Monthly Archives: May 2009

Hug it out, West Covina representatives

Posted on May 29, 2009 by mngiadmin

An editorial tackles Mayor Roger Hernandez’s accusations that the City Council is engaged in a gift of public funds. The editorial conlcudes: There is every possibility that there might be something to Hernandez’s suspicions about too much money being paid … Continue reading →

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Chargers refuse new staidum in San Diego, Majestic Realty refuses lawsuit negotiations with Walnut*

Posted on May 29, 2009 by mngiadmin

Majestic Realty terminates negotiations with Walnut over proposed NFL stadium By Amanda Baumfeld, Staff Writer Posted: 05/28/2009 10:00:20 PM PDT WALNUT – Majestic Realty has terminated negotiations with Walnut over a proposed NFL stadium, saying city officials requested a “wish … Continue reading →

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Consultants, Colton and Covina

Posted on May 28, 2009 by mngiadmin

Covina’s newest City Manager, Daryl Parrish, is scheduled to begin on June 1. In this story, which ran in The San Bernardino Sun, it discusses a “perception problem” that may have been created when Parrish used $15,000 from Cotlon’s discrentionary funds to … Continue reading →

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Thanks, but no thanks, remaining Rosemead commissioners

Posted on May 28, 2009 by mngiadmin

Rebecca Kimitch writes that the City Council will replace the entire planning commission, the board that votes on planning related issues in the city: ROSEMEAD – The City Council voted Tuesday to replace all five members of the Planning Commission … Continue reading →

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Up for wiffleball?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by mngiadmin

A two-hour ground breaking and grant signing ceremony for the city of Industry Water Recycling project at the Big League Dreams was concluded with a pitching and batting duel between the vice chairwoman’s of two state boards. Frances Spivy-Weber, Vice Chair … Continue reading →

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District Attorney receives West Covina complaint

Posted on May 27, 2009 by mngiadmin

Dave Demerjian, head of the District Attorney’s Public Integrity Division, said on Tuesday that it received a complaint filed on Friday by Mayor Roger Hernandez, who is alledging that West Covina City Council is gifting public funds. Hernandez himself voted … Continue reading →

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City Manager gets $203,490 per year, plus free car, plus free rent, plus 20 days vacation time, plus…

Posted on May 27, 2009 by mngiadmin

The contract for Covina’s newest City Manager, Daryl Parrish, is going to be approved tonight. Here what he’s getting, according to the contract on page 186 of tonight’s staff report: 1. Annual salary: $203,490, subject to an annual 5 percent … Continue reading →

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Open Forum: What sacrifices have you had to make as a result of the recession?

Posted on May 27, 2009 by mngiadmin

It’s clear from some of the responses about Irwindale Police Department that either: a.) You support the Irwindale Police Department and feel that they have sacrificed enough, or  b.) You think the Irwindale officers should suck it up and forgo … Continue reading →

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Irwindale Police Union: Their side

Posted on May 26, 2009 by mngiadmin

Irwindale Police Officer and Union President John Fraijo could not be reached by press time when the story about the budget deficit in Irwindale ran over the weekend. Police officers refused to forgo their 4 percent salary increase, as outlined … Continue reading →

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Irwindale police demand raise, council members hold on to health benefits

Posted on May 22, 2009 by mngiadmin

It looks like Irwindale city employees with be foregoing their 4 percent cost of living increases as part of a proposed 2009-10 budget proposal. Well, not all of the employees – the police officers are still demanding their raise. In … Continue reading →

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