Monthly Archives: October 2008

Hate crime in Covina. Where’s that investigation?

Posted on October 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

Supervisor Michael Antonovich is calling for a ‘hate crime investigation’ into a West Hollywood display depicting Sarah Palin hung and John McCain emerging from a fiery chimney. If he is commenting on this ‘hate crime,’ which some are still debating whether … Continue reading →

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‘Harassed’ West Covina City Hall employee asks for $3 million

Posted on October 28, 2008 by mngiadmin

One year after the Community Development Commission Director Chris Chung filed a harassment claim against Councilman Roger Hernandez, Chung is now asking for $3 million from the city, according to a letter sent by his attorney dated Sept. 23. “This … Continue reading →

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Catching up…

Posted on October 27, 2008 by mngiadmin

Sorry about the lack of blog posts today. I’ve been chasing down a ouple of West Covina City Hall stories, went down to Montebello Unified School District to review Del Terra documents, and have also been working on a story … Continue reading →

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Pasadena smokers beware

Posted on October 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

Smoking bans in cities have become pretty popular over the last several years. The latest city to join the club: Pasadena. According to reporter Dan Abendschein, the City Council approved the new smoking ban Monday. It takes effect in November, … Continue reading →

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Whittier feels the economic crunch

Posted on October 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

The economic crisis is hitting home in the San Gabriel Valley, particularly Whittier, where officials are planning to slash $2 million from the budget to offset the loss of some major retailers. Mike Sprague reports that City Manager Steve Helvey … Continue reading →

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Education or scare-tactic?

Posted on October 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

You know it’s election time when those mailers start showing up in your mailbox. And in Pico Rivera, not everyone is happy about a particular mailer backing Measure P — a 1-percent sales-tax increase initiative the voters will be asked … Continue reading →

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FPPC fines…..

Posted on October 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

Nothing major from the California Fair Political Practices Commission by way of fines here locally except for this: Paige Bruyn, Vehicle Parking District Commissioner, City of Pomona, failed to timely file her 2005 annual statement of economic interests. $250 fine. The … Continue reading →

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LP meeting preview

Posted on October 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

I was just checking out the agenda for Tuesday’s La Puente City Council meeting, and it seems they have some very interesting items on there. First: F-1 THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION BEING HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT … Continue reading →

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Whoops

Posted on October 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

A boo-boo on Temple City’s part may cost the city $50,000 and may earn City Manager/City Attorney Charles Martin a raise, according to Star-News reporter Alfred Lee. TEMPLE CITY – When city manager-city attorney Charles Martin revealed earlier this month … Continue reading →

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David Dreier, death threats and women’s underwear

Posted on October 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

I read this story from the Daily Bulletin and nearly fell of my chair: POMONA – A Santa Monica man accused of threatening to kill Rep. David Dreier in June was sentenced Friday in Pomona Superior Court to spend one … Continue reading →

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