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VOLUME 20, NO. 34
PUSD AND FORMER MADISON PRINCIPAL JUAN RUELAS UNDER FIRE FOLLOWING IMMIGRATION AUTHORITY THREATS Pasadena Unified School District failed to investigate former Madison Principal Juan Ruelas for immigration-based threats, MALDEF lawsuit says Terry MILLER
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recently filed lawsuit alleges that a former Madison Elementary School principal made serious threats to call immigration on a parent and caregiver of one of his students. The suit says Pasadena Unified School District failed to carry out its obligation under state law to investigate a complaint that an elementary school principal threatened to report an individual to immigration authorities, according to a lawsuit filed recently. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court
by MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) on behalf of a parent and caretaker, alleges that Juan Ruelas, the former principal of Madison Elementary School in Pasadena, attempted to intimidate the women, and sought to prevent one of them from filing complaints about his threats. Ruelas's behavior was reported to the Pasadena Unified School District, which failed to comply with state laws requiring investigations into all charges of racial discrimination by denying the claims and further violated the plaintiffs' rights by reporting their identities
Juan Ruleas. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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SIERRA MADRE’S CREATIVE ARTS GROUP’S ANNUAL FLEA MARKET SLATED SEP. 2
Council Recap: Pasadena Police to Offer Lateral Hire Incentive Bonuses Gus HERRERA gherrera@beaconmedianews.com
The Pasadena City Council returned from their summer hiatus and immediately got right back to work, approving a consent calendar that
will re-evaluate the city’s sewer system and help the police department maintain efficient staffing levels. The city’s sewer collection system, which consists of 311 miles of pipelines, three pump stations, and over 7,400 manholes has
not been updated in 10 years, according to city staff’s report. In order to evaluate the adequacy of the current structure and identify any future projects necessary to improve the system, SEE PAGE 11
It’s time again for the Saturday that savvy bargain-hunters have been waiting for all year: the annual Creative Arts Group Flea Market in Sierra Madre. Known throughout the San Gabriel Valley as the “Day of Surprises,” the bazaar is a cornucopia of
stunning discoveries sure to fill a niche somewhere in your toy chest, hobby corner, family room – or, perhaps, on your living room wall. Starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 2, you can pore over a huge variety of toys, crafts, books, music, videos, furniture, sporting goods and collect-
ables of every imaginable kind. Nearly everyone who drops by even for a quick look will leave with some unexpected treasure they didn’t realize they couldn’t live without.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
SPORTS
Pet Problem Prevention: Dr. Domotor’s Animal House
The Royals of Pasadena Exhibit Reigns
More Than 1,500 Young Athletes Compete at Rose Bowl
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