Category Archives: Monterey Park

I spent a few hours before work Sunday visiting the Lunar New Year festival in Monterey Park. The two-day celebration was held the entire weekend along Garvey Avenue, between Garfield and Alhambra avenues. I should start by saying I’m really glad … Continue reading →

So, late yesterday Irwindale Councilman Larry Burrola announced that in addition to supporting Sen. Gil Cedillo for Congress, he would also be endorsing Board of Equalization Chairwoman Judy Chu. Burrola is not the only one endorsing both Congressional candidates; so … Continue reading →

So who does Sen. Gil Cedillo, who is running against Board of Equalization Chairwoman Judy Chu for Congress, have on his side? Here’s a list of his endorsements. Among the local pols supporting him are: City of Monterey Park Mayor … Continue reading →

The weak economy seems to be affecting just about everything. Now, Amanda Baumfeld reports that it is also affecting campaign fundraising out of Monterey Park. There are six council candidates running in the Monterey Park race. So far, Councilman David Lau … Continue reading →

It looks like Walnut Mayor Joaquin Lim is getting a little tired of out-of-the-area cities throwing in their two cents about the stadium project. This from Ben Baeder, who attended an Industry City Council meeting this morning: Walnut Mayor Joaquin … Continue reading →

The Independent Cities Association, which is an organization of 52 Los Angeles County cities, unanimously approved a resolution supporting the proposed NFL stadium in the city of Industry. Not a member of the ICA is the city of Walnut, which … Continue reading →

I found this on Monterey Park City Council Candidate John Bedros Abajian Web site : “Remember: we’re in charge of our city; there is no Batman or Superman to make things right. No superhero can help. Or Can He?” The … Continue reading →

    Want to hear what the Monterey Park council candidates have to say? There will be a council candidate forum hosted by the Soroptomist International of Monterey Park/Rosemead at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at 320 W. Newmark Ave. Terms … Continue reading →

  Judy Chu, Board of Equalization chariwoman, announced her interest late last night in Rep. Hilda Solis’ seat. Chu lives in Monterey Park, and is a former Assemblwoman and Monterey Park councilwoman. She is married to Assemblyman Mike Eng. LOS ANGELES … Continue reading →

Monterey Park is hoping that four new developments can fill a retail void in the city. But in the meantime, the city is being sued by its existing business owners, Amanda Baumfeld reports.