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Nov 11, 2007 | Whittier Daily News

Why pay residuals

“Because the Catholics think they are the only ones here”

I do not, in the least, understand the Screen Writers Guild for their extended benefits. via Whittier Daily News

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Related Topix: Rowland Heights, CA, Opinion

Fri Nov 09, 2007

Whittier Daily News

Shelter celebrates 30th anniversary

“I feel very good about the direction it's gone in”

When one Whittier resident said 30 years ago she wanted to open a shelter for battered women, one city councilman countered that there were no abused women in Whittier. via Whittier Daily News

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Thu Nov 08, 2007

Whittier Daily News

Around our Schools

The Whittier Evangelical United Methodist Church will hold a free seminar called, "Are You Lost In MySpace?" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. via Whittier Daily News

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Related Topix: Norwalk, CA

Tue Nov 06, 2007

Pasadena Star-News

Endorsements in review

VOTERS in some Whittier area cities today will go to the polls to choose the best candidates for city councils, school boards and some water boards. via Pasadena Star-News

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Related Topix: Los Angeles County, CA, Montebello, CA, Santa Fe Springs, CA, Opinion

Mon Nov 05, 2007

Whittier Daily News

A plain-spoken supervisor

A State of the County speech plays to a full house simply and well. How many political speakers get introduced in loving terms? County Supervisor Don Knabe, for one, and one of his introductions will be hard to ... via Whittier Daily News

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Related Topix: Los Angeles Metro, Long Beach, CA, Commerce, CA, San Gabriel, CA, Opinion

Sun Nov 04, 2007

San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Scant turnout expected at polls on Election Day

“It's literally up to the candidates to get people out”

Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday. Does anybody know? Does anyone care? Will the local electorate go to the polls and vote? If it's like most off-year elections for school and water boards, few will. via San Gabriel Valley Tribune

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Related Topix: Montebello, CA, La Mirada, CA

Los Angeles Times

Robin has her day in court

“From the moment you hear it you wonder. . . . Did she die right away? Did she know what was happening? Was she sexually assaulted? My mom and dad worried about this until we were able to read the autopsy report weeks after she died.”

What do you say to the man who murdered your sister? Kim Hoynes had 23 years to think about it -- longer than her sister Robin lived. via Los Angeles Times

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween, Torrance, CA

Sat Nov 03, 2007

Whittier Daily News

Patricide case on its way to trial

“He was just an abusive drunk person in the last year or so”

A Whittier man accused of beating his 64-year-old father to death during a fight faces trial next month. via Whittier Daily News

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Related Topix: Norwalk, CA, Los Angeles County, CA

San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Project helps area Scout soar to top rank

“I am part of a larger group of people”

Whittier High School senior Justin Silva recently joined an elite group that includes senators, Olympians and Pulitzer Prize winners. via San Gabriel Valley Tribune

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Fri Nov 02, 2007

Whittier Daily News

Woman frantically searching for lost dog

“I've come to realize that it's not so uncommon to have pets come back in a month”

Carole Miyashita-Martinez has been working like a dog to find her lost Jack Russell terrier Willie, who escaped the yard at a house in Whittier. via Whittier Daily News

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Thu Nov 01, 2007

Whittier Daily News

Family dramas take center stage

“It's about the tension between earthly and divine law and about the effects of war”

It's a few days in the life of a family, but through this family audience members may see a part of themselves. via Whittier Daily News

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San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Wanted: Vandals who defaced billboard featuring fugitive

“One would assume whoever did that did not want it (Preciado's photos) publicized.”

Who defaced a billboard featuring a man wanted by the FBI remains unknown as authorities recently replaced the billboard and renewed a $50,000 reward. via San Gabriel Valley Tribune

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Mon Oct 29, 2007

San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Around the Region

“At this point, we don't have a whole lot to work with”

Officials have identified a man who was killed in a car-to-car shooting Saturday on a freeway offramp. via San Gabriel Valley Tribune

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Related Topix: Los Angeles County, CA, Valinda, CA, Violent Crime

Sun Oct 28, 2007

Pasadena Star-News

In praise of Scouts' offer

“I work in HR for a Fortune 500 company and although I have never been told directly, it is understood that we never hire anyone over 50 years old, other than top executives.”

I am writing in regards to the recent letter in the "Your View" section from Oct.17 titled "Scouts can help." I was so pleased to know these young Scouts love their country and are patriotic and honor the ... via Pasadena Star-News

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Related Topix: Opinion

Pasadena Star-News

College student's attempt at hugging record falls short

“I know Eric, and I thought it was a really random, fun thing to do.”

It was a valiant effort, but Whitter College senior Eric Rivera was just 126 hugs shy of making the Guinness Book of World Records. via Pasadena Star-News

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Sat Oct 27, 2007

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Man, 22, Shot And Killed In Whittier

A 22-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday in the unincorporated area of Whittier, a sheriff's official said.

Juan Ruelas II of Whittier, was killed in the 5700 block of Esperanza Avenue around 2:30 a.m., said Lt. Maria Gutierrez of the Pico Rivera sheriff's station.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, Gutierrez said.

No other information was immediately available. Read more

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Related Topix: Pico Rivera, CA

Wed Oct 24, 2007

San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Watergate reporter speaks

“I am about to say a sentence I never thought I'd hear myself say”

It didn't take long for Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Carl Bernstein to address the irony of his speaking at the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. via San Gabriel Valley Tribune

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Tue Oct 23, 2007

Pasadena Star-News

Billboard defaced to mask fugitive's face

“If anybody in the public has information on the person being sought, we'd appreciate a call.”

An FBI billboard meant to speed the capture of a wanted man was vandalized Tuesday to curtail the effort. via Pasadena Star-News

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Related Topix: Norwalk, CA

Whittier Daily News

Camalich leaves WUHSD; Davies to replace him

“During this time of significant personnel changes, I want to assure the community that there will be a smooth transition as we prepare for Leo Camalich's retirement and Loring Davies' promotion”

After working his way up from the teaching ranks nearly four decades ago at the Whittier Union High School District, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Leo Camalich will retire at the end of this school ... via Whittier Daily News

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Whittier Daily News

The wonders of reading

“The 10th of our `children' has been born today”

They are the pride of the Whittier City School District, in much the same way that children are the apples of their parents' eyes. via Whittier Daily News

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Related Topix: Los Angeles Metro, Libraries

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