Politics & Government

Amid Scandal, Southwestern Suspends Seville Construction Contracts

The community college's board made the decision days after placing director of student development and Sweetwater board member Arlie Ricasa on administrative leave.

In response to ongoing investigation into business between Southwestern Community College and construction companies, the school's governing board directed staff at their meeting Wednesday to suspend contracts with Seville Construction Services and BCA Architecture Inc.

The actions were taken as the school conducts an internal review and the office of San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis continue their investigation, said Governing Board President Norma L. Hernandez.

On Dec. 21, 2011, of the homes of current and former Southwestern and Sweetwater Union High School District officials.

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On Jan. 4. charges were filed against who are scheduled to be arraigned in court Friday.

Last week Southwestern placed director of student development and  Sweetwater board member Arlie Ricasa on administrative leave, as she faces four felony charges.

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