Monthly Archives: May 2009

Patricia Allen, 58, loses battle with cancer

Patricia Allen, wife of Covina Mayor Walter Allen III, lost her 16 year battle with cancer on Tuesday. Here is some information provided by the city: Patricia Thomas Allen, the wife of Covina Mayor Walter Allen III, passed awayfollowing a … Continue reading

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Hernandez alleges gift of public funds

Mayor Roger Hernandez called a special meeting for tonight at 4 p.m. to reconsider the approval of an owner participation agreement with the West Covina Senior Villas for the development of an affordable senior housing project. This is the property … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Council members skip meeting to go to Vegas*

The West Covina council meeting was cancelled last night due to a lack of quorom. It wasn’t because the council members were busy attending local election parties, but it was because some were at the International Conference of Shopping Centers … Continue reading

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Election recap

Any one suprised at the election results? Let’s recap: 1. It will by Judy Chu and Betty (Tom) Chu in a run-off for the 32nd Congressional seat. 2. All of the Governor’s tax measures failed. Now, the deficit is projected … Continue reading

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Election Day

Did you vote yet? If so, what did you see or hear at the polls?

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U.S. Congress or ‘bars in Georgetown?’

The election is just four days away, and here’s the latest round of mailers sent by Sen. Gil Cedillo targeting 32nd Congressional District Candidate Emanuel Pleitez:

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Tough week for Teresa Hernandez

First, 32nd Congressional candidate Teresa Hernandez gets audited, then, her restaurant gets burglarized — in less than a week!

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‘We have a great Police Department’ El Monte Councilman says

Here’s what El Monte Council members are saying about the kicking cop issue, according to a story written by Tania Chatila. El Monte City Councilwoman Emily Ishigaki said it was too early to comment on the investigation, but said Fierro … Continue reading

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Force justified, Dammeier said

Dieter Dammeier, the attorney for the El Monte Police Union, among others, justifies kick. Union attorney: El Monte officer’s force justified The actions of an officer who kicked a man in the head following a high speed pursuit Wednesday were … Continue reading

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New city manager in Rosemead

Jeff Allred will serve as Rosemead’s newest City Manager, Rebecca Kimitch reports. ROSEMEAD – The Rosemead City Council selected its fourth city manager in as many years Tuesday, naming Jeff Allred to the post. Allred, Norco’s city manager, replaces Jeffrey … Continue reading

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