Longden’s Father/Daughter Winter Ball
Longden Elementary School’s first Father/Daughter Winter Ball was held on Friday night, January 23. Memoli Hall was transformed into a beautiful ballroom; a DJ provided music for the evening. The girls and their “dates” arrived in their best party attire and were treated with the appearance of Prince Charming and Snow White. The festivities included [...]
TCUSD’s Budget Action Alert
Your Schools Need Your Help! Due to the State of California’s fiscal crisis, Temple City Unified School District is facing $4.2 million in budget cuts over the next two years. These reductions will potentially have a drastic impact to the educational programs and staffing levels that our District is able to sustain. More than ever, [...]
Temple City Manager's Report
Charlie’s Bon Mot If your plan seems to be going well, You are probably walking into an ambush. Highlights ● Some gas stations may have to close. ● New multi-purpose facility for Live Oak Park. ● Water supplies dwindle. ● Willmonte Avenue wants street lights. ● Recent court cases that could impact city operations. GENERAL [...]
Temple City Spotlight
TEMPLE CITY SPOTLIGHT Temple City Government Serving the Community! (February 9, 2009) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: The next meeting Planning Commission will be held on February 10, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5938 Kauffman Ave. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICAN – Nominations are now being accepted [...]
Temple City Blotter
Sheriff’s Blotter – City of Temple City Statistical Report for the Week of January 25 – 31, 2009 BURGLARY: January 26, 2009 5600 block Sultana Residential January 26, 2009 6000 block Oak Residential January 26, 2009 5300 McCulloch Vehicle January 27, 2009 4900 block Glickman Residential January 28, 2009 5700 block Primrose Vehicle January 29, [...]
The Lunar New Year Celebrated in Temple City
The Temple City Chinese Association sponsored another New Year celebration in the park Saturday with dance and Tai Kwon Do performances as well as singers from the high school promoting their upcoming performances. Area restaurants also provided samples of their food at no cost to those attending on Saturday. The city starting celebrating Saturday with [...]
City Manager's Weekly Report
City Manager’s Weekly Report For the Week Ending Noon on Thursday January 29, 2009 http://www.templecity.us TO: The Honorable City Council DATE: January 29, 2009 FROM: Charles R. Martin, City Manager cmartin@templecity.us SUBJECT: CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Charlie’s Bon Mot If everything seems to be going really well, you obviously must have overlooked something. & Nature will [...]
Temple City Unified School District Could get about 2.8 million in Stimulus Package
Rep. Adam Schiff told local school officials Friday about the $819 billion federal economic stimulus plan. Schiff, D-Pasadena held a summit of sorts with superintendents and board members from nine area school districts and provided estimates of how much each might receive. The Stimulus passed the House on Wednesday. Pasadena Unified School District could receive [...]
Temple City Spotlight
TEMPLE CITY SPOTLIGHT Temple City Government Serving the Community! (February 2, 2009) PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICAN – Nominations are now being accepted for Temple City’s 2009 Outstanding Older American. Nominees must be at least 60 years of age and a resident of Temple City. Nominations must follow the guidelines and provide sufficient [...]
Temple City manager offers to work Gratis
With much political discussuion about retirement and replacement, Temple City Manager-City Attorney Charles Martin has offered to work in both capacities – as an unpaid volunteer. Some felt uncomfortable at Saturday’s Council Candidate forum and voiced concern over the suggestion that Martin work as a volunteer. “I was contemplating my retirement on February 5, 2009, [...]
