Author Archives: Rebecca Kimitch

Rosemead councilwoman turns Tribune photo op into press conference

With staff cutbacks at newspapers large and small, sometimes press conferences these days are lucky to get one reporter or photographer in attendance. So for Rosemead Councilwoman Sandra Armenta, apparently one photographer has come to equate a press conference. Yesterday … Continue reading

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Two-year degree can get $79,000 salary in El Monte

El Monte is hiring. And apparently a higher education doesn’t mean a higher salary. The city is hiring a city council liaison, who will largely do public relations for the city. The post requires an AA Degree or 60 units … Continue reading

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El Monte students need more awareness of college

Apparently students in El Monte do not have enough awareness of college. The city council will discuss at their meeting tomorrow a resolution declaring February College Awareness Month. The sign of the times was placed on the agenda at the … Continue reading

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Rival asks Cedillo to donate campaign contributions to homeless

The money might be spent, but one of state Sen. Gil Cedillo’s political rivals wants him to give it back. Rafael Nadal, who, like Cedillo, is a candidate for the 32nd Congressional district, is asking Cedillo to donate to the … Continue reading

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Congressional candidates face off

Voters following the race to replace Hilda Solis and represent the 32nd Congressional District mark your calendars – the East San Gabriel Valley League of Women Voters is planning a candidates’ forum May 6, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The … Continue reading

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Hagman saves couple from burning car

It’s a good thing Assemblyman Curt Hagman, R-Chino Hills, didn’t have to sleep in the state Capitol last night, like he and other lawmakers did on Valentine’s day in their failed effort to put together a budget. The former Chino … Continue reading

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Chin’s prospects for foundation funding looking slim

Garvey School District Board of Education vice president Janet Chin is hoping to get $57,000 from the Rosemead City Council tonight, but she may walk away disappointed. Chin is looking for funding for her organization, the M. Janet Chin Youth … Continue reading

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Lights out for nocturnal councilwoman

The South El Monte City Council has given Mayor Blanca Figueroa a curfew. The council voted 4-1 last night to prohibit city council members and city staff from using city hall facilities past 11 p.m. most nights. Figueroa is known … Continue reading

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