Talk to Us West Covina Steve Bennett

In this very special episode of Talk To Us West Covina we sat down with members of the board at the famous Ramona Bowl in Hemet, CA.  The Ramona Bowl and the Ramona Outdoor Pageant and Play are the oldest in California.  This play was inspired by the writings of Helen Hunt Jackson back in the 1800's. 

Helen Hunt Jackson was also famous for fighting for the California Native American Tribes that were being mistreated.  She petitioned Congress and wrote books on the atrocities that were taking place. 

This play is the results of her writings and her legacy.  Since 2023 is the 100 Year Anniversary of the play and the Centennial of the City of West Covina, we felt this would be great for the residents to learn more about a hidden gem we have here in Southern California. 

Please take the time in April or May to visit this landmark and historical play.  Tickets are not very expensive and you will be treated to a wonderful afternoon and an even more wonderful play.

For more information please visit their website at:
www.ramonabowl.com



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In this episode, we sat down with TJ Campbell of the NAACP San Gabriel Valley Chapter.  TJ is the outgoing President of the chapter and prior to his last few days/weeks he sat down with us to talk about the NAACP and his other projects.  During his tenure with the NAACP he has served in various capacities and for the last few years as the President.  While he is moving past the President role, he is quick to let everyone know he will continue to be very involved in the organization.  
 
TJ was a student athlete in high school and through college where he played basketball at a collegiate level.  He returned to his alma mater to be a coach and to help mentor our youth in their basketball futures where one of the teams he coached won the CIF Championship.  
 
One of the programs that TJ has helped organize and lead is the “Local BSI” program where he is mentoring the community on how to economic stability in a community and how to shop at locally owned business to help the community in development.  
 
We also talked about the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King celebration where the local chapter partners with the City of West Covina to hold one of the largest celebrations in the San Gabriel Valley.  This will happen on Monday, January 16, 2023 between 11:00am-2:00pm.  It is a “Day of Service” and the entire community is invited to attend.  The location is the civic center for the City of West Covina.

You can learn more at:
www.sgvnaacp.net



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2022 Candidate Series - West Covina City Treasurer

Candidate: Sue Augino
City: West Covina
Election Date: November 8, 2022

Email: saugino@aol.com

In this episode of Talk to Us West Covina we sat down with SUE AUGINO, a candidate for the West Covina City Treasurer this November.

This special “Candidate Series” was produced by interviewing each candidate separately.  In addition, all candidates were asked the same questions, regarding the same topics such as what the roles and responsibilities of the City Treasurer entail and also their positions regarding on-going deficit spending by the City, the proposed Municipal Health Department, and the city budget.

None of the candidates were provided any questions  in advance of their interview.

While all candidates were contacted to participate and make their positions known, some declined. (Listed below)

We commend the candidates that were interviewed and shared with the residents of West Covina their thoughts about what’s ailing our City and how to change that.

The Candidate Series is great way to get to know the candidates.

NOTE: For the "Candidate Series" we have added "Chapter Markers" for each topic discussed.  Please feel free to use these to jump to specific questions and topics.
Non-participating candidates listed here
City Treasurer:
Colleen Rozatti (Incumbent)Marsha SolorioTalk to Us West Covina:
Website: www.talktouswc.com
Email: talktouswc@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/talktouswc

2022 Candidate Series - West Covina City Council

Candidate: Fred Sykes
District: District 5
City: West Covina
Election Date: November 8, 2022

Phone: (626) 806-4272
Website: www.fredricksykes.com
Email: fredricksykes@fredricksykes.com

In this episode of Talk to Us West Covina we sat down with FRED SYKES, a candidate for the West Covina City Council in District 5 this November. 

This special “Candidate Series” was produced by interviewing each candidate separately.  In addition, all candidates were asked the same questions, regarding the same topics such as their position regarding on-going deficit spending by the City, the proposed Municipal Health Department, and crumbling city spaces. 

None of the candidates were provided any questions  in advance of their interview.

While all candidates were contacted to participate and make their positions known, some declined. (Listed below)

We commend the candidates that were interviewed and shared with the residents of West Covina their thoughts about what’s ailing our City and how to change that.

The Candidate Series is great way to get to know the candidates.

NOTE: For the "Candidate Series" we have added "Chapter Markers" for each topic discussed.  Please feel free to use these to jump to specific questions and topics.
Non-participating candidates listed here
District 2:
Letty Lopez (Incumbent)District 4:
Yara WolffDistrict 5:
Richard ReyesRamod SotoodehTony Wu (Incumbent)Talk to Us West Covina:
Website: www.talktouswc.com
Email: talktouswc@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/talktouswc

2022 Candidate Series - West Covina City Council

Candidate: Daniel Luna
District: District 4
City: West Covina
Election Date: November 8, 2022

Phone: (626) 410-7509
Website: www.danielluna4westcovina.com
Email: dluna4westcovina@gmail.com


In this episode of Talk to Us West Covina we sat down with DANIEL LUNA, a candidate for the West Covina City Council in District 4 this November.

This special “Candidate Series” was produced by interviewing each candidate separately.  In addition, all candidates were asked the same questions, regarding the same topics such as their position regarding on-going deficit spending by the City, the proposed Municipal Health Department, and crumbling city spaces.

None of the candidates were provided any questions  in advance of their interview.

While all candidates were contacted to participate and make their positions known, some declined. (Listed below)

We commend the candidates that were interviewed and shared with the residents of West Covina their thoughts about what’s ailing our City and how to change that.

The Candidate Series is great way to get to know the candidates.

NOTE: For the "Candidate Series" we have added "Chapter Markers" for each topic discussed.  Please feel free to use these to jump to specific questions and topics.

Non-participating candidates listed here
District 2:
Letty Lopez (Incumbent)District 4:
Yara WolffDistrict 5:
Richard ReyesRamod SotoodehTony Wu (Incumbent)Talk to Us West Covina:
Website: www.talktouswc.com
Email: talktouswc@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/talktouswc

2022 Candidate Series - West Covina City Council

Candidate: Ollie Cantos
District: District 4
City: West Covina
Election Date: November 8, 2022

Phone: (202) 744-0547
Website: www.olliecantos.com
Email: olliecantos@icloud.com

In this episode of Talk to Us West Covina we sat down with OLIIE CANTOS, a candidate for the West Covina City Council in District 4 this November.

This special “Candidate Series” was produced by interviewing each candidate separately.  In addition, all candidates were asked the same questions, regarding the same topics such as their position regarding on-going deficit spending by the City, the proposed Municipal Health Department, and crumbling city spaces.

None of the candidates were provided any questions  in advance of their interview.

While all candidates were contacted to participate and make their positions known, some declined. (Listed below)

We commend the candidates that were interviewed and shared with the residents of West Covina their thoughts about what’s ailing our City and how to change that.

The Candidate Series is great way to get to know the candidates.

NOTE: For the "Candidate Series" we have added "Chapter Markers" for each topic discussed.  Please feel free to use these to jump to specific questions and topics.

 Non-participating candidates listed here
District 2:
Letty Lopez (Incumbent)District 4:
Yara WolffDistrict 5:
Richard ReyesRamod SotoodehTony Wu (Incumbent)Talk to Us West Covina:
Website: www.talktouswc.com
Email: talktouswc@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/talktouswc