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Thursday, January 29, 2015 - February 4, 2015
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Work in the Great Outdoors; Angeles National Forest Wants You
LOCAL NEWS
Two Arcadia Homes Used for Indoor Marijuana Grow Operations P. 14
Completion of Major Construction Celebrated at Rail Crossing Underpass in El Monte P. 15
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
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
Flair Spectrum - El Monte’s Big Bet 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
BY NICK KIPLEY El Monte could use a boost; the city has been in debt since the recession, due in part to its dependence on an old financial model that worked in the past but now should be reconsidered. El Monte makes over half of its money in car dealerships. On top of that, retired city employees who are currently collecting benefits outnumber the amount of revenue brought in by dealerships. There is additional financial revenue generated by El Monte’s fleet of three helicopters which the city rents out to surrounding cities, but that is not enough to generate long-term revenue. After a series of layoffs which occurred in the height of the recession, the city has since gained some stability. But stabilSEE PG. 15
leap into summer!
Flair Spectrum Renderings
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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