Category Archives: Duarte

DA’s office says no decision on misuse of public funds allegations against Duarte prior to Tuesday’s special election

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office of Public Integrity said an investigation into the misuse of public funds by Duarte officials regarding an Azusa referendum remains open. Furthermore, Head Deputy District Attorney for the department, David Demerjian, said he … Continue reading

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An addendum to the FPPC investigation into the Canyon City Alliance with bonus analysis

I reported in today’s newspaper about a Fair Political Practices Commission investigation into “potential issues” regarding campaign literature from the Canyon City Alliance. The first thing I want to discuss is the assertion by Azusans Against Mining Expansion that the … Continue reading

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We Didn’t Start the Fire: a discussion on political reporting

Note: I changed the headline because when I have the opportunity to make an 80s pop music reference, I take it. Common blog commenter “David” responded to a recent post about Duarte possibly trying to turn a fire at a … Continue reading

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Duarte fans the political flames after Vulcan Materials fire

Duarte officials are trying to throw some coals on a fire at a Vulcan Materials Co. facility last week. I can’t say I am surprised. When has an opportunity ever been lost in politics? More to the point, after a … Continue reading

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UPDATED: If Measure A (Azusa Rock Quarry referendum) is turned down, could Azusa just renegotiate a new agreement?

The Tribune had an editorial meeting with members of the Canyon City Alliance and Azusa council members Robert Gonzales and Uriel Macias today. After listening to their pitch, an interesting comment came about during discussions about Measure A and the … Continue reading

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Duarte hopes documents prove allegations false

There will be more on this in tomorrow’s newspaper, but Duarte has submitted a rebuttal to claims the council misused public funds by hiring a public relations firm to help with the Azusa referendum effort. Duarte sent a large packet … Continue reading

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Is Joe Rocha untouchable?

There is nothing new to report regarding applications for the Azusa City Council. The list of potential candidates remains the same with Jorge Rosales, Peggy Martinez, Paul Naccachian, Madelyn Payne and incumbents Urial Macias and Angel Carrillo. The news, for … Continue reading

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Azusa Mayor Joe Rocha’s second chance

If you were a bit confused at Azusa’s council meeting last night when the council, already having voted on a going with a special election for the Azusa Rock Quarry referendum, decided to vote again, I can clear that up. … Continue reading

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Referendum Pandemonium or Lord of the Rock 2: The Twin Ridges

I hope you like sequels. Round two of Vulcan Materials Co.’s Azusa Rock Quarry mining plan is about to begin after a referendum against the project qualified for the ballot Monday. (I would say let’s get ready to rumble, but … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Azusa Rock Quarry referendum deadline is today

I haven’t heard anything from the Azusa city clerk’s office this morning, but the deadline for the county to respond on the Azusa Rock Quarry referendum effort is today. Members of the political action group Azusans Against Mining Expansion submitted … Continue reading

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