Monthly Archives: March 2009

City retiree medical and pension costs: UPDATE

Posted on March 31, 2009 by mngiadmin

As requested, here is a .pdf that includes the list of 24 cities in the San Gabriel Valley that details pension and retiree medical costs. Retiree costs city by city[1].pdf Top five highest pension costs in 2007-08 1. El Monte: $12.1 … Continue reading →

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Weekend round up

Posted on March 30, 2009 by mngiadmin

Montebello Councilman Robert Urteaga is being sued for fraud, Amanda Baumfeld reports. The lawsuit comes several years after Urteaga was charged with grand theft, a felony. Cities across the San Gabriel Valley – except for Rosemead — are pulling the plug … Continue reading →

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New city manager in Covina

Posted on March 30, 2009 by mngiadmin

It looks like Covina is probably going to hire a new city manager today: The closed session is at 2 p.m. CLOSED SESSIONA. Government code 54957–PERSONNEL MATTERSPublic Employee Appointment–Title: City Manager

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Retiree medical costs total $11 million in 24 SGV cities

Posted on March 30, 2009 by mngiadmin

Medical costs for retirees is increasing, the LA Times reports. Meantime, 24 local San Gabriel Valley cities are facing a $11 million tab this year to pay for their retiree medical benefits, and that bill is expected to climb as … Continue reading →

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Blanca Rubio drops out of the race, endorses Chu

Posted on March 27, 2009 by mngiadmin

First came former Assembylman Ed Chavez’s announcement. Now, it’s Baldwin Park School Board Member Blanca Rubio, who announced she’s dropping out. But instead of endorsing Sen. Gil Cedillo, like Chavez did, Rubio is endorsing Board of Equalization Chairwoman Judy Chu. … Continue reading →

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Economy hits West Covina Chamber, too

Posted on March 27, 2009 by mngiadmin

Due to the tough economic times, the West Covina Chamber announced that it had to cut its work force. So I guess all that’s left is four part time employees. And that also means that Gary Lawson and Monica Cabrerra … Continue reading →

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Thinking about it, Gifts for Guns IS like the ending of Terminator 2

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Daniel Tedford

This quote from the Governator this morning at a press conference on gang violence and the “Gifts for Guns” program. The video can be seen here. “Every time a weapon is surrendered, every time a gun is taken off the … Continue reading →

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Thinking about running for Congress? You still have time

Posted on March 26, 2009 by mngiadmin

Still thinking about whether you want to run for the 32nd Congressional District seat? Well, you still have time. The deadline is April 6. All you need to do to qualify is be at least 25 years old, have about … Continue reading →

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Morning round up

Posted on March 26, 2009 by mngiadmin

Walnut filed NFL stadium. Hacienda Heights to go out to bid for trash contract. Sorry Athens. State of City addresses in both Baldwin Park and Montebello. Covina’s Walt Allen is now Mayor. Glendora Mayor Karen Davis set to lead council … Continue reading →

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‘March 27 DUI’

Posted on March 25, 2009 by mngiadmin

Nice one, Save Our Community. As the blog pointed out, former Mayor John Tran makes a cameo as a cop in Taboo’s music video, titled, “March 27″ DUI:

Posted in Rosemead | 10 Comments