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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: Allergies, Natural Resources, Forestry and Timber, Physical Conditions, Health
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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: Jaw, Career and Workplace, Emergency Health Procedures, Elections, School Examinations
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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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A night out to help fight crime
La Caņadans young and old came out to the Vons on Foothill Boulevard at Oakwood Avenue to celebrate the 28th Annual National Night Out. Fire and police personnel used the event to build community relations and send a message of crime and drug prevention....Tags: Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice
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Golden Knights collect diplomas
The residential streets surrounding St. Francis High School were lined Saturday morning with cars showcasing messages including “Congratulations” and “2011 SFHS graduate.”
Hundreds of family members and friends gathered in the...Tags: Education, Awards and Prizes, High School Sports, History, Computer Science
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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: National or Ethnic Minorities, Jackie Robinson, Minority Groups, John Muir, Academic Progress
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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: Travel, California Department of Transportation, Transportation, Road Transportation
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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: Arts and Culture, New Mexico, Human Interest, History
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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: Science and Technology, Language, Schools, Arts and Culture, Pete Wilson
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Firefighters ask homeowners to lend helping hand
Firefighters in La Caņada Flintridge are urging homeowners to “harden” their homes against the threat of wildfires by complying with ongoing department brush clearance inspections and taking extra steps to secure their properties against the...Tags: Fires, Natural Resources, Forestry and Timber, Chevy Chase, Forests
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Around Town: Conrad's gone -- where to eat?
Now that Conrad’s is closed, folks are wondering. Where to eat? Where will we eat at midnight? Where will the Presbyterians eat after church? Where will Paco go for lunch? (Paco’s Barbershop is awesome. Confidential to Vons: We can...Tags: Pasadena (Los Angeles, California), Altadena, Dining and Drinking, Pumpkin, Vegetarian Diet
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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: Minnesota, Minority Groups, Family, Genesis (music group), Politics
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