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Slow to the Party

Last week the Tribune reported that health benefits to Alhambra City Council members totally nearly $100,000.

Slightly Cheaper Gas

I think this has been mentioned previously, but when ever gas prices are increasing, I suppose it bears repeating: The gas stations south of the Pomona Freeway on Peck Road tend to be somewhat cheaper than other gas stations in the area. I don't know why, but it's generally been true when ever prices are rising.

Healthy, But Failed Math

One sometimes-nice thing about Yahoo is that their home page links to stories that are sometimes interesting. Today, I learned that sitting is bad for your health.

Robberies in the San Gabriel Valley

This story has been getting quite a bit of coverage in the local media. Apparently, there's a team of robbers targeting women who return home late at night. Victims have lived in Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel and South Pasadena. Obviously, they could also hit neighboring cities.

Tribune Sells Out to Vernon

The Los Angeles Times reports that former state Attorney General John Van De Kamp believes he was misled about how his "interview" would be used--he says he thought it was a legitimate interview, when it was actually a set up by Vernon to place quotes to support their position against being dis-incorporated

Overly Generous Benefits for Electeds in Monterey Park

This story came out a few days ago. It's just the most recent of many stories that have recently come to light of long-time elected officials, feeding at the public trough. Sadly, although these particular electeds will have to pay some money back, the vast majority will get to keep their ill-gotten gains.

Who's the Next Mayor of Rosemead?

At the next city council meeting, once the election results are officially certified, the next order of business will be to pick a new mayor and mayor pro tem. Polly Low is overdue for this honor, since she's been on the council for four years. It will be interesting to see if the council members who insist that they don't do "negative voting" anymore will actually practice what they preach.

Reward Offered on Rosemead Hit-and-Run

$10,000 reward for information leading to the person responsible for the 10:40pm, January 31 fatal hit and run in the 3800 block of Walnut Grove. The SGV Tribune article is here. the vehicle has been described as a late-model minivan, possibly white, light grey, or silver.