Monthly Archives: December 2010

Canyon City Alliance changes website to include Vulcan Materials

It was brought to my attention (Thanks, commenter David) that after reporting on this blog the Canyon City Alliance did not list Vulcan Materials as part of its coalition on its website, it has now been changed. This also comes … Continue reading

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An addendum to the FPPC investigation into the Canyon City Alliance with bonus analysis

I reported in today’s newspaper about a Fair Political Practices Commission investigation into “potential issues” regarding campaign literature from the Canyon City Alliance. The first thing I want to discuss is the assertion by Azusans Against Mining Expansion that the … Continue reading

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‘Extreme’ carolers pull early morning Christmas prank in Glendora (Video)

I am a little late to the party on this one, but it was a late night party so I am going to let myself slide. A group of kids pulled a Christmas caroling prank by orchestrating a small band … Continue reading

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My Christmas gift to you: weekend links

I know presents are more important, so I saved these important weekend links for you. This is a one-time offer exclusive that you can’t get anywhere else! How did the past week’s rainfall help our water coffers? Rebecca Kimitch has … Continue reading

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We Didn’t Start the Fire: a discussion on political reporting

Note: I changed the headline because when I have the opportunity to make an 80s pop music reference, I take it. Common blog commenter “David” responded to a recent post about Duarte possibly trying to turn a fire at a … Continue reading

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Appointments all around in Covina, West Covina

If you are a politician in Covina and West Covina, times appear to be good (in the sense of getting elected). In West Covina, Karin Armbrust went from second loser to being appointed on the council to replace newly minted … Continue reading

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Duarte fans the political flames after Vulcan Materials fire

Duarte officials are trying to throw some coals on a fire at a Vulcan Materials Co. facility last week. I can’t say I am surprised. When has an opportunity ever been lost in politics? More to the point, after a … Continue reading

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What you may have missed while you were dreaming of sunshine

A lot of national news this weekend dominated the headlines including the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and the defeat of the DREAM Act. While you were absorbing all that, here are some of the things you might have … Continue reading

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Tessitor named chairman of Gold Line construction board

Glendora Councilman Doug Tessitor was named the chairman of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority Board of Directors (try saying that title in one breath). A councilman since 2003 (up for re-election in March 2011) Tessitor has been … Continue reading

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Glendora council candidate connected to allegations of misconduct at Rio Hondo College

Reported in today’s paper that Rio Hondo college is investigating potential problems with its Police Academy beyond a testing breach being investigated by the state. At the heart of the allegations – that include employees watching porn and improper range … Continue reading

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