Monica Rodriguez

Pomona

Monica Rodriguez is a former reporter for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin who covered the city of Pomona.

Articles

Message Received

3 weeks ago | theeastsiderla.com | Monica Rodriguez |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

Today is April 1, aka April Fool's Day. Be on the lookout for fake news (even more than usual). But no fake news here. Just certified Grade A Eastside coverage. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneGarvanza: This wisteria vine has gone bonkers with blooms and fragrance. "The smell is almost overwhelming, but absolutely delightful," said Karen Fulks, who shared the photo.
Student-Made, Hydrogen-Powered

1 month ago | theeastsiderla.com | Monica Rodriguez |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

Have you signed your kids up for day camps this summer? Check out our camp guide for some great, local options. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneHighland Park: An Ikea-themed termite tenting. Thanks to Katrina Alexy for the photo. Go here to share your neighborhood photos or reply to this newsletter with your photo and details about the image. You can also tag your Instagram photos with #theeastsiderla.
THURSDAY NEWSLETTER

1 month ago | theeastsiderla.com | Monica Rodriguez |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

Have you signed your kids up for day camps this summer? Check out our camp guide for some great, local options. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneHighland Park: An Ikea-themed termite tenting. Thanks to Katrina Alexy for the photo. Go here to share your neighborhood photos or reply to this newsletter with your photo and details about the image. You can also tag your Instagram photos with #theeastsiderla.
Lessons Learned From COVID Closures

1 month ago | theeastsiderla.com | Monica Rodriguez |Barry Lank |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

Today, we continue our series of stories marking the five-year anniversary of the start of the COVID lockdown. The state and City of Los Angeles Stay-At-Home orders were announced on March 19, 2020, but LAUSD closed campuses March 16. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneCypress Park & Mount Washington: Last week's full moon in Virgo shares the early evening sky with pink clouds. Thanks to Elisa Rossi for the photo.
Lessons Learned From COVID Closures

1 month ago | theeastsiderla.com | Monica Rodriguez |Barry Lank |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

Today, we continue our series of stories marking the five-year anniversary of the start of the COVID lockdown. The state and City of Los Angeles Stay-At-Home orders were announced on March 19, 2020, but LAUSD closed campuses March 16. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneCypress Park & Mount Washington: Last week's full moon in Virgo shares the early evening sky with pink clouds. Thanks to Elisa Rossi for the photo.
Cellphone Ban Hiccups

1 month ago | theeastsiderla.com | Monica Rodriguez |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

Follow us on social media for Eastside updates: Facebook, Instagram and X. We promise no influencer selfies. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneMontecito Heights: A makeshift yellow house remains standing after city crews began clearing a homeless encampment along the Arroyo Seco Parkway. Photo by Jesús SanchezGo here to share your neighborhood photos or reply to this newsletter with your photo and details about the image.
An All-Girls Charter School

2 months ago | theeastsiderla.com | Monica Rodriguez |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

We need more three-day weekends. Just a thought. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneEcho Park: Last week's winter storm flooded a road in Elysian Park and turned it into a mini lake. Thanks to Vincent Foeillet for the photo. Go here to share your neighborhood photos or reply to this newsletter with your photo and details about the image. You can also tag your Instagram photos with #theeastsiderla.
An All-Girls Charter School

2 months ago | theeastsiderla.com | Monica Rodriguez |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

We need more three-day weekends. Just a thought. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneEcho Park: Last week's winter storm flooded a road in Elysian Park and turned it into a mini lake. Thanks to Vincent Foeillet for the photo. Go here to share your neighborhood photos or reply to this newsletter with your photo and details about the image. You can also tag your Instagram photos with #theeastsiderla.
Phones Off, Panic On? New Rule Hits Soon

2 months ago | theeastsiderla.com | Monica Rodriguez |Jennifer Rodrigue |Robert Fulton

Starting February 18, LAUSD will enforce its new cellphone policy. Scroll down to learn what some parents are saying, what the policy entails, and what some area school have planned. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneGlassell Park: There's no fat shaming here. Thanks to Katrina Alexy for the photo. Go here to share your neighborhood photos or reply to this newsletter with your photo and details about the image.
School Communities Offer Relief

Jan 22, 2025 | theeastsiderla.com | Monica Rodriguez |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

We were off yesterday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, so today we offer a super jam-packed edition. Enjoy. Now on to today's news• Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneHighland Park: Where pugs rule. Thanks to Katrina Alexy for the photo. Go here to share your neighborhood photos or reply to this newsletter with your photo and details about the image. You can also tag your Instagram photos with #theeastsiderla.