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Questions about charter schools
This letter references an article in the L.A. Times, May 2, “Charter Seekers at Top of Class: 24 High-performing San Fernando Valley Campuses Seek a Change of Status.” Amazingly, it doesn't appear that these schools (existing schools applying...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Michelle Rhee
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Happy birthday, Gen. Washington
I left Vietnam in 1971 and took a job at Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. I hated the spit and polish of being an administrative officer at the prestigious post, so it didn't take long to ruffle the feathers of my superiors. I found no joy in presiding...Tags: Yorktown (York, Virginia), Armed Forces, Glenn Beck, Vietnam
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The Valley Line: First night brings 'Twelfth Night'
I’m thrilled that it is feeling a little more like autumn. Even a mere hint from the weather people that we might have some rain made my spirits soar. I’m still looking for that first leaf that might be orange, yellow, or burgundy so I will...Tags: Music, Entertainment, Radio City Music Hall, Arts and Culture, John F. Kennedy
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South Pasadena women are `Angels in Adoption'
A pair of South Pasadena residents who plan to adopt foster care children with serious medical needs received special praise this week from Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank). Schiff has named Sandra Carrasco and Tamara Brown “Angels in Adoption,”...Tags: Adam Schiff, Human Interest, Education, Charter Schools, Schools
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Around Town: Back-to-school lessons
Wondering where your tax dollars go? Answer: The federal government has a huge website (www.usa.gov) which produces “Back to School” information (www.usa.gov/Topics/Back_to_School.shtml). The website is chock full of advice, such as “...Tags: Social Media, Back to School, Minnesota, Holidays, File Sharing
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The Lighter Side: Our Los Angeles Staycation
As summer vacation approached, my kids started to come home from school with stories of exotic vacations that their friends soon would be enjoying: France, Italy, South Korea, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, and even Orlando to see the new Hogwarts Castle at...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Ice Cream, Family, University of Southern California, Budgets and Budgeting
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Around Town: 'What? You want to go WHERE?'
Attention, high-school juniors: The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., is now accepting applications for its annual Summer Seminar. Summer Seminar is an action-packed six-day program that exposes high-school students to life at the Naval...Tags: Armed Forces, Defense, High School Sports, Annapolis, West Point
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Local firefighter returns from Japan
Los Angeles County Firefighter Specialist Anthony Ramirez — better known by his middle name, Pete — returned to work Saturday at Fire Station 82 in La Caņada Flintridge after taking part last week in search-and-rescue missions along the...Tags: Earthquakes, Entertainment, Disasters, Fires, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011)
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Take Five: Name that city
I want to sell La Caņada Flintridge. I don’t mean sell as in public relations or advertising “selling.” Our chamber does a fine job promoting LCF. What I mean is selling the entire city. Before you tune me out, please read the rest of...Tags: Chevy Chase, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., Chevron Corp.
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New festival blossoms at Descanso
As Japan struggles to rebuild itself in the wake of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and the devastating tsunami that followed, La Caņada residents will have a unique opportunity this weekend to connect with and reflect upon the nation’s rich cultural...Tags: Culture, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Japan, Festive Events
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Sound wall design funds on the way
La Caņada Flintridge will solidify in the coming weeks an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that will allow the city to spend an estimated $2.8 million in Measure R funding to design 21 segments of sound wall, according to a city...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Travel, Ann Wilson, David Dreier, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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Our Readers Write
City Council should ban use of plastic bags In response to an article by Joe Piaseki, "City hesitant to regulate plastic bags," published Nov. 25, I would urge La Caņada Flintridge to ban plastic bags. The issue of plastic bags involves more than litter....Tags: Teaching and Learning, Physical Therapists, Family, New York, Texas
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