Thursday | Daily Breeze
Catalina rises from the ashes of May 2007 blaze
“Everyone who wants to see the plants coming back is going to have a real treat.”
Carlos de la Rosa, chief conservation officer for the Catalina Island Conservancy, surveys encouraging sprouting around the base of a fire-blackened toyon tree, as island poppies blanket the nearby earth. via Daily Breeze
Tuesday May 6 | Daily Breeze
Assembly candidates square off at forum
“Being a registered nurse, I understand the importance of high air quality”
Candidates for the 54th state Assembly District faced off for the first time Monday night in a forum at Veterans Park in Long Beach sponsored by the Wrigley Association. via Daily Breeze
Sunday May 4 | Press-Telegram
June primary will have a lengthy ballot
Sample ballots have been sent out and vote-by-mail voting will begin Monday as the clock ticks down to the June 3 primary election. via Press-Telegram
Wednesday Apr 30 | Thecalifornian.com
“HEALING VS. HURTING: A PLAY ABOUT CARING”
TODAY 2008-09 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, 1 to 6 p.m., Cesar E. Chavez School, 490 El Camino Real, Greenfield. via Thecalifornian.com
Monday Apr 14 | Associated Content
Top Hotels in Catalina Island California
Catalina Island is off the coast of southern California in the vicinity of Los Angeles. via Associated Content
Wednesday Apr 9 | San Jose Mercury News
Family questions shooting by cops
“It would be inappropriate to discuss the tactics used, since this is still being investigated”
This portrait of Aziz James, also known as 'Almighty Aziz,' was taken earlier this year for a Mercury News feature on emerging South Bay hip-hop artists. via San Jose Mercury News
Mar 20, 2008 | Runnersweb.com
(RWire) Athletics: Ben Brown Wins Second Straight Catalina Marathon and American Trail Championship
Ben Brown won his second consecutive Catalina Marathon in dominating fashion. In a time of 2 hours, 48 minutes, 25 seconds, Brown crossed the finish line with the fastest Catalina Marathon time since 1994. via Runnersweb.com
Mar 5, 2008 | Los Angeles Times
Night lines: La Grande Orange Cafe
“So I couldn't touch the outside too much. . . . What I tried to do is split the difference by keeping the furniture plain but using the materials they might have used [in the 1930s], like mahogany and leather.”
NIGHT LINES Commuting to Pasadena is getting a bit friendlier. La Grande Orange Cafe , a spacious restaurant with a separate bar , occupies the former Santa Fe Railway Depot at the Gold Line's Del Mar stop. via Los Angeles Times
Feb 24, 2008 | Los Angeles Times
Pop TODAY Afrika Bambaataa A peacemaker between New York gangs, he's helped to define the soundtrack to street culture and bridge the gap between '70s funk and '90s rap. via Los Angeles Times
Feb 22, 2008 | Los Angeles Times
Catalina hotels offering scores of special deals
Twenty-six miles across the sea, Santa Catalina is putting out the welcome mat with scores of special deals. via Los Angeles Times









