Monthly Archives: July 2010

Bear crime escalation: From picnic baskets to cars

Yogi was just a petty thief compared to this Colorado bear. On Friday in Denver, a bear searching for a snack ended up going for a joy ride in a teenager’s 2008 Toyota Corolla. Once the car came to an … Continue reading

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Your weekly weekend roundup and crystal ball (a.k.a. Internet) look

I am not sure what news could overtake the bittersweet emotions of the Angels losing three out of four to the Rangers, moving to seven games out of first place, and trading 8-year Angel veteran Joe Saunders while getting a … Continue reading

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New spokesperson for Vulcan Materials

For those of you familiar with the ongoing issue of the Azusa Rock Quarry, the plan from Vulcan Materials Co., and the battle between Azusa and Duarte, you are familiar with Vulcan spokesman Todd Priest, who is with the public … Continue reading

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Senators backing bill that blocks net neutrality get major donations from AT&T

Lost in the wave of Shirley Sherrod, BP, financial regulation, SB1070, health care, and the overwhelming intelligence structure is this little thing called net neutrality. Now, for many people (specifically many tech industry folk or just those who are concerned … Continue reading

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Isn’t this where we always thought it would go? Duarte will take Azusa to court

Just when you thought it was over there is breaking news the Duarte City Council has unanimously decided to pursue litigation against Vulcan and Azusa over the recently approved Azusa Rock Quarry mining project. OK, you didn’t really think it … Continue reading

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Goats. Billboard. IHOP. Local news reporting at its finest (really though)

Every now and then there is a story that everyone should be aware of: Washington Post’s Top Secret America, the Shirley Sherrod debacle, and Virginia goats hanging out on an IHOP billboard. OK, maybe you aren’t aware of the goats, … Continue reading

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UPDATED: No Bell type salaries in local San Gabriel Valley cities

The reporting staff here at the Tribune came together like the A Team … no wait … The Justice League (way more fitting) to check in on local cities to see what the City Managers and City Councils are making … Continue reading

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I don’t think Carl Harstine will have a problem replacing those flags

Since my story ran today about WWII veteran Carl Harstine’s flags being stolen – twice – I have probably received at least seven e-mails and phone calls from people eager to replace the lost flags. And that was probably in … Continue reading

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Azusa Target now accepting applications

The economy is saved! The new Target being constructed in Azusa is now accepting applications for jobs. OK, so maybe the economy still has a long way to go, but for those in need of work you can now apply … Continue reading

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Weekend roundup and tonight’s events

I hope everyone enjoyed their heat-wave filled weekends. In case you were out enjoying your life, here is your weekend roundup so you can get the news and be an informed member of society and all that. There is this … Continue reading

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