Monthly Archives: May 2008

Poor Sierra Madre

Posted on May 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

What a tough past few weeks for Sierra Madre. First the fire, now the mudslides. The Sierra Madre City Council called a special meeting today to declare a state of emergency. But they are making progress. According to the city’s … Continue reading →

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Let there be water

Posted on May 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

Experts say California’s in a water crisis. Still, gallons of just that flowed into the streets of La Verne Wednesday in what looks like a water main break. Hope the city got that cleaned up quickly.

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Time for raises

Posted on May 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

Rosemead City Manager Oliver Chi and City Clerk Gloria Molleda are both up for 5 percent raises on Tuesday. Chi, who currently makes $170,000, would be bumped up to $178,500 and Molleda, who makes $80,000, will make $84,000, if the … Continue reading →

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Rosemead’s ‘quality’ projects

Posted on May 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

“Another quality project brought to you by the Rosemead City Council.” This was found at Del Mar and Emerson. And this one on Walnut Grove and Valley…   Notice how these quality projects attract graffiti?  

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Whoah!

Posted on May 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

We got a new look guys….. I’m told this is the future of Leftovers whether you like it or not. The embedded ads may take some getting used to, but generally, it’s a little cleaner layout and this will give … Continue reading →

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Holguin pleads not guilty

Posted on May 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

Former Valley County water board director Dolores Holguin, who is being charged with one count of misuing public funds, pleaded not guilty today at Citrus Courthouse in West Covina. Her preliminary hearing is set for July 2. Valley County is … Continue reading →

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“Out of character”

Posted on May 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

Reporter Amanda Baumfeld’s story today on Baldwin Park school board member Sergio Corona’s arrest is full of interesting details. Corona was Tased and arrested early Thursday morning after he allegedly smashed some windows at a Sandstone Street home. When police … Continue reading →

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That’s garbage

Posted on May 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

What do Malibu and the unincorporated area of Lennox have in common? Nothing! Malibu is a wealthy beach community whose median income for a family was $123,293. In Lennox, which neighbors Inglewood and Los Angeles, the median income for a … Continue reading →

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Flooding streets, plastic wrapped casts, pedicure problems

Posted on May 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

When we left the office for lunch at 1:30 p.m., it was overcast. When we left the restaurant, it was pouring, streets started flooding, Tania Chatila had to wrap her cast in plastic and a girl who just received a … Continue reading →

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Duff School to be closed

Posted on May 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

Save Our Community posted that Duff School is scheduled to be closed. Duff School: Although the name sounds straight out of The Simpson’s, it’s not. It’s a Garvey School District elementary school that will likely be closing next year due … Continue reading →

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