Monthly Archives: September 2009

Lujan still being investigated

Posted on September 25, 2009 by mngiadmin

Just got off the phone with Dave Demerjian, head of the district attorney’s Public Integrity Division. He said a lingering case investigating alleged campaign finance violations by La Puente Mayor Louie Lujan is still ongoing. No charges have been filed … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for some football?

Posted on September 25, 2009 by mngiadmin

It’s almost official — almost. With the larger of two legal challenges against an NFL Stadium in Industry settled, officials are saying that the hope of pro football returning to LA are “that close.” The Industry City Council approved a … Continue reading →

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Pasadena looks at retirees for possible cost-savings

Posted on September 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

Pasadena officials may have identified an easy way to save millions in crucial city dollars — identify retiring employees and then decide whether to fill their positions. Dan Abendschein reports the city has identified 35 employees who are likely to … Continue reading →

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$9 million settlement looming in Walnut Vs. Industry lawsuit

Posted on September 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

James Wagner reports that Walnut has agreed to drop its lawsuit against Industry over the proposed NFL stadium for $9 million, among other concessions. The settlement agreement was approved by the Walnut City Council on Tuesday. It’s expected to go … Continue reading →

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The Terminator comes to Monrovia

Posted on September 18, 2009 by mngiadmin

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made a trip to Monrovia this morning and saved a group of developmentally disabled residents from being thrown out on the streets. The nearly two dozen residents of Regency Apartments — ages 21 to 61 — got … Continue reading →

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El Monte Transit Village in more trouble

Posted on September 18, 2009 by mngiadmin

For many, a massive, billion-dollar development plan for the El Monte Transit Village was always a little bit far-fetched. But ever since the president of the development company pegged to build the center was arrested on fraud allegations, the proposal … Continue reading →

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Need Rose Bowl tickets? Gotta get on the list

Posted on September 18, 2009 by mngiadmin

If you were lucky or connected enough to score some Rose Bowl game tickets last year through a Pasadena official, that may have been the last time. The Pasadena City Council has tightened the rules behind giving out complimentary tickets … Continue reading →

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Duvall denies “sexual conquests”

Posted on September 12, 2009 by mngiadmin

Former Assemblyman Mike Duvall may have been caught on tape bragging about his “sexual conquests” to a fellow lawmaker, but that doesn’t mean they actually happened. The married Republican from Yorba Linda — whose district includes parts of La Habra … Continue reading →

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Former Rosemead mayor runs for school board

Posted on September 12, 2009 by mngiadmin

It seems former Rosemead Mayor John Tran just can’t stay out of the political ring. Five months after losing his seat on the Rosemead City Council by just one vote, Tran is now trying for the El Monte Union High … Continue reading →

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Pico Rivera officials safe from parking tickets?

Posted on September 12, 2009 by mngiadmin

Parking tickets. We all get them, except that is if you’re one of the 15 to 20 Pico Rivera officials and their family members who were exempt from parking violations. A public safety employee — who requested anonymity citing job … Continue reading →

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