Supervisor Antonovitch says “activist judges with a political correctness agenda have disenfranchised the people of California”
Prop 8 Deemed Unconstitutional by Appeals Court Supervisor Antonovitch says “activist judges with a political correctness agenda have disenfranchised the people of California” A federal appeals court Tuesday ripped down Proposition 8, finding California’s ban on same-sex marriage completely unconstitutional . With a decision that pushes the gay marriage issue a step closer to the [...]
Public Pressure causes Komen to Drop Plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants
Public Pressure causes Komen to drop plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants After several days of controversy and a host of resignations, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity has decided it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. The Koman organization received such a backlash from supporters of [...]
Man sentenced in Pasadena art teacher’s killing
Man sentenced in Pasadena art teacher’s killing A Westlake Village man convicted of fatally shooting a Pasadena art college instructor at a party was sentenced today to 21 years in state prison, the District Attorney’s Office announced. A Van Nuys Superior Court jury convicted Steven Ronald Honma, 56, of one count of voluntary manslaughter on [...]
Prelimininary Findings Show SoCal Edison Violated Saftey Standards
Prelimininary Findings Show SoCal Edison Violated Saftey Standards By Terry Miller The California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Consumer Protection and Safety Division (CPSD) has issued a Preliminary Report in its investigation into the cause of failed poles, restoration efforts, and communication with the general public and governmental agencies during a recent windstorm in Southern California [...]
5 indicted in Department of Homeland Security probe targeting unusual human smuggling scheme
LA-based ring recruited non-Spanish speaking African-Americans as drivers Five Los Angeles-area residents have been indicted for operating a human smuggling scheme that relied largely on non-Spanish speaking African-Americans to transport loads of illegal aliens from the U.S.-Mexico border to the Los Angeles area. Four of the defendants, including the suspected ringleader of the scheme, Maria [...]
Kids Helping Kids Create Meaningful Experiences
Kids Helping Kids Create Meaningful Experiences Students from differing backgrounds share mutually beneficial interactions WhenFred Abramyan and Trent Benson, seniors at Loyola High School in Los Angeles, signed up to volunteer at Five Acres school in Altadena, both students experienced a new world. Abramyan and Benson selected Five Acres as part of their 85-hour, intensive [...]
VITELLO’S JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB PRESENTS SALLY KELLERMAN’S “SOMETHING COOL”
Studio City, CA – Vitello’s Jazz & Supper Club will present SALLY KELLERMAN’S “SOMETHING COOL” on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 4939 Tujunga Avenue; Studio City, CA 91604. Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress and singer who created the infamous role of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” O’Houlihan in Robert Altman’s classic [...]
Music of Elton John Keeps Kenny Metcalf Alive and Well
Music of Elton John Keeps Kenny Metcalf Alive and Well By Terry Miller Two weeks ago at the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim there was a plethora of musical talent. The range was gargantuan. One, however, which piqued Beacon Media’s interest was the Elton John tribute band starring Kenny Metcalf as [...]
Pasadena Independent 2/2/12
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Young John Muir Teacher Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award
John Muir High School teacher, Manuel Rustin was extremely surprised when his name was called for the award. – Photos by Terry Miller Young John Muir Teacher Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award A John Muir High School teacher, Manuel Rustin, recieved an unrestricted $25,000 Milken Educator Award at a surprise schoolwide assembly Tuesday morning. Presented [...]