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Supervisor Gloria Molina Dedicates Completion of El Monte Bus Station
Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina and a host of San Gabriel Valley elected and community officials joined Metro this week in dedicating the... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Sierra Madre Joins Opposition Against 710 Tunnel
The Sierra Madre City Council on Tuesday threw its support behind neighboring cities that oppose the tunnel option proposed by the Metropolitan Transportation... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Run, Don’t Walk, to the Polls
Can voting be sexy, daring or adventurous?It is doubtful the experience can be as intense or exhilarating as those textbook illustrations of ragtag American... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
CivicBrief.com Features Local Government News and Issues by Newser Editor
The Civic Brief has taken over coverage of civic news and issues from the L.A. Newser effective immediately. Edited by Jim E. Winburn, CivicBrief features an... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Monterey Park Announces Agreement Reached with Public Safety Unions
The City of Monterey Park has approved a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with the Monterey Park Police Officers’ Association (MPPOA), the MPPOA –... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
South El Monte Art Project Activates Vacant Lots
Artists create original works of art inspired by Vacant Lots in El Monte and South El Monte – courtesy of So. El Monte Arts PosseIt’s a very simple project:... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Jul. 23: ACE to Approve $172.6M Contract to Construct San Gabriel Train Trench
The Alameda Corridor-East (ACE) Construction Authority Board of Directors is scheduled to award on Monday, Jul. 23 a $172.6 million contract to construct a 1. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
$10 Million Suit Against ex-Rosemead Mayor Alleges Extortion, Death Threats
A developer who exposed ex-Rosemead Mayor John Tran in a bribery scandal is now suing Tran and the City of Rosemead for emotional distress. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Sierra Madre Residents to Continue Speaking on Measure V Amendment
The Kensington assisted living facility project is proposed for the former Sierra Madre Skilled Nursing Facility site at 225-245 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard –... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Jul. 19: CRANK IT UP! Before the IPod There Was the Talking Machine!
Jim Constantian holds one of the machines he will be presenting at the SMHPS program on July 19th at the Sierra Madre Library, a Victor Model Z from 1905 – Phot... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Jul. 20: Monterey Park Farmers’ Market Grand Opening Features Food Trucks, Famil...
The Monterey Park Farmers’ Market will have a grand opening event on Friday, July 20th from 4 to 8 p.m. including special food demonstrations, food trucks, and ... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Jul. 9: CRANK IT UP! Before the IPod There Was the Talking Machine!
Jim Constantian holds one of the machines he will be presenting at the SMHPS program on July 19th at the Sierra Madre Library, a Victor Model Z from 1905 – Phot... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT -
Sierra Madre Council Puts Kensington on Course for Voter Approval
The Sierra Madre City Council made surprising progress with the Kensington project on Tuesday, moving the assisted living facility within sight of a Measure V... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Request to Modify Former Monrovia City Manager’s Home Loan Creates Debate
Former Monrovia City Manager Scott Ochoa does not expect the City Council to spend any more time on the issue of restructuring his home mortgage loan. Since... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Last Slaughterhouse Standing Wins First Round with City of Rosemead
Shutting down a poultry slaughterhouse is no easy task for a city trying to keep chickens from crossing the road. Residents aren’t too big on the odor, either. Read more
Posted on 07 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Monrovia Councilman Larry Spicer Apologizes for Silence
Admitting to criminal convictions now expunged from his record, Councilmember Larry Spicer apologized for his “past actions and for not making this statement... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Alleged Garden Ornament Thief Arrested in Monterey Park
According to the Monterey Park Police Department, police officers responded to a call of a suspicious person in a neighbor’s front yard in the 1900 block of... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Sierra Madre Council Chips Away at Complexities of Kensington Project
City Manager Elaine Aguilar, and Council members John Harabedian and John Capoccia view a presentation on the Kensington Assisted Living Facility at Tuesday’s... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Sierra Madre City Hall Included in Oversight Board’s Transfer of Assets
Sierra Madre City Hall – Photo by Jim E. WinburnOne such example is Sierra Madre’s own City Hall, forgotten by many that it has been listed among those... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Jul. 4: Sierra Madre Hosts Fourth of July Firecracker Fun Run
4th of July Firecracker Fun RunJoin the Spero Foundation and the 4th of July Committee for the 2nd Annual 4th of July Firecracker Fun Run. This 5K event is... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2012 COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY