burbankindependent.com
2 alarm grass fire breaks out at Irwindale Monday
INDEPENDENT THURSDAY, JANUARY 02 JANUARY 08, 2014
Volume 1, No. 21
Unusually warm opening day at Santa Anita SGV Municipal brings out the fans Water District offers highefficiency washing machine rebates
– Photo by Terry Miller
A small brush fire broke out near the 210 Freeway at Irwindale Avenue in Irwindale Monday afternoon. Crews responded to the 2nd alarm brush fire around 12:40 p.m. The fire burned approx.. two acres. Super scoopers and Erikson crane choppers in addition to LA County Fire choppers attacked the fire. It was fully contained in less than an hour. No injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
A delighted Bob Baffert horse owner and trainer, has horses who won three Kentucky Derbies poses in the winner’s circle with his wife after seeing Five Palms win – Photos by Terry Miller
The weather was perfect for a day at the races said one long time horseman on Thursday as Jay Cohen blew his bugle call announcing race number 4. The 6 furlong race saw the 3yearold Five Palms ridden to victory by Joel Rosario. A delighted Bob Baffert horse owner and trainer, has horses who have won three Kentucky Derbies, five Preakness Stakes, one Belmont Stakes and two Kentucky Oak. Baffert and other world class trainers had a great opening day Thursday at the great race place. It was also announced Thursday morning that Mucho Macho Man, the tenacious 5yearold winner of the Breeders’ Cup Clas-
New Laws from Assemblyman Mike Gatto take effect January 1st Californians across the state will benefit from new laws authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (DLos Angeles) that will take effect on January 1, 2014. Motorists and smallbusiness owners will receive some parking relief in January. A bill by Assemblyman Mike Gatto will allow motorists to park in spaces controlled by a broken meter for the maximum time allowed by the meter. The Please see page 4
FREE
sic, has been selected to receive the 2013 Secretariat Vox Populi, or “Voice of the People,” Award. The award recognizes the horse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the American public and gained recognition for Thoroughbred racing. Mucho Macho Man was the unanimous favorite among the three deciding bodies: fans in the online vote, the Vox Populi Committee and Mrs. Penny Chenery, who established the award in 2010. Fan interest was at record levels this year with thousands voting in the online poll and some submitting noteworthy writein votes
Residents have an opportunity to receive $150 rebate for purchasing a highefficiency washing machine within San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District's service area. Washing machines are the second greatest water user in a typical household, accounting for 22% of indoor water use. Highefficiency washing machines use nearly 40% less water and use over 50% less energy than standard models and you can realize an immediate savings. Residents who live in Alhambra, Monterey Park, Azusa and Sierra Madre are eligible. To receive your rebate and learn more about this rebate program, visit www. thinkinggreenconsultants. com or call 8555121221. This program is sponsored by San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. Hurry while supplies last! Contact: thinking green consultants hot line (855) 5121221
Protesters ask El Monte students to stop work on Rose Parade float by dena burroughs While most often float preparation for the Rose Parade represents hours of camaraderie and volunteerism, this year it also included protests against SeaWorld’s entry. PETA supporters showed up at various float
decorating locations to voice their feelings against the “Sea of Surprises,” which was the float that the members of the El Monte Arroyo High School Marching Band had been assigned to work on. For years these students have exchanged hours of work gluing flowers to the floats
for financial support for the band’s annual activities. SeaWorld’s float depicted a young snorkeler enjoying himself in the ocean near a reef, surrounded by orca whales, dolphins and sea turtles. On Saturday, Dec. 28, as Please see page 5
Protesters outside the float decorating location in Irwindale -Photo by Terry Miller