My apologies for not updating the blog earlier today. Because today will be a late night — I got in at 2 p.m. to cover the El Monte meeting — I am just now getting into the daily grove.

For the reader concerned about our Gregg Industries coverage: It is my understanding that a reporter has been covering that and is still at the hearing. We will have an update when she returns.

And yes, chasing down dead ducks and chickens does cut into blogging and reporting time.