In Alhambra, south of Valley. That's not normally a place you'd expect to see a coyote, but they are definitely expanding their range, and can pop up anywhere in the area, since we're all within a mile or two of a wash or other pathway a coyote could use.

City of Industry is buying up land in Orange County. Why? Nobody knows.

The first Chinese New Year celebration in Rosemead was held on Mission Avenue, just east of Valley. The second one (last year) was at the UFC Gym's parking lot, on Marshall, north of the San Bernardino Freeway. This year's was supposed to be on Saturday, January 21, at 8001 Garvey Avenue (where the Auto Auction used to be). The banner over Valley Blvd said the rain date would be January 28.

Savannah Memorial Park (Cemetery) became the first site in the city of Rosemead granted state Historical Landmark status. The State Historical Resources Commission voted on Friday to recommend this decision.

The story headline in the Tribune says that cutting the redevelopment agencies has "dealt a blow" to affordable housing in El Monte. Yet, when you read the actual story, you discover there has been virtually no low income housing developed for families in the entire history of the program in El Monte.

We'll see if they actually do it, but West Covina is considering cutting city commissions to save money.

Looks like no Wal-Mart for El Monte.

Part of the rationale for the shooting was that the victim was not affected by the taser. But now it appears the tasers missed the mark. It was also reported that the victim was the sister of Planning Commissioner Nancy Eng, and that the family has retained an attorney.