‘Time Jockey’

by Joe Castillo
February 20, 2013 • 281 views
Filed under Columns, Time Jockey

First Angelinos Bill McCawley  …. In 1996, the Los Angeles Times wrote a review of Bill McCawley’s book ‘The First Angelinos: The Gabrielino Indians of Los Angeles’. McCawley was raised in Long Beach and had always shown an interest in California History while searching for arrowheads and... Read more »

AROUND TOWN

by: Mavis Hansen
February 20, 2013 • 150 views
Filed under Around Town, Columns

February is the shortest month of the year, but generally a very busy month, with Valentine’s Day and President's Day holiday.  Hope that both of these special days were joyful for you.    The El Monte Women's Club will hold their Annual Scholarship Dinner at the Grace T. Black Memorial Auditorium... Read more »

FEBRUARY’S SPECIAL DAY

By Eugene R. Webb
February 14, 2013 • 207 views
Filed under Columns, Webb's Rules

St. Valentines is February's Special Day; It's when lovers give their hearts away. The heart is a symbol of the valentine; For many it says, "will you be mine". This day, February 14th, is wide spread; It is symbolized with the color red. So Valentine's Day was set aside; For those looking for... Read more »

‘Town Tweets ‘

by Joe Castillo
February 14, 2013 • 360 views
Filed under Columns, Town Tweets

Election Time …. Five candidates to join the San Gabriel City Council in the next scheduled municipal elections on March 5 are on the campaign trail. Only three council positions are up for grabs meaning that two candidates will return to the sidelines and three will join continuing council members... Read more »

‘TIME JOCKEY’

by Joe Castillo
February 6, 2013 • 253 views
Filed under Columns, Time Jockey

Mission Construction Inside the Mission …. The Mission San Gabriel has stood the test of time for over 200 years. It has survived the elements, the politics, the people and the progression of civilization. Its resiliency is based on multiple factors but perhaps its strongest trait is the physical... Read more »

The Mount Lowe Preservation Society presented the Pacific Electric Railway

by Jerry Jambazian
February 6, 2013 • 225 views
Filed under Columns, Jerry's Journeys

Michael Patris and Steve Crise from the MountLowe Preservation Society presented a slide program of the Pacific Electric Railway at Mt. Lowe. Michael is a 3rd generation native of So. California and founder and author of Mt. Lowe history. Steve is also a 3rd generation native as well as a professional... Read more »

AROUND TOWN

Mavis Hansen
February 6, 2013 • 250 views
Filed under Around Town, Columns

Cash for College workshop is being offered to California’s High School Seniors on Saturday, February 9, 2013. This workshop is being offered thru the services of California State Senator Ed Hernandez of the 24th District. To register, visit MTSAC.EDU. Mt. San Antonio College is located at 1100 N. Grand... Read more »

‘Jerry’s Journey’ Avon Leaving California

by Jerry Jambazian
January 23, 2013 • 388 views
Filed under Columns, Jerry's Journeys

Pasadena, CA Avon Factory My son-in-law David has been an executive with AVON for 19 years. On Wednesday they announced that the Pasadena Distribution Center would be closing in 2014. Over 200 people will lose their jobs. He is only one of six that will not lose their jobs. AVON was about to be purchased... Read more »

‘Time Jockey’ The Mission Play

by Joe Castillo
January 23, 2013 • 194 views
Filed under Columns, Time Jockey

History Re-Told …. The Mission Play, the story of the Franciscan Fathers quest to convert Native Californians to Christianity, will be re-imaged after an absence of nearly 80 years. In celebration of the City of San Gabriel’s 100th birthday and Father Junipero Serra’s 300th birthday, the Mission... Read more »

Around Town

By: Mavis Hansen
January 23, 2013 • 201 views
Filed under Around Town, Columns

With hopes that this will be my last week hoeboung, a reminder that if you have not yet had your flu shot, make this your priority today!    Many were able to enjoy this past weekend and the holiday on Monday.  Mother Nature was extremely kind, bringing us warm, sunny days, the kind that California... Read more »