Monthly Archives: November 2008

Blog roll

Posted on November 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

We’re defintely trying to branch out in covering more Pasadena-area and Whittier-area cities on this blog, but sometimes it can be difficult. That’s why we love stumbling upon community blogs. Star-News reporter Dan Abendschein tipped me off to this local … Continue reading →

Posted in Altadena | 1 Comment

More Athens news….

Posted on November 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

This time from reporter Jennifer McLain. The county postponed voting on awarding a seven-year trash hauling contract to Athens Services – which would replace the existing residential services provided by Valley Vista Services and Waste Management. The issue of exclusive … Continue reading →

Posted in Hacienda Heights | 1 Comment

WHAT?!?!??!?!?!?!??!!

Posted on November 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

Reporter Rebecca Kimitch had this story out of El Monte in today’s paper. When I read the following lede, I almost fell out of my chair: EL MONTE – The city’s budget deficit has ballooned to $4 million – 10 times larger … Continue reading →

Posted in El Monte | 15 Comments

Sierra Madre under Yellow Alert

Posted on November 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

The city of Sierra Madre is under a Yellow Flag Mud Alert because of forecasted rains. According to the city’s Web site, residents in the following areas are being asked to prepare for potential mudflow: Auburn Avenue east of Auburn … Continue reading →

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Glendora’s Kelly won’t run again

Posted on November 26, 2008 by mngiadmin

Just because the presidential election is over, doesn’t mean there isn’t still interesting election news on the horizon. Reporter Daniel Tedford reports that Glendora Councilman Mark Kelly isn’t going to be running for reelection come March 2009. It appears Kelly … Continue reading →

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Contacting Herfert

Posted on November 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

While talking to West Covina resident Alfred Williams today, he brought up Councilman Steve Herfert, who notoriously clicks away at his laptop during council meetings.  Williams speculated that if there’s one thing that Herfert isn’t doing, it’s checking his city email address for … Continue reading →

Posted in West Covina | 5 Comments

Debate over LP center plaques

Posted on November 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

I wrote a story for tomorrow’s paper about a pair of bronze dedication plaques at the La Puente Community Center and Youth Learning Activity Center that are causing quite a stir. Former Mayor Louis Perez said he was told by … Continue reading →

Posted in La Puente | 7 Comments

Time to face the music

Posted on November 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

The El Monte City Council meeting is tonight and we’re guessing there will be lots of comments from residents about Mayor Ernie Gutierrez’ recent arrest. Some of his fellow colleagues on the dais have expressed their hopes that Gutierrez will … Continue reading →

Posted in El Monte | 3 Comments

Turkey politics

Posted on November 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

It’s the season of giving, but only if you are on the right list. That’s what one San Gabriel Valley resident found out today when he swung by a turkey giveaway by Congresswoman Hilda Solis in El Monte. Apprently, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Irwindale | 5 Comments

Rosemary Gutierrez gets “re-classified”

Posted on November 25, 2008 by mngiadmin

Some interesting news out of the Baldwin Park City Clerk’s office. About two months after Chief Deputy City Clerk Rosemary Gutierrez came back from a several-month hiatus due to an injury, she’s gone again — from the city clerk’s office … Continue reading →

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