Category Archives: Duarte

Judy Chu plans to picnic for the Azusa referendum

Congresswoman Judy Chu will speak at a fundraising event to support a referendum effort against an Azusa mining plan. The potluck picnic fundraiser will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Duarte Historical Museum, 751 Encanto Parkway. Chu has been … Continue reading

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New spokesperson for Vulcan Materials

For those of you familiar with the ongoing issue of the Azusa Rock Quarry, the plan from Vulcan Materials Co., and the battle between Azusa and Duarte, you are familiar with Vulcan spokesman Todd Priest, who is with the public … Continue reading

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Isn’t this where we always thought it would go? Duarte will take Azusa to court

Just when you thought it was over there is breaking news the Duarte City Council has unanimously decided to pursue litigation against Vulcan and Azusa over the recently approved Azusa Rock Quarry mining project. OK, you didn’t really think it … Continue reading

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Vulcan editorial linked on Azusa website, does it matter to you?

The city of Azusa’s website posted a link to the Tribune’s editorial on the Vulcan Materials Co’s Azusa Rock Quarry mining proposal decision. This, to my recollection, is the first time the city has ever linked to a story written … Continue reading

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The Vulcan hangover (this is far from over)

Like many others, I have lost some sleep because of the Azusa Rock Quarry mining proposal controversy in Azusa. My loss of sleep is more of the I had to work until the wee hours of the morning due to … Continue reading

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Duarte asks, like a good neighbor…will Azusa be there?

In a detailed letter thrashing Azusa’s supposed new and improved Azusa Rock Quarry mining plan (facing the City Council tonight for round two) Duarte officials offered a mining plan of their own called the Good Neighbor Plan. Being that the … Continue reading

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Vulcan plan changes and staff report released

The Azusa city staff report for Vulcan Materials Co.’s Azusa Rock Quarry mining plan was released late Thursday and includes a series of changes. The plan is up for reconsideration and a public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for … Continue reading

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Following Lakers parade the after party is at Azusa City Hall

If you plan on attending the Azusa City Council meeting Monday night post Lakers victory parade, bring a snack, some comfy shoes and drink plenty of water as it is shaping up to be a long night. On the agenda … Continue reading

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Addressing the Azusa stacked commission allegations

During the Vulcan Mining Proposal frenzy, a lot of allegations, claims, numbers, facts, questionable facts, mud, and dirt have been thrown around by a lot of numerous parties on all sides. In an article over the weekend (there were actually … Continue reading

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A real loss

I’m working on an obituary for Ed Justice, Sr., who died over the weekend at 87 years old. Justice was one of three brothers that created the Justice Brothers Inc., a Duarte-based company that sells car care additives. Justice had a … Continue reading

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