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Asteroid's name skyrockets across social media

By Sara Cardine, sara.cardine@latimes.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:32:00 PDT

Scientist who helped name 'Malala' tells the Valley Sun the decision was an easy one.

Two former colleagues at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory found themselves in the center of a media whirlwind last week when word got out they’d named an asteroid for Pakistani activist and the world’s youngest Nobel Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai.

Arturo Sandoval jazzes things up at the Alex

By Brick Wahl — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:21:00 PDT

Revered musician awards memorial scholarship in name of late colleague.

Famed trumpeter Arturo Sandoval was back at Glendale’s Alex Theatre this past Saturday evening for “Save the Music 3,” the third in his series of fundraising concerts featuring himself and some talented friends.

Local students show off their science projects to the pros at JPL

By Alene Tchekmedyian, alene.tchekmedyian@latimes.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 17:33:00 PDT

JPL hosts science project showcase featuring works from area students.

Eight local students participated in a science project showcase hosted by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge..

La Cañada Unified upgrades infrastructure to brace for growing tech demand

By Sara Cardine, sara.cardine@latimes.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:52:00 PDT

Bandwidth is key to helping students, educators in a new world, director says.

In the past two years, La Cañada schools have experienced a sea change in how technology is used in the classroom, moving away from static desktop computers toward a future in which every student will have an individual mobile device.

Armenians praise Pope's comments

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:14:00 PDT

Catholic leader's acknowledgment of genocide beginning in 1915 called influential.

Local leaders and community members are praising Pope Francis for his remarks from the Vatican this past weekend that categorized the deaths of 1.5 million Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire in 1915 as the first genocide of the 20th century.

Reality weeds out watering myths

By Sara Cardine, sara.cardine@latimes.com — Thu, 9 Apr 2015 13:28:00 PDT

Yards favoring native species do not need to have cacti, specialist says.

When it comes to excuses for keeping lawns green in a drought, La Cañada resident Lisa Novick has heard it all.

California Vietnam War memorial to recognize locals among 'Lost 74'

By Kelly Corrigan, kelly.corrigan@latimes.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 11:00:00 PDT

Fred Kerr hopes his brother's name will go on the U.S. Vietnam War Memorial.

James Kerr grew up in Glendale in the ’50s and ’60s, delivering newspapers on his paper route, playing little league baseball and graduating from Hoover High School in the late 1960s.

Olhasso, Voss honored for service

By Sara Cardine, sara.cardine@latimes.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 13:58:00 PDT

The city of La Cañada Flintridge recently honored former mayors Laura Olhasso and Don Voss by installing bronze plaques commemorating their service at Mayors’ Discovery Park.

Dining Review: Westside Italian without hitting the 405

By Lisa Dupuy — Thu, 9 Apr 2015 22:29:00 PDT

Residents looking for fine dining can find opportunity around the corner.

A gem of an Italian trattoria has just opened on an unexpected corner in Burbank. Housed in an old cheesesteak joint, Centanni Trattoria is poised to become a favorite for nearby residents who don¿t have much to choose from in the way of fine dining in this part of town.

LCHS cleaned up during annual Servathon event

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 13:23:00 PDT

On Saturday, April 4, members of the La Cañada High School community came together for the annual spring Servathon, where they pitched in to clean up the campus.