Save Our Community was founded in the movement to resist Wal-Mart's development in Rosemead, California. Now, it has become a general site for news, information, gossip, talk, and blogging about Rosemead. We also have stories about South San Gabriel, San Gabriel, Montebello, and occasionally about Pico Rivera, El Monte, South El Monte, Alhambra, Temple City, and other nearby communities. Your host is Todd. If you want a blog just sign up, get approved, and start writing. Good posts will be moved onto the home page.
Save Monster Park
I don't remember going to this park, but I do remember the monsters (meaning I must have gone!).
I'd be curious to see what they plan to replace the monsters with. It's a shame that they're probably forced to consider this renovation to avoid liability in the event someone gets hurt on these "dangerous" creations. It almost makes you wonder how we all managed to make it to adulthood, living in the midst of such safety hazards! ;-)
KCET Life & Times -- Monday 6:30pm
I just finished watching "McLaughlin Group." Right after that, KCET had their promotion of their Monday schedule (February 5). Looks like Life & Times is going to do a piece on the park. So, for any one interested in this issue, tune in to KCET, channel 28, Monday, 6:30 pm.
Looks like they've been saved!
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_5190655
Today's Pasadena Star-News reports that the sculptures will be preserved!
1400+ petition signatures must means something!
How about that? San Gabriel was presented with a petition signed by 1,400 or so individuals, and they responded. If only I lived in a city that was that responsive to citizen petitions!
Monster Park Still Needs Your Help
Monster Park still needs your support. San Gabriel no longer has immediate plans to destroy the structures, but Friends of La Laguna is responsible for raising the money to manage the repair and maintenance of the monsters. Amazingly enough, I learned this by reading Steve Scauzillo’s blog.
Apparently, the SGV Tribune has decided to join the blogosphere. There are ten separate blogs (all written by SGVN editors or staff) linked to the front page of their website.
Follow the Friends of La Laguna above to learn how to support this preservation effort.