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Industry company accused of laundering drug money

INDUSTRY - The owners and three employees of an Industry-based wholesale toy company were arrested Monday for allegedly laundering millions of dollars for drug trafficking groups in Mexico and Columbia. »

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La Puente settles case with former city manager for $300,000

LA PUENTE - A former city manager who left her post after a contentious year at City Hall has reached a $300,000 settlement and dismissed a lawsuit against the city and its mayor. Document: Josi Kenline lawsuit and settlement with La Puente »

Solar carport at Industry Metrolink station capable of powering 1,300 homes

INDUSTRY - Anyone who's returned to a parked car and found it transformed into a sweltering oven has experienced first-hand the power of the sun's rays. A new project unveiled in Industry aims to harness that power, while keeping commuters cool. »

Walnut Valley Unified School District dominates regional spelling bee

WALNUT - Students from the Walnut Unified School district claimed the three tops spots Saturday in the Inland Valley Regional Spelling Bee. »

Around the Region: March 25

LA PUENTE - A man was found fatally shot on sidewalk early Saturday in a residential neighborhood of La Puente. »

Human error, age of treatment plant, caused drinking water ban

A faulty repair made on an aging treatment plant caused a breach in the supply of clean drinking water to 10,000 residents of Baldwin Park and La Puente last weekend, according to industry and state regulatory sources. Related link: SGV superfund sites »

Industry mail processing center to shut down

INDUSTRY - Nearly 400 postal workers are expected to lose their jobs here, as a long-discussed consolidation plan by the U.S. Postal Service is becoming a reality. »

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A year after Census figures released, Industry yet to challenge count of 219 residents

INDUSTRY - Nearly a year after city officials here said they would challenge a 2010 U.S. Census count that lowered Industry's official population from 777 to 219, the city still has not contested the Census Bureau's findings, officials said. »

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La Puente pastor arrested at human rights protest against China

LOS ANGELES - A La Puente pastor who made headlines in 2008 when he was arrested in China for his human rights activism at the Beijing Olympics again volunteered for arrest while protesting the visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping to Los Angeles.... »

La Puente approves $1.3 million extension to wall on Valley Boulevard

LA PUENTE - City officials have approved a $1.3 million project to extend a beautification wall along a stretch of Valley Boulevard, over the objections of some council members who say the project is a waste of funds. »

Leaky roof turns into financial disaster for La Puente couple

LA PUENTE - What was supposed to be a simple leaky-roof replacement turned out to be a $25,000 mistake for one La Puente couple. And they say city officials are to blame. »

Top state officials concede that policing of city redevelopment will be nearly impossible

INDUSTRY - A top state finance official said there is "no way in hell" the state will be able to effectively police the unwinding of redevelopment agencies. »

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Industry may snare 30 acres of wilderness

INDUSTRY - While cities across California are struggling to pay their bills in the wake of the demise of redevelopment agencies, Industry today will likely buy 30 acres of vacant canyon land in Orange County. »

Around Pasadena, Jan. 17

PASADENA - Fire crews rescue two cats from burning home SOUTH PASADENA - La Puente couple leads police on pursuit in truck AZUSA - Assemblyman speaks on anger management »

La Puente businesses object to earthquake retrofits

LA PUENTE - Downtown business owners say they are under attack by three city councilmen who, they say, want to drive them out of town to make room for new developments. »

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