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Week in Review: Neufeld’s Closure, Water Conservation & Election Deadlines Loom

Your roundup of the week's top stories.

This week in Glendora Patch, we remembered a local jewelry store fixture, the Glendora Water Division discussed a recent “poor” water conservation rating and school board and board of trustees race to file for Friday’s candidacy deadline.

Monday, Aug. 8


The local jewelry and gift ship will be remembered for being steeped in tradition.

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At Tuesday's County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board will discuss whether to endorse a plan that Latino groups say violates federal voting rights laws meant to protect minority voters.


The Social Security Administration is dealing with $1 billion less money than what President Barack Obama requested for its fiscal year budget.

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Tuesday, Aug. 9


While the Sierra Club gave Glendora a "poor" score in water conservation measures, city officials believe updated information would give the city a higher rating.


Why the polygamist parents of young girls who are traded as wives should bear the blame as much as their sect leader.


A number of players can help at multiple positions for the Broncos, which made it to the final games of the NCAA Division II West Regionals this season.

Wednesday, Aug. 10


An analysis on fair housing choice impediments in Glendora recommended more assistance and outreach to lower income and special needs residents.


The City Council cleared Williams Homes for a time extension on a 17-unit project on Foothill Boulevard and Cataract Avenue.

Thursday, Aug. 11


The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors holds a marathon public hearing on proposed redistricting boundaries that will continue next month.


Deadline to file for candidacy was Friday.


It's not Mexican, it's Italian!

Friday, Aug. 12


There are three seats open on the Citrus College Board but only one -- Area 4 -- encompasses Glendora.


The Five Cities Marathon is coming to Glendora in October. Racers and volunteers are wanted to participate in this inaugural event.

Saturday, Aug. 13


The community garden hosted by the Church of the Brethren is helping families eat healthier, make friends and learn valuable lessons.


Peace officers with a specialized Los Angeles County Probation Department in July also confiscated 33 guns and 14 rifles

Sunday, Aug. 14


Mayor Doug Tessitor discusses the concept of Eminent Domain and fair compensation in order to create something for the public use.

 

 


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