Around the World with Dwain C. Crum

By "The Sea Rebel" Dwain C. Crum
January 7, 2013 • 415 views
Filed under Cities, News

El Monte I was born in Pasadena, CA on March 16, 1956.  Both my parents are now deceased. My father, Lester Lee Crum, was born in Hopland, California and grew up in Los Angeles. He was a mechanic for the L.A.P.D. for 29 years.  My mother Amy Tina (Cravea) Crum was born in Los Angeles, CA and graduated... Read more »

El Monte/South El Monte Emergency Resource Association Holiday Food and Toy Distribution

January 7, 2013 • 279 views
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The El Monte/South El Monte Emergency Resources Association (ERA) hosted their Annual Food and Toy Giveaway.  This year marks the 56th year for the Association providing Christmas baskets to the communities of El Monte and South El Monte. The event was coordinated by ERA Executive Director, Lillian... Read more »

Temple City Announces Winning Homes

January 7, 2013 • 154 views
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All winners were announced Monday, Dec. 17 and presented with a special recognition yard sign and gift bag by Mayor Vincent Yu and Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Nanette Fish. A driving map with addresses of the winners is available at City Hall and Live Oak Park Community Center. It can also... Read more »

Jane Goodall, Grand Marshal of the 2013 Rose Parade

By Julie Hendricks
January 7, 2013 • 184 views
Filed under Cities, News

Plans are in place for Jane Goodall’s transportation through the streets of Pasadena as the grand marshal of the 2013 Tournament of Roses. Jane will traverse the parade route in a horse drawn carriage from the late 1800s, adorned with chimpanzee topiary in honor of her life’s work. This will be... Read more »

Santa Brings Joy to Hundreds of Children

By Lisa Del Real
January 7, 2013 • 92 views
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El Monte Jolly Saint Nick recently brought holiday cheer and gifts to several El Monte parks as the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department hosted their annual Santa at the Park event on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. Every year this event draws in crowds of hundreds of children anxiously... Read more »

RIO HONDO COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTS OFFICERS

By Valerie E. Martinez
January 7, 2013 • 166 views
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Whittier Rio Hondo College Trustee Madeline Shapiro was elected president of the Rio Hondo College Board of Trustees for the 2013 term. She follows Trustee Norma Edith Garcia who held the position in 2012. During the board’s annual meeting Dec. 12, the board also Elected Trustee Vicky Santana for... Read more »

City of El Monte Awarded $1 Million in CaLHome Funds

By Chelsea Dickerson
January 7, 2013 • 217 views
Filed under Cities, News

El Monte The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has awarded $1 million of CalHome funds to the City of El Monte to support eligible low-income individuals through the City’s First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Program and the Owner-Occupied Residential Rehabilitation... Read more »

Fun for Kids This Winter in Arcadia!

By Toni D. McKiernan
January 7, 2013 • 182 views
Filed under News, Schools

Senior Administrative Assistant The Recreation and Community Services Department is offering a variety of winter activities this season.  A Winter Kids Camp is held at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School, 422 E. Lemon Ave.  The camp is open to elementary school age children in grades 1-5 and provides... Read more »

Friends of Norwood Library presents “Hitomi Denstistry”

January 7, 2013 • 625 views
Filed under Libraries, News

Todd Hitomi, Vice President of Hitomi Dentistry discussed gum disease with teens.  All teens that attended this free lecture were in awe of the advancements of oral hygiene and received a gift. Thank you to the Friends of Norwood Library for sponsoring this program. Visit Norwood Library at 4550 N.... Read more »

Down Under Football Bowl

By Irene Marquez
January 7, 2013 • 252 views
Filed under News, Schools

Whittier Johnathon "JP" Marquez as a senior at Whittier Christian High School was chosen to represent his school, Whittier Christian High School, CA, in the Down Under Football Bowl in Australia this summer. JP a senior, who was the running back for Whittier Christian High School football this past... Read more »