They were there to get the feeling of what its like to be homeless and sleep in a makeshift shelter at “box city.” They were also there to raise funds to help out homeless families.
MONTEBELLO - With the high school football season just around the corner, Schurr High is looking to have another solid year. And coach Ben Negrete said with summer practices underway, the team is on the right path.
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is offering a bilingual English /Spanish ESL (English as a Second Language) Conversation class beginning September 14, 2010 through the LAMP Literacy Program.
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Today, July 4, 2010, we celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence which launched the United States of America.
Below is the complete text of the Declaration of Independence by the fathers of the United States of America. The original spelling and capitalization have been retained. (Adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776)
MONTEREY PARK - Thursday, June 24, 2010 -- After months of struggling with declining tax revenues and negotiating with employee unions,the city of Monterey Park has announced the elimination of 24 positions in the city to be effective July 7, 2010. Of those, 19 are filled and the incumbents will receive layoff notices, city officials announced on Thursday.
City of Monterey Park may have to pay $16 million to the developer of the Atlantic-Times Square project because the state has ruled that a city promise made the shopping center a "public works" project.
The Green Expo and Showcase is going to be a blast on Friday, July 23, 2010, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. LIVE entertainment at 6:30 p.m. There will be workshops, B2B networking, careers and green jobs. Exhibitors will showcase the next generation of green & eco-friendly products and services. Highlights include the biggest clean vehicle riders and drivers meetup, presentations from experts in business, energy and the environment. In the evening we will present awards to the speakers and green nominees. Refreshments will be served and live entertainment by Jovonnie, ER, and special appearance by Ky-Mani Marley, our People of the Year Peace recipient. Free attendeeregistration. Sponsorships and booths available. Call 626-200-9994.
ROSEMEAD – Most people who drive by Savannah Memorial Park – located at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive – are oblivious to its existence.
MONTEREY PARK – If you are planning to hit the road for the upcoming holiday weekends, be sure that everyone in the car wears their seat belt on every trip – day or night – because police throughout the state will be enforcing the laws – at higher fines.
San Gabriel – San Gabriel Mission’s History Day on Saturday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will feature mission’s museum, which now has a larger selection of books and artifacts that are displayed.
The last few days, we have all been reading the headlines and stories about the City of Bell. It is deeply disturbing to all of us that people took advantage of the trust placed in them by the residents of Bell.
ROSEMEAD - With the city of Rosemead building two new aquatic centers at both Rosemead and Garvey parks, former Mayor and current Garvey School District Board Member Bob Bruesch just wants to make sure those south of Interstate 10 will have the same opportunities and access as those north of the freeway.
ROSEMEAD – Southern California Edison and Edison International recently awarded four west San Gabriel Valley college students with $2,500 scholarships to be used at their respective universities, company officials said. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years for a total of $10,000, officials said, and are for students studying science, technology, engineering or math.
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 3, 2010 - Saying "enough is enough" last night, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) took a stand against the escalating War in Afghanistan. As part of the debate over the 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act, Chu voted in support of two measures to wind down American military operations in Afghanistan.
ROSEMEAD - Crime is down in the city of Rosemead. And Police Chief Tim Murakami - who is a lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department out of its Temple Station - said it's no accident.
Monterey Park Journal is now available on an electronic version. It's colorful, easy to read and share just click on the following link: Monterey Park Journal.
In the Journal you will find stories packed in about the loss and recovery of adult ed classes, July 4th Independence celebrations and Mayor Anthony Wong/s troubles. You can pick up a hard copie of the Monterey Park Journal at city hall, Monterey Park Library and many restaurants and shops in the city.
ROSEMEAD - At 88 years young, it is not what Helen Gunther forgets. It is with the amazing accuracy at which she remembers. Born in Salt Lake City in 1921, Gunther and her family moved to Rosemead when she was 5 years old and she has not forgotten a fact about the area since.
EAST LOS ANGELES – He’s a college graduate. He’s now earning a master’s degree. He even speaks several languages. But that’s not good enough for Monterey Park resident Walter Sarnoi.
Assemblyman Mike Eng honored local businessmen recently. Above, at left, he presents a plaque to Daniel Kim of the Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce and, right, Kevin Yamauchi of Tri-Star Vending in Alhambra.
SACRAMENTO – With two weeks left until the June 8 Statewide Direct Primary Election, Secretary of State Debra Bowen today pointed to key voting rights and responsibilities under California law.
MONTEREY PARK, Saturday, July 30 -- An early morning fire early Friday morning caused an estimated $150,000 in damages to a restaurant at 305 West. Garvey Avenue. No injuries were reported.
(Editor’s note: Former Monterey Park Mayor, Monty Manibog, is a regular columnist offering legal tips and perspectives in high profile legal cases and events)
What do former U.S. Senators John Edwards, Gary Hart and Al Gore (the latter also former vice president) have in common? They all ran for president and they all lost. The Edwards and Hart campaigns were torpedoed by their philandering outside their marriages during their presidential bids.
Looking for summer fun? Do you enjoy extreme action sports? The X Games are returning to downtown Los Angeles for the seventh consecutive year and excitement is right around the corner when you go Metro to the X Games at STAPLES Center and Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE and the Los Angeles Coliseum, July 29 through Aug. 1.
Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce recently elected and installed new members of the Board of Directors. The Chamber also retired three board members who did not seek re-election.
ROSEMEAD – Hundreds lined the curbs of Valley Boulevard Saturday morning and then meandered over to Rosemead Park for food, music and fireworks as part of the city’s 51st Independence Day Celebration.
ROSEMEAD - Southern California Edison and Edison International recently awarded four west San Gabriel Valley college students with $2,500 scholarships to be used at their respective universities, company officials said.
MONTEREY PARK - Fall might already be right around the corner and what better way for your kids to learn discipline while having fun than by joining Xtreme Youth Football and Cheer.
MONTEREY PARK - Councilmember Betty Tom Chu has publicly called for an investigation into conflict-of-interest allegations against Mayor Anthony Wong stemming out of a relationship the mayor had with the developer of Atlantic Times Square.
EAST LOS ANGELES - Gov. Arnold Schwarenegger recently signed a bill that will loan the East Los Angeles Residents Association $45,000 in its quest to become the city of East Los Angeles, the association announced.
CARSON - It has been a long road from playing soccer at Alhambra High and Cal State Los Angeles to coaching in the MLS. But for Martin Vasquez, the journey has been worth it.
MONTEREY PARK – It looked like Sonja Holladay’s adult fitness classes in Monterey Park were just another casualty of the financial times, getting the ax along with most adult programs by the Alhambra Unified School District. But then the unthinkable happened.
MONTEREY PARK - The Monterey Park City Council unanimously approved at its May 19 meeting to add two years of additional service credit to their pension funds for approximately 11 employees nearing retirement.
