Monthly Archives: May 2008

El Monte’s scandal discussion will have to wait

Looks like the discussion on the report looking into allegations that Mayor Ernie Gutierrez was drunk at a city event didn’t make it onto El Monte’s agenda for Tuesday. City Manager Jim Mussenden said Thursday that the report wasn’t ready yet, … Continue reading

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Man dies in Duarte council chambers

I just spotted this on our Web site: Council speaker falls, dies By Melissa Pamer, Staff Writer Article Launched: 05/28/2008 08:54:13 PM PDT DUARTE – A resident collapsed in City Council chambers after addressing the council during public comments Tuesday … Continue reading

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Another round of Rosemead attorney bills in

Another round of bills came in for Rosemead City Attorney Bonifacio Garcia. Two invoices total $71,594. But as Garcia has said in the past, “My clients get what they pay for.” Here are the invoices: GCR_-_January-February.pdf GCR_-_February-March_Invoice.pdf  

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La Verne councilmen says he’s innocent

Councilman Steven Johnson pleaded not guilty today to a conflict of interest charge, stemming from a 2007 council vote. We didn’t have a reporter at Pomona Superior Court when Johnson entered his plea this morning, but my guess is it … Continue reading

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State of Montebello

This from reporter Amanda Baumfeld: The city of Montebello is holding its State of the City Address today at the Chamber of Commerce. City officals will present information about their achievements and progress, updates on graffiti and crime prevention, issues … Continue reading

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Meth and marijuana smoking school board member

What every parent wants in a role model for their children: BALDWIN PARK – Baldwin Park Unified board member Sergio Corona admitted to police when he was arrested last week that he smoked methamphetamine and marijuana earlier in the night, … Continue reading

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El Monte report could be released in public

There’s been a change of heart in El Monte City Hall. Just yesterday, City Manager Jim Mussenden said that an investigative report looking into the alleged actions by El Monte Mayor Ernie Gutierrez would be issued in closed session because … Continue reading

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UPDATED: Whittier’s huge potholes? Or not!

UPDATE: Turns out it’s not Whittier’s newest traffic calming device. It’s just an ad for Pioneer Suspension.

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Leave me out of it

Councilmembers Gary Taylor and Margaret Clark want their names removed from a series of signs that can be found on several construction projects around the city. The signs, which are paid for by architect Michael Sun, currently say that the … Continue reading

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The Times and BP

Baldwin Park’s been in the news a lot lately…..

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