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Girl Scout Troop 5141 plants ten trees in Live Oak Park

Girl Scout Troop 5141 plants ten trees in Live Oak…

Active shooter training hosted by LASD held at TCHS Monday

Major active shooter training drill at Temple City High School…

Temple City Hires Don Penman as Interim City Manager

Temple City Hires Don Penman as Interim City Manager…

TUSD Superintendent Kang-Smith placed on Administrative leave

TUSD Superintendent Kang-Smith placed on Administrative leave At Wednesday’s Board Meeting,…

Chelsea Kang-Smith gets vote of no confidence from former Temple City school board member

One picture tells the tale: Kang Smith…

Temple City’s 70th Camellia Festival Parade celebrated over weekend

Austin Bateman and Ella Clinton ride proudly down Las Tumas…

Around Town

April is National Car Care Month: Spring into Action

Turn to Spring Car Care Many vehicles were neglected during the winter months and could use a little extra care by now. The Car Care Council recommends that…

April 10, 2014No CommentRead More

AIDS Service Center annual ‘Big Night Out’ – May 3

The 17th annual Big Night Out will be held on Saturday May 3rd, 2014. This distinctive and highly successful lifestyle event explores the beauty and uniqueness of Pasadena…

April 10, 2014No CommentRead More

Third Annual “Heroes In The Shadows”

Raises spirits by providing on site assistance, services and resources The Vet Hunters Project and The San Gabriel Valley Veterans Employment Committee (SGV|VEC), along with many participating partners,…

April 10, 2014No CommentRead More

Current News

New county supes – New leadership soon

It’s no secret. Los Angeles County is huge. And following this year’s elections, it will…

April 10, 2014No CommentRead More

Screen legend Mickey Rooney passes

Mickey Rooney was the original Hardy boy. His 200-plus film credits notwithstanding, the spirited Rooney…

April 10, 2014No CommentRead More

Education

Holden bill to give returning vets a voice in community college leadership passes first committee hearing

Assemblymember Chris Holden’s (D-Pasadena) legislation to give veterans a stronger voice in college leadership was…

March 21, 2014No CommentRead More

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Entertainment

“The World’s Greatest Sports Coupes” at the Petersen

A small cadre of rock legends, critically acclaimed film directors, famous actors, and world-renown race car drivers all have one thing in common – a passionate relationship with…

April 10, 2014No CommentRead More

It’s not a show – It’s an experience! Circus Vargas presents Magikaria Extreme!

Get ready for the ultimate entertainment extravaganza for all ages! Circus Vargas will debut its most mind-blowing, highly anticipated spectacular ever! Join us, where the magic begins and…

April 10, 2014No CommentRead More

Maestro Victor Vener and his California Philharmonic

2014 program promises enchanted evenings of magical music at Santa Anita Race Track -Photo by Terry Miller There is a buzz that begins around this time of year.…

April 10, 2014No CommentRead More

Young Musicians Foundation’s (YMF’s) Debut in Arcadia – April 12

-Courtesy Photo Young Musicians Foundation’s (YMF’s) pre-professional Debut Orchestra comes to the Arcadia Performing Arts Center for the first time on Saturday, April 12 for an evening of…

April 3, 2014No CommentRead More

Crime

Crime task force arrests 3, uncovers residential burglary crew

During the early part of March, members of the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force (AB 109 Team) were providing…

April 3, 2014No CommentRead More

Scam Alert – Business Utilities Shut-Off Threat

The Monrovia Police Department wants to alert the public to a scam that has been occurring in the area targeting businesses.…

March 21, 2014No CommentRead More

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16th Annual Veteran’s Event

16th Annual Veteran’s Event at Arcadia County Park (405…

Celebrations for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo mixer with the emCLP at 3049…

Sierra Madre’s Wistaria Festival Sunday

Although the vine wasn’t quite ready to meet the…

Faces of 2012

In 2012 We lost noted author, Ray Bradbury…a regular…

Ask Garden Gal

Art of the Garden tour – Sunday, April 13

Creative Arts Group’s 20th annual Art of the Garden tour will take place Sunday, April 13th from 10:30-4:30 pm. Four outstanding residential gardens in the San Marino/Pasadena…

March 27, 2014No Comment

Organic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

Learn how to grow fruits and vegetables organically in your home garden! You’ll be saving money at the grocery store while contributing to the healthy lifestyle of…

November 20, 20121 Comment

Design Sense

Lian Dolan book signing at Pasadena Showcase House of Design

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) welcomes best selling author, Lian Dolan, to the 2013 Pasadena Showcase House of Design for a book signing of her…

May 8, 2013No Comment

Empty house party gets designers in the mood

The gala empty house party on Friday put on by Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts was another in s string of huge successes for the philanthropic…

January 22, 2013No Comment

People in the News

TCHS Students Receive ROP Awards

Three Temple City High School Seniors, Samantha Walker, Sophia Valderrama, and Jake Ferntheil received Bronze Medals at the Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program’s Outstanding Student competition…

April 10, 2014No Comment

Carl Blum selected as Temple City Mayor

Carl Blum selected as Temple City Mayor Temple City City Council unanimously appointed former Mayor Pro Tempore Carl Blum Tuesday to serve as mayor for the coming…

March 21, 2014No Comment

Education

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson announces release of $38M to local educational agencies under Proposition 39

School districts will soon receive about $38 million from the state in the second round of planning funds from voter-approved Proposition 39, State Superintendent of Public Instruction…

March 5, 2014No Comment

TUSD appoints Kathy Perini Interim Superintendent

TUSD appoints Kathy Perini Interim Superintendent By SHEL SEGAL Elementary school principal Kathy Perini has been appointed by the Temple City Unified School District Board of…

March 4, 20141 Comment

Restaurants

Need ‘Burgers and Fries’ plus a kid friendly bar? Go to Islands

If for no other reason, go to Island’s Burgers for the French fries. Cooked to a golden brown and well seasoned, these baskets of fries come bottomless…

March 27, 2014No Comment

Burger Continental closed by Pasadena Health Dept.

Numerous “Critical violations” observed including “all life stages of cockroaches” By Terry MillerBurger Continental, a Mediterranean restaurant in Pasadena, has served its last supper for a while…

September 9, 2013No Comment

Travel

Fabulous Fall in Big Bear Lake

Everybody knows that Big Bear Lake is a wonderland in winter, perfect for skiing, snowboarding, memorable Alpine vistas and more. But as I recently learned, the mountain…

September 27, 2013No Comment

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens Sunset Safari

Sat Sept 28 Sunset Safari, an exclusive after-hours wildlife fest at the L.A. Zoo for SAFARI CLUB donors hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA),…

September 9, 2013No Comment

Real Estate Notes

Median home prices up statewide

The median home price in Los Angeles County and statewide is up significantly for January of this year over the same month in 2013, according to a…

April 3, 2014No Comment

No federal income tax liability for home owner short sales, reports AAR.

According to the Arcadia Association of RealtorsA!X (A.A.R.), a short sale in California is generally not subject to federal income tax for mortgage debt forgiveness. This is…

November 20, 2013No Comment

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