DeVry University accused of lying about students' job prospects by FTC
LOS ANGELES >> The operator of a for-profit college chain with campuses in Sherman Oaks, Long Beach, Pomona and Colton was sued Wednesday for allegedly lying about its students' job prospects and...
View ArticleDavid Bowie films at Cinefamily among movie screenings in the Los Angeles area
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica areaTaviani Brothers Retrospective at Laemmle Fine Arts: "Padre Padrone" (1977), 12:30 and 9:45; "Kaos" (1984), 3:10; "Night of the Shooting Stars"...
View ArticleOfficials warn motorists of 101 Freeway closures next weekend
It'll be a "slow jam."But officials weren't talking about a tune with a beat you can groove to. Nope. They were talking Wednesday about traffic on the 101 Freeway next weekend. "We all love slow jams...
View ArticleLike Jelly Bellys? One of the innovators hopes this new candy is his next hit
David Klein is back, and this time it's personal.The Jelly Belly inventor, who reluctantly signed away the rights to the iconic name back in 1980, has launched a
View ArticleHacienda Heights woman who wen missing in Monterey Park found safe in Rosemead
MONTEREY PARK >> A 68-year-old Hacienda Heights woman with Alzheimer's disease and other medical problem who vanished from a Monterey Park restaurant Wednesday afternoon was reunited with her...
View ArticleSeeing homelessness up close changed these volunteers' perceptions
When 7,500 volunteers took to the streets this week to count the number of people sleeping behind churches, on park benches, in broken-down campers and below bridges, the goal was to get a highly...
View ArticleGlendora controversy over Andy's Auto Center not going away
GLENDORA >> Community members are rallying around a local business owner who says the city targeted him with an aggressive code enforcement campaign.Andy's Auto Center, a used car lot that...
View ArticleWhat's the best plan for Pasadena police oversight? Consultants seek input
Two consultants hired to guide Pasadena in investigating police oversight said Tuesday that despite more than 200 oversight entities existing in the United States, few are identical.At a public meeting...
View ArticleLocal community things to know and do for the Pasadena area for January 28, 2016
PASADENAClasses offered on organic gardeningPasadena Water & Power is offering Pasadena customers a four-part class series on creating an organic edible garden from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, Feb....
View ArticleCockroaches, no hot water shut down 2 San Gabriel Valley restaurants
Two restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley were temporarily closed last week due to major public health hazards.Between Jan. 18 and 24, those facilities had their health permits suspended for a...
View ArticleJames Carville, Mary Matalin talk Trump, anger and 2016 election at Cal Poly...
POMONA >> Speaking at Cal Poly Pomona, two longtime political insiders -- Mary Matalin and James Carville -- said 2016 is the year of the outsider for a very simple reason: People are angry....
View ArticleCalifornia's presidential primary might make a difference this time
After months of nonstop cable TV chatter and a political story line worthy of an Aaron Sorkin parallel universe, it's finally time for the country to start picking its presidential nominees. But this...
View ArticleDry but windy weather expected Monday after Sunday's storm
LOS ANGELES COUNTY >> A storm that drenched Southern California Sunday was expected to give way to sunshine today, though strong winds are likely to continue through this afternoon, forecasters...
View ArticleSchool funding increases in California don't buffer from future uncertainties
VALLEJO >> Vallejo High School teacher Lewis Brown starts his morning government class with a question of the day that takes advantage of newly assigned iPads."Today is the one year anniversary...
View ArticlePasadena social calendar: February 1
TODAY The Woman's Civic League luncheon will feature Dr. Nazee Rafogha, of the Family Chiropractic Wellness Center. Women's City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena. Noon, $20....
View ArticleGolden Mike Awards honor legends of TV and radio
San Gabriel Valley personalities dominated the 66th Golden Mike Awards presented by the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California (RTNA) on Jan. 23, at the Universal Hilton.The...
View ArticleEnergy company dollars have flowed to leaders, but in midst of gas leak, they...
Sempra Energy, the parent company of Southern California Gas Co., whose well in Aliso Canyon has been leaking gas for three months, has poured millions of dollars into local, state and federal...
View ArticleMonrovia man jailed on suspicion of burglary in Azusa
AZUSA >> Police arrested a Monrovia man Sunday after he broke into a car in Azusa, police said.Martine Larry Gallardo Jr., 28, was booked on suspicion of burglary following his arrest shortly...
View ArticleSouthern California snow levels drop as storm exits region
LOS ANGELES -- Amid strong winds and high surf, a storm brought snow to the San Gabriel Mountains at low elevations today and to the Antelope Valley before its expected departure from the region.A...
View ArticlePropane, combustibles fuel massive Glassell Park fire
LOS ANGELES -- A spectacular fire today damaged two industrial buildings in Glassell Park, but no one was hurt.The greater alarm fire at 3019 N. Fierro St. was reported at 5:18 a.m. and was fueled by...
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