Monthly Archives: March 2008

More taxes in Covina…

Posted on March 31, 2008 by mngiadmin

This from reporter Dan Abendschein: The city will vote on a plan to increase taxes on lighting and landscaping for certain parts of the city at Tuesdays meeting. If the plan is approved, the city will send out a mail-in … Continue reading →

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Home Depot moves into West Covina

Posted on March 31, 2008 by mngiadmin

Looks like West Covina is getting ready to open a new Home Depot on Thursday, at the Heights shopping center at 2220 South Azusa Avenue. I wonder if officials are concerned at all about the problems other Home Depot communities … Continue reading →

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Applicants interview for BP chief

Posted on March 31, 2008 by mngiadmin

Baldwin Park is closer to appointing a new police chief, and El Monte police Lt. Ken Alva is in the running. Councilman Ricardo Pacheco said he thinks theres truth to earlier rumors Alva was already being courted for the spot … Continue reading →

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The straw breaking your city’s back?

Posted on March 31, 2008 by mngiadmin

Montebello is one step closer to ensuring that its city and fire departments is kept under city control and not turned over to the county, Amanda Baumfeld reports. The City Council on Wednesday directed staff to draft an ordinance that … Continue reading →

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Animlas facing eviction?!

Posted on March 31, 2008 by mngiadmin

That’s right, I’ve received several calls from a woman who claims a landlord in Baldwin Park is forcing tenants from his two apartment buildings to get rid of all their pets. The informant and I haven’t been able to connect … Continue reading →

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Raiders fans for ‘Liff’

Posted on March 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

No doubt about it. This says “Raiders for Liff.” I spotted it while visiting my family in the Bay Area. Would you expect anything less from a Raiders fan? Kidding, kidding.

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The invisible story

Posted on March 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

A story I wrote last week titled Cultural Upheaval is still getting comments. The story focuses on the resignation of the president, Robin Hu, who said he left because the chamber is too political, the books are kept poorly and … Continue reading →

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How many people does it take to satisfy a records request?

Posted on March 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

I know, Sunshine Week is over. But remember how I said pursuing a transparent government is an every day thing for us at the Trib. Well, on Thursday, I drove out to Commerce to a law enforcement task force to … Continue reading →

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Maui, Japan, China, France and Vegas

Posted on March 29, 2008 by mngiadmin

Those are just a few of the places are trusted local legislators visited in 2007, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on travel, restaurant and resort fees, according to reporter Dan Abendschein’s investigative story on campaign records for locals pols’. … Continue reading →

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“Ripping my heart out”

Posted on March 29, 2008 by mngiadmin

Seems like the Iannones over at Ed Butts Ford aren’t the only ones with some harsh words for La Puente’s redevelopment abilities. Victor Gudzunas, who owns the Hacienda strip mall on Hacienda Boulevard – which is home to about a … Continue reading →

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