Pasadena History: Maria Shrode, Duartean by way of Texas
This is Maria Hargrave Moore Shrode, born 1826, who kept a diary of her family's trip from Texas to California in 1870 by covered wagon pulled by oxen. The diary has been published by the Historical...
View ArticleInjury crashes slow traffic on 210 Freeway in Pasadena
PASADENA >> A crash involving a motorhome and two other vehicles sent two people to the hospital Sunday morning, authorities said.The three-vehicle collision took place about 11:19 a.m. on the...
View Article'Mechanical issue' with plane forces return to LAX after takeoff
A United Airlines flight which left Los Angeles International Airport headed for Newark, New Jersy had to return to LAX Sunday with most of its fuel after the Boeing 757 experienced an "engine issue,"...
View ArticleBoys & Girls Club of Pasadena raises $180K with black ties and burgers
The Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena had a beautiful, balmy evening, beneath a crescent moon, for their seventh annual Black Tie & Burgers benefit held in the gardens of Lilly and Spencer Tien's...
View ArticleEx-sheriff's sergeant gets 8 years in prison in jail visitor beating
A former Los Angeles County sheriff's sergeant was sentenced Monday to eight years in federal prison for encouraging deputies to beat a handcuffed man in a jail visitors' center and then falsifying...
View ArticleAlaska Airlines begins flying from LAX to Costa Rica
LOS ANGELES -- Alaska Airlines has inaugurated service between Los Angeles International Airport and Costa Rica's two major international airports.It's the first international destination Alaska has...
View ArticleRose Parade 2016: Singpoli Group's float inspired by Marco Polo
PASADENA>> Once again looking to delight and inspire viewers, Singpoli Group's third Rose Parade float entry was revealed last week.A long, tall dragon will breathe real fire and smoke will pour...
View ArticleCold storm bringing rain, wind to Southern California, snow too
LOS ANGELES -- A cold storm system out of the Pacific Northwest will bring Southern California rain, lower temperatures, high winds and perilously rough seas today, National Weather Service forecasters...
View ArticleKiller of 2 young woman in Montecito Heights park still on the loose
LOS ANGELES -- The killer of two young women who were found in a Montecito Heights park remained at large today, while efforts continued to raise money to support the families of the victims.The bodies...
View ArticleWhat to expect at Descanso Gardens' Japanese Garden Festival
The Japanese Garden Festival's activities will include:Ikebana display: The Sogetsu School of Ikebana presents a show of the Japanese art of flower arranging. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8.Camellia...
View ArticleWhy Descanso Gardens has a Japanese Festival every fall
Descanso Gardens has long been linked to Japan and the local Japanese-American community. The relationship began through Elias Manchester Boddy, who purchased its land in La Cañada Flintridge in the...
View ArticleGil Garcetti to talk about his book on Japan at Descanso Gardens
Photographers often offer us a different view of the world, one that highlights the small details we miss in everyday life, along with providing a broader story. At age 74, Gil Garcetti knows this...
View ArticleLos Angeles News Group Executive Editor Michael Anastasi to work for The...
Michael A. Anastasi, vice president and executive editor of the Los Angeles News Group, announced Monday that he is leaving the company to become vice president of news and executive editor for The...
View Article5 hurt in 605 Freeway crash near Irwindale
IRWINDALE - Five people were injured - one critically - after a collision involving three vehicles on the northbound 605 Freeway Monday afternoon.Los Angeles County Inspector David Dantic said...
View ArticlePolice seek public's help to find missing La Canada woman
PASADENA - Authorities today circulated a photo of a 22-year-old La Canada woman who went missing several days ago.Katherine Wing has been missing since at least 4:30 p.m. Friday, according to Pasadena...
View ArticleLA County health department fixes glitch in online reporting of restaurant...
Restaurant and market closures resulting from public complaints are now posted on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website after the county fixed an issue with its data management...
View ArticleCalifornia dead tree 'emergency' could fuel wildfires, El Nino floods
Calling it "the worst epidemic of tree mortality in modern history," Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency this week, asking for swift removal of dried-out trees either through controlled...
View ArticleSan Gabriel teen has 2 degrees, flies planes and works at NASA
BOSTON >> Moshe Kai Cavalin has two college degrees, but he's too young to vote. He flies airplanes, but he's too young to drive a car alone.Life is filled with contrasts for Cavalin, a...
View ArticleCooler temperatures to linger this week
Rain showers are expected to move out of the region today but a cold front will linger, bringing clear skies and cooler temperatures to inland areas and high surf to local beaches, the National Weather...
View ArticleBeautyBar SGV salon to hold soft opening on Nov. 14 in San Gabriel
The BeautyBar SGV salon at 226 East Las Tunas Dr. in San Gabriel will hold a soft opening from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 14.The salon will be offering complimentary manicures or eyebrow waxing to the...
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