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California Water Use Drops 27.3 Percent, Exceeds 25 Percent Mandate for June
San Gabriel Valley Water Company Reduced Water Use by 35% in June
Police Department’s National Night Out Event a Success
By terry miller What Speaker of the House John Boehner failed to realize a couple of weeks ago when he attacked Arcadia for its water conservation efforts was that in California, we care about conservation. In mid-June we shared with our readers a photo depicting Arcadia’s efforts to reduce water usage. Here’s what Speaker John Boehner posted on his Facebook page: “If ever there was a phrase that perfectly encapsulates liberal environmentalists’ backwards priorities and regressive ideology of restriction and scarcity, it is the one now displayed on a government sign in Arcadia, California: ‘It’s ‘green’ to go brown.’” Arcadia’s illustrious city manager, Dominic Lazaretto, had this marvelous quip to the Speaker’s absurd remarks: “If the Speaker would like to send Arcadia the thousands of acre-feet of water we would need to be able to keep our lawns green, I will happily accept them. Otherwise, Arcadia will continue to do its part to ensure that our residents have enough water to drink until the drought breaks.” Arcadia’s Mayor, Gary Kovacic, added this comment: “If the Speaker’s perpetual golf game ever brings him to Santa Anita Golf Course, perhaps he will understand the true facts about our drought and Arcadia’s tremendous efforts to conserve.” SEE PG. 14
Monrovia Police Department co-sponsored the "32nd Annual National Night Out" event, giving city residents a chance to meet and dine with the department's officers in a casual setting on Aug. 4, 2015 at Library Park. . - Photo by Trevor Stamp
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, the Monrovia Police Department hosted a very successful National Night Out event. National Night
Out is a celebration of the Neighborhood Watch Program and programs held SEE PG. 16
Pasadena Professor Reveals History of AfricanAmericans in Monrovia By J. Shadé Quintanilla
Isabella Lake is disappearing right before California’s eyes, and some Kern River Valley residents are really worried. This fishing boat sank years ago and now serves as a graphic example of how bad California’s drought is. . - Photo by Ted Jorensen
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Last Friday, Aug. 7th, Pasadena City College Associate Professor Susie Ling lectured about her extensive research on the history of African-Americans in Monrovia. Held at the Duarte Historical Society and Museum, the presentation recounted a past that echoes many of today’s race issues. Through photos and retold stories, the audience learned about the strug-
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gles and the triumphs of the Monrovia black community. Professor Ling pieced together an ethnic history by reading public records and speaking with Monrovia residents and community members of other counties. She was able to collect 40 oral histories and trace the origins of the first black families in Monrovia. SEE PG. 17