This story was written by Dan Abendschein
Former state Assemblyman Anthony Portantino has launched a public access television show called "The Question Is with Anthony Portantino."
The show is filmed by Charter Communications for statewide airing on the statewide California Channel 101. The first episode, which features interviews on HIV/AIDs and the state's prison realignment, can be viewed online on YouTube.
Guests on the show with connections to the area include Covina Police Chief Kim Raney, El Monte Councilmember Jay Gomez Terri McDonald, Assistant Sherriff, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Rev. Peter Laarman from Justice Not Jails and Dominic Correy a student Chaser at Learning Works School in Pasadena.
Portantino was state Assemblyman in the area from 2006 to 2012, representing La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena and other local cities.
He is planning a run for State Senate in 2016 in the 25th State Senate district, which runs across the foothills areas from the Crescenta Valley all the way out to Upland and includes La Canada, La Crescenta-Montrose, Monrovia, Altadena, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre.
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