El Monte NewsLocal news for El Monte, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Retail project nearing realization- June 29, 2008 Five years after a retail project proposal brought hope of new development to a town known for its industrial core, the 7.6- acre home of the project is full of weeds and dirt.http://www.topix.net/city/el-monte-ca/2008/06/retail-project-nearing-realization?fromrss=1 Around the Valley- June 27, 2008 A fire that broke out in the attic of a Monterey Park apartment building caused about $450,000 damage Tuesday, but no one was injured.http://www.topix.net/city/el-monte-ca/2008/06/around-the-valley?fromrss=1 Route signs go up today- June 25, 2008 Caltrans will begin posting today alternative route travel times on electronic overhead signs on several Sam Gabriel Valley freeways, officials said.http://www.topix.net/city/el-monte-ca/2008/06/route-signs-go-up-today?fromrss=1 Victim describes aftermath of deadly street race- June 25, 2008 A La Puente woman who was injured along with her family when a street race turned deadly broke down in court today when she described how the crash affected them physically, emotionally and financially.http://www.topix.net/city/el-monte-ca/2008/06/victim-describes-aftermath-of-deadly-street-... Recall talk not going away in Baldwin Park- June 23, 2008 Here's a challenge for the proponents who are trying to throw three council members out of office in Baldwin Park: Anthony Bejarano Jr.http://www.topix.net/city/el-monte-ca/2008/06/recall-talk-not-going-away-in-baldwin-park?f... A jewel in the necklace- June 22, 2008 THE biggest problem with the San Gabriel River is that very few know it exists. So the unveiling of a 17-mile "Emerald Necklace" plan showing what the river could be -- new passive parks, restored streams and ...http://www.topix.net/city/el-monte-ca/2008/06/a-jewel-in-the-necklace?fromrss=1 Steve Scauzillo: Dumping the pump and losing control- June 20, 2008 This is what I learned while taking the bus to work Thursday: When you ride public transit instead of driving, you give up control.http://www.topix.net/city/el-monte-ca/2008/06/steve-scauzillo-dumping-the-pump-and-losing-... Firefighters battle restaurant fire in El Monte- June 18, 2008 Nearly 30 firefighters have extinguished a restaurant fire in South El Monte. A spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department told KTLA-TV that the fire at Cafe Azteca on Rush Street was reported shortly ...http://www.topix.net/city/el-monte-ca/2008/06/firefighters-battle-restaurant-fire-in-el-mo... SWAT team arrests parolee- June 17, 2008 SWAT team arrest German Palacious, 30, after he barricaded himslef at a home on the 11100 block of Mulhall Street in El Monte on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.http://www.topix.net/city/el-monte-ca/2008/06/swat-team-arrests-parolee?fromrss=1 Home Depot sets sights on auto dealership site- June 16, 2008 Home Depot might be moving into the city. Architects representing Seidner-Miller Automotive submitted plans to La Verne officials about two weeks ago to construct a Home Depot at the site of the La Verne ...http://www.topix.net/city/el-monte-ca/2008/06/home-depot-sets-sights-on-auto-dealership-si... |