Category Archives: Monrovia

Glendora council candidate connected to allegations of misconduct at Rio Hondo College

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

Reported in today’s paper that Rio Hondo college is investigating potential problems with its Police Academy beyond a testing breach being investigated by the state. At the heart of the allegations – that include employees watching porn and improper range … Continue reading →

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Duarte mayor uses Azusa Rock Quarry comparison to argue against marijuana dispensary

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

I am asking for trouble writing about this, so here is a warning: This post is Vulcan related. I covered the medical marijuana dispensary public hearing last night in Duarte where the Regional Planning Commission rejected a plan for one … Continue reading →

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Baldwin Park joins with other cities in posting city salaries on website

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

We are keeping track of the cities that are starting to post city employee salaries online after Gov. Schwarzenegger and the State Controller called for more transparency from local governments. Also, various news outlets (the Tribune) have made numerous public … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

I know it doesn’t seem like anything else matters after the U.S. lost its FIFA World Cup match against new soccer (futbol for those speaking the Queen’s English) nemesis Ghana, but there was some news over the weekend, believe it … Continue reading →

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The Terminator comes to Monrovia

Posted on September 18, 2009 by mngiadmin

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made a trip to Monrovia this morning and saved a group of developmentally disabled residents from being thrown out on the streets. The nearly two dozen residents of Regency Apartments — ages 21 to 61 — got … Continue reading →

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SGV morning round-up

Posted on April 9, 2009 by mngiadmin

Assemblyman Anthony Adams served with recall papers. Read more. Updated story on the resingation of Rosemead City Manager Oliver Chi. Read more. Higher than normal number of candidates gearing up for Monrovia election. Read more.

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Monrovia mayor in the news…twice in one day

Posted on October 13, 2008 by mngiadmin

The same day that Monrovia Mayor Rob Hammond was quoted in the LA Times was the same day that Pasadena Star-News reporter Nathan McIntire found out he won’t be running for re-election. Monrovia mayor will not seek reelectionBy Nathan McIntire, … Continue reading →

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Rumor control

Posted on September 29, 2008 by mngiadmin

Monrovia’s got a rumor control page on their Web site that addresses, well, rumors. I spotted just this on there: RUMOR The City ordered First Christian Church to close down its ministry to the homeless and threatened to fine the … Continue reading →

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Brush it off…

Posted on September 18, 2008 by mngiadmin

Star-News reporter Nathan McIntire wrote a story today about mandatory brush clearance in Monrovia. The catch is property owners are going to have to remove brush on their property, and on other people’s properties too. The ordinance compels homeowners to … Continue reading →

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Who needs Vegas when you got King Ranch?

Posted on September 17, 2008 by mngiadmin

The San Gabriel Valley certainly has its share of all things quirky. And the King Ranch market in Monrovia off of Huntington Drive is no exception. Every time I walk into that supermarket, I always notice their interesting take on … Continue reading →

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