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Q&A: From La Caņada to the White House
Andy Beattie is a member of the La Caņada Flintridge Public Safety Commission, and when not working at his apparel company or on local safety issues, he can be found in close proximity to the president of the United States. He answered questions from...
Tags: Safety of Citizens, White House, Health, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Barack Obama
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Pressing ahead with public safety
As chair of the city's Public Safety Commission, I'd like to present an update on some of our activities. The commission is structuring our upcoming 2012 meetings around the safety goals proposed in the LCF General Plan update. Commissioners Olivia Brown,...Tags: Safety of Citizens, Government, Politics
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In wake of Ferraro suicide, psychologist says warning signs are all important
In the wake of the recent student suicide tragedy at Crescenta Valley High School, La Caņada Unified School District board member Ellen Multari contacted a local mental health professional for advice, information and strategies to help our district...Tags: Health, Anxiety, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Behavioral Conditions
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La Caņada High puts spotlight on substance abuse dangers
The dangers of drug and substance abuse are being highlighted this week on the La Caņada High School campus, where the Student PTA is sponsoring a wide range of activities.
LCHS students this week have decorated the campus with red ribbons, received...Tags: PTA, Drugs and Medicines, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Behavioral Conditions
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Kids aren't going to 'say no,' doctor says
Parents would be better off accepting that their kids will experiment with drugs and instead focus their efforts on educating them about the real consequences of substance abuse, a local pediatrician told parents at a forum held in City Hall Thursday...Tags: Health, Drugs and Medicines, Stress, Behavioral Conditions, Juvenile Delinquency
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Parents warned of Facebook dangers
For as much as they help bring people closer together, social network websites such as Facebook and MySpace can also expose children to many kinds of trouble — even when they aren’t looking for it. A need for parental Internet savvy and...Tags: Social Sciences, Mass Media, Arts and Culture, Sociology, Networking
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Questioning the endorsements
The Valley Sun on Feb. 3 reported that the La Caņada Flintridge Republican “committee” endorsed three City Council candidates (“Republicans endorse three for council” by Joe Piasecki). Al Restivo and his La Caņada Flintridge...Tags: Safety of Citizens, Washington (U.S. state), Republican Party, Parties and Movements, Medical Marijuana Therapy
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Portantino announces prison reform bill
Billed as a money-saving alternative to sentencing reduction and the early release of state prison inmates, newly proposed legislation by state Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D- La Caņada Flintridge) would require prison officials to instead focus on...Tags: Safety of Citizens, California, Human Interest, Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice
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City Hall to tackle teen parties
In response to ongoing concerns about underage drinking in La Caņada Flintridge, City Hall is hosting a forum next month designed to educate parents about teens’ partying habits and how to keep their kids safe. Titled “How to Survive Teen...Tags: Safety of Citizens, Social Issues, Elections, Juvenile Delinquency, Parenting
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In Theory: Honor code violation -- making the punishment fit the crime
Q. Brigham Young University recently suspended its star basketball center, Brandon Davies, for violating the college's strict Honor Code. Davies admitted to officials that he'd had pre-marital sex with his girlfriend, an Arizona State University freshman....Tags: Jesus Christ, Brigham Young Cougars, College Basketball, Roman Catholicism, Baseball Injuries
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Your parcel tax dollars at work
In 2009, the voters of La Caņada Flintridge passed a first-ever parcel tax, which has already helped fund our public schools here in La Caņada. This month, the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee would like to highlight one of the outstanding uses of these...Tags: Music Industry, California
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Officer watches for drug abuse
Eric Matejka, a deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, is passionate about drug-abuse prevention. The school resource officer for the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station has spent $10,000 and more than 300 vacation hours on classes...Tags: Social Issues, Drug Trafficking, Pasadena (Los Angeles, California), Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Juvenile Delinquency
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