Monthly Archives: August 2008

Big news out of BP

Posted on August 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

Looks like the Baldwin Park City Council has decided to exclude all owner-occupied homes from Robert Bisno’s proposed downtown project. The announcement was made at last night’s council meeting. That should save a couple dozen homeowners from the eminent domain … Continue reading →

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“No doubt” that NFL is coming to town

Posted on August 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

So it looks like there is “no doubt” that there will be an NFL team playing in Los Angeles by next season. Do you believe it? Also, during a meeting with John Semcken, vice president of Majestic Realty, Semcken said … Continue reading →

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Azusa is growing

Posted on August 27, 2008 by mngiadmin

Azusa got the go ahead to annex portions of Azusa Avenue and Arrow Highway into the city. A large section of the corner section was recently purchased by the city’s redevelopment commission, and officials said that it will be developed … Continue reading →

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If you’re happy and you know it…

Posted on August 27, 2008 by mngiadmin

Supervisor Michael Antonovich is calling on the Governor to stay away from the Proposition 1A funds. His office sent over a press release, but more entertaining than that are the photos included. Talk about a jovial looking bunch… Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Open Forum: Trips in a deficit

Posted on August 27, 2008 by mngiadmin

Open Forum: Should council members go on conferences out of state if their cities are facing deficits?

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Mexico numbers are in

Posted on August 27, 2008 by mngiadmin

It looks like the city has the numbers after all for the cost of sending city officials on a sister city trip to San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Airan Scruby reports. City defends lack of disclosure on Sister City trip costAiran … Continue reading →

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New digs in Rosemead

Posted on August 27, 2008 by mngiadmin

Last night’s meeting in Rosemead was quick — and comfortable. The new chambers made its debut last night. The only thing the new seats were missing last night were a recliner. At the next meeting, the city will introduce the Granicus … Continue reading →

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City to vote on consultant contract

Posted on August 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

City remains under federal review By Jennifer McLain Staff Writer ROSEMEAD — As the November election nears, city officials continue to grapple with a federal lawsuit that calls for compliance with voting laws. Rosemead was sued by the U.S. Department … Continue reading →

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Meeting night

Posted on August 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

There are several meetings today around the Valley: Tonight will be a late night since I will be out covering Rosemead’s council meeting. Also today is a meeting with Majestic Realty’s Ed Roski, who will update the Tribune on his … Continue reading →

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Big brother is watching

Posted on August 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

Rosemead, along with Azusa and Paramount, were sued the U.S. Department of Justice in 2005 for failing to comply with the Voting Rights Act. In Rosemead’s case, it didn’t provide voter information in Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish. Today, the city … Continue reading →

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