Monthly Archives: January 2009

APU professor appointed to Baldwin Park school board

Posted on January 30, 2009 by mngiadmin

A university professor and Baldwin Park pastor has filled a recently vacated seat on the school board. Paul Flores was appointed by a unanimous vote of the Baldwin Park Unified School District Board of Education on Thursday. He is replacing … Continue reading →

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Montebello mayor can’t talk cause she’s busy with her “grandbabies”

Posted on January 30, 2009 by mngiadmin

So it’s a big day in the Montebello Athens saga. Too bad we can’t get Montebello Mayor Rosie Vasquez on the phone long enough to comment on it. Reporter Amanda Baumfeld called Vasquez just a few minutes ago, to ask her … Continue reading →

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Baldwin Park school board to appoint new member

Posted on January 29, 2009 by mngiadmin

Tonight’s the night. The Baldwin Park Unified School District Board of Education is expected to appoint a new member today to fill the seat recently vacated by former member Marco Dominguez. Here’s the list of interested candidates: Luis CarranzaPaul FloresLeonor … Continue reading →

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Double endorsements: What’s the point?

Posted on January 29, 2009 by mngiadmin

So, late yesterday Irwindale Councilman Larry Burrola announced that in addition to supporting Sen. Gil Cedillo for Congress, he would also be endorsing Board of Equalization Chairwoman Judy Chu. Burrola is not the only one endorsing both Congressional candidates; so … Continue reading →

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Blog looks at pension problems in state

Posted on January 28, 2009 by mngiadmin

Star-News reporter Dan Abendschein points out a new blog about public pensions, Calpensions.com. The blog is a project of Ed Mendel, a reporter who covered Sacramento for nearly 30 years. Here’s a snipet about the blog:About us The main focus … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Some local pols support Cedillo

Posted on January 28, 2009 by mngiadmin

So who does Sen. Gil Cedillo, who is running against Board of Equalization Chairwoman Judy Chu for Congress, have on his side? Here’s a list of his endorsements. Among the local pols supporting him are: City of Monterey Park Mayor … Continue reading →

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Hospital expansion passes

Posted on January 28, 2009 by mngiadmin

The Covina Planning Commission on Tuesday approved plans for an extension of the Aurora Chater Oak Hospital, located in a residential neighborhood and next to an elementary school. The commission approved it on a 4-1 vote, and now it will … Continue reading →

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Kelly endorses Murabito for Glendora council

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Daniel Tedford

Departing City Councilman Mark Kelly is going to endorse Gene Murabito, planning commissioner, to fill the seat Kelly is vacating. Kelly announced some months back he would not seek reelection after serving one term on the City Council to spend … Continue reading →

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Chu endorsement tally

Posted on January 27, 2009 by mngiadmin

Board of Equalization Chairwoman Judy Chu seems to be swiping up the endorsements as she campaigns for the Congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Hilda Solis.  The press release below notes that Assemblyman Mike Eng – Chu’s husband — is … Continue reading →

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Weak economy impacting fundraising, too?

Posted on January 27, 2009 by mngiadmin

The weak economy seems to be affecting just about everything. Now, Amanda Baumfeld reports that it is also affecting campaign fundraising out of Monterey Park. There are six council candidates running in the Monterey Park race. So far, Councilman David Lau … Continue reading →

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