Week in Review: Fiery Crash on the 57, State Budget & Fourth of July Festivities

Monday, June 27

A car burst into flames as it collided with a tractor trailer.

Police activity for the week of June 20 to June 26.

With the minimum age of Kindergarten students moved up to Sept. 1, GUSD will begin a new program aimed to assist younger Kindergarten students in preparing for school in the fall.

The 2nd District Court of Appeals upholds Zachary Flanders' conviction of the murder of Ronson Edgerly in Glendora April 20, 2009.

Gov. Jerry Brown announced today that he and Democratic lawmakers have ironed out a budget agreement that is reliant on higher-than-expected revenue projections.

Tuesday, June 28

Under new municipal code, setting off fireworks is a misdemeanor punishable with an up-to-$1,000 fine or jail time.

In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling nixing the ban on "ultra-violent video games," one local mom says free speech has been taken too far this time.

Wednesday, June 29

City officials say the employee layoffs recommended in the 2011-2012 budget were last resorts as the city attempts to bridge a $700,000 expenditure gap.

Thursday, June 30

The group of student scientists must now analyze their experiment.

Yo explains some best practices when addressing concerns in your child's education.

In the wake of a skateboarding accident that left a 16-year old Glendoran with severe head trauma, friends and family rallied together to create a benefit and to promote boarder safety.

Friday, July 1

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a budget package deal calling for the end of redevelopment agencies, but Glendora City Manager Chris Jeffers says cities will fight in court before that happens.

Tips and suggestions for making a delicious apple pie for the Fourth of July.

Saturday, July 2

While the state budget calls for flat funding for schools, much of that is based on funds that have yet to materialize.

They ask residents to watch for a young light-skinned Latino man driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck.

Sunday, July 3

A preview of the activities for Glendora's Fourth of July celebration.

While Glendora may be completely built-out, the city can look forward to some positive new development, writes Mayor Doug Tessitor.