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LOCAL NEWS
Pam Fitzpatrick to Receive Iris Award
VOLUME 19, NO. 5
BY TERRY MILLER
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!
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
Retaining Neighborhood Character Requires Public Input in Monrovia BY SUSAN MOTANDER Recently public input at Monrovia’s City Council Meetings have often focused on retaining the character of the city’s various neighborhoods. Speaker after speaker has risen to decry the potential “mansionization” of the city. Again and again the specter of “becoming another Arcadia” has become a battle cry for those who want to maintain the character of the city as it is. To explore the sense of the community and its desires, the council imposed a six month moratorium on both building permits and demolition permits for houses built prior to 1940. Part of the stated reason for the moratoria (plural of moratorium) was to al-
low city staff to reach out to the community in public meetings, workshops and forums. The city is now beginning the process of creating a plan for such gatherings. According to Craig Jimenez, the city’s Planning Division Manager, this process will begin with staff reaching out to “shoarholder” groups such as the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group (MOHPG), realtors and real estate brokers, as well as developers, architects and builders. After this phase, Jimenez said the city would then begin to involve the public in general. Soon, there will be access to further information on the city’s website including a signup to
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Heritage House, Monrovia
-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
www.WESTRIDGE.ORG/SOF
Fun activities for kids!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Questions? Call 626.799.1053, ext. 264