Monthly Archives: July 2009

Now that’s legislative action

At least state budget talks haven’t resulted to this yet:

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Just when you thought it was over….

….state lawmakers are at it again. First they said they were close to a striking a deal that would close the state budget last week. Then they were expected to finalize plans tonight. Now, they are meeting tomorrow to have it … Continue reading

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Olson Co. comes to town

A few graphs from a story running in tomorrow’s paper: BALDWIN PARK — Eight months after a massive revitalization project fell through the cracks, city officials are hoping a new developer can salvage their dreams for a downtown urban village. … Continue reading

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All things Pico

I stumbled upon this Web sitefrom someone who posted a comment on an earlier post … If you’re interested in Pico Rivera politics, it’s worth a look.

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Leftovers column

Here ya go…. The race for the 57th District Assembly seat is heating up. Baldwin Park Councilwoman Monica Garcia is the latest candidate to throw her name in for the June 2010 primaries. She joins a growing list of local … Continue reading

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Beilke calls DA complaints “preposterous”

Pico Rivera City Councilman Ron Beilke is finally speaking out about complaints filed against him with the District Attorney’s alleging election code violations and conflict of interest. The former mayor called the complaints that led to search warrants being served … Continue reading

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La Puente employees to take furloughs

All La Puente city employees are being forced to take two furlough days a month over the next year in an effort to offset growing revenue losses. The furloughs — which will amount to a 10 percent annual wage cut … Continue reading

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BP’s Monica Garcia running for Assembly

The race for the 57th District Assembly seat is heating up. Baldwin Park Councilwoman Monica Garcia is the latest candidate to throw her name in for the June 2010 primaries. She joins a growing list of local politicians vying for … Continue reading

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Everything you need to know about how to peel a banana

Trust us, just watch. 

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It’s official: Judy Chu is sworn in as Congresswoman

From Judy Chu’s office: Judy Chu Sworn in As First Chinese American Congresswoman Speaker Pelosi Presides Over Event During Regular Session of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Judy Chu was sworn in today as our nation’s first Chinese American Congresswoman during … Continue reading

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