More on my series of pictures from Savannah Pioneer Cemetery.

When I first saw this headstone, I thought, "I didn't know he died!" He didn't, but when he does, former Rosemead mayor Ken Pike will still have Rosemead in his heart. :D

Assemblyman Ed Hernandez is running for election to state senate district #24, which includes El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead and South San Gabriel.

Sometimes (as with Carmichael),you can look at a headstone and put together a story. Usually, the story is a sad one. For the Alleys, I saw this and thought that, after 1950, their Christmases were never the same.

Donald M. Alley, Jr.: December 25, 1950 - January 1, 1951

One of many veterans from several wars who are buried in Savannah Cemetery, I came across the headstone of Wilbur N. Carmichael yesterday.

$27.6 million settlement for violating environmental laws in California. Meanwhile, a potentially massive sex discrimination suit against the retail giant moves forward.

I took a walk down Valley, on over to the Savannah Pioneer Cemetery. I'll post some pictures over the next few days.

Today's picture is of this great, broad tree near the center of the cemetery. Near as I can figure, it's a camphor tree.

It's not news that I disapprove of the way Wal-Mart has been treating its neighbors. After all, they've violated the Rosemead noise ordinance every night since they've opened (not that you see our city "leaders" doing anything about that).

For the families of Richard Haro and Aaron Gallardo, who were struck and killed by a freight train a few days ago. Both were Rosemead High School graduates.

Friday, April 30, 7pm, Rosemead High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10.