Music Nonprofit CYMG Kicks Off Summer Workshop Series

05/31/11 Crescendo Young Musicians Guild, a nonprofit youth music education and community service organization, responds to budget cuts to school music programs by offering students of all socio-economic backgrounds equal opportunity access to music instruction.

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Veterans' event draws thousands to Arcadia County Park

05/29/11 ARCADIA - Veterans, their family members and grateful citizens showed up by the thousands Saturday to pay tribute to American military veterans at Arcadia County Park.

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Gas tanks are draining family budgets

05/29/11 Vu To finishes filling his gas tank at a Shell gas station where, at $4.199 a gallon, the price is among the highest in the area, Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in the Seattle suburb of Bellevue, Wash. In the U.S., gas pump prices have climbed for 35 straight days even though industry surveys show Americans have started to drive less.

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Stronach: Shops at Santa Anita deal may not be dead

05/28/11 Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach, who is about to become the sole owner of Santa Anita Park, said he hasn't ruled out talking to developer Rick Caruso about reviving a project to build an outdoor mall in the racetrack's parking lot.

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Cabral, Weissenbach, Chapus and Baxter shine at Southern Section Masters meet

05/28/11 NORWALK -- Johnathan Cabral hurdled his way in history Friday night at the Southern Section Masters track and field meet, with several area standouts following his lead to deliver school records and lifetime-best performances at Cerritos College.

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Can the Oil Market Be Manipulated?

05/28/11 By Kent MoorsOn May 24, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued two companies on charges ...

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Higher prices at pump siphon funding from family budgets

05/28/11 A motor home leaves a gas station after filling up for the long Memorial Day weekend in Valencia, Calif., on Friday. With gas prices still topping the $4-a-gallon mark in much of the country, holiday travelers will spend more on fill-ups than they will on hotel rooms.

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Gas prices mean less money for summer getaways

05/28/11 For every $10 the typical household earns before taxes, almost a full dollar now goes toward gas, a 40 percent bigger bite than normal. Households spent an average of $369 on gas last month. In April 2009, they spent just $201.

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Celebrities Support the Special Needs Community

05/13/11 Gold Medalist, Rafer Johnson and Twilight Star, Michael Welch help adults with developmental disabilities fulfill their dreams at New Horizons' 4th Annual Walk on the Horizon. Both Johnson and Welch will appear at the Walk on Sunday, June 5th. New Horizons is a non-profit organization providing critical programs and support for the special needs population.

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New Athletics Building for Rio Hondo Prep School Breaks Ground in Arcadia

05/10/11 Los Angeles, CA After two years in the planning and design phases, Rio Hondo Preps long- awaited multiuse athletics building has started construction and is scheduled for completion in December 2011. The new 22,000SF facility replaces a "temporary" tent structure that served as the schools indoor sports venue for over 30 years. To find the...

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CIF Swim Central: Division 2 seedings released

05/09/11 Here are the seedings for the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 swim and diving championships:CIF-SS-Ford Div 2 Swimming...

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Macys Celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month in Arcadia, CA

05/08/11 A history of achievement, drive and excellence will be celebrated this May at Macys locations nationwide in honor of contributions made by Asian-Pacific Americans. To showcase and celebrate the unique influence of Asian-Pacific Americans, Macys will host a series of events in seven markets across the country geared towards highlighting historic accomplishments, empowering participants and ...

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Social Calendar for May 9, 2011

05/08/11 Pasadena Women's Connection presents "Our Antique Roadshow" with appraiser Jim Konoske, who will appraise one item for each luncheon guest.

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Home+Garden Calendar: Geranium show, Iris walk, Rose walk, Eichler mid-century home tour, moss discussion and more

05/07/11 This week's Home+Garden events include the Los Angeles Geranium Show and Sale, the Venice Garden & Home Tour, and iris and rose walks at Descanso Gardens. Busy Hands Garden Club plant sale, including floral gifts for Mother's Day, 9 a.

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Achievement gap study shows mixed results for San Gabriel Valley schools

05/06/11 PASADENA - A report released this week revealed the challenges San Gabriel Valley school districts face educating minority students and those who live in poverty.

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Worby may be returning to Pasadena for new music program

05/06/11 More music is coming to Pasadena, and former Pasadena Pops conductor Rachael Worby may be coming with it.

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Ida M. Rawicz

05/05/11 Ida M. Rawicz, 94, passed away on April 28, 2011. She was born March 6, 1917 in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Donald Rawicz. Ida was a resident of Highland for 24 years.

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With Great Sympathy Winnie Jeffus

05/05/11 Winifred Wacker Jeffus went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 2nd, 2011 at the Morton County Care Center in Elkhart, KS. She was born on November 16th, 1918 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was the middle child born to Henry William Wacker & Elgie Lyon Wacker.

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Linda Park, J. Michael Flynn Featured in World Premiere of Love in American Times, by Philip Kan Gotanda

05/05/11 SAN JOSE, Calif., May 5, 2011 -- An experienced, talented cast takes on the age-old tradition of matchmaking with a contemporary twist in San Jose Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Love in American Times, by Philip Kan Gotanda. Love in American Times is directed by San Jose Reps Artistic Director Rick Lombardo, and will run from May 12 through June 5, 2011. Press Opening Night is Wednesday,...

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Sewery at California: rigorous as never

03/12/11 When Allan Sloan hired a plumber to get to the bottom of his chronic plumbing problems, he discovere...
 

Big discounts for '10 foreclosure buyers

02/25/11 The gap between the average sale price of a foreclosed home and that of other properties grew wider ...
 

Community Calendar

09/09/10 Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, church events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60026, fax (847) 486-7451, or e-mail to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. No charge for ...

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