El Monte City School District chooses replacement for Salcedo

The El Monte City School Board selected a candidate to fill the seat vacated by the death of Agustin Roberto “Bobby” Salcedo, who was killed in January while visiting his wife’s family in Mexico.

He is being replaced by Robert “Mike” Barrios, a former board member.

Here’s a link to a story about how Salcedo died and the effort to find out who did it.

Tonight they dance in Diamond Bar, or at least they talk about it

The Orwellian dance saga in Diamond Bar continues:

DIAMOND BAR — City officials tonight will meet to discuss ways of possibly changing the city’s ban on new dancing and live entertainment businesses, such as restaurants and bars. Councilwoman Ling-Ling Chang is the city most vocal proponent for implementing a less strict ban. It’s a study session at 5:30 p.m. and no action is expected to be taken.