More than 200 people attended her swearing in ceremony, including husband Bob Huff, the Senate Republican leader.
The street rehabilitation project is estimated to cost $700,000.
The lawmaker and other leaders from around the San Gabriel Valley held a press conference today in West Covina.
The proposed oil tax proceeds would be split between K-12 and higher education.
The closures are part of a $121.5 million pavement rehabilitation project.
State officials have released figures on every zip code in the state showing which communities are most at risk from pollution. See how each Patch town ranks using the interactive map below.
Capt. Dave Halm, who oversees operations at the Valley Boulevard station, has been promoted to commander over the region that includes Diamond Bar and Walnut.
The crossing was not approved for the designation because it is a private road, Walnut officials said.
Long-time Councilman Antonio "Tony" Cartagena will serve as mayor pro tem.
The U.S. Postal Service will continue to deliver Saturday mail to Diamond Bar and Walnut residents after a proposed August change in service gets thwarted.
The annual reorganization of the council takes place tonight.
The City of Industry oversaw and funded construction of the $2 million project.
The assemblyman's district includes Diamond Bar and Walnut.
In a busy week, here's a recap of the most read on Diamond Bar-Walnut Patch.
The partial closures are to continue work on a $121.5 million pavement rehabilitation project.
The city of Walnut is hosting a small ceremony at Brea Canyon and Old Ranch roads that is open to the public.
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The event will include a free composting workshop.
The Assembly Local Government Committee voted 4-7 against the proposed measure.
The person chosen will be honored at the Los Angeles County Fair in September.
The county released a draft of its 2013-14 budget, totaling $24.7 million.
County employees, who have not had a cost of living raise for four years, say they are stretched thin.
The Diamond Bar and Walnut post offices will operate with regular hours today, but the Industry center will be open until 10 p.m.
The Senate Republican leader said that $20 million in funding was found at the same time parks officials were closing state parks.
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Party goers feasted on cotton candy and funnel cake, rode carnival rides, and enjoyed live performances.
The annual celebration is the city's largest community event.
The city had no regulations on the books, but needed to set up some after receiving a request to open a body art business on Valley Boulevard.
Several new signs reminding drivers to move over for Caltrans crews, law-enforcement, emergency services and even other motorists.
Supervisor Don Knabe recommended backing legislation by Assemblyman Curt Hagman.
Train conductors will no longer blow their horns at designated crossings at Brea Canyon Road and Valley, Old Benton Way, and Lemon and Fairway.
The closures are part of an ongoing $121.5 million pavement rehabilitation project.
The project, which involves building a six-lane roadway underpass and a double-track railway bridge, aims to separate Nogales near the 60 freeway from the railroad.
The city of Diamond Bar has around $860,000 for a street beautification project, but can't use the money on any other thoroughfare.
Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff is looking for local art submissions for the California State Senate art show. The winning entry will be displayed at the state capitol for a year.
Complaints from some residents about their neighbors' trash cans out at the curb too long prompted the city to remind homeowners about the rules.
The one-year extension will give city staff time to draft development and zoning standards, as well as complete a market analysis, officials said.
A few weeks after approving the layoffs of more than 100 staffers, the Pomona Unified School District, which also serves Diamond Bar, will consider cutting more.