Traffic Alert: More 210 Closures Coming

Starting Tuesday, construction will cause partial and full closures of the freeway starting at Baldwin Avenue.

210 Freeway Closures Thursday Night

A full eastbound closure will take place and on-ramps will be closed for several hours.

County Considers Ban on Campaign Contributions from Tax Agents

The talk of a ban was related to an ongoing investigation of LA County Assessor John Noguez.

(Poll) Should Proposed Convenience Store Near School Sell Beer, Wine?

The Planning Commission approved plans for a convenience store a block away from First Avenue Middle School — as long as the store doesn't sell any alcohol.

Portantino Lauds Council Vote on 710 Resolution

Los Angeles City Council voted in favor of a resolution opposing all tunnel alternatives and several highway alternatives.

Commute Alert: 210 Freeway Closures Ahead

Sections of the 210 will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Detours Ahead: Sewage Pipe Replacement to Cause Traffic Delays

A new sewage pipe is expected to increase capacity and prevent overflows. However, be prepared for some minor traffic headaches in the meantime.

West Nile Virus Cases Increase Dramatically

The potentially fatal illness has risen sharply across the United States this month and at least one instance has been reported in the San Gabriel Valley.

Environmental Study Available for Gold Line's Next Move

Though the funding situation for the Gold Line Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair remains unresolved, a draft environmental impact report has been completed for the proposed project.

Donnelly Blasts Obama’s Policy on Illegal Immigration

Assemblyman Tim Donnelly calls on Gov. Jerry Brown to follow Arizona governor’s example.

U.S. Forest Service to Allow Night Flights

The U.S. Forest Service will begin training and retrofitting helicopters necessary to fight wildfires at night in Southern California.

Huff Discusses 'Slush Funds' and 'Job Killer' Bills

Senator Bob Huff discusses the final two weeks of legislative session in the California State Capitol.

Report: Caltrans Passed Up $22 Million in 710 Rental Income

The report, requested by Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, states that tenants' rents are on average 43 percent below market rate.

Reminder: Whooping Cough Vaccination Required for Seventh Graders

All seventh-grade students in California schools must show proof of vaccination to their school district.

Tackling Southern California's Urban Coyote Problem

Nationally known wildlife expert will hold free seminars this week on coexisting with the wild animals.

California Republicans Oppose Proposed Tax Measures

The party supports a proposed measure that would prohibit unions, corporations, and government contractors from spending money deducted from employee paychecks for political purposes.

Poll: Is Paul Ryan the Right Running Mate for Romney?

The press releases and tweets have been flying since the announcement Saturday morning.

Planned Freeway Closures This Week

Lane closures on the 10 freeway will affect traffic from downtown Los Angeles east to La Puente. Lane closures on the 60 freeway coming this week.

Board of Supes Puts Measure R Extension on November Ballot

The vote was 3-1, with Supervisor Michael Antonovich casting the lone dissenting vote.

2012 Olympics: Support Gaining for Olympic Tax Exemptions

The push to exempt U.S. Olympic athletes from taxes on prize money has received support from one local representative.

Proposed RV Storage Ban Strikes Up Controversy

A proposal to ban storage of RVs on front lawns drew a standing room-only crowd at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

(Poll) Arcadia Will Share Chinese Ballot Error Cost

The city and the election consultant who prepared the ballot will pay $5,408 each.

More I-10 Freeway Closures This Week

Check the latest schedule of closures on the I-10 Freeway.

Q&A: Meet a JPL Engineer Who Worked on the Mission to Mars

Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Gregory Galgana Villar III is one of the Operations Systems Engineers on the Mars Science Laboratory. Patch asked him several questions about why this mission to the red planet is historic.

Local Reps Introduce Bill to Snag Military Planes for Fighting Fires

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.

(Photo Gallery) Aquatics Center Grand Opening

The much-anticipated aquatics center at Arcadia County Park has opened.

Gold Line Construction Continues

Construction crews and equipment will be on N. Citrus to Barranca Avenues until Nov. 1.

Board of Supervisors Rejects Term Limit Ballot Measure

A week after a proposal to put a term limit extension on the ballot was introduced, the Board of Supervisors voted to reject it.

Recall: Don't Eat That Trader Joe's Chicken Salad!

The SGV-based grocery store chain has recalled nearly two tons of its barbeque chicken salad because of a possible contamination of Listeria.

Metro Launches Late Night Weekend Service

The late night service will be offered on all Metro rail lines, including the Gold Line.

Donnelly Again Blasts Gun Control in Editorial

Addressing calls for bans on assault weapons after the Colorado movie theater rampage, Assemblyman Tim Donnelly wrote that "the general claim that tighter gun control laws would have prevented this incident is ludicrous..."

City Council Meeting

Meet Police Chief at Chamber Government Affairs Forum

Senator Bob Huff to Hold Mobile District Office Hours at Westfield Santa Anita

Downtown Arcadia Parking Study Meeting at Zapata Vive

ADA Compliance Workshop Hosted by Senator Bob Huff

Mayor's Community Breakfast

City of Arcadia Law Day

Arcadia City Council Mtg - Study Session Open To Public

Santa Anita Sediment Removal Project Public Meeting