LCUSD Bids Farewell to Administrators

In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, Superintendent Wendy Sinnette said La Cañada Unified School District is grateful to both administrators for their dedicated years of service.

Principal, Assistant Principal to Leave LCHS

Jackie Luzak and Aaron Dover have accepted administrator positions at two other school districts in California.

710: LCF Residents Air Traffic, Health Concerns

Residents speak with representatives from CalTrans and Metro regarding the SR-710 project.

Metro CLC Meeting Tonight

Let your voice be heard at the SR-710 Study Community Liaison Council meeting.

Portantino Measure on Financial Reporting Heading to Full Assembly for Approval

A proposal based on Form 700–Statement of Economic Interest was recently approved by the Assembly Appropriations.

Mars Program Gains $88 Million in Funding

Representatives Adam Schiff and John Culberson help to restore funds to explore Mars and the outer planets.

Portantino Rape Kits Bill Approved by Committee

The California Assembly Public Safety Committee votes to approve AB1682.

Legislators Seek Nominations for Women in Business Award

Do you know a woman who has made your community stronger?

Los Angeles Air Among Most Polluted in U.S.

The American Lung Association marks Ozone pollution as Los Angeles' key air quality issue.

Video: Expect More 210 Closures Going Forward

The Gold Line Construction Authority released another video detailing the progress of the bridge along the Foothill Extension.

Video: Huff Presents Teacher Reform Proposal

Senator Huff recently proposed reforms making it easier for districts to fire teachers for criminal or unprofessional behavior - a topic that resonates loudly in La Cañada after the Gabrielle Leko case.

NASA Telescope Spies 'Sombrero' Galaxy

The Spitzer Space Telescope shows that the Sombrero galaxy is round and elliptical with a thin disk embedded inside: one of the first known to exhibit characteristics of the two different types of galaxies.

Candidates for June 5 Primary Election Finalized

See who’s running for offices representing La Cañada in the June 5 primary election.

Legislators Seek Nominations for Women in Business Award

Do you know a woman who has made your community stronger?

Second Portantino Open Carry Gun Ban Bill Moves Forward

If passed, the latest legislation by La Cañada's assemblyman would enhance a previous bill and make it illegal to carry unloaded rifles and shotguns.

Meteor Shower to Illuminate Saturday Night's Sky

This year's Lyrids should be highly visible from 9 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday, according to Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Dos and Don'ts When Running into Rattlesnakes

The Department of Fish and Game lists these tips when confronted with a coiled critter.

710 Freeway Alternatives: How and When to Give Feedback

A Community Liaison Council meeting will be held at La Cañada High School on April 30.

School Board Preserves Third-Party Complaints

After months of hashing out changes to the LCUSD employee complaint policy, the governing board has signed off on language that will entertain third-party complaints beginning at an informal level.

Patch Sister Site Wins Pulitzer for Wounded Veterans Coverage

David Wood, of the Huffington Post, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for 'Beyond the Battlefield.'

JPL: Attorneys Wrap Up Arguments in Intelligent Design Case

Attorneys on Monday wrapped a five-week trial in David Coppedge’s lawsuit against the LCF NASA lab, in which he claimed he was removed from his job in 2011 because of his vocalized beliefs in the theory of intelligent design. Coppedge is seeking unspecifi

Post Offices Open Late for Tax Deadline

The tax deadline is Tuesday! If you're filing your return last-minute, there are two local post offices with extended hours that can help you get your paperwork postmarked on time.

Traffic: 210 Closure Scheduled for Early Tuesday

The latest freeway closure in the Metro Gold Line Foothill extension project will begin at midnight.

How to File a Six-Month IRS Extension

Can't make the April 17 tax-filing deadline? Request an automatic six-month extension.

JPL: Here's How We Land Rovers on Mars (Video)

This video from Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows the process for safely landing rovers on the Red Planet.

Forest Roads Closed Due to Impending Storm

Angeles Forest Highway and Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road will close Thursday.

How to Cheat on Your Taxes - And Get Caught

Thinking of cheating on your taxes? Think again.

Leko Settlement: Is Tenure the Problem?

With LCUSD's $215,000 payoff to veteran teacher Gabrielle Leko--found to have discriminated against students based on gender, ethnicity and race--questions remain about the impact on local school districts from state-mandated tenure rules.

LCUSD Will Pay Ethnic Slur Teacher $215,000

Settlement terms also state that 59-year-old Gabrielle Leko will receive district-funded medical coverage until age 65, according to the La Cañada Valley Sun.

Could California Lose its Earthquake Safety Agency?

California's Seismic Safety Commission could lose funding this year due to a 2010 ballot initiative.

JPL to Host Space Exploration Workshop

The 18th Annual Improving Space Operations Workshop will be held April 24-25 at JPL.

Annual Art Contest to Feature Online Voting

Winners of this year's Congressional Arts Competition will have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Report: NASA Cuts Could Cost JPL 100s of Jobs

The proposed budget for NASA would include a cut to planetary science, which JPL specializes in.

Update: Sweep for Immigration Fugitives, Criminals Leads to Arrest in Altadena

The nationwide crackdown included more than 200 arrests in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Schiff Criticizes Forest Service for Delaying Night Flight Decision

Altadena's representative in Congress took aim at the Forest Service this week for missing deadlines on completing a study on allowing fire crews to fly at night in Forest Service areas.

Supreme Court Health Care Hearings: Should They Have Been Televised?

Rep. Adam Schiff argues that the Supreme Court hearings belong in the public eye.

LCUSD: Why We Settled with Leko

After another four-hour meeting, the La Cañada Unified School District released this statement on why it settled with ethnic slur teacher Gabrielle Leko, whose last day at LCHS will be June 15.

Schiff Questions NASA Cuts, Effect on JPL (Video)

The office of Rep. Adam Schiff released video of the Congressman's statements in Thursday's hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies.

Laid-Off JPL Worker Discounts Complaints

The lead JPL defense attorney pointed out Tuesday that several co-workers complained about David Coppedge's demeanor and responsiveness -- people with whom he'd never discussed religion or politics.

JPL Lawsuit: Laid-Off Worker Calls Appeal a 'Sham'

David Coppedge testified Tuesday that he did not even know he was in an appeal procedure with a JPL representative -- he thought he was just having a discussion with the person.