Four Tops Perform in Arcadia Feb. 21, P. 13
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Gas Prices Low, for Now
LOCAL NEWS
Black History Parade and Festival, P. 15
BY TERRY MILLER Gasoline prices in Southern California are at their lowest levels in more than four years. The average price of selfserve regular in Los Angeles County fell to its lowest amount since May 17, 2009. It decreased by 1.2 cents to $2.516 per gallon. The cost at the pumps has dropped for 15 consecutive days, decreasing 16.8 cents, including three-tenths of a cent on Monday. It is 8.8 cents less than one week ago, 27.1 cents lower than one month ago and $1.118 below what it was one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. However, experts predict prices will rise along with California’s temperatures this summer. While long-range gasoline predictions are difficult to make because of unforeseeable events, website GasBuddy.com predicts prices will drift higher in spring when refiners switch
Upcoming Hillsides Annual Gala, P. 14
SPORTS
La Salle Plays South Korean Team, P. 18
Lancers Defeat Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary H.S. in Boys Soccer, P. 18
ENTERTAINMENT Fran Syverson reviews “A Walk in the Woods” at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, P. 10
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The Art of John Lennon to Benefit Food Bank, P. 13
BUSINESS
Battle Lines Drawn as Net Neutrality Vote Draws Near, P. 16
Statewide Early Childhood Educators Convene in La Cañada, P. 8
Check out Summer Camps and Program at the 24th Annual Summer Opportunties Fair, P. 11
leap into summer!
Gas prices remain relatively low compared to previous years – however, experts agree there will be an upward spike this summer - Photo by Terry Miller
LASD Employees Compete in Battle of the Badges to Donate Blood
Bicos Hospitality Inc. offers a unique experience at their Pasadena restaurants, P. 16
EDUCATION
VOLUME 19, NO. 6
Trudging through Monday mornings and facing a new work or school week can be difficult enough, sometimes. But imagine if you were a hospital patient in need of blood. You might have a shift in perspective if someone you didn’t even know donated units of precious blood to help save your life … you might see every day – even hectic Mondays – as a gift. For six hours on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department hosted the American Red Cross’s ninth annual Battle of the Badges blood drive at the Sherman Block Sheriff’s Headquarters Building in Monterey Park. Sworn and civilian personnel who work in and near the building happily made time in their day to visit the expeSEE PG. 15
- Photo courtesy of LASD
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Summer Opportunities Fair
Learn about over 100 local, national, and international summer camps, programs, and activities for boys and girls ages 5-18.
Admission is free and open to the community.
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WESTRIDGE SCHOOL’S 24th ANNUAL
www.WESTRIDGE.ORG/SOF
Fun activities for kids!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Questions? Call 626.799.1053, ext. 264