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Providing an early snapshot of Burbank
The recent grand opening of Story Tavern on San Fernando Boulevard stirred a lot of memories for Les Rosenberg, former owner of Photo Art Shop that was located down the block. Rosenberg grew up in town and is a member of the Burbank Historical Society...
Tags: New Year's Day, Bars and Clubs, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Transportation Accidents
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Laura Olhasso named new La Cañada Flintridge mayor
Exiting Mayor Steve Del Guercio was honored by friends, officials and local agencies for 14 years of service on Monday night before City Councilwoman Laura Olhasso was named the new mayor of La Cañada Flintridge. Olhasso was first elected in 2003 and has...
Tags: Politics, Adam Schiff, Human Interest, Google Inc., Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Gatto, Portantino appointed to California Film Commission
Assemblyman Mike Gatto -- whose district includes the studio-heavy cities of Burbank, Glendale and part of Hollywood -- has been appointed to the California Film Commission. The commission handles permitting for filming on state property, and supports...
Tags: John A. Perez, Mike Gatto, Google+
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The Valley Line: Rose Parade group fetes its Dino's success
Sunday's Super Bowl XLVII is now history. It was an exciting game with plenty of brawling. In fact, for a minute I thought I was watching a hockey game. The halftime show lived up to the hype and the commercials did also. I really liked the Taco Bell...
Tags: Festive Events, Super Bowl XLVII, Mike Gatto, Arts and Culture
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California's new laws: The game has changed for cars, guns, dogs, cats
You can have your "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and "A Christmas Carol." My favorite holiday reading is always the list of new state laws. Nearly 750 new ones for 2013 were passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor last year. With the...Tags: Government, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Ronald Reagan, Laws, Dennis P. Zine
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Year in Review: JPL reaches Mars, Leko let go, a new market sprouts up
“We're safe on Mars.” La Cañada Flintridge's connection to the heavens made for a sensational story in 2012, as Jet Propulsion Laboratory safely landed the NASA rover Curiosity on the Red Planet. JPL engineer Al Chen made the announcement...
Tags: Ocean View, Adam Schiff, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Science and Technology, U.S. Congress
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Portantino's future in question
Anthony Portantino, who for the past six years has represented La Cañada Flintridge in the state Assembly, enters this holiday season with a new task: Figure out what to do next. Portantino’s job ended officially on Dec. 1, when the new legislative...
Tags: Politics, Government, Mike Gatto, Carol Liu, Google Inc.
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Around Town: A list that won't upset the Apple Cart
December is traditionally a time of shopping, socializing and reflection, when many La Cañadans gather together to put up the decorations, bake lasagna for the float builders, and plan for various cliffs, fiscal and otherwise. In the spirit of winter...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Starbucks Corp., Caesar Salads, Michael Harrington, U.S. Marine Corps
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Portantino aide joins Planned Parenthood
Julianne Sumiko Hines, a former aide to two members of the Assembly from La Cañada Flintridge, will take the post of vice president of external affairs for Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley, the organization announced. Sumiko Hines served...Tags: Planned Parenthood, Family Planning, Google+
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Pasadena, Glendale nonprofits receive Women in Business grants
Six local nonprofits are getting extra contributions to their causes thanks to the annual Women in Business event sponsored by local lawmakers. State Sen. Carol Liu (D-La Cañada Flintridge) chose to direct donations to the YWCA Glendale Women and Girl&...
Tags: Mike Gatto
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Gov. Jerry Brown rejects more disclosure of public officials' finances
PolitiCalGov. Jerry Brown was sent several bills by lawmakers saying they wanted to bring more integrity to elections and government, but the governor used his veto power on some, deciding that they were misguided.... -
L.A. City Council joins opposition to 710 Freeway extension
L.A. NOWThe L.A. City Council joined a chorus of voices opposing plans to extend the 710 freeway north, unanimously adopting a resolution opposing any above-ground freeway or tunnel that would cut through the city....
Aug 15, 2012
|Story| Burbank Leader
Mar 19, 2013
|Story| La Cañada
Feb 13, 2013
|Story| Glendale News Press
Feb 6, 2013
|Story| La Cañada
Jan 2, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Dec 27, 2012
|Story| La Cañada
Dec 12, 2012
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Dec 6, 2012
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Dec 6, 2012
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Nov 27, 2012
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Oct 3, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
Aug 28, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
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