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Thursday, September 24, 2015 - September 30, 2015
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Democrats Prevail in Republicans’ Attempt to Defund Planned Parenthood
COMPLIMENTARY COPY VOLUME 19, NO. 39
Saturday’s Rally in Pasadena Sends Strong Message BY TERRY MILLER
Approximately 1000 people attended a rally in defense of Planned Parenthood Saturday morning. The huge show of support on the steps of Pasadena City Hall was in direct reaction not only to the “doctored” fetus videos but also the massive Republican attempt to defund the education services the organization provides to women. – Photo by Terry Miller
Inaugural Emergency Preparedness Expo This Sunday Sept. 27 in Arcadia
Despite the blistering heat, approximately 1,000 people rallied Saturday morning on the steps of Pasadena City Hall to show community-wide support for the millions of people who benefit from the health care and education services provided by Planned Parenthood. The rally was held in response to not only the Republican Congress’ attempt to defund PP but also “the series of fraudulent videos recorded by an anti-abortion extremist group, biased investigations into Planned Parenthood and their practices, and anti-abortion protestors disrupting care at Planned Parenthood locations across the country.” Officials of Planned Parenthood say the videos released had been altered and severe-
ly edited in an attempt to discredit the group. Concerned that opponents of Planned Parenthood people had blended into the crowd with signs quoting the Bible, organizers called Pasadena police, who kept a watchful eye on the proceedings. Saturday’s large turnout included Mayor Terry Tornek who was quick to point out that he was there as a private individual supporting Planned Parenthood and not on behalf of city council. “It’s important for us to thank our community of supporters and show that we will not let these fraudulent attacks hinder access to care, no matter what,” said SEE PG. 9
Efforts to Reduce Water Use Continue in Arcadia Sprinkler Station Cycles Are Limited to 10 Minutes
BY TERRY MILLER On Monday, Sept. 21st, 2015, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and the City of Arcadia held a joint press conference with local leaders to discuss the Inaugural Emergency Preparedness Expo in Arcadia this Sunday, Sept. 27. The Expo will be held at the City of Arcadia Community Center. The Expo will focus on three disaster areas: Prepare, Survive, Recover. Representatives from Fire and Police Depts. will also have an Earthquake simulator on hand for children and adults to help prepare for the inevitable SEE PG. 14
Rep. Judy Chu details some of the events planned to help raise awareness of emergency preparedness this Sunday, jusing a press conference at Arcadia Police station Monday. -Photo by Terry Miller
Despite the best community efforts, Arcadia is not meeting its state mandated water use reduction standard of 36 percent. The Arcadia City Council adopted Resolution 7088, which amended the Phase 1 Water Use Restrictions that affect all water customers. The new water use restrictions limit outdoor watering of grass and plants to two days per week, Tuesday and Saturday, before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. It is also now requires that sprinkler station cycles are limited to 10 minutes. The city’s water conservation hotline at (626) 574SEE PG. 15
This sign on Santa Anita Avenue in Arcadia show the city’s firm commitment to reducing water use during the historic four-year drought. However, the city is still not meeting the mandated reduction of 36% – Photo by Terry Miller