General Motors has developed a hydrogen fuel-cell powered electric truck, in cooperation with U.S. Army engineers, that can move quickly and stealthily over sand and rocks, acting as a zero-emissions power generator capable of creating water as a by-product. Representatives of the automaker and...
Though the hopes and aspirations were nearly boundless for La Cañada High junior Claire Murray, the goals were narrowed and focused. The hurdler enjoyed a sophomore season in which she was healthy and broke the school record in the 100-meter hurdles. For an encore, Murray had a pair of key prizes...
Ten Years Ago Concert-goers arriving at Descanso Gardens for a July 21 Pasadena Pops Orchestra concert were greeted by two women protesters, alerting them to news that 65 musicians had been told their services would no longer be needed after that summer series and that they would not receive...
The La Cañada Flintridge City Council loves to make “safe” decisions. It did so when it made a call for applicants instead of a call for an election to fill a vacant council seat following the passing of beloved Councilman David Spence. It did so again with the appointment of former Councilman...
Six months into President Trump’s term, the Republican majority in Congress has largely been consumed by its effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. This is unsurprising, given the GOP has been fixated on repealing “Obamacare” for the past seven years. At the time of passage, we all recognized...
Appointing a person to fill the empty La Cañada Flintridge City Council seat of the late Dave Spence made sense when there was one viable candidate who ran in the March election. The City Council decided to open up the seat to any qualified applicant. We have 16 candidates. It now seems inappropriate...
Many local residents are alarmed about the increase in burglaries occurring in the Foothills as of late, as well as the potential for home invasions. I am from England and a Hong Kong-trained Master of Wing Chun kung fu, which is a personal defense system developed by women. I have taught self-defense...