Month-Long Campaign to Spay and Neuter Free-Roaming Cats, P. 14
Thursday, March 26, 2015 - April 1, 2015
LOCAL NEWS
Jacque Robinson for Mayor Campaign Rally & Kickoff Saturday P. 16
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Billion Package Devastating Drought Demands $1Expedites Bond
Drastic Decisions
Pasadena Unified Open Enrollment Second Lottery Takes Place March 23-27, P. 17
SPORTS
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Mobilizing state resources to face another year of extreme dry conditions, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. last week joined Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, and Republican Leaders Senator Bob Huff and Assemblymember Kristin Olsen to announce legislation to help local communities cope with the ongoing, devastating drought. The $1 billion package will expedite bond funding to make the state more resilient to the disastrous effects of climate change and help ensure that all Californians have access to local water supplies. “This unprecedented drought continues with no signs yet of letting up,” said Governor Brown. “The programs funded by the actions announced today will provide direct relief to workers and communities most impacted by these historic dry conditions.” The legislation includes more than $1 billion for local
Brad Keselowski Wins at Fontana P.23
Irwindale Speedway in Jeopardy P. 21
ENTERTAINMENT Between Alligator Purses and Jaguar Claws - A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Inspector at LAX, P. 16 Pygmalion: Artistry in Almost Every Aspect P. 12
BUSINESS
Volume 19, No. 13
Community News, Arts & Opinions Since 1996
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Business Profile: Temple City Bike Shop P. 20
Fresh & Easy Closing in Arcadia, Azusa & Pasadena P. 20
EDUCATION
Temple City Engineering Student Wins Award for Research P. 31
March College Search Guide: The Road to College P. 31
Opposition to Consent Calendar Halts City Council Meeting By Nick Kipley At Monday night's meeting of the Pasadena City Council, Councilmember John J. Kennedy of Pasadena's 3rd District spoke in opposition to item three on the Consent Calendar: authorizing City Manager Michael Beck to enter into a $630,000 contract with Walker Parking Consultants on Pasadena's behalf. WPC is a company which would, if entrusted with the City's money, be responsible for managing and maintaining Pasadena's parking structures and surface lots. In essence, the move would outsource City jobs to a private employer in what SEE PG. 17
The Phrase “Authorize the City Manager,” was called into question at Monday’s Council meeting. Michael Beck has been under fire ever since the embezzlement scandal broke. - Photo by Terry Miller
Bill Bogaard to be Honored as Contemporary History Maker The Honorable Bill Bogaard, who made history as Pasadena’s first directly elected Mayor in 1999, and whose dedicated public service and respected leadership in this City has spanned nearly four decades, will be recognized as the 2015 Contemporary History Maker by Pasadena Museum of History. The prestigious award will be presented at a black tie Gala Dinner and Awards Program at the landmark Langham Huntington, Pasadena on Friday, September 25, 2015.
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