Monthly Archives: August 2008

More about McCain’s running mate

Posted on August 29, 2008 by mngiadmin

So who is Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and why did McCain pick her? It seems I’m not the only one with that in mind.  Here are some bullet points about her:  -Roman Catholic-opposes abortion -44 years old-conservative mother of 5-she played on her … Continue reading →

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McCain picked who?

Posted on August 29, 2008 by mngiadmin

Sen.John McCain picked Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate, according to the New York Times.

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From the city’s desk

Posted on August 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

Here’s the text of a press release Baldwin Park city officials sent out today about the decision to exclude owner-occupied homes from the downtown project: MAYOR ANNOUNCES THAT CITY WILL NOT ACQUIRE OWNER OCCUPIED HOMES FOR ITS DOWNTOWN PROJECT At … Continue reading →

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*Tuttle for Mayor*

Posted on August 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

I got these bumper stickers today. Wow, looks like the next election in Baldwin Park could be real interesting. Of course, Greg Tuttle needs to move into the city first before he can even consider running for City Council. Tuttle … Continue reading →

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Military compounds, vandalism and turkey jerky

Posted on August 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

I paid a visit to La Puente pastor and Mt. Sac professor Eddie Romero today. He had a lot of interesting stories to tell about his time in China, and going into hiding after vandalizing two Beijing hotel rooms in … Continue reading →

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More disappointment from local leaders

Posted on August 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

The disappointed politicians are out in full force today. This press release just popped up in my email from the office of Assemblyman Ed Hernandez, D-West Covina, who said he is disappointed in the passage of the toll lane legislation … Continue reading →

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In her own words

Posted on August 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

Here’s what Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Gloria Molina, according to a press release, has to say about a judge’s decision that will allow taco trucks to continue to park and serve. “I am very disappointed with Judge Aichroth’s ruling in … Continue reading →

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City manager swap

Posted on August 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

I made a call to Industry’s city manager Philip Iriarte, but quickly hung up when I got the voice mail of Kevin Radecki, left. Turns out, Kevin is the city manager now and Phil, right, is now the Deputy Executive … Continue reading →

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Another look at Andrew McIntyre

Posted on August 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

Remember this post? Well, here is the biography for Andrew McIntyre, who is running for a seat on the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District: Background Andrew McIntyre was born and raised in West Covina. He attended South Hills … Continue reading →

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Taco trucks still here, for now

Posted on August 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

The Los Angeles Times reports that taco trucks are still here, for now. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, however, will be appealing a decision by a LA County Superior Court Judge on Wednesday. A Los Angeles County Superior … Continue reading →

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