Category Archives: Duarte

A lesson in civics

There were some new guests at the Glendora City Council meeting Tuesday. Students from a government class at Glendora High School were on hand, taking notes through the meeting. The students were tortured (I kid, I kid) …. ahem … … Continue reading

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Vulcan announces Saturday access day through mining site to Fish Canyon trail

Vulcan Materials Co. will host an open access day to Fish Canyon on Saturday, officials said. The mining company will provide shuttles for access through its Azusa Rock Quarry mining site to reach the Fish Canyon Trail located just behind … Continue reading

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SGV Mystery: The case of the canceled Azusa referendum fundraiser at the American Legion

Too much with the headline? I thought so too. Anyway… If you are involved in the referendum issue in Azusa regarding Vulcan Materials’ mining project, you are probably aware of the most recent fundraising snafu. If you aren’t, here is … Continue reading

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We’re going back in time…

I imagined the song from Back to the Future when I wrote that headline. Sadly, all I have to show for it is weekend in review. This story is a bit older than the weekend, but I wasn’t here to … Continue reading

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Dueling farmer’s markets

This just in (and by that, I mean, I decided to write it right now): Farmer’s market planned in Azusa will directly compete with Duarte’s! SHOCKING. Not really. I mean, it is just a farmer’s market. But in a heated … Continue reading

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Office of Mining Reclamation approves Azusa Rock Quarry reclamation bond

It an elegantly worded letter (sarcasm) the Office of Mining Reclamation responded to Azusa’s financial assurance cost estimate submitted regarding the reclamation bond for Vulcan Materials Co.’s Azusa Rock Quarry mining plan. The bond would serve as insurance for the … Continue reading

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Duarte, Azusa and Vulcan to sit down next week per court order

As part of the ongoing legal battle filed by Duarte against Azusa’s approval of Vulcan Materials Co.’s Azusa Rock Quarry mining project, the three parties will have a meeting next Tuesday. In a case like this, the court mandates a … Continue reading

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Azusa Rock Quarry battle by the numbers

Just wanted to throw out a few numbers that will be addressed in a story we will run soon about the money spent in the ongoing battle about the Azusa Rock Quarry. Legal fees, public relations, consultants, etc. Azusa, Duarte … Continue reading

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Duarte’s lawsuit available online

For those who just love to read 60-plus pages of a legal complaint, boy, is today your lucky day. As I have reported here and here, Duarte filed their lawsuit against Azusa Tuesday regarding Vulcan Materials Co.’s mining plan. We … Continue reading

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Duarte files lawsuit against Azusa, Vulcan

And here we go…. Duarte, after getting permission to do so from the City Council, officially filed its lawsuit against Azusa to try and stop Vulcan Materials Co.’s mining plan. Specifically, Duarte will attack the environmental impact report done by … Continue reading

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