Noted leprosy researcher Dr. Thomas Rea dies at 86
LOS ANGELES >> Dr. Thomas Rea, whose research into leprosy helped lead to treatments that made the disease less contagious and allowed patients to lead normal lives, has died. He was 86.His son,...
View ArticleSurge in anti-Muslim bullying seen in wake of San Bernardino, Paris terror...
MERIDEN, Conn. >> In response to a surge in reports of anti-Muslim bullying -- students being called terrorists, having their head scarves ripped off and facing bias even from teachers -- schools...
View ArticleGOP semi-secret Hollywood group split on candidates
If you're a Republican in Hollywood, sometimes you want to go where everybody knows you're the same.Except in this year's GOP primary season -- full of plot twists, intrigue and larger-than-life...
View ArticleEl Monte spends millions in legal fight related to failed Transit Village...
It has been nearly seven years since El Monte ditched the proposed El Monte Transit Village -- once heralded as one of the largest mixed-use projects in development in Southern California. But the...
View ArticleChanges from new Whittier council district system likely to occur gradually,...
WHITTIER >> In seven weeks, the first-ever council members to be elected by district will take office. But what changes this new system produces are likely to be gradual, two political scientists...
View ArticleHistoric Guilford Hall moved at night to new Whittier location
WHITTIER >> In a move that recalled the 2000 relocation of the historic Whittier depot, a 123-year-old, 2 1/2-story Queen Anne house -- known as Guilford Hall -- was moved 3,000 feet late Friday...
View Article30,000 board Gold Line Foothill trains on opening day
On opening day, nearly 30,000 people jammed into six new Gold Line stations Saturday -- many waiting in line for as long as 40 minutes -- to ride the train from east Pasadena to Citrus College in...
View ArticleChino Hills student takes top prize at Inland Valley Regional Spelling Bee
WALNUT >> After four hours and 20 rounds of grueling competition, a seventh-grade student from a Chino Hills Christian school emerged triumphant over contestants from more than 100 area schools...
View ArticleFormer first lady Nancy Reagan dead at 94
LOS ANGELES >> Nancy Reagan, the helpmate, backstage adviser and fierce protector of Ronald Reagan in his journey from actor to president -- and finally during his 10-year battle with Alzheimer's...
View Article48 cited in El Monte pedestrian, bicycle safety crackdown
EL MONTE >> Police issued 48 tickets and arrested one drunken driver Saturday during an extra enforcement campaign aimed at pedestrian and bicycle safety in El Monte, officials said.Traffic...
View ArticleMan, truck go missing in Pasadena
PASADENA >> Officials and worried family members have asked the public to keep an eye out for a 69-year-old Pasadena man with medical problems who went missing Saturday afternoon.Khachick Chris...
View ArticleFiery crash on 210 Freeway severs just-opened Gold Line between Pasadena,...
PASADENA >> Less than one day after commuters rejoiced in the long-anticipated opening of the expanded Gold Line light-rail route connecting Pasadena to Azusa, a fiery big rig crash early Sunday...
View ArticleWhere the Arcadia council candidates stand on 'mansionization' issue
ARCADIA >> There are many important issues facing the city in the upcoming election, but there is one topic that continues to dominate political discussions in Arcadia: residential development....
View Article7-year-old Temple City girl's birthday wish is blankets for homeless
When Kayla Soto blows out the seven candles on her birthday cake this weekend, she's wishing for homelessness to end.Knowing that is a daunting task, the Temple City resident is not relying on her wish...
View ArticlePasadena social calendar: March 7
MONDAYThe Woman's Civic League luncheon meeting features guest speaker Eric Duyshart, Economic Development Director, City of Pasadena. Women's City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena. Noon, $20....
View ArticleMeet the new tenants of the City of Industry's affordable city-owned housing
Since the June election, City of Industry officials have handpicked new tenants for more than a third of the homes owned by the city.Among those chosen for the heavily subsidized houses are former...
View ArticleSunday a sunny, windy respite between storms
The Los Angeles basin basked under sunny, hazy skies Sunday in between two storms, as heavy rain stopped before sunrise and was expected to resume at daybreak Monday.In fact, the main band of rain from...
View ArticleLAX resumes normal operations after power outage causes delays
Dozens of flight delays and a few diversions and cancellations were reported this morning at Los Angeles International Airport after a sudden, aggressive storm surge, officials said.About 45 arrivals...
View ArticleCalifornia is a state of pros and cons
California has long been a state of pros and cons.Pros if you like the weather, with temperatures that allow us to do everything from hiking and cycling to camping and boating year-round. And scenery?...
View ArticleInstacart to deliver groceries in downtown Los Angeles
Instacart, a retail delivery service whose personal shoppers hand pick and deliver items from local stores, has announced a partnership with Grow that will serve businesses in downtown Los Angeles....
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