Pasadena Man Arrested for Downloading and Selling Identities of Countrywide Home Loan Customers
Two men were arrested last week on charges related to the illegal access of computers containing personal identification information of Countrywide Home Loan customers and the illegal sale of the data, announced Salvador Hernandez, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI in Los Angeles, and United States Attorney Thomas P. O’Brien. Rene L. Rebollo Jr., [...]
Caltech Associates Explore their History at the Huntington Library
On March 9, 1926, one hundred of southern California’s most influential men and women met in the home of railroad magnate and art collector Henry E. Huntington. This was the first meeting of the Associates of the California Institute of Technology, an organization that has helped Caltech become a scientific world leader. Today, 2,325 men [...]
The Great Tomato Tasting!
This is a chance of a lifetime to TASTE-TEST many different varieties of heirloom tomatoes, and rate your favorites! As a longtime grower and expert of both heirloom tomatoes and vegetables, Steve is providing you with a unique opportunity to actually TASTE the many different varieties of tomatoes available, and decide for yourself the ones [...]
Thinking Caps On. Hoe Down – Ask Garden Gal
Summertime is a time for brain cells to take a rest. If you are at a loss for what to do next… with that lawn/shrub/hole in the garden or hole in your wallet, we’ve got a few suggestions. Or are your out of town visitors looking for a day trip off the beaten path? Again, [...]
The Social Whirl – 7/24/2008
“38th ANNUAL BEASTLY BALL RAISES RECORD $1,209 THOUSAND” The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) raised $1,209,011 (breaking last year’s record) at the 38th Annual Beastly Ball on Saturday, June 14, under the stars at the zoo. Close to 1,000 guests attended the event, one of Los Angeles’ most popular and consistently sold-out fund-raisers. Chaired [...]
Obituary- Peggy Jacqueline DePalma
Peggy Jacqueline DePalma died peacefully in her home in Sierra Madre, California, on Friday, July 18, 2008, surrounded by her family. Peggy was born June 19, 1933 in Mount Clemens, Michigan. She grew up with her Mother, Grandparents, Aunt Daisy, Uncle Leonard, and Cousin Cheryl. Even this past year, Peggy and Cheryl Tromley still enjoyed [...]
“Fascinating and Intriguing” – Dorothy’s Place
Ants are such fascinating little beasties. There can not be an ant in sight, but let a tiny scrap of food remain on the counter or fall to the floor and suddenly there are seemingly hundreds of them. They scamper around with their little antennae twirling. Then before you know it, the food is gone. [...]
Blotters – 7/24/2008
Monrovia The following summary highlights a few of the 535 calls for service received by the Monrovia Police Department during the period of Monday, July 14, through Sunday, July 20. Monday, July 14: 12:04 a.m. = Assault report 100 block E. Lime Ave. 11:29 a.m. – Grand theft automobile 100 block N. Alta Vista Ave. [...]
Greg’s Getaway – Rustic Beach-Front Charm at Ventura’s Pierpont Inn
I’ve stayed in lots of beach-front hotels, some five-stars and some motel-like. But until a recent stop at the historic Pierpont Inn in Ventura, I had never encountered anything on the waterfront with such a mixture of luxury and rustic charm. Opened in 1910, the Pierpont Inn was designed by legendary architect Sumner P. Hunt, [...]
Happy, Healthy Hooverville – Tuna Supreme Casserole
It’s dinner time AGAIN and though I have a craving for seafood, I saw the prices at the market and decided to rethink this idea or possibly not feed the kids. The kids tend to get noisy and cranky if not fed, so I guess I will rethink my seafood fantasy meal. I head straight [...]