Monthly Archives: June 2009

La Verne councilman found not guilty

Posted on June 30, 2009 by mngiadmin

Steven Johnson not guilty, jury finds… La Verne councilman found not guilty By Daniel Tedford, Staff Writer Posted: 06/30/2009 11:51:08 AM PDT WEST COVINA – A jury has found a La Verne councilman not guilty of conflict of interest charges, … Continue reading →

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Town Hall meeting in West Covina on Tuesday?

Posted on June 29, 2009 by mngiadmin

I’ve received a couple of calls from residents informing me of a community meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the West Covina ballot measure regarding districts. West Covina Assitant City Clerk Sue Rush says this is not a … Continue reading →

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El Monte considers bankruptcy

Posted on June 29, 2009 by mngiadmin

Another blow to El Monte: El Monte considers bankruptcy By Rebecca Kimitch, Staff Writer Posted: 06/29/2009 01:28:02 AM PDT EL MONTE – The city council will consider Tuesday whether to initiate Chapter 9 bankruptcy proceedings for El Monte, according to … Continue reading →

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SGV water official arrested for $1 million worth of fraud

Posted on June 22, 2009 by mngiadmin

Elected water board member John Leung is still behind bars on charges that include forgery and fraud in excess of $1 million. He is being held on a $1 million bail. Leung has served on the San Gabreil Valley Municipal … Continue reading →

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El Monte developer arrested on felony counts

Posted on June 21, 2009 by mngiadmin

Talk about breaking news … I just wrapped up this story running in tomorrow’s paper: EL MONTE — Police arrested the developer of a proposed $1 billion transit-oriented project on suspicion of forgery and embezzlement, among other felony charges, authorities … Continue reading →

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Irwindale Chamber heading to Egypt

Posted on June 12, 2009 by mngiadmin

The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce is going to take a trip to Egypt, and what’s you to join it. I called the Chamber to get more info, but the office is closed today. I’m not sure what the details are…like … Continue reading →

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Home of La Puente Councilman searchd by D.A.’s office this morning

Posted on June 11, 2009 by mngiadmin

From Reporter Tania Chatila… LA PUENTE – Investigators from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office served search warrants today at the home of La Puente City Councilman Louie A. Lujan and his campaign treasurer. Spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons said the … Continue reading →

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BP park improvements move forward

Posted on June 11, 2009 by mngiadmin

Driving through Baldwin Park the other day I noticed some significant progress on Morgan Park. City officials had originally planned for a million-dollar upgrade to the city’s most popular park. But when $600,000 in state bond money fell through the … Continue reading →

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South El Monte mayor throws in the mayor’s hat

Posted on June 11, 2009 by mngiadmin

With City Council elections coming up in November, we’re getting all sorts of information about who’s running and who isn’t in our local San Gabriel Valley cities. In South El Monte, Mayor Blanca Figueroa announced Tuesday night that while she … Continue reading →

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Read the full Temple City story here

Posted on June 11, 2009 by mngiadmin

Biggest news of the day comes out of Temple City ….. It will be interesting to see how this probe unfolds in the coming days and weeks.

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