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CAL FIRE says drought-stricken California needs to prepare for ‘extreme fire season’
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San Gabriel Unite says more investigation is needed
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months’ time frame, 1,388 acres were burned this year’s. CAL FIRE also stated that “already this year [the
As Sierra Madre Middle School is constructed in the eastern part of the city, some residents on Laurel Avenue – just east of Canon Avenue – are complaining that the new site will stamp out their nightly view. Stephanie Chiasson, one of the residents, said once the
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One on the super-scoopers used in the most recent Glendora fire. -Photo by Terry Miller
BY JENNIFER SCHLUETER According to statistics by CAL FIRE, the state’s department of forestry and fire protection, the 5-yearaverage number of fires
from January 1 until March 8 is set at 223. The year 2013 only showed a slightly above average fire activity of 223 fires in this this time range even though it is considered a dry year.
Recycled Rides service project donates vehicle to local family
Matt Denny’s Arcadia shaves 160 heads and raises over $67K St. Baldrick's raises $22,878,884 nationally for childhood cancer research
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A local family overwhelmed with joy were presented with a refurbished 2010 SUV courtesy of Se-
During the same interval, the triple amount of the average, 665 fires, has been recorded for 2014. While recent dimensions of these fires destroyed 773 acres on average within the 2
Matt Denny’s and Del Sol Salon hair dressing salon co-sponsored the 13th annual event for St. Baldrick’s last Wednesday. With the support of the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, Holy Angels School and many other clubs and individuals, Matt Denny’s has helped raise over $450,000.00 since 2001. Heads shaved officially according to the website is
BY SHEL SEGAL While an investigation into wrongdoings by the city of San Gabriel during the March 2013 municipal election have exonerated the city, some members of the citizen group San Gabriel Unite are saying more still needs to be looked into. Denise Menchaca
Sierra Madre residents say new school will obstruct mountain views Local homeowners say PUSD misled them
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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department detectives and jail deputies are still searching for 37year old suspect Christopher Lee Brown, who escaped from the Inmate Reception Center Release area at approximately 10:00pm Wednesday, March 12,
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Superior court Judge, Bruce Marrs had a very personal reason for shaving his head this year. –Photo by Terry Miller