Category Archives: El Monte

With the November elections coming up, you are going to be seeing a lot of coverage on this blog about who is running in your cities, how much they’ve raised and what their campaign platforms are. Today, here’s a look … Continue reading →

You’ll probably all be seeing a lot more of these kinds of posts with election season for local cities drawing close: Rio Hondo College trustee Andre Quintero has announced he will not seek another four-year term this fall to the … Continue reading →

Another blow to El Monte: El Monte considers bankruptcy By Rebecca Kimitch, Staff Writer Posted: 06/29/2009 01:28:02 AM PDT EL MONTE – The city council will consider Tuesday whether to initiate Chapter 9 bankruptcy proceedings for El Monte, according to … Continue reading →

Talk about breaking news … I just wrapped up this story running in tomorrow’s paper: EL MONTE — Police arrested the developer of a proposed $1 billion transit-oriented project on suspicion of forgery and embezzlement, among other felony charges, authorities … Continue reading →

El Monte city officials are eliminating 100 positions today, including that of Public Information Officer Matt Weintraub, reporter Rebecca Kimitch tells us. The cuts, of course come in response to a massive $12 million budget deficit. Kimitch, who attended a … Continue reading →

Here’s what El Monte Council members are saying about the kicking cop issue, according to a story written by Tania Chatila. El Monte City Councilwoman Emily Ishigaki said it was too early to comment on the investigation, but said Fierro … Continue reading →

Dieter Dammeier, the attorney for the El Monte Police Union, among others, justifies kick. Union attorney: El Monte officer’s force justified The actions of an officer who kicked a man in the head following a high speed pursuit Wednesday were … Continue reading →

This just popped into my inbox: Assemblymember Ed Chavez (ret.) announces he will not run for Congress and Endorses Gil Cedillo El Monte, CA – Former Asseblymember Ed Chavez, who has represented parts of the San Gabriel Valley for over … Continue reading →

The parcel tax is off the table in El Monte, although not beause the council members had a change in heart: It’s because the Los Angeles County Registrar’s Office said that cities would no longer be allowed to submit consolidation … Continue reading →

More on Cedillo: So, Sen. Gil Cedillo kicked off his campaign in El Monte on Saturday, Rebecca Kimitch reports. His surprise endorsement was Congressman Xavier Becerra, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Gloria Molina and retired congressman Esteban Torres. Here’s … Continue reading →