Sunday, May 20, 2012
These loves desperately need homes.
All of these pets are available at the Pasadena Humane Society. The adoption fee includes the animal’s spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, the first set of vaccinations, as well as a free follow-up health check at a participating vet. New adopters will receive a complimentary health and wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals. Ask an adoptions counselor for more information during your visit. To learn more about these pets, call the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA at (626) 792-7151 and refer to the animal’s A number, or stop by during adoption hours: 361 S. Raymond Ave in Pasadena. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Directions and photos of all available pets …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
A brief look into astronomical eclipses’ and their impact in ancient history
The west coast will be the best coast in America to view the solar eclipse this Sunday, and one of the few places on Earth where it can be seen. However, the astronomical phenomenon that we call an “eclipse” has been viewed by many throughout history and has played a critical role in both mankind’s spiritual evolution, and its scientific understanding of the natural world. For the Navajo the word for eclipse means “eating the sun”. Considered an auspicious event, many tribe members will not only avoid catching a glimpse of the ring of fire, but will fast and cease activities altogether. Ancient China: Hsi and Ho, 2137 B.C. The earliest recorded eclipse dates back to sometime around 2137 B.C. and was recorded by Hsi and Ho, two royal …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Authored by Assembly Rep. Mike Gatto, the bill would require California major league teams to post contact numbers for stadium security.
Assembly Bill 2464, the Improving Personal Safety at Stadiums Act, passed the Assembly, Thursday, by a unanimous 71-0 vote. Authored by representative Mike Gatto, incumbent for the 43rd Assembly District which includes La Cañada as part of the new redistricting, the bill was inspired by increased fan violence at pro stadiums, including the Bryan Stow beating last March at Dodger Stadium. The bill requires major league stadiums in California to post numbers for calls or texts to contact stadium security about fan violence. The signs must be visible from the stands and in parking lots. In a press release Gatto says it is security--not police--who is best poised to put down violent incidents, since security is inside the stadium. Like the …
The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy will hold four hiking tours at different hours on Saturday on new land that it is raising funds to purchase in Millard Canyon.
The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy will offer docent-led hiking tours on Saturday of the 13 acres that group is raising funds to purchase. The hike will take approximately an hour-and-a-half to two hours and will cover about 1.5 miles, according to the conservancy. Tours will be offered at 9 a.m, 10:30 a.m, noon and 1:30 p.m. As reported on the site in February, the conservancy negotiated an agreement to purchase the 13 acres but will need to raise funds to complete the deal, either via contributions or grants. (Full disclosure: I volunteer with the group as a docent). The canyon streambed could serve as a wildlife corridor between existing open space area, according to a biologist who surveyed the area. The area does not have an …
Long-time resident Lori Freeman Cleveland will be in Uganda for 27 months. The first two to three months will be a training period to learn language, safety, health, culture, and other skills.
Lori Freeman Cleveland, who grew up in La Cañada and attended La Cañada Presbyterian Church, is going to Uganda with the Peace Corps. She will be leaving from Philadelphia to Uganda on Wednesday to serve the people there as a Community Health Volunteer. After graduating from La Cañada High School, Lori went on to Azusa Pacific University, where she received her Nursing Degree. After nursing in a variety of disciplines, she joined College of the Siskiyous in Weed, CA, to teach in the Vocational Nursing program. During that time, Lori obtained her Master’s degree in Nursing with a specialty in Education. Now at 55 years old, she fulfills a lifelong dream of going to Uganda. “This past year has been one of revelation, uncertainty and trust: …
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Sunday's "ring of fire'' is detailed in this NASA video, pointing out what observers will see and where.
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First it was the Supermoon, now it's a solar eclipse. Here's a minute-by-minute schedule for Sunday's rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse that hasn't been seen in the United States since 1994. Unfortunately for Los Angeles, the best views of the "ring of fire" eclipse will be from Northern California around Eureka, Redding, the Sacramento suburbs, and Lake Tahoe, according to an article in the Los Angeles Times. But Angelenos will still get an awe-inspiring view. The Griffith Observatory notes for LA, the moon will eclipse 86 percent of the sun's diameter, which will be the most "extensive" eclipse the city has seen since 1992. Still, it's a lot more than the East Coast will see. They're going to miss the event entirely because the sun will…
Find out the most popular baby names in your area. A few picks may surprise you.
Legions of babies named Sophia and Jacob are populating the U.S. as the two names are the most popular on birth certificates across the nation, according to The U.S. Department of Social Security. Those names are followed by Isabella, Emma, Olivia, Ava, Emily, Abigail, Madison, Mia and Chloe for girls; for boys are Mason, William, Jayden, Noah, Michael, Ethan, Alexander, Aiden, and Daniel. But what about the top names for the San Gabriel Valley area? The Baby Namescape feature compiles the top baby names by state, city and even hospital. A hospital close to La Cañada, Pasadena's Huntington Hospital, has the following names recorded. Pasadena – Huntington Hospital Girls: Sophia, Isabella, Amelia, Emma, Emily, Abigail, Victoria, Madison, …
Burbank Police and FBI agents are searching the mountain area on foot Friday, the week anniversary of Stephen Ivens' disappearance.
As law enforcement authorities announced Friday that they were going to search the Verdugo Mountains on foot for missing FBI agent Stephen Ivens, his wife updated the Facebook page dedicated to his safe return. Titled "Thea's Thoughts,'' Thea Ivens wrote: Today is not a good day. Today is a week-versary of Steve’s disappearance. My little munchkin & I are not happy campers right now. Last night, I heard the word “trauma.” I know that word but somehow, I haven’t associated myself to that word until I heard it & thought. “Oh, that was what happened to me & our family.” At church this morning, I can’t help the flowing of tears. These past couple of days, I felt empty, exhausted & I thought I’d cried everything out already. I’m surprised that …
Before sunset, the Earth's moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a giant shadow across the land.
A solar eclipse is expected to be visible across much of the western U.S. on Sunday. In the hours before sunset on Sunday, the Earth's moon will pass in front of the sun. The eclipse will occur between 5:24 p.m. and 7:42 p.m. According to the Griffith Observatory's website, 85.9 percent of the Sun’s diameter and 78.6 percent of the Sun’s area will be obscured by the Moon at maximum. The last solar eclipse visible in the U.S. was in 1994. In Los Angeles, Sunday's eclipse is the most extensive since 1992, according to the Griffith Observatory, which is planning a public viewing. The Griffith Observatory's telescope will be outfitted with special filters, and viewing-glasses will be available for purchase. NASA warns that people should never …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
May 21 is deadline in Los Angeles County for registering to vote in the upcoming election.
Los Angeles County residents wanting to vote in the June 5 primary must register by May 21. If you’re not sure if you are registered, you can check your status online. This year’s ballot will feature open primaries, in which the top two vote-getters in state or federal races advance to the November election—no matter what party they represent. Here is a list of races on the ballot in La Cañada. Citizens can get a registration form online here and those who are uncertain of whether they are registered or not can check here. For more information, visit the Registrar of Voters website.
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