On May 25, Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced an effort to expedite legislation to protect communities from gun violence.
The...
After weeks without two perennial gadflies to the council, the pairing returned on May 17 following racial remarks made at the prior meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Rosario Diaz’s husband, William Elliott,...
Mt. SAC’s queer representation and safety came into question after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education Act, known as the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, into law on March 28,...
California is on track to face a summer of heat, fire and blackouts that will increase the state’s drought. Although Gov. Gavin Newsom recently outlined a plan to combat the crisis and the Metropolitan...
Faculty Association members filled Founder’s Hall on May 11 to support their union’s negotiation goals.
Signs like “Where’s our COLA?” could be found alongside other signs with percentages...
In honor of a local activist, three to four Mt. SAC or La Puente High School graduates will receive a $1,000 scholarship if they have graduated from Sparks Middle School and shown a commitment to activism...
The Covina City Council unanimously voted to move forward regarding a local cannabis program on April 19. This decision brought the city one step closer to authorizing dispensaries within the city.
For...
On April 20, Covina approved the creation of a childcare program with their American Rescue Plan funds and enacted a police military gear usage policy.
The goal of the child care program is to provide...
In a press release posted on April 11, the office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice will investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred...
Ordinance 22-03, unanimously passed by Covina City Council on April 5, establishes regulations concerning new residential developments under SB-9, also known as the California Home Act. The bill, which...
According to a Los Angeles Daily news report, Los Angeles lost 400,000 jobs and 7,500 small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. While businesses try to stay afloat in this difficult market and keep...
On March 15, Covina City Council unanimously elected Patricia Cortez as mayor and Walter Allen III as mayor pro tem.
Jorge Marquez has been a council member since 2013 and served as the city’s mayor...
