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Thursday, January 6 - January 12, 2011
Community News, Arts & Opinions Since 1996
More than 122nd Rose Parade is Picture Perfect 175 Reports Despite Rather Chilly Temperatures of Fraud Thus Sierra Madre wins 6th Consecutive Far at Sierra Sierra Madre's Self Built Float Wins 6th Trophy Consecutive Award Madre EVG Gas Station On Monday, December 27, 2010, the first Sierra Madre victim reported an identity theft to police after using her credit card at EVG Quality Gas, 50 S. Baldwin Ave. As of Monday noon, January 3rd, Sierra Madre police officers have taken over 175 fraud reports linked to EVG. The total loss exceeds $49,000. These numbers do not reflect others who have been victimized, and have not made a formal report to the Police Department. About 75% of the cases involved a single fraudulent transaction. All of the single transactions were EVG posted and involved less than $200.00. Most of the multiple transaction cases involved ATM and
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Over 1000 Residents Voice Consternation with Arcadia City Council’s Controversial Coyote Trapping Program The Arcadia City Council meeting Tuesday went on a little longer than usual due to a heavy agenda. Aside from accolades to a Rose Princess the city finally decided to hold an open study session later this month to take another look at the contentious coyote trapping program thanks to public pressure. More than 20 local animal rights’ activists’
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Pasadena PD Arrest Felon for Murder
Frustrated Residents Turn Efforts to Save 11 Acres of Woodland in Arcadia to Internet BY TERRY MILLER
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Cam Stone, a resident of Elkins in Arcadia, which is near ground zero, said he was truly frustrated with Arcadia City council on Tuesday evening when they seemingly won’t make any decision on what appears to be overwhelming local support to save
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Despite a minor mechanical setback, the self built Sierra Madre float pulled off another big win this year at the 2011 Tournament of Roses annual parade . AAA had to tow the tremendous float which won the Governor’s Trophy the full 5 plus miles. Sierra Madre has won awards 6 years in a row- Photos by Terry Miller
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The Pasadena Police Department, Criminal Investigations Division, secured criminal charges against Terry Adkisson (male-23, Pasadena resident) for the murder of Abraham Rodriguez on March 7, 2010, near the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Tremont Street. The criminal charges against Adkisson are the result of a nine month investigation by the department’s Homicide Unit, lead by Detective Curry. Detective’s efforts resulted in witnesses identifying Adkisson as the assailant, and
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