Monthly Archives: February 2008

I was reviewing a staff report for Rosemead’s city council meeting when I came across my name. It looks like each time I call the Rosemead City Attorney Bonifacio Garcia, it comes at a cost. I’m feeling a little guilty … Continue reading →

I got a call this morning about an incident that happened over the weekend at former La Puente Mayor Lou Perez house. Apparently, the cops were called. But deputies with the sheriffs department Industry station found no criminal conduct, so … Continue reading →

My story today looking at some area water districts is only the first layer of this big onion. Two local water officials have incurred more than $170,000 in district expenses over two years for meetings and travel expenses, records show. … Continue reading →

Despite recent gang violence, a wave of nationwide foreclosures and a housing slump, Monrovia isnt giving up on Colorado Commons. Star-News reporter Melissa Pamer wrote a story in todays paper about the long-awaited opening of the mixed-used downtown development. It … Continue reading →

It feels like everyone is jumping on the Go Green bandwagon. Star-News reporter Robert Hong reports about the city of San Gabriel adding three hybrids to their fleet of city vehicles. The cars – two Ford Escape hybrids and a … Continue reading →

We’ve made reference before to Covina’s For the Record page – a spot on the city’s Web site where Covina officials make “corrections” to stories in the press. Mostly, they call out reporters from the Tribune. Sometimes they say we … Continue reading →

Reporter Amanda Baumfeld wrote a story in today’s paper about a community meeting Wednesday in Hacienda Heights that will address the area’s master plan. Apparently, the plan – which essentially serves as a developmental blueprint for the area – hasn’t … Continue reading →

Youve heard about em. Now you can actually see em! Looks like web masters in La Puente have finally uploaded photos of council members Nadia Mendoza and Dan Holloway up on the Web site. They were elected to office in … Continue reading →

Some interesting items slated for Baldwin Parks City Council during a special meeting on Wednesday. Looks like the city will hold its mid-year budget review. Also up for that night, an item titled Public Employee Appointment – interim chief of … Continue reading →

Brace yourselves people. Millions of dollars in state moneys are on the chopping block. Star-News reporter Fred Ortega looks at the effect these budget cuts will have on local schools and cities. Officials are being cautious about the prospect of … Continue reading →