Monthly Archives: May 2009

Public employees push off retirement

Posted on May 13, 2009 by mngiadmin

A survey performed by the Center for State and Local Government Excellence shows that public sector employees are delaying retirement as a result of the sagging economy: WASHINGTON, DC – The slumping economy is holding back retirements among state and … Continue reading →

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La Puente searches for city attorney

Posted on May 13, 2009 by mngiadmin

Just came across this on the La Puente city Web site: RFQ For City Attorney Services All Statements of Qualifications are due in the Office of the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2009. Please click the … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Chung sues West Covina

Posted on May 11, 2009 by mngiadmin

Just got confirmation from the West Covina City Clerk’s office that the city was served with a lawsuit on behalf of Community Development Director Chris Chung, who alleges that Mayor Roger Hernandez subjected him to a hostile work enviornment. I’m going now to … Continue reading →

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Election stories round-up

Posted on May 10, 2009 by mngiadmin

Reporter Rebecca Kimitch has been – and will continue to be – working on a series of election stories leading up to the 32nd Congressional District race next Tuesday. Here’s a recap of some of those stories that ran over … Continue reading →

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Leftovers column

Posted on May 10, 2009 by mngiadmin

The latest installment: You can’t have a campaign without political mailers, and apparently you can’t have political mailers without a little scandal. Sen. Gil Cedillo is getting a negative reaction from the recent round of mailers he sent out attacking … Continue reading →

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More endorsements for Cedillo

Posted on May 10, 2009 by mngiadmin

We’re just a little over a week away from the 32nd Congressional District race, and Cedillo is still pulling in those endorsements. Here’s the latest press release from Cedillo’s people: El Monte, CA – State Senator Gil Cedillo has earned … Continue reading →

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From Colton to Covina

Posted on May 8, 2009 by mngiadmin

Here’s a story printed in our sister paper, the San Bernardino Sun, about new Covina City Manager Daryl Parrish: Colton city manager headed to CovinaMichael J. Sorba, Staff WriterPosted: 05/07/2009 06:38:35 PM PDT COLTON – City Manager Daryl Parrish has … Continue reading →

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Boxer applauds Gold Line money

Posted on May 8, 2009 by mngiadmin

I spotted this in my inbox this morning:   Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today lauded U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s announcement that $66.7 million in the economic recovery package will be used for Metro’s … Continue reading →

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Covina hires new City Manager

Posted on May 7, 2009 by mngiadmin

Jennifer McLain just posted this bit of information on our Web site: COVINA – Ten months after the firing of the city’s top executive, elected leaders have finally decided on a new City Manager. Daryl Parrish, who for the past … Continue reading →

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Feisty fliers

Posted on May 7, 2009 by mngiadmin

With 12 days until the election, the fists, well, fliers, are coming out. And in some cases, these fliers are just downright entertaining. Here is the latest one sent by Betty Tom Chu – who dropped the Tom for this election … Continue reading →

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