Category Archives: Rosemead

Chang in D.C.

Diamond Bar Mayor Ling-Ling Chang concluded her ad-hoc remarks quickly Tuesday night, saying she was catching a red-eye flight to Washington D.C. Today, her Facebook page indicates she’s checked into the Prime Rib restaurant in our nation’s capital for lunch … Continue reading

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Weekend recap (for those of you who were also sick Monday, making Tuesday more of Monday than Monday was, get it?)

I’m a little late getting this up (just a whole day) but here are some of the stories you missed this weekend (and maybe Monday too, I know I did). I was out sick Monday, so Tuesday is the official … Continue reading

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More comparisons between Azusa mining issue and Rosemead Wal-Mart

While researching this story comparing a referendum in Azusa of Vulcan Materials Co.’s new amended mining plan versus Rosemead residents earlier failed attempt to stop a Wal-Mart in the city, there were some other interesting parallels that I stumbled across. … Continue reading

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Rosemead city manager may get a bump in pay tonight

Considering we have been following city salaries closely in the last month, here is an update on one. Rosemead City Manager Jeffrey Allred may be getting a raise soon. Allred makes $175,000 now, but council members may decide to give … Continue reading

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Elderly woman, daughter of former Rosemead mayor, and her husband found stabbed in their home

We are investigating the stabbing death of a Rosemead couple found in their home Monday night. It appears that one of the victims, Susan Bezner, was also the daughter of former Rosemead Mayor Stuart Maude and the couple was well-known … Continue reading

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Rosemead councilwoman turns Tribune photo op into press conference

With staff cutbacks at newspapers large and small, sometimes press conferences these days are lucky to get one reporter or photographer in attendance. So for Rosemead Councilwoman Sandra Armenta, apparently one photographer has come to equate a press conference. Yesterday … Continue reading

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This is why they’re hot

Apparently, Huy Fong Foods Inc. – which produces and distributes the ever popular Sriracha sauce – is getting a little too hot for Rosemead. The company is in negotiations with Irwindale to move its entire operation to a 22.9-acre site … Continue reading

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Former Rosemead mayor runs for school board

It seems former Rosemead Mayor John Tran just can’t stay out of the political ring. Five months after losing his seat on the Rosemead City Council by just one vote, Tran is now trying for the El Monte Union High … Continue reading

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Thanks, but no thanks, remaining Rosemead commissioners

Rebecca Kimitch writes that the City Council will replace the entire planning commission, the board that votes on planning related issues in the city: ROSEMEAD – The City Council voted Tuesday to replace all five members of the Planning Commission … Continue reading

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New city manager in Rosemead

Jeff Allred will serve as Rosemead’s newest City Manager, Rebecca Kimitch reports. ROSEMEAD – The Rosemead City Council selected its fourth city manager in as many years Tuesday, naming Jeff Allred to the post. Allred, Norco’s city manager, replaces Jeffrey … Continue reading

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