Monthly Archives: April 2008

“Bulldozing Baldwin Park”

Posted on April 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

Looks like CARA the Community Alliance for Redevelopment Accountability is turning to humor in their fight against a proposed multi-million dollar development in downtown Baldwin Park. One of the group’s members sent me this yesterday. Heres a story I wrote … Continue reading →

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Springing forward with help of water

Posted on April 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

I used to think that elected water boards were just the place where those on the verge of retirement go to make a few extra bucks — well, about $35,000 a year, which is pretty damn close to my salary. … Continue reading →

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More sheriffs in town

Posted on April 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

Melissa Pamer reports that there could be more sheriff’s patrols on the way to unincorporated Monrovia and Duarte.

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San Marino schools vs. Pico Rivera schools

Posted on April 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

While driving through San Marino last weekend, I passed a beautiful, remodeled high school. Then, I saw a sign that marked the donations — which is in the hundreds of thousands — to the school district. “Public education is not … Continue reading →

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Whitter PD loses $1.25 million lawsuit

Posted on April 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

Mike Sprague reports that a court upheld a $1.25 million harassment lawsuit filed against the Whittier Police Department by a former female detective, Gina Zanone.

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Term limits on the way

Posted on April 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

Rosemead voters should expect another election, only this time on whether to approve term limits. Council members on Tuesday agreed that they want to take term limits to the voters. The term limits will be a total of three terms, … Continue reading →

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The half-a-million dollar hang-up

Posted on April 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

I wrote a story in todays paper about La Puente’s legal troubles. It seems the city and Victor Gudzunas – who owns the Hacienda Mart strip mall at 1313 to 1335 N. Hacienda Blvd. – cant seem to agree on … Continue reading →

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Masseuses not wanted

Posted on April 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

Reporter Bethania Palma reports today that Azusa wants to crack down on massage parlors. Apparently, the city imposed a temporary moratorium on massage therapy businesses on Monday, following suit with cities like Glendora and Pasadena. According to Palmas story, the … Continue reading →

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Birthday paaaaartaay

Posted on April 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

I spotted this buried in my e-mail. It was sent to me on Friday, April 11 by Celeste Mandervile, a La Puente resident who unsuccesfully ran for City Council in November. I think its safe to say it was accidentally … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes

Posted on April 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

Just a peek at what some of your cities are considering or looking into… nothing earth-shattering. Hello, I am looking for some information on food service user lease agreements for restaurants/caterers who use City facilities. I am specifically looking for … Continue reading →

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