Monthly Archives: March 2009

UPDATE: ‘I am so hung over’

Posted on March 25, 2009 by mngiadmin

This just in from reproter Bethania Palma Markus: Walnut City Councilman Joaquin Lim came to a press conference regarding the city filing a lawsuit against Industry over a proposed stadium hung over. The former mayor told a handful of reporters … Continue reading →

Posted in Walnut | 11 Comments

Retiree medical and pension costs in the SGV cities

Posted on March 24, 2009 by mngiadmin

Here’s a spreadsheet I developed by requesting retiree medical costs, annual pension costs, unfunded pension liabilities and unfunded medical liabilities from 24 public agencies in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier areas:       Retiree costs city by city.sxc   … Continue reading →

Posted in Your money | 3 Comments

Candidate list keeps growing

Posted on March 24, 2009 by mngiadmin

We got another one running for the 32nd Congressional District. Democrat Rafel Nadal (not to be confused with tennis champion from Spain) of Rosemead pulled papers for the seat. Here’s a list of other candidates, according to Los Angeles Wave. … Continue reading →

Posted in Rosemead | 3 Comments

Intimidating tactics in Montebello

Posted on March 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

MONTEBELLO – Three council members attempted to attend a Montebello Police Officers Association meeting where officers rescinded an endorsement of Councilman Robert Urteaga, officials said. On a 18-14 vote the MPOA voted Feb. 3 to revoke its political support of … Continue reading →

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Bye bye Bonifacio

Posted on March 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

The city attorney known for his late – and high – billing habits resigned from his post as Rosemead’s legal defender on March 19, reporter Rebecca Kimitch confirmed today. Bonifacio Garcia was hired on April 3, 2007, the same day … Continue reading →

Posted in Rosemead | 17 Comments

Chavez won’t run; supports Cedillo

Posted on March 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

This just popped into my inbox: Assemblymember Ed Chavez (ret.) announces he will not run for Congress and Endorses Gil Cedillo El Monte, CA – Former Asseblymember Ed Chavez, who has represented parts of the San Gabriel Valley for over … Continue reading →

Posted in El Monte | 38 Comments

Leftovers from City Hall: Tough times ahead in El Monte

Posted on March 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

Leftovers from City Hall: Tough times ahead in El Monte Wow. Things keep getting worse when it comes to the budget situation in El Monte. Rebecca Kimitch reported that El Monte laid off 17 police officers, and it is still … Continue reading →

Posted in Leftovers column | 3 Comments

Fighting to the end in Rosemead

Posted on March 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

Former Rosemead Mayor John Tran was voted out by five votes, Bethania Palma Markus reports. So what happens next? I guess we’ll see at the swearing in ceremony whether Tran is going to try to get a judge to intervene. … Continue reading →

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Registrar tells El Monte “no”

Posted on March 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

The parcel tax is off the table in El Monte, although not beause the council members had a change in heart: It’s because the Los Angeles County Registrar’s Office said that cities would no longer be allowed to submit consolidation … Continue reading →

Posted in El Monte | 13 Comments

Woes in El Monte

Posted on March 20, 2009 by mngiadmin

Wow. Things keep getting worse when it comes to the budget situation in El Monte. Rebecca Kimitch reports that El Monte laid off 17 police officers, and it is still projecting a $2.5 million shortfall. Meantime, now city officials are … Continue reading →

Posted in West Covina | 16 Comments