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Senior Center To Celebrate 30th Birthday
Mon, August 30, 2010 11:51 PM
Read moreMONTEREY PARK - The Langley Senior Center should give itself a pat on the back as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in just a few days.
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Follow Local Sports on Twitter
Fri, August 27, 2010 12:26 PM

Twitter_Image_11You can now follow all your favorite local high school and junior college sports teams on Twitter. Be sure to follow us at www.twitter.com/wvjournalsports.

You'll get the latest news and scores from all your favorite teams.

 
Sept. 11 Run Being Held In Rosemead
Thu, August 26, 2010 09:05 PM

ROSEMEAD - The city of Rosemead will be hosting a 5K, 10K and one mile walk/run on Sept. 11 to raise funds for the memorial the city is planning on building to honor those who gave their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Repair Funds Approved For Dinsmoor
Thu, August 26, 2010 09:00 PM

Read moreROSEMEAD - The future of the Dinsmoor Heritage House - which is just off of Temple City Boulevard and Ellis Lane south of Valley Boulevard - is looking bright as the Rosemead City Council has come up with a plan to start fixing up the 1929 dwelling.

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San Gabriel Mission Court
Mon, August 23, 2010 12:07 PM

Royal_Court_2010RGB-WebVersSan Gabriel Mission 239th Annual Fiesta Royal Court was recently selected.

Queen Julia Hernandez (center) is a senior at Alhambra High School, Princess Michelle Nguyen (on left) is a junior at San Gabriel Mission High School, and Princess Briana Hernandez is a junior at Gabrielino High School in San Gabriel.

Mission’s fiesta on Sept. 3-5, will include entertainment, rides, games, food, and historical, cultural and religious festivities.  There will be free admission to the mission museum and gardens on Sept.3-5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 
BEACHCOMBER: Times Have Been Toughter
Mon, August 23, 2010 11:36 AM

By Dave Barron

My mother-in-law is a tough wiry lady who went through the real depression of the 1930s, riveted bolts on airplanes during World War II and worked the assembly line at Pillsbury Mills for 25 years. Although Frances is pushing 90 years of age, she has a sharp mind and wit and walks with a quick step.

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UFC Gym Opens With Fresh Ideas
Tue, August 17, 2010 04:11 AM

ROSEMEAD - There are two things Adam Sedlack wants you to keep in mind when thinking about the new UFC Gym that has opened just off of Rosemead Boulevard and the Interstate 10 on-ramp.

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MP Artist Shows Off Work in LA
Thu, August 12, 2010 07:42 PM

Read moreLOS ANGELES - Ah, to be a young, talented artist. This is exactly the life of Monterey Park resident Christopher Hernandez, who is a photo artist and recently held a showing of his works in downtown Los Angeles.

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Concerts Abound At Garvey, Rosemead Parks
Mon, August 09, 2010 05:20 PM
Read moreROSEMEAD - The city of Rosemead's third annual concert series that alternates between Garvey and Rosemead parks will be coming to a close this Friday with the Latin rock and roll band "Soto" at Rosemead Park.
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Neighborhood Watch Lowers Crime In Rosemead
Wed, August 04, 2010 04:18 AM

ROSEMEAD - Criminals operating in the city of Rosemead better watch out as the city's neighborhood watch program is back and in full swing.

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ROSEMEAD: Card Board Box - Home for a Night
Sat, July 31, 2010 07:28 AM

Read moreA cardboard box was their home for the night.

They were there to get the feeling of what its like to be homeless and sleep in a makeshift shelter at “box city.”
They were also there to raise funds to help out homeless families.

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Former Mayor Hopes For Pool Equality
Wed, July 28, 2010 03:09 AM

ROSEMEAD - With the city of Rosemead building two new aquatic centers at both Rosemead and Garvey parks, former Mayor and current Garvey School District Board Member Bob Bruesch just wants to make sure those south of Interstate 10 will have the same opportunities and access as those north of the freeway.

