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Students get lesson in healthy eating
Sonia Chung stood at the front of a third-grade classroom at La Caņada Elementary School Wednesday and held up several commonly consumed beverages, including soda, apple juice and chocolate milk. “It is easy to just suck these down,” she...Tags: Diets and Dieting, Schools, Nutrition, Diabetes, Obesity
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In Theory: How to explain death to a child?
The death of a loved one is always a difficult pain for adults to bear, but for children, it can be even worse. And trying to find an explanation for why a friend, relative or pet no longer is around can be very tough for parents. Advice available online...Tags: Human Interest, Religious Events, Belief and Faith, Customs and Tradition, Arts and Culture
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Santa drops in for breakfast at Descanso Gardens
Santa Claus made a special trip to Descanso Gardens last weekend especially to enjoy breakfast with children and their family members.
The Patina Restaurant Group, Descanso Gardens’ catering partner, prepared a brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday...Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character), Dining and Drinking, Brunch, Potatoes, Shortbread
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School briefs: St. Francis High maintains spirit of giving Watts parish
It’s the holiday season once again, and St. Francis High School is celebrating with an opportunity for residents to give to the less fortunate at their annual Christmas Toy Drive. This year’s drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on...Tags: Education, Schools, Hospitals and Clinics, Holidays, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Around Town: The college admissions two-step
In its January newsletter, La Caņada Unified released the statistics for the La Caņada High School class of 2011. There were 375 LCHS graduates in June of 2011, excluding five foreign exchange students. Ninety-eight percent have enrolled at colleges...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Colleges and Universities, Financial Aid, Financial Aid, School Examinations
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Take Five: Where to go, how to get there
New Year’s resolutions? Bah! Humbug! When I am assisted by a hot toddy, a nice dinner, witty talk and a glass of vintage wine, I have honest and honorable intentions toward the idea of making resolutions for the New Year. As the days wear on,... -
Special-needs classes under way
How do you know whether your child’s behavior is normal teenage rebellion or something more serious? And if it is something more, what resources are available to you? Those questions are the focus of a new series of parenting classes designed to...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Clubs and Associations, Behavioral Conditions, Bipolar Disorder, Mental Health
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It's her job to keep kids healthy
When Amy Porter began her career as a pediatrician some 20 years ago, it was rare to see children whose weight posed a threat to their health and well-being. But by the late 1990s, the La Caņada resident began to notice children were presenting health...Tags: High Blood Pressure, Diseases and Illnesses, Overweight, Obesity, Health
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Training, not teacher evaluation
Now that the La Caņada Unified School District Board election is behind us, perhaps it’s time to revisit the discussion about the teacher accountability. While attending the LCUSD candidates forum a while ago, I sensed that the candidates were...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Environmental Issues, Conservation
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Senior Living Q & A: What, exactly, is hospice?
Q. The doctor has suggested we put my mother on hospice, but I don’t really understand what that means. Can you explain hospice to me? According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, “Hospice affirms life and neither...Tags: Human Interest, Nursing, Medical Specialization, Clubs and Associations, Lifestyle and Leisure
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City celebrates Fiesta Days
Applauding both community and country, thousands gathered in La Caņada Flintridge over Memorial Day weekend to paint the town red, white and blue during its 38th annual Fiesta Days celebration.
Four days of family-friendly events organized by La Caņada...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Lee Baca, Fires, Defense, La Canada Flintridge
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In Theory: Could same-sex marriage become legal?
Q. A recent Gallup poll has revealed that, for the first time, a majority of Americans support gay marriage. According to the figures, 53% of Americans say they believe same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid; in 1996, the figure was...Tags: Massachusetts, Lawyers, Judges, Genesis (music group), Minnesota
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