The technique used by the mission's chemistry and camera instrument, ChemCam, is called laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. It has been used to determine composition of targets in other extreme environments.
The report, requested by Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, states that tenants' rents are on average 43 percent below market rate.
On Wednesday, the Obama adminstration announced a policy change similar to the proposed Dream Act, allowing a deferment for young undocumented immigrants.
All seventh-grade students in California schools must show proof of vaccination to their school district.
League of United Latin American Citizens of Pasadena-Altadena held workshop in July to help with questions, concerns.
The Mars Rover Curiosity turned its camera on itself in this image showing the surface of the red planet.
A NASA satellite captured an image of the Mars Rover Curiosity descending to the surface of the planet on its supersonic parachute.
Sunday is a big day for JPL as the Curiosity rover will land on Mars. NASA has produced a movie explaining how the landing will take place, but below we take you through the stages one still photo at a time.
The bill, sponsored by representatives Adam Schiff and Judy Chu, would earmark 14 of 21 planes that may be decommissioned by the military for the U.S. Forest Service to use to fight wild fires.
The Southern Califonia-based grocery store chain has recalled nearly two tons of its barbeque chicken salad because of a possible contamination of Listeria.
A week after a proposal to put a term limit extension on the ballot was introduced, the Board of Supervisors voted to reject it.
The late night service will be offered on all Metro rail lines, including the Gold Line.
The Board of Supervisors delayed action on authorizing a ballot measure that would raise the number of terms a supervisor could serve from three terms to five.
At Tuesday's meeting, the board will discuss voting to put a measure on November's ballot to increase the number of terms a County Supervisor can serve from three to five.
Californians Aware is asking voters to sign a petition that would protect key provisions of the Brown Act, the state's open-government law.
On Tuesday, the new Altadena Town Council members took their seats, while departing members were honored.
A 30-year extension of Measure R, a half-cent sales tax that funds transit projects in L.A., could be put toward voters in November. However, the Board of Supervisors have postponed their vote on the matter.
Fourteen mosquito samples from around Los Angeles County have tested positive for the West Nile virus so far this year.
In response to a Walmart Neighborhood Market moving to Altadena, residents are requesting the Town Council put a moratorium on chain retailers opening stores over 15,000 square feet in town.
Altadena resident Barbara Bigby will serve on a county commission that inspects conditions in county institutions and correctional facilities.
In an effort to save money, the state decided to suspend mandates that require local jurisdictions to keep the public informed.
The Pasadena Sun reports on the public discussion phase of the plan to put a sports field in the Hahamongna Watershed Park.
Drier, who represents a portion of East Altadena, took to the House floor this week to speak out against Obamacare.
Team is honored for heroism in address at the House of Representatives.
The Board of Trustees, which represent Altadena as part of the community college district, will meet on July 18 at the Altadena Senior Center.
The meeting Thursday will focus on plans to build a sports field and trail, as well as do habitat restoration work in Hahamongna Watershed Park.
The congressman, who represents Altadena, will take questions from constituents on Facebook and Twitter on Wednesday.
The fundraiser will raise money for the library's foundation, which is working on funding a planned renovation and expansion of the library.
Residents can attach a photo or video to their complaint.
The county's consultants for Altadena's Community Visioning process have released a draft version of the report that includes comments left by Altadena residents participating in the workshops.
A panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeal finds that Los Angeles County's ban on medical marijuana is 'preempted' by state law, a ruling that could have an effect on unincorporated county areas like Altadena.
The bill, which was inspired by SoCal Edison's response to the local windstorm in November, would require all utilities to update their emergency response plan every two years.
The closure will take place on the 210 east at Baldwin Avenue.
The County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday on whether to spend $190,000 for improvements at the picnic area at Charles White Park.
Metro approved a ballot initiative to extend Measure R 30 years, but it includes no money to fund the Gold Line Foothill Extension to Claremont, according a Gold Line official.
The company had a proposed tower in a wash on Loma Alta Drive voted down last year and is looking at the PUSD campus that formerly housed Edison Elementary.
The county's consultants for Altadena's Community Visioning process have released the results of a survey taken by participants in the workshops.
The health care mandate stands in a 5-4 Supreme Court decision Thursday. Read below for reaction from local congressional leaders.
AB 1527 would make it illegal to carry unloaded "long guns" such as rifles.
A Supreme Court ruling on Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070, has some things to like for people on both side of the issue.