Author Archives: James Figueroa

Reports of Lola Storing’s death greatly exaggerated

Former La Puente councilwoman Lola Storing is doing fine in a Yorba Linda rehab facility. Councilman John Solis passed on word last week that letters sent to Storing’s La Puente home were returned, marked “deceased.” No one with the city … Continue reading

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San Dimas talks Gold Line site

Long after residents dissuaded San Dimas from locating a future Gold Line station at Bonita and Cataract, the city is still discussing the best place to put a station. The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is currently studying … Continue reading

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No place like home for San Dimas council, employees

Before the City Council’s first meeting in the newly renovated San Dimas Civic Center, the city had an open house and ribbon-cutting celebration Tuesday for the $12 million project. There was no actual ribbon, but Mayor Curt Morris and Mayor … Continue reading

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Citrus Walk project gets golden shovel photo op

Here’s the photo the Olson Co. sent us of their groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday. Those are the Olson execs on the right, and one on the left. Covina council members and staffers are in the middle. Absent is Councilman Bob Low, … Continue reading

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Incumbents lead in San Dimas

Absentee results have been posted in the city council and mayor elections, giving comfortable margins to Curt Morris, Emmett Badar, John Ebiner. Each have at least 65 percent out of just less than 1,000 ballots. Results will be updated on … Continue reading

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La Puente: Kenline update, Holliman’s last meeting

Former City Manager Josi Kenline is still negotiating the terms of her departure. A settlement agreement was listed on tonight’s council agenda, but I’m now hearing the item will be pulled. Her contract called for $160,000 in severance. I’ve got … Continue reading

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San Dimas candidates online

Incumbent John Ebiner, one of three candidates for two City Council seats in the March 8 election, has asked for your support via YouTube: His website is sparse, featuring only a short statement and an e-mail address, but I imagine … Continue reading

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Not every door opens for a mayor

Covina Mayor Peggy Delach had a unusual excuse for missing Tuesday’s City Council meeting — she was stuck on the tarmac at Ontario airport because the plane’s door was stuck. This after the flight was already delayed. Delach wound up … Continue reading

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