Narconon/Scientology Invades Leona Valley

Hearing postponed: the next scheduled Hearing for the Leona Valley Narconon application with the LA County Regional Planning Commission has been postponed indefinitely. Hearings are held on the ground floor of the 13 story County Administration building (facing Temple street, just east of Hill Street) in Los Angeles.

Documents

Church of Scientology attorney Helena Kobrin's letter (text version) to the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission (dated Dec. 5, 2006) suggests that attempts to deny Narconon a permit for the Leona Valley facility may lead to litigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Letter from Michael Kobrin (here's a text version), Deputy Excutive Director of Narconon Canyon Oaks and husband of Helena Kobrin, explaining to Planning Commission employee Jim Bell what an "Ethics Officer" is. He neglects to mention that this is a Scientology term, defined in the green volumes used to administer Scientology churches, and that Scientology redefines "ethics" to mean something that most civlized people find repugnant.
Hot!!! Narconon Credibility Report: 184 pages documenting Narconon's extensive history of violations of California ADP (Alcohol and Drug Programs) regulations, and its outright lies about its policies and practices.
Hot!!! Leona Valley Narconon briefing book (163 pages; 74 MB pdf file).
Conditional use permit showing that the property at 36491 Bouquet Canyon Road is owned by the Church of Scientology Religious Trust. Yet Narconon claims to have no affiliation with Scientology.
Planning commission approval of Narconon's application for the conditional use permit (67 page PDF file).
Letter of support from Los Angeles Sheriff Leroy D. Baca, January 3, 2006
Why is Baca promoting Narconon/Scientology?
Letters from Leona Valley residents opposing Narconon's permit application

Press Coverage

March 8, 2006: Many oppose proposed drug treatment Facility, by James C. Loughrie, Antelope Valley Press.
March 16, 2006: Scientology rehab gets planning OK, by Lisa Wahla Howard, Antelope Valley Press.
March 28, 2006: Antonovich: Rethink Scientology rehab center, by Lisa Wahla Howard, Antelope Valley Press.
April 24, 2006: Hearings slated for controversial county projects, by Lisa Wahla Howard, Antelope Valley Press.
May 2, 2006: Narconon "scholarship" for Green Valley drug addicts honors husband of local Narconon-friendly reporter.
May 13, 2006: Los Angeles County Sheriff Baca faces backlash over ties to Scientology, article at CultNews.com.
July 22, 2006: Controversial Narconon facility to face public hearing Tuesday, by Lisa Wahla Howard, Antelope Valley Press.
July 23, 2006: Proposed Narcanon rehab clinic raises concern among residents, by Alex Dobuzinksis, Los Angeles Daily News.
July 26, 2006: Decision on Narconon rehab clinic delayed, by Lisa Wahla Howard, Antelope Valley Press.
July 26, 2006: Narcanon Site Referred Back to County, by Kristopher Daams, The Signal (Santa Clarita Valley).
July 26, 2006: Treatment center hearing delayed, by Sue Doyle, Los Angeles Daily News.
October 5, 2006; Some progresss in Narconon hearing. The Antelpe Valley Press.

Scientology Creep Show

On July 10, 2006, Residents of Leona Valley were treated to an appearance by Bob Adams, former VP of ABLE International (Narconon's parent organization) and current public relations spokesdroid for the Church of Scientology International. Bob ranted and raved about how evil the Narconon critics were, especially yours truly. Reports indicate the locals thought he might be mentally disturbed. But Bob can't be crazy: he's an Operating Thetan Level VIII!

Here's Narconon's Clark Carr with an E-meter, a Scientology "spiritual counseling device" sometimes used at Narconon.

Flyers Sent to Leona Valley Residents:

These flyers were created by a local group, Leona Valley Residents and Businesses for Safe and Peaceful Communities, and distributed to residents as advertisements in local papers, or as advertising inserts.

	Narconon director quits. Warns our community! Investigation reveals state laws violated. (2 page PDF file)
	Narconon threatens and intimidates opposition. How Bowden, Georgia kicked Narconon out. (2 page PDF file)
	Complaint filed against Narconon of Southern California in 2002 alleging numerous violations. The "Cat Savage" mentioned here is slated to run the new Narconon in Leona Valley. (4 page PDF file)

	Just Say No to Narconon (click for PDF version)
	Don't Let Narconon Treat You Like the Dope (click for PDF version)
	Newport Beach Stands Up for Leona Valley (click for PDF version)
	Take This Bus and Tell Narconon To Take a Hike (click for PDF version)
	Yes I'm Going to Stop the Narconon Threat (click for PDF version)

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Dave Touretzky

Last modified: Thu Dec 27 23:51:01 EST 2007