Tim Donnelly Charged with 2 Misdemeanors for Attempting to Bring a Loaded Weapon Aboard Airline
Tim Donnelly -Courtesy Photo While Assemblyman Tim Donnelly has been charged with two misdemeanors for bringing a briefcase containing a loaded .45-caliber gun into Ontario International Airport last month it seems unlikely that he’ll do any jail time. The 45-year-old Twin Peaks Republican was charged Friday with illegal possession of a loaded firearm and possession [...]
Longtime Republican Congressman David Dreier to Retire
David Dreier – Courtesy Photo Dreier joins a handful of other Republicans from California who are retiring as a result of redistricting. Dreier’s district went away as a result of redistricting. While a handful of members, who are in similar situations, are running in neighboring districts, Dreier had few other options. In his floor speech, [...]
Police Association Voices Disapproval Over Financing of New Police Facility
By Jim E. Winburn Although the San Gabriel City Council decided to move forward with plans for a long-awaited new police facility, the Police Officers’ Association at Tuesday’s meeting voiced their disapproval over financing concerns they feel will burden its community. At a study session before the meeting, the council authorized the release of environmental [...]
Robert Matheson Released from Canadian Custody – Returns to Sierra Madre
Bob Matheson has returned to Sierra Madre -Photo by Terry Miller Robert Matheson has been released from Canadian Custody and is now at his Sierra Madre home. On February 22, 2012, Sierra Madre resident Robert Matheson was released from a Canadian custodial facility after serving time for child pornography-related charges. Matheson returned home on February [...]
Scores of kids Attend Arcadia American Little League Opening Day Feb. 25 at Winsor Field in Arcadia
Mayor Gary Kovacic threw the first pitch to get the proceedings underway. -Photo by Eric C. Shen -Photo by Eric C. Shen
Recreation & Community Services Department Senior Services
The City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department – Senior Services Division begins spring registration for adults (50 years of age and older) Monday, March 5th on-line for residents only. Walk-in, mail-in and non-resident registration begins Monday, March 12th. The course offerings include yoga, yogalates, strength training, line dancing, kinetic tai chi, zumba gold, [...]
Where Did You Celebrate Black History?
by Jennifer Boone Monrovia/Duarte Black Alumni Association held their 3rd Annual Black History Celebration in a new location at Monrovia United Methodist Church. The tragic death of Whitney Houston still very deep in our hearts. This was a very sitting location in the church where so many of us have been nurtured. The spontaneous nature [...]
GLCA and Monrovia Sign Agreement for Remaining Land – Lawsuits Settled
By Terry Miller The Gold Line Construction Authority, City of Monrovia, and the Successor Agency to the Monrovia Redevelopment Agency signed an agreement Thursday that will result in the Authority acquiring the remaining land needed for the project’s maintenance and operations facility. The agreement includes settlement of all lawsuits and claims related to the land [...]
100 Year Old Sierra Madre Tree Destroyed
-Photo by Terry Miller West Coast Arborists removed the largest, California Pepper Tree in Kersting Court in Sierra Madre on Wednesday. The estimated price tag for the removal $2,500. The 100-year-old tree has served as shade for numerous events over the years and will be deeply missed by Sierra Madre. The City has requested that [...]
ArtNight Pasadena Slated for March 9
Pasadena’s Spring ArtNight will feature paint-spewing army ducks, Japanese folding screens, satiric and seditious animated video shorts, pop-up galleries and teen- scene music and art workshops. The event, set for Friday, March 9, is a great opportunity to bring the whole family out on the town in search of artistic inspiration and entertainment – all [...]
