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Tag Archives: mining
UPDATED: You can call it. Vulcan wins in a landslide.
The votes are in. Those in favor doubled those opposed. Next stop: The mining battle goes to court. See you all tomorrow.
DA’s office says no decision on misuse of public funds allegations against Duarte prior to Tuesday’s special election
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office of Public Integrity said an investigation into the misuse of public funds by Duarte officials regarding an Azusa referendum remains open. Furthermore, Head Deputy District Attorney for the department, David Demerjian, said he … Continue reading
Canyon City Alliance changes website to include Vulcan Materials
It was brought to my attention (Thanks, commenter David) that after reporting on this blog the Canyon City Alliance did not list Vulcan Materials as part of its coalition on its website, it has now been changed. This also comes … Continue reading
An addendum to the FPPC investigation into the Canyon City Alliance with bonus analysis
I reported in today’s newspaper about a Fair Political Practices Commission investigation into “potential issues” regarding campaign literature from the Canyon City Alliance. The first thing I want to discuss is the assertion by Azusans Against Mining Expansion that the … Continue reading
We Didn’t Start the Fire: a discussion on political reporting
Note: I changed the headline because when I have the opportunity to make an 80s pop music reference, I take it. Common blog commenter “David” responded to a recent post about Duarte possibly trying to turn a fire at a … Continue reading
Duarte fans the political flames after Vulcan Materials fire
Duarte officials are trying to throw some coals on a fire at a Vulcan Materials Co. facility last week. I can’t say I am surprised. When has an opportunity ever been lost in politics? More to the point, after a … Continue reading
Posted in Duarte
Tagged air quality, AQMD, fire, mining, public safety, Vulcan Materials Co.
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UPDATED: If Measure A (Azusa Rock Quarry referendum) is turned down, could Azusa just renegotiate a new agreement?
The Tribune had an editorial meeting with members of the Canyon City Alliance and Azusa council members Robert Gonzales and Uriel Macias today. After listening to their pitch, an interesting comment came about during discussions about Measure A and the … Continue reading
Posted in Duarte
Tagged Azusa Chamber of Commerce, Canyon City Alliance, city councils, March elections, mining, Vulcan Materials Co.
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Duarte hopes documents prove allegations false
There will be more on this in tomorrow’s newspaper, but Duarte has submitted a rebuttal to claims the council misused public funds by hiring a public relations firm to help with the Azusa referendum effort. Duarte sent a large packet … Continue reading
Posted in Duarte
Tagged Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, mining, Vulcan Materials Co.
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Is Joe Rocha untouchable?
There is nothing new to report regarding applications for the Azusa City Council. The list of potential candidates remains the same with Jorge Rosales, Peggy Martinez, Paul Naccachian, Madelyn Payne and incumbents Urial Macias and Angel Carrillo. The news, for … Continue reading
Posted in Duarte
Tagged Azusa Rock Quarry, city council, Joe Rocha, mining, Vulcan Materials Co.
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Azusa Mayor Joe Rocha’s second chance
If you were a bit confused at Azusa’s council meeting last night when the council, already having voted on a going with a special election for the Azusa Rock Quarry referendum, decided to vote again, I can clear that up. … Continue reading