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UPDATE: Azusa Rock Quarry referendum deadline is today
I haven’t heard anything from the Azusa city clerk’s office this morning, but the deadline for the county to respond on the Azusa Rock Quarry referendum effort is today. Members of the political action group Azusans Against Mining Expansion submitted … Continue reading
Posted in Duarte
Tagged mining, political action groups, referndum, Vulcan Materials Co.
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Monterey Park Police Officers’ Association backs former chief’s big time-off cash payout
(via reporter Thomas Himes) The Monterey Park Police Officers’ Association on Wednesday came out in support of a former police chief who received $576,000 in pay and benefits during his last nine months of work for the city. In a … Continue reading
A lesson in civics
There were some new guests at the Glendora City Council meeting Tuesday. Students from a government class at Glendora High School were on hand, taking notes through the meeting. The students were tortured (I kid, I kid) …. ahem … … Continue reading
Glendora votes down resolution to support state, federal laws (because they already do, duh!)
One of the more interesting moments of Glendora’s city council meeting Tuesday night was the discussion over a resolution that would be a proclamation of support for “The Rule of Law and State Rights” The resolution, as it was written, … Continue reading
Posted in State politics
Tagged Arizona immigration law, illegal immigration, SB 1070
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Motto, scha-motto, let’s call the whole thing off
History triumphed over a historical marketing campaign in San Gabriel yesterday. The San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians were able to convince the council to oppose changing the city’s motto from “City with a Mission” to “History in the Making.” … Continue reading
Posted in San Gabriel
Tagged city mottos, environmental impacts, San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians
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Glendora to take back (minimal?) raises to department managers
In previous episodes of the salary/association wars in Glendora, the city was prepared to suspend a salary schedule recently approved for department managers that has been the subject of some controversy. It appears, after reading the staff report today, (updated) … Continue reading
A weekend to remember (and look, you can with this recap! How nice.)
Here is a quick look at the cost of Azusa’s environmental impact report for the recently approved Azusa Rock Quarry project. A recent survey shows SGV school districts pay superintendents an average of $185,000 annually. Advocates against police checkpoints say … Continue reading
Don’t cross the streams! Or What would happen if you put your hand in front a beam that smashes protons
Here is some fun viewing for your weekend. Not to heavy thinking involved, only discussions about advanced physics, anti-matter, multi-verses, math that might as well be in Latin and such. But the first question was too compelling not to watch. … Continue reading
Republican nominee for 57th district asks for a do-over concerning his endorsement of Roger Hernandez
Got this via reporter Rebecca Kimitch: Something got to Brian Gutierrez, Republican candidate for the 57th Assembly district, over the summer. Just two months after the 20-year-old candidate made the unusual move of endorsing his Democratic rival, West Covina Councilman … Continue reading
Vulcan announces Saturday access day through mining site to Fish Canyon trail
Vulcan Materials Co. will host an open access day to Fish Canyon on Saturday, officials said. The mining company will provide shuttles for access through its Azusa Rock Quarry mining site to reach the Fish Canyon Trail located just behind … Continue reading
Posted in Duarte
Tagged hiking, hiking trails, mining, Vulcan Materials Co., waterfalls
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