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Duarte, Azusa and Vulcan to sit down next week per court order

As part of the ongoing legal battle filed by Duarte against Azusa’s approval of Vulcan Materials Co.’s Azusa Rock Quarry mining project, the three parties will have a meeting next Tuesday. In a case like this, the court mandates a … Continue reading

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Azusa Rock Quarry battle by the numbers

Just wanted to throw out a few numbers that will be addressed in a story we will run soon about the money spent in the ongoing battle about the Azusa Rock Quarry. Legal fees, public relations, consultants, etc. Azusa, Duarte … Continue reading

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Azusa referedum still in waiting mode

Azusa citizens anxious to learn the fate of a referendum effort aimed at stopping an Azusa Rock Quarry mining plan will have to wait a bit longer. The Los Angeles County Registrar’s Office said they have no estimated date to … Continue reading

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Duarte files lawsuit against Azusa, Vulcan

And here we go…. Duarte, after getting permission to do so from the City Council, officially filed its lawsuit against Azusa to try and stop Vulcan Materials Co.’s mining plan. Specifically, Duarte will attack the environmental impact report done by … Continue reading

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Judy Chu plans to picnic for the Azusa referendum

Congresswoman Judy Chu will speak at a fundraising event to support a referendum effort against an Azusa mining plan. The potluck picnic fundraiser will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Duarte Historical Museum, 751 Encanto Parkway. Chu has been … Continue reading

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Your weekly weekend roundup and crystal ball (a.k.a. Internet) look

I am not sure what news could overtake the bittersweet emotions of the Angels losing three out of four to the Rangers, moving to seven games out of first place, and trading 8-year Angel veteran Joe Saunders while getting a … Continue reading

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New spokesperson for Vulcan Materials

For those of you familiar with the ongoing issue of the Azusa Rock Quarry, the plan from Vulcan Materials Co., and the battle between Azusa and Duarte, you are familiar with Vulcan spokesman Todd Priest, who is with the public … Continue reading

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Isn’t this where we always thought it would go? Duarte will take Azusa to court

Just when you thought it was over there is breaking news the Duarte City Council has unanimously decided to pursue litigation against Vulcan and Azusa over the recently approved Azusa Rock Quarry mining project. OK, you didn’t really think it … Continue reading

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Weekend roundup and tonight’s events

I hope everyone enjoyed their heat-wave filled weekends. In case you were out enjoying your life, here is your weekend roundup so you can get the news and be an informed member of society and all that. There is this … Continue reading

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Vulcan editorial linked on Azusa website, does it matter to you?

The city of Azusa’s website posted a link to the Tribune’s editorial on the Vulcan Materials Co’s Azusa Rock Quarry mining proposal decision. This, to my recollection, is the first time the city has ever linked to a story written … Continue reading

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