Week in Review: Teacher Layoffs, Death of a Jockey & Stabbings

Sunday, May 8

Because of state law and regulations, the city has little ability to adjust local speed limits.

Victim was treated and released from hospital, suspect arrested.

Monday, May 9

Cancer survivor Mark Beck's cross country journeys raises funds and awareness for MS.

Glendora Unified looks back at its Modernization Project

Tuesday, May 10

Facing up to $5 million in budget cuts, the district will issue 17 teacher layoff notices by May 13.

As school boards struggle to balance budgets, lawmakers have suggested that teachers take across the board pay cuts. Teachers argue they already have in the form of furloughs.

Michael Baze, 24, was found dead in his vehicle at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. No foul play is suspected.

Wednesday, May 11

Unions lobbied hard against a bill by Sen. Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar)) that would have allowed school districts to use performance measures and evaluations to select those laid off has been defeated.

A small but vocal group feels slighted by lack of a community vote.

Reports say Michael Baze had been suffering from depression.

Thursday, May 12

The left turn lane on Grand Avenue was constructed to improve access to the Valero gas station, but after city engineers declare the lane unsafe, the city spends $4,000 to reconstruct the median.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office recover $1.3M in stolen property.

A crow recently found dead in West Covina was infected with West Nile Virus, officials said today.

Robber got away with an unknown amount of cash.

Friday, May 13

While the GLCA is moving forward with its first preliminary design for the Glendora station parking structure, city officials say they have serious concerns about traffic safety.

Device is attached to the top of police cars.

You'd be surprised to see what one guy carries around in his back pocket for good luck.

A coalition of Mt. SAC, Citrus College and Cal Poly Pomona students marched to Senator Bob Huff's office Thursday to advocate passage of the state's DREAM Act.

Saturday, May 14

He ran after exiting the stolen vehicle, but was found and arrested.

The celebrated cycling race will wind its way through Glendora Mountain Road as world class athletes compete on their way to Mt. Baldy.

Man was arguing with an acquaintance near a gas station when he was stabbed in the stomach.

Glendora High School sets a new CIF record in the Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay. Senior Gretchen Jaques wins the 100 Yard Individual Medley and the 100 Yard Breastroke.