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CHURCH NEWS: Events At St. Stephens Martyr
Sun, July 18, 2010 02:20 PM

This week's Church News

St. Stephens Martyr Church

The following is a list of upcoming events at St. Steven's Martyr Church:

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Monterey Park Library Offers Spanish ESL Classes
Sun, July 18, 2010 08:10 AM
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is offering a bilingual English /Spanish ESL (English as a Second Language) Conversation class beginning September 14, 2010 through the LAMP Literacy Program.
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Take Metro to Extreme Games
Sun, July 18, 2010 07:53 AM

Looking for summer fun? Do you enjoy extreme action sports? The X Games are returning to downtown Los Angeles for the seventh consecutive year and excitement is right around the corner when you go Metro to the X Games at STAPLES Center and Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE and the Los Angeles Coliseum, July 29 through Aug. 1.

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Monterey Park Balances Budget With Layoffs.
Sun, July 18, 2010 07:36 AM

Monterey Park began deliberations Tuesday, July 6, on a $30 million city budget that was balanced with employee layoffs.

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July E-Version of Monterey Park Journal
Wed, July 14, 2010 08:46 PM

MPJJuly2010FrontPg-1Read the E-Version of the July Monterey Park Journal.

Just Click HERE

 
Rosemead Celebration Is Big Hit
Wed, July 07, 2010 01:13 AM

Read moreROSEMEAD – Hundreds lined the curbs of Valley Boulevard Saturday morning and then meandered over to Rosemead Park for food, music and fireworks as part of the city’s 51st Independence Day Celebration.

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Council Hears High Speed Rail Report
Wed, August 25, 2010 12:55 AM

ROSEMEAD - The Rosemead City Council reviewed and discussed at its Tuesday night meeting information and dialogue concerning the California High Speed Rail project that is proposed to be constructed through the San Gabriel Valley.

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POINT OF LAW: Bell City's Salaries May be Criminal
Mon, August 23, 2010 11:53 AM

By Attorney G. Monty Manibog, Senior Partner at Manibog & Manibog Law Firm

(Editor’s Note:  Former Monterey Park mayor is a contributing columnist offering legal tips and perspectives on high profile cases and events.  Monty is the senior partner of Manibog & Manibog, LLP)

The relatively poor City of Bell in south Los Angeles county (population 40,000) has been supporting the lavish lifestyles of their city officials for a number of years, largely unbeknownst to its residents until the Los Angeles Times recent expose reported the following eye popping salaries:

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9-11 Steel Beam Arrives in Rosemead
Mon, August 23, 2010 11:24 AM

By Dave Barron
Read moreROSEMEAD – It is a 14-foot, 2,000-pound hunk of steel.

But it holds a lot of memories and is rusty with the tears of thousands of Americans.

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Youth Center Educates Local Kids
Thu, August 12, 2010 08:37 PM

Read moreROSEMEAD - Not all kids have a place to go after school. But, luckily, for many kids in the Garvey School District, there is the Rosemead Youth Leadership Center.

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Asian Community Helped By Health Fair
Mon, August 09, 2010 05:23 PM
ROSEMEAD - It was definitely a day to start getting healthy.
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Superintendent Named for Garvey Schools
Thu, August 05, 2010 10:56 PM

Rosemead, August 5, 2010 --The Garvey School District Board of Education today announced the appointment of its new superintendent.

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National Night Out Well Attended
Wed, August 04, 2010 03:53 AM

ROSEMEAD - A bit more than a thousand people attended Rosemead's National Night Out and Emergency Preparedness Fair Tuesday night at Zapopan Park on Garvey Avenue.

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Fire Damages Restaurant
Sat, July 31, 2010 06:49 AM

MONTEREY PARK, Saturday, July 30 -- An early morning fire early Friday morning caused an estimated $150,000 in damages to a restaurant at 305 West. Garvey Avenue. No injuries were reported.

