Monthly Archives: October 2009

Norwalk councilman suspected of threatening wife

It’s a little bit out of our area, but interesting nonetheless: Norwalk City Councilman Rick Ramirez was arrested late Friday on suspicion of making criminal threats against his wife, authorities said. Ramirez, 41, was booked on suspicion of making criminal … Continue reading

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West Covina resident files campaign violation complaint

You know it’s election time when the district attorney’s office starts getting ethics complaints about campaign literature. West Covina resident Lloyd Johnson sent a letter to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on Friday questioning the legality of three … Continue reading

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West Covina residents trapped on upper-level floors

Sounds like someone maybe dropped the ball on this one: By Daniel Tedford Staff Writer WEST COVINA — Wheelchair bound elderly residents of a Holt Avenue retirement home have been stuck in their rooms for seven weeks while an elevator … Continue reading

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Gold Line included in MTA long-term plans

Looks like the MTA finally buckled under a little pressure from San Gabriel Valley officials …

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Schwarzenegger in town

In case you missed it, the gubernator himself was in Industry Thursday morning for a ceremonial signing of Assembly Bill 3X81 — which essentially paves the way for the construction of an NFL stadium in Industry. The bill exempts the … Continue reading

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Huff defends Senate procedural vote

I spoke with state Sen. Bob Huff Wednesday, who was less than pleased over allegations he had a conflict of interest when casting a vote in the Senate last week. The vote in questions was a procedural one to help … Continue reading

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Ah-nold’s back in town

The Governator himself is making a special trip to the San Gabriel Valley Thursday to ceremoniously sign a bill that would essentially pave the way for Ed Roski Jr.’s $800 million stadium project. The ceremony will be held at 8:30 … Continue reading

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Ron Calderon’s interesting goodbye

This tale comes from reporter James Wagner: There’s a difference between reporting politics locally and covering it in Sacramento. On the Senate floor, to get a legislator’s attention, you hand the guards your business card and they pass it along … Continue reading

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Dyers back in court, but case moving slow

Retired sheriff’s deputy Joseph Dyer, who is accused of embezzling half a million dollars from the city of La Puente, has been ordered to return to court in December for a pre-trial conference in December. Joseph Dyer and his wife, … Continue reading

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Industry in Venice

I walked into a bookshop in Venice Beach a week ago and what was the first thing I saw? A very familiar looking book cover about a strange but financially lucrative town right here in the San Gabriel Valley. I … Continue reading

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