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St. Louise de Marillac Church: A history
... Social Workers. Her feast day is March 15. The city of Covina started as a coffee plantation, carved from Rancho La Puente. In 1882, Joseph Swift Phillips acquired 5,500 acres, started fruit orchards and subdivided the town. At the time there were ... Comment?
Toddler in stroller struck by car in East Valinda; father arrested
... stroller rests against a curb after being hit by a car at the intersection of Azusa Ave. and Renualt St. in La Puente Friday night, Dec. 4, 2009. The stroller, which contained a small child, was being pushed by the child's father who was suspected ... 7 comments
Murals painted for firefighters killed during Station Fire
... being inspired by her uncle's friendship with him. Hall was the 1980 athlete of the year at Workman High School in La Puente. Alonzo and Linares dedicated their painting to Quinones. The two men were killed Aug. 30 when their emergency response ... 2 comments
Our View: City elections need protection of a third party
... days" adds to voter fatigue. Voters are more familiar with election day being the first Tuesday in November. La Puente is also going in the wrong direction by moving its city election from November to April in even-numbered years. As Councilman Dan ... 2 comments
Rancho Cucamonga firm to begin Stimulus-supported road work in La Puente
... Inc. is repaving two of the main thoroughfares in the city With $1.3 million in federal stimulus money, La Puente paid for a project to fix sidewalks, grind off old asphalt, lay new asphalt and restripe parts of North Hacienda Boulevard and East ... 2 comments
Six teens busted during alleged West Covina, Valinda robbery spree
... for the attempted robbery in Valinda. Police jailed Jorge Del Rio, 19, of Baldwin Park, Alexander Leon, 19, of La Puente, Robert Chairez, 19, of Baldwin Park, Andy Arce, 19, whose residence was not given, and two teenage juveniles, Henley said. The ... 10 comments
West Covina police arrest six teens in the midst of a robbery spree
... for the attempted robbery in Valinda. Police brought Jorge Del Rio, 19, of Baldwin Park, Alexander Leon, 19, of La Puente, Robert Chairez, 19, of Baldwin Park, Andy Arce, 19, and two teenage juveniles to the West Covina City Jail, Henley said. The ... 24 comments
Stimulus spending spree begins in La Puente, San Gabriel Valley
... Valley, the city has begin to repave two of its main thoroughfares. With $1.3 million in federal stimulus money, La Puente paid for a project to fix sidewalks, grind off old asphalt, lay new asphalt and restripe parts of North Hacienda Boulevard and ... 10 comments
After-school program gets $250,000 grant to boost science, math education at middle schools
... career opportunities for underrepresented groups, including women and minorities. At the K-8 Edgewood Academy in La Puente - a THINK Together site - Deborah Moran already has a robotics program for students in grades 6-8 that's yielded good results ... Comment?
La Puente opts to conduct own elections
After five years of putting the county in charge, city officials have decided La Puente should conduct its own elections. Comment?
West Covina Domino's helps the unemployed; hopes to inspire others
... to get a piece of the pie. Everyone was required to show verification of unemployment. Sammy Sanchez, 46, of La Puente was in the line of about 50 people waiting for the doors to open at 11 a.m. "This Domino's is giving Americans the hope that there ... 1 comment
Dozens of unemployed show up for free Domino's Pizza gift certificates
... to do our part to help out," said Supervisor Mark Mendoza. "The city needs a little more help." Sammy Sanchez, of La Puente, was in a line of about 60 people waiting for the doors to open at 11 a.m. "This Domino's is giving Americans the hope that ... 10 comments
Woman suspected of drunk driving after her car collides with a police cruiser
... of drunk driving after her Honda Accord collided with a police cruiser early Tuesday. Jessica Felix, 23, of La Puente, was driving on Azusa Avenue when her car hit a West Covina police cruiser just after midnight, West Covina Police Sgt. Alan Henley ... 8 comments
Kidnapped Baldwin Park girl returned unharmed
... Less than an hour after she disappeared, Zepeda dropped the girl off at the home of a mutual acquaintance in La Puente, Reynoso said. Zepeda turned himself in to police at about 1 a.m., Reynoso said. "The suspect admitted to it and was remorseful," ... 13 comments
Nogales High School band busy with performances, tournaments
... "It's something different than the usual routine every year." Pollack gave his students the Kris Baltazar,17, of La Puente plays the snare drum as The Nogales High School Noble Regiment Band under the direction of Brad Pollock performs as the pep ... 2 comments
La Puente hires new city manager
After more than a year with an interim city manager, La Puente has hired a permanent chief executive. 8 comments
La Puente to hold its own elections
LA PUENTE The city council has decided that the city should hold its own elections rather than relying on the services of the county. Comment?
Double Homicide In Galt Over Weekend
... On Sunday, Sacramento county coroner's officials identified the two victims as 24-year-old Carlos Alonso Montes of La Puente in Southern California and 20-year-old Efrain Zambrano of Galt. Comment?
Our View: Hard work pays off at Occidental College
... that Veitch knows the value as well as the cost of a college education. Magdalena Arias was one of 11 kids from a La Puente family. When she got into selective Oxy, she was the first in her family to go to college. But her father didn't want her to ... Comment?
Tran back on political course, but to where?
... ballots. The challenge resulted in four additional votes going to Tran, but Armenta still won by one vote. La Puente Mayor Louie Lujan said the loss was no indication of future potential, pointing to the uncertain nature of politics. "Just because ... 14 comments