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Guest Column: The catch-22 of self-protection
Do you remember the origin of catch-22? In Joseph Heller's World War II masterpiece it's whereby following the rules to solve a problem you go around in a circle and come back to the original problem. Thus Doc Daneeka turns down Yossarian's plan to plead...Tags: Joseph Heller
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Rim of the Valley gets wide support to become part of the national park system
Nearly all of the more than 5,000 respondents to a proposed plan to add a huge swath of wilderness to the national parks system are in favor the idea, federal officials said. About 100 of the responses were against putting the so-called Rim of the Valley...
Tags: Science and Technology, Natural Resource Industry, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Travel, Conservation
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Year in Review: JPL reaches Mars, Leko let go, a new market sprouts up
“We're safe on Mars.” La Caņada Flintridge's connection to the heavens made for a sensational story in 2012, as Jet Propulsion Laboratory safely landed the NASA rover Curiosity on the Red Planet. JPL engineer Al Chen made the announcement...
Tags: NASA, Science and Technology, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Environmental Issues, Conservation
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Around Town: Zero tolerance for shattered glass
As if bears, mountain lions and a “divided nation” were not enough, the “La Caņada Prowler” skulks about. Just as coyotes know no boundaries, the Prowler scoots across city limits. Montrose. Glendale. La Caņada Flintridge. Not a...Tags: FEMA, Bank Robbery, Halloween, Arts and Culture, Culture
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Battle to build a home for 'Meatball' gains momentum
Meatball the bear was an ursus non grata when he was in the local foothills, but now wildlife sanctuaries are fighting to house the 400-pound bruin. A sanctuary in San Diego County launched a major fundraising effort Monday to try to keep Meatball,...
Tags: Google+, Meatballs, Twitter, Inc., Animal, McDonald's
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Piece of Mind: Coyote sightings and Twitter critter tips
My sharp-eyed husband has noticed the same young adult coyote traveling on our street at about 7 a.m. and again during the dinner hour at least several days a week this summer. Our guess is that he's literally doing circles on his search for food, as he's...Tags: Arts, Photography, Arts and Culture
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Op-Ed: City should be smarter about plants
We are substantially increasing our town’s fire risk by the installation of various invasive and/or non-native plants in public and private spaces. In gardens throughout La Caņada, invasive non-native grasses and Queen palms (among others) are being...
Tags: Forests, Forestry and Timber, Invasive Species
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Verdugo Hills Hospital hopes for a boost
Local business and medical professionals are hopeful that the planned merger of Verdugo Hills Hospital into USC's Keck Medical Services will bring an infusion of resources to the facility on Verdugo Boulevard. Wes Seastrom, chairman of the La Caņada...
Tags: Restructuring and Recapitalization, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance
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Avoiding the death penalty for wildlife
We are fortunate to live adjacent to wild areas. But this must be treated with respect. Several of our local neighborhoods have recently been visited by mountain lions, bears, coyotes, bobcats and more. While these animals have no intention of doing...Tags: Politics, Government, Safety of Citizens, Punishment
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Fire Chief Hall takes command
James Hall has spent nearly 20 years patrolling the Angeles National Forest, doing everything from leading an engine crew to showing inner-city youth the wonders of the outdoors. Now he is playing a leadership role in firefighting and fire prevention...
Tags: Forests, Waldo Canyon Fire (2012), Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, James Hall
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The Valley Line: Event proves to have animal magnetism
Yay! Summer is here, and that means the outdoor music venues are tuning up. The peacocks are vocalizing with the Pasadena Pops orchestra in their new home at the Los Angeles Arboretum in Arcadia with programs in July, August and September; Music at the L....
Tags: Foods and Beverages, Entertainment, Animals, Auction Service, Environmental Issues
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The Valley Line: Fashion show enlivens Verdugo Hills
On Monday I traveled from record-breaking 105-degree heat in Tucson into 55-degree coolness and rain in La Caņada Flintridge. What a quick change, but a very welcome one. I went to visit Jackie Manning, a former longtime La Caņadan. Jackie and her late...
Tags: Arts, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Health, College Sports
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