Monthly Archives: February 2008

This letter ran today about the proposed developments in Rosemead. Do you agree or disagree with letter writer, Myrna Brown? Not for development I have lived in this area, the city of Rosemead, for most of my 63 years. I’ve … Continue reading →

Just saw this on the wire: Former Councilman Pleads Guilty to Conflict-of-Interest Charge LOS ANGELES (CNS)- Former Hawthorne City Councilman Louis Velezpleaded guilty today to a felony conflict-of-interest charge involving a developerwhose wife owned a home he was renting. Los … Continue reading →

Baldwin Park’s Community Alliance for Redevelopment Accountability is bringing in the reinforcements in their fight against the city’s proposal to use to eminent domain to build a downtown village with luxury homes, a hotel and upscale shopping. Their holding a … Continue reading →

I received this e-mail from a reader obviously upset over a tentative settlement agreement reached between the county and firefighter Mark Nelson, from Whittier. Nelson alleged workplace harassment after he reported racial slurs to the department’s employee relations division. how … Continue reading →

Montebello reporter Amanda Baumfeld tells us that the city has chosen a new police chief, Lt. Dan Weast. Other than questions about his educational background, Mayor Bill Molinari does not support Weast because Molinari believes that appointment is political. Molinari … Continue reading →

Ever wonder what the human resources employees in our local cities actually spend their days doing? Well, here’s a clue. This is an e-mail sent from a West Covina employee to the California League of Cities. —————————— Message: 4 Date: … Continue reading →

City Editor Frank Girardot got this message from recalled City Councilman Jeff Siccama. We haven’t confirmed this information: The Montebello City Council voted to destroy all records 7 years and older. This will cover up a lot of their handy … Continue reading →

South El Monte city officials celebrated the completion of the first phase of 30, two-story homes. The homes sit on a parcel that used to be used a sluaghter house for rabbits. Here’s what Supervisor Gloria Molina’s office sent over … Continue reading →

I know I know, it’s from Carson. Why should San Gabriel Valley residents care about Carson? But anyone with a sense of humor will appreciate this…

Much to our surprise (do you sense my sarcasm?) the City Council appointed Baldwin Park Police Capt. Michael Taylor as interim police chief during a closed session meeting Tuesday. On a side note, we are still *patiently* waiting for the … Continue reading →