Author Archives: Ben Baeder

Monterey Park parts ways with Yotsuya

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Ben Baeder

During a special meeting Wednesday, the Monterey Park City Council voted 3-2 to dismiss City Manager June Yotsuya. “The decision, because of this economic condition all over the state right now, we decided to go in another direction,” said Councilman … Continue reading →

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Monterey Park city manager seat getting reheated

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Ben Baeder

For about the fifth time, the Monterey Park City Council today is scheduled to discuss firing City Manager June Yotsuya. Yotsuya took the job in 2008. The council met Wednesday to talk about Yotsuya’s contract, but they didn’t make a … Continue reading →

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Selecting new councilman not on La Puente agenda

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Ben Baeder

The La Puente City Council agenda doesn’t list a hearing regarding the city selecting a council member to fill Louie Lujan’s seat. Lujan resigned two weeks ago, a day before he pleaded guilty to perjury for lying in campaign finance … Continue reading →

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Trash could get expensive in La Puente

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Ben Baeder

LA PUENTE – The City Council on Tuesday will consider raising residential trash rates by 5 percent and commercial rates by 10 percent. Trash hauler Valley Vista Services proposed raising monthly residential rates by $1.13 to $23.32, according to a … Continue reading →

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Monterey Park city manager on the hot seat Friday morning

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Ben Baeder

MONTEREY PARK – The City Council at 8 a.m. Friday will discuss firing City Manager June Yotstuya, according to a notice from the City Clerk’s office. The council discussed Yotsuya’s contract Wednesday night but failed to make a decision whether … Continue reading →

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Monterey Park’s Venti goes Old Testament

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Ben Baeder

I’ve always wondered why Monterey Park Councilman Benjamin “Frank” Venti had that ponytail. Now I know why. Here’s a piece from reporter Daniel Tedford’s story about former Monterey Park Councilwoman Sharon Martinez being charged with several felonies. Venti was happy … Continue reading →

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Another San Gabriel Valley politician facing criminal charges

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Ben Baeder

Former Councilwoman Sharon Martinez looks like she might be in trouble: Here’s an update from reporter Daniel Tedford: MONTEREY PARK – County prosecutors have charged former Councilwoman Sharon Martinez with five felonies in connection with a 2007 election campaign mailer. … Continue reading →

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Diamond Bar still doesn’t feel like dancing

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Ben Baeder

Despite objections from Councilwoman Ling-Ling Chang, Diamond Bar maintained it’s ban on new businesses that include dancing: DIAMOND BAR – The City Council has decided not to seek changes to an ordinance banning live entertainment and dancing at new businesses. … Continue reading →

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El Monte City School District chooses replacement for Salcedo

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Ben Baeder

The El Monte City School Board selected a candidate to fill the seat vacated by the death of Agustin Roberto “Bobby” Salcedo, who was killed in January while visiting his wife’s family in Mexico. He is being replaced by Robert … Continue reading →

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Tonight they dance in Diamond Bar, or at least they talk about it

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Ben Baeder

The Orwellian dance saga in Diamond Bar continues: DIAMOND BAR — City officials tonight will meet to discuss ways of possibly changing the city’s ban on new dancing and live entertainment businesses, such as restaurants and bars. Councilwoman Ling-Ling Chang … Continue reading →

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