This week we learned that La Eme still has a stronghold in the San Gabriel Valley, that temporary restraining orders don't stop abusive husbands and that Monrovia needs a "gang czar." But there's more to the SGV than crime. No, really. 

We've also read that a Rosemead resident publicly called a councilman a "bastard," that eight demonstrators -- yes, that is including the organizer -- protested Whittier's plan to build a new police department and that an 84-year-old man told the Glendora council members that they should all resign.

Here's what else happened in your SGV City Halls:

The Rosemead City Council acted quite civil this week -- at least compared to meetings in the past. Council members asked for a new traffic study to examine whether there is a need for a stop light for Rice Elementary kids who have to deal with more traffic because of the Wal-Mart Supercenter on Walnut Grove.

The council also heard some grumbling from residents about changes to the general plan, which addresses development in the city. City officials expect that there will be a full on explosion at the next council meeting, where the council will vote on the General Plan.

And, most importantly, Rosemead had coffee for the first time at its meeting for the public. Too bad they still don't make their staff reports available to the public during meetings.

Glendora approved a 125-bedroom senior housing facility at Bonnie Cove and Gladstone. There was also zero discussion from council members about their newest employees, Planning Director Jeff Kugel and Finance Director Josh Betta.

In Montebello, the council is going to hold off on spending $5 million in redevelopment funds until March.

Pico Rivera said "No" to pot clubs, South El Monte said "Yes" to parks -- but don't expect to see any new parks for another two years -- and La Puente okayed City Attorney James Casso's raise. Also, Casso told me in a phone conversation that on Saturday, he made partner with his employer, Meyers Nave.

And in Monrovia, there has been a steady stream of community meetings wanting to solve gang violence in the city. But as we see in Foothill Cities Blog, Old Town merchants feel ignored.

That's all I got. But I'm sure you City Hall regulars attended at least one meeting this week, and saw or heard something ridiculous. We're all ears...