Community Corner

Week in Review: Volunteers, Graduates & Police Helicopters

A roundup of the week's top stories.

This week in Glendora, community volunteers show why Glendora is a city that gives back, graduates celebrated their diplomas, police warnings against “calls of curiosity” sparks lively comment debate and Mayor Doug Tessitor writes that the Gold Line could be in jeopardy.

Sunday, June 5


Summit for Hope's Team California will climb Mt. Baldy in an effort to raise money for Swaziland.

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Does local currency have a place in Glendora?

Monday, June 6

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Fiscal records for the last budget year show volunteer contributions saved the city more than $800,000.

Tuesday, June 7


Second grade classrooms across Glendora Unified received a lesson in green eating this past year.


After 51 years, 67-year-old Patrick Marshall will finally receive his high school diploma as he walks with his grandson Daniel Aragon during Whitcomb High School's graduation ceremony.


The Tartans standout outfielder was drafted in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.

Wednesday, June 9


Through their own personal challenges, the 2011 graduating class of Whitcomb Continuation High School earn their diplomas.


Furious Monrovia city officials said they thought they had a final deal in place, but a Gold Line attorney insisted Tuesday that no such deal exists. The future of the Gold Line hangs in the balance.


The Books 4 Babies program encourages teen mom and dads to read to their children regularly to increase school readiness.


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Cars collided as one car changed lanes near Loraine Avenue.


David Cocordan is accused of sending more than 100 text messages and sending gifts to the actress.


Glendora High School's 53rd Commencement Ceremonies commemorate the achievements of the school's class of 2011 at Citrus College.

Thursday, June 10


Glendora Officer Louis A. Pompei is killed while trying to stop a robbery in progress. Sixteen years after his death, Glendora Police remembers the first Glendora officer to die while trying to protect the peace.


Charter Oak Unified focuses on International Baccalaureate program as advanced track


The high number of residents calling to ask about the helicopters in their neighborhoods continue to be a problem for overwhelmed dispatchers.


Yo talks about her personal battle with the "Baby Blues."

Friday, June 11


A local performing arts studio is giving everyone a chance to shine.


Metro Gold Line Construction Authority Chair and Glendora Mayor Doug Tessitor writes that lawsuits against Monrovia by a property owner are a significant hindrance to reaching a deal with the city.


Charter Oak's class of 2011 is recognized at the annual commencement ceremony as throngs of screaming parents, family members and well wishers flocked to the football field to take part in the festivities.


The graduating class of Arrow High School, Oak Knoll Alternative School and Bridges Community Day School earn their diplomas.


Sheriff's officials have released an extensive list of what to do when it comes to staying safe from identity thieves.


There will be some changes in congressional and state districts.

Saturday, June 11


The Orfalea Family Children's Center at Citrus College is committed to serving healthier dietary alternatives to families of students and the community.


Forty-six organizations were automatically taken off the Internal Revenue Service tax exemptions list, for reportedly failing to file returns for three years.

Sunday, June 12


After being nearly booted off the first episode, 31-year-old Jyll Everman hopes to join the likes of Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri.

 


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