Category Archives: Montebello

Former Bell mayor skips local gala set to honor him, protesters go home empty handed

What an ungracious guest. When someone throws a party for you, you should probably show up. In the classic words of the formidable scholar Stephanie from Full House “How rude.” You see, the former Bell Mayor George Cole is under … Continue reading

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Ron Artest is a tall man, Grace Napolitano is … lets say she is not quite as tall a woman (Picture)

I don’t know what Ron said that was so funny, but from all the way down there I am surprised Congresswoman Grace Napolitano heard it. I kid, I kid. This was the Congresswoman with the Lakers star at their mental … Continue reading

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Ron Artest speaks at Montebello school, thanks his psychiatrist (again)

L.A. Lakers champ and Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-Santa Fe Springs, visited Eastmont Intermediate School to talk to children about accessing mental health services and battling stigmas associated with seeking help, they said. Artest was greeted with loud cheers. Artest told … Continue reading

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UPDATED: Four words: Ron Artest. Montebello. Thursday.

OK, maybe you need like a time and place, oh and the reason world champion Los Angeles Laker and game 7 hero Ron Artest is going to be in Montebello tomorrow. Apparently, he has teamed up with Congresswoman Grace Napolitano … Continue reading

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Montebello hires former Santa Paula city manager for interim job

I missed this yesterday. Apparently, Montebello named a new city administrator (the same as a city manager. Why cities decide to go with different names I have no idea). Peter Cosentini will take the (interim) post in what he dubbed … Continue reading

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(UPDATED) Montebello embraces the red tape before divulging employee’s salary

Whittier Daily News reporter Bethania Palma Markus told me a neat little story today (it was surprisingly not cat/kitten related*). In our continued effort to give a broad look at city employee salaries, I am writing a piece on City … Continue reading

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Montebello City Administrator, Police Chief both suddently resign

Wow. I have no idea what is going on in Montebello, but some intriguing stuff went down Wednesday night. The Interim City Administrator and the brand spanking new Police Chief both left their posts. Neither had comment. MONTEBELLO – Interim … Continue reading

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Ron Calderon’s interesting goodbye

This tale comes from reporter James Wagner: There’s a difference between reporting politics locally and covering it in Sacramento. On the Senate floor, to get a legislator’s attention, you hand the guards your business card and they pass it along … Continue reading

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Leftovers column

Here ya go…. The race for the 57th District Assembly seat is heating up. Baldwin Park Councilwoman Monica Garcia is the latest candidate to throw her name in for the June 2010 primaries. She joins a growing list of local … Continue reading

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Montebello Councilwoman could have settled lawsuit against the city she’s elected to represent for $25,000. She ended up with $130,000

Here’s a councilwoman who is willing to fight for what she believes in… Monetary demands in Montebello settlement increase over wording on plaque By Amanda Baumfeld, Staff WriterPosted: 07/15/2009 08:19:03 PM PDT A $130,000 lawsuit filed by City Councilwoman Kathy … Continue reading

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