Water board director Alvarez found guilty Friday

Three Valleys Municipal Water Board director Xavier Alvarez was found guilty Friday for insurance fraud, misappropriation of public funds and grand theft.
He was led away in handcuffs after the ruling. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 1 in Pomona Superior Court.
He is expected to be kicked off the water board, said Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Sandi Roth.

Alvarez was fined and sentenced to probation in July 2008 for violating the Stolen Valor Act, which criminalizes false claims of military valor. He claimed he had received the medal. Alvarez was fined and sentenced to perform community service at Loma Linda's Veterans Hospital.Alvarez represents south Pomona on the water board.