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 [...]
An Emotional Farewell to Arcadia Firefighter
Arcadia Firefighters fold the American Flag carefully which draped the coffin of Andy Michael Troncale. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” Wonderful husband, father, son and friend, Andy Michael Troncale lost his valiant battle with cancer on January 23, 2012 at the age of 52. [...]
Identity Theft Crackdown by IRS
The Internal Revenue Service and the Justice Department today announced the results of a massive national sweep cracking down on suspected identity theft perpetrators as part of a stepped-up effort against refund fraud and identity theft. Working with the Justice Department’s Tax Division and local U.S. Attorneys’ offices, the nationwide effort targeted 105 people in [...]
Area Residents Outraged with PUC and Southern California Edison
Power Poles Allegedly Overloaded with Cables An angry and frustrated resident demands the PUC and SCE be honest with residents as South Pasadena Police Chief Joe Paybe looks on. -Photos by Terry Miller By Terry Miller The December 1 windstorm may have seemed mild by comparison to some of the anger vented by San Gabriel [...]
95 Years Young – Monrovian Clare Moruay Celebrates with Exercise
The Community Center in Monrovia was a buzz Monday afternoon with some serious workout. The teacher, the youngest 95 year old we’ve ever seen was not only celebrating her birthday but also leading a class in senior exercise, a class she is obviously good at, very good. Taking about 25 students through some paces with [...]
Antonovich Announces $2.5 Million Grant to Replant Destroyed Trees
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced a $2,500,000 County grant program to replant trees in parts of the San Gabriel Valley devastated by the December 2011 windstorm. Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded competitively to cities, other public agencies and nonprofit organizations that partner with public agencies. Grant guidelines allow for trees to be [...]
County to Host Community Meeting in Arcadia on New Dumpster/Roll-Off Trash Collection Service
Los Angeles County Public Works Department will host a community meeting to provide an overview of the new non-exclusive franchise trash collection system that takes effect on July 1, 2012. The meeting will be held at Arcadia County Park, 405 South Santa Anita Avenue, on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. The new system [...]
Mayor Bogaard Delivers Tough State of The City
To my colleagues on the Council, Mr. City Manager, members of our staff, City commissioners, distinguished guests, and all of Pasadena: Good evening, and thank you for coming to this State of the City event. I am greatly honored by the presence of so many here tonight and hope that this report provides a good [...]