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Covina to Begin Construction on Recreation Village
Covina is undergoing a bit of a multimodal renaissance: first a new skatepark, then the Vincent Bikeway (in progress), and up next the Recreation Village on Citrus Avenue. The ambitious project fits lots of great features into a challenging narrow site - a former fruit packing warehouse - just east of Downtown Covina’s Metrolink station.
Pasadena Approves Emergency Services Dispatch Agreement With West Covina
As part of Monday’s consent calendar, the Pasadena City Council approved a contract for the Verdugo Fire Communications Center to provide dispatch services for the West Covina Fire Department. The agreement allows the tri-city-operated dispatch center, jointly owned by Pasadena, Glendale, and Burbank, to take over 911 calls for...
Taste of Arcadia returns to Santa Anita Park
For the first time since 2019, Taste of Arcadia returns to Santa Anita Park. Presented by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, this Arcadia favorite will host 45 local food and drink vendors from the San Gabriel Valley, more than 20 business booths, entertainment, cars, and much more. Tickets are now available at TasteOfArcadia.com.
Arcadia Summer Concert & Movie series continues Thursday
The City of Arcadia’s 2024 free Summer Concert & Movie series continues Thursday with a new film and musical act. Starting at 6:30 p.m. Anything for Salinas pays tribute to the queen to TexMex music with Karol Posadas paying tribute to Selena. Following the concert, Disney’s “Encanto,” the tale of an extraordinary family and one ordinary girl who might just be their last hope, starts at dusk. The fun zone area will feature plenty of games, crafts, and activities for kids.
Baldwin Park Aquatic Center to Host Dive-In Movie Night Friday
Come make a splash at Baldwin Park’s Dive-In Movie Event on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Morgan Park. City of Baldwin Park invites the whole family to come watch “Toy Story 3” while floating in the pool at the Baldwin Park Aquatic Center in the Esther Snyder Community Center located in the 4100 Block of Baldwin Park Boulevard.
Optum Tells State It Plans Departmental Closure at Pasadena Facility, Plans to Lay Off 55
Major healthcare services provider Optum informed California officials of its plans to make departmental closures and lay off employees across the state, including 55 workers at one of its Pasadena locations. The company submitted a notice to the Employment Development Department on July 18, detailing its intention to implement departmental...
California senator endorses Kamala Harris
COMMERCE, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - At an event in Commerce, California on Monday, Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) voiced his strong support for Vice President Kamala Harris. "Look, if [Sunday]'s any indicator, there is tremendous enthusiasm, tremendous energy, and tremendous unity behind Vice President Harris's bid to become the Democratic nominee and the next President of the United States.
🦀 Made in Maryland Festival is August 11th | Win Tickets Here
One of our area's best annual events is coming up! The Made in Maryland Festival at Kurtz's Beach in Pasadena is on Sunday, August 11 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. You get a chance to win FOUR tickets from Macaroni KID! Two winners will receive 4 tickets each. Contest...
Council report: e-bike subsidy program continues, for now
The Claremont City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to allocate $41,250 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to continue supporting the Go San Gabriel Valley E-Bike subsidy program. Tuesday’s motion — the last notable action from the council before its August recess — authorized City Manager Adam Pirrie to amend the...
Former NAACP Pasadena Branch President Joe Bown Resigns From County Commission
Joe Brown, former president of the Pasadena branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), has resigned from his position on the Los Angeles County Commission for Public Social Services. Brown, who led the local NAACP for 12 years until 2012, cited recurring health issues as the reason for his departure.
Event Calendar: July 26 – August 3, 2024
“Stand by Me” (1986) is this week’s 12:30 p.m. movie matineeat Blaisdell Senior Center, 440 S. College Ave., Claremont. Free popcorn is available. Call (909) 399-5367 for more info. Yarn with the Yuccas, a fiber arts group free with garden admission, gathers from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at...
Column: The lawyer who thinks he can free street vendor activist Edin Enamorado
Damon Alimouri stood out from his fellow defense attorneys, and not just for his colorful nickname, coined by fans who swooned over his clean-shaven face, tailored suits, shiny pompadour and oratorical skills. His passionate yet unpretentious style contrasted with the showboating of some of the other lawyers.
Watch out! Tree limbs drop during summer
Trees draw up water during the day and inevitably release that moisture into the air through their leaves via a process called evapotranspiration, according to a June 25 web post from the City of Claremont. However on a hot day or during a sudden drop in temperature, trees may not...
Oregon Ducks Shock Big Ten With Massive Inflatable Duck In Indianapolis River
The Oregon Ducks are joining the Big Ten Conference in style. For their inaugural Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, Oregon busted out a massive inflatable Duck to float the White River in downtown Indianapolis.
Downtown Brea: Top Things to Do
Downtown Brea is a small hub in the city of Brea, containing a mix of commercial, retail, and entertainment destinations. Some locals informally refer to this area as “Birch Street” because the majority of the downtown area is located on that street. On the south side of Downtown...
Council Hears, Discusses Update on Kaiser Permante Property
City officials are still working to reach an agreement with LA County to provide mental health and homeless services at a former Kaiser Permanente site. In April 2023, the City took formal ownership of the site at Lake Avenue and Villa Street. Kaiser Permanente vacated the property more than 10 years ago and it has sat empty ever since.
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