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In Theory: Should there be morality in the markets?
Q. At a time of near-record food prices, Pope Benedict XVI has denounced speculation in commodities markets as “immoral” and called food and water “a basic human right.” According to the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization,...Tags: Human Interest, Globalization, Famines, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Disasters and Accidents
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A revolution in the schools
A controversial movement to increase parental authority over public education is quickly gaining traction in Pasadena.
A parent group recently forced a change in the principal’s office at Jefferson Elementary School, and organizers are now...Tags: Elections, Politics, Academic Progress, Minority Groups, Jackie Robinson
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Fatal crash on Angeles Crest
A driver was killed Saturday in a single-vehicle wreck on Angeles Crest Highway, some 15 miles above La Caņada Flintridge. The crash occurred near highway mile marker 39, a few miles northeast of Angeles Forest Highway, Sgt. Kim Shelton of the...Tags: Transportation, California Department of Transportation, Road Transportation, Travel
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Finding the Southwest's secret
Our two-week journey is ending. Our van is pointed west as we chase the setting sun. Our New Mexico trek is over. We’re heading back to California, but there’s more to the story. After we mended our aches and pains from the ordeals of the...Tags: Human Interest, History, Arts and Culture, New Mexico
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Students score big in state test
Student scores in overall English Language Arts jumped by 2% in La Caņada schools, from 88.3% to 90.3%, according to data released by the state Department of Education Monday. Across-the-board mathematics scores on the 2011 California standardized tests...Tags: Standardized Testing, Arts and Culture, Academic Progress, Language, Pete Wilson
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Council looks at boosting business climate
Creation of a new economic development program that would supplement the La Caņada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce’s efforts to improve the city’s business climate was discussed by members of the City Council Tuesday. Pat Anderson, president...Tags: Elections, Politics, Business, Business Enterprises, Economic Policy
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Crest danger a long-term issue
In the August 2011 issue of Motor Trend magazine there was an article comparing two new BMWs, the M1 and the M3. The author got two California Highway Patrol officers to close a portion of the newly opened Angeles Crest Highway in order to put these...Tags: Transportation, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Road Transportation, Health, Vehicles
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The Valley Line: Fun at theTofR Happy Hour
It has been pretty darn muggy around here lately. It felt more like being in the state of Virginia than California. The weather people promise that it will get better — I certainly hope so. *** The expansive and beautiful backyard of Judy and...Tags: Appetizers, Human Interest, Chevy Chase, Don Williams, Homes
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Judge in Costa trial says all charges stand
The case against the truck driver accused of murder after his runaway semi killed two people in La Caņada Flintridge in April 2009 took a step forward on Friday when Judge Darrell Mavis ruled to sustain all charges. Costa's attorney, Edward Murphy, filed...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Murder, Trials, Judges
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New plant in La Caņada is poisonous, officials warn
There’s a new plant covering the hills and trails above La Caņada Flintridge with fields of gorgeous lavender flowers that have sprouted up in the void left by the 2009 Station fire. But be careful to look, not touch, because this plant, the...Tags: Physical Conditions, Natural Resources, Health, Forests, Forestry and Timber
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School board election needs contest of ideas “Your son got Mrs. X for math? She hasn’t rewritten tests since two textbooks ago. My daughter had her last year — a total nightmare.” It’s no secret: There are superstar...Tags: Elections, Human Interest, Politics, Jaw, Career and Workplace
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He's bucking his party
[Re: “Budget cut for voting wrong?”— July 14] I’ve had my disagreements with Mr. Portantino, but my hat’s off to him for bucking his party by voting against the recently passed state budget. The Democratic leadership is...Tags: Elections, Politics
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