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CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCES PASADENA FIRE CHIEF APPOINTMENT

No Author — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:45:00 EST

PASADENA�Pasadena City Manager Michael Beck today announced the appointment of Calvin E. Wells as the City�s Chief of the Pasadena Fire Department. Chief Wells had been Interim Fire Chief since Sept. 26, 2011, following the retirement of former Chief Dennis J. Downs.

China activist leaves US embassy, to join family

No Author — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:31:00 EST

BEIJING, May 2, 2012 (AFP) - Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has left the US embassy to seek medical care and join his family, officials said Wednesday, in a dramatic turn in a standoff between the Pacific powers on the eve of key talks.

U.S. China Public Perceptions Opinion Survey 2012

No Author — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:00:00 EST

Pasadena - The Committee of 100 is a national, non-partisan membership organization comprised of prominent Chinese Americans in a broad range of professions.

Committee of 100 Hosts 21st Annual Conference - Updated

No Author — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:43:00 EST

PASADENA - The Committee of 100 hosted its 21st annual conference on April 19-20 at the Langham in Pasadena. 

Ron Paul Visits UCLA Pushes For Smaller Federal Government

No Author — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:46:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul used an
appearance tonight before an overflow crowd at Straus Stadium at the Los
Angeles Tennis Center at UCLA to reiterate his calls for a smaller federal
government and to change the nation's foreign polic

All Members of San Marino City Council and School Board Endorse Dr. Lin For Assembly

No Author — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:27:00 EST

At a press conference in front of San Marino City Hall, Dr. Matthew Lin a former Mayor of San Marino and candidate for the 49^th Assembly District, flanked by current and former Council Members and School Board Members announced that he was proud to have received the endorsement of all the members of the San Marino City Council and San Marino Unified School District Board of Education.

Meet the Arcadia City Council Candidates!

No Author — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:18:00 EST

The Arcadia Chinese Association (ACA) and the Arcadia Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) are co-sponsoring an Arcadia City Council Candidates� Forum. The Forum takes place on Friday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. This is a free event. Arcadians are invited to come early at 6:30 p.m. to meet the candidates before the Forum begins.

Fatal Fire in Pasadena

No Author — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:16:00 EST

PASADENA (CNS) - A fire caused by careless smoking broke out yesterday
at a Pasadena apartment complex, killing a 70-year-old woman and her cat and
causing $175,000 in damage, authorities said.

Obama's Southland Visit

No Author — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:14:00 EST

CORONA DEL MAR (CNS) - President Barack Obama concluded a brief
Southland visit today by making his first appearance in Orange County since
2009, attending a campaign fundraising breakfast in Corona Del Mar.

Presidential Campaign Hopefuls Hit Pasadena

No Author — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:08:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and
Rick Santorum are scheduled to speak in Pasadena and North Hills tonight, one
day before a debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.

The Penman is Mightier Than the Sword

No Author — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:14:00 EST

ARCADIA - Arcadia City Manager Don Penman is retiring from his position in October after 13 and a half years of dedicated service to the community.

Michelle Obama Stops by Pasadena For a Fundraiser

No Author — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:42:00 EST

PASADENA - According to several sources, First Lady Michelle Obama visited Pasadena today for a fundraising luncheon at noon.

California Politics Changing as New District Maps Are Unveiled - UPDATE

No Author — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:27:00 EST

The California Citizens Redistricting Commission Friday issued its first proposed district maps, the result of which could drastically change the makeup of the state's 53-member delegation, one that has enjoyed relative stability since the new millennium.

Matt Fong Loses Battle With Skin Cancer

No Author — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:14:00 EST

PASADENA (CNS) - Former state Treasurer Matt Fong, also an ex-vice
chairman of the state Board of Equalization and a one-time U.S. Senate
candidate, died today in Pasadena after a battle with cancer.

Alhambra�s Working On Its Budget

No Author — Mon, 16 May 2011 06:59:00 EST

ALHAMBRA � Alhambra Mayor Gary Yamauchi and his city council will be working to solidify a responsible budget for the 2011-12 calendar year in the next several weeks; it is scheduled to be completed in June. The council is in negotiations with the fire department but is doubtful there will be money for raises this year.

Developing Economy A Marked Priority For San Gabriel's Leaders

No Author — Mon, 16 May 2011 06:57:00 EST

SAN GABRIEL - San Gabriel?Mayor David Gutierrez said that his city is strapped for cash these economic days, but it is also working hard to promote economic development as best as it can.

Osama bin Laden is Dead

No Author — Mon, 02 May 2011 22:09:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - No measures to harden Southland potential targets
against retaliatory terror strikes were immediately reported tonight following
the announcement that U.S. forces had killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in
Pakistan.

Closing the Budget Gap Without Layoffs

No Author — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:42:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Despite a $220.9 million budget deficit heading into
the coming fiscal year, Los Angeles County officials said today they will be
able to close the gap without resorting to layoffs or requiring workers to take
unpaid furlough days.

Bell Will Finally Have New City Council

No Author — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:51:00 EST

BELL (CNS) - Scandal-plagued Bell finally will have a City Council
tonight when five newly elected members are sworn in.

Harrington and Costanzo Top Vote Getters in San Gabriel Election Results

No Author — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:51:00 EST

SAN GABRIEL - As of early Wednesday morning, Juli Costanzo and John R. Harrington had the two highest vote totals for the two available seats for San Gabriel City Council. They earned  1,201 and 1,435, respectively.