Category Archives: La Puente

Lujan absent again at big marijuana vote

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Ben Baeder

La Puente Mayor Louie Lujan was a no-show again at Tuesday’s council meeting. In case you missed it, the council decided to create an ordinance to outlaw marijuana clinics. The idea to ban them was from Councilman John Solis. It … Continue reading →

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Charged with perjury = no show

Posted on February 22, 2010 by mngiadmin

On Saturday, the La Puente City Council held a special meeting to discuss the future of the city and to set some goals. Nothing gripping. Four of the five council members showed up, but freshly-indicted Mayor Louie Lujan didn’t. Lujan … Continue reading →

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Challenger takes lead over incumbents in La Puente race

Posted on November 3, 2009 by mngiadmin

With six out of 11 precincts reporting late Tuesday night, La Puente council candidate David Argudo took the lead over two incumbents in the race for a pair of open seats on the council. By 11 p.m., Argudo had 589 … Continue reading →

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Lujan, Storing leading in La Puente council race

Posted on November 3, 2009 by mngiadmin

More early reporting, this time out of La Puente: In early election returns Tuesday night, two incumbents were leading against two challengers in the race for a pair of open City Council seats. Mayor Louie Lujan and Councilwoman Lola Storing, … Continue reading →

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Pay to play in La Puente

Posted on October 31, 2009 by mngiadmin

An article I wrote that ran in today’s paper: LA PUENTE — Officials are considering cutting a break for local sports leagues who pay to use the city’s fields. The City Council voted 3-0 Thursday to have staff members look … Continue reading →

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La Puente council candidate fights for free healthcare

Posted on October 28, 2009 by mngiadmin

Based on one of her campaign mailers, it feels like La Puente City Council candidate Renee Chavez is running for higher office. Chavez recently sent out a flier promising she would fight for “free healthcare.” Last time I checked, the … Continue reading →

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Dyers back in court, but case moving slow

Posted on October 20, 2009 by mngiadmin

Retired sheriff’s deputy Joseph Dyer, who is accused of embezzling half a million dollars from the city of La Puente, has been ordered to return to court in December for a pre-trial conference in December. Joseph Dyer and his wife, … Continue reading →

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In case you hadn’t heard

Posted on October 15, 2009 by mngiadmin

There’s a rumor going around in La Puente that Councilwoman Lola Storing is dropping out of the City Council race because she’s tired of “drama” in City Hall. Storing said there’s “absolutely no truth” to any of it, and she … Continue reading →

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Lujan still being investigated

Posted on September 25, 2009 by mngiadmin

Just got off the phone with Dave Demerjian, head of the district attorney’s Public Integrity Division. He said a lingering case investigating alleged campaign finance violations by La Puente Mayor Louie Lujan is still ongoing. No charges have been filed … Continue reading →

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Hilda, meet Shakira …

Posted on August 27, 2009 by mngiadmin

You could wait in line for hours at an autograph signing. You could stalk her outside of her recording studio. Or, if you REALLY want to meet recording sensation Shakira you could just become the country’s labor secretary. I bet … Continue reading →

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