Monthly Archives: December 2008

“Psst…I’m at Hawaii Showgirls”

Posted on December 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

This just in from Ben Baeder… A caller this morning said she thought the Hawaii Showgirls advertisement on the 60 Freeway went too far. Is she too hot for the 60 Freeway? ( surveys)

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What’s going on in Industry?

Posted on December 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

Nearly every city in the San Gabriel Valley posts its council meeting agendas online. Some, of course, take it further by providing staff reports and even broadcasting the meetings online. And then there’s the city of Industry, which doesn’t do … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Sure, take the time off..but forget about pay

Posted on December 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

Reporter Dan Abendschein was told this morning that El Monte staffers will be on an unpaid furlough through Jan. 5, starting some time this week. Of course, El Monte is not the only state agency imposing furloughs, the LA Times … Continue reading →

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Felony charges pouring down on silent water board member

Posted on December 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

In case you missed it, Three Valleys water board member Xavier Alvarez – yes, the same guy who lied about receiving the Medal of Honor – pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of grand theft, insurance fraud and misappropriateing … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Pay day for West Covina council members

Posted on December 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

In case you’re wondering: For the fiscal year 2007-2008 City Manager Andrew Pasmant made $219,320 And here’s what the council members made: Councilmember     City Council           Development Commission          Total annual paySteve Herfert            $9,180                     $7,130                                       $16,310Roger Hernandez      $9,180                     $7,130                                      $16,310Sherri Lane               $9,180                    $14,400                                     $23,580Shelley … Continue reading →

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Friends of Glendora loses lawsuit against city

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Daniel Tedford

Erica Landmann-Johnsey and the Friends of Glendora had their lawsuit against the city rejected Friday by a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge. The judgment may signal the end to a case against a proposed assisted living facility in Glendora that … Continue reading →

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Business hopes in Monterey Park

Posted on December 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

Monterey Park is hoping that four new developments can fill a retail void in the city. But in the meantime, the city is being sued by its existing business owners, Amanda Baumfeld reports.  

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FPPC gets new executive director

Posted on December 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

Well, it’s news to us. While making a call for the Herfert and Hernandez story last week, I noticed that former Fair Political Practices Commission spokesman Roman Porter has been promoted as the agency’s executive director. Porter said he was … Continue reading →

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This week’s column

Posted on December 22, 2008 by mngiadmin

Leftovers from City Hall: Old issue back on city agenda It’s back. The debate over allowed uses in Baldwin Park parking lots is, again, at the forefront of the city’s agenda. Councilman Anthony Bejarano is concerned over continued complaints about … Continue reading →

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South El Monte interested in feed lot next to City Hall

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Ben Baeder

City officials in South El Monte have expressed some interest in the Kruse Feed & Supply property, according to owner Richard Kruse. After 73 years, the former grain mill and feed store direcly north of City Hall on Santa Anita … Continue reading →

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