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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
L.A. County Democratic Party Endorses Jacque Robinson for Pasadena Mayor
BY SUSAN MOTANDER
At the Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP) January Meeting, LACDP Members voted to endorse Jacque Robinson for Mayor of the city of P. 17 Pasadena.
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
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
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!
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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
Shakeup at Pasadena City Hall
Two Directors "Fired Without Cause" in Fallout from Embezzlement Scandal Part 1
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BY NICK KIPLEY
uesday, following continued public outcry, Pasadena Finance Director Andrew Green and Public Works Director Siobhan Foster were “fired without cause” according to William Boyer, Pasadena’s Public Information officer. City Manager Michael Beck made the decision after the two directors allowed $6.4 million dollars to be embezzled on their watch. Former DPW employee Danny Ray Wooten, 51, is accused of embezzling $6.4 million from a City Hall fund generated by a surtax on residents’ electricity bills. The funds are supposed to be used for beautifying the city by undergrounding utility lines. Wooten allegedly funneled $3.5 million from the fund to Altadena-based contractor Tyrone Collins, and $2.8 million to
SEE PG. 16 & 17
Pasadena City Manager Michael Beck and former Public Works Director Siobhan Foster - Photo by Terry Miller Inset: Pasadena former Director of Finance Andy Green (Courtesy Photo)
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
www.WESTRIDGE.ORG/SOF
Fun activities for kids!
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