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 [...]
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 [...]
Pasadena Planned Parenthood Health Center Gets Major Upgrade – Georgia B. Ridder House Dedicated
Pasadena Planned Parenthood Health Center Gets Major Upgrade – Georgia B. Ridder House Dedicated A joyful crowd of donors, supporters and dignitaries gathered for a ribbon-cutting and building dedication ceremony to celebrate the newly renovated Pasadena Health Center and the unveiling of the Georgia B. Ridder House on the morning of Thursday, January 26, 2012. [...]
NAMM Honors Beach Boy Brian Wilson
NAMM Honors MUSIC LEGEND BRIAN Wilson for lifetime achievement The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) honored of the world’s most famous singer-songwriters and producers, Brian Wilson, for his musical achievements and support of music education, with its most prestigious “Music for Life” award on Wednesday in Anaheim. The presentation , made by NAMM president [...]
Students at Madison Elementary Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Students at Madison Elementary Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy By Terry Miller Scores of students, parents, volunteers , school board members and area politicians including Anthony Portantino and PUSD Superintendent Jon Gundry joined forces Saturday morning for a clean up and planting at Madison Elementary in Pasadena in honor of Martin Luther King [...]
Community Meetings Slated Regarding Recent Windstorm
Residents and others are invited to share their positive experiences during and after the recent hurricane-force windstorm, whether it was their own neighbor-to-neighbor encounters or with the city of Pasadena, and the efforts that could have been improved. Three community meetings have been scheduled. Spanish interpretation will be provided at each meeting. • Saturday, Jan. [...]
Arcadia HS Band Shines Bright at Annual Parade
By Terry Miller -Photo by Terry Miller Thousands of people braved the 70-80 degree winter heat of Pasadena to see the TOR Parade on Januray 2 – one of the warmest Parade Days in recent memory. Those who camped out all night were in for mild weather thoroughout the night with a very quick warm [...]
Thousands Occupy Rose Parade’s End
One of the largest non-entries in this year’s parade was the Occupy Rose Parade which garnered considerable attention although many TV stations cut away after the last official float.
Photos of the Year 2011
Sometimes an image just strikes us…a moment in time, frozen and forever etched in our memory. Such was this image that really requires no caption. Photo by Terry Miller As the next few days progress , we’ll take a look back at some images that made news this year in Los Angeles County.
Cal Phil Maestro ‘Instrumental’ in Gift Giving
Cal Phil Maestro Victor Vener met with 30 kids ranging from 1-18 years old with their families and gave each child a gift Wednesday evening. . In the spirit of giving and sharing the gift of music with people of all ages, Cal Phil launched its “BE INSTRUMENTAL” Initiative which was created to enrich children’s [...]