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Glendora names Castro new chief

Rob Castro, the current captain for the Glendora Police Department, has been selected by City Manager Chris Jeffers to replace outgoing chief Charles Montoya. The decision is subject to council approval at the Jan. 25 meeting. Jeffers made the announcement … Continue reading

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A new year means a new round of weekend recap

Another long weekend has passed us by and in its wake we are left with a new year, the knowledge that we are back to those grueling five day schedules, and that you probably spent most of the weekend hungover … Continue reading

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Glendora council candidate connected to allegations of misconduct at Rio Hondo College

Reported in today’s paper that Rio Hondo college is investigating potential problems with its Police Academy beyond a testing breach being investigated by the state. At the heart of the allegations – that include employees watching porn and improper range … Continue reading

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Who doesn’t believe in comebacks?

I must apologize for the lack of posting on the blog over the last month. As those avid newspaper readers may well know by now, I have been covering the Manling Williams murder trial and subsequent penalty phase (who am … Continue reading

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Weekend Review: Top News = I’m Back!

My vacation is but a distant abstract in the rear view window of my life and the busy catch-up of this week awaits me. I hope you all missed me. If not, thanks for the web hits! This story is … Continue reading

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Are police departments abusing their DUI checkpoint privileges?

I can hardly believe the recent events in Baldwin Park. Last night the council unanimously agreed to suspect all DUI checkpoints due to protesting residents who felt local police were abusing their power. This is unheard of (by me) to … Continue reading

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Montebello City Administrator, Police Chief both suddently resign

Wow. I have no idea what is going on in Montebello, but some intriguing stuff went down Wednesday night. The Interim City Administrator and the brand spanking new Police Chief both left their posts. Neither had comment. MONTEBELLO – Interim … Continue reading

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Violent crime down in largest San Gabriel Valley cities

The amount of violent crime in the San Gabriel Valley’s three most populous cities dropped dramatically last year, reflecting a national trend, according to 2009 crime figures released Monday by FBI. All three Valley cities of over 100,000 residents — … Continue reading

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Intimidating tactics in Montebello

MONTEBELLO – Three council members attempted to attend a Montebello Police Officers Association meeting where officers rescinded an endorsement of Councilman Robert Urteaga, officials said. On a 18-14 vote the MPOA voted Feb. 3 to revoke its political support of … Continue reading

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