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United States Senator Dianne Feinstein Visits City of Hope, Tours JPL
BY TERRY MILLER After a standing ovaFeinstein also touched tion, United States Sena- on the high unemployment tor Dianne Feinstein took rate despite the growth to the podium at Cooper spurt in the job market. Auditorium Thursday and The San Gabriel Valpresented a Washington ley Economic Partnership Report on healthcare and is a regional, not-for-profit the economy. Her remarks corporation supported were followed by a ques- and directed by its memtion and answer session, at bers and committed to the a luncheon co-hosted by continued successful ecoCity of Hope and San Ga- nomic development of the briel Valley Economic Part- San Gabriel Valley. A colnership at the City of Hope. laboration of businesses, Introducing Feinstein local government, higher was a cancer breast cancer education institutions, and survivor and the two wom- non-profits, the Partnership en hugged for sometime pursues this commitment and the Senator applauded through three key areas of her courage. focus: advocating public Feinstein also ap- policy, marketing the San plauded staff and doctors at Gabriel Valley and providCity of Hope for the huge ing professional business number of successful bone assistance. marrow transplants perCity of Hope is a leadformed at the facility over ing research, treatment the years. and education center for The senator touched cancer, diabetes and other on several important issues life-threatening diseases. facing the average working Designated as a compreAmerican and said she’s hensive cancer center, working on legislation to the highest recognition make Obama’s plans work bestowed by the National despite the strong Repub- Cancer Institute, and a lican opposition to most founding member of the of Obama’s health care Please see page 7 plans.
Volume XVII, No. XXXV
Governor Brown Announces Pension Reform Agreement to Save Billions Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today outlined a sweeping pension reform agreement that saves billions of taxpayer dollars by capping benefits, increasing the retirement age, stopping abusive practices and requiring state employees to pay at least half of their pension costs. “These reforms make fundamental changes that rein in costs and help to enPlease see page 9
Jerry Brown outlines a sweeping reform of pensions. -Photo by Terry Miller
West Nile Virus Found in Five Mosquitos in Monrovia
Senator Dianne Feinstein at City of Hope. -Photo by Terry Miller
Emotional Season Finale at Cal Phil with Sarah Culberson’s Recitation of ‘Dry Your Tears – Africa’
Five of eight mosquito samples collected from the City of Monrovia tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) yesterday. A total of 277 mosquitoes were collected in traps placed in underground stormwater convey-
ance structures located in the City. Vector Control officials have recently intensified surveillance and control efforts in the foothill communities in response to additional reports Please see page 17
A New Beginning for Seniors: Santa Teresita’s Neighborhood of Care BY ARIANNA LOCATELL
BY TERRY MILLER Maestro Victor Vener’s concert season finale was not only a sellout on Saturday night at Santa Anita but it was a skillful homage to the prolific John Williams and the movie business which has helped thrust him into legendery status. From Superman to Star Wars, War Horse to Indiana Jones, Harry Potter… the list goes on. Williams’ countless scores have touched each and every one of us at some point in our lives. Some of Williams’most successful film scores were brough to life Saturday during the cool evening summer finale at Cal Phil’s new John Williams’ Music and poetry by Bernard Dadie performed by Sarah Culberson led to an emotional season finale for Cal Phil. -Photo by Terry Miller
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The Carmelite Sisterhood has a legacy of success when it comes to carrying out its mission of helping people in need. Establishing many institutions
and now premiering the Rose Gardens First Cottage at Santa Teresita’s Neighborhood of Care, the Carmelite Sisterhood continues to provide compassion and
care to those who need it most. In 1921, Venerable Mother Maria Luisa Josefa Please see page 16