Monthly Archives: April 2009

Rival asks Cedillo to donate campaign contributions to homeless

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Rebecca Kimitch

The money might be spent, but one of state Sen. Gil Cedillo’s political rivals wants him to give it back. Rafael Nadal, who, like Cedillo, is a candidate for the 32nd Congressional district, is asking Cedillo to donate to the … Continue reading →

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BP’s Lozano says he’s “vindicated” in China case

Posted on April 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

I just finished writing up this story. There’s much more meat to it, but I was limited on space. This week’s Leftovers column will have more …. BALDWIN PARK — A criminal probe of Mayor Manuel Lozano following his 2007 … Continue reading →

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First Cedillo disses endorsements, then he touts ‘em

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Frank Girardot

This press release from the Gil Cedillo campaign touts his endorsements from the mayors of both Baldwin Park and Irwindale. This after the Cedillo campaign dissed endorsements. Here’s the gist: El Monte, CA – Baldwin Park Mayor Manuel Lozano and … Continue reading →

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Pleitez staffer offends West Covina council members

Posted on April 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

A staffer working on the campaign for a “26-year-old idealist from East LA” got a bit of a tongue lashing by West Covina council members on Tuesday after he used an emotional discussion about potential employee layoffs as a campaign pitch … Continue reading →

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Fighting words from Cedillo’s camp

Posted on April 22, 2009 by mngiadmin

I was wondering just how Sen. Gil Cedillo would be combating Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s endorsement of Board of Equalization Chairwoman Judy Chu. And then I got a press release from Cedillo’s media reps reminding us that it is … Continue reading →

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‘Eager to participate’

Posted on April 22, 2009 by mngiadmin

West Covina City Council met last night, and among the items on the agenda was a request by Councilman Steve Herfert to discuss Mayor Roger Hernandez’s recent inquiry about being quoted in city press releases. As Councilwoman Shelley Sanderson explained it, this … Continue reading →

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Rosemead interim city manager on the outs?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by mngiadmin

It hasn’t been very long since Jeff Stewart took over the Rosemead interim city manager position — and he’s already got one foot out the door. Stewart is in negotiations with the city of Los Alamitos for a permanent city … Continue reading →

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Study sessions planned for Montebello Hills

Posted on April 21, 2009 by mngiadmin

The city will hold two study sessions to review the Montebello Hills Specific Plan and associated Draft Environmental Impact Report. The first session will be dedicated to the Montebello Hills Specific Plan and the Second Study Session will be dedicated … Continue reading →

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Chu gets Villaraigosa endorsement

Posted on April 21, 2009 by mngiadmin

Judy Chu grabbed an endorsement from Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, according to a press release. There will be an event tomorrow formally announcing the endorsement. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to Officially Endorse Judy Chu for Congress Mayor to be Joined … Continue reading →

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Closed schools, Rosemead guidelines and endorsements

Posted on April 21, 2009 by mngiadmin

Covina-Valley Unified School District voted to close two schools, Covina and Valencia elementaries, because of budget cuts and declining enrollment. Read here. New council majority, new guidlines. The Rosemead City Council looks for middle groud as it rethinks the city’s … Continue reading →

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