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Local cities attempt to put out e-cigarettes By SHEL SEGAL As the city of Temple City – along with the city of Los Angeles – is working to curb the sale of e-cigarettes, it appears that some of Temple City’s neighbors aren’t following suit. Officials from the west San Gabriel Valley cities of Arcadia, San Gabriel and Sierra Madre said earlier this week that they have no plan in the works to restrict the sale of e-cigarettes to minors. However, Jason Krukeberg, assistant city manager in Arcadia, said the situation could change as is warranted. “(Arcadia) is not currently working on any local ordinances to curb sales of e-cigarettes to
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Santa Anita to open for 77th season on Dec. 26 Diminishing ‘Flying Silks' calendar theme to recognize stable housing colors worn by jockeys affordability continues to slow down home sales in November, A.A.R. reports
One of the greatest challenges when it comes to planning for retirement is trying to predict future healthcare expenses. Additionally, many people are living longer – well into their 80s or 90s – which makes the need for long-term care increasingly likely for many Americans. But the reality is that many people have not yet evaluated whether or not long-term care insurance is a good option for them. What exactly is long-term care? At its most basic level, long-term care is defined as services a person might need at some point in life – usually, Please see page 10
cent to Sirona’s Bar through Big Game Sunday, Feb. 2. $20 Package includes: All top NCAA and all NFL games on 18 HD Flatscreen monitors. A delicious buffet from 12 noon to 3 p.m., featuring pizza, pork sliders, salad and all-beef hot dogs. General
A run-up in home prices, coupled with higher interest rates, put downward pressure on housing affordability and led to the fourth straight month of sales declines in November, the Arcadia Association of REALTORS® (A.A.R.) reported. “Improving home prices are a double-edged sword for the housing market. While welcomed news for homeowners and prospective sellers, diminished affordability is squeezing out many buyers and dampening their enthusiasm for home purchasing,” said 2013 A.A.R. President Andy Bencosme.
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Monday, DECEMber 23 - DECEMber 29, 2013 Volume 18, No. 51
With an expanded calendar that will result in live racing in Arcadia from Dec. 26 through June 29, Santa Anita Park has announced a comprehensive promotions schedule that will be complemented by an advertising campaign that includes social media, television and radio, and conventional print adver-
tising. Beginning with its traditional wall calendar giveaway on opening day, the track has a full load of exciting promotions that cover the first month of the meet. This year’s calendar, which is free with paid General Admission, is themed “Flying Silks,” in honor of owners’ colors worn by
Puente Hills Landfill closure impacts disposal rates for Duarte residential Duarte residents can expect to begin paying an average of about $1.50 more a month on their trash bill beginning January 1, 2014. After a two-year reprieve from any residential increases, an 8% rate increase will go into effect for residential service following a review of the cost data submitted by Burrtec Waste Industries. Commercial customers will also realize a rate increase in the new year. The most commonly used commercial waste service will rise about $4.30 more per month. Under the City’s contract with Burrtec, annual
jockeys and carried by their respective mounts. Here’s a quick look at Santa Anita’s early promotional offerings: Free Wall Calendar. Available with paid General Admission, on Opening Day, Dec. 26. End Zone Package. Available each weekend adja-
Statewide prevailing wage enforcement aims to clean out janitors By Jim E. Winburn
rate adjustments for refuse collection and recycling are permitted based a specific formula that takes into account various cost factors including the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index, waste disposal tipping fees and fuel. The greatest cost increase this year was for green waste disposal. Puente Hills Landfill, which closed on Oct. 31, 2013, had previously used green waste as alternative daily cover. The Los Angeles Sanitation District's Puente Hills Mate-
Cleaning windows, frames and surface tops at the Rancho Learning Center in Arcadia, the owner of Baron Services demonstrated to this reporter a range of janitorial duties his union employees normally perform on a public works site. Why would Jeff Baron, a San Gabriel Valley subcontractor for final cleanup jobs on construction sites, want to show off his custodial skills to the local media? It’s because of the ongoing trouble he’s found himself with
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Jeff Baron, owner of Baron Services, demonstrates a routine cleaning task his janitorial crew performs on a public works site, which he says should be separated from the rough construction cleanup classification that warrants a $47-an-hour prevailing wage rate in Los Angeles County. -Photo by Jim E. Winburn