Category Archives: Covina

Covina hires new City Manager

Jennifer McLain just posted this bit of information on our Web site: COVINA – Ten months after the firing of the city’s top executive, elected leaders have finally decided on a new City Manager. Daryl Parrish, who for the past … Continue reading

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Covina hospital could get second chance

It looks like there is hope after all for the expansion of a psychiatric hospital — although the residents who have been fighting Aurora Charter Oak Hospital sure won’t be happy to hear that. Last month, the Covina City Council … Continue reading

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Happy 420

For college kids and marijuana enthusiasts around the country, 420 is a very important day. And if you need a dispensary to go to, here’s the local spot. But since it doesn’t have any permits, it likely won’t be around for … Continue reading

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No permanent city manager in Covina, yet

Covina officials held a meeting earlier today to discuss the appointment of a full-time city manager. Nothing was finalized, though Mayor Walter Allen said he hoped to “come to a conclusion by Monday or Tuesday.” “We’re still in deliberation,” he … Continue reading

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Covina updates

The Covina City Council tonight is meeting Tuesday night with Aurora Charter Oak Hospital to discuss the possible expansion. Resident Brad Tombow is expecting a heavy turnout at the meeting on Tuesday. “Oh, it’s going to be packed. I guarantee … Continue reading

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New city manager in Covina

It looks like Covina is probably going to hire a new city manager today: The closed session is at 2 p.m. CLOSED SESSIONA. Government code 54957–PERSONNEL MATTERSPublic Employee Appointment–Title: City Manager

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Add another name to the hat

Another candidate for Solis’ former seat: David Truax for Congress Post Office Box 5082Covina, CA 91723Contact: David Truax, Candidate PRESS RELEASE David Truax to run for 32nd District congressional seat. David Truax, community volunteer and former Mayor of Covina, has … Continue reading

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Bragging is in order

I know it is Monday and a little past due (not to mention this will be two posts in a row from me without a word of city politics/issues) but I had to take a minute to gloat. 55-54. SunDevils … Continue reading

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Go SUNDEVILS!

Before I leave for the weekend, I just wanted to leave everyone with one very meaningful, sentimental and powerful message: GO APPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SUNDEVILS!! My alma mater is playing Charter Oak High School tonight in the second round … Continue reading

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Movie madness with Rosie Fabian

Covina City Council hopeful Rosie Fabian is trying to rock the youth vote. And what better way to do it then by letting them democratically chose what to watch when she hosts movie night next week. Fabian along with two … Continue reading

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