AQMD Launches Online Tool to Report Bad Air

Residents can attach a photo or video to their complaint.

Schiff's Op-Ed on 'Politico'

In a letter to Politico, Rep. Adam Schiff called the Attorney General Eric Holder's court battle "protracted, unnecessary and expensive."

Obamacare Upheld by Supreme Court 5-4

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled President Obama’s healthcare law constitutional, finding that the government may impose tax penalties on persons who do not have health insurance.

Portantino's Rifle Ban Passes State Senate Committee

AB 1527 would make it illegal to carry unloaded "long guns" such as rifles.

Meeting on Hahamongna Field, Trail Project to be Held Wednesday

A sports field project that has long drawn opposition from local environmental advocates is about to enter the state-required environmental planning process. An informational meeting on the project is scheduled for Wednesday.

Stringent Film Ordinance Keeps LCF Off Camera

Location scouts note La Cañada's beauty isn't worth the hassle of longer wait times for permits or the expense. That's fine with city officials, who say their number-one priority is to minimize residents' disturbance.

LCE, Paradise Canyon Kids Win Water is Life Art Contest

Foothill Municipal Water District and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California sponsored the annual "Water is Life" student art contest for children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

K-rails to Stay, Despite Residents' Protests

More than 30 La Cañada Flintridge residents told city officials this week that they hate the concrete barriers on their neighborhood streets, but council members refused to move the barriers until federal authorities deem the area safe from mudslides.

Board Bids Adieu, Honors, Student Rep

The La Cañada Unified School District Governing Board praised student representative Alex Keledjian this week for a year's worth of dutiful dedication.

Noguez Investigation: Board of Supervisors Appoints Temporary Assessor

Santos Kreimann will step in for John Noguez, who is on leave while his office is under investigation.

Local Water District to Pass Along 5 Percent Water Rate Increase

The Foothill Municipal Water District board voted at its monthly meeting Monday to pass along a 5 percent water rate increase from the Metropolitan Water District.

Budget, WiFi, Summer School Credit on Board Agenda Tuesday

Here is an overview of items the La Cañada Unified School District's governing board will discuss and consider Tuesday night.

Sound Walls May Adversely Affect Historic Buildings

La Cañada Flintridge City Council will set aside $25,000 to study the likely effects of the project on St. Francis High School and two homes in the 600 block of Meadow Grove Street. Sound walls are slated for construction early next year near the three pr

County Seeking Public Comment on Sediment Management Plan

The deadline for public comment has been extended on a plan for how to best handle potential environmental damage from dam sediment removal.

Free HIV Testing in Old Town Pasadena on June 23

Assemblymember Anthony Portantino and the Pasadena Department of Public Health will take part in free HIV testing, which will be administered Saturday, June 23 in Old Town Pasadena.

NASA: Giant Asteroid Probably Going to Miss Earth

Asteroid 2011 AG5, once thought to impact the planet in about 30 years, has a 99 percent chance of missing Earth entirely.

District Announces New LCE Principal

Christine Castillo, who has served as an elementary school principal since 2008, takes over for the retiring Elissa DeAngelo. She hails from Kent, Washington.

JPL: Cassini Spies Tropical Lakes on Saturn Moon

The location of these bodies of liquid surprised scientists.

Gold Line Open Houses Planned For June

Check out latest designs and updates at one of three open houses.

Obama Talks to U.S. Commerce Secretary After 3 Hit and Runs

The President told U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson Tuesday to focus on health and family during his leave of absence after three hit-and-run collisions on Saturday.

LA County Looking at Tax to Improve Water Quality

The proposed tax would raise around $276 million annually for cities in Los Angeles County.

Video: Schiff Concerned With U.S. Intelligence Leaks

Rep. Adam Schiff discusses his concern about recent intelligence leaks with Fox News.

76 Gas Station Owner Owes $520K in Taxes

The abandoned gas station on Foothill Boulevard, near Briggs Avenue, hasn't paid $520,257 in taxes, according to the California State Board of Equalization.

Amnesty Period Ending For Unpaid Traffic Tickets

June is the final month for 50 percent off fees and fines for certain traffic violations.

Angeles Forest Highway Reopens Friday, Closes Again Monday

Plan ahead: You'll need to find an alternate route as unforeseen circumstances have elongated the construction project, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

Paltry Turnout Recorded in Tuesday's Primary

Tuesday's primary election drew a scant number of voters.

JPL Remembers Ray Bradbury (Video)

Science fiction pioneer Ray Bradbury, whose some 27 novels and 600 short stories mixed a sense of small town with the expansive universe, died Tuesday night in Los Angeles. He was 91.

Updated: Primary Election Local Results

Preliminary results show Prop 29 barely squeaking by with a "No" vote, and an idea of who will be moving on to the November ballots.

Democrat Carol Liu, Republican Gil Gonzales to Square off in November

Incumbent State Sen. Carol Liu will face first-time candidate Gil Gonzales in the 25th State Senate District race in November.

Way Cleared for Challenge of Prop 8

A Los Angeles-based sponsor of the federal challenge to the Proposition praised an appellate ruling not to revisit the case, clearing the way for an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

UPDATED Election Results: Gatto, Schiff, Krikorian Maintain Leads

Who's poised to represent La Cañada in U.S. Congress, the State Assembly and Senate? Check our up-to-the-minute coverage of election results as they come in.

6 Questions for Congressman Adam Schiff

One the eve of Tuesday's primary, Congressman Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, answered Patch's questions via email.

LA County Voters to Head to Polls Tuesday

The primary election ballot includes local, state, and national candidates, as well as two statewide ballot and two local initiatives.

6 Questions for Senate Candidate Ameenah Fuller

Patch asks 25th Senate candidate Ameenah Fuller her views on local and state issues ahead of the June 5 Primary Election.

Fired JPL Worker Seeks $1.36M for Lost Wages and Emotional Distress

David Coppedge, a former lead systems administrator on the Cassini project to Saturn, is seeking $860,000 for lost wages and $500,000 for emotional distress damages. Coppedge believes he lost his job because of his views on intelligent design.

Gatto, Krikorian, Liu: Who's Raised What for the Election?

Before heading to the polls Tuesday, check out what some of the candidates running for state offices have accumulated so far. This is the campaign financial information available as of the May 24 deadline.

On Tuesday's Ballot: Proposition 29, A New Tobacco Tax

The measure would raise $735 million to prevent smoking and fight cancer, but opponents say the State should first address other budget priorities.

6 Questions for Senate Candidate Gil Gonzales

Patch asks 25th Senate candidate Gil Gonzales his views on local and state issues ahead of the June 5 Primary Election.

5 Questions for Assembly Candidate Greg Krikorian

Greg Krikorian, one of three candidates running to represent the new 43rd Assembly district, answers Patch's questions ahead of the June 5 election.

7-Eleven Confined to Sell Liquor, Not Much Else

A city ordinance limits what the convenience store can actually provide, and residents have noticed.