South Whittier News

Starlight 420 Center allegedly violated rules. Updated: Thursday, 10 Dec 2009, 5:33 PM PST Published : Thursday, 10 Dec 2009, 5:32 PM PST South Whittier - A medical marijuana dispensary in unincorporated South Whittier was ordered today to close for operating in violation of county rules.

The percentage of physically fit students in fifth, seventh and ninth grades may be on the rise, but nearly two-thirds of Whittier-area students are still considered unfit by state guidelines, according to figures released Monday.

About 1,000 families gave thanks Tuesday as they lined up for a turkey and all the trimmings at St.

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Get the scoop on schools, teachers and students. Visit our Education page for more articles and photos.

Come December, they'll be the newest school board members at five Whittier-area school districts, facing four-year terms in office that are likely to be filled with deep state funding cuts, and more job losses and program reductions.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced plans Wednesday to build a $10.3 million Whittier Area Recreation and Family Services Center on the grounds of the Sheriff's Training And Regional Services Center.

Whittier-area school board incumbents were leading in early election returns Tuesday night in four districts: Little Lake City, Los Nietos, South Whittier and Whittier City.

Preciado was arrested on July 17th, 2009, in Corral Piedras, a rural town near Yago in Nayarit state, Mexico.

The county today might snuff out smoking at its parks and beaches. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote to ban cigarettes at its outdoor facilities.

Get the latest news, video and resources in the Health Beat section. Without a crystal ball to tell the future, Whittier-area school officials said it's unclear exactly what kind of threat the swine flu will pose to local campuses this fall.

Nearly half of Whittier-area students who underwent state testing this spring were able to score proficient or higher in math and English language arts, according to figures released Tuesday by the California Department of Education.

In 16 parks, families have fun after dark; gangs and crime retreat. To get to the place in Boyle Heights where the spirit of summer lives, I first passed through a neighborhood of stout little houses, where the streets were too quiet, too lonely and much too dark.

Homecoming week, including the "big game" and the homecoming court, is not just for current high school students.

The Third Annual South Whittier Educate Celebrate Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Adventure County Park, 10130 South Gunn Ave.

The Third Annual South Whittier Educate Celebrate Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Adventure County Park, 10130 South Gunn Ave.

School board incumbents at the East Whittier City and Whittier Union High School districts will be sailing into another four-year term this fall after no one filed to run against them in the Nov.

School board incumbents at the East Whittier City and Whittier Union High School districts will be sailing into another four-year term this fall after no one filed to run against them in the Nov.

Things are looking healthier for the residents in South Whittier with the opening of the new Mayberry Park Fitness Zone.

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