Monrovia Bank Standoff Ends, Bomb Scare Suspect Detained
A bank robbery this morning at the Citizens Bank branch in Monrovia at the corner of Huntington Drive and Myrtle Avenue that turned into a bomb threat, with bank employees an patrons having been evacuated, has ended with the suspect being apprehended by Glendora and West Covina SWAT units. According to police, the suspect wrote [...]
Bigger Gym, Smaller Waistlines
Sierra Fitness Expansion Means More Weights, More Spinning Space Last week we told you about Sierra Madre fitness mogul Sandy Lewis-Duval and her newest business venture, The Shabby Dog. And while Lewis-Duvall is certainly branching out into new business areas with her high-end dog leashes sold online and at her Montecito Ave. boutique, she’s not [...]
Council Searches for Youth Committee Members
In an effort to involve Temple City youth in the policy making processes of the City, and other issues of interest to the youth, the City Council has established a Youth Committee. The Committee will be comprised of thirteen 12-18 year olds that live within the City limits. The City is looking for at least [...]
Students Selected for Sister Cities Trip
The Temple City Sister Cities Program has selected the six students who will be traveling to Australia in mid July, through mid August. The students will stay in the homes of six Australian students who will visit Temple City this spring. Departure dates are still pending. The Temple City High School students will tour sites [...]
Council Extends Hours for City Offices
In an effort to provide 25% more service hours for residents of Temple City, the City Council recently approved new business hours for some city offices. Starting January 4 offices at City Hall and the Civic Center will be open five days a week (Monday through Friday) from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Camellia Festival Searching for Golden Anniversary Royals
In order to help celebrate the City’s golden anniversary next year, the Camellia Festival is on the hunt for the members of the 1960 Royalty Court. The search is on, and festival organizers are calling on all residents of the city to help them honor these individuals with an invitation to ride in this year’s [...]
Census Volunteers Needed
The 2010 Census is on the horizon and the U.S. Census Bureau wants to ensure everyone is counted. Local governments throughout the country are working together with community volunteers to form Complete Count Committees to promote the 2010 Census. The City Council of the City of Temple City recently formed an “Ad Hoc Complete Count [...]
Longden Elementary has New Assistant Principal
12-year school district veteran Tina Cunningham has been selected to fill the vacant Assistant Principal position at Longden Elementary School. “I’m very pleased that Mrs. Cunningham will be the new part-time Assistant Principal at Longden while continuing her work in Instructional Services at the District Office. Her instructional strengths and leadership abilities will be a [...]
Temple City Lights Up for the Holidays
On Wednesday, Dec. 9 Temple City Park was host to the annual “Lights on Temple City” event. Twenty-five tons of snow was brought in for a snow play area where local children enjoyed sledding and playing on two snow runs built with the imported snow. Visits with Santa, as well as a variety of crafts [...]
“Lights on Temple City” Starts Tonight in TC Park
Tonight from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Temple City Park will play host to the annual “Lights on Temple City” event. Twenty-five tons of snow will blanket one snow play area and two snow runs for children 12 years and under. Visits with Santa, as well as a variety of crafts and entertainers such as balloon [...]
