Category Archives: Walnut

Weekend links and yodeling dummies

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Daniel Tedford

Did anyone watch the Miss America pageant this weekend? I would be ashamed to admit to it normally, but when someone’s talent is a yodeling ventriloquist act (you heard that right) or describes their biggest asset as being “racially ambiguous” … Continue reading →

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Walnut school board fires recently rehired superintendent, justifies thousands lost by saying split was ‘amicable’ (wait…what?)

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

In today’s paper, reporter Maritza Velazquez has a story about how the Walnut Valley Unified Board of Education’s decision to fire its recently rehired superintendent is going to cost the district hundreds of thousands of dollars. From the story: “The … Continue reading →

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How far can a city go when it comes to code enforcement?

Posted on May 25, 2010 by mngiadmin

How far can a city go to ensure neighborhoods and homes are uniform, clean and meet a general community standard? Richard McDonald, 76, has been fighting back against his city. His two-acre property has a $36,750 lien stemming from dozens … Continue reading →

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To vote or not to vote

Posted on October 15, 2009 by mngiadmin

There seems to be some confusion over Sen. Bob Huff’s involvement in a Senate vote on Wednesday. Huff participated in a procedural vote that helped move an environmental bill to the Senate floor. Problem is, that environmental bill — which … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for some football?

Posted on September 25, 2009 by mngiadmin

It’s almost official — almost. With the larger of two legal challenges against an NFL Stadium in Industry settled, officials are saying that the hope of pro football returning to LA are “that close.” The Industry City Council approved a … Continue reading →

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$9 million settlement looming in Walnut Vs. Industry lawsuit

Posted on September 23, 2009 by mngiadmin

James Wagner reports that Walnut has agreed to drop its lawsuit against Industry over the proposed NFL stadium for $9 million, among other concessions. The settlement agreement was approved by the Walnut City Council on Tuesday. It’s expected to go … Continue reading →

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The costly stadium fight

Posted on August 13, 2009 by mngiadmin

It’s not easy fighting billionaire developer Ed Roski. And apparently, it isn’t cheap either. Reporter James Wagner had a story in today’s paper about the price tag of Walnut’s legal fight against a proposed National Football League stadium in neighboring … Continue reading →

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Chargers refuse new staidum in San Diego, Majestic Realty refuses lawsuit negotiations with Walnut*

Posted on May 29, 2009 by mngiadmin

Majestic Realty terminates negotiations with Walnut over proposed NFL stadium By Amanda Baumfeld, Staff Writer Posted: 05/28/2009 10:00:20 PM PDT WALNUT – Majestic Realty has terminated negotiations with Walnut over a proposed NFL stadium, saying city officials requested a “wish … Continue reading →

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Enforcing the state’s open meeting law

Posted on April 10, 2009 by mngiadmin

The L.A. Times tackles a story about the number of Brown Act violations investigated by the District Attorney’s office, which receives dozens of complaints a year from constiuents across Los Angeles county. The Brown Act is the state’s open meeting … Continue reading →

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Morning round up

Posted on March 26, 2009 by mngiadmin

Walnut filed NFL stadium. Hacienda Heights to go out to bid for trash contract. Sorry Athens. State of City addresses in both Baldwin Park and Montebello. Covina’s Walt Allen is now Mayor. Glendora Mayor Karen Davis set to lead council … Continue reading →

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