Monthly Archives: April 2009

Fair game: employee salaries

Posted on April 20, 2009 by mngiadmin

The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District is going to consider yanking Bill Robinson on Tuesday from his appointed post on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California after he questioned whether the labor unions are immune from budget … Continue reading →

Posted in Irwindale | 10 Comments

Diamond Bar politicians ‘go after everything’

Posted on April 20, 2009 by mngiadmin

Diamond Bar is celebrating its 20th birthday, and during that time, politicians have been playing hard-ball, Bethania Palma Markus reports. Former Councilwoman Eileen Ansari, who served on the council from 1993 to 2001, has first-hand experience, as do many who … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Council districts, sewer fees and anti-Roger

Posted on April 20, 2009 by mngiadmin

West Covina City Council is meeting tomorrow. Among the topics on the agenda: 1. The city is considering raising sewer fees 63 cents a month per household, which could generate $200,000. The money could only be used for sewer maintenance … Continue reading →

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Happy 420

Posted on April 20, 2009 by mngiadmin

For college kids and marijuana enthusiasts around the country, 420 is a very important day. And if you need a dispensary to go to, here’s the local spot. But since it doesn’t have any permits, it likely won’t be around for … Continue reading →

Posted in Covina | 3 Comments

UPDATED: Funding the races

Posted on April 15, 2009 by mngiadmin

So, Cedillo’s people were the first to send out a press release stating how much has been raised so far in fundraising. He’s at $568,000. Then, Emanuel Pleitez announced that he has raised $152,777. And that latest to send her … Continue reading →

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Maximum Cedillo exposure

Posted on April 15, 2009 by mngiadmin

So it seems everyone is still buzzing about this Los Angeles story documenting $125,000 in campaign money Sen. Gil Cedillo has used for shopping sprees, lavish hotels and gourmet food. The Times’ Hector Tobar followed up with his own take on … Continue reading →

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Congressional race heats up

Posted on April 15, 2009 by mngiadmin

There was a great story in the paper yesterday looking at the 32nd Congressional race, written by Rebecca Kimitch. What I found particularly interesting is that Monterey Park Councilwoman Betty Tom Chu is throwing her name in the hat. I wonder how badly that … Continue reading →

Posted in State politics | 19 Comments

The La Puente employee mystery solved

Posted on April 15, 2009 by mngiadmin

So Monday’s closed session meeting to “CONSIDER PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE” had nothing to do with City Attorney James Casso, city officials tell me. Apparently, an employee who was “released not too long ago after a long history of reprimands,” made … Continue reading →

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Need medical coverage? Just move to Irwindale

Posted on April 12, 2009 by mngiadmin

Jennifer McLain reports today that the “Jardin de Roca” or “Garden of Rocks” city has been offering subsidized medical and vision coverage to residents for 30 years. The price tag: $1. The plan cost the city $1.1 million last year. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Leftovers column

Posted on April 12, 2009 by mngiadmin

In Rosemead, the price of change comes with a $330,000 price tag. Oliver Chi, who served as city manager for two years, was dismissed Tuesday from the city’s top executive position and is expected to be replaced temporarily by Jeffrey … Continue reading →

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