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MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 - MARCH 22, 2015 - VOLUME 6, NO. 10
Most Instruments Stolen From Marshall Fundamental Secondary School Recovered
The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) issued the following statement about the reported recovery of musical instruments stolen from Marshall Fundamental Secondary School: “The Pasadena Unified School District and Marshall Fundamental School are grateful to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and the Pasadena Police Department for their quick work in reportedly recovering some of the instruments and equipment that were stolen from Marshall last weekend. Once the instruments have been returned to Marshall, the school can begin account-
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Pasadena Police Dedicate Freeway Memorial For Slain Officer , Agent Richard Morris BY TERRY MILLER
A portion of the Foothill (I-210) Freeway in Pasadena will be dedicated in honor of slain Pasadena Police Agent Richard Morris on March 13, 2015–the 46th anniversary of his killing. Here the family of Morris and local officials unveil the dedication sign. - Photo by Terry Miller
Legal Analyses Illuminate Arcadia City Officials to Study Draft Government’s Reasoning for China Trip EIR for SR-710 North Study BY JOE TAGLIERI Written correspondence between the Arcadia city attorney and the Fair Political Practices Commission and an internal city document reveal key aspects of the reasoning behind a now cancelled trip by city officials to China and Taiwan. In response to concerns of residents and government transparency advocates expressed at Arcadia City Council meetings and in press reports, officials pulled the plug on plans for a sizable delegation of counSEE PG. 6
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Arcadia Mayor John Wuo and City Attorney Stephen Deitsch - Photo by Terry Miller
San Gabriel City officials will review the draft environmental impact report for the SR-710 Study, released Friday by Caltrans and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). The draft environmental document examines five possible alternatives for the project, which could impact the city of San Gabriel. The city will study the report and staff plans to present information on its contents to the City Council for review. The city also plans
to host a community event on the issue to inform residents about the potential project options. “We have been looking forward the release of the draft environmental impact report for the SR-710 North project,” Public Works Director Daren Grilley said. “We are eager to see what information, analysis and recommendations are contained in the document.” Metro will accept public comments on the document for 120 days. Metro
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Hundreds of people turned out on exceptionally warm March morning in Pasadena to honor a fallen officer who was killed in the line of duty March 13, 1969. Officers wearing black bands across their badges stood at attention while various officials spoke of Agent Morris’ bravery that day all those years ago. A portion of the Foothill (I-210) Freeway in Pasadena will be dedicated in honor of slain Pasadena Police Agent Richard Morris on March 13, 2015–the 46th anniversary of his killing. Agent Morris’ death marked the first time in the history of the Pasadena Police Department that a sworn officer was killed in the line of duty. The ceremony was a joint effort between the Pasadena Police Department and Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), whose office wrote Resolution (ACR 170) authorizing the memorial signs. A secSEE PG. 5
San Gabriel to Conduct Manual Recount for March 3 Election
The City Clerk’s Office will conduct a manual recount of all ballots cast in the March 3 municipal election in response to a written request from residents and voters of the city of San Gabriel, including city council candidates Denise Menchaca and Juli Costanzo. The city received the
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