Category Archives: South El Monte

South El Monte Mayor says marijuana dispensary issue is done

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Daniel Tedford

Spoke with Mayor Louie Aguinaga about the South El Monte vote on changing its city ordinance on marijuana dispensaries to limit the amount in the city to just one. The previous ordinance allowed for two. The council voted unanimously on … Continue reading →

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Glendora, El Monte and South El Monte council agendas

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Daniel Tedford

It is Tuesday, which means numerous council meetings are tonight. Glendora: Big items include a discussion about the end of the Redevelopment Agency via its 2017-2019 sunset date and a presentation on the city’s strategic plan. El Monte: It is … Continue reading →

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What you may have missed while you were dreaming of sunshine

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

A lot of national news this weekend dominated the headlines including the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and the defeat of the DREAM Act. While you were absorbing all that, here are some of the things you might have … Continue reading →

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Cuts coming in South El Monte

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

For some cities, things seem to be getting worse before they get better. Faced with declining revenues, it appears South El Monte must make some substantial cuts to city services and public safety. Some $400,000 in layoffs is the recommended … Continue reading →

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South El Monte’s ninja team … err … City Council takes on sewer fees, budget

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

I was going to write a cheeky post about how South El Monte was going to discuss some foul smelling news at their meeting tonight, not too mention a sewer fee increase. The foul smell was going to be about … Continue reading →

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South El Monte mayor throws in the mayor’s hat

Posted on June 11, 2009 by mngiadmin

With City Council elections coming up in November, we’re getting all sorts of information about who’s running and who isn’t in our local San Gabriel Valley cities. In South El Monte, Mayor Blanca Figueroa announced Tuesday night that while she … Continue reading →

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South El Monte gets a raise

Posted on February 12, 2009 by mngiadmin

I guess budget issues must not be a grave concern in South El Monte. While the rest of the country grapples with an economic downturn that’s forced layoffs, company closures and other cost-cutting efforts, the South El Monte City Council … Continue reading →

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Figueroa shows off her office

Posted on December 19, 2008 by mngiadmin
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Rising (infamous) star

Posted on December 18, 2008 by mngiadmin

South El Monte Mayor Blanca Figueroa continues to be a local star. LA Observed picks up this LA Times story about the nocturnal Mayor.  

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‘The truth is the Mayor is living at City Hall’

Posted on December 17, 2008 by mngiadmin

South El Monte Councilman Hector Delgado sent this letter to the Tribune earlier this week. Among his accusations is that Mayor Blanca Figueroa lives in City Hall. Figueroa has denied this, saying that she has a home but has so … Continue reading →

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