Altadena Native Jacque Vaughn Named Head Coach

The new head coach for the Orlando Magic professional basketball team grew up in Altadena and attended John Muir High School

Former Muir Alum Will be New Football Coach

John Hardy, a former NFL player who has served as an assistant coach at John Muir High School, has been hired to be the head coach next season

Altadena High School Mountain Biking Team Seeking Members

A high school mountain biking team founded by Altadena residents enters its second year and is looking for team members from foothill towns across the San Gabriel Valley.

Little League Tryouts Next Two Weekends

Tryouts for children aged 7 to 12 will take place at Farnsworth Park and Longfellow Elementary on Saturday and again on January 14.

Arcadia Wears Down Muir

Apache football team wins Pacific League opener 42-7 over Mustangs.

Benefit to be Held for Injured Former John Muir Basketball Player

More than a dozen teams are scheduled to play and an NBA star will make an appearance.

Muir Boys Fall Basketball Training (Video)

It's never too early to start prepping for basketball season.

Sloppy Mustangs Roll San Gabriel in Opener

Seymour, Owens lead Mustangs in penalty-filled game.

Ex-Muir Star, Calabasas Coach Joe Frazier in Coma After Hit and Run

Frazier in critical condition at Northridge Medical Hospital Center.

Muir Star Kevon Seymour Talks Mustangs' Opener, Recruitment (video)

Muir's season kickoffs off Friday night at San Gabriel.

Football: Muir to Scrimmage Birmingham Thursday at 6 p.m.

Mustangs cancel Friday's Blue-Gold scrimmage for a chance to face some new blood.

Tairen Owens: Muir Can Score 50+ Points a Game

Muir senior RB discusses upcoming season and commitment to UW.

Altadena's Zachary Smalley Helps Lead LBBA To Title

LBBA goes undefeated en route to claiming title at California State Games.

Muir Junior Addison Farmer Talks Role on Revamped O-Line (video)

Farmer is expected to start at center for the Mustangs this fall.

Mustangs junior LB Denzel Talifero: Don't Sleep on Muir

Altadena Patch catches up with Talifero as Mustangs prep for start of season.

6 Minutes with Muir football coach Ken Howard (video)

Altadena Patch sits down with Mustangs head coach to discuss the state of the program as start of fall camp approaches.

Mustangs Gain Valuable Experience From Summer Hoops Circuit

Muir's boys basketball program sends five players to compete in the Las Vegas Fab 48 and Adidas 64.

Muir Checks in at No. 4 in Star-News' Preseason Football Top 10

Four SGV Patch teams included in rankings sneak preview.

Muir's 2011 Football Schedule

Mustangs open season at San Gabriel on Sept. 2.

Mustangs Stumble in Day 2 of Claremont Passing Tournament

Muir goes 0-2 in tournament play Saturday.

Muir Impresses During First Day of Claremont Passing Tournament

Mustangs go 3-1 in pool play to advance to Saturday's tournament bracket.

Prep Football: Muir Airs It Out At Charter Oak (Photo Gallery)

Mustangs compete in 7-on-7 round robin Tuesday.

Altadena Little League Teams Advance

The three Altadena league teams, Central, West, and East, all advanced to the single elimination round in the local All Star tournament and will be playing to try to advance to the finals this week.

Muir's Revamped Coaching Staff Ushers in Rebuilding Season

Mustangs return only eight members from last year's varsity squad.

Muir's Daityvon McFadden Overcomes Incredible Odds En Rote to Track Stardom

McFadden's rise in track earns in Altadena Spring Athlete of the Year honors.

Altadena Little Leagues Looking for Donations

The Altadena Sheriff's Station is hosting a bowling night Tuesday night and hopes to raise pledges for sponsors and donors.

A Mountain In Transition: Hiking Mount Baldy in Spring

This week's hike in the San Gabriel Mountains focuses on Mount Baldy and its unique spring landscape.

A Second Chance for Muir Basketball Player Deshawn Hayes

Hayes and teammate Justin Knowles of John Muir High School to play at South Puget Sound Community College next year.

Muir Baseball Team Gets First League Win Since 2006

Mustangs rally to beat Glendale 10-8 on Tuesday.

Celebrity Basketball Game to Take Place at Muir

Mustangs Justin Knowles, Ahsia Owens and Deshawn Hayes will play alongside Muir faculty in game vs. Power 106.

Diary No. 5: Muir Basketball Coach Dr. Gamal Smalley at the Final Four

Live from the national championship game.

Diary No. 4: Muir Basketball Coach Dr. Gamal Smalley at the Final Four

Smalley remembers the time he met John Wooden.

Diary No. 3: Muir Basketball Coach Dr. Gamal Smalley at the Final Four

Smalley's son, Zachary, gets a surprise ticket to the Final Four.

Diary: Muir Basketball Coach Gamal Smalley At the Final Four

Check out these photos from Houston.

Diary: Muir Basketball Coach Gamal Smalley At the Final Four

Smalley arrives in Houston and his son meets NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry.

March Madness 2011: Are you Altadena's Hoops Expert?

Join Altadena's Facebook bracket challenge to see if you know more college basketball than your neighbor.

Waterfall Nature Hike at Eaton Canyon

Family Nature Walk at Eaton Canyon

California Native Plant Walk at Eaton Canyon

Bird Walk at Eaton Canyon