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message that we’re trying to get across will help the framework of where women are today in our society,” she said. Liu added the women’s movement is not yet finished.
The Pasadena Fire and Police Departments remind the public it is illegal to sell, use or possess fireworks in Pasadena. The City maintains a Zero Tolerance Policy for fireworks. Violators are subject to arrest; impound of vehicles; up to one year in jail and fines up to $50,000. Instead, celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday with family and friends by attending the 88th annual “Americafest,” one of the best family-friendly, professional fireworks shows in Southern California at the beautiful Rose Bowl Stadium. Go to www.rosebowlstadium.com for event and ticket information. Plenty of fun begins outside America’s Stadium at 2 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m. for Americafest, with live motorcycle stunts; a tribute to our military personnel; Liverpool Legends, the Ultimate Beatles Experience, and Southern California’s largest fireworks show, Pyro Spectaculars ® by Souza. If You See Something, Say Something! Call Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241 to report illegal fireworks and other suspicious activities. Due to the high potential for fire hazards and injuries, Pasadena police and fire personnel will staff checkpoints around the Rose Bowl Stadium to seize all fireworks and arrest offenders. The Pasadena Fire Department will begin applying PhosChek Tuesday, July 1, 2014 to
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Area outside of Fillmore, CA. Mr. Byars and Mr. Herdman were preparing to set up camp on Friday evening when Mr. Herdman’s dog ran away from the camp. Barefoot and wearing only shorts and a tee shirt, Mr. Herdman pursued the dog, followed by Mr. Byars. A short time later, the two men became separated. Mr. Byars made his way back to the campsite in the dark. When Mr. Herdman had not returned to the camp by
daylight, Mr. Byars began to search for him. Despite his best efforts and after nearly two days of searching, Mr. Byars made his way out of the wilderness through miles of extremely rough terrain and heavy vegetation and reported Mr. Herdman’s disappearance to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office in Fillmore on Sunday evening. Mike Herdman, 36 years old, is a 7 year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department.
Senator Liu honors local women for ‘exceptional abilities’ By SHEL SEGAL The winners of the “2014 Women Mean Business” awards were announced on Friday at a luncheon at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel. Honored by state Sen. Carol Liu (D-La Cañada, Flintridge), the women were chosen by having
exceptional abilities have contributed to the economic vitality, diversity, and quality of life of the 25th state Senate District. Liu said she was glad to be honoring this slate of women. “I am very excited for the awardees and I hope that the
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Safety urged during 4th of July; all fireworks illegal in Pasadena
Search continues for missing Arcadia firefighter
Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue Division launched a search and rescue operation by land and air for missing Arcadia Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Herdman on Sunday night, June 15, 2014. On Friday, June 13, 2014, Arcadia Firefighter/Paramedics, Mike Herdman and Taylor Byars, became separated while on a weekend camping trip in the Sespe Wilderness
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