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Gold Line Foothill Extension Breaks Ceremonial Ground THIS WEEK
T he Met ropol it a n Transportation Authority broke ground Saturday on a $690 million, 11.3 mile extension of the Gold Line from Pasadena through Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale a nd A z u s a . T he t i me line is scheduled now for 2013…a year earlier than originally reported. Approximately 60 0 very enthusiastic people a t t ended t he mor n i ng event at Newcastle Park in Arcadia which included numerous speeches and activities for the kids. At one point, Congressman David Dreier decided to add a touch of humor to his act when he stood on a platform intended for shorter speakers. “Since nobody was
Continued on Page 3 Dignitaries including Metro officials and supervisor Michael Antonovitch as well as local mayors got into the ceremonial act Saturday morning turning over some dirt for the start of the new project - Photos by Terry Miller
Bring Your Dancin’ Boots to the Park Oak Tree
Will Run at Santa Anita
There is no one else like American Made. For over 25 years the group has been entertaining audiences across the country with a youthful energy, fired by a
love for what they do. Get ready for a foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing, danceable, good-time for all ages concert as American Made takes the stage on Wednesday,
June 30. Sharon Wyner, lead vocalist and this talented 4-piece group will showcase lush harmonies and sizzling instrumental performances
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The Oak Tree Racing Association will conduct its 42nd annual meeting at Santa Anita Park, with opening day set for Sept. 29, it was announced at a meeting of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) on Tuesday. Oak Tree, which had its lease with Santa Anita’s corporate owner, Magna I nter nat iona l Develop ment (MID) voided this past May, was originally inked to run at Santa Anita through 2016. At Tuesday’s CHRB meeting, MID Chairman Frank Stronach agreed to a special, one-year lease
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Relay For Life Raises Funds and Awareness
Hundreds of people braved the warmer temps to hear musicians and raise money for Cancer research at Temple City High over the weekend during the 24 Hour Relay For Life - Photo by Terry Miller