Category Archives: Montebello

Reporter Amanda Baumfeld wrote a very telling piece this weekend about the effects an exclusive trash contract with Athens Services in Montebello could mean for local independent trash haulers. Apparently, the refuse business goes way back for many Montebello Armenian … Continue reading →

Amanda Baumfeld hits a homerun in her story about Montebello Councilman Robert Urteaga’s criminal record. Baumfeld said that she had the information several weeks ago. Earlier this week, http://www.stopathens.com/ posted info about Urteaga’s record. Urteaga was accused in 1999 of five counts of check … Continue reading →

Amanda Baumfeld reports that a Montebello school district staffer is being sued for also working for the San Bernardino City Unified School District. Montebello district officials claimed that Director of Classified Personnel Jeff Josserand, who has worked with Montebello since … Continue reading →

Here’s what Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Gloria Molina, according to a press release, has to say about a judge’s decision that will allow taco trucks to continue to park and serve. “I am very disappointed with Judge Aichroth’s ruling in … Continue reading →

This just in from reporter Amanda Baumfeld:   It seems as though the Montebello City Council is headed back to its old ways. Mayor Bill Molinari and Councilwoman Rosie Vasquez where at each others throats during Wednesday night’s meeting. Vasquez … Continue reading →

Instead of building a police substation in south Montebello, it looks the city is going to hire more officers to target rundown parts of the city, reporter Amanda Baumfeld reports.. Program targets rundown areasBy Amanda Baumfeld, Staff Writer Article Launched: … Continue reading →

This just in from Amanda Baumfeld: So, Montebello City Council Members Kathy Salazar, Rosie Vasquez and Robert Urteaga have all called a special meeting for tonight prior to the council meeting. The meeting is closed session and the council is … Continue reading →

What are our local legislators doing? Well, Sen. Ron Calderon, D-Montebello, has a bill targeting copper thieves, and Altadena Sen. Jack Scott is targeting balloons. No, really. Assembly committee grounds balloon banBy Jim Sanders – jsanders@sacbee.com California’s helium balloon bill … Continue reading →

This just in from reporter Amanda Baumfeld: The Montebello City Council is expected to approve a balanced 2008-09 budget at Wednesday’s council meeting. Some additions they could be making for next year is: -A new police center on Greenwood Avenue … Continue reading →

This just in from reporter Amanda Baumfeld: The city of Montebello recently hired John Edwards (no, not the former presidential candidate) as its economic development consultant for $50,000. What’s interesting about that is Edwards was the campaign manager for council … Continue reading →