Monthly Archives: January 2010

Bye Blanca: South El Monte’s long-time mayor officially off City Council

I know she was eccentric, but it’s still kind of sad to see that Blanca Figueroa will no longer serve on the South El Monte City Council. I am having trouble finding out when she was first elected, but I … Continue reading

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Rosemead chickens to fly the coop?

From Staff Writer, Rebecca Kimitch: The City Council will decide today (Tuesday) when and how to kick a controversial poultry slaughterhouse out of town. Council members could decide to follow the Planning Commission’s recommendation to send Chinese American Live Poultry … Continue reading

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Leftovers from City Hall: The San Gabriel Valley gets a pot hub

LA PUENTE – I guess the San Gabriel Valley officially has a new marijuana capital – La Puente. While officials at Los Angeles City Hall, the sheriff’s office, and the District Attorney’s office were all trying find ways to get … Continue reading

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Leftovers from City Hall: As cities turn 50, the Valley lacks an identity

Sorry this is posted so late. Busy week. – This year marks something special for the San Gabriel Valley. The last of the Valley’s post-World War II cities are turning 50. Temple City and San Dimas will reach the half-century … Continue reading

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Azusa council playing with fire?

Azusa is poised to give City Manager Fran Delach a 5 percent raise and a 5 percent bonus, saying the city recently met its goals, such as bringing a Target to the city. I think most would agree that Delach … Continue reading

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El Monte students need more awareness of college

Apparently students in El Monte do not have enough awareness of college. The city council will discuss at their meeting tomorrow a resolution declaring February College Awareness Month. The sign of the times was placed on the agenda at the … Continue reading

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La Puente adopts marijuana law

The city is allowing only six marijuana dispensaries, according to a law passed Tuesday night. The council unanimously passed the ordinance, which also calls for security at dispensaries. The law is similar to those passed in other cities, but there … Continue reading

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Leftovers: Leftovers goes budget crisis

Since there wasn’t much going on in local politics over the holidays, here’s a eight-point plan for LA County to help fix California. Some of it’s quantifiable, and I realize some the money is from federal programs. 1. Reduce firefighter … Continue reading

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