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10 Ways to Discourage Pests in Diamond Bar-Walnut
Eating and playing outdoors this time of year are two of life's great pleasures.
7 Jobs that Make the World a Better Place
By Debra Auerbach for CareerBuilder Have you ever had an itch to quit your job and instead do work that makes a real difference in the world? We've compiled a list of seven jobs that help people live a better life - from the buildings they work and live in, to the energy that fuels their homes, to the air they breathe.
Starbucks-Anchored Center to Include Taco Factory
After a couple of hiccups, construction on a Starbucks-anchored retail and office project at Valley Boulevard and Lemon Avenue is moving ahead at a steady pace.
Police Blotter: Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Shoplifting with 4-Year-Old in Tow
From the Monrovia Police Department: During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 487 service events, resulting in 77 investigations.
WVUSD Students Win National Merit Scholarships
One student from Diamond Bar High School and two students from Walnut High School are among approximately 2,500 high school seniors who have won National Merit Scholarship awards, the organization announced Wednesday.
Power Outage Leaves 1,976 Walnut Residents in the Dark
A total of 1,976 Walnut residents were without power today after faulty equipment caused an outage in the area of Amar Road and Calaveras Drive.
Walnut Woman Accused of Fatally Stabbing Husband Gets New Court Date
A scheduled arraignment for a Walnut woman accused of fatally stabbing her husband has been postponed until June.
California Supreme Court Sides With Cities And Counties On Marijuana Bans
Do California statutes that protect patients from being arrested if they use marijuana also protect pot facilities that set up shop in local cities and counties? In its written opinion released Monday, the California Supreme Court determined local jurisdictions can ban marijuana operations.
Fire Crews Quickly Contain Walnut Brush Fire
A small brush fire that scorched a couple of acres along a Walnut trail this afternoon has been contained by fire crews, a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman said today.
Brush fire chars five acres near homes in Walnut
Nearly 200 firefighters rushed to battle the fire which was first reported about 3:50 p.m. along the 600 block of Silver Valley Trail, Los Angeles County sheriff's and fire officials said.
Police Ask Public's Help in Finding Missing Autistic Woman
Pomona Police are asking the public's help in locating an Autistic woman with the mental capacity of a 10-year-old who was reported missing today by her mother.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Diamond Bar-Walnut
The National Weather Service has issued a red-flag warning for Los Angeles County, including Diamond Bar and Walnut.
Walnut to Seek Bids for Creekside Drive Rehabilitation
Creekside Drive will soon be a smoother ride for motorists. The city of Walnut plans to put a project out to bid to rehabilitate the busy thoroughfare.
Diamond Bar High and Diamond Ranch Make Toughest Schools List
The two campuses that serve Diamond Bar students made a list of the most challenging public high schools in the country.
Walnut-Diamond Bar Sheriff's Station Captain Gets Promoted
Capt. Dave Halm, who oversees operations at the Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff's Station, has been promoted.
How Bad is Diamond Bar and Walnut Pollution? See What New State Figures Say
How at risk are Diamond Bar and Walnut residents from pollution compared to other cities in the state? According to the state officials, the answer is not so good for local residents.
Missouri distance runner Dan Quigley eighth in national rankings
That's not the number of miles Missouri senior Dan Quigley put on his car last week.