Monthly Archives: September 2008

Cars not wanted….

Posted on September 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

Only for two hours that is. Rose Bowl to try vehicle banHuman-power only on the loop on ThursdayBy Janette Williams, Staff Writer Article Launched: 09/22/2008 10:34:38 PM PDT PASADENA – In a two-hour experiment this Thursday, the 3.3-mile loop around … Continue reading →

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You gotta keep ‘em separated

Posted on September 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

San Dimas  is considering building a BMX park to address the problem of BMX riders in the city’s skateboard park, which is not allowed. Problem is, it’ll cost between $220,000 and $385,000. Read reporter Brian Day’s full story here….

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A change of heart *UPDATE*

Posted on September 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

Just last week La Puente Mayor Louie Lujan told me he had no one in mind for this proposed transition manager position he wants to get off the ground. But I guess he changed his mind. Lujan made a motion … Continue reading →

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Bejarano update

Posted on September 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

There is little to update today about Anthony Bejarano, the Baldwin Park councilman who was arrested on Friday for alleged public intoxication. As a side note, Bejarano was replaced last week on the Metrolink Board of Directors. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio … Continue reading →

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Are your ready for some football? Walnut residents say ‘No!’

Posted on September 23, 2008 by mngiadmin

Not everyone is excited about Ed Roski’s proposed NFL stadium. Take residents June Wentworth, Shiuh-Moing Ellis, Rex Yee, Lucy Pao, and Lawrence Reinhold, for example. These five submitted a letter to the editor calling on residents to come to Walnut’s … Continue reading →

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Alvarez facing more charges

Posted on September 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

The Three Valleys Municipal Water District board member who admited to lying about being a Medal of Valor recipient could be in even more trouble. Xavier Alvarez, 50, is now facing felony charges of misappropriating public funds, insurance fraud and … Continue reading →

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Tick tock

Posted on September 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

I submitted a public records request around 11:30 a.m. for a police report, which should detail Friday’s arrest of Baldwin Park Councilman Anthony Bejarano, who was later released on a $250 bail for allegedly being drunk in public. No charges … Continue reading →

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Serving two masters

Posted on September 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

Amanda Baumfeld reports that a Montebello school district staffer is being sued for also working for the San Bernardino City Unified School District. Montebello district officials claimed that Director of Classified Personnel Jeff Josserand, who has worked with Montebello since … Continue reading →

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Leftovers column: El Monte police salaries

Posted on September 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

Leftovers Column: Money no object for police chiefs By Jennifer McLain and Tania Chatila, Staff Writers Article El Monte Mayor Ernie Gutierrez thinks he’s got the finest Police Department around. “And they don’t come cheap,” Gutierrez said at a meeting … Continue reading →

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West Covina council members start campaigning

Posted on September 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

In case you missed it… Candidates decide to get an early start Fundraising kicking off for 2009 W. Covina City Council election By Jennifer McLain, Staff Writer Article Launched: 09/20/2008 10:57:06 PM PDT WEST COVINA – Campaign contributions are rolling … Continue reading →

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