By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer MONTEBELLO — The City Council has voted to restore rights and certain privileges that were stripped from Mayor David Torres […]
Category: East Los Angeles
Area cities begin issuing concealed weapons permits
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Bell Gardens and Huntington Park are the first cities in Southeast Los Angeles to authorize their police […]
De León’s appearance again sparks controversy
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council had just concluded taking public comment Jan. 10 when Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez stood up to speak. […]
Downey Rose Parade entry wins another trophy
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer DOWNEY — The Downey Rose Float Association was back to its trophy-winning ways in the Tournament of Roses Parade in […]
Fee considered for one-passenger vehicles on 710 Freeway
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — An option to charge fees for vehicles with one passenger on the Long Beach (710) Freeway between […]
New Southeast congressional representative is sworn in
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Former Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia was sworn into the House of Representatives Jan. 3, the first openly LGBT […]
Bell Gardens secures new funds for pool project
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BELL GARDENS — Plans to rebuild the John Anson Ford Park’s aquatic center received a big financial boost after the […]
Freeway committee studies list of proposed projects
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A preliminary list of projects to combat pollution, ease traffic and improve public transportation along the south […]
Huizar attorney asks for separate trial of co-defendant
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors have hit back at former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar’s motion for a severance from his […]
Maywood no longer on high-risk financial status
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer MAYWOOD — The city has been removed from the state Auditor’s Office list of cities with a high-risk financial status, […]