Author Archives: mngiadmin

Election Day drawing near…

Posted on November 1, 2009 by mngiadmin

In case you have questions about the election, how to vote or want to track results on Tuesday, keep this Web site bookmarked on your computer … And Happy Voting on Tuesday.

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Groundbreaking scheduled for freeway project

Posted on October 31, 2009 by mngiadmin

I wrote a story about a week ago about construction starting on a 2.2-mile stretch of the 10 Freeway in Baldwin Park, where Caltrans is building a carpool lane on either side of the highway. This construction — between the … Continue reading →

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Pay to play in La Puente

Posted on October 31, 2009 by mngiadmin

An article I wrote that ran in today’s paper: LA PUENTE — Officials are considering cutting a break for local sports leagues who pay to use the city’s fields. The City Council voted 3-0 Thursday to have staff members look … Continue reading →

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List of White House visitors released

Posted on October 31, 2009 by mngiadmin

OBAMA NAMES SOME WHITE HOUSE VISITORS I know it’s not local but what do you guys think — a step towards more open government, or a ploy to make it appear that way? I wonder what our local cities would … Continue reading →

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To meet or not to meet

Posted on October 30, 2009 by mngiadmin

West Covina’s gone and done it again. For the second year in a row, the city has scheduled a council meeting on the night of an election — last year it was the presidential election, this year, it’s the local … Continue reading →

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La Puente council candidate fights for free healthcare

Posted on October 28, 2009 by mngiadmin

Based on one of her campaign mailers, it feels like La Puente City Council candidate Renee Chavez is running for higher office. Chavez recently sent out a flier promising she would fight for “free healthcare.” Last time I checked, the … Continue reading →

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Measure D support group admits campaign finance errors

Posted on October 28, 2009 by mngiadmin

Dana Sykes left me a message earlier this week informing their had been “numerous errors” on the campaign finance reports filed for the Concerned Citizens for a better West Covina. Sykes is the treasurer for the group, which is supporting … Continue reading →

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This is why they’re hot

Posted on October 28, 2009 by mngiadmin

Apparently, Huy Fong Foods Inc. – which produces and distributes the ever popular Sriracha sauce – is getting a little too hot for Rosemead. The company is in negotiations with Irwindale to move its entire operation to a 22.9-acre site … Continue reading →

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Montebello hills promises new community; better future?

Posted on October 27, 2009 by mngiadmin

Here is a link to latest video of the Montebello Hills courtesy of Cookhill Properties: ‘The Montebello Hills Specific Plan – A new community. A better future.’ Cook Hill Properties LLC submitted the Montebello Hills Specific Plan on December 2007 … Continue reading →

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Tuttle re-enters Baldwin Park race for mayor

Posted on October 24, 2009 by mngiadmin

Baldwin Park businessman Greg Tuttle is apparently back in the running for Baldwin Park mayor. Tuttle’s candidate filing was initially rejected a few months back by the City Clerk because he was not a registered voter in Baldwin Park when … Continue reading →

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