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South El Monte Mayor says marijuana dispensary issue is done

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

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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Marijuana dispensaries raided for turning profit, if only the rest of the economy could be so lucky

When was the last time you heard about a business getting arrested for turning a profit? Today, that’s when. Apparently, medical marijuana sellers aren’t the small business backbone (I think a better small business metaphor is to say they are … Continue reading

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Duarte mayor uses Azusa Rock Quarry comparison to argue against marijuana dispensary

I am asking for trouble writing about this, so here is a warning: This post is Vulcan related. I covered the medical marijuana dispensary public hearing last night in Duarte where the Regional Planning Commission rejected a plan for one … Continue reading

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Late homework: An afternoon version of the weekend in review

Mark me down a letter grade for bringing you the weekend’s news this afternoon. Economists have a tempered reaction to Jerry Brown’s plan to create 500,000 new jobs. Azusa approved a farmer’s market that will operate as a filler at … Continue reading

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Holiday weekend edition of weekend recap

Did you enjoy those three long days off? So did I. Although, the catch-22 is that it always makes that first day back that much more difficult. Anyway, if you are struggling to get into that work mode, here are … Continue reading

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Appropriately, decision on marijuana dispensaries involves procrastination

For all the huffing and puffing going on in La Puente regarding marijuana dispensaries, it is taking the city some time to decide if they are going to outlaw the businesses. Debate sparked late last year when 10 stores opened … Continue reading

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