
Advanced Computer Aided Design Students Take Award “Most Artistic” Design Three student teams recently competed in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Invention Challenge 2009. The “A Ton of Bricks” contest, challenged students throughout Southern California to build 4-foot long bridges out of paper products and glue with maximum efficiency to hold as many bricks as possible [...]

Sierra Madre’s canyon , Skyland Drive in particular, has been hit with mud flows in excess of 60 tons of the stuff careening down the hillside blocking the road completely. Sierra Madre Public works is helping residents dig out before the next major storm hits which is expected Tuesday-Wednesday. Photographs by Terry Miller

Stephanie Santos, Lynn Valkov, and Oliver Endries are Students of the Month Kiwanis Club of Temple City was pleased to have honored three outstanding students from Emperor Elementary School. Pictured with the proud students is Emperor teacher Shelly Scanlan. Stephanie is 11 years old and has an older brother. Stephanie enjoys reading books, riding horses, [...]

The City of Temple City will celebrate its Golden Anniversary in 2010 that will be marked in a year-long celebration of special events in celebration of 50 years of incorporation. Last week, residents were invited to a special mixer put on by the Chamber to celebrate the milestone. The mayor introduced many dignitaries from [...]



One of the first Americans reported killed by the earthquake in Haiti was apparently a Foreign Service officer when her building collapsed. Victoria J. DeLong, 57, died Tuesday, according to State Department reports. DeLong, a 27-year diplomat and native of Temple City, was a cultural affairs officer and had been stationed at the U.S. Embassy [...]

A special information night will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall (9701 Las Tunas Drive) to discuss the Temple City Sister City Associations plans for an adult exchange trip to the Hawkesbury Shire in New South Wales, Australia, in June. The Sister City program [...]

The Temple City Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. at the TCUSD District Office located at 9700 Las Tunas Drive in Temple City. This blood drive is co-sponsored by the Temple City Unified School District, the City of Temple City, and the Temple City [...]

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public meeting to review the City’s transportation program. Dial-A-Ride members are encouraged to attend the Commission meeting and provide input and suggestions for improving the service. The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting is set for Wednesday, February 17. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers [...]