Month-Long Campaign to Spay and Neuter Free-Roaming Cats, P. 14
Thursday, March 26, 2015 - April 1, 2015
LOCAL NEWS
TCUSD Students Take High Honors at Regional Odyssey of the Mind Competition P. 16
Manual Recount Completed in San Gabriel Election P. 7
SPORTS
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Volume 19, No. 13
Community News, Arts & Opinions Since 1996
Billion Package Devastating Drought Demands $1Expedites Bond
Drastic Decisions
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
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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
It’s That Time of Year: Experts Say Do It Right—Taxes, That Is It’s that time of year for part-time help at the local taxpreparation location, when drivers can see seasonal staff standing at busy intersections wearing costumes of the Statue of Liberty or Uncle Sam. But they’re not the only ones who are hired part time, says professional advisor to Certified Public Accountants Gary Marriage, Jr. “I sometimes ask people, ‘Do you want a guy in a costume to handle your taxes?’ Of course, the guy actually doing the paperwork probably won’t be the guy standing near the traffic, but he’s also not the person you want dealing with your bottom line,” says Marriage, CEO of Nature
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Tom Chavez Appointed Mayor of Temple City
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City Council members appointed Councilmember Tom Chavez to serve as Temple City’s mayor for the coming year during its March 17 meeting. Chavez accepted the gavel from outgoing Mayor Carl Blum. “Public service is one of the highest honors, and I am proud to represent our wonderful city as mayor,” said Chavez, a sixyear member of the council. “I look forward to working with my fellow councilmembers as we continue to make Temple
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