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Warmer weather means high fire alert in SoCal Surface high pressure building into the Great Basin will set the stage for a possible late-season offshore wind event across Southwest California which began Wednesday. The offshore flow will likely cause daytime temperatures to warm by midweek across the area. Afternoon high temperatures will peak in the mid to upper 90s between Thursday and Saturday across many mountain and valley locations. The easterly winds will also bring a drying trend to the area, with humidity values potentially dropping into the single digits for many areas late in the week. The combination of gusty winds, hot temperatures and a very dry air mass could potentially bring critical fire weather conditions to the valleys and mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Wednesday through Friday. Authorities urge extra caution during this time.

Sheriff's deputy charged with assaulting inmate A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was charged with assaulting a 19-year-old inmate in the back seat of a patrol car, the District Attorney’s Office announced recently. Matthew John Funicello, 31 (dob 12/19/1981), is accused of striking an inmate several times with his fist on July 22, 2011. The inmate was being transPlease see page 27

FOR GREAT EVENTS IN YOUR CITY

Volume 18, No. 18

Community News, Arts & Opinions Since 1996

San Gabriel council to vote May 6 on Liao’s qualifications for council

San Gabriel stands the test of time in a capsule BY SHEL SEGAL

that has brought Jason Pu to the council, while ousting incumbents David Gutierrez

The city of San Gabriel celebrated its 100th birthday on April 24 by opening a 50-year-old time capsule and holding a gala dinner. The time capsule was opened at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse and its contents were on display at the dinner at the San Gabriel Country Club. Highlighting what was found inside the time capsule was a Los Angeles Times dated May 22, 1963 with the headline: “Wallace Vows to Block Negroes at Alabama U.” Also found in the time capsule was an old San Gabriel Sun from April 25, 1963 with the headline: “City Marks 50th Birthday,” an old Kiwanis International sign and a typewritten directory of city employees, complete with their addresses and phone numbers. San Gabriel City Manager Steven Preston was impressed with what was found in the time capsule. “I love it,” he said. “What a treat! When we do the new time capsule in December we

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Chin Ho Liao speaks with attorneys during a break in the marathon hearing sessions. Meanwhile, his wife, Tracy Huang, ponders the outcome of the hearings during that break. Huang was perceptibly upset with the proceedings last week. -Photo by Terry Miller

BY SHEL SEGAL After meeting in marathon sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the

San Gabriel City Council decided to meet again on May 6 to vote on whether or not Council Member-elect Chin Ho Liao lives within the San

Ceremony honors 125 Years of the Pasadena Fire Dept.

Doo Dah delivers devilish delights BY TERRY MILLER

service included the Department’s Color Guard,

The 36th Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade this Saturday was one for the record books, once again. What better way to start your weekend than with flying tortillas, scantily clad women terrific music by the ever popular Horses on Astro Turf and Snotty Scotty – all this and above normal temperatures to keep you thirsty for those post parade parties. Susann Edmonds , the 2013 Doo Dah Queen along with Grand Marshall Alan Zorthian, and his goat helped send-up all parades of note around the world. Meanwhile Queens, past present and future took to

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Fire Chief Calvin Wells tears up as he salutes retired firefighters at Wednesday’s ceremony. -Photo by Terry Miller

On Wednesday morning, a celebration and reflection of the Pasadena Fire Department’s 125 years of

Gabriel city limits and should be seated on the council. Liao was the secondhighest vote receiver in the March 5 municipal election

Count Smokula appears regularly at the Doo Dah Parade(s). -Photo by Terry Miller


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