Week in Review: School Budgets, Lil Wayne and a Stolen Valentine

Technology Advancing Education in Glendora Classrooms

• Glendora schools are using a variety of technology programs to move students progressively into the future.

Burglar Traced, Arrested After Stealing Items During Lil Wayne Video Shoot

• Glendora police arrest a suspect in El Monte for stealing items during a Lil Wayne video shoot on the Citrus College campus Friday morning.
  

Glendora High Football Coach Pasquarella Resigns

• After leading the Tartans to three consecutive Sierra League championships from 2007-2009, Glendora High football coach Mark Pasquarella has retired.

Charter Oak to Cover Tab for Student Mental Health Services

• As several lawsuits continue in litigation against former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s suspension of mental health services for special education students, Charter Oak Unified School District moved to pick up the tab of more than $300,000 in service fees. The district, which has lost $20 million in funding over the last four years and is facing layoffs of nine district positions in May, hopes it will be reimbursed following results from several pending lawsuits against the state.

 Glendora, St Lucy's Ousted from Postseason Play

• The Tartans and the Regents make early exits in the first round of CIF playoffs.

The Shrinking Age of Innocence

• In her column Yo Mama, Yo talks about the growing sexualization of women, and what it means to her as a mother.

Anti-Smoking Campaign Pushes for Tobacco Retail License Ordinance

• Supporters of an anti-smoking campaign are urging Glendora city council to pass a tobacco retail license ordinance that would help prevent youth tobacco use and apply stricter surveillance on stores selling tobacco. During an undercover investigation by Glendora Youth Against Smoking, 34 percent of tobacco retailers in Glendora sold to minors.

Mountain Lion Spotted in Glendora Neighborhood

• A mountain lion was spotted in a neighborhood north of Sierra Madre Avenue. The described “huge” animal was seen prowling the North Glendora Road Association neighborhood last Sunday evening.

Man Foiled in Attempt to Rob Pizza Hut of Money, Pizza

• A man tried to rob a local Pizza Hut for money and pizza, but left with neither. Officers say the suspect may have tried to rob the restaurant with a fake gun.

State Cash Deferrals Force District to Borrow Up to $5 Million in Loans

• With the state deferring up to 45 percent of cash owed to California schools to the next fiscal year, the Glendora Unified School District is borrowing up to $5 million of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes to make up for the shortfall. District officials say even once they pay back the loan in November, they must pay interest of at least $50,000.

Ecstasy Cards Cause Outrage, Confusion

• Cards meant to spread awareness on the dangers of ecstasy use, has instead resulted in controversy. Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich said the cards by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, which give advice on “safe” ecstasy use, are misleading.

Glendora Kiwanis Club Champions Literacy at Stanton Elementary School

• Glendora Kiwanis Club do their part in boosting literacy scores among local elementary students.

Glendora Man Arrested For Stealing Valentine's Day Gift

• A Glendora man was arrested for attempting to steal a Valentine’s Day gift for his girlfriend, say Glendora police.

Candidates Discuss Pension Reform, Police Unions

• Read what the seven candidates for city council have to say on pensions and police unions. Should all police officers be asked to pay their full contribution to their pensions?