Category Archives: Industry

Majestic’s letter (yes, the actual one) blasting Walnut

Forgive us. Thanks to a mishap, we didn’t post a copy of a letter pertaining to a story we wrote. Last week, the company hoping to build a National Football League stadium complex in the City of Industry presented this … Continue reading

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Equestrian culture fading?

Is equestrian life fading into the sunset? Well, that’s what an LA Times article concludes. Among the equestrian centers referenced is one out of the city of Industry. In December, a collection of ramshackle stalls near the city of Industry … Continue reading

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More stadium news

The Independent Cities Association held a press conference this morning to announce their endorsement of plans to bring an NFL stadium to Industry. Billionaire developer Ed Roski Jr. wants to build an $800 million stadium-entertainment complex on 600-acre plot of … Continue reading

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“Psst…I’m at Hawaii Showgirls”

This just in from Ben Baeder… A caller this morning said she thought the Hawaii Showgirls advertisement on the 60 Freeway went too far. Is she too hot for the 60 Freeway? ( surveys)

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What’s going on in Industry?

Nearly every city in the San Gabriel Valley posts its council meeting agendas online. Some, of course, take it further by providing staff reports and even broadcasting the meetings online. And then there’s the city of Industry, which doesn’t do … Continue reading

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Dancing up a storm

This story from reporter Bethania Palma: INDUSTRY – Owners of a nightclub say they are going to sue Industry after the City Council shut down their business. City officials voted last week to close the 5150 Bar and Lounge at … Continue reading

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Diamond Bar fire leads to politics

Sorry about the lag of posts the past few days. I was out at the fire in Diamond Bar on Sunday and Monday. But even while covering a disaster, there was still time to talk local politics. One of the … Continue reading

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Corruption hits Industry sheriff’s department

No one is above the law, Sheriff Lee Baca said on Thursday. Not even the sheriff’s deputy suspected of skimming nearly $500,000 worth of La Puente’s towing fees. The deputy, Sgt. Joe Dyer, retired in May when he was suspected … Continue reading

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Just say no to NFL

  Walnut city leaders aren’t just saying “no” to the stadium. They also could be saying “no” to anything that may support the success of the stadium, including the widening of roads, nightclubs, hotels and liquor stores. The Walnut City … Continue reading

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UPDATE: DA investigates Walnut

The District Attorney’s office is investigating the Walnut City Council for allegedly violating the state’s open meeting laws when it approved four items relating to the proposed NFL stadium. Why is it an issue? Because the four actions taken, shown … Continue reading

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