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New medication treats drug-resistant prostate cancer in the laboratory
A new drug called pyrvinium pamoate inhibits aggressive forms of prostate cancer that are resistant to standard drugs, according to a study conducted in an animal model.
Arroyo, Duarte students graduate
Arroyo High School class of 2013 commencement ceremony in El Monte on Wednesday, June 12, 2013.
Hacienda La Puente Unified names interim superintendent
"Basically, we need someone to fill Superintendent Barbara Nakaoka's position when she retires at the end of June," said Board President Jay Chen.
Man injured in Glendora parking lot attack
A 45-year-old Duarte man sustained injuries to his face and head after he was attacked by two men Thursday night.
HP1 promotes tumor suppressor BRCA1 functions during the DNA damage response
Therefore, unraveling the underlying mechanisms of the DDR is important for understanding tumor suppression and cellular resistance to clastogenic cancer therapeutics.
Healthy cocoa beans just got tastier
Most people have heard the news that chocolate could actually have health benefits - especially dark chocolate.
Three Bears Enjoy Garbage Day Buffet
Three bears, a mother and her two cubs, wandered through a Monrovia neighborhood, looking for food in trash bins.
Police chase ends in Duarte with driver jumping out of car
A driver fleeing from police ended up with a broken ankle after he jumped out of a still moving vehicle Tuesday.
Duarte man denies robbery spree
A Duarte man pleaded not guilty Monday to allegedly robbing several San Gabriel Valley businesses and trying to rob a liquor store while armed with a baseball bat.
Fine-Tuning Breast Cancer Treatments: What Works Better?
Two common schedules used for the chemotherapy paclitaxel are equally effective at controlling breast cancer, but fewer side effects are found with the weekly regimen rather than every two weeks, according to a new study.
Pediatric patients celebrate life at City of Hope picnic
Justine Sanchez holds 2 year-old Aliyah Sanchez while they pose for a picture with Mickey and Minnie Mouse during a special celebration of life for young cancer patients and survivors, plus their families with a "dance fever"-themed pediatric picnic that features play zones, performances, carnival-style games, arts and crafts and celebrity ... (more)
Masked Suspect Wielding Baseball Bat Arrested In San Gabriel Valley Robberies
A 19-year-old Duarte resident has been arrested for allegedly robbing several San Gabriel Valley convenience stores using a baseball bat and ski mask.
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments votes for separation of Alameda Corridor East agency
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments board of directors voted to give the Alameda Corridor East - an infrastructure agency that builds train overpasses - its freedom Thursday, setting in motion a separation agreement that will be final at the end of the year.
Targeting Cancer Cells Without Typical Side Effects Using New Ruthenium Complexes
A team of UT Arlington researchers has identified two ruthenium-based complexes they believe could pave the way for treatments that control cancer cell growth more effectively and are less toxic for patients than current chemotherapies.
Duarte recognized as BUSD Teacher of the Year
BARSTOW Barstow High School social studies and history teacher Jim Duarte is the recipient of the district-wide 2012-13 Teacher of the Year Award.
LASD and Duarte on alert for residential burglars
The City of Duarte and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department warn residents to be aware that a burglary occurred in Area 12, or the Fish Canyon Area of Duarte, specifically in the 2900 Block of Freeborn Street.
Walmart fined over hazardous waste
Associated Press Recycled cardboard boxes are seen outside a Walmart store in Duarte, California.
New ruthenium complexes target cancer cells without typical side effects
A graphic from the Molecular Cancer Therapeutics paper shows the growth of a control tumor compared to the growth of tumors treated with ruthenium-based complexes developed in the lab.
Aggressive Expansion Approach for Dahon in New Markets
New product direction draws excitement during annual sales conference Aggressive Expansion Approach for Dahon in New Markets Duarte, California, May 27, 2013 - Dahon, the world leader in folding bicycles, concluded its sixth annual international sales conference in Malaysia last week where the company hosted distribution partners from over 40 ... (more)