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Week in Review

Problems with local farmer's markets, a couple new Patch features, an unsatisfactory task force created after the destruction of the Arcadia Woodlands, gearing up for the March 8 school board election, and more this week.

SUNDAY: Dan Abendschein on the problems that farmer's markets have been running into lately, from Altadena to Sierra Madre to South Pasadena to Eagle Rock.

MONDAY: Know a kid who deserves some special recognition? If you know a youngster who recently attained some achievement or a kid who has done some great volunteer work, or has mastered some interesting and unique skills, submit your nominations today for award.

MONDAY: A 52-year-old Altadena resident was at his home following an Altadena Sheriff's Station investigation. Deputies found more than two pounds of marijuana and several guns, including two assault rifles, in his house.

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MONDAY: Several John Muir High School students had the opportunity to have a frank discussion with Capt. Steve McLean of the Altadena Sheriff's Station, by Gregory Middleton.

TUESDAY: Of the three Pasadena Unified board seats that are on the March 8 ballot, there is only one where there is no incumbent in the race, and Altadena resident Gene Stevenson is one of the two candidates. Get to know more about him .

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WEDNESDAY: That same school board candidate, who also serves as head of the Altadena Arts Council, from PUSD at the former site of the Edison

THURSDAY: Nicole Charky that recent rockslides may keep parts of the Angeles Crest Highway closed through Spring.

THURSDAY: An Altadena doctor convicted of drug distribution in 2008 has by the state medical board.

FRIDAY: The task force created in the wake of the removal of oak trees in the Arcadia Woodlands , and so far, some local environmental advocates who were in attendance, are not impressed. Those advocates say that the task force appears more likely to focus on long-term issues rather than changing the .

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