City Manager’s Weekly Report For the Week Ending Noon on Thursday December 23, 2008
http://www.templecity.us Charlie’s Bon Mot Time may be a great healer, but it’s a terrible beautician. HGHLIGHTS ● New electric bike shop comes to 9664 Las Tunas Drive. ● Temple City rates well in the unemployment index. ● Concession Stand renovation at Live Oak Park on schedule. ● Many cities having financial problems, but not Temple [...]
Who Cares?
Well, I suppose most of us have said “Who Cares” at one time or another in our life? And the answer to that question is simple. You and I care … particularly during tough times or calamity. Most Americans are ready to help out as we see others experiencing great difficulty. It doesn’t always have [...]
Louisville Recovery Time
So I don’t know about you guys but I sure do appreciate my recovery time. In fact, for me, the Holidays provide the perfect opportunity to recover big time. And world-class recovery isn’t necessarily all about taking a Louisville Slugger to the alarm clock or going Kobayashi with chili-cheese whatever all day or letting the [...]
Police Blotter
City of Temple City Sheriff’s Blotter Statistical Report for the Week of December 14 – 20, 2008 Burglary: December 15, 2008 9800 block Longden Residential December 15, 2008 4800 block Arden Residential December 16, 2008 9000 block Callita Residential December 17, 2008 9400 block Las Tunas Business December 17, 2008 6100 block Golden West Residential [...]
Temple City Spotlight (December 29, 2008)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: The Planning Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting of December 23, 2008, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on January 13, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5938 Kauffman Ave. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE – Registration continues for the City’s youth [...]
Kiwanis Honors Independent Study School Students Ian O’Connor and Diego DeLaTorre
Kiwanis Club of Temple City was pleased to have honored two outstanding students from the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center Independent Study on December 16, 2008. Pictured with the proud students are teachers Mr. Andrew Jahan and Mrs. Yvonne Rivera, also new Principal Steve Edo. Ian is 12 years old and in Mr. Jahan’s class. [...]
City Manager's Weekly Report for the Week
Charlie’s Bon Mot Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyhow. HIGHLIGHTS ● El Monte employees facing possible pay cuts. ● San Francisco eliminates 400 positions in cutbacks. ● Temple City still “on-budget” despite tough times. ● Still waiting for approval of Housing Element. ● Improvement for Rosemead Blvd. tentatively approved. [...]
Top Ten Santa Wish List
So the first part of this article might read a lot like the Santa column I wrote a couple of years ago. If it seems familiar, maybe you really liked it or have a copy of my book…but it’s probably more likely our great minds just think alike It really doesn’t seem that long ago [...]
Local Temple City Girl is Hero
On November 21, 2008 at approximately 5 a.m. the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Department responded to a residential structure fire on Broadway Ave in Temple City. The family was safely evacuated from the house due to the heroic efforts of their 6 year old daughter, Emma Ortiz. Emma woke up at 5 a.m. to use [...]
Sock O Rama and Santa’s Paws and Claws Drive Nets 3600 Items for Local Charities
This year’s Temple City Sock O Rama and More plus the Paws and Claws holiday drives netted over 3,600 items. On Wednesday representatives from some of the organizations stopped by City Hall for a photo opportunity and to pick up the goodies generously donated by businesses and individuals in Temple City. The recipients include Friends [...]
