Monthly Archives: August 2009

Irwindale city manager on the outs

Posted on August 14, 2009 by mngiadmin

Almost a year ago to the day, Irwindale City Manager Robert Griego confirmed he could be leaving his job to take a city administrator position in Woodburn, Ore. But Griego never left. Now, city officials say he’s retiring. And the … Continue reading →

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Baldwin Park election candidates dropping like flies

Posted on August 13, 2009 by mngiadmin

Two candidates in the Baldwin Park November municipal election have been disqualified because of election code violations. Local businessman Greg Tuttle, who was running for mayor, and Victor Macias, who was running for the council, both had their filing forms … Continue reading →

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Dollars and cents

Posted on August 13, 2009 by mngiadmin

Curious about how much your city will lose under the new state budget? Check out this database that the Sacramento Bee compiled. It estimates how much cities and redevelopment agencies stand to lose under the state’s plan to borrow money … Continue reading →

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The costly stadium fight

Posted on August 13, 2009 by mngiadmin

It’s not easy fighting billionaire developer Ed Roski. And apparently, it isn’t cheap either. Reporter James Wagner had a story in today’s paper about the price tag of Walnut’s legal fight against a proposed National Football League stadium in neighboring … Continue reading →

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Dyers make an appearance in court

Posted on August 11, 2009 by mngiadmin

Joseph Dyer and his wife were in court today in connection with an embezzlement case involving the city of La Puente. Dyer, 53, was indicted last month on charges of grand theft, embezzlement, crimes by a public officer and five … Continue reading →

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Reporter James Wagner talks NFL stadium on Las Vegas radio

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Rod Leveque

Reporter James Wagner talks about plans for an NFL stadium in Industry on Papa Joe Chevalier’s radio show on KNUU AM 970 in Las Vegas. Get the Flash Mp3 Player widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox!

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Rio Hondo trustee to run for El Monte mayor

Posted on August 9, 2009 by mngiadmin

You’ll probably all be seeing a lot more of these kinds of posts with election season for local cities drawing close: Rio Hondo College trustee Andre Quintero has announced he will not seek another four-year term this fall to the … Continue reading →

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Baldwin Park election forms filed

Posted on August 9, 2009 by mngiadmin

The November election filing period in Baldwin Park has closed and the names are in. Incumbent Mayor Manuel Lozano will be running against Councilman Ricard Pacheco and local businessman and gadfly Greg Tuttle for the mayor’s seat. Incumbents Marlen Garcia … Continue reading →

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Speaking of La Puente …

Posted on August 9, 2009 by mngiadmin

Now retired Industry Sheriff’s Sgt. Joseph Dyer is due in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday for a pre-trial conference. Dyer is accused of embezzling $500,000 in towing fees from the city of La Puente over the course of several … Continue reading →

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Hernandez off the hook in Lujan investigation

Posted on August 9, 2009 by mngiadmin

  Looks like the District Attorney’s Office isn’t going to need Assemblyman Ed Hernandez, D-West Covina, in their case against La Puente Mayor Louie Lujan. Hernandez’s staff was contacted about two weeks ago about setting up a tentative meeting between … Continue reading →

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