Monthly Archives: April 2008

More to the term limit story

Posted on April 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

I reported todaythat the Rosemead City Council will discuss term limits at its meeting tonight. While the council can discuss term limits, the decision is up to the voters. Because of space restraints, the story was edited and this important … Continue reading →

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The Robles saga continues

Posted on April 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

There’s more Albert Robles drama, Airan Scruby reports. Robles, a Water Replinishment District director, is scheduled to appear in court today. He is being charged with committing misdeameanor campaign law violations. He is also running for the job of District … Continue reading →

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And the deficits continue

Posted on April 21, 2008 by mngiadmin

The Los Angeles County officials are going to release the 2008-09 proposed budget today. The forecast is bleak, largely because of a drop in property and sales tax revenues and a $200 million deficit in the health department, Rick Orlov … Continue reading →

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Shoppers should pay for bags

Posted on April 21, 2008 by mngiadmin

There’s been a lot of talk recently about charging money for plastic bags. My thoughts? Charge away. That’s something that they’ve been doing for years in Europe. And it makes sense. I’ve got hundreds of those plastic bags stored under … Continue reading →

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Roski to stop by Tribune’s office

Posted on April 21, 2008 by mngiadmin

Billionaire developer Edward Roski, who is proposing to build an NFL stadium in Industry, is going to stop by the Tribune’s office today to pitch his idea to the Editorial Board. I’ll be sitting in the meeting as well, and … Continue reading →

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BP’s numero uno

Posted on April 20, 2008 by mngiadmin

I’ve had this for a few days now, but I’ve been debating whether to post it. I figure since it is a public document and it does shed light on the Baldwin Park chief saga, its worth putting out there. … Continue reading →

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Suisun City gets an “F”

Posted on April 20, 2008 by mngiadmin

Not that it really matters anymore, but heres some interesting information about Suisun City Police Chief Ed Dadisho, who until he dropped out on Wednesday was vying for the Baldwin Park Police Chief position. Apparently, under Dadishos watch, the Suisun … Continue reading →

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David sues Goliath of water

Posted on April 18, 2008 by mngiadmin

Central Basin Municipal Water District, which manages ground water pumping from its basin, sued the giant of the Southern California’s water industry, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Central Basin believes that MWD’s recently approved conservation plan is just another … Continue reading →

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Let the dog fights continue

Posted on April 18, 2008 by mngiadmin

This was tucked away in the paper today: A state bill that would have allowed police to seize property of those convicted of dogfighting failed to pass out of the Public Safety Committee on Wednesday. The committee deadlocked on the … Continue reading →

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The fight in Glendora

Posted on April 18, 2008 by mngiadmin

Dan Abendschein reports that a lawsuit against Glendora over a senior housing project could be settled out of court. The community group that filed the lawsuit wants to city to do an enviornmental report for the site, located at Bonnie Cove … Continue reading →

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