Monthly Archives: December 2008

Figueroa shows off her office

Posted on December 19, 2008 by mngiadmin
Posted in South El Monte | 30 Comments

“Shirtless and sweaty” update: Corona gets three years probation

Posted on December 19, 2008 by mngiadmin

I just put this up on our Web site: BALDWIN PARK – School board member Sergio Corona is serving three years probation for a misdemeanor charge stemming from his May arrest, officials said Friday. Corona pleaded guilty to resisting arrest … Continue reading →

Posted in Baldwin Park | 2 Comments

Scams in the San Gabriel Valley

Posted on December 19, 2008 by mngiadmin

Irwindale is warning its residents and business owners that a scammer is out there claiming to be distributing a “2008 Best of Irwindale Award,” and that for $100 or more, they can get a plaque. According to Irwindale’s Web site: To … Continue reading →

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Mills Act could mean big money for owners of historic homes

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Ben Baeder

Anybody living in a home connected to the area’s history should check this out. Two homeowners in La Verne are applying for the Mills Act, a program that gives property tax back to families that promise to fix up and … Continue reading →

Posted in Whittier | 2 Comments

Office space

Posted on December 18, 2008 by mngiadmin

Well, I was able to hit about two out of three Mayor’s offices today. My plans — like lots of other commuters — got a little messed up because of a jackknifed big rig that tipped over along the 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in El Monte | 6 Comments

Canyon Inn escapes legislators freeze … kind of

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Daniel Tedford

Those who spend fast, look good doing it. That should be the new motto for those at the Water Conservation Authority and the San Gabriel Rivers and Mountain Conservancy. As many local agencies and cities were hit hard by the … Continue reading →

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FBI agents ‘on call’ in Iraq got $45,000 in OT, CNN reports

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Daniel Tedford

So, this isn’t about local politics at all, but I saw this story on CNN and was amazed by it. Apparently FBI agents got overtime pay for socializing, eating and working out while in Iraq. The FBI allowed some of … Continue reading →

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Field trip to mayors’ digs

Posted on December 18, 2008 by mngiadmin

Rebecca Kimitch’s story about South El Monte Mayor Blanca Figueora inspired me to take a field trip to several Mayors offices and compare them to Blanca’s. I’ll be hitting up Covina, West Covina, and of course, South El Monte. Look … Continue reading →

Posted in West Covina | 5 Comments

Cities should combine to save money, expert says

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Ben Baeder

The leader of the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership says cities should stick together, literally. Ron Wood, the partnership’s CEO, said plenty of area cities could save cash by combining. He said Covina and West Covina could become more efficient … Continue reading →

Posted in West Covina | 3 Comments

UPDATE: Solis to get nod from Obama

Posted on December 18, 2008 by mngiadmin

San Gabriel Valley native Congresswoman Hilda Solis, D-El Monte, was nomiated as labor secretary by President-elect Barack Obama, the Associated Press reports. Solis will be the nation’s 25th labor secretary, and will succeed a seat held by Elaine Chao.  But what does this mean, … Continue reading →

Posted in El Monte | 10 Comments