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LOCAL NEWS
New Legislation Gives City Clerks Statewide Authority to Sanctify Marriage
L.A. County Democratic Party Endorses Jacque Robinson for Pasadena Mayor P. 17
SPORTS
South El Monte Scores 3 Goals in 2nd Half to Defeat El Monte 3-2, P. 8
Pasadena High Bulldogs Maul John Muir High Mustangs, P. 8
ENTERTAINMENT A City's Pride on Display: Welcoming the Lunar Year, P.11 Monrovia Historical Museum to Honor Abolitionists, P. 10
BUSINESS
El Portal Restaurant Tradition Mayan Dishes Mixed With Authentic Mexican, P. 9
Healthcare.Gov Shifts Gears After Being Exposed Sharing Personal Data, P. 18
EDUCATION
Treasurer Chiang Suspends Fees for Water and Energy Efficient Program, P.6
TCHS Students Compete in Culinary Cook-Off, P. 6
leap into summer!
VOLUME 19, NO. 5
BY TERRY MILLER The drought is far from over despite the recent rains but there has been new growth in the San Gabriel Mountains which is cause for concern for the upcoming fire season in California. In preparation, the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument hosted a career fair recently in Arcadia designed to showcase and recruit for seasonal wildland firefighting positions recently. There are a variety of opportunities (both paid and unpaid) that may be available later this year, ranging from volunteer and student programs to seasonal and full time employment, for those seeking an exciting and fulfilling career path associated with the outdoors. Forest Service officials are able to provide assistance in navigating through the application process, and how to SEE PG. 27
The sky above the road to Chantry Flat Tuesday was filled with cumulus clouds that helped accent the natural beauty of the Angeles National Forest - Photo by Terry Miller
State of the City: Arcadia Fiscally Sound Despite Sluggish State, National Economy BY JOE TAGLIERI Due mainly to solid property, utility and sales tax revenue, Arcadia has remained fiscally sound despite a sluggish state and national economy, City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto reported last Thursday in the annual "State of the City" address. In an event hosted by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce at the local Embassy Suites Hotel, Lazzaretto gave a detailed rundown of Arcadia's financial big-picture and profiled noteworthy issues and happenings set to take place in the coming year. Overall in 2014, the city received $56.9 million in revenue and spent $54.7 million. One lingering
area of concern is projected shortfalls in funds to cover infrastructure improvements and equipment for city services such as police and fire department vehicles, furniture at facilities including the library and recreation center, and computers and street sweepers, to name just a few. "We were able to push about $2.2 million into our Capital [Improvement] and Equipment funds," Lazzaretto told an audience of local businesspeople as well as a variety of past and present city officials at the chamber's annual Planning Conference. "That sounds like a great thing, [but] we'd rather be transferring more like SEE PG. 14
-Photos by Lisa Ferrick from the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
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!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Questions? Call 626.799.1053, ext. 264