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Tag Archives: Vulcan Materials Co.
More comparisons between Azusa mining issue and Rosemead Wal-Mart
While researching this story comparing a referendum in Azusa of Vulcan Materials Co.’s new amended mining plan versus Rosemead residents earlier failed attempt to stop a Wal-Mart in the city, there were some other interesting parallels that I stumbled across. … Continue reading
Posted in Rosemead
Tagged Brown Act, mining, open government, referndum, Vulcan Materials Co., Wal-Mart
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Weekend in review plus some bonus football smack talk
Before we get into week-in-review, I want to take this time to put Chargers’ fans on blast. I am not a Raiders fan by any means, nor am I am Charger’s hater. In fact, nine times out of ten, I … Continue reading
Posted in West Covina
Tagged Bell, lawsuits, mining, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Vulcan Materials Co.
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Say hello to the new face of the Canyon City Alliance
I got a press release from Elizabeth Ramirez yesterday announcing that Canyon City Alliance had hired a one Elizabeth Ramirez. Weird, same name! I wonder if the other Elizabeth Ramirez even knows that! OK, OK. I know they are the … Continue reading
Referendum Pandemonium or Lord of the Rock 2: The Twin Ridges
I hope you like sequels. Round two of Vulcan Materials Co.’s Azusa Rock Quarry mining plan is about to begin after a referendum against the project qualified for the ballot Monday. (I would say let’s get ready to rumble, but … Continue reading
Posted in Duarte
Tagged Azusa Rock Quarry, March elections, mining, Vulcan Materials Co.
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UPDATE: Azusa Rock Quarry referendum deadline is today
I haven’t heard anything from the Azusa city clerk’s office this morning, but the deadline for the county to respond on the Azusa Rock Quarry referendum effort is today. Members of the political action group Azusans Against Mining Expansion submitted … Continue reading
Posted in Duarte
Tagged mining, political action groups, referndum, Vulcan Materials Co.
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A weekend to remember (and look, you can with this recap! How nice.)
Here is a quick look at the cost of Azusa’s environmental impact report for the recently approved Azusa Rock Quarry project. A recent survey shows SGV school districts pay superintendents an average of $185,000 annually. Advocates against police checkpoints say … Continue reading
Vulcan announces Saturday access day through mining site to Fish Canyon trail
Vulcan Materials Co. will host an open access day to Fish Canyon on Saturday, officials said. The mining company will provide shuttles for access through its Azusa Rock Quarry mining site to reach the Fish Canyon Trail located just behind … Continue reading
Posted in Duarte
Tagged hiking, hiking trails, mining, Vulcan Materials Co., waterfalls
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SGV Mystery: The case of the canceled Azusa referendum fundraiser at the American Legion
Too much with the headline? I thought so too. Anyway… If you are involved in the referendum issue in Azusa regarding Vulcan Materials’ mining project, you are probably aware of the most recent fundraising snafu. If you aren’t, here is … Continue reading
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
Office of Mining Reclamation approves Azusa Rock Quarry reclamation bond
It an elegantly worded letter (sarcasm) the Office of Mining Reclamation responded to Azusa’s financial assurance cost estimate submitted regarding the reclamation bond for Vulcan Materials Co.’s Azusa Rock Quarry mining plan. The bond would serve as insurance for the … Continue reading