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Homebuilders Named In law Suit - (LOS ANGELES) --
Two homebuilders are accused of building defective homes during the past ten years.
Lawsuits against both contractors blame poor soil compaction for causing cracked stucco
and foundations... cabinets pulling away from walls... rotation of walls...
and defects in plumbing and roofing. Kaufman and Broad is being sued by nearly
650 plaintiffs in connection with some 400 homes in the California development.
Mesa Homes is being sued by 220 plaintiffs over 67 homes in the Merida development.
Not the 1'st time for K&B check this out....
Home developer Kaufman and Broad
will pay out more than a quarter-million
dollars to settle homeowners' claims of cracking slabs and
substandard roofs at 17 houses
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Hispanics, others march for immigrant rights
4,000 turn out for Oakland rally
January 28, 2001
By Glenn Chapman STAFF WRITER
OAKLAND -- Thousands of demonstrators paraded through Oakland's predominately Hispanic Fruitvale neighborhood Saturday to urge local and national leaders to better protect the rights of immigrants.
Marchers waved American and Mexican flags along with banners calling for amnesty for every immigrant. Chants of "Si, se puede" and "Estamos aqui, no vamos a ir" resounded as the sea of demonstrators flowed from St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church on 34th Avenue to Carmen Flores Park.
It took nearly an hour for the estimated 4,000 marchers to make their way along International Boulevard to the small park on Fruitvale near East 16th Street. People paused on the sidewalks under the mid-day sun to echo the sentiments of the demonstrators. Motorists stuck waiting in blocked traffic honked car horns in support. "It is good," said Rogelio Becerril, who broke from his labors in a Fruitvale produce market to watch the marchers file past. "They are trying to protect everyone's rights." Labor leaders organized the march and ensuing rally in the park. The demonstration brought together political activists, union members, church groups, politicians and members of the East Bay's minority communities. "I'm proud to see so many people out here to fight for what is just, what is right," said Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee, who joined U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer and state Attorney General Bill Lockyer in the march. "We are going to take this message to the nation's capitol and make sure they hear it there." Demonstrators called for local and national legislation that protects the rights of immigrants and gives amnesty to residents who have yet to win citizenship. Boxer told the passionate throng to be prepared for a hostile reception in Washington, D.C. "We have a tough fight on our hands," Boxer said, referring to the opposition she expects from the Bush administration. "First of all, the wrong man was sworn into office. "He doesn't understand what a real minimum wage is," she continued. "We must teach him, and stand together for the working people." Boxer vowed that she, Lee and other political leaders represented at the rally would carry to fight for immigrant amnesty and rights to Capitol Hill. "My ancestors were brought to America illegally, in chains, as immigrant," Lee told the cheering crowd. "They were brought here as slaves, but slavery has ended." Lockyer promised to continue focusing his office's resources on protecting civil rights. After becoming attorney general two years ago, Lockyer created the state's first division devoted to investigating and prosecuting civil rights abuses. That division of his office now has eight attorneys and a support staff, Lockyer said. "I wish I could go to Washington, D.C., to talk to them about the benefits immigrants bring with them to the United States," Silvia Stollger of Alameda said as she took part in the rally. "We pay taxes. We help the economy. We are looking for work, not to break into someone's house." Stollger expressed hope that Oakland police would ease off confronting the aspiring day labors who flock to certain local spots each morning in the hope of getting work. "We are here to fight for our rights," Maria Galindo of Hayward said as she watched over her three young children in the park. "I think that we will change things." The words of English speakers at the rally were translated into Spanish and Chinese so that all could comprehend. "We have a real coalition here," Lee said as the rally wound down about 2 p.m. "We are going to national public policy catch up with public sentiment."
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