Dykes has served on the Los Angeles County Fire Department for 29 years.
The writer and illustrator of the "Splat the Cat" books also wrote the "Russell the Sheep" series.
Rob Scotton read from two of his books, drew with the students, and fielded questions.
Gregory Swiney, a 46-year-old Norco man, was killed in Friday's crash on the eastbound 60 freeway.
The reduction to $1.16 million likely won't be low enough for the elected official to get out of jail.
President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney will face off in one final debate tonight. Get the information you need here.
The robbery Sunday night took place on a walkway near South Campus Drive and Temple Avenue.
The Princeton Review recently named the university's graduate business programs as among the best in the country.
Backers say people have the right to know. Critics say the cost is too high, hurts small farmers.
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's "Outreach Team" plans to staff registration tables across the county for last minute registrants.
A rundown of crimes reported in Diamond Bar and Walnut
The largest anti-drug campaign in the country is observed Oct. 23-31 this year.
The 15th annual Salute to Teachers honored 15 educators.
Two other men struck by the tractor-trailer remain in critical condition.
The preliminary hearing concluded early Thursday afternoon with Judge George Genesta denying the defendant a reduction in bail.
Crews will be installing an 8-foot-wide walkway that will lead from Pantera Park to the adjacent dog park property.
The hospital is offering a free presentation to the public that showcases technology that provides the best and most advanced breast screening.
John Noguez, 47, was ordered Thursday to remain in jail on $1.4 million bail, pending a Monday bail review hearing.
The annual event is happening Saturday and Sunday, along with the separate Insect Fair also coming to Cal Poly this weekend.
Emotional testimony from family and details from a gruesome scene marked the first day of the preliminary hearing for Socorro Mora.
The suspects led Sheriff's deputies on a short pursuit that ended after the driver of the getaway car collided with two other cars.
Three men were arrested on suspicion they burglarized one home and tried to burglarize another.
The cereal possibly contains metal mesh fragments from a faulty manufacturing part.
Under the approved changes, the county will pay the difference between a reservist's military pay and their county pay indefinitely.
The owners of the eatery, which replaced Carrows, had a grand opening ribbon cutting Tuesday.
City staff is planning its great shakeout activity today and encouraging residents to participate locally and in the national event Thursday.
The drug can cause kidney and liver failure, seizures, increased suicide risk and even death.
The preliminary hearing was delayed until Wednesday after some back and forth about the health of the attorney representing Socorro Mora, who is accused of killing her husband.
Nogales High School teacher and artist James Ellison gave a workshop Monday to sixth-grade students on the Japanese style of Raku pottery.
The event Saturday also included a parade and activities for children.
The owner has re-opened the business after some work to the inside and menu with a new name.
Hundreds gathered to party at the annual Walnut Family Festival.
Alumni are encouraged to participate and share information about the events on a Facebook page that has been created.
The congressional candidate says a recent mailer rival U.S. Rep. Ed Royce sent out falsely claims that he wants a government takeover of 401(k)s.
This is the second consecutive year that the district topped the 900 mark.
The annual event includes a parade, a classic bike and car show, and live entertainment.
The board recognized two Chaparral Middle School Super Star students and the Council of African American Parents.
Armstrong Elementary School is offering a transitional kindergarten class to prepare youngsters for traditional kindergarten.
The city council voted 12-0 to decline a $246 million bid package that Ontario submitted in December 2011.
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.