Monthly Archives: June 2008

Mayor credit cards welcome…

Posted on June 29, 2008 by mngiadmin

I stopped for gas last night at a 76 station on Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia (FYI, it took about $55 to fill up my little Hyundai Elantra with gas….) As I was waiting there, while my gas was pumping, I … Continue reading →

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Chamber woes….

Posted on June 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

  Baldwin Park Councilwoman Marlen Garcia has some serious concerns about the city’s Chamber of Commerce: Councilwoman has concerns about Chamber of CommerceBy Tania Chatila, Staff Writer Article Launched: 06/27/2008 10:26:08 PM PDT BALDWIN PARK – A councilwoman wants to … Continue reading →

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Tomato watch

Posted on June 27, 2008 by mngiadmin

A trip to Baldwin Park’s Taco Nazo during our lunch hour shows that tomatoes are still MIA. Apparently, the number of salmonella outbreaks continues to grow, but it may not be linked to tomatoes after all. Read more.     … Continue reading →

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Yearbook outrage continues

Posted on June 27, 2008 by mngiadmin

  School officials are considering reprinting a yearbook that contains a racial prank, Amanda Baumfeld reports. The update comes one day after Baumfeld reported that the yearbook at Charter Oak High School in Covina contains fake names under the Black Student Union … Continue reading →

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Still waiting

Posted on June 27, 2008 by mngiadmin

The MTA delays action on the Gold Line extension, Dan Abendschein reports. He also has more to say on his blog, Under the Dome.

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I like it Balut

Posted on June 27, 2008 by mngiadmin

After checking out the newest site for a health care facility at 612 W. Shorb St. in Alhambra, I decided to drive down Valley Boulevard through El Monte before I jumped on the 10 freeway. It is amazing to me how … Continue reading →

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DA not finished with Thrasher yet

Posted on June 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

The District Attorney’s office has filed a notice of appeal on the Carlos Thrasher case. More to come next week. In the meantime, here’s a story from a few months ago: Charges against ex-official dismissedWhittier Daily News, The (CA) – … Continue reading →

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Corruption trial to begin next week

Posted on June 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

I just got off the phone with Deputy DA Jonlyn Callahan, who told me she will likely be in court for the next week five weeks working on the trial for this guy….. Ex-LA Commissioner Accused of Corruption Friday, August 25, … Continue reading →

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Not again…

Posted on June 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

Poor Monrovia….. Monrovia cop sues city Article Launched: 06/26/2008 12:57:13 PM PDT MONROVIA – A Monrovia police officer has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging he was harassed and retaliated against for cooperating in a previous racial discrimination case … Continue reading →

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More Corona news

Posted on June 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

I posted this on our Web site a little but earliler…..BALDWIN PARK — The district attorney’s office has rejected the initial case against school board member Sergio Corona, officials said. Police say they intend to follow-up of the results of … Continue reading →

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