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• Sehw11nenegger signs bill to 111ke elletl in ZDDB prohibiting motorists lrom holding tell phones while driving
By Robert Grimmick THE TELESCOPE
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Palomar student Janet Garcia talks on her phone in Lot 12 before driving.
By Brian Joseph MCT NEW SERVICE
Californians who want to talk on the phone while driving will have to invest in a hands-free headset or use speaker phones under a new law signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Sept. 15. The law, which will take effect in July 2008, prohibits motorists from hold-
ing a cell phone while driving. It establishes fines and requires motorists to use hands-free technology, such as Bluetooth or an earplug. The law is intended to cut down on traffic accidents. Hand-held cell phones contributed to six fatal accidents in the state last year, • SEE CELL
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Palomar College students were treated to free lunch and traditional Spanish music during an event held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 20 at the Student Center. Portraits of Hispanic labor activist Cesar Chavez were on display in addition to the music and food. Two enchiladas, rice, and beans were given at no cost to those with a student activity sticker. Anyone without a student activity sticker could purchase the lunch for $3. The food was provided by Aramark, and served by volunteers from the Associated Student Government. The ASG also provided money to purchase the food. Music was provided by Trio Los Clasicos, a four-man traditional Mexican band from Chula Vista. "It's fabulous that Palomar has the budget to do this type of thing for students," student Laura Smith said. • SEE HERITAGE, PACE 3
Judge speaks on new court system for Native Americans By Shahrazad Encinias THE TELESCOPE
The chief judge from the Intertribal Court System of California spoke about the new court system for Southern Californian Native Americans Sept. 21 in the Governing Board Room. Anthony Brandenburg, the newly appointed Chief Judge of the Intertribal Court System Southern California spoke in celebration of Indian Day. He was sworn in Aug. 27. The court system was started to help local tribes deal better with their legal cases. The American Indian Studies Department hosted the event. Several students and staff attended and it was Webcasted. Linda Locklear, professor of American Indian studies
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and sociology at Palomar, hosted the event. "I think this is a good opportunity to help the Native American community. I'm excited we have a good plan in place," Brandenburg said. He said the hurdle of the moment is getting tribes to know the court exists. Brandenburg is a former Superior Court Commissioner and Palomar Alumnus. He worked at Palomar for $245 a month while he waited for his G.I. bill during the Vietnam War. San Diego County has 19 federally recognized tribes Brandenburg said. He said 11 percent of San Diego County land belongs to Native Americans and that tribes that belong to the Intertribal Court
System must sign an Intertribal Governmental Agreement that allows them to utilize the tribal court and its services. "Empowerment through the effective administration of equal justice for all," is the slogan used by the Intertribal Court of Southern California. The Intertribal Court System of Southern California began during the summer of 2005. It handles all types of cases from Southern California's Native American Community. Court cases include civil dispute, housing, environmental issues, Indian Child Welfare Act, land use and trespass. It also offers free arbitration, free mediation, and a free lawyer referral • SEE JUDGE, PACE 9
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Anthony Brandenburg, newly appointed Chief Judge, talks about the new court system for Southern California Native Americans at the San Marcos campus on Sept. 21 in the governing board room.
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