds were fighting in a ring at the time but ran with the spectators. Equipped with razors attached to their legs, the roosters continued fighting beneath a car until they ran off.
"They got away pretty much during the stampede of people," Burnett said.
On Sunday and Monday, police and animal control officers removed the more than 100 roosters and hens from cages, taking them to several shelters.
Although most were healthy, some birds showed signs of scratches and other injuries, Burnett said.
An anonymous 911 caller tipped Gardena police to the operation at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Officers went to check the site behind a U-Haul and automotive business and could hear roosters crowing as they approached, Burnett said.
A few men standing at the entry to several poorly constructed wooden shacks spotted the officers and alerted the people inside, Burnett said.
Fights were under way at one shack that served as an arena. Although most people escaped, the 30 detained spectators were identified, interviewed and released.
In addition to finding cages full of chickens, officers found three dead roosters in buckets, razors and other apparatus used for fighting.
Officers also found a bottle of Ascorbol, an injectable drug used as a steroid to prepare roosters for fighting. The bottle had a rooster on the label, Burnett said.
Tally sheets left behind by the organizers showed about $40,000 in wagers. The operators also were selling refreshments and souvenir sweat shirts and caps inscribed with the word "cockfight."
"It's not real sophisticated; just a lot of money has exchanged hands," Burnett said.
Detectives are working to identify the operators and determine who owns, leases and subleases the property. The site was located far enough from the street and residences that no one could see or hear the activity, Burnett said.
The people who were detained could face criminal charges, but spectating at a cockfight is a lower-grade crime than organizing one, Burnett said.
USER COMMENTS
"Uhh, umm"
This is a perfect example of low moral standard. The reality of these type of event's. It bring's drug dealer's, gang members, other low life's. There is no regulation to such event's. Then there is alot of money in cash around. So all can figure what might transpire. It is not that i believe that a living being should be in that much pain. I do indeed. The people who put on such event's should. Let someone from jail get on steroid's and go attack them with knive's. It is event's like this that are bringing the dollar down to the peso standard.- Disgusted
posted: Tuesday, November 27th at 14:41 PM
Dont blame everything on the brownie
posted: Tuesday, November 27th at 14:17 PM
"If they were superstar athletes the local DA would hang them like a pignata!"
Poor Micheal Vick is going to get 5yrs for dog fighting?!! In earlier news an 83yr old Texas oilman, Wyatt, got 1 year for stealing $11M in an oil for food scam involving crooked Iraqis. Why is justice so uneven?- MakeMyDay
posted: Tuesday, November 27th at 14:01 PM
""Response to Nationality""
There is only one culture that raises chickens in urban America.
posted: Tuesday, November 27th at 13:57 PM
"Where is PETA when you need them..."
Stalking rich women in furs....
posted: Tuesday, November 27th at 13:50 PM
By Larry AltmanStaff Writer (Daily Breeze)
Officers found dead roosters, injured birds and gambling sheets showing about $40,000 in business when they uncovered a cockfighting operation in Gardena, police said Monday.
About 100 people watching the fights scattered when officers showed up Sunday morning in an arena behind businesses in the 1400 block of Artesia Boulevard. About 30 people were detained, but the fight promoters disappeared, Gardena police Lt. Ed Burnett said.
"It was like a scene out of a movie with all the people running out," Burnett said.
Birds were fighting in a ring at the time but ran with the spectators. Equipped with razors attached to their legs, the roosters continued fighting beneath a car until they ran off.
"They got away pretty much during the stampede of people," Burnett said.
On Sunday and Monday, police and animal control officers removed the more than 100 roosters and hens from cages, taking them to several shelters.
Although most were healthy, some birds showed signs of scratches and other injuries, Burnett said.
An anonymous 911 caller tipped Gardena police to the operation at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Officers went to check the site behind a U-Haul and automotive business and could hear roosters crowing as they approached, Burnett said.
A few men standing at the entry to several poorly constructed wooden shacks spotted the officers and alerted the people inside, Burnett said.
Fights were under way at one shack that served as an arena. Although most people escaped, the 30 detained spectators were identified, interviewed and released.
In addition to finding cages full of chickens, officers found three dead roosters in buckets, razors and other apparatus used for fighting.
Officers also found a bottle of Ascorbol, an injectable drug used as a steroid to prepare roosters for fighting. The bottle had a rooster on the label, Burnett said.
Tally sheets left behind by the organizers showed about $40,000 in wagers. The operators also were selling refreshments and souvenir sweat shirts and caps inscribed with the word "cockfight."
"It's not real sophisticated; just a lot of money has exchanged hands," Burnett said.
Detectives are working to identify the operators and determine who owns, leases and subleases the property. The site was located far enough from the street and residences that no one could see or hear the activity, Burnett said.
The people who were detained could face criminal charges, but spectating at a cockfight is a lower-grade crime than organizing one, Burnett said.
USER COMMENTS
"Uhh, umm"
This is a perfect example of low moral standard. The reality of these type of event's. It bring's drug dealer's, gang members, other low life's. There is no regulation to such event's. Then there is alot of money in cash around. So all can figure what might transpire. It is not that i believe that a living being should be in that much pain. I do indeed. The people who put on such event's should. Let someone from jail get on steroid's and go attack them with knive's. It is event's like this that are bringing the dollar down to the peso standard.- Disgusted
posted: Tuesday, November 27th at 14:41 PM
Dont blame everything on the brownie
posted: Tuesday, November 27th at 14:17 PM
"If they were superstar athletes the local DA would hang them like a pignata!"
Poor Micheal Vick is going to get 5yrs for dog fighting?!! In earlier news an 83yr old Texas oilman, Wyatt, got 1 year for stealing $11M in an oil for food scam involving crooked Iraqis. Why is justice so uneven?- MakeMyDay
posted: Tuesday, November 27th at 14:01 PM
""Response to Nationality""
There is only one culture that raises chickens in urban America.
posted: Tuesday, November 27th at 13:57 PM
"Where is PETA when you need them..."
Stalking rich women in furs....
posted: Tuesday, November 27th at 13:50 PM
11/13/2007
Trash Fees Piling Up
Anonymous said...
Dear Gardena Watch,I agree with that comment last Friday from one of the readers. Keep up the good work and thanks for gathering the info. My trash fees went up and seems kind of high.Thanks for letting me post anonymous since I had a bad experience with one of the city folks and don't want to be on their bad side.
November 13, 2007 5:56 PM
Dear Gardena Watch,I agree with that comment last Friday from one of the readers. Keep up the good work and thanks for gathering the info. My trash fees went up and seems kind of high.Thanks for letting me post anonymous since I had a bad experience with one of the city folks and don't want to be on their bad side.
November 13, 2007 5:56 PM
11/08/2007
Council Meeting Minutes For Chosen Few
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Meeting Minutes": Hey, Gardena Watch. Your site is really cool. I don't have cable and don't know what is going on. The city makes you pay $10.00 if you want a copy of the meeting. I can't afford that. Used to be able to go to the library and check out a copy. Wonder why they stopped that? Makes me think they want to keep us ignorant so they can do whatever they want and nobody complains. Lots of good information. Please keep it going! Thank you!
Posted by Anonymous to Gardena Watch at November 8, 2007 5:51 PM
Posted by Anonymous to Gardena Watch at November 8, 2007 5:51 PM
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