Category Archives: Azusa

Azusa Rosedale community has new (kind of) ownership

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

The much troubled Rosedale community in Azusa has some new owners. Christopher Development Group and Brookfield Homes Southland Group have partnered to take control of Rosedale Land Partners in a deal that closed escrow Tuesday afternoon, according to a statement. … Continue reading →

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Azusa referedum still in waiting mode

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

Azusa citizens anxious to learn the fate of a referendum effort aimed at stopping an Azusa Rock Quarry mining plan will have to wait a bit longer. The Los Angeles County Registrar’s Office said they have no estimated date to … Continue reading →

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Azusa Target now accepting applications

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

The economy is saved! The new Target being constructed in Azusa is now accepting applications for jobs. OK, so maybe the economy still has a long way to go, but for those in need of work you can now apply … Continue reading →

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Azusa Mayor Joe Rocha announces (early) he will seek reelection

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

About two weeks ago at an event with some of his supporters and friends, Mayor Joe Rocha announced he will seek reelection in March. Rocha said he normally announces his campaign before the political season hits full throttle because he … Continue reading →

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Azusa councilman (incorrectly?) clumps school board with city

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

It was a quick comment, maybe one said in the moment, but there were some whispers and shaking heads on Monday night after one of Uriel Macias comments on the budget. The city was about to vote on their budget … Continue reading →

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Politics or sincerity regarding Azusa helmet issue?

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

At last night’s Azusa City Council meeting there was a bit of politics … and it had nothing to do with Vulcan. (I know, right! Who would have guessed?) The issue dealt with an 8-year-old child who is in the … Continue reading →

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Azusa councilman honored for his work with sewer systems

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

It isn’t exactly Time’s Person of the Year, but for a guy who spends a lot of his time trying to figure out how to create more efficient sewer systems in Los Angeles, being the Trenchless Technologies Person of the … Continue reading →

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Gonzales named Azusa Mayor Pro-Tem

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

Azusa Councilman Robert Gonzales was named Mayor Pro-Tem at Monday’s council meeting. Uriel Macias held the post for the last year. Azusa’s Mayor Pro-Tem title is a rotation between council members and Gonzales has never held the distinction prior to … Continue reading →

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They huffed and they puffed and a new law was created

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Daniel Tedford

Disclaimer: Bad joke ahead Question: How do you defeat the big, bad wolf? Answer: make huffing illegal OK, so that was really bad. But in Azusa, they are trying to clamp down on the practice of huffing (not the big … Continue reading →

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SGV water official arrested for $1 million worth of fraud

Posted on June 22, 2009 by mngiadmin

Elected water board member John Leung is still behind bars on charges that include forgery and fraud in excess of $1 million. He is being held on a $1 million bail. Leung has served on the San Gabreil Valley Municipal … Continue reading →

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