Monthly Archives: January 2008

No more than 20 residents came out before the Rosemead City Council meeting on Tuesday protesting Councilman John Nunez. The protest was organized by Rosemead Partners, a political action committee that supported Wal-Mart and has long opposed the Nunez, even … Continue reading →

Well, it was a fairly painless council meeting. Painless in that it was only two hours long, council banter was kept relatively short and the agenda items moved right along. But here’s a quick recap: A handful of protestors opposing … Continue reading →

In an interview with Irwindale resident Dena Zepeda about the city’s Citizen of the Year award, she makes a dig at the city’s shady past. He is a good person, Zepeda said of Sal Hernandez, whose selection as the Chamber’s … Continue reading →

The sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Councilman John Nunez may have been settled, but information recently surfaced that indicates Nunez could have a habit of unprofessional conduct at Rosemead City Hall. UPDATE: Here’s a copy of the investigative report. UPDATE … Continue reading →

Opinion’s editor Steve Scauzillo may not approve of Fresh and Easy, but I gotta tell you, having something that resembles a Trader Joes or Whole Foods in West Covina is a blessing. I’ve been to the store about six times … Continue reading →

Since writing the story on the recent surge in gang violence in Monrovia, Ive received a myriad of calls, e-mails and letters from residents, students and even former home-grown Monrovians. Ive also received a call from Lionel Chambers, who professes … Continue reading →

This just in from Montebello. I don’t understand how it will increase efficiency. Do you? MONTEBELLO – In its first meeting since re-hiring City Administrator, Richard Torres, the City Council will consider giving him more negotiating power. The council, on … Continue reading →

My appreciation for the Irwindale City Clerk’s office reached a whole new level today when a request I made at 11:30 a.m. was ready for my pick up just two hours later. The request – two staff reports that were … Continue reading →

This just in from Staff Writer Dan Abendschein: At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting Councilman Kevin Stapleton spent a few minutes lamenting the fact that we had been so active in covering the DA’s Brown Act violation case against the … Continue reading →

This is from staff writer Alison Hewitt: Here’s a funny bit of news out of West Covina. A statue of a generic baseball player about to swing a bat is planned for the parking lot of a new shopping center … Continue reading →