Monthly Archives: June 2008

County pays out for info on crimes

Posted on June 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

We often read about rewards being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for certain murders and other crimes, but rarely do we read that those rewards have been doled out. Well, believe it or not, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Rowland Heights | 3 Comments

South El Monte development lagging

Posted on June 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

The clock is ticking on a South El Monte development that was supposed to have already started. Now that a three-year deadline to get the project at Santa Anita and Merced Avenues is soon approaching, the developer has kicked the … Continue reading →

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Former councilman gets eight years in state prison

Posted on June 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

This is out of our coverage area, but of public interest nonetheless: Former Gardena City Councilman Oscar Medrano was sentenced to eight years in state prison to child molestation and continuous sexual abuse of a minor. He pleaded no contest. … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Signs | 6 Comments

The price of informing the public

Posted on June 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

Fred Sykes, a retired sheriff’s deputy who unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the West Covina City Council, questioned the council at the last meeting how it can afford keep paying for a public information officer and monthly city newsletter, … Continue reading →

Posted in West Covina | 12 Comments

El Monte business

Posted on June 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

This week, there are two meetings in El Monte this week. On Tuesday, the City Council will host its regular council meeting. Appearing on the agenda is the “Administrative Summary: Sister City Dinner/Dance May 3.” What does that mean? They … Continue reading →

Posted in El Monte | 18 Comments

This week in West Covina

Posted on June 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

Big League Dreams, Artie Fields, sewer rate hikes and a water conservation plan are all on schedule for this week’s City Council meeting. – Big League Dreams: There will be a presentation about the statistics from the sports complex, Big … Continue reading →

Posted in West Covina | 3 Comments

Old building to get new life

Posted on June 30, 2008 by mngiadmin

A health care facility designed to help low income immigrants will soon have a facility in Alhambra that will serve nearly 9,000 people a year. The building is a national and state historic site, and is right off of Valley. … Continue reading →

Posted in Board of Sups | 4 Comments

Corona gets dissed

Posted on June 29, 2008 by mngiadmin

I got this e-mail from a reader about Baldwin Park School Board member Sergio Corona’s most recent absence from a school board meeting….. It amazes me that the superintendent seemed like it was ok that Mr. Corona had missed two … Continue reading →

Posted in Baldwin Park | 11 Comments

Leftovers column…

Posted on June 29, 2008 by mngiadmin

Here’s monday’s Leftovers column. This week we chose to look at the criticism surrounding Pico Rivera Mayor Ron Beilke’s support of two of his son’s friends in a case where a reserve deputy’s gun and vehicle were stolen. I have … Continue reading →

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Recall docs uploaded

Posted on June 29, 2008 by mngiadmin

Sorry it took so long, but here are the PDF files of the notices of intent to recall Baldwin Park council members Anthony Bejarano Jr., Marlen Garcia and Monica Garcia (no…they are not related). Enjoy! Notice_of_Intent,_Garcia,_Monica.pdf Notice_of_Intent,_Bejarano,_Anthony.pdf Notice_of_Intent_-_Garcia,_Marlen.pdf

Posted in Baldwin Park | 4 Comments