Y of West San Gabriel Valley Celebrates Jose Aguirre’s 102nd Birthday!!!
On December 27, 2011 the Y of West San Gabriel Valley happily celebrated Jose Aguirre’s 102nd birthday! Jose was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on December 27, 1910. He was married and had 5 children, who then provided him with 18 wonderful grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Jose is a current and active member of the Y [...]
Filmmakers Say There’s Just Something About Duarte
By Ruth Longoria Kingsland Whether it’s the skateboarding, driving down the freeway, eating at Sonic, or hanging out at Royal Oaks Park, there’s just something about “This City” of Duarte, at least according to Duarte natives and budding filmmakers Robert Herrera and Nicolas “Nico” Djeu. Herrera and Djeu are out to make their city a [...]
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Spotlights New Youth Laws for 2012
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson highlights some of the new education and child safety laws that are now in effect for 2012. “Our goal for the new year and every year is to make education accessible and effective for all children,” said Torlakson. “These new laws will help ensure children are safer, enter [...]
Temple City Tribune 1/2/12
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Supreme Court Rules on Challenges to the State’s Plan to Dissolve Redevelopment Agencies
Supreme Court Rules on Challenges to the State’s Plan to Dissolve Redevelopment Agencies Court Decides the State Has the Authority to Dissolve Redevelopment Agencies but Does Not Have the Authority to Condition Their Continued Existence on Required Payments Resolving challenges filed by the California Redevelopment Association, the League of California Cities, and the cities of [...]
Santa Anita Race Track Draws 44,000 Plus Fans – Hero John Shear Returns to Paddock Position
By Terry Miller While there were many winners during Boxing Day’s opener at Santa Anita, none could actually top that of Paddock Guard John Shear, 91, returning to his job at the track after facing a near death experience last spring when he saved a young girl from a bolting horse. Shear threw himself in [...]
New Laws Take Effect Jan 1. 2012
California has changed possession of an ounce or less of marijuana from a misdemeanor to an infraction. Though the fine remains $100, there’s no jail time or notation on your criminal record. Open Carry will no longer be legal thanks to Anthony Portantino’s AB 144 which was signed earlier this year. With some exceptions, it [...]
Arboretum ReOpens Post Windstorm
Thanks to the hard work of Arboretum staff and volunteers, joined by workers from across Los Angeles County, The Los Angeles County Arboretum is able to reopen ahead of schedule. As many of you know, these holiday weeks are among the best to visit the Arboretum and enjoy nature’s beauty. In addition to the cleanup [...]
Monrovia Weekly 12/29/11
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Temple City Tribune 12/26/11
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