-
-
-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- Richard McDonough on Former Walnut star basketball player found shot to death in Irvine
- Lukas Pierce on Special Diamond Bar City Council mtg on Friday, 7:30 a.m.
- Christine Figueroa on Bye Blanca: South El Monte’s long-time mayor officially off City Council
- Ralph Emmons on Citrus Walk project gets golden shovel photo op
- ruben b. on Pico Rivera officials safe from parking tickets?
Archives
- May 2013
- April 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- July 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
Meta
Monthly Archives: June 2010
UPDATED: Rep. Gary Miller celebrates Social Media Day by joining Twitter
In my inbox today I was greeted by the news that Republican Congressman Gary Miller had not only joined Facebook, but would also be keeping us up to date via twitter, as well. Miller’s first tweet: “Crawling out of my … Continue reading
Posted in Whittier
Tagged Congress, Gary Miller, La Habra, Rowland Heights, Whittier
Leave a comment
How much does patriotism…er…fireworks cost?
Working on a story about how the economy has affected cities’ ability to produce fireworks and Fourth of July celebration events. In the process, I spoke with the president of fireworks company Pyro Spectacular, Jim Souza. Jim said the average … Continue reading
Posted in Pico Rivera
Tagged fireworks, Fourth of July, Independence Day, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Rose Bowl
Leave a comment
El Monte getting what it’s owed
You know that friend that is constantly not bringing enough money for dinner or always needs some help buying his movie ticket or paying rent? Well, it seems Phoenix Waste and Recycling Services was kind of like that friend to … Continue reading
Weekend roundup
I know it doesn’t seem like anything else matters after the U.S. lost its FIFA World Cup match against new soccer (futbol for those speaking the Queen’s English) nemesis Ghana, but there was some news over the weekend, believe it … Continue reading
This is your side of the council chamber and this is our side…
In the future, if you want to walk to the Azusa City Council dais and speak to your favorite councilman (for handshakes, serving petitions, autographs or general public scolding) you may have to practice your limbo skills … or just … Continue reading
Environmental groups worried about another NFL stadium exemption
Environmental groups are revealing the opponents’ apparent playbook. Concerned that another group may be seeking relief from state environmental laws, the environmental lobby is circulating a letter this week urging legislators not to support an exemption for a potential stadium … Continue reading
Appropriately, decision on marijuana dispensaries involves procrastination
For all the huffing and puffing going on in La Puente regarding marijuana dispensaries, it is taking the city some time to decide if they are going to outlaw the businesses. Debate sparked late last year when 10 stores opened … Continue reading
Antonovich takes a jab at Mexico’s government
Just grabbed this from Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich’s twitter feed: “@mikeantonovich: If Mexico continues with this frivolous lawsuit, then Arizona ought to counter-sue for the cost of services to illegal aliens” Antonovich is referencing Mexico’s government’s decision to … Continue reading
Posted in State politics
Tagged Arizona, immigration, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Leave a comment
Azusa councilman (incorrectly?) clumps school board with city
It was a quick comment, maybe one said in the moment, but there were some whispers and shaking heads on Monday night after one of Uriel Macias comments on the budget. The city was about to vote on their budget … Continue reading
Interest in Glendora commissions, committees remains limited
Remember when I told you about Glendora’s issues with getting volunteers for come of its city’s commissions and committees? It is OK if you don’t, I got the link for you right here so you can eagerly get the background … Continue reading