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Rosemead Council Against Alcohol, Drug Abuse
Wed, July 28, 2010 02:44 AM

ROSEMEAD – The Rosemead City Council proclaimed Tuesday, Aug. 3 as “National Night Out” at its Tuesday night meeting.

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POINT OF LAW: Was there A Gore Affair?
Sun, July 18, 2010 08:15 AM

Read moreBy: Atty. G. Monty Manibog

(Editor’s note:  Former Monterey Park Mayor,  Monty  Manibog, is a regular columnist offering legal  tips and perspectives in high profile legal cases and events)

What do former U.S. Senators John Edwards, Gary Hart and Al Gore (the latter also former vice president) have in common?  They all ran for president and they all lost.  The Edwards and Hart campaigns were torpedoed by their philandering outside their marriages during their presidential bids.

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Edison Awards Scholarships to Locals
Sun, July 18, 2010 07:57 AM

ROSEMEAD – Southern California Edison and Edison International recently awarded four west San Gabriel Valley college students with $2,500 scholarships to be used at their respective universities, company officials said.
The scholarships are renewable for up to four years for a total of $10,000, officials said, and are for students studying science, technology, engineering or math.

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Where To Find Printed Journal?
Sun, July 18, 2010 07:44 AM

Printed copies of the Monterey Park Journal and West Valley Journal are found at more than 50 locations throughout the West San Gabriel Valley. You can also subscribe to the E-Version of the Journal by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Monterey Park Chamber Elects Board
Sun, July 18, 2010 07:23 AM

Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce recently elected and installed new members of the Board of Directors. The Chamber also retired three board members who did not seek re-election.


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West Valley Journal E-Version for 7/8/10
Fri, July 09, 2010 10:06 AM

WVJ7_8_10_Front_Page-1You can read the July 8, 2010 West Valley Journal by clicking on the following link:

West Valley Journal, July 8, 2010
 
Basham New MP Development Services Director
Wed, July 07, 2010 12:34 AM

MONTEREY PARK - Planning and Code Enforcement Manager Jim Basham has been appointed the city of Monterey Park's director of development services.

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PREP FOOTBALL: New Coach Torres Leading Moor Football

Garfield2ALHAMBRA - 8/29/10 - Hard work and a new offense is hopefully going to help lead Alhambra High toward success this football season.

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PREP FOOTBALL: Schurr Looking For Further Almont Success
SchurrPreseason2MONTEBELLO - Schurr High football coach Ben Negrete said he knows if the Spartans are going to win the Almont League championship, there are several teams they are going to have to beat.
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PREP FOOTBALL: Garfield Hopes To Atone For Past Two Seasons

EAST LOS ANGELES - 8/27/10 - The Garfield High football team will be tested early and often as the Bulldogs head into a season in which they will challenge four perennial Southern Section powers before Eastern League play even starts.

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PREP FOOTBALL: High Expectations for SG Matadors
SAN GABRIEL – 8/22/10 –There are high expectations for the San Gabriel High football team entering the 2010 football season.
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Soccer

Chivas Coach Remembers SGV Roots

It has been a long road from playing soccer at Alhambra High and Cal State LA to coaching in the MLS. But for Martin Vasquez, the journey has been worth it.

Baseball

Alhambra Wins 6th Almont Title

The Moors outlasted the Oilers, 6-2, in 10 innings at Montebello to win their sixth consecutive Almont League title.

 
Keppel's Big Finale, 4-3

The Mark Keppel High baseball team ended its season with a 4-3 come-from behind victory on the road to San Gabriel High on Friday. 

 

Track & Field

Brittnie Munoz Running on Fire

Brittnie Munoz, cross country and track runner, is having a year many dream of, but few accomplish.

 
Rosemead Teen Wins Gold Medal

Bright future for Rosemead High graduate and track star Elizabeth Lyons.