Monthly Archives: September 2010

Inequality of wealth series takes a look at labor unions

In the continuing series by Slate.com regarding the inequality of wealth (which is a must read, IMHO) today’s story deals with labor unions affect. I thought this was a pertinent story because whenever we write stories about public salaries, the … Continue reading

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Anthony Adams’ letter to the Supreme Court regarding Glendora redevelopment area, law

The letter that Adams wrote to the Supreme Court, which was the basis for today’s story taking a further look at the legal challenges surrounding Glendora’s attempt to get redevelopment dollars for an area along Arrow Highway, hasn’t been posted … Continue reading

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Late homework: An afternoon version of the weekend in review

Mark me down a letter grade for bringing you the weekend’s news this afternoon. Economists have a tempered reaction to Jerry Brown’s plan to create 500,000 new jobs. Azusa approved a farmer’s market that will operate as a filler at … Continue reading

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District decides to leave the money on the table, but will move forward with ‘Confucius Classroom’

Question: If you are an advocate against, say, a program supported by a foreign regime that provides both a) money and b) materials – which thing are you most angry about? Hacienda-La Puente Unified School District officials are betting on … Continue reading

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Dueling farmer’s markets

This just in (and by that, I mean, I decided to write it right now): Farmer’s market planned in Azusa will directly compete with Duarte’s! SHOCKING. Not really. I mean, it is just a farmer’s market. But in a heated … Continue reading

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Former Bell mayor skips local gala set to honor him, protesters go home empty handed

What an ungracious guest. When someone throws a party for you, you should probably show up. In the classic words of the formidable scholar Stephanie from Full House “How rude.” You see, the former Bell Mayor George Cole is under … Continue reading

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Ron Artest is a tall man, Grace Napolitano is … lets say she is not quite as tall a woman (Picture)

I don’t know what Ron said that was so funny, but from all the way down there I am surprised Congresswoman Grace Napolitano heard it. I kid, I kid. This was the Congresswoman with the Lakers star at their mental … Continue reading

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Ron Artest speaks at Montebello school, thanks his psychiatrist (again)

L.A. Lakers champ and Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-Santa Fe Springs, visited Eastmont Intermediate School to talk to children about accessing mental health services and battling stigmas associated with seeking help, they said. Artest was greeted with loud cheers. Artest told … Continue reading

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Dalia’s owner keeps the free pizza flowing

Just got off the phone with an officials from Dalia’s Italian Ristorante, which had their grand opening today that featured free pizza for a year to the first 100 customers. Well, since more than 100 people showed up in line, … Continue reading

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Free pizza for a year for first 100 customers at new Azusa restaurant (Yeah, you read that right)

I’m not sure Dalia’s Pizza fully understands the implications of what they have done. The restaurant is offering free pizza for a year to its first 100 customers Thursday in celebration of its grand opening. The restaurant opens at 10 … Continue reading

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