Monthly Archives: November 2008

Don’t mess with their New Year

Posted on November 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

Business owners in Monterey Park are not happy with plans to cut their normally two-day Chinese New Year celebration to four hours. Several community members at Wednesday’s City Council meeting voiced concerns over a recommendation that would reduce the two-day … Continue reading →

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Something doesn’t add up…

Posted on November 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

I know it’s not necessarily city-hall related, but none the less, reporter Amanda Baumfeld’s story about school textbooks filled with errors will likely pick up speed in the coming days. I wouldn’t be surprised if our local representatives get involved. … Continue reading →

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Government jobs the way to go?

Posted on November 24, 2008 by mngiadmin

This week’s leftovers….. We’ve probably all had a similar version of the “career talk” with our parents at some point in our lives: If you want to be successful and wealthy, be a doctor, a lawyer or an engineer. Well, … Continue reading →

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And then there were four….

Posted on November 21, 2008 by mngiadmin

We’ve just received news Covina Councilwoman Meline D. Juarez is resigning to move to the Great Lakes area of Minnesota. At the next City Council meeting, the remaining council members will have to decide whether to appoint someone to Juarez’ seat or … Continue reading →

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Bye, bye Bisno

Posted on November 21, 2008 by mngiadmin

I wrote this story for today’s paper about Bisno Development Co. pulling out of the Baldwin Park redevelopment project. Apparently, Bisno is the latest victim of a faltering economy. Looks like opponents of the project finally got what they wanted … Continue reading →

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Leftovers from El Monte city hall

Posted on November 20, 2008 by mngiadmin

While reporting this follow-up story on El Monte Mayor Ernie Gutierrez’ Tuesday arrest, I made a round of calls to the rest of the El Monte City Council. Here is what they had to say: Emily Ishigaki: “It’s a huge … Continue reading →

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Better late than never

Posted on November 19, 2008 by mngiadmin

Most budgets — except for our State budget — were approved at the beginning of July, the start of the fiscal year. In Covina, the city didn’t have a finance director and the final approval of the budget has been … Continue reading →

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Give me my penny

Posted on November 19, 2008 by mngiadmin

The Covina City Council agreed to increase its trash fees by 6 percent on Tuesday, and officials said that water rate increases will follow next month. The water rates won’t be nearly as high as those proposed at a study … Continue reading →

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Update on El Monte mayor arrest

Posted on November 19, 2008 by mngiadmin

I put in a records request earlier today for the police report detailing El Monte Mayor Ernie Gutierrez’ arrest. According to Police Chief Ken Weldon, I’ll get the report within 10 days. That’s the allotted time under the Public Records … Continue reading →

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“We continue to fully support our mayor”

Posted on November 19, 2008 by mngiadmin

What are your t houghts on this quote from Police Chief Ken Weldon: “There was not enough evidence to move forward,” Weldon said. “We continue to fully support our mayor.” Read more: El Monte mayor arrested EL MONTE – Ernie … Continue reading →

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