By Fred Ortega, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Calif. Feb. 18--Metro's snub of the Gold Line extension last month is the latest example of the San Gabriel Valley's apparent dearth of political clout in the region -- and one that could cost the area tens of millions of dollars in new developments.

By Fred Ortega Metro's snub of the Gold Line extension last month is the latest example of eastern Los Angeles County's apparent dearth of political clout in the region - and one that could cost the area tens of millions of dollars in new developments.

By Fred Ortega -- Link: More on the setback Metro's snub of the Gold Line extension last month is the latest example of the San Gabriel Valley's apparent dearth of political clout in the region - and one that could cost the area tens of millions of dollars in new developments.

By Christina L. Esparza, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Calif. Sep. 21--ROSEMEAD -- While Mayor Gary Taylor and Councilman Jay Imperial scored a victory when voters rejected an attempt to recall them, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. also walked away with a much-needed boost.

Today's automated control systems can help treatment plants maintain peak performance levels Before automated control systems existed, skilled operators ran wastewater treatment facilities manually.