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Thursday, January 22, 2015 - January 28, 2015
VOLUME 19, NO. 3
Community News, Arts & Opinions Since 1996
Gold Line Maintenance & Operations Yard Nears Completion in Monrovia
LOCAL NEWS
New Legislation Gives City Clerks Statewide Authority to Sanctify Marriage
BY SUSAN MOTANDER
Gene Glasco, Arcadia City Clerk, told us that effective Jan. 1, 2015, the solemnization of marriage couldn't be more convenient as a result of AB 1525 giving elected or appointed City P. 17
SPORTS
Pasadena’s Bulldogs v. Arcadia’s Apaches
Both soccer teams stepped onto the field with undefeated records this past Friday, Jan. 16; however, after 90 minutes, Pasadena High emerged as the only undefeated team left in P. 15
ENTERTAINMENT
Say Cheese! To French Cheese, That Is
With the San Gabriel Mountains as a backdrop, the Gold Line’s $265 million Construction and Maintenance Yard is coming to life in Monrovia
There is a revolution occurring throughout the United States. This revolution is not fought with swords and metal armor; instead, it is a food revolution. The revolutionaries P. 9
BUSINESS
Dish Network, Fox Negotiate Deal After Three Week Blackout
F
or months workers have been swarming over the construction site along Evergreen Avenue between California and Shamrock. Huge buildings
have risen and nearly six miles of rail track have been laid on the 26-acre site. Slowly the Gold Line’s $265 million Construction and Maintenance Yard is coming to life.
- Photo by Terry Miller
The site will provide storage space for as many as 84 light rail vehicles when they are not in use. In addition, the facility will SEE PG. 24
Arcadia Council Delays Vote on Highlands Projects BY JOE TAGLIERI
Following a three week contract dispute and network blackout, Fox has returned to Dish Network, after the two parties came to a multi-year agreement. P. 13 The blackout went into
NICK'S POLITICS
How Starbucks Hopes to Profit from MLK Day
Mayor John Wuo - Photo by Terry Miller
According to an article published by the Boston Globe in 2011, sales of the Frappuccino make up roughly a fifth of Starbuck’s revenue. Possibly to counter a reputation as a venue that makes 20% P. 14 of its money in what are leap into summer!
Amid a tense atmosphere of angry homeowners and frustrated land developers who filled the Council Chambers Tuesday, the Arcadia City Council opted for more time to decide whether to approve or reSEE PG. 16
Council Member Roger Chandler - Photo by Terry Miller
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Summer Opportunities Fair
Learn about over 100 local, national, and international summer camps, programs, and activities for boys and girls ages 5-18.
Admission is free and open to the community.
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WESTRIDGE SCHOOL’S 24th ANNUAL
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Fun activities for kids!
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